Hotel Tresanton

Have often been to Endsleigh but this was our first trip to Tresanton, on the back of a 'Taste of Italy evening with Alex Polizzi'. From the first welcome at Reception, to our departure the following morning with Alex even helping my wife with our bags (due to my inability to organise it with reception) as I fetched the car and overdosed on the views in the process, it was a truly great experience. The hotel is lovely; well maintained, well appointed, brilliantly located, and run by a fantastic team of staff with intuitive and perceptive managers. We couldn't have asked for more, and nothing was too much trouble. The 'Taste of Italy' evening, hosted by Alex was a triumph. The table plan placed us on long tables where we were seated with other guests who we did not previously know (a good idea). Conversations flowed and not only did we have a great meal, supplied by efficient and smart waiters, Alex made a real effort to include everyone, both in the pre-dinner drinks and the dinner itself, delivering various personal and insightful speeches, and moving around the room to engage people. A not insignificant effort on her part whilst remaining charming, entertaining, and fun. Drinks on the terrace beforehand were a perfect 'set-up' for the evening and after a good night's sleep and enjoying the scene from our terrace, breakfast the following day was unhurried, delicious, and with a memorable view. It was good too to catch up with the people that we had met the night before, all also having had a great evening. I've run out of superlatives... a cracking night and a brilliant introduction to the hotel to which we will most certainly return.

Our second stay at Tresanton, and we loved it even more than the first time. Beautiful room on the first floor in the main house with a great bathroom. Had a lovely view too. We ate dinner at the hotel on 2 of our 3 nights - each night was fantastic. Great choice of dishes and changed every day unlike a lot of places. Breakfast was also fantastic with lots of options for hot, and a lovely continental selection. We love the dining room - manages to be cosy and intimate in the evening, and then wonderfully light and cheerful in the morning. But the best thing about this place is the staff. Without exception they were all delightful - polite and welcoming (special shout out to Isabella!). Never felt like anything was too much trouble for them. Only tiny negative was that even with all the radiators turned off, the room is very warm so we had to open the window, which is what we do normally anyway, but at 7am, there is quite a bit of noise from the courtyard. We will remember ear plugs next time! We will very definitely be back again soon.

From the time we arrived to the time we departed, we could not fault this hotel. We were met outside by two friendly porters, who not only carried our luggage up to our first floor room, but also parked our car very carefully in the hotel's car park a short drive away. We were immediately impressed with our fabulous warm room overlooking the sea. Our luxurious double walk-in ensuite shower was superb, as was our large comfortable superking bed. We had booked dinner on two consecutive evenings and the food was on a par with any first class restaurant. The breakfast was equally good and we particularly appreciated the freshly squeezed juices. We have to make a special mention regarding the staff. They were all, without exception, polite, friendly and extremely professional. We would not hesitate to recommend this wonderful hotel.