The Belmont Hotel - Adults Only

The Belmont Hotel - Adults Only stands on Sidmouth's Regency seafront, a level walk from the town centre, with sea views from the bar, lounges and most bedrooms. The 4-star hotel keeps a formal welcome, right down to a frock-coated doorman at its castellated entrance.

Three acres of private, manicured gardens run down towards the Esplanade, with a terrace for drinks or lunch close to the sea. The Belmont Restaurant serves a modern English menu with a resident pianist most evenings, while the more informal Horizon Restaurant suits a simpler meal, and afternoon tea is served in the lounges for guests who want a quieter break.

Guests get free use of the adjoining Victoria Hotel's Source Spa, which has a heated indoor pool, spa bath, sauna, steam room, gym, relaxation area and two treatment rooms. A putting green on the grounds adds another way to spend an afternoon without leaving the site, and the level walk into Sidmouth's Regency town centre means guests don't need a car for a simple stroll to the shops.

**Best for:** couples wanting a traditional seafront hotel with sea views, gardens and spa access, away from children.

**Less good for:** families, since the hotel is adults-only, and guests wanting a casual stay, given its traditional, formal style down to the frock-coated doorman. Parking in the grounds and Wi-Fi throughout come at no extra charge.