The Red Lion Hotel

We left for our nearby cycling event without the breakfast we’d already paid for. Breakfast was meant to start at 8, but on Saturday morning there wasn’t a single staff member around. We tried the manager’s mobile, which went straight to voicemail, and left a message explaining what had happened. The landline went unanswered too. We never got a reply to the voicemail, even almost two weeks later. We’d booked bed and breakfast, so it was a very unpleasant surprise to find nobody there at 8 a.m. when we needed an early start. I’m not even sure it’s legal to leave B&B guests completely alone to fend for themselves.

The food came out piping hot and was very good. I had gammon, eggs, chips and peas, with a side of mac and cheese, and the English breakfast was very good too. I stayed in room 4, a nicely sized double with a comfortable bed. The shower pressure was low, though, and the TV was very small. The photos show the menus I was given.

We were on the hardstanding pitch, close to the pub and amenities, and had breakfast and a few pints there. It’s a brilliant base for exploring the Jurassic coast. The welcome was excellent, and the staff were friendly the whole time. We were self-contained and didn’t use the campsite facilities, so I can’t comment on those.

The owners clearly put real care into the food. Every bite was full of flavor, and we left happy, whether you’re a foodie or just hungry. From the moment we walked in, the welcome felt warm. The food and service were both fantastic. Thank you.