What People Said

Another New Year :-   Mr Bright has sent us a picture taken whilst staying in March 2010

Thank you to everyone that takes the time to write on our comments sheets, whether it be a suggestion, a complaint, an observation or a thank you, it is much appreciated and always taken notice of. The following are just a few comments from 2009 :-

A 3 star hotel with 5 star qualities!  We particularly enjoyed the superb food; the warm welcome and friendly professionalism of the staff.  Loved the ambience & historical aspect of the hotel.  Very good value for the comfort, service & excellent food standards.  The staff are a credit to the hotel, an immensely enjoyable stay surpassed my wildest expectations.  With warmest thanks  Annette & Mike

Don't change anything!  We love it here staff all seem happy which creates such a warm atmosphere  K & J Hopkins

The place has the most peaceful atmosphere.  The surroundings are beautiful & the hotel layout is unique and traditional.  Love the dining room.  Mr & Mrs Chappell

We love your hotel very much, we came from Denmark to visit the Donkey Sanctuary, fell in love with that, the town of Sidmouth and your hotel  J Bonderup

It was good to find a hotel that provided good 'old fashioned' values of friendliness efficiency and comfort.  A place where staff had time for you.  R Briscoe

...the meal it was hot and delicious...you all endeavour to make your guests feel welcome...a wonderful night '.Sidmouth Sea Angling Club 2009

'All enjoyed it immensely - the venue, the food and most especially the friendliness and helpfullness of you all' Moss Family Birthday Luncheon 2009

'What a superb venue your drawing room was for Mum's 70th birthday afternoon tea party...the views of the sea were lovely,  the room size perfect, decor likewise, just the right number of seats, and the access to the terrace meant the kids could run about in the garden whilst the parents sat on the terrace keeping an eye on them...everyone had a great time.   Anita 2009

'Everything is just as we would wish it to be.  The staff are so friendly without being overfamiliar; the food and service is excellent:there is always a friendy face and a helping hand available & its so peaceful' Mr & Mrs Hitchcock Bristol 2009

Royal Glen's heritage is number one!

The combination of a friendly relaxed family atmosphere, great food and an indoor swimming pool, were all very high on the list of pluses given during our recent telephone research. But most popular of all - simply because it was mentioned by everyone - was the sheer pleasure you take in staying in, perhaps, the most historic hotel in Sidmouth. We will continue to cherish the special place that the Royal Glen has in your affections and in the nation's heritage, with its Grade 1 listing. At the same time, we promise to continue to bring a quality of food, service and atmosphere which, you say, meets your needs and brings you back - often several times a year - year after year.

A Poem - To Sidmouth with love

Like most Sidmouth devotees, our regular visitors have a very real attachment to the resort, and indeed, to being part of the 'Royal Glen Family'. Edgar Mathias, from Tavistock, has captured this feeling in verse. Edgar and his wife, Thea, discovered us after a recommendation from a local client, during one of their regular business trips to the town. Nearly 30 years on - and, sadly now without his 'first love', Edgar returns to us still, twice a year. His love for Sidmouth is beautifully portrayed in verse, which we have the greatest pleasure in conveying to you all, and hanging in a special place in the hotel.

To Sidmouth with love

I came to Sidmouth with my love upon a winter's day
In doom and gloom in '71 for just a one-night stay

Since then there's been a love affair with this enchanting place
With sea and sun and balmy air though years have flown apace

So - did we come again each year to keep the memory green
Of sandy, shingly beaches and ocean's changing scene;

Of gardens lush in summer and in spring
Of joys in heart and lilting songs to sing

Of Salcombe Hill where breezes blow
seafret rising in evening's glow

Of west wind wafts from Sidmouth Strand
soft caress of a lover's hand

So now, without my love I come here still
to walk alone on Salcombe Hill

But though the joys of other days may pall
Sidmouth will hold me still in thrall.

By Edgar Mathias