Burgh Island Hotel - Bigbury on Sea

Art Deco boutique hotel on a private tidal island

Island Access & Location

Burgh Island Hotel sits on its own tidal island off the coast of Bigbury on Sea. Guests arrive via a sea tractor that crosses the sand at high tide. The hotel's Art Deco architecture is recognized as one of the best examples in Europe.

Rooms & Suites

The hotel offers 25 rooms, each uniquely decorated and named after famous past guests like Noel Coward and Agatha Christie. Suites such as the Tony & B Suite include two bathrooms and a private terrace by the croquet lawn. All rooms feature period furnishings and no televisions, to preserve the 1920s atmosphere.

Dining Options

Dining choices include the Grand Ballroom for black-tie dinners with live jazz, the Nettlefold Restaurant for seafood, and the historic Pilchard Inn for casual pub meals. The hotel serves an award-winning afternoon tea with champagne in the Palm Court Lounge. A full English breakfast with local ingredients is offered each morning.

Activities & Entertainment

Evening entertainment includes live music or performances in the ballroom six nights a week. Guests can play tennis, billiards, or join walking tours around the island. Murder mystery weekends and themed events run throughout the year.

Wellness & Spa

The spa provides massage, body treatments, facials, and a sauna. The outdoor Mermaid Pool offers natural seawater swimming with ocean views. Guests can also book spa/wellness packages for full-day relaxation.

• Access: Private tidal island with sea tractor crossing
• Rooms: 25 themed suites named after famous guests
• Dining: Grand Ballroom, Nettlefold Restaurant, Pilchard Inn
• Entertainment: Live jazz, murder mystery weekends
• Wellness: Spa with sauna, Mermaid Pool
• Target audience: Couples and Agatha Christie enthusiasts