Royal York & Faulkner Hotel, Sidmouth
About the Hotel
Rooms and Suites
The Royal York & Faulkner Hotel features individually furnished bedrooms. Deluxe rooms offer balcony views of the Esplanade and Lyme Bay. Superior rooms offer sea views. Standard amenities include an en-suite bathroom with complimentary toiletries, a flat-screen TV, tea and coffee-making facilities, and free Wi-Fi. Wyndham Court suites, located 25 yards from the hotel, include a double bedroom, kitchenette with a refrigerator, and a lounge with a private balcony overlooking the South West coastline. York House is located adjacent to the hotel and includes views of Lyme Bay and the red sandstone cliffs of Peak and Salcombe Hills.
Varied Dining Options
The hotel's restaurant features views of the sea and Sidmouth's Esplanade and menus prepared daily by Head Chef Saul Vicary. The four-course table d'hote dinner menu offers choices for all courses, including vegetarian options. Afternoon tea includes homemade cakes and scones with Devonshire cream. The Faulkner Lounge Bar, recently refurbished, offers views of the sea and Esplanade. The Blinis Café-Bar, located on the lower ground floor, serves coffee and homemade cakes and has an excellent choice of wines, beers and spirits.
Leisure and Wellness
The Royal York & Faulkner Hotel has three ground floor lounges. The Reading Room includes toile panels and furnishings. The Writing Room offers games, a computer, and Wi-Fi. The York Lounge overlooks the Jurassic cliffs. Aspara Spa features a mosaic-tiled hydrotherapy pool maintained at 35 degrees, a steam cabin, and a traditional sauna. Complimentary playing membership is available at Sidmouth Tennis Club, next to the cricket ground. Guests have access to deckchairs and the clubhouse.
Location and Transport
The Royal York & Faulkner Hotel is located on Sidmouth's Esplanade. Nearby landmarks include Blackmore Gardens (0.5 km), Connaught Gardens (1 km), and Sidmouth Beach (0.5 km). Exeter International Airport is 20 km away. The hotel is near Sidmouth's town center. Sidmouth's Town Band performs concerts every Sunday evening at the eastern end of the Esplanade.
Hotel Services
The hotel offers a service bar located behind reception. Complimentary swimming is available at Sidmouth's public indoor heated pool, 200 yards from the hotel. The Manor Pavilion Theatre offers live entertainment and is located in the heart of Sidmouth. The hotel can arrange early dining in the hotel restaurant for theater goers.
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Getting around
A list of all available modes of transport
Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Pets allowed
- Luggage storage
- Lift
- Smoke detectors
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Room service
- Housekeeping
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Spa & Leisure
- Swimming pool
- Beach access
- Leisure/ TV room
- Spa & wellness centre
- Sauna
- Jacuzzi
- Massage
Room features
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Tea and coffee facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
