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Celeb-loved English hotel on its own island that you can only visit at certain times of day --[Reported by Umva mag]

A TINY English island has a hotel that you can only visit at certain times of the day. Located on a tidal island, Burgh Island Hotel is cut off twice a day by the tide – although the times can vary. AlamyBurgh Island Hotel is the largest structure on Burgh Island, featuring a Mermaid Pool and stunning views[/caption] AlamyBurgh Island is a tidal island, meaning access by foot to the island is cut off during high tide[/caption] Tides at Burgh Island change daily and can vary based on the weather conditions and tide height. But the tide meets and parts roughly every six hours. For example, on Friday 13th September, high tide was at 1:02 am and 13:53 pm, while low tide was at 7:27am and 8:34pm. You can check the tide times on the Devon Tides website. When it’s low tide, visitors can reach the island by foot. During high tide, there’s the Burgh Island Sea Tractor – a hydraulics tractor that’s able to drive through the sea. Members of the public can catch a ride on the tractor to the island from Bigbury-on-Sea and it costs £2 each way. Hotel guests, who the sea tractor is primarily used for, do not have to pay to ride it. The tractor operates 24 hours a day, Monday through to Saturday and Sunday, so hotel guests who don’t fancy walking during low tide can still hitch a ride. Despite the unusual way of getting there, some very famous people are said to have stayed there. Noel Coward, Winston Churchill, and The Beatles have all enjoyed a stay at the 3* star hotel in times gone by. Burgh Island itself is a popular destination for tourists who want to enjoy its views and wildlife, as well as its golden sand beach for swimming, sunbathing, and fishing. Day visitors are welcome, with a visit to the Pilchard Inn pub recommended for lunch or dinner (reservations are required). There are also vineyards on Burgh Island, such as Sandridge Barton, which offers tours, tasting and wine shopping. The island also plays host to regular events, including murder mysteries, island artist experiences, a Christmas and New Year party and a summer ball. AlamyBurgh Island Hotel is an Art Deco-inspired hotel and the location for one of Agatha Christie’s popular crime stories[/caption] AlamyThe Burgh Island Sea Tractor helps hotel guests get across to the island during high tide[/caption] 'I stayed at Burgh Island Hotel...this is what I thought' Ryan Sabey stayed at the hotel in 2018 and shared everything the island and hotel has to offer guests and visitors… We had arrived following a comfortable three-hour train trip from London to Totnes then a taxi to Bigbury-on-Sea, where we first clapped eyes on the imposing hotel. The only way to reach the Grade II listed building was by sea tractor. After loading our suitcases, tuxedo and evening gown on board, we took the five-minute ride to the island. Walking into the hotel for the first time is like stepping back 100 years. There is also the rest of the 26-acre island to enjoy. We explored it via several trails in the bracing sea air. The end of the walk coincided with hitting upon the island’s 14th-century pub, The Pilchard Inn. Dressing for dinner in The Ballroom at the hotel is compulsory at this stunning Art Deco hotel on its small island 200 yards off the South Devon coast. The hotel advises — and I wholeheartedly agree — to head to the bar for a “snifter” at around 7pm before dinner. And twice a week, on Wednesday and Saturday nights, the house band will tempt you on to the dance floor. The surroundings were on a par with the three-course dinner of lobster ravioli, pork loin and coffee macaroons. The hotel is probably best suited for adults and older teenage kids. The cost to stay at Burgh Island Hotel varies depending on the dates and offers available. A one-night stay for two adults on October 10, 2024, starts at £427.99, including taxes and fees. AlamyEvents take place all year round at the hotel, including murder mysteries and Christmas and New Year parties[/caption]

Sep 22, 2024 - 07:33

Celeb-loved English hotel on its own island that you can only visit at certain times of day --[Reported by Umva mag]

A TINY English island has a hotel that you can only visit at certain times of the day.

Located on a tidal island, Burgh Island Hotel is cut off twice a day by the tide – although the times can vary.

a large white building with a green roof sits on a hill overlooking the ocean

Burgh Island Hotel is the largest structure on Burgh Island, featuring a Mermaid Pool and stunning views[/caption]

a wooden sign points to the coast path and burgh island

Burgh Island is a tidal island, meaning access by foot to the island is cut off during high tide[/caption]

Tides at Burgh Island change daily and can vary based on the weather conditions and tide height.

But the tide meets and parts roughly every six hours.

For example, on Friday 13th September, high tide was at 1:02 am and 13:53 pm, while low tide was at 7:27am and 8:34pm.

You can check the tide times on the Devon Tides website.

When it’s low tide, visitors can reach the island by foot. During high tide, there’s the Burgh Island Sea Tractor – a hydraulics tractor that’s able to drive through the sea.

Members of the public can catch a ride on the tractor to the island from Bigbury-on-Sea and it costs £2 each way.

Hotel guests, who the sea tractor is primarily used for, do not have to pay to ride it.

The tractor operates 24 hours a day, Monday through to Saturday and Sunday, so hotel guests who don’t fancy walking during low tide can still hitch a ride.

Despite the unusual way of getting there, some very famous people are said to have stayed there.

Noel Coward, Winston Churchill, and The Beatles have all enjoyed a stay at the 3* star hotel in times gone by.

Burgh Island itself is a popular destination for tourists who want to enjoy its views and wildlife, as well as its golden sand beach for swimming, sunbathing, and fishing.

Day visitors are welcome, with a visit to the Pilchard Inn pub recommended for lunch or dinner (reservations are required).

There are also vineyards on Burgh Island, such as Sandridge Barton, which offers tours, tasting and wine shopping.

The island also plays host to regular events, including murder mysteries, island artist experiences, a Christmas and New Year party and a summer ball.

a room with tables and chairs under a stained glass dome

Burgh Island Hotel is an Art Deco-inspired hotel and the location for one of Agatha Christie’s popular crime stories[/caption]

The Burgh Island Sea Tractor helps hotel guests get across to the island during high tide[/caption]

'I stayed at Burgh Island Hotel...this is what I thought'

Ryan Sabey stayed at the hotel in 2018 and shared everything the island and hotel has to offer guests and visitors…

We had arrived following a comfortable three-hour train trip from London to Totnes then a taxi to Bigbury-on-Sea, where we first clapped eyes on the imposing hotel.

The only way to reach the Grade II listed building was by sea tractor.

After loading our suitcases, tuxedo and evening gown on board, we took the five-minute ride to the island.

Walking into the hotel for the first time is like stepping back 100 years.

There is also the rest of the 26-acre island to enjoy. We explored it via several trails in the bracing sea air.

The end of the walk coincided with hitting upon the island’s 14th-century pub, The Pilchard Inn.

Dressing for dinner in The Ballroom at the hotel is compulsory at this stunning Art Deco hotel on its small island 200 yards off the South Devon coast.

The hotel advises — and I wholeheartedly agree — to head to the bar for a “snifter” at around 7pm before dinner.

And twice a week, on Wednesday and Saturday nights, the house band will tempt you on to the dance floor.

The surroundings were on a par with the three-course dinner of lobster ravioli, pork loin and coffee macaroons.

The hotel is probably best suited for adults and older teenage kids.

The cost to stay at Burgh Island Hotel varies depending on the dates and offers available.

A one-night stay for two adults on October 10, 2024, starts at £427.99, including taxes and fees.

a large room with tables and chairs and a piano

Events take place all year round at the hotel, including murder mysteries and Christmas and New Year parties[/caption]

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