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Browns Hotel Dartmouth: My Dream UK Getaway… Almost! (A Messy Review)
Alright, buckle up buttercups, because I'm about to unleash on you the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth about Browns Hotel Dartmouth. And let me tell you, figuring out what to say about this place is like trying to herd cats while simultaneously judging a pie-eating contest – utterly chaotic, but ultimately, hopefully, satisfying.
First Impressions & the All-Important Accessibility (Let's Get This Straight Before Anything Else!)
Okay, first things first: Accessibility. Brown's tries. The website boasts "Facilities for disabled guests," which, let's be honest, is a bit vague. Elevator? Check. But the details… they’re crucial. I haven't personally experienced everything, but from what I've gathered, it's worth double-checking specific room accessibility before booking if you need it. Don't just assume, call and quiz them – crucial for a smooth stay. Speaking of which, the exterior is a real beauty – stunning views. Getting there is a bit of a winding affair. **Car park [free of charge] *is* a perk*, but prepare for potentially tight parking. *Valet parking* is also available, which might be a lifesaver.
Cleanliness & Safety: The Sanitization Superstars?
Right, in these times, cleanliness is king. And Brown's seems to be trying its best, with the whole Anti-viral cleaning products and Daily disinfection in common areas spiel. They’ve got all the buzzwords! Plus, Hand sanitizer is everywhere – like, constantly lurking, which, honestly, is comforting. Rooms sanitized between stays? Yes, please! They even offer a Room sanitization opt-out service. I like that kind of control! Professional-grade sanitizing services… cool! Cashless payment service - great! Safe dining setup, too. Shared stationery removed? Fantastic!
Downside: Let's get real, though. Nothing is perfect. While they say Staff trained in safety protocol and Hygiene certification are standard, you can only hope they're rigorously followed. And, look, sometimes you just see things… a rogue dust bunny, a less-than-gleaming doorknob. It happens. You just hope those are the exceptions, not the rule. It's up to you to decide if you're comfortable with that.
The Food! Oh, the Food… (and My Stomach’s Adventure)
Okay, food. This is where my experience becomes… complex. The website boasts Restaurants, Bars, Coffee shops, Room service [24-hour] and the ever-tempting Poolside bar. They also have Alternative meal arrangement, Asian breakfast, Asian cuisine in restaurant, Breakfast [buffet], Buffet in restaurant, Coffee/tea in restaurant, Desserts in restaurant, Happy hour, International cuisine in restaurant, Salad in restaurant, Snack bar, Soup in restaurant, Vegetarian restaurant, Western breakfast, Western cuisine in restaurant and the A la carte in restaurant. Blimey, that's a lot!
Here's my confession: I'm a food person. A big food person. So, the promise of endless options was intoxicating… and, well, sometimes a little disappointing. The Breakfast [buffet] was what I was most excited for - and with a Coffee shop right there, what could go wrong? Well, the buffet was a little… meh. Some days it was fab, with gorgeous Eggs Benedict. Other days? Not so much. I mean, the Coffee/tea in restaurant were fantastic! But the food did not always match the view.
The Room service [24-hour] was a lifesaver. Late-night cravings for the win!
Ways to Relax & Unwind: A Pool with a View… and a Little Disappointment
Right, let's move beyond my stomach! Brown's is all about “relaxing". They have a Pool with view which sounds divine! They also advertise Sauna, Spa, Spa/sauna, Steamroom, Swimming pool, Swimming pool [outdoor], Body scrub, Body wrap, Foot bath, Gym/fitness, Massage. So that's a lot for a little place. And while the view is amazing, the pool itself was… let's just say I've seen bigger. The Poolside bar was cute, but it wasn't exactly bustling. The Spa experience was a bit hit-or-miss depending on the treatment and therapist, but the sauna was top notch!
Now for a stream of consciousness…
The rooms! Okay, let's talk about the rooms. Available in all rooms: Additional toilet, Air conditioning, Alarm clock, Bathrobes, Bathroom phone, Bathtub, Blackout curtains, Carpeting, Closet, Coffee/tea maker, Complimentary tea, Daily housekeeping, Desk, Extra long bed, Free bottled water, Hair dryer, High floor, In-room safe box, Interconnecting room(s) available, Internet access – LAN, Internet access – wireless, Ironing facilities, Laptop workspace, Linens, Mini bar, Mirror, Non-smoking, On-demand movies, Private bathroom, Reading light, Refrigerator, Safety/security feature, Satellite/cable channels, Scale, Seating area, Separate shower/bathtub, Shower, Slippers, Smoke detector, Socket near the bed, Sofa, Soundproofing, Telephone, Toiletries, Towels, Umbrella, Visual alarm, Wake-up service, Wi-Fi [free], Window that opens. They are… adequate. The Air conditioning was a blessing on a sweltering day. The Free Wi-Fi was a godsend (though the signal sometimes struggled). The extra long bed was great, I must say. The slippers were a nice touch. The view… oh, that view! However, the decor? A little… dated. My alarm clock failed me once, which made me late for a spa appointment! And the mini-bar? Overpriced. I'd suggest you buy your own drinks and store them in the refrigerator.
Service & Conveniences: The Good, the Bad, and the Slightly Strange
Okay, let’s keep going! Air conditioning in public area, Audio-visual equipment for special events, Business facilities, Cash withdrawal, Concierge, Contactless check-in/out, Convenience store, Currency exchange, Daily housekeeping, Doorman, Dry cleaning, Elevator, Essential condiments, Facilities for disabled guests, Food delivery, Gift/souvenir shop, Indoor venue for special events, Invoice provided, Ironing service, Laundry service, Luggage storage, Meeting/banquet facilities, Meetings, Meeting stationery, On-site event hosting, Outdoor venue for special events, Projector/LED display, Safety deposit boxes, Seminars, Shrine, Smoking area, Terrace, Wi-Fi for special events, Xerox/fax in business center. Well, the Concierge was mostly helpful, but sometimes they seemed a bit overwhelmed. Contactless check-in/out was perfect. The Daily housekeeping did a good job (most of the time). The Gift/souvenir shop was pretty standard, but hey, I got a postcard. The Terrace was nice for a sundowner. The Elevator was a life-saver!
For the Kids and Beyond… (and a Few Quirks)
Right, For the kids: Babysitting service, Family/child friendly, Kids facilities, Kids meal. I don’t have kids, but I saw families having a grand old time. It seemed pretty Family/child friendly. The Babysitting service might be handy! They also have Proposal spot, Room decorations, Safety/security feature, Security [24-hour], Smoke alarms. There's a Shrine, but I didn't quite catch the significance of that. And, um, they have a CCTV outside property, I’m still deciding if that's comforting or unnerving!
Getting Around:
They offer Airport transfer, Bicycle parking, Car park [free of charge], Car park [on-site], Car power charging station, Taxi service, Valet parking. I drove, so parking was occasionally a pain. But the location is great for exploring Devon, so that's a huge plus.
The Verdict?
Browns Hotel Dartmouth has potential. It’s not perfect, but it has heart. It's a place that could be truly magical with a few tweaks and a dash of extra sparkle. It's a solid option for a UK getaway, just go in with realistic expectations. And for goodness sake, double check those accessibility details!
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Alright, alright, buckle up buttercups, because we're about to dive headfirst into my Browns Hotel Dartmouth adventure. Consider this less a polished itinerary and more a raw, unfiltered diary of a slightly frazzled traveler. Prepare for tangents, questionable decisions, and a whole lotta love for Devonshire cream teas.
Day 1: Arrival and the Great Pub Debacle
14:00 - Arrival and Room Disaster (Almost). Okay, so I envisioned a grand entrance, wind in my hair, dramatic reveal of the iconic Browns facade… Instead, I nearly tripped over a rogue suitcase on the cobblestones. My first impression wasn't aided by the fact that my key card initially refused to cooperate. I think I swore at the door. A lot. But finally, triumph! My room. Sigh. Absolutely gorgeous, overlooking the harbor. The furniture is…old, you know, in a fantastically charming way. It has history built into it.
15:00 - Tea and Tremor: First things first: tea. And possibly a biscuit. My hands were still shaking from the KeyCard incident. Thankfully, Browns is legendary for its tea service. The clotted cream? Heavenly. The scones? Honestly, I think I might have blacked out from pure joy while eating them and woke up with crumbs on my face. At least my trip started on a sweet note, literally.
18:00 - The Pub Crawl of Tears (and Ale): I'd planned a sophisticated evening: pre-dinner cocktails, a charming walk along the harbor, and a refined meal at one of Dartmouth's recommended restaurants. HA! That went to hell in a handbasket faster than a seagull snatching a chip. I wandered into a "local" pub (The Dolphin), the kind that smells faintly of stale beer and good times. Got chatting with a bunch of, shall we say, enthusiastic locals who insisted on buying me a pint. And another. And another. And a shot of something brown that tasted vaguely of cough medicine. My memory of the rest of the evening is… patchy. Let's just say I ordered the fish pie at dinner and now remember nothing of the meal.
Day 2: Sea, Sun, and Regret (Maybe)
09:00 - The Morning After: I wake up with a throbbing head and a vague sense of shame. Sunlight streams through the window, illuminating the harbor and somehow making my hangover even worse. I'd planned a brisk walk and a bit of journal writing. Instead, I spent an hour sprawled on the bed, swearing quietly at the ceiling.
10:30 - Forced Maritime Exploits: Eventually, I drag myself out. The air is bracing, salty. I stumble onto a boat tour. Gorgeous views of the coastline, Dartmouth Castle, the whole shebang. I vaguely remember enjoying a portion of the scenery.
15:00 - The Cream Tea Redemption: Realizing I needed a cream tea to reverse the errors, I decided to hit a cream tea at Browns Hotel. The second dose of tea was divine, maybe it was a placebo effect. I was a different person then.
18:00 - Dinner and a New Friend: I'm determined to redeem myself on the social front. I chose the restaurant based exclusively on its menu and the promise of a good cocktail. I had a lovely time dining alone.
Day 3: Exploring Dartmouth & The Great Brown's Hotel Dilemma
09:00 - Breakfast and a Decision: Another beautiful morning. I make the mistake of ordering the full English breakfast. I'm usually more of a "continental" kind of girl, but… well, I was hungover, right? Anyway, I have to decide: Stay in Dartmouth an extra day? Or hit a museum?
11:00 - Brown's Hotel Conundrum: The hotel's charm, its history, the sheer vibe of the place, has completely captured me. It's a love/hate relationship. It's starting to feel like I should just stay put, order room service, and spend the next 24 hours wallowing in the glorious imperfection of the rooms.
13:00 - Food Shopping: I went shopping. Bought a Devonshire Pie, a bar of chocolate, and a bunch of other things. I was trying to make up for not seeing certain things on my trip.
15:00 - The Return: It's back to Brown's Hotel! I was going to write a longer entry, but everything is messy, and I think I've done a good job of capturing the messy, honest, and utterly imperfect charm of a trip to Browns Hotel. Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm off to find a new scone. And maybe a stiff drink.
Browns Hotel Dartmouth: Your Dream UK Getaway? Maybe... Let's Find Out! FAQs
Okay, Okay... What *is* Browns Hotel? Sounds posh. Can a normal person even afford it?
Forget the price for a sec. What's the *vibe* like? Is it stuffy?
Speaking of rooms, what are they like? Clean? Spacious? Do they have those ridiculous tiny soaps?
The food! Is it as good as the photos look? Because, you know, Instagram...
Okay, so you mentioned the location. What is there to *do* in Dartmouth? Beyond, you know, existing?
This all sounds… expensive. Are there any *free* things to do, or am I doomed?
Tell me a bad experience! Every place can't be perfect, right? Spill the tea!
