Soar Mill Cove Hotel
Soar Mill Cove Hotel is tucked into the rugged landscape and is a hidden idyll in South Hams. This secret spot where the only hustle and bustle is from the crashing tide below is moments away from Salcombe. Wildly romantic with craggy rock and heady heather leading down to the soft sandy cove the hotel is simply a frame for the view. The organic evolution from small beginnings through three generations of Makepeace family passion and drive has seen it become a must-stay destination for those in the know. The recent spa and swim renovations serve only to enhance the glorious setting outdoors, whilst the subtle additions of 21st century must-haves are a gentle compromise between total escape and modernisation. The newly built eco self-catering retreats offer more choice to that glorious getaway feeling and are totally flexible for those looking for catered for self-catering. With the essence of discovery and adventure at the core, Soar Mill Cove Hotel is a place where memories are made and where hearts will always want to return.
The invigorating effect of the tremendous cliffs contrasted by soft green pastures is part of the Soar Mill Cove tonic. The landscape takes your breath away whilst the Ocean Spa kneads out the last of any stress or tension from reality. The spa uses world-renowned spa products Repêchage, which use the remarkable properties of seaweed to replenish the body and soul. Let the spa manager cleanse away any left-over stress from the outside world and totally relax. Not just for hotel guests the Ocean Spa welcomes those needing to escape for a day of relaxation and rejuvenation. The Discovery Wellbeing health club, a new feature to the spa, is an exclusive membership that allows the local contingency to use fantastic new facilities and share in the spoils of the cook, the carpenter and the cove.
The award winning restaurant and café feed the Soar Mill Cove soul with lots of locally sourced food. There are years of passion behind the scenes, the original Mrs Makepeace, a trained pastry chef, delighted Audrey Hepburn with her pavlova. Having handed over the pastry cutters to son Keith, also a trained chef, the hotel restaurant serves up a seasonal menu focusing on fabulously fresh locally sourced ingredients. Designed by head chef Ian MacDonald the 2 AA Rosette restaurant makes the most of the nearby produce, catch of the day and fabulous foodie finds.
Always serving up sumptuous and warm sustenance, the Makepeace family favourites are Start Bay scallops and, of course, hand-picked Salcombe crab. Other spring favourites include Confit of Gressingham Duckling with Wild Mushrooms and Fillet of Westcountry Beef with Devonshire Blue Cheese Gratin. As for the desserts, though Hepburn’s pavlova is a classic, Ian has more delights up his chef whites, including Hot Chocolate Fondant with Devonshire Clotted Cream and Baked Marmalade Cheesecake with Citrus salad. Perfect for filling up on before retiring to bed and snuggling under Devonshire wool blankets (after a quick night-cap of Western Hunt Ruby Port perhaps) and watching the sea turn dark. Special parties, supper for two, family gatherings and groups of friends Soar Mill Cove Hotel has the space for that exalted exploring and making of memories to warm the cockles when guests return to the hustle and bustle of the outside world.