by It is difficult to find a magical mini break from London just a few hours. Let alone a complete escape. And yet, which wraps itself towards the coast between Plymouth and Torquay, they will discover a 20 hectare jewel of a private, remote island, which are dazzling on the horizon.
As soon as they are in Bigbury Bay, it is a romantic walk over a dash of sandy beach with a wide 180-degree view of Burgh Island. The legendary Art -deco -Hotel, a white, shiny monument, is solely on the island with the exception of the Pilchard Inn of the 14th century. And it swings with gliterati, literary and political history.
The former owner and extravagant television producer Archie Nettlefold had a preference for red-smoking jackets and cocktail clinking house house parties until he finally had his friends paid out: to transform into a hotel in 1929.
Agatha Christie stayed for months – and wrote her two island novels. And then there was no and evil under the sun while she lived in the beach house. Noel Coward was also a guest. Coco Chanel shortened the swimsuit that she was offered here, and started a new trend that was later seen fairly in Vanity. The hotel also organized the history of the heavyweight Eisenhower in his tower to plan the D-Day.
Like the Clover Clover Pre -Prohibition Cocktail in the Palm Court Lounge with the glass merging from the 1920s, the appearance and atmosphere of the Burgh Island Hotel in Aspic from the Art Deco Furnic (regularly donate pieces), an extensive Martini list and the nightly black ties dinner and dance in the Grand Ballroom.
It is not surprising that it is the location of many dramas, especially the TV version of Evil Under the Sun with David Suchet from 2001. The following what you can expect if you settle for the night.
Where
The Burgh Island Hotel is located opposite Bigbury-on-Sea on the coast of South Devon, 25 minutes drive from Ivbridge or Plymouth train stations and 40 minutes from Totnes. Free Land Rovers Shuttle guests across the beach. There is a helipad on the island.
style
The atmosphere arrives in the lobby of the Hotel Lobby of the Glamour of the 1930s Glamor with Coco Chanel’s original swimsuits and is eccentric, with elegant guests in the middle of the afternoon champagne in the Cocktail Lounge Beyond.
Despite the number of suitable and suitable guests, it is very relaxed with friendly staff. The house party atmosphere from the 1930s is strong: 40 percent of guests often return with old and new Burgh Island friends.
Tidal cut off, it has an isolated feeling, a particularly visceral experience when the waves become wild. The island is untamed and lets you feel a long flight from London and light years outside of everyday life.
Facilities
The natural mermaid -sea pool is created by dramatic, high rocks. It is a real miracle that is cut off the sea by a lock gate in the Second World War. You can swim in the middle to the bathroom or take the hotel’s rowboat. In your wellness suite there is also a tennis court, snooker, crocket, sauna, massage and facial treatments.
Extracurricular
Removing islands have fascinating influence on the US mortal. However, if you can take the trouble of climbing your velvet alkahl or leaving the sea view of the deck, there is a lot to do. English Riviera Custom Tours show Agatha Christies Devon. Or Tour Sandridge Barton Vineyards on the river Dart and produce Pinot Noir, Chardonnay.
Discovery Surf on the beach below organize paddle board and surf lessons; While the Bigbury Golf Course is nearby for those with a passion of Nettlefold nearby. Emma Carter Bromfield also offers studio visits and workshops. A Long Beach Walk or Swim is a must – first check the tides.
Food & wine
The food is exquisite haute kitchen. Oysters with Laurent-Perrier Blanc de Blancs and the Exmoor caviar with X Muse Vodka decorate lunch.
The nettle folding restaurant specializes in seafood, with roasted lobsters competing with Devon Longhorn beef fillet.
The nightly black tie dinner and dance in the Grand Ballroom is the main attraction for guests who swing between the courses. The Pilchard Inn offers more hearty fayre such as beef brisket and sticky Toffee pudding. The hotel has its own botanical gin with pink rugosa and gorse from the island.
Which space?
Agatha Christie’s beach house is a draw, especially if you are a party up to six people. It is carved into the rocks and modernized in a beach in the Hamptons beach with sun deck, whirlpool and wooden burner.
There is also the studio of the dog -friendly artist over the Pilchard Inn from the 14th century. Otherwise, 23 remaining hotel doubles or suites are fully equipped in Art -Deco. The best view can be found on the second floor, unless you take the panoramic processes Tony & b suite on the ground floor.
Best for …
Time before the island and the only pressure is whether free cakes ruin your appetite and when you have to change in vintage Evening Glamor.
Details
A Luxe double room begins at £ 480 including breakfast. burghisland.com
