I'd previously stayed at Victoria Lodge when Ben and Jane owned it so was a little trepidatious when I knew that it had a new owner. However, I should not have worried, the excellent standards set previously have been maintained, with great hospitality, comfortable well equipped rooms and a magnificent breakfast.

We stayed at Victoria Lodge for a week in September 2006. This is a magnificent place to stay if you want quality, cleanliness and that touch of something special. We usually stay in good quality hotels and this is our first ever experience of staying in bed & breakfast accomodation. The standard of this accomodation knocks spots off many of the more expensive hotels we have previously stayed in. An aire of peace and quiet hits you as soon as you enter Victoria Lodge. Our room was wonderful with everything you could wish for and the owner made us feel extremely welcome. Breakfast is a real treat in itself. We couldn't recommend this accomodation more highly and if we ever visit Lynton again there will only be one place we would want to stay - Victoria Lodge - Well done!

Lynton lies 600 ft above the port of Lynmouth and you couldn’t ask for a better holiday. There’s plenty to do in both towns. My favourites were the old cable railway from Lynmouth to Lynton and the coastal path among the purple heather and the yellow gorse. From the path you wonder how the wild goats manage to get a grip on the precipitous cliffs, and what a view over the azure sea to the coast of South Wales. Lynton is right on the edge of Exmoor which is unique with its own breed of wild ponies, not to mention the deer and the sheep. Just up the coast is Lorna Doone country and anyone who has read the book will be enthralled to find the secret Doone valley.

Victoria Lodge is in the centre of Lynton and you’ll enjoy staying there. There are very interesting Victorian prints and photos throughout the public areas and you’ll enjoy the library and the sitting room. For breakfast you can have cereal, fruit juices, muffins, croissants, toast, and the cooked breakfasts range from a boiled egg to the traditional english breakfast, it’s all fresh and delicious. The bedrooms are well-appointed and very comfortable and Jacqueline Holding and the staff are charming. I’ll definitely be back!

My partner and I thoroughly enjoyed every minute of our stay. The old Victorian house is fantastic with tones of character and in a great location to walk to everything. We had the Victoria room, which has a romantic four poster bed and gorgeous bath and shower room. The hosts are so helpful and friendly. Highly recommended!