On approaching the hotel from the country lane, you enter from the rear of the property with a a row of two cottages on the left, the front door is at the back of the house with extensive views to the garden. On entering the hall which is tastefully decorated and with a large oak console table you come to reception, this might only be a 2 star hotel but you have the feeling of quality. We had an ideal this was going to be an enjoyable stay as we had visited the owers previous hotel in South Devon several times in the past. But the Old Rectory is something totally different, the ideal place to get away from it all, if only for a few days. We stayed the August bank holiday and was bathed in beautiful sunshine. There are many gardens including a natural stream with plenty of wildlife. The hotel rooms are of good size and very clean and nicely furnished, the food is first class with five courses, and the grapes which grow in the conservatory don't only look good they taste great ! Yes we will be staying at this charming hotel again, not cheap but well worth the money. Thank You, Stewart and Chris.

I am a little reluctant to write a review as now the secret will be out and everyone will want to stay here!

Fantastic, peaceful retreat a real get away from it all. We both felt at home and with the added hospitality from extreemly attentive hosts we could not ask for more. The food was exceptional, the wine list large and interesting.

The rooms were comfortable, clean and were kitted out with all the modern facilities you would expect.

We will be returning in the Autumn and I would recommend this hotel without hesitation.

Having spent four hours checking "tinternet" for a suitable place for a short, ideally romantic, break, we eventually settled on The Old Rectory - and what a good choice it proved to be!

The setting is beautiful, tucked away in the hamlet of Martinhoe, right next to an ancient church. Despite the peaceful and, some would say, isolated surroundings, there are a wealth of attractions and activities within a few minutes drive (or longer walk). We chose to throw ourselves on the delightful hospitality of our hosts, Chris and Stewart and "chill to the max"!

Our room was spacious, attractively decorated, with lovely antique touches, comfortable and immaculately clean. The food was lovely (though one of us had to forego the pleasure of the lamb shank as there was only one left - its charms having been identified by the other guests prior to our arrival!).

Wine list is appropriate and wide ranging and not overly expensive. Breakfast was again excellent and while the stay was not cheap, we felt that our money had been well spent. Do not be put off by the AA rating - it seems completely out of kilter with the quality of the hotel. We will definitely be back soon.

Paul and Louise - Bristol, UK

My wife and I actually stayed at Hollowbrook Cottage - a self-catering cottage adjacent to the Old Rectory Hotel and maintained by the same people. We went to the hotel itself, enjoyed the gardens, ate meals in the restaurant and were looked after by the proprietors - so I feel that my comment about the hotel will be appropriate here.

Our stay was truly wonderful. The hotel is exactly what the website promises - elegant yet relaxed, friendly yet unobtrusive. The gardens are charming and well-maintained, the hotel itself is spotless. The meals were wonderful - a 5 course dinner, with the menu changing every day (having come to Exmoor to do some cycling and try loosing some weight, I found myself struggling :-)

Another important point - the WiFi was working flawlessly throughout my stay, as promised.

What I also enjoyed greatly was the hospitality of the proprietors, Chris and Stewart. They were there when I needed help or advice, and made it a true "home away from home" for me. I booked a week's stay initially, but loved the place so much I ended up staying for another week (I was very fortunate with availability).

On the whole, I can wholeheartedly recommend this place, and will definitely try to come back myself as soon as I can.