Captains House Info
Amenities
Other
-
Free breakfast
-
Free Wi-Fi
-
Breakfast
-
Wi-Fi
-
Star rating
-
Check-out time
-
Check-in time
Amenities
-
Free Wi-Fi
-
Free breakfast
Best KPortal Reviews
Cute accommodation ideally located in Lynmouth, in a calm street. We had a room with a great view on the river and the town. The owner was very kind and advised us places to go. Can't tell for the tea room
Review on Tea Room.
Lovely Garden.
Awful man/owner!
Rude
Offered us a cream tea no menu! I asked if scones had dairy in? He said Of course they had! He offered my hubby cakes so we had 2 teas and 1 cake with soya milk. He asked me to come inside after grilling us for not having cash - stating everyone pays by cash now - even the youngsters!! Rude!!
Paid
Tea came - no soya milk! My hubby said we asked for soya milk - he rolled his eyes and said he’d go look! Came out with cream! Then disappeared! Couldn’t find anyone to ask except the lady working in the garden (who was nice) I eventually just asked for a clean cup as the cream had stuck to the other one! Never saw anyone again!!
Would not recommend!!
*Tea room review only* Not everyone's cup of tea clearly based on previous reviews. Lovely garden to sit in on a sunny day. Scones appeared to be home baked and tasted nice but wouldn't describe it as the best I've had. The lack of toilets is a negative point for me as the nearest public toilets you are pointed to were not in a good state. Had to pay on presentation of food and with no menu or receipt I felt somewhat over charged.
Beautiful tea garden in excellent location. |Unfortunately the chap wasn’t wholly welcoming, we felt like we had interrupted him. |We hadn’t even got to the door when he called ‘2 cream teas?’ Then offered us a place outside. Came back very quickly with ‘homemade’ scones, plonked it down and before he’d finished he said ‘that’s £15’. We hadn’t taken a bite. |The jam wasn’t homemade which was a shame, and the scones tasted ok. |The whole experience was disappointing. His brusque manner put us off and he never came back to our table once! |Would not advise visiting-there are plenty of other brilliant places in the town.
Basil Faulty and Faulty Towers exists !!|Popped in for a coffee mid morning. No menu, no prices. Basil tried to sell us a cream tea and when we declined (10.30), tried to get us to have cake. |Wanted money with the order. Can I pay by card “No cash only, have you got the right money as I don’t have much change”. I got a tenner out. “You have 2 fivers there, I’ll have those as they are in short supply”. |In fairness the coffee and garden were nice.|We then needed a small amount more milk, so went to the white plastic chain over the door and shouted hello. |Basil appeared and scowled when I asked for a bit more milk.|When he returned he handed it over and said ”It’s all the same”, which I took to mean there would be graciously no additional charge.|By now the other two couples in the garden were just about wetting themselves. |We wished them all well when we left and they all said it was the worst service they had ever encountered.|Perhaps Candid Camera (for those of a certain age) are secretly filming this.|Unbelievable experience - You have to try it just for the laugh - Brilliant. English country hospitality at its very worst. |Thanks for the laugh Basil. |PS - Before retirement I was Customer Services Director Europe for a multi-national company so have some idea what customer service should look like.
We were taken with garden and the fact we wanted a drink and maybe something to eat, as we walked into the garden, this chap met with a greeting of "2 cream teas?" which we don't usually have, but said yes that would be nice, the scones were lovely and tea was also nice. A beautiful place to sit and enjoy the garden and the view. I would return even if its a little quirky.
Cliff and Josephine made my stay on Exmoor very special indeed. Their lovely BnB is located right in the centre of Lynmouth right next to the River Lyn. The views from the windows are exceptionally stunning and the location couldn't be more convenient. Their Full English Breakfast was always delicious and I thoroughly enjoyed Cliff imparting his extensive local knowledge of the area. We had many interesting chats over breakfast and he always had good recommendations for places to visit. I also really appreciated Josephine's good sense of humour and how welcoming she was. For the few days I stayed in their home, I felt welcomed like part of the family. If you're visiting Exmoor, this is the place to stay!
June 2023. Popped in here after a walk to Watersmeet, Yes the proprietor was a little eccentric but I must speak as I find, we thoroughly enjoyed our Cream Tea. Freshly baked scones with tasty jam and cream. Tea was hot and a decent size pot. I did not find it overly priced either and yes I paid by card so I don't understand all the negative comments
Quick Facts About Captains House
Today
Opening Hours
How to go there
Location
Places