Occupying an enviable location on the cliff top overlooking the secluded fishing village of Hope Cove, the Lantern Lodge hotel is so named after its attractive leafily-clad 'Lantern window.'

The Lantern Lodge Hotel is small privately run hotel situated on the cliff top right next to the South Devon Coastal path and overlooking the secluded fishing village of Hope Cove with its Devon thatch cottages, clean, sandy and safe beaches.

Near by are the old traditional towns of Kingsbridge, Salcombe and Dartmouth all offering their own individual character and all offering that little extra to make your stay in the South Hams that extra special and unique.

Also close by are Thurlestone, Bigbury and Dartmouth golf courses all with stunning views of the area and fantastic and challenging course’s.

Comfortable En-suite rooms - with a view

All the bedrooms are furnished and decorated to a high standard with en-suite facilities. They all have tea, coffee, biscuits, flat screen t.v’s with freeview and free wifi.

Because of the location some rooms can offer sea views that can only be described as magnificent, with a panorama stretching from Bolt Tail to the Great Mew Stone just off Plymouth Sound and to the coast of Cornwall and far beyond.

On clear days you can even see the Eddystone light house which is still working to keep our ships and crews safe in the rough seas.

Three of the hotels sea view rooms are with four poster beds for that extra special occasion whether it’s an Anniversary, birthday or just a romantic break away.

The Lantern Lodge Hotel has its own special extra’s to offer including an indoor heated swimming pool, sauna, double, twin and four poster rooms all with en-suite facilities and some with sea views. 9 hole putting green and plenty of car parking.There is a restaurant where breakfast and dinner is served. Next to the restaurant is a well stocked bar and a extensive wine list offering wines from all around the world.

Recreation and relaxation

Lantern Lodge has a fine reputation for its high standard of cuisine, much of which is prepared utilising fresh local produce. Residents can enjoy a full English breakfast, bar snacks at lunchtime, traditional Devon cream teas in the afternoon and a comprehensive dinner menu that offers something to tempt every palate.

Our well-stocked bar offers a full range of drinks to enjoy before and after your meal and you'll discover that our wine list is quite extensive for a small hotel, with a wide selection of wines chosen from around the world

Away from the lively bustle of the beach nearby, you can relax with a drink on the sun terrace and when the mood takes you, enjoy a leisurely swim in our indoor heated pool just through the adjoining double doors.

For your additional relaxation the hotel has a mini-gym and sauna where you can tone up or soothe tired muscles after a day walking the rugged coastline or exploring the picturesque villages and countryside inland. A small extra charge is made for this facility which operates on a booking arrangement.

Exploring the South Hams ~ Places of interest

• Kingsbridge - Beautiful beaches, stunning scenery, fine food, golf, walking, sailing, Kingsbridge in Southernmost Devon has it all and so much more.
• Salcombe - Located in the most southerly part of Devon surrounded by villages, coastal scenery and stunning beaches. Walk the coastal footpath, sail in the estuary, or enjoying a leisurely ferry trip there is always plenty of activities in this delightful unspoilt area in South Devon.
• Dartmouth - Fishing town with its own Castle
• Totnes - Castle and Stream Train which take you to Buckfastleigh.
• Buckfast Abbey.
• National Trust Homes
• Plymouth - Historic Naval City with trips around the dock side and the famous Plymouth Hoe where there is a statue of Sir Francis Drake, the first Englishman to circumnavigate the Globe. He was born in the near by town of Tavistock which is located on Dartmoor, a beautiful National Park of moorland and Tors to visit and walk.
• The Eden Project - Cornwall (About 1 ½ hours by road)