The Priory Bay Hotel
This elegant Virginia creeper-clad country retreat has been built upon by medieval monks, Tudor farmers and Georgian gentry. The Priory Bay sits atop a small valley overlooking a stunning 70 acre estate, with spectacular views over its own private beach, six hole golf course and the East Solent. Its medley of beautiful buildings have been restored to create the unique “Country House Hotel by the Sea”, which has become synonymous with fine dining, service and luxury.
Superior rooms are in the main building, whereas the converted Tithe barns and self-catering cottages are more suitable for families. Facilities include tennis courts, swimming pool and, reputedly, the best-six hole golf course in the South of England. For an extra treat guests can choose from a range of holistic therapy treatments in the comfort of their own room.
The two restaurants (Regency-muralled and brasserie-style with alfresco terrace) offer seasonal cuisine specialising in local and foraged produce, plus an innovative wine list which focuses on organic and biodynamic wines.
The hotel is available for weddings and also has a wedding pavilion on the beach where couples can get married.
The estate is a haven for wildlife, including birds of prey, owls, red squirrels and orchids. Children can wander freely in the grounds, while parents enjoy a little luxury, good food, wine and romance in this hotel, whose informality makes it feel like home.
Dogs in cottages only.
Open all year exc. 24-26 December.
Rooms: 30
Rates
Single room with breakfast from £90;
Double / twin with breakfast from £160 Single room dinner, b&b from £125
Double room dinner, b&b from £230.
Major credit cards (exc. Diners/Amex) accepted.
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Hotel reviews
02/07/2010 (2 night stay): We had our wedding at the Priory Bay Hotel on the 3rd July. It was a perfect English summers day. We cannot speak highly enough of the hotel and its staff. The location is wonderful, with one of the most beautiful beaches on the Island to walk straight onto. We had a wedding weekend with a BBQ on the lawn on the Friday night for over 100 guests and a champagne reception and formal dinner for 150 the Saturday followed by dancing until 3. There was not a single thing we can think of that went wrong from start to finish.
Review by Tom Bourne
February 2011 : A first class hotel. I was only sorry that I was staying at the Priory Bay Hotel on business, and therefore did not have the opportunity to fully explore the grounds, or to enjoy a leisurely breakfast.
Review by JP
February 2011 : Just gorgeous. You will definitely want to return.
Review by PM
October 2010 : Top class accommodation in a stunning setting. This was probably one of the nicest places we have stayed at and was definitely worth every penny of the deal we got on late rooms. Private beach, open fires, stunning food.
Review by MG