Halekulani Devon

Although I was in Torquay for my Brother's funeral, I couldn't have been more at ease. Anne is special; she is one in a million! A long flight from Scotland followed by a miserable wet and misty drive from Bristol ended up with Anne being so concerned over my late arrival, that she drove to Shaldon Bridge to find me and lead me to Halekulani at 10 at night. Such a special peaceful location, it was just where I needed to unwind. A wonderful breakfast with carefully selected local produce and the sun shining in the open doors across a tranquil countryside and the sea and coast beyond. Anne, throughout my stay couldn't have been more considerate and helpful. After the anxieties of a funeral, the wonderful calmness of this location was just what I needed to unwind. How often is it that a proprietor of a boarding establishment; no, Halekulani is not that but a "home from home": is concerned about a guest's welfare after leaving? Anne certainly was, on a foul day with a Yellow Weather warning throughout the UK, and asked me to let her know when I got to my destination. If you want a place to stay overnight try a chain motel; if you want sanctuary from all life's woes come to Halekulani. A huge thank you Anne.

An amazing place to stay… a real home from home. The house was spectacular sitting on a high ridge just outside Torquay with panoramic views of the sea and surrounding countryside. The room was extremely well appointed with absolutely everything you could need from dressing gowns, all sorts of different toiletries, tea and coffee and snacks. Anne had thought of absolutely everything. She was a wonderful caring and attentive host. Tea and cakes on arrival and the use of our own sea facing lounge with large comfy sofas, a log burner and TV just for us ! It was simply perfect. Anne provided us with a light supper …soup with delicious home made bread. Breakfast was freshly cooked. There was a lovely covered swimming pool on the lawn which would have been bliss in the summer but definitely not in January!! We’ll just have to come back. It’s a very quiet, relaxing and unique place to stay. A real home from home. Remote but still an easy drive down into Torquay and the surrounding villages.