Alston Hall
Description
Mothecombe Beach 2.1 miles.
Alston Hall is a remarkable, three-storey country house, down a long drive and a short distance from Mothecombe Beach.
Originally a rectory and now a family home, it is designed for serenity, fun, and relaxation for large groups of family or friends.
This property is a fabulous base for family occasions and small corporate events.
The entrance hall, which doubles as a sitting room, has a wonderful feel of grandeur, with its oak panelling, stained glass, piano and a magnificent gallery above with more seats.
You can spread out in two more plush sitting rooms.
The open plan kitchen/ breakfast room is fully equipped to cater for smaller family meals.
A separate dining room with its long table (seats 30 people) and caters for more extensive meals.
After dinner, the snooker room awaits.
At the end of the day, drift up the elegant stairs to a choice of eighteen bedrooms spread over the first and second floors, seventeen of which have an en suite bathroom, ensuring no morning queues.
With its former role as a hotel, the house has all sorts of fabulous activities to enjoy, including an indoor swimming pool, a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, a tennis court, a play area, three acres of lawns and gardens, and an enclosed walled garden with barbecues, perfect for an evening of chattering and alfresco dining.
This spectacular abode really does offer everything, there’s no chance of getting bored!
If you do want to venture beyond the grounds, you can find more activity at Fort Bovisand where you enjoy concessionary rates for scuba diving, as you do at Dartmouth Golf and Country Club where you can play a round or be pampered in the spa.
Mothecombe Beach on a stunning stretch of coast is just a couple of miles from the Hall and you can walk in either direction on the South West Coast Path.
And in the unlikely event you tire of country house living, the bright lights of the lively city of Plymouth await.
Alston Hall is an extraordinary place to gather with friends and family, offering a unique blend of historic charm and modern luxury.
Your dates
Everything you'll need
- Wifi
- Baby Friendly
- Dishwasher
- Garden / Patio
- Games Room
- Wifi
- Baby Friendly
- Dishwasher
- Garden / Patio
- Games Room
- National Park
- Off Road Parking
- Pet Friendly
- Smoke Free
- Pool
What guests are saying
This is an amazing property.
Perfect for larger group gatherings to enjoy celebrations and good times in a beautiful and secluded setting. It's clear that a significant amount of money has been tastefully invested in the property recently. I'm not aware of any complaints from anyone (group of about 18) about our stay in Alston Hall. It is clear however, that there is more to do to bring the whole of the building and grounds to the standard the owners are clearly aiming for. But with a property of this age and proportion, that is an endless task anyway and there is very little I would point to that could be said to have detracted from our overall enjoyment of our stay. I would highly recommend a stay at Alston Hall. You will absolutely not regret it!
We had a lovely stay at Alston Hall and thoroughly enjoyed our time there.
The property is beautiful, spacious and well presented, and it was a great place to spend the weekend with our group. Everything was clean and comfortable, and the house had everything we needed for an enjoyable stay. The setting was lovely and the property itself made the weekend feel really special. We also have to mention the gardener and maintenance man, who was absolutely amazing. He was so friendly, helpful and knowledgeable, and we really enjoyed hearing about the history of the house from him. His knowledge and enthusiasm really added something special to our stay and it was fascinating to hear the stories and history behind such a beautiful property. There was an issue with the swimming pool being unavailable during our stay, which was disappointing as we had been looking forward to using it, but overall this didn’t take away from what was otherwise a fantastic stay. We would happily stay at Alston Hall again and would recommend it to anyone looking for a lovely property for a group getaway.
We’ve just come back from a lovely 3-day stay at Alston Hall in Plymouth with our family.
Overall, we had a good time and the property has a lot of positives, but there are a few areas that we feel need attention. Unfortunately, most of the bedrooms don’t have shower facilities, and some of the bathrooms are in need of renovation. We were also disappointed that the indoor heated swimming pool was not working during our stay. Another issue was the kitchen cooker. For such a large property, the induction cooker wasn’t really suitable for our group, as we were unable to cook properly for everyone. A larger gas or electric cooker would be much more appropriate for a property of this size. Apart from these issues, we enjoyed our stay and the property itself was good. We hope the owner will consider addressing these points, as fixing them would make a big difference and provide a much better experience for future guests. Overall, a nice place with good potential, but a few important improvements are needed.
Good to know
House Rules
Good housekeeping bond
This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £1,500
Smoking
Not permitted
Property notes
Note: Weekly bookings must start on a Friday
Note: Short breaks in July and August must be a minimum of five nights
Note: The heating of the indoor swimming pool is subject to the continuous and affordable supply of fuel and utilities, We reserve the right to suspend or limit pool heating in the event of excessive cost, fuel shortages, supply chain disruptions, or significant utility outages
Note: Smoking is not permitted either inside the property or within the grounds of the property.
Note: No stag or hen bookings allowed at this property, unless by prior arrangement with the owner.
Note: There are external CCTV cameras at the property.
Stay Information
Check-in / Check-out
16:00 / 10:00
Property ref
1160516
Parking
Off Road Parking
Guest & Pet Policy
Pets
Allowed
Children
Children and infants welcome