Enjoy our Quiet Haven

WITH A BOOK OR NEWSPAPER

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Reading Room

The Reading Room at the Royal York & Faulkner Hotel is a quiet haven for relaxation, perfect for unwinding after a day of exploring Sidmouth and its beautiful surroundings. Adorned with elegant toile panels and stylish furnishings, this inviting space offers a tranquil atmosphere where guests can curl up with a book or simply enjoy a moment of calm.

With comfortable sofas and a selection of books, maps, and newspapers, the Reading Room caters to both the curious and the contemplative. Whether you're planning your next adventure, sipping a coffee, or losing yourself in a favourite novel, this quiet haven provides a perfect escape from the day’s bustle.

"An oasis of hospitality"

“An oasis of hospitality amongst increasingly predictable, formulaic corporate offerings”

"Ritz eat your heart out"

“Timeless class and elegance – Ritz eat your heart out. Professional and helpful staff and a wonderful stay”

"Thank you for continuing to make our visits special"

“Our family have been visiting this hotel since the 1960s and this visit marks the fourth generation! Thank you for continuing to make our visits special”

"Please don’t change anything”

“A wonderful stay yet again! Please don’t change anything”

“Marvelous hotel"

“Marvelous hotel, nothing too much trouble for staff, food was superb. Can’t wait to come again!”

"It was again excellent"

“Because of previous excellent holidays, we returned with our family to celebrate our 50th wedding anniversary. It was again excellent and the staff so helpful – thankyou”

"Attention to Detail"

"We like the attention to detail. The crisp laundered table ware. The clean cutlery and table settings. Friendly atmosphere."

"Lovely Friendly Hotel"

"Lovely friendly hotel. All your staff have this message. Very efficient staff. You've got it right!"

"Hotel is ideally situated"

"Hotel is ideally situated to explore Sidmouth & surrounding areas. Great short break, excellent value."

"Good Old Fashioned Style"

"Staff are unfailingly helpful, friendly good old fashioned service in traditional style but up to date where necessary."

"Enjoyable Stay"

"It was so lovely to stay in a hotel where the quality and service looks back to an era when it was commonplace. A very enjoyable stay!"

"Annual Visit"

"We love our annual visit here and would come more often if we could. Everything runs smoothly and nothing is too much trouble."

"Gem of a hotel"

"We are so pleased to have discovered this gem of a hotel our stay was wonderful; staff could'nt do enough to ensure our stay went well."

"Relaxed Atmosphere"

"Lovely relaxed atmophere, plenty of space and elegent charm - particulaly our room and the coffee lounge."

"Personal Touch"

"Personal touch and attention to detail very much appreciated. Cuisine excellent."

"Important that basics ever change"

"It is always a delight to return, especially since the important basics never change. Thank you."

"Value for Money"

"I have stayed at many hotels in Sidmouth over the last 30 years, and the Royal York & Faulkner is by far the best value for money. I shall definitely be back next year."

"Surpassed Expectation"

"It surpassed our expectations and we will be coming back to you again and again. Thank you see you soon."