Locanda on the Weir

Great location, view into the harbour Excellent and inventive dinner, lots of flavours Loved the use of toasted nuts in some courses Chicken soup amuse bouche had so much flavour Salad looked great and tasted so as well Fish cooked perfectly Dessert a delicious fruity way to finish

Friendly, relaxed and value for money experience in a stunning setting. The hospitality we received was perfect, making us feel welcome and homely from start to finish. The staff went above and beyond to cater for us and showed genuine care during our stay. The location itself is beautiful and the hotel has a contemporary feel about it with immaculate decor. The food was divine and obviously shows the thought and attention used to make it. This goes for every meal we had. It is locally sourced and super fresh. Could not recommend this enough and wish we could give it more stars! Looking forward to coming back when we get chance. Simply amazing!!

This is a fantastic place to stay - really special, tons of small details everywhere that makes it stand out from other places. I stayed with my wife for a significant anniversary and it ticked every box i could have hoped for. Location is great - I liked the small visit and for us - walking distance to the outdoor experience company (e-bike hire) was a bonus. The rooms are great: spacious and comfortable. The food was exactly what i wanted - seriously impressive. Definitely michelin star quality and nice local touches. Each of the 5 courses had a talking point. If you want to have a special experience - with a hotel full of character - this is it. Thank you.

The perfect choice for a small, intimate wedding celebration, in beautiful, tasteful surroundings, and supported by friendly and highly professional staff. The time and care devoted to pre-planning, to room decoration and layout, to the tailored wedding feast, and to preparing the accommodation, together with the service throughout, were all simply outstanding. Your cherished memories are Locanda's priority. Thank you, Kathy and Alan.

From the moment you walk in and arrive and meet Cindy you know you’re going to be well looked after, with Pio looking after the food and wine side, you will have a fabulous stay . My room was the Saint Lucia, lovely clean and homely inside with a wonderful view of Porlock Weir and bay . And it just got better. The dinner in the evenings were excellent, and all of the courses were presented well , nothing could be faulted. Also, the wine list is quite vast for such a small residence and breakfast was a big plus again. I look forward to returning again. Thank you, Cindy and Pio I for a wonderful weekend .

An outstanding experience. The team were very welcoming. The rooms and atmosphere were brilliant. The situation is perfect if you want to walk the coastal path. The food is produced like a work of art. We have never had such good food - we have travelled all over the world in hotels ranging from the luxurious to the dire and eaten at both end of the spectrum - with the chef and his colleagues describing the making and cooking of every mouth-watering course. Our room was vast, comfortable and caused us daily worries of whether we would sit in this haven or go for bracing walks. The latter was regretfully chosen. There is nothing that we could criticise. We would use any excuse to go again but this time it was a 40th wedding anniversary.

We've been visiting Locanda at least yearly since Cindy and Pio opened and every time it only gets better. The welcome, ambience, comfort and oh my god, the food improves in leaps and bounds You would be hard pushed to find such a gem even with some of the finest London hotels, don't think you need Michelene stars to appreciate the quality here, it is apparent everywhere you turn. Having read some of the reviews it's not unexpected to find some detractors, personally it seems to be just jealousy spurring them on. For heaven's sake, don't be put off by the set menu, Pio has had my wife eating food she never even considered, and friends we were with this time have said the very same thing....you will never be disappointed. This is indeed Nirvana.

This was the second visit to Locanda and it was great to see that Cindy, Pio and now Joe, have given the rooms an upgrade during their closed season. I have titled this as an experience. This is the case, from entry the whole ambience is set to charm and also relax the visitor. We stayed in Santa Maria, best view and the best bathroom. All the rooms are well above the standards of many hotels/guest houses in the locality. The Dining Experience is something to have at least once in your lifetime. Pio and Joe excelled themselves in their originality and presentation and the food tasted amazing, unlike anywhere else I can name. Breakfast has a number of dishes that will help your digestion and tastebuds. We have continued to have Chia and Coconut Milk in our diet since staying in Locanda in September, and also use charcoal in our drinking water. Cocoa's thoughts: Loved the hotel and thankfully this year my parents didn't need to use towels. I was allowed everywhere including the dining room as long as I was on a lead. Perhaps Pio could work on some doggie biscuits to entice me back. My allergies are Human chocolate, raisons and grapes. Some observations: It would be great if the bar could be stocked with some local craft beers and ciders, some people like to drink them as a pre prandial, rather than spirits and wines. I'm surprised that the television signal picks up BBC Wales and not the South West regional news, discussing this with neighbours they could pick up the local news. Wishing you well in the coming season.

We were so well looked after from the moment we stepped over the threshold. There is a lovely atmosphere, and Cindy and Pio are fabulous hosts, and have thought of everything a guest needs. As has been said before, the food is amazing, and Pio makes sure you don't have any allergies or dislikes beforehand. Will definitely return.