Bencarra(61)
Suffolk, United Kingdom80%
[Bencarra, 21/04/2011] The Athenaeum is typical of 100s of seaside B&B's from the outside and untypical of 99% of them from the inside. The rooms are beautifully clean and comfortable and not in the least bit fussy. Breakfast was superb - lots of it and lots of choice with everything cooked to order and delivered on hot plates with scarcely a grease spot in sight. The bed was comfortable, the location quiet, the hosts welcoming, knowledgable and unobstrusive. They were there if needed but not otherwise. I would highly recommend this Hotel / B&B to anyone.
[birth24, 29/03/2011] what a great find . clean, cosy , close to all amenaties, staff helpful and friendly. Best breakfast in a long time . what a find
[bbguest, 29/03/2011] A colleague and I stayed at the Athenaeum Lodge during a business trip to Plymouth in March 2011. Jane and David were very welcoming even if we arrived late in the evening because of the ferryboat. They friendly offered up suggestions on places to eat and drink, and did not hesitate to explain us how to go to our meeting on the following day. They were always ready to help us. Clean rooms (beds made daily), good continental and English breakfasts, very quiet and comfortable hotel.
Moreover, the place is ideally located for the City centre (10-15 minutes walking), the Barbican (10 min) and the
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[tolu, 19/09/2010] I have been stayed there in september 2010 ,when I came to plymouth for the first time as a student .all the staff were so friendly ,they always helped me in diffrent situations .I strongly recommend athenaeum lodge to the people who wants to have a good time in plymouth .
[DaveandPauline, 12/06/2010] We have stayed at the Athenaeum Lodge for a number of years, originally taking my wife's wheelchair bound Mum. We have always found Jane and David to be the best of owners, always willing to help without being intrusive. They always found a groundfloor room for Mum and even secure storage for my bike. The breakfasts are perfection and the standard of cleanliness in the rooms and throughout the whole guest house can't be faulted. It's always a genuine pleasure to see Jane and David and we hope to be able to return for many years to come.
[jcl70, 14/05/2010] My wife and I stayed at the Athenaeum Lodge during a trip to the UK in April. We wanted to get out of London for a couple days and being from the US decided to head for Plymouth and the Mayflower steps!
We wanted to stay somewhere unlike any place we could find at home and decided on the Athenaeum lodge after searching the web. The place was great and in the perfect location. Easy walking distance from the Barbican and the Mayflower steps, lots of little restaurants and a great pub nearby. David and Jane (the owners) were the perfect hosts and offered up suggestions on places to eat, drink an
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[whiskypep, 18/04/2010] Come here to visit friends and always stay at the this guest house. Its a nice and comfortable place and David and Jane are the perfect hosts. Brilliant breakfasts, try the poached eggs as they are really good. The guesthouse is in a good location with easy access to the shops and the Barbican. Will stay here next time as it has everything we want.
[MikeFuller, 16/04/2010] We stayed at the Athenaeum July 2009 for 4 days and found it really homely and are thinking of going back. It was very homely, clean and tidy. Breakfast was excellent. Easy walk to lots of lovely restaurants and the Hoe. Good place to stay to visit The Eden Project. David and Jane were excellent hosts. Mike / Pauline
[angiemb82, 16/04/2010] I have stayed at the Lodge around 4 times over the last few years on my own and with family, most recently over Easter with my partner.
Jane, David & the team are very welcoming, always happy to assist or suggest ideas to make your stay in Plymouth special. The rooms are extremely clean, the beds made daily and the breakfasts are brilliant!
Located yards from Plymouth Hoe and a 5 min walk to both the Elizabethan barbican and the main shopping area on Royal Parade, the best location around.
They also offer a daily parking permit which is essential in Plymouth as parking is notorious
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[jackboorman, 12/04/2010] Ideally located for both the City centre and the Hoe, we were made to feel very welcome on arrival, which was lovely as we had a three year old in tow. Thankfully the owners were extremely comfortable with Children which just added to the enjoyment. I would highly reccommend this hotel to anyone wishing for a relaxing stay in Plymouth. Thank you very much.
[helen18, 10/04/2010] Our daughter started at Plymouth Uni in Sept 2009 so we have stayed at the Athenaeum on numerous occasions since the application process started. Would not consider staying anywhere else now. Nothing is too much trouble and Jane and David are always there to welcome you with a smile. Rooms and facilities are excellent.
[johnfitzpatrick, 06/04/2010] Friendly atmosphere, quiet road, good access to Plymouth Hoe, Barbican and city centre. The room was a double ensuite, value for money with a comfortable bed and plenty of space for a small child's inflatable bed without any extra charge. The ensuite was clean and presentable. Breakfast was excellent. Child friendly owners and and enjoyable stay.
[PhylNick131, 05/04/2010] We have had to say in central Plymouth many times over recent years and we have tried lots of different hotels and B & B. This is by far the best. Its location, its friendly owners and the best breakfast possible. If you need a very spotless, comfortable B & B near to the centre of everything dont hesitate to try the Athenaeum Lodge. We have now stayed 4 times and have never been disappointed.
Phyl & Nick
Dulwich
March 2010
[EricJoynes, 19/01/2010] Had to find a good central bed and breakfast for a weekend in January and found that the Athenaeum Lodge to be very good.
My wife is quite severly disabled, walks with a frame and uses a wheelchair outside but still found it very easy to get around the room and to the dining room.
[kimmy63, 06/11/2009] Excellent service, excellent room, excellent everything.....what more can i say, .......FABULOUS, SUPER, would strongly recommend this lodge at all.
[JoviAlma, 01/10/2009] This is a very well-organised, clean, neat and comfortable B & B. It is conveniently located for the both the sea-front and the city centre - including the railway station. The staff were friendly and helpful. There's on-street parking at the front of the house and secure cycle storage at the rear. There is at least one ground floor en-suite room and there's a proper shower stool with a back-rest available for people with restricted mobility. The B & B was quiet and peaceful even when it was busy when we stayed there in mid-August. The breakfast was very good and different dietary requests can
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[mrpackhorse, 06/06/2009] I have stayed will David & Jane for a few years now, and the Athenaeum Lodge gets better every time (Just like a good wine). Warm,friendly & welcoming staff.
I will be stay there again.
Thank you....... T Nicholson
[godfrey, 12/05/2009] A wonderful place to spend a short or long stay.
Having been married for fifty years, my wife and I went back to celebrate our anniversary.
We could not have chosen a better place. A warm welcome. Fantastic breakfasts, comfortable room. You name it, it's all here. Even a place to park your car.
Go and find out for yourself, you will not be disappointed.
David and Hazel
