The Londonderry Arms Hotel, built by the Marchioness of Londonderry in 1848 as a coaching inn, was inherited by her great grandson, Sir Winston Churchill, in 1921 and retains great character to this day.
Since 1948 it was in the caring hands of the O’Neill family, and they maintained a reputation for good home-made bar meals and afternoon tea, to have in the bar or beside the fire in an old fashioned lounge. And, as well as dinner, traditional High Tea remained a speciality in the restaurant on Sunday afternoons.
Bedrooms are comfortable and well-furnished; many of the older rooms have sea views and it is worthwhile discussing the type and location of your room when booking, as some have been refurbished recently and one or two are less well positioned for light sleepers to enjoy a restful night.
The Londonderry Arms is a delightful place in a lovely old-fashioned village, and a refreshing contrast to today’s streamlined new hotels. It came into new ownership in 2024 and it is to be hoped that there won't be too many changes...
