Arriving a little early for check-in, we were more than happy to bundle ourselves into jackets to enjoy the bracing sea air which we could smell the moment we stepped out of our car.
The hotel, which has just 37 rooms, sits only metres away from the beach and the four new beach suites lead directly to the seven mile coastal footpath in front of the golden pebbled beach.
Heading east towards Middleton on Sea and Littlehampton, the promenade takes walkers and cyclists on an easy walk past beach huts and a sailing club with the sea alongside, with its distinctive groynes dividing the beach and proving irresistible for joyous dogs to leap over.
Feeling peckish, we never made it as far as Littlehampton but bookmarked a visit there for another day and turned back for an early lunch (well, the sea air does make you hungry!) at The Lobster Pot, which is just metres away from the hotel. Dining indoors was newly allowed but all precautions were adhered to and the whole experience was fabulous. A lovely menu offering fresh, seasonal food was offered with plenty of fish, veggie and vegan dishes on offer. My husband claims the south coast fish stew was one of the best he’s had.
After check-in we took the opportunity for a swim. At the time we visited the pool was being allocated to one set of guests at a time with half hour bookable slots which provided a lovely private experience in the nine metre indoor pool. Perfect for getting some serious lengths in to work off that lunch.
Taking advantage of the sunshine, after swimming we ventured west back along the coastal footpath which took us to Bognor Regis, home of the world renowned Butlin’s which dominates much of the town. For those visiting with families, day passes are available for inclement days with traditional fairground rides, a pool with slides, soft play and live shows all on offer to entertain the youngsters.
In the town there is also crazy golf, perfect to while away an hour or two for those with a competitive spirit.
Looking for some liquid refreshment, we chanced upon a lovely bar just a couple of hundred metres back from the promenade, Mustards, which not only offered a very tempting cocktail list, which we did try, but a delicious, contemporary menu for both breakfast, lunch and dinner – sadly not for this occasion as we already had plans for dinner back at the hotel.
The Beachcroft offers a choice of dining options run by head chef Damian Czerny and we had booked into the main restaurant, Tamarisk, which did not disappoint. Modern British dishes with a twist were stylishly presented and delicious. My vegetarian starter and main were both excellent whilst my husband’s seabass was cooked to perfection. Service in the restaurant, like everywhere in the hotel, is exceptional with super-attentive staff ensuring the whole experience is memorable for all the right reasons.
There is also Monty’s bistro with a more relaxed menu and outside there is Blake’s garden terrace complete with dining pods with a lighter bites menu, perfect for those lazy, sunny afternoons when you want to dine outside.
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