The Raithwaite Estate

Honestly have nothing but positive things to say about Saltmoore! The spa was incredible, the grounds are so peaceful and the rooms are beautiful too

Was lovely staff very helpful and the gorse suite would definitely recommend and the spa was very relaxing although would have liked longer than a 2hr slot.

Not for a wheelchair user. The shower was not up to par in the new building. It didn’t work properly even after maintenance visited. When I was shown other rooms to see if I could access other bathrooms, you could see the difference in the shower fittings. Is it fair to treat disabled clients differently.

We booked a 1 night stay for my birthday in April at the beach house and it couldn’t have been better! Absolutely brilliant value for money, especially given the amenities, the room and bathroom were comfy and spotless, the balcony was welcome and made the space feel even bigger (I only wish the weather had been a little better to make better use of it!). A small touch but I loved the way the milk for coffee/tea in the morning was decanted, whenever hotels have those tiny milk pots it’s never enough for me, this was great, along with the fresh coffee. Robes and slippers were provided for extra comfort too. The reception area just outside the rooms was lovely too, we enjoyed a few games of chess and some drinks before going out for the evening. Breakfast the next day at the main hotel was good, again a really lovely environment with fantastic decor. We didn’t make use of the spa, but we will definitely use this the next time we go (hoping to book again for next month!) thank you Saltmoore!!

Stayed at Saltmoore recently for a birthday treat and to scatter my dad’s ashes, so this was quite an important and emotional trip for us. The hotel itself is beautifully positioned in lovely grounds and the setting is genuinely peaceful and picturesque. First impressions of the exterior were very good. Unfortunately, the overall experience didn’t live up to expectations. After a 3+ hour journey we arrived hoping to relax with refreshments, but service was extremely slow. Drinks took a long time to arrive and after waiting around an hour for food — and asking staff about the delay — we eventually gave up and left. We also witnessed at least two other guests experiencing similar issues during our stay. The rooms were pleasant enough but felt quite bare in terms of décor and attention to detail. There were stains on the bed cushions, stains on the cups, and despite trying to clean them ourselves, the marks appeared ingrained. There was also no air conditioning, which made the room uncomfortable at times. The corridors leading to the rooms were carpeted in beige which unfortunately highlighted every stain and mark, giving parts of the hotel a tired appearance. The dining area itself was laid out beautifully and clearly aimed for a calm, romantic atmosphere. However, that ambience was somewhat lost due to families with young children dining at the same time. Families absolutely have every right to enjoy the hotel too, but for couples looking for a quieter or more intimate evening experience, it did affect the atmosphere. To be fair, we did raise some concerns with management during our stay and they acknowledged the issues professionally and removed our first night’s drinks from the bill, which was appreciated. Would I return? Sadly, no. Would I recommend it? Also no particularly given the price point and expectations attached to what should feel like a luxury experience.