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3.5 out of 5
The Devonian
4 Sherwood Terrace, Broadway, Douglas, Isle of Man

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 98 out of 127 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 127 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 127 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 127 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 127 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Bill

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Overpriced for such a small room. Shower and washing facilities below par. Tired decor.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Couldn't fault the service, cleanliness and breakfast.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, warm and cosy
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Faultless
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mrs Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very warm and friendly welcome from manager Kevin, who made a lot of effort to make sure that everything went well during my stay. Very clean, comfortable room, good bed and bedding. Absolutely lovely breakfast of tomato mushroom and egg on ciabatta. Rooms have all the basics including small tea making facilities. Not luxury - the electric shower is adequate although I imagine it would not be easy to install a power shower in an older building like this. The whole house is nicely decorated with wallpaper rather than painted and feels personalised. I'd definitely stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent host, great breakfast, very knowledgeable on the surrounding area. Hopefully stop here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was nothing I didn't like, room was lovely and warm. Christmas decorations were delightful. Hosts were receptive and pleasant.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fredy

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Kevin and the team had done up the house in the spirit of Christmas with a tree and all the trimmings. The room was comfortable and had a restful night after a long journey. There had been a mistake in the booking with me thinking I was on a B&B arrangement. Kevin's wife in the spirit of Thanksgiving offered me a complimentary breakfast for the week. I made a donation to a local Manx charity. Will stay there again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shirley

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful
Just returned from a lovely three day break on the island. We were very fortunate to stay at the Devonian, where nothing is too much trouble for the hosts. Spotlessly clean rooms, delicious breakfasts with lots of choice, and very friendly staff. The location is perfect, and we will definitely return. Thank you for making our stay so special.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Greta base for short stay
Brilliant great breakfast and really friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Iain

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and easy check-in and check-out. Room was small but comfortable, bright and clean. Bathroom was clean and nicely decorated. NOTE: The Devonian wouldn't be suitable for anybody with mobility issues as you have to climb steps to get to the front door, and as far as I'm aware there isn't a lift.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
So helpful
So helpful. Nothing was too much trouble.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Jenny

Travelled with partner
Lovely friendly welcome and staff. Amazing breakfasts. Quite central. We were in Room 4 on the first floor. I had disturbed sleep due to a soil pipe leading from the upper floors which went through the corner of the room. This resulted in noise from water rushing down the pipe.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Welcoming, clean,comfortable, lovely staff and varied menu for breakfast,plenty of good food.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely B&b
Amazing hotel, very welcoming. We arrived a day late due to ferries being cancelled due to bad weather, but nothing was too much trouble. Breakfasts were lovely, ample & filling. Would highly recommend this b&b. Would stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good Value
I saw some reviews complaining about the size of the rooms etc. I would say they were small, but they were clean and en suite. I defy anyone to find an en suite at this price. Again, people complained about the breakfast. I found it excellent for the price. Could I have found better elsewhere? Yes, probably, but I would have been paying a whole lot more. Staff were nothing but courteous to us throughout our stay. Just remember this is a B&B not a hotel, so there’s no bar for a night cap (but plenty near by) and you’ll have to climb plenty of stairs to get to your room. But at these prices I wouldn’t complain at all.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Response from Gillian on 27 Sept 2023
Thank you Marie

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from Gillian on 27 Sept 2023
Thank you Paul.

10/10 Excellent

GARY

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous breakfast, lots of choice
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Response from Gillian on 27 Sept 2023
Thank you Gary, we are glad you enjoyed your stay.

10/10 Excellent

Kevin, Wardley Swinton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely greeting on arrival. Room was spotlessly clean. Good location for sea front, electric railway, bars, cafes, sea terminal etc. Beautiful stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from Giillian on 27 Sept 2023
Dear kevinWe are so pleased you enjoyed your stay.Thank you for leaving such a positive review.

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from Gillian on 5 Sept 2023
Thank you Jim, we really appreciate you staying with us.

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent
Had a great 3 night stay here . From the minute we checked in we were given a warm and friendly welcome . Room was clean and tidy . Breakfast was lovely with lots of choice .
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from Gillian on 5 Sept 2023
Hi SteveThank you for taking the time to leave such a kind and positive review.We are pleased you enjoyed your stay.

10/10 Excellent

Mr Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent B&B
Stay 4-nights and found the accommodation clean, comfortable and well run. Breakfast was a delight; excellent choice menu together with juice cereals etc (spoilt for choice). Had an early morning ferry on the last day and missed breakfast. However, the B&B provided us with 'a goody food bag' which was a nice touch. Would stay here again when visiting the IOM. 15 mins from the ferry terminal.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from Gillian on 10 Jul 2023
Dear StephenThank you for taking the time to leave such a kind review.We are delighted you enjoyed your stay.

10/10 Excellent

Roberta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
excellent BB! great and professional staff and amazing breakfast!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Response from Gillian on 10 Jul 2023
Thank you Roberta for your lovely review, we could not do it without our amazing team.

10/10 Excellent

Denis Henry, upminster

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely small hotel, excellent breakfasts, very friendly staff, and, for an old building, very good rooms and shower rooms. Just quite a lot of stairs
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from Gillian on 10 Jul 2023
Dear DenisThank you for your kind comments I will pass this on to our amazing staff.Yes the stairs give us all a good work out whether we want one or not :)

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay. The room was clean and comfortable, food excellent, and overall very comfortable. I look forward to returning!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from Gillian on 9 Jun 2023
Thank you for your positive review.

10/10 Excellent

Clive

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very friendly. All breakfasts freshly cooked. Felt at home
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Response from Gillian on 18 May 2023
Thank you Clive for your kind comments we are glad you enjoyed your stay.

8/10 Good

Lauren Rachel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly welcome, room clean. Only issue was that when booked through expedia told breakfast included but when arrived told we would have to pay so we skipped breakfast. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Response from Gillian on 9 Jun 2023
Thank you for your kind review, I am sorry there was some confusion over breakfasts. I will look into this.

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Response from Gillian on 18 May 2023
Thank you Wendy.

10/10 Excellent

Kayleigh

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay with family, property very clean. Breakfasts were amazing thanks to Gillian and her team we would certainly stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Response from Gillian on 18 May 2023
Hi KayleighThank you and glad you enjoyed your stay.I will pass on your kind comments to the rest of the team.

10/10 Excellent

Shaun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
2 night stay in IOM
Lovely place to stay , staff where very helpful and chatty . Location is fantastic just off the main prom perfect to get to trains , buses , trams etc . Breakfast also very good and sets you up for the day
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Response from Gillian on 18 May 2023
Thank you Shaun for taking the time to leave such a lovely review.

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect place for our short stay.
Extremely comfortable beautiful Victorian B&B just off the strand. Breakfast was extremely good. Owners and staff were very helpful and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Response from Gillian on 6 Apr 2023
Thank you Joseph i will pass on your kind comments to the team.

8/10 Good

Alison H

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Gem of a place.
Solo trip - I did not see anyone at check in due to my time of arrival & the owners being out so Gillian left me the code & Key to my room. Room was a good size for a single bed room. No view, view was of a wall of next doors building but as I was out all day this didn't matter. Room was clean & comfortable. Breakfast was amazing. Very good choice & they are very accommodating. Briefly spoke to Kevin(?) as I was coming back from a day out & he was very friendly & nice to chat to. There is a lovely Indian next door called Flavours which is well worth a visit. A bit more up market than your regular Indian. Would definitely stay here again. Lovely place, lovely owners.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Response from Gillian on 6 Apr 2023
Thank you Alison your review is much appreciated.

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Breakfast and value for money.
Great little place. Friendly staff and a banging breakfast. Stayed for two nights with a friend. Tea and coffee facilities in our room went down well as we were so cold from our walks and the weather was cold and windy a cuppa tea in bed was wonderful! Plus the shower was lovely and hot. As they were quite and knew we were out walking in the cold all day instead of checking out at 10am he said we could keep the room till we needed to head back to the airport which was wonderful as it was soooooo cold!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect place for work or pleasure visit, friendly and helpful staff. Room was quiet and comfortable. Ideal for a single traveller.

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Igor

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

k

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best breakfast on the Island
I would recommend the Devonian to stay it is very clean you will not get a better breakfast on the island with numerous choices. We were made to feel very welcome and relaxed also Kevin was very informative as to what to do with our time. I can find no fault with the B&B and it is good value for money. If I return, then I would definitely stay there again
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely, clean, friendly
A lovely stay in a spotlessly clean guest house. Lovely choice and quality for breakfasts with the indefatigable staff. Only comment would be to warn folk before booking that if on top floor it is 61 steps and no lift!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022
Response from Gillian on 24 Sept 2022
Thank you Richard, glasd you had a good stay i have to admit I had to dust off my thesaurus:) what a great word ...indefatigable.....

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Breakfast is a must!
Breakfast is amazing! Excellent choice and delicious. Clean and tidy room, but shower not very powerful and it took ages to warm up.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Response from Gillian on 24 Sept 2022
Many thanks :)

4/10 Poor

stephen

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was great breakfast was excellant
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Response from Gillian on 24 Sept 2022
Thank you Ian, really pleased you enjoyed your stay.

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly hotel - at least 17 rooms - which felt like a homely B&B. Breakfasts wide ranging and genial fast service. Comfortable room. Very close to the sea front.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Response from Gillian on 24 Sept 2022
Thank you Kevin for your very kind review.I'm pleased you enjoyed your stay.

8/10 Good

KATHY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Thank u
Very nice clean and confortable
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at the Devonian was exceptional, from check in with Kevin who was so informative and kept us right as this was our first time on the Island. The Guest house was immaculate, our room was brilliant and catered for myself and our two children. Gillian and her team could not do enough for us during our stay. We booked bed and breakfast and the food was exceptional, if you went hungry it definitely was your own fault!!! I highly recommend the Devonian as it definitely made our holiday…will most definitely be back!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Response from Gillian on 24 Sept 2022
Hi LisaThank you so much for taking the time to write such a warm and positive review.It was a pleasure meeting you all and i am pleased you all enjoyed your stay.Hopefully we will meet again at some point in the future.

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Devonian Hotel - a good Bed and Breakfast hotel
A pleasant small bed & breakfast hotel. Staff very friendly and helpful. Room good though a small chest of drawers to put cloths in would have been good - there was only a small bed side chest and a wardrobe to hang stuff in. Shower and toilet room was perfectly adequate. The hotel is up a small but steep hill from the seafront
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022