Burgh Island Introduction

 
The hotel on Burgh Island on the south Devon coast was built in 1929.  The hotel building was added to and updated, but now remains pretty much as it did in the 1930s, both inside and out. 

It became the favoured places of actors and writers to escape their city lives and the demands of fame.  Noel Ccoward was one such visitor, and so was Agatha Christie. 

Agatha Christie wrote and set two of her mystery novels on Burgh Island.  One of these, an Hercule Poirot mystery "Evil under the Sun" was also filmed on the island about 10 years ago.
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The idea of staying here attracted us as it's still run in 1930s style: All rooms are decorated in the art deco style and with art deco furniture and artwork.  People dress up for dinner. There is dancing with dinner twice a week. Accomodation is half board, which means breakfast and dinner are both included.  That's enough for us!

The hotel

But wait there's more!  The most eccentric element is evident when the tide is high. At that time, the hotel is completely cut off from the mainland (it is the only building on the island, apart from the little pub The Pichard).  Should you arrive or depart at any time near high tide you must go by tractor. 

At low tide this has got to be one of the best beaches in the world.  Soft sand and long white waves that slowly part and then slowly come back together, two sides of the ocean that clasp like arms around a loved one.

And for a hint of what it could be like getting her during high tide and inclement weather, have a wee look at this!  Thank goodness we arrived here in summer at low tide.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kRAyaxw2CIs