Press

"It offers the elegance and luxury associated with country house hotels in Britain, but without the stuffiness. A private beach, about three-quarters of a mile long, creates an informal atmosphere, and barefoot guests are encouraged to feel at home in the public rooms..." Full article here.

"A hotel set in 70 acres of land overlooking a private beach. And scrap all notions of Isle of Wight beach boarding houses, this is altogether a better class of establishment."  Full article here.  

" You don't have to get on a plane to find a little slice of paradise."  Full article here. 

"Set within wooded and landscaped grounds leading down to a beautiful private beach, Priory Bay Hotel was originally a medieval priory with Tudor and Georgian additions."  Full article here.

"..when you want to explore, this spectacular hotel is set in 70 acres of coastal garden, complete with a private beach, six-hole golf course and tennis courts so you'll be spoilt for choice."  Full article here.   

"In addition to superb food, the lure of a private one-and-a-half-mile stretch of sandy beach appeals to many guests, whether for wedding celebrations, private parties or simply good old bucket-and-spade fun"  Full article here.

"This Country House Hotel has all the ingredients for unwinding."  Full article here.  

"... the stunning Priory Bay hotel, a 70-acre country estate nestled atop a small valley overlooking the sea."
Full article here.

The Priory Oyster, a terrific restaurant attached to the Priory Bay Hotel." This article was also available in the Conde Naste Traveller, June 2009. Full article here.