Hotels, Douglas, Isle Of Man

The Inglewood on Queen’s Promenade, in our view the finest four star graded guest house in the island’s capital

Simon Costain

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4 min readMay 12, 2014

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Entrance showing IoM govt 4* grading plaque

Douglas is known especially for it’s lengthy sweeping bay — lauded by Poet Laureate John Betjeman as the ‘Naples of theNorth’.

The town itself is the capital of the Isle of Man and has been a very popular holiday resort since Victorian times.

An older, yachtsman’s, travel guide has it thus: ‘Approaching from the sea you could be coming into Weymouth, Bridlington or any of a number of similar Victorian seaside towns; broad sandy beach backed by a wide promenade and behind that tall nineteenth century houses which have been converted into apartments, hotels, B&Bs and interspersed with amusement arcades and souvenir shops; it’s all here, risqué postcards, Isle of Man rock, T-shirts and fish and chips!!’

Douglas Inner Harbour — photograph by MAN1264

Douglas nowadays is a unique blend of holiday resort, finance centre and working harbour, offering the visitor a wealth of things to do. The impressive two-mile sweep of the bay is home to a vibrant town. Its main shopping area behind Loch Promenade boasts many well-known UK High Street stores and a host of independents. Befitting a capital, Douglas offers a selection of good quality hotels, guest houses and restaurants and the regeneration of the town’s inner harbour has seen the creation of a yacht marina and pleasant quayside area.

Quadcopter view of Douglas Bay from above

Four Star GOLD & Breakfast award winning accommodation beautifully updated — that’s the Inglewood

Horse trams pass by the front entrance in the summer months

Your welcoming Inglewood hosts — Pip & Andy Cross

The Inglewood is a four star GOLD & Breakfast award winning guest house. It has been beautifully updated with modern contemporary rooms and facilities. The sixteen rooms are all en-suite and the bay view suites are spacious enjoying uninterrupted panoramic views of Douglas Bay.

The Inglewood is licensed for residents in the evening and during the day has a coffee shop servicing homemade cakes, biscuits, tray-bakes and light snacks. Free wifi is available throughout.

Bay View Suite At The Inglewood Guest House

Description We have sixteen rooms and suites individually designed and decorated to provide very comfortable accommodation for both holiday and business travellers.

Our Bay View Suites mix the luxury of space and modern comforts with stunning uninterrupted views of Douglas Bay.

A well stocked bar exclusive to residents only offers an excellent selection of malt whisky’s in “Andy’s Malt Bar”. Free wifi is available in all our rooms. The dining room is large and spacious and has been designed to ensure you enjoy your freshly prepared breakfast in comfort.

General information Follow us on Twitter: @inglewoodiom Located on Queen’s Promenade in Douglas on the Isle of Man, the inglewood is an independently-rated, four star “GOLD award” guest house that enjoys a high percentage of repeat business and recommendations.

Owned and operated by Andy and Pip Cross, who have an excellent reputation for first class personal service, the Inglewood offers a warm welcome, very comfortable accommodation and superb freshly prepared breakfasts.

Palace Terrace, Queen’s Promenade, Douglas, IoM

Whether your stay is long or short you are assured a relaxed, friendly welcome at the Inglewood. To find out more www.inglewoodhotel-isleofman.com or call us direct on 01624 674734 or email us at inglewoodhotel@manx.net