East Devon
For a picture-postcard setting it's hard to beat the Cot, a cavernous thatch overlooking the rushing River Exe. Bedrooms sport crisp linen and smart…
Must-see hotels in Devon
East Devon
Stay here for a week or two and you might find it hard to leave. Fluffy bathrobes and drapes sit alongside weathered beams; phenomenally well-equipped…
South Devon
Stretched out along the bank of tranquil Bow Creek, the Maltsters is hard to resist. Subtle tones with bursts of colour define the bedrooms; the pick is…
Torquay
The terrace of this grand, crescent-shaped hotel is more St Tropez than Torquay: think palm trees, white parasols and utterly bewitching sea views. Light…
South Devon
The Castle has stood plum on Dartmouth's waterfront for 500 years. The library is full of battered, leather-bound books; timbers from a Spanish man-o-war…
Dartmoor National Park
An easygoing, country-cottage-styled farmhouse packed with lived-in charm. Heritage-style rooms (cream-and-white furniture, puffy bedspreads, easy chairs)…
South Devon
Not content with providing some of the town's yummiest food, Alf's also offers a couple of cosy rooms, bunk beds in the 'Crew's Quarters' and the self…
Dartmoor National Park
This is perhaps the definitive historic moorland hotel: polished wood panels, huge inglenook fireplaces, and a guest list that includes Wallis Simpson,…
North Devon
A lot of thought has gone into the three rooms at this modern B&B, and they're really attractive, with vibrant colour schemes and a vaguely surfy vibe…
North Devon
Most of these beautifully converted former farm buildings are decked out in rustic-chic style, with exposed beams, gingham prints and slanting ceilings…
Exeter
Overlooking the banks of the River Exe (and busy Bonhay Rd), this house has more than two centuries of history, not that you'd guess from the 11…
Dartmoor National Park
A beauty of a Dartmoor farm, as traditional as afternoon tea, and all the better for it. Choose from quaint, frilly B&B rooms, basic camping fields (£5…
North Devon
A legendary venue among surfers, this cavernous, thatched pub's trendy bedrooms feature subtle creams, stripes and checks; the owners offer extra rooms…
South Devon
Book a harbour-view room at this 18th-century cottage and you'll quite likely see seals bobbing around in the waters below. Winding staircases lead to…
North Devon
The location of this long-established hotel is a grand one: just above spectacular Hartland Quay. The bedrooms aren't that fancy, but who cares. You're…
South Devon
The long terrace of this contemporary B&B stretches out beside a photogenic sweep of Frogmore Creek. Light streams through skylights onto smart white…
North Devon
Lundy House's location is simply stunning: it clings to a precipitous chunk of cliff. The restrained rooms boast glittering black-and-white bathrooms, but…
South Devon
Set high on a hill, this venerable hotel has a pleasantly old-fashioned feel, with family curios scattered around. Rear-facing bedrooms are fairly basic,…
Dartmoor National Park
Two miles south of the Haytor Visitor Centre, this large, whitewashed moorland hotel is traditionally decorated, but it has a surprise up its sleeve – a…
Torquay
At this refined hideaway, in a wooded valley 3 miles north of Torquay, a gabled facade and plush public areas exude period elegance. Rooms vary – the…
East Devon
The deeply worn doorsteps at this fine coaching inn give a clue to its grand old age (16th century). The bar features sloping floors, wood panelling and…
Plymouth
Turret-topped, dotted with balconies and lined with Gothic gables, the Duke of Cornwall is a striking sight. Rooms are massive, if a touch staid. For a…
Exeter
Nine rooms – all smart, uncluttered and contemporary – are on offer at this classic red-brick, ivy-covered townhouse. Many still have original features…
Dartmoor National Park
A real surprise sits behind this hillside B&B's conventional exterior – the stylish, streamlined rooms are done out in dark wood and crisp white…
Plymouth
What a treat: a smart, modern B&B just a pebble's throw from Plymouth's seafront. At Edgcumbe you get cream and oatmeal colour schemes, comfy beds, and…
North Devon
Tucked into one of the pretty lanes cutting up from Appledore Quay, this three-storey terrace is an ideal village-centre stay. Books, mini-armchairs and…
South Devon
Tucked into the tangle of lanes in central Dartmouth, this 18th-century B&B occupies a former merchant's house. A strong heritage feel infuses the rooms …
East Devon
How often do you get to sleep in the grounds of a castle? Snug bedrooms set in thatched cottages frame a flower-filled central courtyard; the 11th-century…
Plymouth
One of a string of B&Bs along Grand Pde, this cute little town house makes a cosy Plymouth base. Decorative driftwood and shells lend this relaxed B&B a…
South Devon
Just a sandy stroll from the beach, this 14th-century inn makes a chilled-out base. Simple rooms are decked out in bright colours and wood-grained…
Plymouth
This modern, well-kept guesthouse is ideal if you're arriving in Plymouth by train – it's just a five-minute walk from the train station. Rooms are quite…
South Devon
Most of the rooms here are the epitome of carefully judged, contemporary good taste. The feature room, however, is a deliberately over-the-top rococo…
South Devon
This swish heritage townhouse hotel feels right at home in downtown Dartmouth, with its Scandi-style furniture, leather armchairs and art-deco mirrors,…
South Devon
The thing that overwhelms everything else here is the view: your cliff-side apartment looks straight onto a sparkling river, sandy coves, tree-clad hills,…
East Devon
The rooms in laid-back, airy Durham House are a chilled combo of cream, light-coloured beams, wicker chairs and reclaimed pine. It's all topped off with…
East Devon
Exmouth's classiest sleep sits proudly on Exmouth's classiest street – a villa-backed rise overlooking the sea. It exudes the warm atmosphere of a well…
South Devon
Quality touches can be found everywhere in this friendly mid-terrace B&B, from the gleaming bathroom fittings to the smart bedroom furniture; the best…
South Devon
Fall asleep to a real-life soundtrack of waves at this funky former fisher's cottage, just metres from the sea wall. Bedrooms have white-painted beams,…
South Devon
It's worth staying here for the breakfasts alone. Former chef Pam's speciality is cheese and black-pepper muffins with bacon and poached eggs, and the…
Exeter
It's worth staying here for the breakfast experience alone: hampers delivered to you room are packed with bacon ciabattas, pastries, cereals and yoghurt…
