Plymouth
The pick of the small hotels on Plymouth Hoe is in this 1840s town house that once belonged to an admiral. A few heritage features remain but it has been…
Must-see hotels in Devon
Exeter
There are so many reasons to make these serviced apartments your Exeter pied-à-terre. Tucked away off a square a short walk from the city centre, they…
Torquay
In a radical move for an English seaside B&B, Wellsway has opted to have fewer rooms rather than squeezing them in. The result is wonderfully spacious…
South Devon
The panorama on offer at this B&B is so scenic that the rooms almost feel like an extra. Effortlessly stylish decor blends wicker sofas with a palette of…
South Devon
The bedrooms may be above a busy town-centre locals' pub but they're a treat. The exposed stone speaks of the building's 300-year history; chunky wooden…
South Devon
Reproduction Georgian furniture and soothing colours fill the bedrooms at this rangy seafront hotel. The best rooms come with views of Teignmouth's russet…
South Devon
Although set high on one of Dartmouth's steeply sloping streets, this exquisite B&B is only a 15-minute walk into the town centre. The gradient offers…
Dartmoor National Park
Arriving at this beautifully furnished Victorian house is an atmospheric experience – it's hidden away at the end of a moss-lined track. There are rich…
Plymouth
Yes, it's part of a national chain, and decor is corporate and functional, but it's still an eminently practical sleep. To the cream walls and MDF…
East Devon
For a peaceful cliff-side holiday hideaway, Sea Shanty is hard to beat. Set on the Beer-to-Branscombe coast path, it has cosy chalets tucked into an…
Dartmoor National Park
The sweet, knick-knack-packed rooms of this compact cottage are festooned with floral prints. But the best bit is the rushing River Tavy, which tumbles…
North Devon
Breakfast on home-baked bread and homemade jam at this charming 17th-century farmhouse. The country-cottage rooms are light, calm and framed by flower…
North Devon
It started life in 1865 as a gentleman's residence and there's still an air of Victorian charm about Culloden House, thanks to moulded ceilings and…
East Devon
A well-travelled couple presides over this smart B&B with cute leather armchairs, a delicate colour scheme and vintage movie posters on the walls. Our tip…
Dartmoor National Park
One of only a few independent hostels on Dartmoor, Sparrowhawk is a reliable budget base. It's located in a converted house, with lots of wood and exposed…
South Devon
What could be more 'Salcombe' than chic, aqua-toned, water-view rooms complete with binoculars and complimentary G&T? With 50 bedrooms this is far from an…
Plymouth
With its sea-themed colours and pristine rooms Sea Breezes is a supremely comfortable place to stay. Add a charming owner, cast-iron bedsteads, old…
Dartmoor National Park
Mail coaches changed horses here in Georgian days; today the White Hart is a smoothly comfortable hotel with beams and bow ceilings, tartan carpets, and…
Dartmoor National Park
Walk into this easy-going 14th-century farmhouse and instantly feel at home. The guest lounge is framed by arches of exposed stone, while cheery bedrooms…
Exeter
This is an old-school British B&B through-and-through, from its furniture-filled dining room to its unashamedly old-fashioned rooms. It looks a bit behind…
Dartmoor National Park
Roses climb around the doorway of this quaint, ancient, village-centre cottage. The best billet is the bedroom-bathroom suite at the top of a private…
South Devon
This charming 17th-century coaching inn in the heart of Totnes has been putting up travellers since Charles II's day. Bay windows, bowed ceilings and…
South Devon
This charming Edwardian holiday cottage clings to the cliffs just inside the Avon estuary. Lloyd Loom furniture, leafy house plants and exotic rugs dot…
South Devon
The eight chi-chi options here range from bedrooms with bathrooms to miniapartments, all featuring snazzy furnishings, crisp cottons and comfy beds. They…
South Devon
Smart blue parasols dot the grounds; glass screens shelter the (almost) infinity pool; and supreme luxury reigns in rooms offering superfluffy bathrobes,…
North Devon
The owners of this chic retreat are passionate about contemporary art. The result? Cool, stylish bedrooms dotted with witty artwork, antiques and jolts of…
South Devon
It's almost as if the minimalist bedrooms at this wharf-side former warehouse have been plucked from the pages of a design magazine; expect painted wood…
North Devon
Families in tents, surfers in campervans, weekenders in caravans – every longtime visitor to Croyde knows about this spacious well-run campsite, so it…
Torquay
Set high on the cliffs at Babbacombe, this delightful terrace is peppered with subtle nautical flourishes, from jaunty model lighthouses to boat motifs on…
North Devon
Wedding-cake-white and all clean lines and curves, the art deco Saunton Sands Hotel dominates the cliffs just south of Croyde. The 1930s style doesn't…
North Devon
Brightly painted en-suite dorms, a convivial kitchen and free coffee lend this long-established indie hostel a laid-back vibe; the giant world map in the…
Torquay
One of the better B&B options in Torquay town, with bedrooms styled after Morocco, Bali, Lombok and Tuscany. The pick is the spacious suites: Provençal,…
South Devon
Opt for a top-floor room at this sweet edge-of-town B&B where you'll sleep among candy stripes and sea hues. Window seats give glimpses of the estuary…
Dartmoor National Park
For a delightful dollop of old England, head to this exquisite 15th-century mini-manor house. A baronial hall, ancient beams and sumptuous furnishings…
Dartmoor National Park
Set above a cafe, beside the church in the heart of Ashburton, the Old Coffee House has airy, spotlessly clean, country-cottage style rooms. The owners…
South Devon
At this price you'll be asking, 'What's the catch?' There isn't one. Lloyd Loom–style furniture and angle-poise lamps sit in relaxed, beautifully styled…
Dartmoor National Park
Sleek rooms dotted with rattan furniture overlook tor tops, and chunky sofas and classical music fill the vast guest lounge. The Granite Way cycle path…
North Devon
Hidden away in the heart of Appledore's maze-like lanes, this 18th-century B&B is a picturesque treat. Styling is pleasingly old-fashioned; ask for the…
Dartmoor National Park
There's a calm, established feel to this long, narrow guesthouse. The restful rooms are pleasingly old-fashioned, with soft sofas, cast-iron beds and…
Dartmoor National Park
In this soothingly old-school B&B, walls are lined with architecture prints and garden design plans; the bathrooms are charming; and fragrant bedrooms…
