Must-see hotels in East Devon

  • Reka Dom

    East Devon

    The views from the 4th-floor lounge of this rambling B&B's tower suite are extraordinary – 360 degrees of river, hillside and heritage town. Water vistas…

  • Salty Monk

    East Devon

    An irresistible air of indulgence infuses the sublime Salty Monk: beautifully lit, super-stylish baths, sumptuous fabrics, antiques and ancient beams. De…

  • Pig at Combe

    East Devon

    This uber-hip country getaway – one of several southwest Pigs – has become a major Devon destination. Full of wit and style, the lovely bedrooms are…

  • Telstar

    Exeter

    'Victoriana with a twist' best defines this excellent B&B, where stately fireplaces meet mock-flock wallpaper and stag heads wearing aviator goggles…

  • Hotel du Vin Exeter

    Exeter

    This grand red-brick edifice (once Exeter's eye hospital) is now part of the plush Hotel du Vin chain. Quietly stylish rooms incorporate aspects of the…

  • Wood Life

    Exeter

    The trappings that come with this six-person safari-style tent include brass bedsteads draped with Egyptian cotton and thick rugs on decked floors. There…

  • Blackdown Yurts

    East Devon

    Organic bedding, fresh spring water, thick rugs and blazing log burners make this hipster sleeping spot utterly irresistible. There's a communal all…

  • Mason's Arms

    East Devon

    Bedrooms here are deeply tasteful, with patches of exposed stone, oak beams and neutral tones. Styles range from contemporary to restrained rustic;…

  • Bay View

    East Devon

    The causeway to the beach is just 10 yards away from this cosy B&B's front door, and four of the rooms have smashing sea views. Inside it's all brass…

  • Southernhay House

    Exeter

    In the 1800s this was a prestigious gentleman's residence; now it's an impeccably run luxury sleep spot. Antiques and velvet furnishings cosy up to canary…

  • Fisherman's Cot

    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…

  • Halsbeer Farm

    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…

  • Headweir Mill House

    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…

  • Globe

    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…

  • Townhouse

    Exeter

    Nine rooms – all smart, uncluttered and contemporary – are on offer at this classic red-brick, ivy-covered townhouse. Many still have original features…

  • Bickleigh Castle

    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…

  • Durham House

    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…

  • Royal Beacon

    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…

  • Woodbine

    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…

  • Silversprings

    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…

  • Sea Shanty

    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…

  • Cheriton

    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…

  • Raffles

    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…

  • Lyndstead

    East Devon

    This bright Victorian house includes soothing rooms that are tastefully sea-themed; all have swish toiletries, and there is fresh milk and biscuits on the…

  • Mercure Rougemont

    Exeter

    Occupying four floors of solid Victorian red-brick architecture, the 98-room Mercure is as smoothly corporate as it is grand. Marble floors and a gracious…

  • Royal York & Faulkner

    East Devon

    From the phenomenally creaky revolving door to the Daily Telegraph in the reception rooms, this Regency hotel provides a glimpse of Sidmouth's golden age…

  • White Hart

    Exeter

    This place has been putting people up since the Plantagenets were on the throne in the 1300s. Rooms are in the original building and a modern annex. Some…

  • Globe Backpackers

    Exeter

    Rightly a firm favourite among budget travellers, this spotlessly clean, relaxed, rambling former town house boasts three doubles, roomy dorms and six…

  • Rohaven

    East Devon

    Behind Rohaven's tall red-brick walls live warm-toned rooms where contemporary furnishings meet 1920s features. The lawn-side patio is a pleasant place to…

  • Dolphin

    East Devon

    The bedrooms here may be supremely simple but they're also quite sweet, with tiny armchairs and burgundy-and-cream gingham throws. There's an impressive…

  • Colebrooke

    East Devon

    Expect bright, pine-and-cream rooms, sweet ornaments and some original fireplaces in this tall Victorian town house. The family bedrooms are particularly…

  • Breken

    East Devon

    There's nothing fancy about this traditional B&B, but rooms are neat and trim, and it's just five minutes' walk from Exmouth's promenade.