Dartmoor National Park
The swish rooms at this sumptuous country-house hotel range from country-chic to contemporary, boasting claw-foot baths, zingy colour schemes, warm wooden…
Must-see hotels in Devon
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Dartmoor National Park
This old country house hotel has been given a bit of a contemporary facelift, and its rooms look much the better for it: decluttered, smartened and each…
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Dartmoor National Park
Without doubt Devon's grandest, fanciest and priciest hotel. At the end of a long private drive, the mock-Tudor house is an unashamedly opulent pamper pad…
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Exeter
'Victoriana with a twist' best defines this excellent B&B, where stately fireplaces meet mock-flock wallpaper and stag heads wearing aviator goggles…
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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…
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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…
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Torquay
'We banished magnolia,' says the owner proudly. And how: the playful bedrooms here team zebra print with acid yellow, or burgundy with peacock blue. Pop…
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Torquay
In a dreamy spot beside Babbacombe's sands, this heritage hotel has more than a hint of a New England beach retreat. Bright, light-filled rooms with candy…
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Dartmoor National Park
It looks venerable, but behind the whitewashed exterior, this coaching inn is a thoroughly modern affair: light, bright and bang up to date. Most people…
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Plymouth
Prepare to be pampered. In this 17th-century manor house turned boutique bolthole, free-standing slipper baths, oak furniture and Egyptian cotton grace…
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Dartmoor National Park
This gorgeous 16th-century farmhouse could be used to define the architectural style 'picture-postcard thatch'. With patchwork quilts, hobbit-sized…
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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…
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Dartmoor National Park
There's heritage galore at this solid, stone-walled inn overlooking Chagford's square. Parts of the structure date from the 11th century, which explains…
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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…
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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)…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Exeter
Nine rooms – all smart, uncluttered and contemporary – are on offer at this classic red-brick, ivy-covered townhouse. Many still have original features…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
