Hotels in Devon
48 handpicked places to stay
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Devon covers a lot of ground, and where you stay depends on which coast or countryside you're after. Torquay and Paignton give the English Riviera crowd its seafront hotels and B&Bs within walking distance of the beach, while Dartmouth offers something quieter, with harbourside guest houses like Compass Rose suiting couples over families with children in tow.
Inland, Tavistock and Tiverton make sensible bases for Dartmoor and Exmoor exploring, with farmhouse stays such as Beera Farmhouse putting you close to walking country without the coastal premium. Lynton and Lynmouth, tucked into the Exmoor cliffs, have their own cluster of small hotels and B&Bs, including Highcliffe House, well suited to those touring the north coast.
Across the county the choice runs from simple, good-value rooms like Elmdene and South View to more individual places such as Marmalade Bed & Breakfast and Carlton Court, so it's worth matching the setting to your plans before the price.
Brightham House
B&B · Malborough, near Salcombe
An adults-only five-star gold boutique B&B in a Victorian house at Malborough, two miles from Salcombe, with a hot tub, gym and guest bar.
Highcliffe House
B&B · Wooded grounds above Lynton, adults only
An adults-only, multi award-winning bed and breakfast set in an acre of garden and woodland overlooking Lynton and Lynmouth, with sea-view rooms and private parking.
Strete Barton House
Guest House · Strete, near Dartmouth, Start Bay
An AA five-star guest house in a 16th-century manor at Strete, with five rooms, a cottage suite and views over Start Bay towards the coast path.
The Collingdale Guest House
Guest House · On the coast path, overlooking Ilfracombe harbour
An award-winning adults-only guest house on the South West Coast Path, with harbour views and a locally sourced breakfast menu.
North Walk House
Guest House · North Walk, clifftop above Lynmouth
An adults-only, award-winning guest house on Lynton's clifftop North Walk, known for its locally sourced breakfasts and sea views over Lynmouth.
Lympstone Manor
Hotel · Exmouth, Exe Estuary
Michael Caines' five-star Georgian manor above the Exe Estuary, with a Michelin-starred restaurant, 28 acres of grounds and its own vineyard.
Cladda Dartmouth
Self-catering · South Town, a short walk from the seafront
A recently refurbished self-catering apartment in South Town, on the Hopper bus route, with parking and a five to eight minute walk to the seafront.
Norbury House
B&B · Torrs Park, hilltop above Ilfracombe town
A restored Victorian townhouse turned boutique B&B on a hilltop above Ilfracombe, with a cocktail bar and panoramic views over the town and sea.
St Vincent Guest House
Guest House · Market Street, central Lynton
A Grade II listed Georgian guest house in central Lynton, built in 1834, with free parking and wifi and evening meals available.
Hotel Endsleigh
Hotel · Milton Abbot, near Tavistock
Olga Polizzi's restored Regency fishing lodge on the Tamar, with 21 rooms and 108 acres of Humphry Repton gardens on the edge of Dartmoor.
Cherubs Nest
B&B · Higher Street, Dartmouth old town
A Grade II listed merchant's house on Higher Street dating to 1710, with three individually furnished rooms a level walk from the river.
The Firs Bed and Breakfast
B&B · Pier Street, near Plymouth Hoe
Award-winning AA four-star bed and breakfast on Pier Street, 400 yards from Plymouth Hoe, run by its owners with cooked breakfasts.
The Salty Monk
B&B · Sidford, one mile from Sidmouth
A restaurant with rooms in a restored 16th-century salt house at Sidford, a mile from Sidmouth, with AA Rosette dining.
Sandy Cove Hotel
Hotel · Berrynarbor, clifftop above Combe Martin Bay
A clifftop spa hotel with private beach access and an AA Rosette restaurant, perched above Combe Martin Bay between Ilfracombe and Combe Martin.
Southcliffe Bed & Breakfast
B&B · Lee Road, Lynton
A Grade II listed Victorian guest house on Lee Road in Lynton, offering en suite rooms and evening meals with vegetarian options.
Boringdon Hall Hotel & Spa
Hotel · Plympton, on Plymouth's eastern edge
Five-star Grade I listed manor house on the edge of Dartmoor, ten minutes from Plymouth, with a spa and a Michelin-starred restaurant.
Berwick House
B&B · Salcombe Road, near Byes Park
A luxury B&B in a refurbished 19th-century building near Byes Park, minutes from Sidmouth's town centre.
Southernhay House
Hotel · Southernhay East, central Exeter
An independently owned Georgian townhouse hotel on a garden square in central Exeter, with a well-regarded cocktail bar and 12 individual rooms.
Royal Glen Hotel
Hotel · Glen Road, near the Esplanade
A family-run, historic Edwardian hotel a short walk from the seafront, with period interiors, a pool and dog-friendly rooms.
Invicta Hotel
Hotel · Osborne Place, Lockyer Street, the Hoe
Independent four-star boutique hotel in a Grade II listed Georgian townhouse on Plymouth Hoe, a short walk from the Barbican and seafront.
The Ship in Dock Inn
Inn · Ridge Hill, edge of the old town
One of Dartmouth's oldest inns, trading since 1656, with king-size en-suite rooms above a well-stocked bar overlooking Coronation Park.
The Carlton Hotel Ilfracombe
Hotel · Runnacleave Road, near Tunnels Beaches
A converted Victorian hotel a short walk from Tunnels Beaches and the harbour, with a modern brasserie, bar and a TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice award.
Hotel Riviera
Hotel · The Esplanade, seafront
An elegant Regency-fronted hotel on Sidmouth's seafront, with sea-view rooms and an AA 2-Rosette restaurant known for fresh seafood.
Browns Hotel Dartmouth
Hotel · Victoria Road, central Dartmouth
A small, independently run townhouse hotel just off the waterfront, with nine individually designed rooms, a wine bar and gallery.
Drakes Wharf at Royal William Yard
Self-catering · Royal William Yard, western waterfront
Contemporary self-catering apartments within a Grade I listed Royal William Yard warehouse, on Plymouth's restored naval waterfront.
The Royal Castle Hotel
Hotel · The Quay, on the harbourside
A 17th-century coaching inn on Dartmouth's quay, with river-view bedrooms, several bars and a restaurant serving local produce.
Lynton Cottage Hotel
Hotel · Clifftop grounds above Lynmouth Bay, Lynton
A Grade II listed Georgian hotel set in three acres of wooded grounds 500 feet above Lynmouth Bay, with paths down to the harbour and Valley of the Rocks.
Jewells Guest House
Guest House · Plymouth city centre, near the Hoe
Family-run city centre guest house 200 yards from Plymouth Hoe, with recently refurbished rooms and a full English breakfast.
Stoke Lodge Hotel
Hotel · Stoke Fleming, two miles from Dartmouth
A family-run hotel in three acres of gardens near Stoke Fleming, with indoor and outdoor pools and a restaurant open to non-residents.
The Dartmouth Boutique B&B
B&B · 7 Church Road, Dartmouth
A boutique B&B on Church Road in Dartmouth, suited to couples wanting coastal walks and sea views without the fuss of a hotel.
Acorns Guest House
Guest Accommodation · 2 Woodlands, Ilfracombe
Acorns Guest House is a small seven-room stay on Woodlands in Ilfracombe, close to the North Devon coast, with free on-site parking.
Hollies and Ilfracombe Harbour View
Guest Accommodation · ., Ilfracombe
A harbour-view guest stay in Ilfracombe, Devon, well placed for walkers and anyone keen to explore the North Devon coastline.
Sandpiper Inn B&B and Pub
B&B · Broad Street, Ilfracombe
A pub with rooms above it on Ilfracombe's Broad Street, offering en-suite B&B accommodation and a proper bar downstairs.
The Devonian
Guest Accommodation · Torrs Park, Ilfracombe
Adults-only guest accommodation in Ilfracombe, Torrs Park, close to the town's coastline, pubs and restaurants, with free on-site parking.
Jewells Guest Accommodation
B&B · 220 Citadel Road, Plymouth
Plymouth B&B on Citadel Road with 24 hour reception and en-suite rooms, though there's no parking on site.
Modern Shepherds Hut at St Annes
Hotel · Jennycliff Lane, Plymouth
An adults-only shepherd's hut on Jennycliff Lane, Plymouth, with breakfast included and pubs and restaurants close by.
Number One
Guest Accommodation · 1 Windsor Villas, Plymouth
A 12-room guesthouse at 1 Windsor Villas in Plymouth, with free on-site parking and its own restaurant and bar.
Balfour Arms
Hotel · 26 Woolbrook Road, Sidmouth
A pet-friendly hotel on Woolbrook Road in Sidmouth, Devon, with free on-site parking and a garden close to the Jurassic Coast.
Bedford Hotel
Hotel · The Esplanade, Sidmouth
A 40-room hotel on Sidmouth's Esplanade in Devon, with sea views and free on-site parking on the town's seafront.
Buckley Farmhouse
B&B · Buckley Road, Sidmouth
An adults-only farmhouse B&B on Buckley Road, set in quiet Devon countryside near Sidmouth and the Jurassic Coast.
Canterbury House
B&B · Salcombe Road, Sidmouth
A relaxed B&B on Salcombe Road in Sidmouth, Devon, with free parking and easy reach of the Jurassic Coast.
Mincombe Barn Bed and Breakfast
B&B · Roncombe Lane, Sidmouth
A converted barn B&B on Roncombe Lane near Sidmouth, with free on-site parking and easy access to the Jurassic Coast.
Southcombe Guesthouse
B&B · Vicarage Road, Sidmouth
Adults-only B&B on Vicarage Road in Sidmouth, Devon, with en-suite rooms and a garden for relaxing after coastal walks.
Ash Hotel
Hotel · 1 Mamhead View, Exmouth
A 10-room hotel in Exmouth, Devon, close to the beach and a handy base for exploring the Jurassic Coast.
Ashton Court Hotel
Hotel · Louisa Terrace, Exmouth
Hotel on Louisa Terrace in Exmouth, close to the Jurassic Coast, with free parking and a garden for relaxing after the beach.
Cavendish Hotel
Hotel · The Esplanade, Exmouth
A traditional Esplanade hotel in Exmouth, Devon, moments from the beach and handy for exploring the Jurassic Coast.
Haven Devon Cliffs Holiday Park Exmouth Devon
Guest Accommodation · Devon Cliffs Holiday Park, Exmouth
Family holiday park at Devon Cliffs, Exmouth, with restaurant, bar and breakfast on site plus direct beach access to the Jurassic Coast.
The Old Dairy B&B
B&B · Jubilee Grove, Exmouth
The Old Dairy B&B is a family-friendly stopover in Exmouth, Devon, with breakfast included and free parking near the coast and East Devon AONB.