Must-see hotels in Devon & Cornwall

  • 27 The Terrace

    St Ives

    This three-storey villa on the main hill into town has been given a sensitive and stylish refit, from soothing grey paints to louvred window shutters,…

  • Talland Bay Hotel

    South Cornwall

    A large, old-school coastal hotel, sitting pretty in a wonderful hillside spot above Talland Bay. Gabled and whitewashed, surrounded by gardens, it's an…

  • Sally Port Cottage

    South Cornwall

    Now here's a real rarity – the chance to stay beside a working lighthouse (and the very one that featured in the opening credits of the kids TV show…

  • Orestone

    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…

  • Ilsington Hotel

    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…

  • Duke of Cornwall

    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…

  • Mannings Hotel

    South Cornwall

    The best place to stay in the city centre. The part-Georgian building has been tastefully modernised, with bright colours and functional furniture, even…

  • Trevalsa Court

    South Cornwall

    This hillside hotel up above Mevagissey's port is the pick of the places to stay in town. It's in a stone manorhouse, and surrounded by neatly trimmed…

  • 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…

  • Channings

    St Ives

    This small terraced B&B would be pretty good value anywhere, but in St Ives it's an absolute bargain. If you can, book one of the panoramic suites, which…

  • Penvith Barns

    South Cornwall

    Escape the Looe crowds at this rural barn conversion in the nearby hamlet of St-Martin-by-Looe, run by friendly owners Graham and Jules. Rooms range from…

  • Rockmount

    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…

  • Edgcumbe

    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…

  • Idle Rocks

    South Cornwall

    Once a tired old pub, now a flashy seaside swank-pad, this expensive hotel is a good indication of the kind of clientele St Mawes is aiming for these days…

  • Boskerris

    St Ives

    This small hotel isn't actually in St Ives – it's in the suburb of Carbis Bay, a mile or so along the main road out of town. There's no sea view, but you…

  • Merchant House Hotel

    South Cornwall

    This Victorian house is handy for town, and refurbishment has brightened up the rooms with cheery sea-blue colour schemes. Some have skylights, others…

  • Commonwood Manor

    South Cornwall

    In a prime position on the East Looe hillside, this elegant manor house is a cut above the bargain-basement B&Bs you'll find around the rest of Looe…

  • Hotel Tresanton

    South Cornwall

    Long the choice for sojourning celebs and film stars, Olga Polizzi's ritzy St Mawes establishment is still the queen of the castle in St Mawes. Chilled…

  • Trewithian Farm

    South Cornwall

    The stone facade, sash windows and porticoed porch of this fine old manor make an arresting first impression. Rooms feel a bit plain in comparison, but…

  • Rusty Anchor

    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…

  • Gallery Guesthouse

    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…

  • Cormorant Hotel

    South Cornwall

    Up the creek from Fowey in Golant (about 5 miles by road), this small hotel has a superb riverside location, and many of its rooms have water-view…

  • 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…

  • Imperial

    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…

  • Wellsway

    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…

  • Lydgate House

    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…

  • Alverton Hotel

    South Cornwall

    This handsome converted convent is Truro's grandest hotel, but the style is more country than contemporary. Antique wardrobes, sleigh beds and drapes in…

  • Pollaughan Farm

    South Cornwall

    A quick drive from Porthcurnick Beach, this four-cottage complex is designed to suit all the family: stressed-out parents, hyperactive kids, even…

  • Premier Inn Sutton Harbour

    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…

  • April Cottage

    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…

  • 11 Sea View Terrace

    St Ives

    Occupying one of the classic Edwardian villas lining the upper part of St Ives, this three-suite B&B is a chic place to stay. The two front 'suites' have…

  • Sparrowhawk

    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…

  • Sea Breezes

    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…

  • Treloan

    South Cornwall

    This huge farm campsite is the best on the Roseland, occupying several spacious fields between Gerrans and Portscatho. There's ample space, even in summer…

  • White Hart

    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…

  • Gages Mill

    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…

  • 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…

  • Manor Cottage

    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…

  • Blue Hayes

    St Ives

    Riviera luxury in a St Ives hotel, with wonderful manicured grounds overlooking the town, a balustraded breakfast terrace and five suite-sized rooms. The…

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