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