Must-see hotels in Devon

  • Horn of Plenty

    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…

  • Mill End Hotel

    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…

  • Gidleigh Park

    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…

  • 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…

  • The 25

    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…

  • Cary Arms

    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…

  • Dartmoor Inn

    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…

  • St Elizabeth's House

    Plymouth

    Prepare to be pampered. In this 17th-century manor house turned boutique bolthole, free-standing slipper baths, oak furniture and Egyptian cotton grace…

  • Higher Venton Farm

    Dartmoor National Park

    This gorgeous 16th-century farmhouse could be used to define the architectural style 'picture-postcard thatch'. With patchwork quilts, hobbit-sized…

  • 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…

  • Three Crowns

    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…

  • Osborne

    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…

  • Tor Royal Farm

    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)…

  • Two Bridges

    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,…

  • 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…

  • Brimpts Farm

    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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Headland View

    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…

    • placement: fullWidth
    • path: Destinations/POIs/superzone
    • possible size: [970, 250], [970, 90], [728, 90], [300, 250], [320, 50], [1, 1],
    • targeting:
      {
        "position": "superzone"
      }