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The Priory - Gin Stay Package Special Offer

Wareham

There’s certainly nothing monastic about the rooms in this much-loved hotel, standing in four acres of lovely grounds bordered by the River Frome beside the Saxon priory church.

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Lords of the Manor - 'Taste of the Cotswolds' Special Offer

Upper Slaughter

Winding lanes lead to this 17th-century former rectory, ‘a bit hidden away’, in a ‘gorgeous location’, in 'beautifully maintained' gardens on the River Eye.

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The Scarlet - 'Advanced Purchase' Special Offer

Mawgan Porth

Celebrate a romantic weekend away with the ultimate feel good factor at this prestigious eco spa and add an extra touch of coastal romance with a glass of Champagne in the clifftop hot tub.

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Cary Arms & Spa - 'Celebration Hideaway' Special Offer

Babbacombe

Right on the edge of the water with unrestricted sea views, Cary Arms and Spa combines the warmth of a British inn with the decadent details of a luxury hotel. Little wonder it's a favourite for romantic retreats and proposals.

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Southernhay House - Complimentary Cocktail Special Offer

Exeter

An exquisitely decorated boutique hotel on a quiet street in Exeter, Southernhay House Hotel has a seductive style with rich colours and sumptuous furnishings as well as an intimate atmosphere.

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Locanda on the Weir - August Three Nights for the Price of Two Special Offer

Porlock Weir

Where Exmoor meets the Bristol Channel, this foodie retreat which oozes personality and style in its eclectic rooms is 'probably as good as it gets for a small hotel', write readers.

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Talland Bay Hotel - 'Coastal Paths and Bubble Baths' Special Offer

Talland-By-Looe

In 'one of the most idyllic spots ever', this dog-friendly hotel 'near the end of an extremely narrow lane' overlooks cliff-top gardens filled with larky sculpture and Wonderland whimsy.

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Burleigh Court - 'Cosy Country Break' Special Offer

Stroud

‘We call it The Happy Place,’ wrote a reader in praise of this manor house hotel in ‘Cider with Rosie’ country, and our inspector’s stay was happy indeed.

From £65 per night

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Blue Hayes - 10% Discount October Special Offer

St Ives

After a day browsing the galleries of this buzzy, arty town, you can escape the crowds to sit serenely sipping cocktails in the sub-tropical gardens at Malcolm Herring’s small hotel.

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The Old Coastguard - Winter Escape Special Offer

Penzance

‘My favourite hotel anywhere in the world,’ writes a reader of this welcoming pub-with-rooms in an enchanting Cornish fishing village.

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Old Church Farm - '1000 years' celebratory discount special offer

Bristol

A Saxon royal hunting lodge in the Gloucestershire countryside, rebuilt over centuries, is run today as a private hotel by ‘lovely hosts’ Christopher Trim and Kathryn Warner.

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The Queensberry, Bath

There’s a huge sense of fun at this stylish hotel, whose logo is Vanity Fair’s caricature of the 9th Marquess of Queensberry, Oscar Wilde’s Nemesis.

Summer Lodge, Evershot

'It's ‘fiercely expensive’, but this Relais & Châteaux hotel in a chocolate-box village doesn’t stint on the traditional country house luxuries, drapes, stripes, sofas and chandeliers, florals, antiques, paintings.

Lewtrenchard Manor, Okehampton

A ‘stunning Jacobean building’ is, astonishingly, largely the creation of Victorian squire, parson and prolific author the Revd Sabine Baring-Gould.

Driftwood Hotel, Porthscatho

‘This hotel is all about position – on the cliffs above the beach and beautiful gardens,’ a reader writes.

Burgh Island Hotel, Bigbury-on-Sea

Pack your Schiaparelli gowns, beach pants and playsuits, and board the 'sea tractor' for a trip back to the 1930s at this Art Deco hotel on a tidal island where the beau monde came to play.

Tresanton, St Mawes

‘You feel as though you’re on the French Riviera’ at Olga Polizzi’s seaside hotel ‘in one of the most idyllic locations you could hope to come across’.

Cowley Manor, Cheltenham

A through-the-looking-glass sort of place, this hotel playfully inverts the traditional country house theme, with bold interiors created for new owners the Experimental Group.

Padstow Townhouse, Padstow

Hidden in a back street of Padstow’s old town, these sybaritic B&B suites, created by chef Paul Ainsworth and his wife, are an ideal retreat for foodies.

Hotel Endsleigh, Tavistock

‘An enchanting destination’ is how readers describe Olga Polizzi’s Regency hunting lodge, which stands by the River Tamar in an Elysian landscape designed by Humphry Repton.

The 25 Boutique B&B, Torquay

This delightfully eccentric boutique B&B, a stroll from Torquay’s seafront, has won numerous awards for its singular style and luxurious standards.

Chapel House, Penzance

Gorgeous interiors and a friendly, informal ambience are a winning combination at Susan Stuart’s beautiful B&B, where every bedroom has a sea view, and breakfast is quite special.

Dorset House, Lyme Regis

Dorset House describes itself as a ‘breakfast with rooms’, which is a clue that the morning feast in this eco-friendly, cream-washed Georgian house is a bit out of the ordinary.

Gara Rock, Salcombe

What began life as a cliff-top coastguard station in 1847 has metamorphosed into a relaxed luxury hotel in rural seclusion, with its own beach a walk away.

Cross Lane House, Minehead

Cross Lane House has closed.

Cider House, Yelverton

In the grounds of Buckland Abbey, the former brew house is now a B&B with four country-chic bedrooms, while breakfast eggs are from the hens in the abbey kitchen garden.

The Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa, Bath

At the centre of a glorious Georgian crescent, two adjoining mansions are home to an elegant yet family-friendly hotel with oasis garden and beautiful spa.

The Ollerod, Beaminster

Eclectic menus and stellar cooking are a big attraction at this 14th-century clergy house, now a restaurant-led hotel with recently renovated bedrooms that combine pale paint finishes with designer wallpaper.

The Pig at Combe, Honiton

The Gloriana of Robin Hutson’s Pig hotel collection (see other entries), this Grade I-listed Elizabethan beauty stands in ‘wonderful grounds in a special location’ in the peaceful Otter valley.

Calcot & Spa, Tetbury

Amid gardens, native woodland and meadow, this 16th-century manor house is today a family-friendly hotel and spa with contemporary comforts and a choice of formal and informal dining.

Thornbury Castle, THORNBURY

Massive crenellated walls, with arrow slits and multi-tier bay windows, enclose panelled interiors adorned with tapestries and suits of armour at this Tudor castle and Relais et Château hotel.

Teffont House, Salisbury

A loyal following of guests returns time and again to this 17th-century house, with stone-mullioned windows in 'a lovely quiet location, with nice gardens'.

The Idle Rocks, St Mawes

With a waterside terrace, coolly stylish interiors, well-equipped bedrooms and a chef who honed his craft in Raymond Blanc’s kitchen, this Edwardian hotel in a fishing village on the Fal estuary is the place to idle away blissful days.

The Old Rectory, Boscastle

With romantic Thomas Hardy associations, this Victorian rectory is run today as a B&B with traditional bedrooms, original features, lovingly tended garden, and home-grown produce at breakfast.

The Luttrell Arms Hotel, Dunster

In a medieval village overlooked by a red sandstone castle, the old guest house for Cleeve Abbey is now a friendly, unstuffy hotel, with a mix of bedroom styles, eclectically furnished public rooms, gorgeous bar, and menus catering to all tastes.

Mullion Cove Hotel, Helston

An iconic white Victorian hotel on a cliff-top is today a dog- and family-friendly hotel with spa, outdoor pool, informal bar dining, and more ambitious cooking in the Atlantic View restaurant.

The Old Quay House, Fowey

The Fowey estuary washes around the rear terrace at this white stucco Victorian hotel with boutique-chic bedrooms in restful shades, and restaurant serving classic dishes with a modern twist.

Dart Marina, Dartmouth

Big picture windows frame views of the Dart at this cool, contemporary hotel with a leisure vibe, uncluttered chic bedrooms, relaxed gourmet dining in the riverside restaurant and alfresco.

The Pig near Bath, Pensford

The setting is pure hog heaven at Robin Hutson’s third Pig hotel, surrounded by a deer park in a fold in the Mendips. The part-Georgian building comes in the group’s signature shabby-chic style.

The Pig on the Beach, Studland

There is a hint of Castle Gormenghast about this fairytale 1820s marine villa, with its jumble of roofs, gables, gargoyles, towers and dormers, in gardens running down to a sandy beach.

Thyme, Southrop

A charmed ‘village within a village’, this collection of honeyed buildings houses chic rooms surrounded by pretty gardens, with outdoor pool, spa, cookery school, bar, and short, modern menus of country produce in the Ox Barn.

Trewornan Manor, Wadebridge

In 25 acres of mature grounds, this handsome stone manor house has seven chic bedrooms with emperor bed and home-made treats, a relaxing lounge, friendly staff who deliver a much-praised breakfast with a smile.

No.15 by GuestHouse, Bath

The three Guest brothers made their first bold foray into hospitality with this boutique hotel and spa occupying three Grade I listed town houses on a splendid Georgian terrace.

Lympstone Manor, Exmouth

Michelin-starred chef Michael Caines has created a country house hotel for the 21st century, a foodie destination and place of soft-spoken luxury, in a Georgian mansion overlooking the Exe estuary.

Gidleigh Park, CHAGFORD

A single-track lane winds its way to this Tudor-style country house, in gardens and woodland, on the banks of the Teign, on the edge of Dartmoor national

Lucknam Park, Chippenham

Approached down a mile-long avenue of lime and beech trees, this ‘very grand and lovely’ Palladian mansion exults in 500 acres of parkland and gardens.

The Swan, Bibury

On the banks of the River Colne, this updated 17th-century coaching inn mixes country-style and contemporary comfort in well-equipped bedrooms, while dining options include gastropub and brasserie fare.

Trevose Harbour House, St Ives

Owned and run by hospitality professionals with a passion for provenance and sustainability, this white-stuccoed 19th-century boutique guest house overlooking the harbour has light-and-airy interiors and paintings by St Ives artists.

Coombeshead Farm, Lewannick

Chef-owner farmers Tom Adams and April Bloomfield draw inspiration from European agriturismo at their rustic-chic guest house and restaurant in an ancient farmhouse and outbuildings.

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Featured hotels with Special Offers

Best romantic hotels in West Country

The Priory - Gin Stay Package Special Offer

Wareham

Lords of the Manor - 'Taste of the Cotswolds' Special Offer

Upper Slaughter

The Scarlet - 'Advanced Purchase' Special Offer

Mawgan Porth

Cary Arms & Spa - 'Celebration Hideaway' Special Offer

Babbacombe

Southernhay House - Complimentary Cocktail Special Offer

Exeter

Locanda on the Weir - August Three Nights for the Price of Two Special Offer

Porlock Weir

Talland Bay Hotel - 'Coastal Paths and Bubble Baths' Special Offer

Talland-By-Looe

Burleigh Court - 'Cosy Country Break' Special Offer

Stroud

Blue Hayes - 10% Discount October Special Offer

St Ives

The Old Coastguard - Winter Escape Special Offer

Penzance

Old Church Farm - '1000 years' celebratory discount special offer

Bristol

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