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Hotels by the sea in Devon
Hotels by the sea in Devon: luxury romantic hotels to family friendly hotels in Devon The Devon coast is one of the UK's most exquisite attributes. A source of entertainment, phenomenal beauty and immense pleasure, it morphs from being tranquil and restorative to dramatic and invigorating according to the seasons, and sometimes the time of day.
Watersmeet, Woolacombe
Featured Hotels with Special Offers
Cary Arms & Spa
Babbacombe, Devon
Early Bird Special Offer
You can arrive by sea and moor at this secluded hotel, which clings to the cliffs above the Teign estuary. Beach huts in tropical coastal gardens have wall-to-wall glass doors, a sunbathing deck, views across Lyme Bay.
Soar Mill Cove Hotel
Salcombe, Devon
'Stay Longer Save More' Special Offer
Binoculars are supplied for dolphin- spotting at this much-loved, family- friendly hotel. Bedrooms have glass doors leading to patio or balcony, views of cove and coastal gardens, or National Trust countryside. Wild-flower walks and beach days beckon.
More Hotels by the sea in Devon
The Cricket Inn
Kingsbridge, Devon
Twisty lanes and steep hills ensure this village inn, with its celebrated seafood and views over Beesands beach on Devon's coast, still feels like a wonderful discovery.
Watersmeet
Woolacombe, Devon
'The location is stunning, with views of the Devon coast with its sandy beaches and tumbled rocks,' writes a reader delighted by this family-friendly hotel.
Burgh Island Hotel
Bigbury-On-Sea, Devon
You can dine in style in the Grand Ballroom or hunker down in the cosy old Pilchard inn at this extraordinary Art Deco hotel on a tidal island just a sea tractor ride from the 21st century.
The 25 Boutique B&B
Torquay, Devon
This delightfully eccentric boutique B&B, a stroll from Torquay's seafront, has won numerous awards for its singular style and luxurious standards. Run with great warmth by Andy and Julian Banner-Price, it is known for its funky features, state-of-the-art touches and fastidious attention to detail.
Orestone Manor
Torquay, Devon
In sub-tropical gardens with views over Lyme Bay, this family-run hotel offers a wide choice of accommodation, and imaginative, locally sourced food.
Gara Rock
Salcombe, Devon
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.
Bayards Cove Inn
Dartmouth, Devon
A stroll from the quay, behind a quaint, jettied, black-and-white facade, a drop-in café, bar and restaurant has excellent pet-friendly bedrooms, approached via creaky, winding stairs.
The Pig at Harlyn Bay
Padstow, Devon
Frilly waves lap the sands of Harlyn Bay, a short stroll from Robin Hutson's seventh Pig (see index), but it is the seaside of JMW Turner that is conjured here.
South Sands
Salcombe, Devon
The bright and breezy restaurant, terrace and many of the New England-style bedrooms overlook South Sands beach at this contemporary hotel, where you can bring your dog, dine alfresco on Fowey mussels or crab linguine, and sleep within sight and sound of the waves.
Lympstone Manor
Exmouth, Devon
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.
Thurlestone Hotel
Kingsbridge, Devon
In 19 acres of sub-tropical gardens, this family-owned 65-room spa hotel is a happy marriage of the traditional and informal, with well-equipped rooms, fine dining in the smart Trevilder, and a gastropub menu in the 16th-century village inn.
The Royal George
Bideford, Devon
With views over the Torr and Torridge estuary, this 18th-century former inn is now a restaurant with simply but chic and affordable bedrooms, upstairs an in a quayside annexe.
Highcliffe House
Lynton, Devon
Robert Walshe and Richard Robinson have created 'something very special' at their adults-only B&B in a Victorian hillside house in woodland, overlooking Exmoor's rugged coast.
Hotels by the sea in Devon: luxury romantic hotels to family friendly hotels in Devon The Devon coast is one of the UK's most exquisite attributes. A source of entertainment, phenomenal beauty and immense pleasure, it morphs from being tranquil and restorative to dramatic and invigorating according to the seasons, and sometimes the time of day. The beaches, the sea views, the coastal walking - it's all part of what makes Devon such a popular holiday hotspot in the UK. Go surfing at Saunton Sands in North Devon. Sail or kayak from the beaches or along the estuary in Salcombe, South Devon - famous for its ice cream as well as its spectacular views. Stroll along the South West Coast Path, dropping down onto the beaches that pepper it in a variety of sandy or pebble bays from which to take in the world around you. Then again, you may prefer the simple joy of coffee with a view or a superbly decadent afternoon tea. Offering both family friendly holidays in Devon as well as luxurious and romantic ones, Devon has all the sensual pleasures that make up a well rounded mini break. Superb food, beautiful location, lots of outdoor entertainment and excellent hospitality await in a variety of guises. Soar Mill Cove, for example, offers a spectacular take on family friendly Devon holidays, with plenty of sports and entertainment and a beach just a stone's throw away. Even dogs are welcome. Then again, there's also the likes of Thurlestone Hotel, a short stroll both the beach and the golf course. For the ultimate in romantic Devon holidays, you would be hard pushed to find somewhere more exceptional than the 1930s glamour of Burgh Island - not only on the coast but on its own private island connected to the mainland only by a strip of sand visible according to the tide. However you choose to enjoy the Devon coast, the hotels, hospitality and experiences will not disappoint.
