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Hotels in Devon
A stay in Devon offers so much to see and do and our hotels are as varied too. Enjoy cream teas, hearty home-cooking or fine dining at our choice of independently reviewed hotels.
Hotel Endsleigh, Milton Abbot
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The Horn of Plenty
Gulworthy, Devon
Up to 25% off Dinner, Bed and Breakfast Special Offer
With glorious views over the Tamar valley and a good choice of rooms and suites, this former mine captain's house has long been a gastronomic destination.
Cary Arms & Spa
Babbacombe, Devon
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A cosy beamed pub is the warm heart of this hotel, in the shelter of wooded, red sandstone cliffs that reminded the young Queen Victoria of 'a ballet or a play where nymphs appear'.
Southernhay House
Exeter, Devon
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A Roman Doric portico makes a swanky statement about this Grade II listed Georgian house, but within lies a stylish yet relaxed and fun boutique hotel that is an oasis in the heart of the city.
Soar Mill Cove Hotel
Salcombe, Devon
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You'll find everything you need for a holiday at this family-run, child-friendly, dog-friendly hotel tucked away in a valley, with a path to a secluded sandy beach.
The Bull Inn
Totnes, Devon
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Ethical sourcing and sustainability are at the heart of this organic pub with beautifully styled rooms and imaginative food featuring local and seasonal produce.
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Hotel Endsleigh
Tavistock, Devon
Olga Polizzi's beautifully styled Georgian fishing lodge, built for the Duke of Bedford and scandalous Duchess Georgiana, stands in a picturesque designed landscape with the River Tamar running through.
The Collective at Woolsery
Devon
With produce sourced from its own farm and organic market garden, and beautifully styled and lavishly equipped bedrooms spread across cottages and above the village shop, this is a truly exceptional gastropub, a great place for foodies.
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.
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.
Mill End Hotel
Chagford, Devon
The River Teign runs through the garden of this dog-friendly country house hotel with a wide choice of rooms, a warm and friendly ambience, good food, great walks from the door.
The Henley
Bigbury-On-Sea, Devon
The 'amazing views' over Bigbury-on-Sea's sands towards Burgh Island are what first impress about this former Edwardian holiday home, but guests also appreciate the 'wonderful welcome, comfortable, characterful bedrooms, and accomplished cooking' at The Henley.
Dart Marina
Dartmouth, Devon
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.
Plantation House
Plymouth, Devon
From bread to truffles, they cook as much as possible on site in this 'very cosy and friendly hotel' in the rolling South Hams countryside between wild Dartmoor and the sandy beaches of Bigbury Bay.
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.
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.
Ilsington Country House Hotel & Spa
Newton Abbot, Devon
In wooded grounds with Dartmoor National Park on the doorstep, the Hassell family's country-house hotel and beautiful spa impresses with a warm welcome, great service, fine-dining restaurant and bistro.
The Cridford Inn
Exeter, Devon
Down a single-track road on the edge of Dartmoor national park, this dog-friendly, ancient, thatched and whitewashed pub, with four individually designed bedrooms, is a local hub serving exceptional gastropub fare.
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.
The Red Lion Hotel
Bideford, Devon, United Kingdom
All bedrooms have a sea view at this hotel on the harbour of a stunningly picturesque, privately owned, car-free fishing village.
Tavistock House Hotel
Tavistock, Devon
An elegant stucco-fronted townhouse, Brad and Gill Walker's B&B offers super-stylish and well-appointed bedrooms and a continental breakfast, with park, tennis and leisure pool just across the road.
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.

Hollamoor Farm
Barnstaple, Devon
A 'charming country B&B', Sir Bourchier ('George') and Lady Caroline Wrey's 18th-century farmhouse in Tarka the Otter country 'hits all the bases' for families, dogs and horses.

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.

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.

Kentisbury Grange Hotel
Barnstable, Devon
Choose a stylish bedroom, suite or waterside lodge at this Victorian merchant's house in landscaped grounds, where imaginative brasserie-style fare is served in the coach house.

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.

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.

The Rock Inn
Newton Abbot, Devon
Steep stairs lead to characterful beamed bedrooms at this family-run inn in a rural Dartmoor village, where an eclectic menu mixes classic pub grub with some impressively gastro dishes, served by friendly efficient staff.

The Old Rectory Hotel
Martinhoe, Devon
In an isolated hamlet on the edge of Exmoor national park, where hog-backed cliffs tower above the Bristol Channel, this hotel, in a handsome rectory dating back to the 16th century, 'goes from strength to strength'.

The Pig at Combe
Honiton, Devon
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.

Cider House
Yelverton, Devon
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.

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.

Brightham House
Near Salcombe , Devon
Filled with knickknacks, vintage furniture and fun, this cherished, owner-run B&B offers characterful, individually styled bedrooms, a Tuscan-inspired oasis garden and a splendid breakfast served in the light-filled conservatory.

The Dartmoor Inn
Nr Okehampton, Devon
Run by a local family, this cosy whitewashed pub and restaurant with rooms has a well-deserved reputation for creative cooking.

The Mole Resort
Umberleigh, Devon
A family- and dog-friendly leisure resort in the Mole valley, this deconstructed hotel offers a choice of traditional rooms and eco-friendly lodges, morning-to-night activities, formal and casual dining.
A stay in Devon offers so much to see and do and our hotels are as varied too. Enjoy cream teas, hearty home-cooking or fine dining at our choice of independently reviewed hotels. Hotels, B&Bs, country houses, inns, restaurants with rooms in Devon This lovely county includes the wildness of Dartmoor, the gentle charms of Salcombe and wonderful beaches of South Devon. Totnes is known for its alternative lifestyle and the quality of the its local food produce, and its proximity to the cultural life of Dartmouth has a charming setting on the river Dart, a fine old castle and good eating places. Choose from luxurious Devon country house hotels in rolling countryside, to cliff-top hotels with stunning sea views, Devon's dog friendly hotels, and even a hotel on a secluded island. For history buffs, Plymouth is the old maritime centre where Sir Francis Drake memorably played his rubber of bowls. Visit Exeter for its lovely medieval cathedral and the charms of waterside Topsham. The Southwest coastal path has memorable cliff-side walks linking seaside resorts. If you or someone you know is planning a wedding, take a look at our favourite wedding venues in Devon. You can also see our recommended hotels in North Devon, and hotels in South Devon. For holiday ideas in Devon, see VisitEngland