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. A guest returning after a few years was happy to report that 'everything is as it should be'. Petra Lampe and Martyn Scarterfield's seaside bolthole has the feel of a private home. Bedrooms, with rich colours and mix of vintage and contemporary furnishings, all have views over sea and estuary, and come with binoculars to better appreciate them. There's a cosy lounge with green velvet sofas and books, an inviting decked terrace, plus a path down to the beach, where you can take the sea tractor to Burgh Island. Chef Martyn's short-choice daily changing evening meals (advance notice required), served in the palm-filled garden room with more of those views, might include braised pork belly with seared scallops. 'The most marvellous breakfasts' are served at this 'haven of peace and civilisation'. (Nigel Mackintosh)