The Best Hotels in Devon

Nestled in a wooded valley, Gidleigh Park boasts 107 acres of mature grounds, within the wilds of Dartmoor. With an award winning restaurant, this estate is just 6 minutes’ drive from Chagford.

This quintessential country house hotel has free WiFi throughout and offers individually styled accommodation with views over the grounds. The rooms feature a flat-screen TV and an en suite bathroom. The self-contained cottage boasts an open plan living area and 2 bedrooms.

In the mornings, Gidleigh Park serves a full English breakfast, with continental options. The award winning restaurant serves imaginative dishes, prepared using locally sourced produce. The kitchen garden provides fresh herbs and fruit. Meals can be complemented by a fine wine from the large wine cellar.

The Gidleigh Park estate offers several walking routes and a boot room for guests’ use. The grounds are also home to resident honeybees. The country house is ideally located for exploring the popular local route which follows Mariners Way, between Kestor and Gidleigh. Free private parking is available in the grounds.

In the heart of Dartmoor National Park and 15 minutes from the A30, the historic, Bovey Castle sits high on the valley's edge. It offers a spa and golf course, and free parking.

The castle is situated over 3 floors and overlooks Edwardian gardens, the golf course and the River Bovey. Some bedrooms have views, and all have facilities for making tea and coffee and a TV.

There are two restaurant choices for dining, The Great Western Grill, with à la carte menu, offering traditional favourites, meats, grills, steaks, house specials, fish and shellfish. Dishes range from dressed Brixham crab salad to red wine braised oxtail cottage pie, and poached native lobster with truffle macaroni cheese. Also the Smith’s Brasserie offers dishes inspired from the Mediterranean, with countryside views and a fire pit.

Bovey Castle also offers a choice of breakfast and afternoon tea.

The hotel offers activities, including falconry displays, woodland walks, a indoor swimming pool, whirlpool, sauna, steam room, gym, a range of beauty treatments and a range of activities on site including a 4x4 off road track, sloe gin making, rifle shooting, clay pigeon shooting and archery.

An impressive building with an outdoor pool open all year round, Hotel du Vin Exeter boasts free WiFi, a bar and 24-hour front desk.

All rooms have an en-suite bathroom with luxury toiletries and a monsoon shower, and some have a bath. Modern touches include and a flat-screen TV.

The library has over 750 books while the spa offers a selection of treatments, and sessions at the spa must be booked in advance. For some exercise, guests can use the pool.

The lounge, where snacks are available, overlooks the walled gardens that surround the hotel. The inside/outside pool is located in the walled garden, just across the lawn from the Ren spa. The restaurant boasts a theatre-style kitchen and British and traditional dishes, and the bar specialises in cocktails.

In the heart of Exeter, a 15-minute walk from Exeter Central Rail Station, Hotel du Vin Exeter is just 20 minutes’ drive from Exmouth.

Located in Salcombe, 500 metres from Salcombe North sands, Harbour Beach Club, Hotel & Spa provides accommodation with a fitness centre, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. With a bar, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The hotel features an indoor pool, hot tub and room service.

Each room is fitted with a wardrobe and a TV, and certain rooms at the hotel have a balcony. Guest rooms include a safety deposit box.

Breakfast is available, and includes à la carte, continental and Full English/Irish options.

At Harbour Beach Club, Hotel & Spa guests are welcome to take advantage of a spa centre.

Staff at the accommodation are always available to provide guidance at the reception.

Newton Abbot Racecourse is 45 km from Harbour Beach Club, Hotel & Spa, while Totnes Castle is 30 km away. Exeter International Airport is 77 km from the property.

Set in Exmouth, 11 km from Sandy Park Rugby Stadium, Lympstone Manor Hotel Restaurant & Vineyard - Relais & Chateaux offers accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, a seasonal outdoor swimming pool and a garden. Among the various facilities of this property are a terrace, a bar and a tennis court. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, a shuttle service, room service and free WiFi throughout the property.

All rooms are fitted with a private bathroom, while some rooms also offer a balcony and others also have a sea view.

A continental, Full English/Irish or vegetarian breakfast can be enjoyed at the property. At the hotel you will find a restaurant serving British and European cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and vegan options can also be requested.

The area is popular for hiking and cycling, and car hire is available at Lympstone Manor Hotel Restaurant & Vineyard - Relais & Chateaux.

Newton Abbot Racecourse is 34 km from the accommodation, while Powderham Castle is 22 km from the property. Exeter International Airport is 15 km away.

The Mason Arms is located on Devon’s Jurassic Coast, just a 10-minute walk from Branscombe Beach. Dating back to the 14th-century, this property offers an award-winning restaurant, locally brewed ales and free parking.

The Mason has rooms located in the original building and cottage rooms which are set in the hotels gardens. They include TVs, wooden beamed ceilings and some have valley or sea views. Free WiFi is available at the property however this may be restricted due to our location in Branscombe

The restaurant serves fine food featuring local ingredients including lobster and crab, subject to availability The pub has a huge open fireplace and offers a bar menu. There is also has an outdoor seating area.

Axminster and Honiton Train Stations are both within a 10-minute drive of The Mason Arms. Exeter Airport is 12 miles away.

Free parking is available on site subject to availability

On the waterfront, Harbour Hotel & Spa Salcombe offers a luxurious Spa with five treatment rooms, indoor pool, hot tub, sauna and fitness area and features free Wi-Fi and free parking at a secure off-site location. In the beautiful coastal town of Salcombe, the hotel’s lounge has stunning views from every window.

The spacious and modern en suite rooms all have a TV and facilities for making tea and coffee. Most rooms also have balconies and sea views.

The popular market town of Kingsbridge is 15 minutes' drive from Harbour Hotel & Spa Salcombe. Dartmoor National Park is just a 30-minute drive away and Plymouth city centre can be reached after 50 minutes' drive.

This recently converted 200-year-old original mill house is located on the banks of the river Exe in Exeter. Headweir Mill House features a garden, free parking and free WiFi, just a 10-minute walk from Exeter Cathedral.

All rooms are en suite and feature hot drink making facilities including Nespresso® coffee machines, flat-screen smart TV's, luxury beds and bedding, complimentary toiletries, hairdryers and ironing facilities. Some rooms have garden and river views.

University of Exeter is 1.5 km and Sandy Park Rugby Stadium is 6 km from the property. The nearest airport is Exeter International Airport, 11 km from Headweir Mill House.

In 125 acres of stunning grounds, this resort offers beautiful views towards Dartmoor and Exmoor and features over 40 different activities. There is free Wi-Fi and free parking, and Dartmoor National Park is 25 miles away.

The luxury self-catering lodges have all modern conveniences, including an open-plan living space with a washer/dryer, American fridge/freezer, electric oven, and hob. Each lodge has a private deck with a hot tub and an alfresco dining table and chairs.

The Manor House has vaulted brick ceilings and stone walls and offers luxurious rooms furnished with antiques. Many rooms have picturesque views, and all have TVs and facilities for making tea and coffee.

You can play a game of tennis on the all-weather tennis courts or try your hand at archery, axe throwing, or attack sense for an additional charge, and the swimming pool, gym, and fitness classes are complimentary. There is a croquet lawn and open woodland for children to play in and explore.

Fresh Atlantic fish and locally reared meat both feature on the menu in the Cellar's bar &area Restaurant. A full-cooked breakfast is available each morning. There is also The Bistro restaurant as well as Library Bar on the resort.

South Molton is a 15-minute drive from the hotel, and Barnstaple is 25 minutes away by car. The nearest North Devon beach at Westward Ho! is 20 miles away.

Highcliffe House offers adult-only bed and breakfast accommodation in Lynton in Exmoor National Park. The property boasts a terrace and views of the sea. Free on-site parking and WiFi are available.

The rooms are fitted with a flat-screen smart TV including complimentary Netflix and Amazon Prime, USB charging stations and tea/coffee making facilities. Bedrooms feature a seating area where you can relax. Each room is fitted with Amazon Alexa and an ensuite bathroom. Extras include bathrobes, a hairdryer and free toiletries.

You will find a shared lounge at the property, and guests are able to enjoy the on-site bar and terrace.

Barnstaple is 23 km from Highcliffe House, while Ilfracombe is 20 km from the property. Taunton, with links to the M5 motorway, is 44 miles from Highcliffe House.

Situated in the small town of Lynton, by the estuary of West Lyn River and next to the Lynton and Lynmouth Cliff Railway, Seawood House Boutique Hotel boasts elegant rooms with sea view, free Wi-Fi, an outdoor seating area with panoramic views, and free parking.

Each room at Seawood House Boutique Hotel features a flat-screen Sky TV, an en suite bathroom, and a hospitality tray. Rooms offer scenic views of the Bristol Channel.

Exmoor National Park is a 10-minute drive away, and Barnstaple is 20 miles from the hotel. Both Exeter and Weston-super-Mare can be reached within an hour and a half by car.

Bayards Cove Inn is located in the centre of Dartmouth. This historic hotel has refurbished luxury bedrooms with free WiFi, and views over the river and sea. The Inn is a short walk to the shopping areas of the town.

The cafe, bar and restaurant is on the ground floor offering drinks and snacks, with internet access.

Each bedroom has a flat-screen TV.

We have no parking of our own, parking is public around the town center.

Set in a charming fishing village, in the Hartland Devon Heritage Coast, The Red Lion Hotel features rooms with striking sea or harbour views. There is free private parking, free WiFi. Free Entrance to Clovelly Village and Gardens plus free use of the landrover service.

The rooms have a TV and private bathroom with bath or shower.

With bay views, The Red Lion’s restaurant serves fish which is caught each day. Seasonal, local produce also comes from Clovelly Estate Gardens nearby.

The harbour bar at The Red Lion serves snacks and drinks, and looks out across the quay and the cottages. You can play darts at the hotel.

Coastal walks are popular. The nearest airport is Exeter International Airport, 71 miles from the property.

Nestled amid 10 acres of private grounds, on the southern slopes of Dartmoor National Park, this family-run award-winning hotel provides the ideal base from which to explore the natural beauty of South Devon.

Offering all the warmth and charm of an English country house combined with friendly service and attention to detail of your hosts, the Hassell family, Ilsington Country House Hotel & Spa has something for everyone.

To ensure a truly relaxing stay, the hotel boasts idyllic views over the surrounding countryside towards Haytor and a new spa facility with an indoor pool, a hydrotherapy pool, a sauna, a steam room and a fitness suite. Treatments may also be booked in advance. Free WiFi is also available throughout the property.

Set in Exeter, 20 km from Newton Abbot Racecourse, Weeke Barton offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. 22 km from Sandy Park Rugby Stadium and 20 km from Castle Drogo, the property features a bar and barbecue facilities. The property is allergy-free and is situated 25 km from Powderham Castle.

The rooms are equipped with a private bathroom fitted with a shower and a hairdryer, while some rooms also feature a kitchen equipped with a fridge. At the hotel each room is equipped with a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV.

The breakfast offers Full English/Irish, vegetarian or vegan options. At Weeke Barton you will find a restaurant serving British cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and vegan options can also be requested.

The area is popular for hiking and cycling, and bike hire is available at this 4-star hotel.

Riviera International Centre is 32 km from the accommodation, while Tiverton Castle is 37 km from the property. Exeter International Airport is 26 km away.

The Moorland Hotel, Haytor, Devon features a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and restaurant in Haytor. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. The accommodation provides evening entertainment and luggage storage space.

Guest rooms in the hotel are equipped with a flat-screen TV. Every room is fitted with a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. All units will provide guests with a wardrobe and a coffee machine.

A buffet, à la carte or continental breakfast can be enjoyed at the property.

Newton Abbot Racecourse is 15 km from The Moorland Hotel, Haytor, Devon, while Sandy Park Rugby Stadium is 32 km away. Exeter International Airport is 37 km from the property.

Situated in Tavistock, Among the various facilities are a shared lounge and a bar. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk.

At the inn, the rooms are fitted with a desk and a TV. The private bathroom is fitted with a hair dryer.

A selection of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including cycling and darts.

Plymouth is 26 km from The Cornish Arms. The nearest airport is Exeter International Airport, 75 km from the property.

On the edge of Dartmoor National Park, Mill End Hotel features a creative restaurant, elegant bedrooms and free Wi-Fi. The hotel is set in leafy grounds just outside Chagford.

With traditional decor, the rooms at Mill End each have a luxury bathroom with fluffy towels and free toiletries. Most rooms have scenic views, and all feature a TV and tea/coffee facilities.

The award-winning Restaurant serves modern British cuisine and fresh seafood, using local and seasonal produce. Generous breakfasts are served daily, including cooked and continental options.

With a picturesque location in the Teign River Valley, Mill End Hotel is surrounded by scenic walking tracks. Both Exeter and Newton Abbott are a 25-minute drive away and Easton is a 10-minute walk.

* Pet friendly
* 2 Rosette Restaurant
* 3 Star Hotel

Overlooking Dartmouth Marina and the picturesque River Dart, The Dart Marina Hotel offers stylish rooms. With free parking and free Wi-Fi, there is also an award-winning Bistro.

Rooms at Dart Marina each have a private modern bathroom and tea/coffee facilities with mineral water. All rooms have a flat-screen TV, binoculars and scenic river views.

Zephyr Bistro offers fresh local produce served in a relaxed setting overlooking the River Dart. Zephyr bar also serves a selection of light snacks and cocktails. During the summer months a waterfront pop up bar serves a selection of drinks.

Just a few minutes' walk from Dartmouth centre, Dart Marina Hotel is a 30-minute drive from the beautiful Dartmoor National Park. The popular beaches on Devon's coast are a 10-minute drive away.

Built around the famous South Zeal Menhir Standing Stone, this 12th-century manor house is set in its own 4-acre monastery gardens in a pretty Devonshire village. A granite Tudor porch leads to a 536-year-old bar with a roaring log fire, and there is free WiFi and free parking on site.

The Oxenham Arms Hotel Devon is one of the oldest inns in England. Home to a 14th century pirate It was once visited for a month by Charles Dickens and is the subject of a great many literary works.

The Oxenham Arms Hotel Devon boasts traditionally furnished rooms, which retain charming old original features like wooden beams and stone walls. Each room is decorated with antiques, and also benefits from a TV and an en-suite bathroom or shower room.

The AA Rosette awarded restaurant has picturesque views of Dartmoor. Guests can enjoy seasonal lunches, evening meals, and bar food - prepared using high-quality local produce.

An array of activities are offered in the area, such as golfing and horse riding. The hotel also offers free use of bicycles and car hire. Exeter is 20 miles from The Oxenham Arms Hotel Devon. The A30 road can be reached within 3 miles.