We have created a list with the best luxury hotels in Devon, UK. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Sara Lind & Adam Larsen. Updated February 2024.
Boutique hotel.Delightful property. Elegant. 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.Show full description
I rate this as the most BEAUTIFUL luxury hotel in Devon.
Highly elegant. Historic. Great value. In 5 acres of landscaped gardens, this hotel has magnificent views over Sidmouth and the coastline. It offers award-winning food, free parking, and has a lift that accesses every floor. The hotel has an AA Rosette for its cuisine, and there is also a resident orchestra and sun lounge. A full English breakfast is available each morning, served in the elegant eating area. The Victoria Hotel is an easy 5-minute walk into the town centre, with its pretty shops, cafes and traditional pubs selling local ales and produce. Exeter is around 20 minutes’ drive away. The White Room restaurant offers customers a more informal dining experience. This non-smoking hotel offers heated indoor and outdoor pools for guests to use. There is also a sauna, spa bath, full-size snooker table and games room. Please note that gentlemen are kindly requested to wear a jacket and tie in the dining room during evening dinner service.Show full description
I think this place could be the most ELEGANT luxury hotel in Devon. It also has great affordability.
Boutique hotel.Great location. Popular among couples.Opened October 2021. 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. This 4-star hotel offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. The hotel features an indoor pool, spa centre and a concierge service. Each room is fitted with a TV, and certain rooms at the hotel have a balcony. Guest rooms include bed linen. Harbour Beach Club, Hotel & Spa offers a buffet or continental breakfast. East Portlemouth Beach is 2.6 km from the accommodation, while Small's Cove Beach is 2.9 km away. The nearest airport is Exeter International Airport, 77 km from Harbour Beach Club, Hotel & Spa.Show full description
This boutique hotel has a great location in Salcombe.
Relaxing atmosphere. Beautiful. Popular among couples. Nestled in the heart of the Devon countryside, this elegantly restored Victorian country house boasts luxury rooms and bungalow, a restaurant, free parking, and free Wi-Fi. Each of the bedrooms at the award-winning Kentisbury Grange features a luxurious en suite bathroom with high quality towels and toiletries. There are also self-catering bungalows available at Kentisbury Grange, boasting a fully equipped kitchen, luxury linen and towels, and a decked terrace overlooking the ponds and gardens. A flat-screen TV is included in every room and guests can enjoy countryside views and a relaxing environment. The Coach House Restaurant offers an elegant setting for a fine dining experience. The menu features dishes made of locally sourced ingredients, often coming from local independent farmers. Combe Martin and the coast are a 10-minute drive away and Ilfracombe Golf Club is 8 miles from Kentisbury Grange.Show full description
Great location. Great views. Popular among couples. 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.Show full description
Great value. The Lincombe Hall Hotel & Spa - Just for Adults is situated just a short walk away from the Marina, harbour and centre of Torquay with its many bars and restaurants. The seasonal outdoor swimming pool is open from May through to September and free WiFi is available throughout the hotel. The luxury spa includes a 15 metre lap pool, 10-station hydrotherapy pool, steam room, sauna, ice room, salt room, bucket shower, gym and 6 treatment rooms offering pedicures and beauty therapies. The elegant rooms all feature a flat-screen TV with Freeview channels. Food is freshly prepared using locally sourced produce where possible and served in a dining room overlooking the pool and garden. Cocktail hour is available everyday where guests can enjoy discounted cocktails.Show full description
Charming. Hip. Comfortable beds. 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. At the hotel, all rooms include a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV. 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 Weeke Barton each room is equipped with bed linen and towels. A Full English/Irish, vegetarian or vegan breakfast can be enjoyed at the property. At the accommodation 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 Weeke Barton, while Tiverton Castle is 37 km from the property. The nearest airport is Exeter International Airport, 26 km from the hotel.Show full description
I would describe this as one of the most charming, cool and well designed boutique hotels in Devon! It also has SUPER COMFORTABLE BEDS. WOW!
Beautiful. Unique. Great views. Popular among couples. 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 Bed and Breakfast 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 Bed and Breakfast 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.Show full description
Cool. Stylish. Cosy rooms. Popular among women. 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.Show full description
Luxury Hotel.Historic property. Situated on the edge of the idyllic Dartmoor National Park and just five minutes from Plymouth, the 5-star Boringdon Hall Hotel and Spa features fantastic historic interiors and elegant rooms, and an Exclusively for Adults 'Gaia Spa'. All of Boringdon Hall Hotel's beautifully decorated rooms feature flat-screen LCD TVs, private bathrooms with luxury toiletries, and tea/coffee facilities. Rooms feature bright, modern decor, and some boast classic furnishings with carved wooden beds, antique furniture, and historic features. Àclèaf at Boringdon Hall Hotel and Spa is a Michelin-star restaurant which showcases traditional British cuisine, using only the finest locally sourced ingredients, Àclèaf is a unique dining experience exclusive to Boringdon Hall. Traditional afternoon teas can be enjoyed in comfortable sofas within the magnificent Great Hall, decorated with the coat of arms of James I, a grand stone fireplace, and suits of armour. The property's adults-only Gaia spa offers access to a swimming pool, hydrotherapy pool, Gym facilities including Peloton bikes and spa services for guests. The hotel can help guests in arranging activities, including climbing, horse-riding, or scenic walks within Dartmoor National Park. The 18-hole golf course at Boringdon Park is also just a few minutes away. We welcome Pets in our Courtyard Rooms (additional £20 per pet, per night fee) however we can unfortunately not accommodate them in any of our other room types.Show full description
Very stylish. Charming. Lovely interior design. Popular among women. This intimate hotel is set in a Grade II listed Georgian gentleman's residence in central Exeter. It offers luxurious rooms, a cocktail bar, a casual club room and a private garden just 5 minutes' walk from Exeter Cathedral. With spacious beds, all include a large flat-screen TV, DAB radio and tea and coffee making facilities along with luxurious toiletries. Rooms at Southernhay House Hotel feature elegant decor and views over the garden and terrace and Southernhay. Free Wi-Fi is provided throughout. A full English breakfast or delicious cooked options are served alongside croissants, orange juice and Cornish yoghurt in the morning. The bar menu is served all day and has home-made comfortable classics. Southernhay House is 5 minutes’ walk from the Princesshay Shopping district and 8 minutes’ walk from the Royal Albert Memorial Museum. You can walk to Exeter Central Train Station in 10 minutes and Exeter International Airport is 6 miles away.Show full description
Elegant. Relaxing atmosphere. Great value. 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.Show full description
Boutique hotel.Lovely property. Historic. 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.Show full description
On a cliff top overlooking Braunton Burrows, The Saunton Sands Hotel features a spa, 2 swimming pools and a popular restaurant. With views of Saunton Beach, it also offers free parking. The elegant rooms have modern, en suite bathrooms with free toiletries. Rooms also feature a TV, tea and coffee facilities and Wi-Fi access. The Restaurant offers formal dining and a seasonal menu, and the casual Terrace Lounge has wonderful views. The Sands On The Beach is set on the beachfront, and serves a selection of snacks. The Saunton Sands offers a indoor and outdoor pool, a tennis court, mini golf and table tennis. Exmoor National Park is only a 20-minute drive away. Dartmoor National Park can be reached in an hour, and Braunton is just 5 minutes away.Show full description
Boutique hotel.Good breakfast. Nice interior design. Located 15 metres from Paignton Beach in Paignton, Channel View Hotel welcomes guests with a restaurant and bar. All rooms come with a TV with cable channels. Some rooms have a seating area where you can relax. You will find a kettle in the room. Each room comes with a private bathroom. Extras include free toiletries and a hairdryer. You will find a shared lounge at the property. Exeter International Airport is 34 km away.Show full description
Trendy. Unique. Great views. Cary Arms & Spa offers accommodation in Torquay. The hotel has a barbecue and views of the sea, and guests can enjoy a drink at the bar. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and free private parking is available on site. A flat-screen TV, as well as an iPod docking station are featured. Certain rooms include a seating area where you can relax. Enjoy a cup of coffee from your terrace or balcony. Extras include bathrobes and slippers. You will find a shared lounge at the property. Bike hire is available at this hotel and the area is popular for fishing. The hotel also offers car hire. Torquay United FC is 1 km from Cary Arms & Spa, while Torquay Library is 1.9 km away. The nearest airport is Exeter International Airport, 29 km from Cary Arms & Spa.Show full description
Elegant. Great views. With breathtaking views over the Tamar Valley, the Horn of Plenty offers an award-winning restaurant and elegant, luxurious accommodation in 5 acres of spectacular gardens. Dating from the 19th century, the hotel is rich in historic character and original charm. A beautiful country house, it is privately owned and run and with just 16 rooms, offering a warm welcome and friendly personalised service. There is also free Wi-Fi and free parking. Rooms in the main house offer traditional elegance and classic design. The coach house rooms are more contemporary in style and have large LCD flat-screen TVs and DVD players. The bathrooms have modern bathroom suites, large walk-in power showers and some rooms have wet rooms. The restaurant has been awarded 2 AA Rosettes and serves superb cuisine, made with the finest, freshest locally sourced produce. The Horn of Plenty is 20 minutes' drive from the A30 and Plymouth can be reached in 30 minutes by car. Dartmoor National Park, the Tamar Valley, the Eden Project and Buckland Abbey can be found in the surrounding area.Show full description
Stylish. Superb breakfast. Cosy rooms. Popular among women. Kerrington House features a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and bar in Axminster. This 5-star hotel offers free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is set 17 km from Golden Cap. At the hotel, every room includes a desk, a TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. The units feature a wardrobe. An à la carte, Full English/Irish or Italian breakfast is available every morning at the property. Guests at Kerrington House will be able to enjoy activities in and around Axminster, like fishing and cycling. Sandy Park Rugby Stadium is 41 km from the accommodation, while Dinosaurland Fossil Museum is 10 km away. The nearest airport is Exeter International Airport, 35 km from Kerrington House.Show full description
Charming. Great value. Overlooking Lyme Bay, Orestone Manor is located in Maidencombe, just 4 miles from Torquay, and features a restaurant, bar, garden and terrace. Free Wi-Fi access is available along with free private parking. Each room comes with a flat-screen TV, a wardrobe and an en suite bathroom with free toiletries, hairdryer and bathtub or shower. The deluxe double room also offers sea and garden views. At the 2AA Rosette restaurant, guests can sample traditional English dishes with a European twist, based on locally sourced produce. Guests can also enjoy an afternoon tea or a Sunday lunch at the property. The hotel is 4.5 miles from Meadfoot Beach, 2.5 miles from Torquay United FC and 4 miles from Torre Abbey. Exeter Airport is 23.8 miles away. Booking Fee: This amount is charged to cover the cost of services like 24/7 customer support, technology tools, and guest promotions. The booking fee is charged upon confirmation of booking.Show full description
Great breakfast. Cosy rooms. Popular among women. In a peaceful tree-lined cul-de-sac, Sandpiper Guest House offers en suite rooms, good food and free Wi-Fi. Riviera international Centre and the seafront are a short walk away. Torquay town centre, with its lively bars, restaurants and harbour, is 20 minutes’ walk away. Torre Abbey Sands is within a 10-minute walk of The Sandpiper and offers a fine beach. There is free ample parking at the front of the guest house.Show full description
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