The Best Five
Star Hotels in Devon

Boutique hotel. Delightful property. 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

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

Boutique hotel. Cosy rooms. 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

Boutique hotel. Hip. Great views. Popular among women. 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

Boutique hotel. Charming. Comfortable beds. 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. Rooms at Southernhay House Hotel feature elegant decor and views over the garden and terrace and Southernhay. With spacious beds, all include a large flat-screen TV, DAB radio and tea and coffee making facilities along with luxurious toiletries. 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

Boutique hotel. Lovely property. Great value. 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

Boutique hotel. Superb breakfast. Popular among couples. 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