We have created a list with cool, unusual and unique hotels in Devon, UK. We have also included accommodation in villas, historic buildings, guest houses, manor houses, holiday homes, country estates, apartments, monasteries, romantic hotels and medieval castles. 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 Ella Hofer & Maryna Kravets. Updated February 2024.
Bed and Breakfast.Beautiful. Great views. Popular among couples. Nestled within 4 acres of rolling countryside, originating in the 17th century the thatched AA 5-star Gold Fernside Bed and Breakfast has easy access to Exmoor. North Devon beaches are just 40 minutes' drive away and the M5 is less than 15 miles away. Nearby seaside resorts such as Exmouth are 1 hour’s drive away. Guests can visit the nearby town of Tiverton to see the remains of the medieval castle, 15 minutes’ drive away. Free WiFi, a flat-screen TV, and an iPod docking station feature in the spacious rooms. The en suite bathroom includes free toiletries, a bathrobe, slippers, a roll-top bath and a separate shower. Some rooms have a balcony and far-reaching views of the countryside. There is also a shared lounge with a CD player/radio and a fridge available. Both rooms have use of outdoor tables and chairs on the patio/garden area and the bench in the garden. The award-winning breakfast is made from locally sourced ingredients, including the property's own free-range eggs. The breakfast is AGA cooked and features fish options, as well as traditional Full English options, homemade bread or croissants with jam, and seasonal fruit and yogurts. Special dietary requirements are catered for upon request. With free parking, Fernside Bed and Breakfast, offers easy access to outdoor activities such as horse riding and walking. Exeter is 19 miles from the property and the award winning, Michelin-starred restaurant, The Masons Arms in Knowstone, is 8 miles away. National Trust properties Knightshayes and Killerton are 15 and 30 minutes' drive respectively.Show full description
This charming and affordable bed and breakfast is known for its attentive hosts and welcoming atmosphere. The rooms are beautifully appointed with luxurious amenities such as slipper baths and walk-in showers.
Bed and Breakfast.Charming. Nice surroundings. Featuring garden views, Down The Garden Path Vintage Caravan B&B, Hennock offers accommodation with a garden and a patio, around 13 km from Newton Abbot Racecourse. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking. Outdoor dining is also possible at the bed and breakfast. Towels and bed linen are featured in the bed and breakfast. This bed and breakfast is allergy-free and non-smoking. Continental and Full English/Irish breakfast options with fresh pastries, fruits and juice are available every morning at Down The Garden Path Vintage Caravan B&B, Hennock. For visitors looking to embark on day trips to nearby landmarks, the accommodation provides a selection of packed lunches. Sandy Park Rugby Stadium is 25 km from Down The Garden Path Vintage Caravan B&B, Hennock, while Castle Drogo is 20 km away. The nearest airport is Exeter International Airport, 29 km from the bed and breakfast.Show full description
This is likely the most charming and romantic bed and breakfast in Devon.
Guest House.Great value. Set in a detached Victorian villa within beautiful gardens, Villa Marina is an adults-only bed and breakfast. Free private parking is provided at Villa Marina, which is just 15 minutes’ walk from Torquay’s lovely beachfront. With large windows, each light filled room has a comfy bed, contemporary decor and furnishings, a smart TV with Netflix and UK on demand TV services, Nespresso coffee machine with biodegradable coffee pods (not in the smallest, compact double room), kettle/tea making facilities, and a silent fridge with fresh milk (or milk alternative). Each en-suite shower room has complementary luxury toiletries." Torre Rail Station is 400 metres away and Torre’s historic abbey, now an art gallery, is within 15 minutes’ walk of this bed and breakfast. Local, organic and fair trade produce is used in the award-winning breakfasts. Guests can enjoy garden views whilst eating breakfast in the spacious dining room. The restaurants, bars and shops around Torquay’s harbour are just a 5-minute drive away.Show full description
Bed and Breakfast.Popular among women. Situated in Okehampton, in a historic building, 36 km from Newton Abbot Racecourse, Tawburn House Boutique B & B is a bed and breakfast with a garden and shared lounge. Built in 19th century, the property includes sauna and hot tub. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking. At the bed and breakfast, each unit is fitted with a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. Additional in-room amenities include chocolates or cookies. In some units there is a dressing room for guests to change in. Full English/Irish and vegetarian breakfast options with fresh pastries, fruits and juice are available each morning at the bed and breakfast. As an added convenience, Tawburn House Boutique B & B offers packed lunches for guests to bring on excursions and other trips off-property. Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Okehampton, like cycling, hiking and walking tours. Sandy Park Rugby Stadium is 40 km from Tawburn House Boutique B & B, while Castle Drogo is 13 km from the property. The nearest airport is Exeter International Airport, 44 km from the bed and breakfast.Show full description
Bed and Breakfast.Popular among women. Adults-only, award-winning Tyndale B&B Torquay is located just 1 mile from Torquay City Centre and Harbour and 10 minutes’ walk from the sea. It features full cooked breakfast, free WiFi and free parking. Tyndale is a Victorian house built around 1900 offering 4 individually designed boutique double rooms. The bright rooms at Tyndale B&B Torquay feature a modern décor with colourful finishes. A flat-screen TV, fridge, fresh milk, bottled water, and tea/coffee making facilities are also available. The bathrooms have complimentary The White Company toiletries. Free TV on demand. The Tyndale is 7 minutes' walk from the medieval Torre Abbey and 12 minutes from Torre Abbey Sands beach. Torre and Torquay railway stations are within 15 minutes’ walk of the B&B. Tyndale B&B offers easy access to the English Riviera, which features scenic coastal walks.Show full description
Holiday Home.Very stylish. Great location. Featuring a hot tub, NEW! Country boutique escape. HOT TUB is located in Weare Giffard. This property offers access to a patio, free private parking and free WiFi. Outdoor dining is also possible at the holiday home. The holiday home is located on the ground floor and comes with 2 bedrooms, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a fully equipped kitchen that provides guests with a dishwasher, an oven, a washing machine, a microwave and a toaster. Towels and bed linen are featured in the holiday home. This holiday home is allergy-free and non-smoking. Guests can also relax in the garden. Lundy Island is 5.5 km from NEW! Country boutique escape. HOT TUB, while Royal North Devon Golf Club is 8.6 km away. The nearest airport is Exeter International Airport, 84 km from the accommodation.Show full description
This charming countryside retreat stands out for its vibrant ambiance and convenient location. It features a delightful hot tub with scenic views of the surrounding hills, contemporary conveniences such as a coffee machine and spacious TV, and delightful surprises from the hosts.
Guest House.Historic. Great location. Well linked to the M5, this 15th-century manor house stands in 4 acres of gardens, with glorious countryside views and a rich history. Collaven Manor is in the North West of Dartmoor. The bedrooms at Collaven Manor are full of character, with wood-beamed ceilings and spectacular views over Dartmoor and the surrounding countryside. Built of granite and covered in creeper plants, the manor has a traditional English feel. Guests can even choose a room with a luxury four-poster bed. Guests can enjoy flowerbeds, birdsong and spacious lawns where one can play bowls, croquet or enjoy Afternoon Tea. An intimate bar-lounge offers winter log fires or cool summer shelter.Show full description
Boutique hotel.Historic property. Great value. 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. 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. The Oxenham Arms Hotel Devon is one of the oldest inns in England. 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.Show full description
Bed and Breakfast.Elegant. Popular among couples. Reassuringly, Kingston House is one of the most popular and friendly AA rated, 5- star Bed & Breakfasts in Torquay. Designed with an adult only focus, our elegant and modern rooms are all individually decorated and furnished to the highest standards for your comfort and luxury. You can unwind and relax in your spacious room, which has a supremely comfortable and enjoyable ‘Harrison Spinks’ handmade bed, air conditioning and naturally your very own en-suite. It truly is a home from home experience. High quality amenities include ultra-fast Wi-Fi, a flat screen TV with Netflix, mini bar/silent fridge with snacks and drinks, complimentary still & sparkling bottled water, along with fresh milk and a selection of teas and coffee. The en-suites have showers, underfloor heating and LED-lit mirrors. Other amenities include White Company toiletries, luxury towels and a hairdryer. An ironing board along with bathrobes and slippers are available upon request. Kingston House is fully licensed to serve alcoholic beverages and proudly boasts a resident only lounge and bar, along with a 55” TV for your enjoyment. An assortment of award-winning 5-star breakfast options is served in the breakfast room. All our food is freshly cooked using high quality, delicious local Devon produce. Free parking is on site and guests who have booked directly will be greeted with a complimentary Devon creamed tea or alcoholic beverage. Kingston House is only a short walk from Torre Abbey, its gardens and Torre Railway Station. You can stroll into the Town Centre in 20-minutes and Torre Abbey Sands Beach in just 15-minutes.Show full description
Kingston House in Torquay is a highly elegant and luxurious bed and breakfast. It has been awarded a prestigious five-star rating, making it one of the best luxury B&Bs in the area. The house is a beautiful Victorian villa, offering stylish rooms and excellent service.
Apartment.Relaxing atmosphere. Nice surroundings. Located within 14 km of Morwellham Quay and 14 km of Launceston Castle in Milton Abbot, Blatchford Briar - Award Winning Private Shephards Huts with their own Secluded Hot Tubs provides accommodation with seating area. This property offers access to a patio and free private parking. The apartment has private entrance. At the apartment complex, all units include bed linen and towels. All units come with a terrace with garden views, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and a toaster, and a private bathroom with hot tub. A fridge, a stovetop and kitchenware are also featured, as well as a kettle. There is a garden with a barbecue at this property and guests can go hiking nearby. Lydford Castle is 14 km from the apartment, while Cotehele House is 18 km away. The nearest airport is Newquay Cornwall Airport, 74 km from Blatchford Briar - Award Winning Private Shephards Huts with their own Secluded Hot Tubs.Show full description
Bed and Breakfast.Cool. An Edwardian villa, just 10 minutes’ walk from Torquay’s beach, and 20 minutes from the stunning harbour area, The 25 Boutique B&B offers free parking, a patio and bright rooms with free WiFi. It provides freshly cooked, award-winning breakfasts each morning prepared with locally sourced produce. This 5-star B&B has a Gold Award from the AA and beautifully furnished modern rooms, each featuring a flat-screen TV and tea and coffee making facilities with fresh milk. All rooms have an en suite shower room with quality toiletries, whilst Luxury rooms also feature an iPad, mood lighting, free movies on demand and bathroom TVs. The 25 Boutique B&B is a 10-minute walk from the local train station and historic Torre Abbey. Torquay’s main shopping area, Torquay town centre, is a 15-20 minute walk.Show full description
Bed and Breakfast.Lovely interior design. Popular among couples. Featuring free WiFi and a sun terrace, Driftwood B&B offers accommodation in Brixham. With views of the harbour, free private parking is available on site. Every room comes with Hypnos beds with Egyptian cotton linen, large sliding glass windows (some to private balconies), en-suites with walk-in showers or a bath with overhead shower, and toiletries. All rooms are at the rear of the property facing south east, with views of the sea, harbour, and Brixham town. Breakfast is served in the bright, spacious dining room, and includes a Full English, eggs Benedict, or smoked salmon with scrambled eggs, all using locally sourced ingredients where possible. Just off the guest lounge is the terrace which is available for guests to use. Set in an elevated position, Driftwood is just 200 metres from the quayside's shops, pubs, restaurants and coffee bars. Exeter International Airport is 38 km from the property.Show full description
Boutique hotel.Highly 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
This is likely one of the most ELEGANT boutique hotels in Devon.
Boutique hotel.Delightful property. Great location. Popular among women. Located in Kingsbridge, 38 km from Newton Abbot Racecourse, The Whitehouse provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a bar. The property is around 20 km from Watermans Arms, 22 km from Totnes Castle and 41 km from Plymouth Hoe. The property is non-smoking and is set 16 km from Dartmouth Castle. All units at the hotel include a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, DVD player, and a private bathroom with a shower, a hairdryer and bathrobes. Free WiFi is available to all guests, while selected rooms have a Blu-ray player. At The Whitehouse every room is equipped with bed linen and towels. Plymouth Pavilions is 42 km from the accommodation, while Cathedral Church of St Mary and St Boniface is 42 km away. The nearest airport is Exeter International Airport, 77 km from The Whitehouse.Show full description
Bed and Breakfast.Charming. Great views. Situated in Brixham, in a historic building, less than 1 km from Fishcombe Cove Beach, Beacon House B&B Brixham is a bed and breakfast with a garden and shared lounge. Boasting a housekeeping service, this property also provides guests with a picnic area. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi, free private parking and an electric vehicle charging station. The bed and breakfast offers a seating area with a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a hair dryer, free toiletries and walk-in shower. A balcony with outdoor furniture and sea views is offered in each unit. At the bed and breakfast, every unit comes with bed linen and towels. Guests at the bed and breakfast will be able to enjoy activities in and around Brixham, like cycling. Popular points of interest near Beacon House B&B Brixham include Breakwater Beach, Churston Cove Beach and Brixham Harbour. The nearest airport is Exeter International Airport, 51 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Guest House.Cosy. Great value. Situated in Ilfracombe, 700 metres from Ilfracombe, The Devonian features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a bar. The property has garden and quiet street views, and is 35 km from Lundy Island. The property offers allergy-free units and is set 1.1 km from Wildersmouth beach. All units at the guest house are fitted with a flat-screen TV with streaming services and a safety deposit box. Free WiFi and a private bathroom fitted with a shower and a hair dryer are accessible to all guests, while some rooms are fitted with a DVD player. At the guest house, units include bed linen and towels. Continental and Full English/Irish breakfast options with fruits and juice are available each morning at the guest house. The guest house has a picnic area where you can spend a day out in the open. Royal North Devon Golf Club is 36 km from The Devonian, while Westward Ho! is 36 km from the property. The nearest airport is Exeter International Airport, 101 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Bed and Breakfast.Romantic. Great value. Featuring garden views, Westerley Country B & B with exclusive Guest lounge offers accommodation with a garden and a patio, around 22 km from Newton Abbot Racecourse. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is set 39 km from Sandy Park Rugby Stadium. The spacious bed and breakfast includes 3 bedrooms, a living room, and 1 bathroom with a hair dryer and a walk-in shower. A private entrance leads guests into the bed and breakfast, where they can enjoy some fruits and chocolates or cookies. The bed and breakfast offers bed linen, towels and laundry service. Buffet and continental breakfast options with fresh pastries, fruits and juice are available every morning at the bed and breakfast. The bed and breakfast has a picnic area where you can spend a day out in the open. Totnes Castle is 7 km from Westerley Country B & B with exclusive Guest lounge, while Watermans Arms is 12 km away. The nearest airport is Exeter International Airport, 44 km from the accommodation.Show full description
This bed and breakfast has great affordability and beautiful surroundings!
Bed and Breakfast.Hip. Superb interior design. Popular among women. Located in Malborough, 3.7 km from Salcombe, Brightham House provides accommodation 3 km from sandy beaches, within the South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Brightham House features a garden, sun terrace, lounge, bar and daily à la carte breakfasts. Private parking is available on site. All bedrooms feature an en-suite bathroom, white Egyptian cotton linen and towels and anti-allergy feather pillows and duvets for your comfort. All rooms also have an Nespresso coffee maker, waffle bathrobes and slippers for your convenience. All rooms have a generous hospitality tray and flat screen TV. All rooms have village or countryside views. Cycling, walking and swimming are among the activities that guests can enjoy near the accommodation. The nearest airport is Exeter International Airport, 61 km from the property.Show full description
I rate this as one of the coolest, most creative and cosy bed and breakfasts in Devon! So NICE!
Holiday Home.Lively. Set just 8.4 km from Newton Abbot Racecourse, Dartmoor Reach Alpaca Farm Heated Cabins features accommodation in Bovey Tracey with access to massage services, a garden, as well as luggage storage space. Boasting full-day security, this property also provides guests with a children's playground. Sandy Park Rugby Stadium is 23 km from Dartmoor Reach Alpaca Farm Heated Cabins, while Riviera International Centre is 21 km from the property. There is free private parking and the property offers paid airport shuttle service. Some units in the holiday home have private entrance and are fitted with desk and outdoor furniture. Some accommodation includes a patio with garden views, a fully equipped kitchenette and a private bathroom with shower. For those nights when you'd rather not dine out, you can choose to have groceries delivered. Guests at the holiday home will be able to enjoy activities in and around Bovey Tracey, like cycling, fishing and hiking. The holiday home has a barbecue, outdoor fireplace and sun terrace. The nearest airport is Exeter International Airport, 27 km from the accommodation.Show full description
I think this place could be the most LIVELY holiday home in Devon.
Bed and Breakfast.Lively. Great bar. Still maintaining much of its original features, Eastwrey Barton Country House is a Georgian country house situated in the Dartmoor National Park. There is free Wi-Fi access in all guest rooms and free on-site parking. The rooms at Eastwrey Barton Country House each feature a flat-screen TV, a radio, a seating area, tea and coffee making facilities and a hairdryer. They also include an en suite bathroom with complimentary toiletries. Every morning a full Devon breakfast using fresh local produce is served in the bright dining room. The bar offers a selection of local beers, cider and soft drinks as well as a comprehensive range of wines and spirits. From the bed and breakfast, Castle Drogo is 7 miles away. Lydford Gorge is a 40-minute journey by car and Buckland Abbey is 47 minutes’ drive away.Show full description
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