The Best Castle
Hotels near Exeter

Beautiful. Lovely interior design. 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. Bovey Castle also offers a choice of breakfast and afternoon tea. 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. 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

Delightful property. Superb interior design. Popular among couples. Set in Exmouth, 10 km from Sandy Park Rugby Stadium, Lympstone Manor Hotel 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. At Lympstone Manor Hotel each room includes bed linen and towels. The area is popular for hiking and cycling, and car hire is available at Lympstone Manor Hotel. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, a shuttle service, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. All guest rooms at the hotel come with a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. All rooms are fitted with a coffee machine, while some rooms also offer a balcony and others also have river views. At the accommodation you will find a restaurant serving British and European cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and vegan options can also be requested. Newton Abbot Racecourse is 34 km from the hotel, while Powderham Castle is 22 km from the property. The nearest airport is Exeter International Airport, 15 km from Lympstone Manor Hotel. Show full description

Charming. Comfortable beds. Popular among couples. 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 is one of the oldest inns in England. 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. Show full description

Luxurious. Lovely surroundings. 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. The Gidleigh Park estate offers several walking routes and a boot room for guests’ use. 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 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

Relaxing atmosphere. Good breakfast. Nestled amid 45 acres of picturesque parkland with 3 fishing lakes, this charming hotel offers free parking and free Wi-Fi, and is situated in Dunkeswell, Devon. Dogs weclome in pet-friendly rooms at no extra charge. Dating back to 1201, Lakeview Manor has maintained its original features, including exposed beams and sloping ceilings. The Dabbling Duck Bar and Restaurant at Lakeview Manor creates home-cooked meals from fresh local produce, served in a relaxed atmosphere. Prices include breakfast for all guests in the restaurant. All rooms have en suite facilities and hospitality trays. The bar serves locally brewed Otter ales for a true taste of Devon. The main lake covers 2 acres and is well stocked with carp, tench, rudd and perch. There are many outstanding sea-fishing venues nearby. Devon has over 40 golf courses, and recommendations can be given. Show full description

Beach front location. Tennis court. Immersed within 19 acres of child-friendly woodland on the beautiful Devon coast, this family-run hotel boasts magnificent views over the golden sandy beaches and Dawlish Warren Nature Reserve. A former Victorian gentleman’s residence, Langstone Cliff now provides comfortable hotel accommodation suitable for long and short breaks for both business and leisure travellers. With so much to see and do in the area, the hotel is also a popular destination for families. The 64 en-suite bedrooms are located on just 2 floors with 10 rooms located on the ground floor. The remainder are on the first floor which can be reached by a lift or 4 staircases. For moments of relaxation, you can stroll through the gardens or enjoy views of the sea from one of the communal rooms. 3 exceptionally comfortable lounges offer you a quiet corner for a chat or even a snooze. The hotel has both indoor and outdoor swimming pools for guests to enjoy. The indoor pool is open all year round and the outdoor pool is seasonally opened. There are some limited spa facilities and massages available. The hotel offers holistic and beauty therapy and also a hairdressing salon on site. Show full description

Highly elegant. 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

Close to beach front. Relaxing atmosphere. Great views. Set in 14 acres of outstanding natural beauty, this country house bed and breadkfast with cottages and a heated outdoor pool offers a relaxed atmosphere, professional service and luxurious surroundings. Offering traditional elegance in all seasons, the country house and cottages are convenient for Sidmouth, Exeter and Dartmoor. The Sid Valley is ideal for discovering Devon’s inland areas and coastline. Leisure and business guests are provided with spacious and comfortably furnished lounges, a cosy bar and an excellent breakfast room providing home-prepared food from the best of local produce. Bread is freshly baked daily. Show full description

Beach front location. Great value. Situated in Paignton, 300 metres from Paignton Beach, The Palace Hotel features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. This 3-star hotel features free WiFi and a bar. The property is allergy-free and is set 800 metres from Preston Sands Beach. At the hotel, rooms include a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. The Palace Hotel offers some rooms with sea views, and each room comes with a kettle. The rooms have a wardrobe. The daily breakfast offers à la carte, continental or Full English/Irish options. Staff at the 24-hour front desk speak Arabic, German, English and Hungarian. Goodrington Sands Beach is 1.4 km from the accommodation, while Institute Beach is 2.7 km from the property. The nearest airport is Exeter International Airport, 44 km from The Palace Hotel. Show full description

Outstanding SPA facilities. Warm hospitality, good cuisine and excellent golf, leisure, spa and events facilities are on offer at Woodbury Park. Free parking and free WiFi is provided. The luxurious, en suite bedrooms are spacious and beautifully decorated. All have an LCD TV. Many rooms have stunning views over the parkland greens and 550 acres of countryside. As well as Aura Health and Beauty Spa, the hotel has a leisure club. Facilities include: a 18-metre pool, a sauna, a hot tub, modern fitness facilities, personal fitness programmes, Hydro Pool, Steam Room and ice shower, health screening. At this property we have electric vehicle chargers available at an additional cost. Show full description

Great views. In 125 acres of stunning grounds, this resort has a 9-hole golf course with beautiful views towards Dartmoor and Exmoor and over 40 different activities. There is free Wi-Fi and free parking, and Dartmoor National Park is 25 miles away. The Manor House has vaulted brick ceilings and stone walls and offers luxurious rooms furnished with antiques. 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. 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. Show full description

Charming. Great restaurant. Nestled in the village of Dartington between the Dartmoor National Park and the spectacular South Devon coastline, The Cott Inn has been serving since the 1300’s. One of the oldest thatched inns in Britain, the inn has modern en suite bedrooms upstairs and a rustic pub atmosphere downstairs. Just a mile from Totnes and Totnes Castle, the Cott Inn also has Dainton Park Golf Club 5 miles away and is a 20-minute drive from Torquay. Each bedroom comes with Freeview TV and free Wi-Fi, and feature original wooden beamed ceilings. The light and airy rooms have a boutique style, and all come with complimentary toiletries and tea/coffee-making facilities. The Cott Inn has a picturesque garden with outdoor seating, surrounded by trees and shrubs. There is live music played in the bar every Sunday, where guests can enjoy a range of drinks as well as daily food specials prepared using locally-sourced produce. Show full description

Beach front location. Comfortable beds. The Manor House is set in West Bexington and 250 metres from Chesil Beach and Lym Bay. This charming property dates back to the 16th century and opens onto a lovely garden and terrace. The pretty, individually decorated rooms at The Manor House have bright finishes with, a flat-screen TV and a en-suite bath or shower room. The restaurant at The Manor House serves dishes prepared with local produce, while the cellar bar serves a selection of real ales and snacks. Some rooms offer sea views. WiFi is free of charge. and only available in public spaces (bar, restaurant and lounges). The property offers a picturesque and quite countryside location. Weymouth is a 30-minute drive away. Show full description

Charming. Cosy rooms. Popular among couples. 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 .  Show full description

Luxurious. Wonderful SPA facilities. Popular among couples. A meandering wooded driveway leads to a delightful oasis of calm and serenity at Northcote Manor, set in beautiful Devon countryside. At this hotel, life is conducted at a slow, relaxing pace. Northcote Manor is within easy reach of Exmoor, Dartmoor and the North Devon coast, which makes for excellent walking and beautiful scenery. The area has an abundance of historic buildings cared for by the National Trust, including Arlington Court, Knighthayes Court, Killerton and Castle Drogo. It is truly a place for refreshment; a place to recharge your energy and step free from stress. RHS Rosemoor and Dartington Glass Factory are close by, and you can even try your hand at glass blowing. There is a challenging 18-hole golf course at Libbaton and outstanding fishing on the River Taw at the bottom of the driveway. A ‘ghillie’ can be arranged, along with picnics and a bottle of champagne to sip on the river bank. Richie, the head chef is more than happy to cook your 'catch of the day'. Show full description

Situated in the Devon countryside, just 8 minutes’ drive from Totnes Railway Station, the historic Dartington Hall boasts a medieval courtyard, beautifully landscaped gardens, and free parking. Dartington Courtyard Rooms offer an informal and unique setting on a 1200-acre estate amongst medieval buildings, listed gardens, local foods, vibrant arts and craft offers, and a dynamic small-scale college learning community. Most bedrooms at Dartington Hall feature an en-suite bathroom and all guests have access to free tea/coffee making facilities and Wi-Fi. The on-site award-winning restaurant offers an a la carte menu, and each carefully prepared dish is made of locally sourced ingredients Guests can reach the coast and the seaside resort of Paignton in 20 minutes’ drive. Torquay is 12 miles from the property and the picturesque Dartmoor National Park is only 2 and half miles away. Show full description

Cosy. Superb breakfast. This 16th century country house is on the slopes of the Quantock Hills, 15 miles from Exmoor National Park. It has quiet gardens, free Wi-Fi, free parking and a restaurant. The Castle of Comfort Country House is just off the A39, less than 10 miles from Bridgwater. The house was a coaching inn during the 17th century and still has many original features, such as wooden beams. The 5-star house has a Gold Award from VisitBritain. The Castle of Comfort is now a small country house providing 5-star guest accommodation. The en suite rooms have TVs, telephones, hairdryers, tea/coffee and free sherry. There are large gardens, a lounge for drinks and a restaurant that is open every evening except Sundays. Show full description

With views across the English Riviera, The Osborne Hotel overlooks six acres of landscaped grounds stretching down to Meadfoot Beach. The elegant bedrooms are individually decorated, all en suite with free Wi-Fi access, tea/coffee making facilities and free mineral water. Hesketh’s Health and Fitness Centre features an indoor swimming pool, fully equipped gym and tennis courts. Guests can relax in the sauna, or on the spacious poolside terraces. The Crescent Restaurant has impressive bay views and offers regional specialities. Osborne Hotel is a 15-minute stroll from the picturesque Torquay Marina. Free on-site parking is available, and Torquay Railway Station is just 1 and a half miles away. Show full description

Great value. As a Coaching Inn situated in Exmouth, UK dating back from the 1790's, the family-run Manor Hotel offers superb views across Exmouth Bay. The hotel feature a lounge bar, in the heart of Exmouth. Less than 5 minutes’ walk from the marina and the beach, Manor Hotel is a 5-minute walk from Exmouth Rail Station, 10-minutes to Sandy Park home of the Exeter Chiefs and a 30-minute drive from Exeter. The property is 24 km from Powderham Castle. Free high-speed WiFi is available. The bedrooms all have en-suite facilities with a hairdryer and free toiletries. They also come with a flat-screen TV and tea/coffee making facilities. Most rooms offer sea views. Show full description

Historic. Great restaurant. Set in a magnificent castle, the Castle Hotel offers free Wi-Fi and features a stylish brasserie, luxurious bedrooms, and leafy gardens. The hotel is situated in Taunton, just a 10-minute drive from Hestercombe Gardens. The family-run Castle Hotel is just 2 miles from the M5 motorway. The elegant bedrooms are individually decorated, and each has a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. All rooms have a modern bathroom with free toiletries and a hairdryer. Hearty breakfasts are available daily. The beautiful Exmoor National Park can be reached in a 20-minute drive. Show full description