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Hotels In Devon and Dorset

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Devon

NAME OF HOTEL / INN	AMENITIES	ACTIVITIES AND ATTRACTIONS AT THE HOTEL OR NEARBY
The Globe Hotel, TOPSHAM, DEVON	Attractive 16th-century coaching inn situated in the centre of Exeter’s historic port town. Its Elizabethan restaurant serves fresh, local food. Free Wi-Fi.The Globe’s bar serves a variety of local ales, ciders, and wines. A number of Topsham ales brewed at The Globe are also available.	Situated on the Exe Estuary. Exeter Airport and the M5 junction 30 are close. Topsham Rail Station is just a 7-minute walk away.
Hope and Anchor, HOPE COVE, KNIGHTSBRIDGE	The Hope and Anchor Inn is situated in the unique old fishing village of Hope Cove. All of the bedrooms are en-suite, most of which having breathtaking views of Bigbury Bay. The restaurant specialises in locally caught fresh fish.	The local beaches of Bantham and Challabrough are renowned with surfers and windsurfers alike for consistently good waves. Children will love the areas adventure parks and parents will enjoy visiting local markets, many selling fresh locally made produce.
The Masons Arms, BRANSCOMBE VILLAGE	The Masons Arms has six bedrooms located within the original hotel building, as well as fourteen luxurious cottage rooms. The AA rosetted restaurant, where possible, serves food caught or grown locally.	With only a leisurely ten minute stroll to Branscombe Beach, The Masons Arms offers an ideal base to escape the stresses of modern life and enjoy the magical vista of sea, beaches and the spectacular walks offered by Devon and Dorset’s Jurassic Coast.
The Three Crowns Hotel, CHAGFORD	13th Century inn: mullioned windows, oak beams, four poster beds. Function room, weddings	Skittle alley, folk evenings, walking, fishing, golfing
The Hoops Inn, HORNS CROSS, NEAR CLOVELLY, BIDEFORD	Thatched 13th century inn oozing olde worlde charm. Candlelit restaurant, bars. En-suite accommodation, some with antique furnishings and four poster beds.	Lovely thatched inn ideally situated close to picturesque Clovelly and the Devon coast
Blue Ball Inn COUNTISBURY, LYNMOUTH	Historic Exmoor country inn. Log fire, real ale, fine wines, excellent food. Comfortable en-suite bedrooms. Children and dogs welcome.	Located on Exmoor in an area of outstanding beauty, close to the famous Doone Valley
The Rams Head DOLTON	The Rams Head Inn dates back to somewhere between the 12th and 15th centuries. 6 bedrooms.	Located in the village of Dolton which is situated approximately in the centre of Devon, in a valley just north of the River Torridge with Dartmoor to the south and Exmoor to the north.
The Red Lion Inn DITTISHAM, DARTMOUTH	Bed and breakfast in en-suite rooms. Three of the guest rooms have outstanding views of the river Dart. Garden. Dining Room, Bar with log fire and traditional ales.	Garden with views of River Dart.
The George Hotel SOUTH MOLTON	The George Hotel, AA 2 Star and 'Visit Exmoor' Hotel of the Year 2006, is a charming 17th century, Grade II listed hotel. 9 comfortable en suite bedrooms, Exmoor bar, a la carte restaurant. Wireless internet available.	Located in the centre of South Molton, known as the 'Gateway' to Exmoor. Only 30 minutes from the M5 Jct 27
The Globe Inn FROGMORE, KINGSBRIDGE	The Globe is an ideal base for all holiday activities. 8 well appointed en-suite bedrooms. Restaurant, bars	Situated in the pretty village of Frogmore between Dartmouth and Kingsbridge, in glorious unspoilt South Hams countryside.
The George Hotel BRAUNTON	Small comfortable 3 Star hotel. Recently lovingly restored. Open all year. Lunch time and dinner menus available. Ample Car Parking.	Situated in the heart of the village of Braunton in North Devon
The Pack Horse SOUTH BRENT	Escape the hurly-burley of modern day life and enjoy old world charm, real food, drink and good company at The Packhorse. Built in medieval times, today it offers comfortable, well equipped bedrooms.	Ideally located in the historic village of South Brent close to the A38 Devon Expressway, halfway between Exeter and Plymouth. 15 minutes to the seaside. Ample free parking for guests.
The Tumbling Weir Hotel OTTERY ST MARY	Family run thatched hotel. Quiet rooms with beautiful views of delightful gardens	Tranquil setting between the River Otter and its mill stream. Located 5 minutes walk to the centre of Ottery St Mary, a 10 minute drive to the coast and Exeter airport and 20 minutes to the centre of Exeter.
Churston Court Inn CHURSTON Near BRIXHAM	Atmospheric historic Inn offering excellent food, real ales, fine wines. Comfortable en-suite accommodation, four poster rooms.	Superb location at the heart of the English Riviera, just 1 mile from Brixham
The Thorverton Arms THORVERTON, near EXETER	Delightful 16th century Country Inn. Excellent food, real ales. Comfortable en-suite accommodation.	Beautiful setting in village of thatched houses and ford, just 7 miles from Exeter. Ideal for touring both Devon coasts, Exmoor and Dartmoor. Easy access to M5 and A30.
The Bath Hotel LYNMOUTH	Small historic hotel in Lynmouth North Devon. Dining room, coffee shop, bar and residents lounge.	Situated in the heart of the village directly opposite the Lynmouth Harbour and the Lyn River
The Rising Sun Hotel LYNMOUTH	Thatched 14th century historic smugglers Inn .	Nestled in the picturesque harbour of Lynmouth with truly magnificent views of the harbour and Exmoor coastline
The Fisherman's Cot, BICKLEIGH, Near TIVERTON	Attractive inn offers a warm welcome with its beamed ceilings, open fires and beautiful river views from the Waterside Bar.	Superb riverside location yet is very conveniently situated with easy access to the M5.
The Royal Castle Hotel DARTMOUTH	Historic hotel and inn on the quayside offering superb accommodation, excellent food, fine wines and ales	Picturesque setting on the quayside overlooking the River Dart. Ideally located for visiting the South Hams and south Devon
The Ship in Dock Inn DARTMOUTH	Historic old riverside inn recently refurbished to a very high standard. Flatscreen TV/DVD, river views	Occupies a prominent position overlooking Coronation Park and the River Dart, with stunning views from all rooms.
The Fox and Hounds Hotel BRIDESTOWE, DARTMOOR	The Fox and Hounds Hotel offers two bars, a restaurant, games room with pool and darts, beer garden and children’s play area outside	Situated within Dartmoor National Park; the moor is accessed directly via a trackway behind the Hotel.
The Tower Inn SLAPTON, KINGSBRIDGE	Tucked away in the centre of Slapton, the Tower Inn is a haven for lovers of good food, fine wines and real ales. En-suite accommodation.	Slapton is a quaint old South Devon village of winding lanes and picturesque cottages, situated between Kingsbridge and Dartmouth, about half a mile inland from the famous Slapton Sands.
The White Hart Hotel, EXETER	Historic Inn with lots of character and charm, oak beams, log fires, cosy corners and oodles of history - parts of the hotel date back to the 15th century.	Situated in Exeter, ideal for exploring the South West of England
The Exeter Inn BAMPTON	Historic 15th century inn and restaurant. Comfortable en-suite accommodation.	Idyllic location in the pretty Exe Valley close to Exmoor. Easy access to the M5 motorway
Heathfield Inn HONITON	Historic thatched 15th century inn, restaurant. Comfortable en-suite accommodation.	Set in the charming town of Honiton in the heart of Devon
Watersmeet Hotel WOOLACOMBE	Watersmeet Hotel is one of the highest rated Three Star Hotels in the West Country. Candlelit restaurant, heated indoor and outdoor pool with hot spa and steam room. AA Rosette for Cuisine, ETC Silver Award.	Unrivalled location commanding one of the most dramatic settings in the South West, positioned on the waters edge with stunning sea views over the rugged North Devon coastline. Private steps lead directly to the sandy beach.
Easton Court Hotel, EASTON CROSS, CHAGFORD	Glorious thatched 15th century hotel. Library, Bar, Lounge, Candlelit Restaurant. Comfortable en-suite accommodation. Four poster Room .	Lovely situation within Dartmoor National park, close to the ancient town of Chagford.
Sampsons Farm Hotel, NEWTON ABBOT	Historic thatched Devon longhouse oozing character and olde worlde atmosphere. Comfortable en-suite accommodation includes four poster room	Lovely rural location in village close to Newton Abbot in south Devon
The Barton Cross Hotel, HUXHAM, STOKE CANON, EXETER	Lovely 17th century inn. Cosy lounge/ bar, restaurant. Log fires..	Situated amongst glorious countryside, just five miles from Exeter city centre. Ideal base for exploring Devon.
The White Hart Hotel, EXETER	Historic city centre hotel. Excellent accommodation, fine food, old world charm and hospitality. Rooms available in original building and 1990's wing.	Centrally located in Exeter, ideally placed for exploring Dartmoor, Torquay and Dawlish
The Foxhunters Inn, WEST DOWN, ILFRACOMBE	Historic 300 year old coaching Inn on the beautiful North Devon coast. Excellent food, log fire, outdoor dining in the summer.	Ideal for exploring the gorgeous Devon coast with sandy bays and rocky coves. Golf, fishing, swimming, sailing all available locally.
The Lodge Hotel, MALBOROUGH, near SALCOMBE	Small friendly hotel and bistro with en-suite bedrooms	Superb setting in the South Hams between the resorts of Salcombe and Hope Cove
The Red Lion Inn, CLOVELLY	Ancient inn. Comfortable bedrooms, all with stunning sea views and refurbished in 1997 in seafaring style. Speciality fish restaurant.	Quayside location in unique heritage seaside village, famous for it's donkeys, sea views and picturesque harbour.
The Old Coach House, OTTERY, TAVISTOCK	Lovely 19th Century Coach House built by The Duke of Bedford in 1857, now a luxury hotel.	Located in the beautiful Tamar Valley, 15 miles from Plymouth. Ideal base for exploring the West country.
The Forest Inn, HEXWORTHY, Near PRINCETOWN	Country Inn with restaurant and lounge, serving Devon beers and cider. Comfortable en-suite bedrooms and bunk house accommodation.	Idyllic location in Dartmoor Forest, ideal for walkers, riders, fishermen
Belfry Country Hotel , YARCOMBE, Near HONITON	Luxury Country Hotel and Restaurant in a picturesque hamlet at the gateway to Devon. All rooms en-suite. A haven of good food, peace and relaxation.	At the foot of the Blackdown Hills, close to the historic towns of Exeter, Bridport and Lyme Regis, the local countryside is alive with history.
Arundel Arms Hotel LIFTON	Former 18th century coaching inn offering log fire comfort, caring service and outstanding gourmet food. One of England's premier fishing hotels it owns 20 miles of salmon and trout fishing	Occupies a site which dates back to Saxon times in a valley of five rivers on the Devon/Cornwall border
The Waterloo Cross UFFCULME, CULLOMPTON Near EXETER	The Waterloo Cross enjoys an excellent reputation for fine food. Sunday lunch is particularly worth stopping for - a traditional roast with all the trimmings. The 12 en-suite bedrooms are well appointed	Situated on the Devon/Somerset border just minutes from Junction 27 of the M5
Thelbridge Cross Inn , THELBRIDGE, CREDITON	Picturesque country inn in Mid-Devon dating to 1700's. Beamed ceilings and open log fires. All en-suite. Outstanding cuisine and warm hospitality.	Fabulous countryside with Dartmoor to the south and Exmoor to the north. Bickleigh Mill, Tiverton Castle. 'Lorna Doone' stagecoach.
Dorset
The Grove Arms LUDWELL	Charming 17th Century Grade II listed country Inn. Warm, friendly Bars and Restaurants, high standard en-suite accommodation.	Situated close to the Dorset / Wiltshire border.
The Junction DORCHESTER	Traditional 6 bedroom coaching inn. Traditional bar, fine food, cask ales, lagers, wines and soft drinks.	Located in the heart of this historic market town best known for its links with Thomas Hardy and his novel 'The Major of Casterbridge'.
The Fox ANSTY, DORCHESTER	Inn steeped in history, famous for its food and accommodation. Fox Bar and Lounge, restaurant, garden restaurant	Located in the village of Ansty, buried deep in the beautiful Dorset countryside. The Fox Inn is ideally placed for exploring Dorchester, Poole, Weymouth
Marquis of Lorne Inn NETTLECOMBE, Near BRIDPORT	16th century Country Inn offering a warm welcome in its cosy bars with log fires, restaurant & family friendly garden. Serving traditional ales & food daily or a relaxing break in one of our 7 en-suite guest rooms.	Idyllic setting in glorious countryside near Bridport and the Dorset coast.
The Stapleton Arms BUCKHORN WESTON, Near SHAFTESBURY	New style country pub with rooms Four individually furnished bedrooms, state of the art bathrooms. Menu changes daily, features quality food cooked simply with the freshest local ingredients, sensibly priced.	Situated on the Somerset / Dorset / Wiltshire border close to the A303, A30 between Shaftesbury and Sherborne. Close to Wincanton Races.
The Fisherman's Haunt WINKTON Near CHRISTCHURCH	Lovely old-world Hotel, steeped in character, dating back to 1673.	Situated in the peaceful setting of the Hampshire - Dorset countryside close to the New Forest, within easy reach of the Christchurch and Bournemouth areas
The Charlton Inn BLANDFORD FORUM	Traditional Dorset Inn with ceiling beams and log fire serving high quality, good value pub meals. Modern, well equipped and comfortable en-suite rooms. Custom built disabled accommodation is also available	Set in the small village of Charlton Marshall. Perfectly situated for visitors to Blandford, Wimborne and Poole and within 20 minutes’ drive of the channel ferry and Dorset’s beautiful coastline.
The Antelope POOLE	Famous old coaching house on the high street in Poole.	Situated conveniently to Poole Quay, one of the liveliest places in Poole.
The Shave Cross Inn BRIDPORT	Historic Inn with high quality, newly built accommodation including four poster rooms. Excellent restaurant, real ales, ciders.	Superb countryside location close to the Jurassic coast
Langtry Manor Hotel BOURNEMOUTH	Historic hotel steeped in history and romance, built by Edward VII for his lover Lillie Langrty. Superb cuisine, first class accommodation.	Ideally situated just 2 minutes walk from the sea and from the main shopping centre in Bournemouth.
The Anvil Inn, PIMPERNE, BLANDFORD FORUM	Beautiful thatched 16th century Inn. Restaurant, bars, gardens	Ideally located for the business or leisure traveller. Bournemouth, Poole, Wareham and Weymouth all less than 40 minutes drive away
The Shah of Persia, POOLE	The Shah of Persia offers immaculately furnished main bar and lounge areas and 15 individually designed en-suite rooms.	Situated in Poole, Dorset on the beautiful south coast of England.
Bankes Arms Hotel, CORFE CASTLE	The recently refurbished Bankes Arms Hotel features 10 bedrooms, a restaurant serving Mediterranean food, and a bar serving a wide variety of ales, wines and soft drinks. Also boasts wonderful views of Corfe Castle.	Ideally situated for exploring the nearby Jurassic coastline and the Isle of Purbeck. The inn is also only 5 miles from Swanage and Wareham.
The Kings Head Hotel, WIMBORNE MINSTER	Historic Georgian hotel. Restaurant, Minster Bar, bar meals, real ales. All the en-suite bedrooms at the hotel are tastefully furnished and well equipped.	Close to Poole and Bournemouth on the beautiful south coast of England.

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