The Best North Devon Beachfront Hotels

recommended seafront hotels with sea views, on or near the beach


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in a stunning cliff top position with direct access to miles of sandy beach and boasting a wealth of facilities including a marine-inspired spa

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a relaxing hotel boasting scenic views, direct access to a sandy beach, smart guest rooms, pampering treatments and award-winning cuisine

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charming, 14th-century, thatched quayside inn, bursting with character and offering stylish rooms, fresh local seafood, a cosy bar and views

Sandy Cove Hotel

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enjoys a spectacular cliff top setting with uninterrupted views of the North Devon coast and offers a range of relaxing leisure facilities

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this harbour front hotel has a rich and colourful heritage - it has played host to Nelson and Edward VII - since its establishment in 1617

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a superb location, in the heart of the village, moments from Lynmouth Harbour; there is a choice of superior, deluxe or classic style rooms

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set overlooking Woolacombe's fine beach, a luxurious, seaside hotel featuring a relaxing spa, fine dining restaurants and a private cinema

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18th century inn set in an idyllic spot on the quayside of this pretty village, guest rooms are light and airy and stylishly decorated

Imperial Hotel

Ilfracombe

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moments from Ilfracombe's seafront and beach, this popular hotel is ideally located, some of the traditional style rooms have sea views

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in the heart of the resort, close to the seafront, this contemporarily styled inn offers bright, spacious rooms and serves traditional pub fare

Hartland Quay Hotel

Hartland Quay

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in a dramatic, unspoilt setting where the land meets the Atlantic Ocean; guest rooms are comfy and the cosy bar serves a traditional bar menu

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where Exmoor meets the sea, this waters edge accommodation features rooms furnished to a high standard, a harbour side restaurant and bar

Sandpiper Inn

Ilfracombe

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close to the harbour and the ferry to Lundy Island, this friendly inn offers self-contained B&B accommodation above the convivial pub

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overlooking the West Lyn River, most of the rooms at this friendly B&B boast private balconies enjoying scenic views of the harbour and sea

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enjoying an advantageous clifftop location, affording spectacular views of the coastline, this well-appointed B&B is metres from the Cliff Railway

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with a number of rooms offering spectacular views across the bay, this warm and welcoming B&B would make a good seaside holiday choice

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peacefully located with scenic views, all of the smart rooms have sea views, and has an emphasis on serving local organic food at breakfast