South West England Seaside Bed & Breakfasts Guide

recommended B&Bs and guest houses on the S W England coast


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dating back to the fifteenth century, this farm guest house has been sympathetically restored to offer a peaceful, relaxing stay

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situated a few minutes walk from the seafront of the West Hoe, this welcoming, award-winning guest house is conveniently placed

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stay in well-appointed rooms that are decorated to a very high standard and enjoy a convenient location with the town centre moments away

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perfectly placed B&B just a pebble's throw from the seafront and beach, this small, relaxed, family-run accommodation features cosy rooms

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high scores have been awarded to this B&B, for the charming and helpful owner, the attractively furnished rooms and for the breakfast

Star Inn

St. Erth

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a family run 17th century inn offering a warm welcome, real ales, bar meals prepared with local produce and a real fire in chillier weather

Seaview Inn

Falmouth

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enjoy a drink whilst watching the goings-on in the harbour from this traditional pub, the well-presented rooms all have harbour views too

Sunnymeade

West Down

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located on the A361 amidst scenic countryside a short drive from Croyde Bay, Woolacombe and Ilfracombe and set in an acre of gardens

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a friendly and welcoming B&B just a short walk to the sandy beach, ideal for touring Purbeck

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with spacious and airy en-suite rooms, this friendly B&B is a good base for touring Dorset

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situated just a two minute walk from Camelford's town centre and also ideally placed as a base to explore North Cornwall by car or bicycle

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warm and welcoming guest house, owned by the same family since 1949, overlooking Hoe Park offering simple, good value rooms

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situated just a few minutes from the South West Coast Path and 1 mile from Tintagel and Trebarwith; most of the rooms enjoy sea views

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at the foot of the Quantock Hills, alongside the A39, in its own four acre garden, a comfy hotel ideally placed to explore coast and countryside

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this charming hotel retains many period features that date back to the 18th century, it is ideally situated between Bodmin and Wadebridge

The Aqua

Portland

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not far from Portland Castle enjoy refreshments in the on-site cafe throughout the day

Finnygook Inn

Crafthole

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this 15th century coaching inn boasts a pretty village location that is close to the coast and scenic views over the Lynher and Tamar Rivers