South West England Seaside Bed & Breakfasts Guide

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


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a working farm offering an idyllic country escape where guests are welcome to feed the hens and wander; rooms are tranquil and just for 2

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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

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stylish accommodation with spacious, contemporary rooms, exclusively for adults situated within a 15-minute walk of the town centre

Yenton Hotel

Bournemouth

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comfortable, well-appointed accommodation set in a pretty, award winning garden situated 5 minutes walk from the East Cliff and beach

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take breakfast 'al fresco' in the warmer months at this period guest house that has been modernised to provide simple, smart rooms

Bolenna Court

Perranporth

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located in a quieter part of Perranporth yet within a 10-minute walk of the beach and the shops, restaurants and bars in the resort centre

Cooperage

Trewoon

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offers comfortable, individually styled, en-suite guest rooms and a choice of breakfasts to start the day; ideally situated as an exploring base

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rooms are smart and well-appointed, breakfast is cooked to order and locally sourced and the location is a stone's throw from the seafront

Keresen B&B

Wadebridge

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guests praise the comfort and the friendly owners of this B&B in a modern detached house, well-located near the North Cornwall coast

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a distinctive thatched cottage - dates from the 1800s - located on the town's fringes offering comfortable, individually styled rooms

Epchris House

Ilfracombe

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quietly placed close to the Torrs and set in 1.5 acres of pretty gardens, the building dates back to 1831 but has been sensitively renovated

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B&B, tea room and in high season a restaurant, perched on the water's edge; guest rooms feature a mix of nautical and historic furnishings

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this Grade II listed house with elegant period features and spacious classic rooms makes a perfect base for visiting Minehead and Dunster

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adult-only, dog friendly hotel featuring smart rooms and a shady terrace that is perfect for a spot of people watching or enjoy a relaxing drink

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welcoming guest house set in an acre of grounds that overlook the harbour and estuary of the River Exe with comfy, well-appointed rooms

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there are plenty of outdoor spaces to enjoy including gardens, ponds and terraces in the 1.5 acres of this friendly inn just outside St Austell

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ideally located guest house set overlooking Torwood Gardens and a only a few minutes downhill walk to the marina and bustling town centre

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this well-located granite cottage has been sympathetically restored for cosy comfort, and the friendly owners can arrange boat excursions