South West England Seaside Bed & Breakfasts Guide

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


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Anacapri

Falmouth

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there are smart, stylish rooms, many boast sea views, and a feel of the Mediterranean that sea facing terrace and beach views only enhance

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individually styled guest rooms with a fresh, seaside, blue and white decor feature at this boutique B&B - upper floor room have sea views

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homely, family-run guest house situated in a quiet spot a short stroll from the beach and seafront offering comfortable, well-appointed rooms

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townhouse dating from 1790, in a prime seafront spot, thoroughly updated to provide comfy, boutique style rooms, many with sea views

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most of the boutique, well-appointed rooms in this charming house enjoy sea views and the secluded garden is an ideal spot to simply relax

Lulworth Cove Inn

Lulworth Cove

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character, 400-year-old inn set moments from the scenic cove, it features cosy rooms with a maritime theme and serves a fresh, seasonal menu

The Briars

Paignton

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an award-winning guest house located in a prime setting - many of the rooms enjoy sea views - with the beach and harbour moments away

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peaceful and relaxing location within easy walking distance of the beach and seafront and providing airy, comfy, well-presented rooms

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ideally located a pebble's throw from the beach and town centre, a family-run B&B offering comfortable, immaculate accommodation

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a charming 17th century inn set above a secluded cove and features light and airy rooms and a restaurant serving fresh locally caught fish

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traditional and welcoming guest house offering comfortable, well-appointed rooms, many with sea views, and a great seafront location

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a stylish and beautifully presented guest house situated a few minutes walk from the beach with comfortable, tastefully decorated rooms

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enjoy fine dining, utilising locally sourced produce, at this beautifully appointed, sea-front inn at the south end of spectacular Slapton Sands

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traditional accommodation offering a high standard of hospitality, good food and comfortable rooms, most with views over scenic Hope Cove

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a luxurious B&B in a prime location, a few steps from the gorgeous sandy beach, with exhilarating sea views from each stylish room

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the Bohemian decor adds colour and character to this unique, beach facing guest house and with just 6 rooms offers an intimate ambience

Devon House

Paignton

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a renovated, family-run, guest house that retains Victorian period features whilst providing comfortable rooms and modern facilities

Oakover Guest House

Weston-super-Mare

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just a short walk from the seafront, this Victorian villa, dating from 1870 offers B&B accommodation in contemporarily styled, en-suite rooms

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some rooms enjoy views of the sea towards St. Michael's Mount at this former coaching inn; the menu specialises in local steaks and seafood

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comfortable, individually decorated rooms set in a Georgian Grade II listed building, in the heart of Ilfracombe and near the harbour

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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

Beaches B&B

Paignton

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bright, spacious rooms and a warm and welcoming ambience combine at this traditional guest house that is ideally situated near to the beach

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traditional, seafront guest accommodation offering well-appointed rooms, an award-winning breakfast and a cosy lounge bar with views

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an attractive Victorian villa set in a tropical garden, boasting an indoor and outdoor pools, a sauna and comfortable, well-appointed rooms

Driftwood

Rosevine

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set in a peaceful, secluded clifftop setting with scenic views and offers contemporary style rooms, excellent dining and a private beach

Ashmira

Weymouth

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a beautifully renovated Victorian house offering luxury rooms and a high standard of service

Cary Arms

Babbacombe

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for a special English Riviera holiday, here you'll find a traditional inn with the pampering comfort of a luxury spa hotel, in an outstanding spot

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a chic and contemporary hotel set right on the quayside of an attractive fishing village, rooms are individually decorated and superbly appointed

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a nautical theme features in the stylish rooms upstairs whilst downstairs there is a lively and informal restaurant bar serving quality dishes

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