South West England Seaside Bed & Breakfasts Guide

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


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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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a stylish and contemporary Edwardian house located seconds from the sands of Porthminster Beach offering individually designed rooms

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well-appointed rooms providing good levels of comfort and a tasty breakfast sourced from local produce are the order of the day here

Elmdene

Torquay

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sleep in relaxing, elegantly decorated rooms - some with a seating area - and enjoy an award-winning, freshly cooked breakfast to start the day

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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

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this traditional B&B has won accolades for its refurbished rooms, and enjoys a good location, a short walk from the centre, station and harbour

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fresh Cornish produce is featured on the extensive breakfast menu at this handsome 18th century house set between Looe and Liskeard

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light and airy rooms are offered at this room only accommodation, set in a handsome, period house with good public transport links nearby

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a traditional free house that is a good exploring base with Par Station and buses to Fowey nearby and a sandy beach just over a mile away

Beggar's Knap

Dorchester

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close to the bustling town centre, yet offering a peaceful intimate stay in a character house with elegant, classically styled guest rooms

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the comfortable, well-appointed rooms are light and airy and guests can enjoy a breakfast prepared using locally sourced produce each morning

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well-appointed rooms, a relaxing residents bar and lounge and a hearty cooked breakfast to start the day feature at this welcoming guest house

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an elegant mock-Tudor house located in a convenient spot close to Gyllyngvase Beach and within a 10 minute walk of the town centre

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offers spacious, beautifully appointed rooms - quality furnishings and beds - and is set in an attractive garden with a seasonal outdoor pool

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guests have awarded high review scores to this Victorian town house B&B with boutique style rooms, luxuriously equipped for a relaxing stay

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from its lofty spot there are views over the river and wooded hills to be enjoyed from many aspects of this welcoming guest house

No. 22

Barnstaple

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near Barnstable centre, this Victorian boutique B&B features striking, artistically-designed rooms and suites, with gorgeous period bathrooms

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comfortable, cosy guest rooms finished to a high standard feature and there is a well-tended, 3/4 acre garden of lawn and wooded areas

Cranmore

Torquay

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reviewers commend the welcoming owners and the well-presented rooms - one with a four poster bed - at this conveniently located B&B

Stour Lodge

Christchurch

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within walking distance of the picturesque riverside, you'll find a warm welcome and comfort assured in this traditional family-run B&B

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ideally placed for Looe's railway station and the shops, restaurants and bars in the town centre; offers well-presented rooms some with balcony

The Parks

Torquay

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it's a pleasant walk to the beach from this cosy home from home B&B with well-equipped rooms and and a much-praised breakfast

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on sunny days, sit and relax on the terrace whilst admiring the pretty, south-facing garden at this friendly, family-run accommodation

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enjoy delightful views of the East Looe River from the terrace of this friendly B&B, and relax in tasteful, luxuriously furnished rooms

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there are luxurious touches such as an in-room sauna, a Japanese-style soaking tub or 4-poster bed in some of the stylish, well-appointed rooms

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comfortable guest house with rooms decorated to a high standard located moments from the University and 5 minutes from the station

Ox Hotel

Parkstone

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a contemporarily-styled, boutique tavern, ideally placed for visiting Poole and Bournemouth

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300m from beautiful Gyllyngvase Beach, this family-run B&B in an historic house offers luxurious comfort in the rooms and a heated indoor pool

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