South West England Seaside Bed & Breakfasts Guide

the pool, games room and relaxing communal areas make this Victorian villa B&B a good choice for an enjoyable holiday on the English Riviera

350-year-old cottage with fireplaces and beamed ceilings retained in the restaurant where French cuisine, made of local produce, is served

traditional pub popular with villagers and visitors, locally sourced food and drink is championed and live music is featured at the weekends

recently renovated to a high standard, this smart inn provides stylish, spacious rooms. The coastal bus service stops outside the property

traditional inn set on the main square of a quiet village on the Lizard Peninsula offering comfortable and well-presented guest rooms

ideally placed on the A39 for touring the North Cornwall coast and countryside; rooms are well-equipped and decorated to a high standard

with real ales and home-cooked food, this cosy pub is in an ideal spot for the ferries

historic tavern with a long and colourful heritage overlooking Penzance Harbour moments from the departure point of the Isles of Scilly ferry

this lively pub is said to be one of Fowey's oldest buildings and offers simple style rooms amidst the bustle of this colourful estuary town

a traditional, riverside free house with views over the Royal Albert Bridge and River Tamar; guest rooms are smart and comfortable

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

with buses stopping nearby, this charming tavern offers a warm welcome and cosy rooms

located on the southern slopes of Dartmoor, there is open moorland opposite, featuring contemporary rooms and steakhouse dining

a 13th century smuggler's haunt situated on the South West Coastal Path, it offers traditionally furnished rooms and fresh, seasonal food

style at the seaside at this charming inn serving fine seasonal British food and offering well-appointed rooms with subtle colour schemes

a popular, traditional pub in historic quayside area with 3 modern rooms and offering pub grub, real ales, regular live music and a beer garden

traditional, 17th century inn, just 2 miles from the beach at Bude, with well-appointed rooms and serving real ales and home-cooked food

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

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

a popular community pub offering a hearty breakfast, a varied restaurant menu including fish specialities, a Sunday carvery and regular music

with a 500 year history, this nautically-themed pub is just meters from the lively quayside

fresh, local produce is on the restaurant's menu at this friendly hotel, there are smart rooms, some with sea views, and a relaxing garden

a small and stylish coastal retreat with a relaxed ambience that features individually decorated rooms most of which have marvellous sea views

Regency style house, set in over an acre of grounds, a short stroll from the beach, offering a comfortable, traditional Jurrasic Coast base

it's a short walk down the hill to Fowey's pretty harbour from this cosy inn with a sociable bar and restaurant, and bright, comfortable rooms

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

a traditional inn with contemporary bedrooms, hearty pub food prepared with locally sourced produce and a handy location 3 miles from Truro

set on the quayside overlooking the historic Charlestown Harbour and coast, many of the spacious, well-appointed rooms enjoy the same views

close to Dartmoor Zoo, of "We Bought a Zoo" fame, a welcoming and relaxing hotel set in a 9 hole golf course and landscaped garden

in a peaceful and relaxing spot moments from the cliff tops of the north Cornish coast with Newquay being a short drive or bus ride away

Edwardian house located between Charmouth and Lyme Regis with views over the Dorset countryside offering comfy, well-appointed rooms

enjoy a country scape at this relaxing hotel hidden away in a quiet, wooded valley in the Quantock Hills, yet with easy access to the A39

this elegant hotel, set overlooking the castle ruins, blends original character with modern luxury and a relaxed and welcoming ambience

a relaxed air pervades at this handsome, mid-19th century property ideally placed for Porth's golden sands; some rooms offer sea views

smart, well-appointed apartments set above a bar and restaurant a few minutes walk from the beach, some apartments offer sea views

this grand, Grade II listed Georgian inn is one of St Austell's oldest inns, today though it offers stylish rooms, a lively bar and good pub fayre

surrounded by countryside, yet very close to great beaches and coastal paths and enjoys wonderful views to accompany breakfast or dinner

a 350-year-old house in Exmoor's Barle Valley, under ten miles from Lynton and Lynmouth, offers charming rooms and relaxing dining on site

conveniently placed for an en-route stopover - junction 23 of the M5 is just a 2 minute drive away - with comfy, well-appointed rooms

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

this eighteenth century, family run hotel has kept its traditional atmosphere but has added modern comfort and styling

Grade II listed, picture book thatched inn, nestled in unspoilt countryside on the A39 just a 10 minute drive from the pretty village of Clovelly

family-run hotel providing a homely, welcoming atmosphere set in a tranquil garden with terrace located a 5-minute walk from the centre

an independent family-run hotel offering a tranquil and relaxing ambience, rooms are light and airy and enjoy coastal or country views

former coaching inn at the heart of the town's life since 1760 with comfy, well-equipped guest rooms, a traditional bar and relaxing lounges

a charming pub said to be one of Cornwall's oldest, the low beamed ceilings, open fireplaces and thick stone walls all reflect its rich heritage

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

a small, independent hotel surrounded by farmland and a large garden, on the A39 between Bridgewater and the rolling Quantock Hills

a traditional inn set in a pretty village 5 miles from Looe that has an outdoor seating area overlooking a babbling stream and cosy rooms

this inn has been run by the same family since 1872 and it sits near the Bude Canal, enjoy traditional pub food, real ales and friendly hospitality

spectacular cliff-top views over Poole Bay can be seen from this popular pub offering bright, airy rooms and good value food and drink

close to excellent walking and Eype Beach, this small family-run hotel enjoys a unique position, tucked down a lane near to the coast

a family-run inn set in a sheltered valley between Falmouth and Helston and ideally placed to explore the countryside and coastline by car

a bar and kitchen situated a stone's throw from the beach offering fresh, contemporary style rooms, terraces to dine on and frequent live music

a restored manor in 40 acres of secluded grounds where peacocks roam; a relaxing touring base with easy access to coast and countryside

small, family-run hotel - in the heart of Porlock - featuring individually styled rooms that are named after R D Blackmore's famous novel

an 18th century former corn mill set in 7 acres of grounds amidst a wooded valley with beamed ceilings, flag stone floors and log fires

for 400 years this traditional inn has stood overlooking the estuary and offers simple but comfy rooms, good food and wonderful views of Fowey

a 16th century coaching inn with modern, renovated rooms that retain touches of period features, the bar has open fires and hosts live music

set on Clovelly's ancient cobbled street, that leads down to the harbour, and features smart rooms, a restaurant and the well-known Upalong bar

a charming 18th century former coaching inn with spacious, traditional style rooms, a bar serving local ales and home-cooked pub fayre

a charming inn overlooking the sea, with a cliff-top beer garden, a restaurant serving locally caught fish and guest rooms with sea views

a lively, welcoming pub - with frequent live music and televised live sports events - in an ideal cliff-top location offering simple style rooms

roadside inn dating from 1620 surrounded by glorious countryside, it retains plenty of original charm and offers comfy, rustic style rooms