South West England Country Bed & Breakfasts Guide

recommended B&Bs, guest houses and other accommodation


 

Ivy Cottage

Stawell

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a warm welcome awaits at this home-from-home guest house which offers smart, comfortable accommodation with a kitchen for guests' use

Waterfield House

Bradford Peverell

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  • great reviews
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on the banks of the River Frome chalk stream, in a picturesque village, a charming B&B matches its idyllic location with smart accommodation

Clock House B&B

Marnhull

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a peaceful Dorset retreat has been highly commended by former guests for its luxurious rooms and the sitting room with a wood burning stove

Colly Farm

Dottery

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  • 4* B&B/guest house
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a charming, homestay guesthouse with helpful, genial hosts highly commended by previous guests and offering a comfy and relaxing stay

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set amidst the quiet Purbeck countryside, a former farmhouse and renovated courtyard buildings make for an excellent exploring base

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not far from Wells and Wookey Hole Caves, a stylish cottage guest house with antique furnishings and featuring pretty, cosy guest rooms

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attached to a fully restored and working mill, this charming guest house has the cosy, authentic English country cottage atmosphere

Lion House

Combe Martin

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  • small hotel
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this delightful Victorian former inn has been updated to a contemporarily styled B&B, boasting spacious, airy rooms and offering evening meals

Oxbridge Farm

Oxbridge

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offering smart, spacious, well appointed accommodation, this welcoming guest house is set amidst glorious countryside near Bridport

The Long House

Cerney Wick

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just outside Cirencester, this fine Cotswold stone B&B provides comfortable rooms and a delicious breakfast in the country-style kitchen

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  • 4* B&B/guest house
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  • cyclist friendly
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400-year-old former coaching inn stylishly updated to provide modern comforts and guest rooms whilst retaining plenty of character features

Penrose B&B

Lostwithiel

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  • award-winning
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this handsome Victorian house retains many period features including fireplaces, chandeliers and high ceilings, rooms are cosy and homely

Poole Farm

Druxton

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  • romantic retreat
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quietly placed next to the River Tamar and offering a peaceful country retreat, the luxurious rooms feature antique furniture and artwork

Stoneleigh Barn B&B

North Wootton

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spacious, former hay barn - in countryside 2 miles from Sherborne - attractively renovated and offering stylish, well-appointed guest rooms

Burcombe Manor

Burcombe

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  • country house
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enjoy a peaceful country retreat at this Victorian manor set in 3 acres of lawns in a charming village just 15 minutes drive from Salisbury

Chyheira

Grade

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elegant Edwardian house set in a quiet location ideally located for Cadgwith, Lizard Point, Kynance Cove and the South West Coastal Path

Sunny Nest

Bourton-on-the-Water

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previous guests have highly commended the quality and generosity of the breakfasts served at the delightful B&B on the village outskirts

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a converted former Methodist chapel set in a wooded valley only 3 miles from the Eden Project; rooms come simply yet tastefully decorated

The Lynch

Somerton

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unwind at this little haven of peace and quiet set in a classic English country mansion and offering traditional, comfortable accommodation

The Old Mill House

Little Petherick

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  • small hotel
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a renovated former corn mill set beside a babbling stream with a relaxing water side terrace; rooms are neat and traditional in style

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