Best Boutique Hotels in Sidmouth

Set in 14 acres of outstanding natural beauty, this country house bed and breakfast with cottages and a heated outdoor pool offers a relaxed atmosphere, professional service and luxurious surroundings. Offering traditional elegance in all seasons, the country house and cottages are convenient for Sidmouth, Exeter and Dartmoor. The Sid Valley is ideal for discovering Devon’s inland areas and coastline. Leisure and business guests are provided with spacious and comfortably furnished lounges, a cosy bar and an excellent breakfast room providing home-prepared food from the best of local produce. Bread is freshly baked daily. Adults only unless full property booking.

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In 5 acres of landscaped gardens, this hotel has magnificent views over Sidmouth and the coastline. It offers award-winning food, free parking, and has a lift that accesses every floor. The hotel has an AA Rosette for its cuisine, and there is also a resident orchestra and sun lounge. A full English breakfast is available each morning, served in the elegant eating area. The Victoria Hotel & Source Spa is an easy 5-minute walk into the town centre, with its pretty shops, cafes and traditional pubs selling local ales and produce. Exeter is around 20 minutes’ drive away. The White Room restaurant offers customers a more informal dining experience. This non-smoking hotel offers our NEW Source Spa with a heated indoor pool, spa bath, sauna, steam room, gym, relaxation area and two treatment rooms. Our Lido area offers a games room and heated outdoor pool for guests to use. Please note that for dinner, the dress code in our Jubilee Restaurant is Jacket & Tie preferred, but Smart Casual is accepted (no ripped denim, sportswear, beachwear or trainers) & in the White Room we ask for Smart Casual (no beachwear).

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Located in the centre of Topsham, just 4 miles from Exeter, The Globe is a beautifully renovated 16th-century coaching inn. Combining modern comforts and period charm, it offers luxurious rooms and an enticing menu. The boutique-style rooms at the Globe, Topsham feature comfortable Vi-Spring beds and free WiFi, as well as a flat-screen TV and en suite bathroom. A luxury 2 bedroom apartment is available for families or those who prefer more space. Decorated with rich textures and colours, guests can relax in the charming bar and enjoy speciality coffees, fine wine and award-winning ales. Exciting menus feature local Devon and West Country produce, with daily-changing specials making the most of fresh ingredients. Topsham has a village atmosphere and is by both rail and bus routes, with Topsham Rail Station just 7 minutes’ walk away. Guests can also enjoy various river trips and country walks nearby, as well as numerous independent shops, cafes and restaurants.

Featuring free WiFi, Dower House Hotel offers pet-friendly accommodation in Lyme Regis. Torquay is 46 km from the property. Free private parking is available on site. The Dower House Hotel has a heated outdoor pool which is open from the start of May to the end of September. There is a private bathroom with free toiletries and a hairdryer in each unit. Dower House Hotel also includes a terrace. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar and restaurant. Exeter is 37 km from Dower House Hotel. Lyme Regis is 3 miles away. The nearest airport is Exeter Airport, 29 km from Dower House Hotel. The Dower House Hotel is a low carbon usage hotel having a Biomass boiler for heating and hot water and utilising Solar panels for electricity generation.

A 4-star award-winning boutique B&B, The Belfry is an historical old school building in the village of Yarcombe Nr Honiton. It's set within the beautiful Blackdown Hills area, 1 mile from the A303 road and close to the Jurassic Coast. Each unique bedroom has L’Occitane toiletries and original features, such as old stained-glass windows. The Belfry has a cosy lounge offering a reading area. Guests can enjoy their meals in the nearby Yarcombe Inn, or at The Candlelight Inn at Bishopswood, 4.5 miles away. Breakfast includes homemade muesli, jam and preserves, as well as local bacon, sausages, eggs and smoked fish.

An impressive building with an outdoor pool open all year round, Hotel du Vin Exeter boasts free WiFi, a bar and 24-hour front desk. All rooms have an en-suite bathroom with luxury toiletries and a monsoon shower, and some have a bath. Modern touches include and a flat-screen TV. The library has over 750 books while the spa offers a selection of treatments, and sessions at the spa must be booked in advance. For some exercise, guests can use the pool. The lounge, where snacks are available, overlooks the walled gardens that surround the hotel. The inside/outside pool is located in the walled garden, just across the lawn from the Ren spa. The restaurant boasts a theatre-style kitchen and British and traditional dishes, and the bar specialises in cocktails. In the heart of Exeter, a 15-minute walk from Exeter Central Rail Station, Hotel du Vin Exeter is just 20 minutes’ drive from Exmouth.

This intimate hotel is set in a Grade II listed Georgian gentleman's residence in central Exeter. It offers luxurious rooms, a cocktail bar, a casual club room and a private garden just 5 minutes' walk from Exeter Cathedral. Rooms at Southernhay House Hotel feature elegant decor and views over the garden and terrace and Southernhay. With spacious beds, all include a large flat-screen TV, DAB radio and tea and coffee making facilities along with luxurious toiletries. Free Wi-Fi is provided throughout. A full English breakfast or delicious cooked options are served alongside croissants, orange juice and Cornish yoghurt in the morning. The bar menu is served all day and has home-made comfortable classics. Southernhay House is 5 minutes’ walk from the Princesshay Shopping district and 8 minutes’ walk from the Royal Albert Memorial Museum. You can walk to Exeter Central Train Station in 10 minutes and Exeter International Airport is 6 miles away.

Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel is located in central Exeter, with views over the historic old cathedral. It offers a health and fitness centre with an indoor swimming pool and a gym. Mercure Exeter Hotel also has a sauna and a whirlpool spa. Each of the hotel’s rooms features Freeview TV and facilities for making tea and coffee. There are also a number of interconnecting rooms available. The Terrace lounge bar has a secluded patio, while The Gate House Restaurant offers elegant dining. Traditional Devonshire afternoon tea is also served. It is just a 5-minute walk from the hotel to the shops and restaurants of the city centre. Buses are available along the High Street, and Exeter Central Rail Station is 10 minutes’ walk away.

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The Ness House Hotel is a Georgian property, built in 1810, on the outskirts of Shaldon village overlooking the Teign Estuary and only a stone’s throw from the beach. 20 yards away the Smugglers Tunnel can be found, leading you down to the secluded Ness Beach, sheltered by the Ness Cliff. There is a ferry which runs between Teignmouth and Shaldon and fishing at the mouth of the estuary is popular year round. The Ness House offers award winning Badger cask ales, lagers from around the world and a menu full of fresh, seasonal dishes cooked by our team of talented chefs, using quality ingredients from our regional food partners. We aim to make your day, whether it be a slight change to your meal, making a celebration extra special or simply providing you with an extra pillow. We take real pleasure in making your visit memorable from family holidays to spontaneous romantic getaways. Ness House boasts 9 En-Suite rooms with WiFi access and stunning sea views available. Some rooms are pet-friendly. All rates are per room, per night and include breakfast and free car parking.

The City Gate is located in the centre of Exeter with a traditional pub, dining room and garden surrounded by the historic city wall. Each air-conditioned boutique en-suite bedroom features a power shower or a bath, with toiletries provided. The rooms feature a flat-screen TV with Sky channels and a Nespresso coffee machine, while complimentary port and homemade sweet treats are waiting for guests on arrival. The dining room has a secluded patio for Al Fresco dining and offers a menu with seasonal locally-sourced produce with an extensive wine list and cocktail menu. It is a 5-minute walk from City Gate to Exeter High Street and The Guildhall shopping centre, while Princesshay is a 10-minute walk away. Exeter Cathedral is 400 metres from the City Gate, while Exeter University is 1.6 km away. Exeter Central train station is a 5 minute walk from the property, while Exeter St David’s is 10 minutes away.