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10 hotels for South Devon winter mini breaks
South Devon is well known as a summer holiday destination thanks to its beaches, but this beautiful part of the UK is also a treat for winter escapes. Dramatic walks along the South West Coast Path, water sports including surfing at the famous Bantham beach and a local larder of superb food and drink are all part of the attraction.
Dart Marina, Dartmouth
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Cary Arms & Spa
Babbacombe, Devon
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A cosy beamed pub is the warm heart of this hotel, in the shelter of wooded, red sandstone cliffs that reminded the young Queen Victoria of 'a ballet or a play where nymphs appear'.
The Cricket Inn
Kingsbridge, Devon
Winding country lanes lead to this popular local and gastropub with a welcoming vibe, smart New England-style bedrooms and a restaurant serving the freshest fish and seafood.
Dart Marina
Dartmouth, Devon
Big picture windows frame views of the Dart at this cool, contemporary hotel with a leisure vibe, uncluttered chic bedrooms, relaxed bistro dining in the riverside restaurant and alfresco.
Ilsington Country House Hotel & Spa
Newton Abbot, Devon
In wooded grounds with Dartmoor National Park on the doorstep, the Hassell family's country-house hotel and beautiful spa impresses with a warm welcome, great service, and a choice of dining venues.
Thurlestone Hotel
Kingsbridge, Devon
In 19 acres of sub-tropical gardens, this family-owned and family-friendly spa hotel is a happy marriage of the traditional and informal, with on-site golf, tennis and croquet, well-equipped rooms, a fine dining sea-view restaurant with a wall of windows, and the 16th-century Village Inn serving a gastropub menu.
South Devon is well known as a summer holiday destination thanks to its beaches, but this beautiful part of the UK is also a treat for winter escapes. Dramatic walks along the South West Coast Path, water sports including surfing at the famous Bantham beach and a local larder of superb food and drink are all part of the attraction. Visitors to the area will be able to tell you about the magic of hiking in Dartmoor National Park or visiting a spa hotel with estuary views in the popular seaside town of Salcombe. Perhaps you will be inspired by the prospect of evenings tucking into some of the best seafood in the world followed by locally made ice cream. National Trust houses (including one formerly owned by Agatha Christie), private islands, links golf courses or simply strolling along sandy beaches - it's all just a taste of South Devon's appeal. Of course, the best people to give you the inside scoop are the local hoteliers, whose hospitality is the cherry on top, and whose personal recommendations will give you a winter holiday to remember.
