The best hotels with outdoor swimming pools in Devon Swim towards the sea without actually having to brace the chilly English waters along the Devon coast at these Devon hotels with outdoor pools. From hotels along the South West Coast Path to romantic escapes nestled into the Tamar Valley, from clifftops to woodland and hillsides. From historic hotels to the height of contemporary spa escapes, Devon is home to some of the most beautiful locations in the UK as well as some of the most charming hotels, inns and B&Bs. Then again, for those who do fancy a dip in the sea without having to leave the comfort of the hotel, a once in a lifetime escape to Burgh Island Hotel, beloved by Agatha Christie, will see you given the opportunity to bask in their unique 'mermaid pool' - an enclosure nestled into the rocks where you can swim in the sea protected from the waves.