Historic Hotels in Devon
Places to stay in Devon connected to famous figures from history.
Two Bridges Hotel. Dartmoor.
It may well be set in one of the most gloriously isolated positions of any hotel in England, but the Two Bridges can still claim a link to one of the greatest names of stage and screen.
It may well be set in one of the most gloriously isolated positions of any hotel in England, but the Two Bridges can still claim a link to one of the greatest names of stage and screen.
The Three Crowns. Chagford.
One of many places to stay in Devon with literary connections, this exceptional old building on the northern fringes of Dartmoor National Park boasts a Grade II* listing by English Heritage.
One of many places to stay in Devon with literary connections, this exceptional old building on the northern fringes of Dartmoor National Park boasts a Grade II* listing by English Heritage.
The Royal Castle. Dartmouth.
Nights in the Past certainly can’t claim to have visited every hotel on the site. Far from it. But when it comes to this Dartmouth landmark we simply can’t praise it highly enough.
Nights in the Past certainly can’t claim to have visited every hotel on the site. Far from it. But when it comes to this Dartmouth landmark we simply can’t praise it highly enough.
Lewtrenchard Manor. Near Okehampton.
It may be a mere aside to the delights of the step-back-in-time appeal of this Jacobean country house, but this building was once home to the author of one of the most rousing hymns ever written.
It may be a mere aside to the delights of the step-back-in-time appeal of this Jacobean country house, but this building was once home to the author of one of the most rousing hymns ever written.
Boringdon Hall. Plympton.
Although suggestions that Elizabeth I visited Boringdon are almost certainly untrue, it still boasts connections to some of her most famous seafaring subjects.
Although suggestions that Elizabeth I visited Boringdon are almost certainly untrue, it still boasts connections to some of her most famous seafaring subjects.
Langdon Court. Wembury.
Those fascinated by the Tudor period of English history will no doubt find much to their liking when it comes to past visitors to this splendid country house.
Those fascinated by the Tudor period of English history will no doubt find much to their liking when it comes to past visitors to this splendid country house.
The Royal Seven Stars. Totnes.
Daniel Defoe described Totnes as "a very good town; of some trade, but has more gentlemen in it than tradesmen of note", and it was at the Royal Seven Stars that he stayed on his travels.
Daniel Defoe described Totnes as "a very good town; of some trade, but has more gentlemen in it than tradesmen of note", and it was at the Royal Seven Stars that he stayed on his travels.
The Rising Sun. Lynmouth.
Too many old buildings have been stripped of their character in the process of creating accommodation, but the Rising Sun is most certainly not one of them. Good.
Too many old buildings have been stripped of their character in the process of creating accommodation, but the Rising Sun is most certainly not one of them. Good.
The Hoops Inn. Clovelly.
If thatched inns are to your liking then this beautiful building will undoubtedly appeal. In fact, its links to seafaring icons from the Elizabethan era are almost secondary to its delightful aesthetics.
If thatched inns are to your liking then this beautiful building will undoubtedly appeal. In fact, its links to seafaring icons from the Elizabethan era are almost secondary to its delightful aesthetics.
The Castle Inn. Lydford.
This ancient old inn is thought to have a connection to Sherlock Holmes. True or not, it is certainly full of character and situated right next to the ruins of a notorious medieval jail.
This ancient old inn is thought to have a connection to Sherlock Holmes. True or not, it is certainly full of character and situated right next to the ruins of a notorious medieval jail.
The Oxenham Arms. Near Okehampton.
Grade-II* listed, The Oxenham Arms can boast an exceptionally famous 19th century author amongst its esteemed former guests.
Grade-II* listed, The Oxenham Arms can boast an exceptionally famous 19th century author amongst its esteemed former guests.
The Royal Clarence. Exeter.
Known these days as Abode Exeter, this classic Georgian hotel has welcomed a diverse array of famous visitors in its time, from royalty to icons of stage and screen. DAMAGED BY FIRE, OCTOBER 2016.
Known these days as Abode Exeter, this classic Georgian hotel has welcomed a diverse array of famous visitors in its time, from royalty to icons of stage and screen. DAMAGED BY FIRE, OCTOBER 2016.
Churston Court. Brixham.
To be Grade-I listed means there must be something rather special about a place, and this venerable old building is certainly no exception to the rule.
To be Grade-I listed means there must be something rather special about a place, and this venerable old building is certainly no exception to the rule.
Shelley's. Lynmouth.
The historic significance of this celebrated little Lynmouth hotel is to be found in its name. Discover more about the history of Shelley’s at Lynmouth.
The historic significance of this celebrated little Lynmouth hotel is to be found in its name. Discover more about the history of Shelley’s at Lynmouth.
The Royal Hotel. Bideford.
Page to follow. Historic former guest: Charles Kingsley. Further practical details are available courtesy of Booking.com
Page to follow. Historic former guest: Charles Kingsley. Further practical details are available courtesy of Booking.com
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