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Places to stay in the South West

Independent B&Bs, inns, campsites and cottages across the South West.

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  • 3 Ivy Cross

    ShaftesburyDorset

    Highly rated pet-friendly B&B with modern decor in town. From £100 a night.

    DorsetFrom £100 a night

  • 9 Princes Buildings

    BristolBristol & Bath

    Bed and breakfast in a Grade II listed Georgian house in Clifton Village, overlooking the Avon Gorge, run by hosts Simon and Joanna.

    Bristol & Bath

  • At the Chapel

    BrutonSomerset

    Ten bedrooms above an all-day restaurant, bakery, wine store and bars, in a Grade II listed building built around an 18th century chapel with a south-facing terrace. Part of the Stay Original Company.

    Somerset

  • Berwick Lodge

    BristolBristol & Bath

    Family-run country house hotel on the northern edge of Bristol, set in 18 acres, with individually styled rooms, a restaurant and free parking.

    Bristol & BathCheck availability

  • Chapel House

    PenzanceCornwall

    Bed and breakfast in a Georgian townhouse on Chapel Street, looking over Penzance harbour and Mount's Bay, with seven named rooms.

    CornwallCheck availability

  • Edwards Farm Glamping

    ShaftesburyDorset

    Elegant camping with garden views near Shaftesbury: outdoor fireplace, barbecue and picnic areas. Close to Longleat, Salisbury Cathedral and Stonehenge.

    DorsetCheck availability

  • Edwardstowe East Holiday Cottage

    ShaftesburyDorset

    Delightful historic holiday rental, a 5-minute level walk to town. Sleeps 4, two double bedrooms, off-road parking, private entrance and patio.

    Dorset

  • Eight

    BathBristol & Bath

    Small independent townhouse hotel in Bath's old town with 20 en suite rooms over two Georgian townhouses and a historic bar and lounge.

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  • Falmouth Bay Guesthouse

    FalmouthCornwall

    Guesthouse on Pennance Road with seven en-suite rooms near Gyllyngvase and Swanpool beaches, plus self-catering accommodation.

    Cornwall

  • Farmstead Glamping

    ShaftesburyDorset

    Luxury glamping huts with kitchens and fire pits in the North Dorset countryside. From £125 a night.

    DorsetFrom £125 a night

  • Forest View B&B

    ShaftesburyDorset

    Quietly located B&B with hot tub and kitchenettes. From £90 a night.

    DorsetFrom £90 a night

  • Grays Boutique B&B

    BathBristol & Bath

    Family-owned B&B in a Victorian villa in Oldfield Park, Bath, with 12 bedrooms, cooked breakfasts and free on-site parking.

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  • Greyhomes

    TorcrossDevon

    Two self-catering holiday apartments in a 1920s house above Torcross, with views over Start Bay and Slapton Ley.

    Devon

  • Harington's Hotel

    BathBristol & Bath

    Independent hotel on a cobbled street in central Bath with 13 bedrooms, 16 serviced apartments, a residents' bar and a hot tub.

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  • Hotel Riviera

    SidmouthDevon

    Seafront hotel on Sidmouth's Esplanade with sea-view bedrooms, a bar and a restaurant with a terrace overlooking Lyme Bay.

    Devon

  • La Fleur de Lys

    ShaftesburyDorset

    Family-run restaurant with rooms on the edge of the town centre: an oasis of peace with some of the finest cuisine around. From £130 a night.

    DorsetFrom £130 a nightCheck availability

  • Langport Arms Hotel

    LangportSomerset

    Historic town-centre hotel on Cheapside with function ballroom.

    Somerset

  • Lido Townhouse

    BristolBristol & Bath

    Six-bedroom Georgian townhouse in Clifton run by Bristol Lido, with pool and spa access included when you book direct.

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  • Lyde Hill Holidays

    ShaftesburyDorset

    High-end barn conversions with rural views in North Dorset. From £100 a night.

    DorsetFrom £100 a night

  • Lympstone Manor

    ExmouthDevon

    Country house hotel by the Exe estuary, owned by chef Michael Caines, with 21 rooms and suites, shepherd huts and a vineyard.

    Devon

  • Mena Farm

    BodminCornwall

    Rural campsite at Lanivet near Bodmin with touring and camping pitches, glamping cabins, bell tents and a self-catering farmhouse.

    CornwallCheck availability

  • Mill End Hotel

    ChagfordDevon

    Country house hotel in a converted mill on the River Teign near Chagford, with 21 bedrooms, riverside gardens and a restaurant.

    DevonCheck availability

  • Miller's Huts

    ShaftesburyDorset

    Unique pet-friendly glamping huts with kitchens in the rooms. From £100 a night.

    DorsetFrom £100 a night

  • Milton Farm Hideaway

    ShaftesburyDorset

    Luxury secluded stay with modern interior at Milton on Stour, near Gillingham. From £110 a night.

    DorsetFrom £110 a night

  • Portman Lodge

    Blandford ForumDorset

    Boutique-style B&B with five guest rooms and free parking.

    Dorset

  • Sorelle Retreats

    ShaftesburyDorset

    Boutique stay with designer interiors and an Italian cafe on site. From £130 a night.

    DorsetFrom £130 a night

  • Southernhay House

    ExeterDevon

    Independently owned hotel in a Grade II listed Georgian townhouse in Exeter city centre, with a restaurant and cocktail bar.

    DevonCheck availability

  • The Beckford Arms

    TisburyWiltshire

    Celebrated country inn at Fonthill Gifford with award-winning food and a lovely garden. From £140 a night.

    WiltshireFrom £140 a night

  • The Benett Arms

    ShaftesburyDorset

    Child-friendly village inn at Semley, near Shaftesbury, with free breakfast and air con. From £115 a night.

    DorsetFrom £115 a nightCheck availability

  • The Bull Inn

    TotnesDevon

    Organic pub with nine bedrooms and a self-catering apartment at the top of Totnes high street, serving breakfast, lunch and supper.

    Devon

  • The Chalet

    ShaftesburyDorset

    Holiday rental with breakfast included and air conditioning. From £120 a night.

    DorsetFrom £120 a night

  • The Compasses Inn

    TisburyWiltshire

    Award-winning thatched inn near Tisbury with rooms, countryside views and a self-catering cottage.

    Wiltshire

  • The Coppleridge Inn

    ShaftesburyDorset

    Inn set in 15 acres of grounds at Motcombe, near Shaftesbury. Accessible and pet-friendly. From £148 a night.

    DorsetFrom £148 a nightCheck availability

  • The Crown Hotel

    Blandford ForumDorset

    4-star Georgian hotel with river views, restaurant, bar and large car park in the heart of Blandford.

    Dorset

  • The Eastbury Hotel & Spa

    SherborneDorset

    A Georgian townhouse hotel with a garden spa and a walled garden. It is being refurbished during 2026 and is running as a bed and breakfast in the meantime, working with Sherborne's restaurants for dinner. Part of the Stay Original Company.

    Dorset

  • The Grosvenor Arms

    ShaftesburyDorset

    Boutique hotel with Georgian features and contemporary design: 17 high-end bedrooms, restaurant and bar in the town centre. Pet-friendly. From £120 a night.

    DorsetFrom £120 a nightCheck availability

  • The Hideaway

    ShaftesburyDorset

    Smoke-free apartment with balcony. From £99 a night.

    DorsetFrom £99 a night

  • The King's Arms

    DorchesterDorset

    Twenty-eight bedrooms, a bar and a restaurant with a changing, locally sourced menu, in the middle of Dorchester. Part of the Stay Original Company.

    Dorset

  • The Langton Arms

    Blandford ForumDorset

    Traditional thatched pub with rooms at Tarrant Monkton: award-winning butchery, child-friendly, skittle alley.

    Dorset

  • The Museum Inn

    Blandford ForumDorset

    4-star thatched boutique inn at Farnham with luxury dining. Dog-friendly.

    Dorset

  • The Old Forge B&B

    ShaftesburyDorset

    Pet-friendly glamping huts with hot tub at East Knoyle, near Shaftesbury. From £110 a night.

    DorsetFrom £110 a night

  • The Queensberry Hotel

    BathBristol & Bath

    Independent Georgian townhouse hotel in central Bath with 29 individually designed rooms, the Old Q Bar and The Olive Tree restaurant.

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  • The Royal Chase Hotel

    ShaftesburyDorset

    Former 17th-century monastery and one of Dorset's most historic hotels, with indoor pool, event space and large grounds. From £110 a night.

    DorsetFrom £110 a nightCheck availability

  • The Ship Inn

    ShaftesburyDorset

    A proper old country inn on the A30: flagstone bar, real food, crafted en-suite rooms, free parking and pets welcome. From £95 a night.

    DorsetFrom £95 a night

  • The Slipway

    Port IsaacCornwall

    Grade II listed harbour front building in Port Isaac with a seafood restaurant and seven double bedrooms upstairs.

    Cornwall

  • The Swan

    WedmoreSomerset

    A village pub with seven en-suite bedrooms and a kitchen serving simple, unfussy, fresh food from seasonal menus. Part of the Stay Original Company.

    Somerset

  • The Wayfarer Inn

    BidefordDevon

    Inn at Instow near the beach and Tarka Trail, with six en-suite rooms and a bar and restaurant using local produce.

    Devon

  • The Wheatsheaf Combe Hay

    BathBristol & Bath

    Country pub with four dog-friendly bedrooms in Combe Hay, about 10 minutes' drive from Bath, run by the Barton family since 2006.

    Bristol & Bath

  • The White Hart

    SomertonSomerset

    A renovated inn on the market place with eight en-suite bedrooms, open all day for a drink, a snack or dinner, with a woodburner, a courtyard and a garden. Part of the Stay Original Company.

    Somerset

  • Timbrell's Yard

    Bradford-on-AvonWiltshire

    Seventeen individually styled bedrooms above a restaurant and bar with a riverside terrace. Part of the Stay Original Company.

    Wiltshire

  • Tregondale Manor Farm

    LiskeardCornwall

    Bed and breakfast and holiday cottage on a working farm at Menheniot, run by the Rowe family for over 50 years.

    Cornwall

  • Trevose Harbour House

    St IvesCornwall

    Guesthouse on The Warren in St Ives with six rooms, several with harbour views, including a roof suite.

    Cornwall

  • Trewornan Manor

    WadebridgeCornwall

    Adults-focused bed and breakfast in 25 acres of gardens and pasture near St Minver, with seven bedrooms and a self-catering cottage.

    CornwallCheck availability

  • True Lovers Knot

    Blandford ForumDorset

    Traditional pub with en-suite rooms plus camping and caravan pitches on site.

    Dorset

  • Venton Vean

    PenzanceCornwall

    Bed and breakfast in a restored Victorian villa from 1875 on Trewithen Road, with five en-suite king-size rooms.

    Cornwall

  • Whataview CL

    Sturminster NewtonDorset

    Caravan and Motorhome Club Certified location. **Members only** The site is located in a field overlooking the Blackmore Vale with both hardstanding and grass fully serviced pitches. Elec hook up, clean water and waste disposal. Well - behaved dogs welcome.

    Dorset

  • Wheelwrights Arms

    BathBristol & Bath

    Country pub and guesthouse in Monkton Combe, a short drive south of Bath, with seven en suite bedrooms and food served all day.

    Bristol & Bath

  • Yew Tree View Hut

    ShaftesburyDorset

    Shepherd's hut in the North Dorset countryside with kitchen and outdoor grill. From £85 a night.

    DorsetFrom £85 a night