31 Best Hotels in The West Country, England

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Accommodations include national hotel chains, represented in all of the region's principal centers, as well as ancient inns and ubiquitous bed-and-breakfast places. Availability can be limited on the coasts during August and during the weekend everywhere, so book well ahead. Many farmhouses also rent out rooms—offering tranquil rural surroundings—but these lodgings are often difficult to reach without a car. If you have a car, though, renting a house or cottage with a kitchen may be ideal. It's worth finding out about weekend and winter deals that many hotels offer.

The Wellington

$$ | The Harbour, Boscastle, PL35 0AQ, England

Originally a 16th-century coaching inn, but given a Victorian makeover, this gray, rather austere, turreted pile close to Boscastle's harbor makes a welcome place to return to after an energetic ramble along the coast. The turret rooms are good choices if they are available, but most of the guest rooms are spacious with plenty of quirky historic character. The traditional restaurant and bar serve tasty pub food and Cornish ales, and there are lovely gardens to the rear. Three cozy self-catering apartments are also available.

Pros

  • Central location
  • Relaxed and friendly staff
  • Quirky traditional character

Cons

  • Worn and tatty in places
  • Quite a lot of stairs to climb
  • A little too “dog-friendly” for some
The Harbour, Boscastle, PL35 0AQ, England
01840-250202
Hotel Details
14 rooms
Free Breakfast

Quick Facts

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