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rtfully masquerading as ‘The Inn on the Beach’, this is one of the most sophisticated hotels in Devon and the latest project from Peter de Savary and his wife Lana. Teetering over Babbacombe Bay, rooms are the best of British seaside chic.

There’s a bijou spa room and a space-age pod for wedding vows with breathtaking sea views. Dining here is all about lazy breakfasts, long lunches and sumptuous dinners with the very best of unpretentious gastro pub food.

Dine al fresco on the terraces or enjoy the indoor fireside ambience. When you’re ready to explore, catch the furnicular railway up the cliff to the small villages of Babbacombe and St Mary Church. Enjoy the world famous fish and chips sat on the Downs looking out to sea.

Outside the quaint shops, cafes and bakeries, small tables and chairs line the pavements. A continental feel with a real English twist - enjoy a pot of tea for two and some fresh baked scones. For something a little more racy, take a boat ride to your own secluded bay for a delectable picnic. Try your hand at paddle boarding or scuba diving right on the doorstep. Capture the sunset on a rugged cliff top walk or enjoy a leisurely stroll hand in hand along the beach.