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Places to Stay Near a Pub in Devon

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Places to Stay Near a Pub in Devon

A holiday cottage is improved immeasurably by a pub you can walk to. These Devon stays all have a local within about a mile — pub dinners, real ale and no designated driver required.

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The Sail Loft

The Sail Loft

🏖️ a few minutes' walk from Beer (Excellent water quality)

Beer and Branscombe, South West England

Sleeps 2

£427 per break

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Mill Cottage

Mill Cottage

✓ Private 28-acre estate with woods, meadows and a fishing lake

🏖️ 2.95 miles from Bantham (Excellent water quality)

Bigbury On Sea and Challaborough, South West England

Sleeps 2

£337 per break

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The Shippen

The Shippen

🏖️ 1.27 miles from Combe Martin (Sufficient water quality)

Combe Martin, South West England

Sleeps 2

£347 per break

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The Hayloft

The Hayloft

🏖️ 1.27 miles from Combe Martin (Sufficient water quality)

Combe Martin, South West England

Sleeps 2

£343 per break

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Manor Hotel

Manor Hotel

✓ Short walk through Manor Gardens to the seafront

🏖️ 0.69 miles from Exmouth (Excellent water quality)

Exmouth

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Sunset

Sunset

🏖️ a few minutes' walk from Combe Martin (Sufficient water quality)

Combe Martin, South West England

Sleeps 6

£473 per break

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Hidden Gem

Hidden Gem

🏖️ 1.25 miles from Combe Martin (Sufficient water quality)

Combe Martin, South West England

Sleeps 5

£831 per break

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Ravenswood Hotel

Ravenswood Hotel

✓ Centrally located 300 metres from Torquay Harbour and town centre

🏖️ 0.39 miles from Beacon Cove (Excellent water quality)

Torquay

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Mercure Hotel

Mercure Hotel

✓ Seafront hotel overlooking Paignton Green and the English Riviera

🏖️ a few minutes' walk from Paignton Paignton Sands (Good water quality)

Paignton

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Hyde Away

Hyde Away

🏖️ 0.32 miles from Paignton Paignton Sands (Good water quality)

Paignton, South West England

Sleeps 8

£657 per break

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Royal Castle Hotel

Royal Castle Hotel

✓ 17th-century hotel blending heritage with contemporary comfort

🏖️ 0.66 miles from Warfleet Creek, Dart Estuary (Excellent water quality)

Dartmouth

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What our listings can and can't tell you

We publish 617 places to stay in Devon, but our listings don't carry a "near a pub" tag. Here is what the data does show, and how to use it to find somewhere a drink is easy to come by.

  • A bar on site: 40 stays list a bar and 39 list a restaurant. These are the surest way to get a drink at the end of the day without going anywhere.
  • Public transport nearby: 316 stays are near a train station and 253 near a bus stop. These are the ones to look at if you'd like to leave the car behind for the evening.

Before you book, check the map on the individual listing to see what's really within walking distance.

Where to base yourself

Most of our Devon stays are around Torbay.

  • Torquay: 148 stays, spread across two location labels in our listings.
  • Paignton: 106 stays.
  • Dartmouth: another 49.

In busy seaside towns like these, you're more likely to have places to eat and drink within reach on foot. That makes them a sensible choice if an evening out matters to you.

Elsewhere, Ilfracombe has 60 stays across its two labels and Sidmouth has 23. We also list stays in Exmouth and Dawlish. If you'd prefer something quieter and more rural, Blurridge Barn in Combe Martin sleeps four. Check what's close by before you commit, though, because its listing mentions EV charging nearby but nothing about public transport.

Stay types also shape your evenings. The 617 stays break down like this:

  • 369 cottages
  • 177 hotels
  • 35 caravanning sites
  • 25 camping sites
  • 11 holiday parks

A hotel with a bar suits couples who want everything under one roof. A cottage gives families more space and the freedom to head out when it suits you.

Example stays worth a look

If an on-site bar is the priority, these hotels list one:

  • Torbay Court Hotel, Paignton: bar, restaurant and WiFi.
  • Royal Glen Hotel, Sidmouth: bar, restaurant and swimming pool.

Also in Sidmouth, the Victoria Hotel lists a swimming pool, hot tub and gym, though not a bar. In Paignton, the Russell Hotel and the Sealawn Hotel are both near a train station.

Paignton has a good run of self-catering cottages that are near a bus stop, a train station and EV charging. That combination makes it easy to get out in the evening without driving.

  • Couples: Seahorse Shore sleeps two.
  • Small groups: Turtle Beach, Starfish Shack and Crabby Cove each sleep four.
  • Families: Shells Shore and Seagulls Rest each sleep five.

Away from Torbay, Thorne Farm Annexe in Exmouth sleeps two. Brunel Boutique Railway Carriage No 1 in Dawlish sleeps six, which makes it a characterful option for a bigger group. Both are near a train station and a bus stop.

Dog owners should note that our data doesn't record pet policies. Contact the owner or check the listing before booking.

What to do once you're there

Devon gives you plenty to fill the days before you settle in for the evening. If you're staying in Paignton, Paignton Zoo is on your doorstep and is an obvious family day out.

For gardens and history, try:

  • Coleton Fishacre (National Trust)
  • Overbeck's Museum and Gardens (National Trust)
  • Bradley Manor (National Trust)
  • Dartmouth Castle
  • Tiverton Castle
  • Escot House

If you want open countryside, Dartmoor National Park is the big draw. Plan your route back carefully if you're relying on buses or trains.

Practical advice on booking

  • Book early if you want a bar on site. Only 40 of our 617 Devon stays list one, so those hotels are a small pool.
  • Don't assume WiFi or parking. Only 61 stays list WiFi and 46 list parking. If either matters, confirm it with the owner.
  • Charging an electric car is easier. 327 stays have EV charging nearby.
  • Book well ahead for school holidays. That's especially true for family-sized cottages in Torquay and Paignton, which make up most of our listings.
  • Ask the owner about the walk. Before paying, ask which pubs or restaurants are within walking distance and whether the route is lit at night.

Frequently asked questions

How many places to stay does BritStays list in Devon?

We publish 617 places to stay in Devon: 369 cottages, 177 hotels, 35 caravanning sites, 25 camping sites and 11 holiday parks.

Which Devon stays have a bar on site?

40 of our Devon stays list a bar. Examples include Torbay Court Hotel in Paignton and Royal Glen Hotel in Sidmouth, both of which also have a restaurant.

Can I get around Devon without a car for evenings out?

Often, yes. 316 of our Devon stays are near a train station and 253 are near a bus stop. In Paignton, cottages such as Turtle Beach, Starfish Shack and Crabby Cove are near both.

Where are most Devon stays located?

Most are around Torbay. Torquay has 148 stays across two location labels and Paignton has 106. Dartmouth has 49, Ilfracombe 60 and Sidmouth 23.

Are there stays suitable for couples and for families?

Yes. Seahorse Shore in Paignton and Thorne Farm Annexe in Exmouth each sleep two. Shells Shore and Seagulls Rest in Paignton each sleep five, and Brunel Boutique Railway Carriage No 1 in Dawlish sleeps six.

Do Devon stays allow dogs?

Our data doesn't record pet policies for Devon stays, so check the individual listing or contact the owner before you book.

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