Where to Stay in South West England
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The South West of England is one of the country’s most beloved holiday destinations, stretching from the Cotswolds in the east to the very tip of Cornwall in the west. The region encompasses the counties of Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Gloucestershire, Somerset, and Wiltshire, offering an extraordinary range of landscapes, coastline and places to stay.
The coastline is the great draw for many visitors. Cornwall and Devon between them offer some of the finest beaches in England, from the surf beaches of the Atlantic coast to the sheltered coves and harbours of the south coast. The Jurassic Coast, stretching along the Dorset shoreline, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most dramatic and fascinating stretches of coastline in Europe.
Inland, the South West is equally rewarding. Dartmoor and Exmoor are two of England’s most wild and atmospheric national parks, offering superb walking, riding and a genuine sense of remoteness. The Cotswolds, straddling Gloucestershire and beyond, is perhaps England’s most quintessential rural landscape — honey-stoned villages, ancient market towns and gentle countryside that draws visitors from around the world.
The region has no shortage of compelling places to explore. Bath, with its Roman heritage and Georgian architecture, is one of England’s most elegant cities. Bristol is a vibrant and creative city with a rich maritime history. Salisbury, Wells and Exeter each offer their own distinct character and history.
Whether you are looking for a surf retreat in Cornwall, a cottage on the Jurassic Coast, a farmhouse on Dartmoor or a city break in Bath, the South West offers some of the most memorable places to stay in England.
