Devon was made for pub stays. After a day walking the South West Coast Path, exploring Dartmoor or swimming in a hidden cove, there’s something deeply enjoyable about ending it with a pint beside a fire before heading upstairs to bed. 

Our collection in Devon includes luxury pubs with rooms, characterful gastro pubs for a gourmet getaway and centuries-old inns where menus are shaped by local farms and fishing boats. Dinners could feature Exmoor lamb or line-caught fish, but our favourite thing about staying in a pub is that things don’t end at last orders. The bedrooms are just as memorable as the bar downstairs, with some overlooking their own private lakes, and others over estuaries where you fall asleep to the sound of the tide. 

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Our most loved pubs with rooms in Devon

Some pubs are worth booking for the food alone, others for the bedrooms, the walks from the door or the sea views. These lucky ones manage all four.

 

Why stay in a Sawday’s pubs with rooms?

✓ Bedrooms you’ll remember. We choose pubs where the rooms deserve just as much attention as the food downstairs, whether that’s original beams, freestanding baths with locally made toiletries, huge sea views or simply the sort of bed you wish you had at home. 

✓ Food rooted in the place you’re visiting. From seafood landed that morning from Brixham market to vegetables grown a field away and local ales brewed just down the road, these are menus that couldn’t exist anywhere else. 

✓ The best of the local area starts at the bar. The people pulling your pint are often the same ones recommending tomorrow’s walk, favourite swimming spot or village bakery. 

Discover pubs with rooms across Devon

Pubs with rooms in South Devon

South Devon is made for slower escapes, where estuary walks, sailing harbours and rolling countryside are never far apart. Expect cosy village inns, waterside pubs serving exceptional local produce and welcoming bedrooms that make it easy to linger for breakfast before setting off to explore Dartmouth, Salcombe or Dartmoor.

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Pubs with rooms in North Devon

North Devon pairs dramatic coastline with some of the county’s best food. Stay in harbour pubs overlooking the estuary, tuck into just-landed seafood and local ales, then spend your days exploring the South West Coast Path, surfing at Croyde or wandering colourful villages like Appledore and Clovelly.

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Recommended by Britain’s longest-serving pub inspector

For more than three decades, David Hancock has travelled the length and breadth of Britain searching for exceptional pubs with rooms. As editor of every Sawday’s Pubs & Inns guide, a long-standing pub awards judge, and writer for The Sunday Times and Country Life, he’s developed an instinct for the places that get everything right. 

In Devon, that might mean waking to views across an estuary before breakfast made with eggs from the farm next door, finding homemade toiletries beside the bath, ordering another local cider because the landlord insists you try his latest favourite, or ending the evening in a room dressed with just enough luxury to rival the food downstairs. These are the details we’re looking for in every Devon pub we recommend. 

 

A few articles to inspire your next getaway to Devon

Sawday’s guide to pubs with rooms

Across Britain, our pubs with rooms offer hospitality shaped by the communities around them and food rooted in the local landscape. This guide explains what defines a great pub with rooms, the different types you’ll encounter and why they continue to be such a beloved way to explore the country.

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Pubs and inns for food lovers in Devon

Devon is jam packed with local growers, producers and farmers, fisherfolk, vineyards and breweries. Expect seasonal and inventive dishes, on ever-changing menus, paired with local wines, ciders and ales.

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Pocket guide to Devon

Here you’ll find out where to pull up a chair for sublime seafood, fine dining, veggie feasts and more. Of course, we’ve also handpicked a selection of our personally inspected special places to stay.

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FAQ’s for pubs with rooms in Devon

Where are the best places to stay in a pub with rooms in Devon? 

That depends on the sort of break you’re after. Pubs with rooms in north Devon offer dramatic beaches, surf towns and spectacular stretches of the South West Coast Path, while South Devon is known for sailing harbours, estuaries and slower-paced seaside villages. Dartmoor is perfect for long walks and cosy evenings by the fire, and East Devon combines rolling countryside with beautiful Jurassic Coast scenery. Wherever you choose, you’ll find pubs that make exploring Devon feel easy. 

Why stay in a pub with rooms in Devon? 

Devon has a long tradition of welcoming travellers, and many of its finest pubs have been looking after guests for centuries. Spend the day walking the coast path, exploring Dartmoor or browsing independent food producers, then return for local ales, seasonal cooking and the luxury of simply wandering upstairs to bed. It’s one of the homiest, most rewarding ways to experience the county. 

What food can I expect at Devon pubs with rooms? 

One of the great pleasures of staying in a Devon pub is eating from the landscape around you. Menus often celebrate line-caught seafood, Exmoor lamb and beef, local cheeses, seasonal vegetables and traditional cream teas, alongside excellent local ciders and craft beers. Many of the pubs in our collection work closely with nearby farmers, fishermen and producers, so what’s on your plate often depends on what’s been harvested or landed that week. 

Are Devon pubs with rooms good for walking holidays? 

Absolutely. Many of our pubs sit close to some of Devon’s best walking routes, including the South West Coast Path, the wild landscapes of Dartmoor or gentle riverside trails through rolling countryside. After a day outdoors, you can return for a hot meal, a local pint and a comfortable bed just a few steps away. 

Are pubs with rooms in Devon suitable all year round? 

Definitely. Summer is ideal for long lunches in pub gardens and evenings by the sea, then heading into autumn brings quieter beaches and colourful woodland walks. Winter is made for roaring fires, hearty food and cosy bedrooms, and spring fills Devon with blossom, wildflowers and newborn lambs across the countryside. Every season offers a different side of the county. 

What makes Sawday’s pubs with rooms in Devon different? 

We’ve spent more than 30 years discovering independent places with real character. Every pub in our Devon collection has been personally inspected and chosen not just for great food or comfortable bedrooms, but for the warmth of the welcome, the personality of the owners and a genuine connection to the local area. They’re the sort of places you’ll be recommending to friends before you’ve even unpacked.