Salcombe Harbour Hotel

On the outskirts of the pretty harbour town of Salcombe, right on the coastal path and close to Devon’s safest swimming beaches, this hotel trumps on location alone. In a land of nautically themed hotels, Salcombe Harbour stands out with its understated design that manages to steer clear of coastal kitsch, yet still exudes a fresh, seasidechic. The rooms are simple and small, but sophisticated, with pastel décor, wooden writing desks, white wicker chairs, smart bathrooms and a well-stocked mini bar. Doubles from £155 telegraph.co.uk/salcombeharbourhotels