There’s never been a better time to honeymoon in Devon. And, given the choice of utterly idyllic places to stay, you can look forward to long dreamy days of relaxation with your new spouse without the headache of airports and endless journeys. Who needs the tropics anyway?


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From beach houses to country cottages, the choice is as hip as it is achingly distinctive. We’ve scoured the county to bring you the most inspired settings for some loved up downtime. Prepare to fall hook, line and sinker…


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The waterside getaway
Escape to this gloriously English bolthole on the South Devon coast for rest and relaxation seasoned with a generous dose of fresh sea air. Perched in a sublime location with views across the dramatic coastline, the boutique inn blends delicious gastro-pub food with eight crisp and contemporary rooms designed with a chic twist of nautical style.


Devon Honeymoons


Devon Honeymoons

Recline on a deckchair and wile away a few heavenly hours soaking up the vistas on your own private terrace, pound the coastal path and explore the rock pools. Indulge in a pampering treatment in the spa before a romantic meal served in a fabulous glass pod with stunning views across miles of crystal clear waters and coastline. Heaven.
The Cary Arms
www.caryarms.co.uk


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The rural retreat
Set amidst an idyllic stretch of organic gardens and woodland in North Devon, Catsheys guarantees total escapism and relaxation. With just two bedrooms, the boutique bed and breakfast is a fusion of light and airy spaces, original art and chic interiors combining vintage and modern furnishings. Choose between the warm tones and eclectic styling of the Garden Room and the cool and contemporary luxuries of the Lilac Suite.


Devon Honeymoons


Devon Honeymoons

Nestled between Dartmoor and Exmoor, there’s an abundance of beautiful destinations on the doorstep. Wile away a blissful few days of chilled togetherness in this tranquil spot: go for a ramble in the surrounding countryside, lounge by the solar-heated, outdoor pool or curl up by the fire with a book.
Catsheys
www.catsheys.co.uk


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The beach house
Watching a pod of dolphins playfully shimmy their way across the water from Burgh Island Hotel’s private Beach House must be one of the most achingly romantic ways to spend your honeymoon.


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First built in the 1930s as a writer’s retreat, Agatha Christie is amongst the most famous figures to be inspired by this sensational setting, while Wallis Simpson and Edward VII relished its seclusion and sense of romantic escapism. Rebuilt in 2007, the new incarnation is a sleek apartment-suite that literally hangs over the sea. The contemporary interiors are flooded with natural light while a snug bed boasts views across the water to Bantham Beach.


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Enjoy the deliriously beautiful vistas from sunrise to sunset with only the robins, cormorants, seagulls – and maybe the dolphins – for company.
Burgh Island Hotel
www.burghisland.com


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The boutique cottage
Tucked away in the historic village of North Bovey, Moorland View offers uber chic interiors amidst wildly dramatic surrounds. The thatched cottage is made for romance: beyond the characteristic oak beams and open log fire, there’s a copper bath for two and decadent details from the ornate mirrors to the gorgeous wallpaper.


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Choose from a selection of specially designed honeymoon packages; the Agent Provocateur package includes Parisian lace-hold ups, a blindfold and scented candles, while the Classic cottage package offers an indulgent blend of pink champagne on ice, handmade chocolate truffles and rose petals for the bath.


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Take a bracing walk on the moor or even a hot air balloon flight from the garden and return to a three-course meal cooked by a private chef in your cosy love nest. Bliss.
Moorland View
www.moorlandview.com/honeymoon


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The contemporary suite
Hidden in the grand and romantic climes of Combe House, the Linen Suite is a novel and beautifully atmospheric setting to enjoy a few days of indulgence and relaxation. The original Victorian laundry has been transformed into a modern suite with a spacious sitting room, chic bedroom and fabulous bathroom, the centrepiece of which is a huge copper washtub with plenty of room for two. A mellow colour scheme, natural textures and crisp linens create a cool, chic ambience, while period features such as a huge drying rack suspended from the ceiling enhance the rich sense of character.


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With acres of pretty gardens and meadows on the doorstep, exquisite cuisine and a warm atmosphere, relish every moment of this sumptuous and truly memorable escape from the hubbub of the modern world.
Combe House
www.combehousedevon.com


Devon Honeymoons

Words Rebecca Matthews

Copyright WED Magazine 2010