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( 01598-752244;
www.st-vincent-hotel.co.uk
; Castle Hill, Lynton; d £75-85; )
Built by a compatriot
of Nelson, at this former sea-captain's house all the rooms are named after famous battle-
ships. Gleaming satins elevate them above navy-style functionality, while the pocket-sized
front garden is a delight.
Rock House
( 01598-753508;
www.rock-house.co.uk
; Manor Green, Lynmouth; s £45, d £100-120)
The setting is simply
superb: sitting right on Lynmouth's pocket-sized harbour, russet hills slope up on three
sides. Contemporary rooms sport leather headboards, lilac scatter-cushions and mini-arm-
chairs. All have extraordinary views; but the best is from number four, where the window
is right next to the beach.
B&B
££
Millers at the Tors
( 01598-753236;
www.millerslynmouth.co.uk
; Tors Park, Countisbury Hill, Lynmouth; d £130-260; )
With its
plethora of exotic artefacts, eccentric doesn't even begin to describe this swish, objet
d'art-packed enclave. It's run by Martin Miller, of the
Miller's Antiques
books, which ex-
plains the delightfully over-the-top furnishings. It's set part of the way up precipitous
Countisbury Hill, which accounts for the wrap-around views.
BOUTIQUE HOTEL
££
Seawood
( 01598-752272;
www.seawoodhotel.co.uk
; North Walk, Lynton; s £70, d £110-135, ste £165; )
You
can't get any closer to the cliff edge than at this boutique beauty where the views are ex-
traordinary, the sea stretches to south Wales, and Exmoor's russet hills are to one side.
Bedrooms blend Victorian coving, dark polished woods and snazzy fabrics. As you break-
fast on the sun-trap terrace, look out for pods of dolphins far below.
B&B
££
North Walk House
( 01598-753372;
www.northwalkhouse.co.uk
; North Walk, Lynton; s £41, d £98-160; )
Stripped
wooden floors, stripy bedspreads and colourful rugs help give North Walk House a gently
funky feel. The views over the Bristol Chanel and the Foreland Point's rugged cliffs are
fantastic, while the organic breakfasts feature Exmoor bacon and sausages, and Aga-
baked eggs.
B&B
££
Old Rectory
BOUTIQUE HOTEL
£££
