Stoneborough House B&B in Budleigh Salterton, England

Rooms are furnished with antique pieces and offer king-size beds. Private bathrooms include a bath and an electronic shower with underfloor heating in the Wisteria room. Every room provides a tea and coffee maker, bathrobes, a work desk, and access to Netflix and Amazon on the TV.

Breakfast is served on a 19th-century solid wood dining table with polished chairs. Guests choose from a menu that includes a fruit platter with a smoothie shot, full English breakfast, and homemade jams and marmalades. Honey from the garden's beehives is also offered alongside a selection of six jams.

On arrival, guests are offered tea and homemade lemon polenta cake in the conservatory. Each afternoon, a slice of homemade Victoria sponge cake is left in the room. The guest lounge, conservatory, and garden are open for relaxation, and a guest fridge is provided for fresh milk or champagne.

Stoneborough House is a 7-minute walk from Budleigh Salterton Beach. The Otter Estuary and South West Coast Path are easily reached from the property. A bus stop outside the house provides service to Sidmouth and Exeter without a car.

Hosts Kathryn and George offer local recommendations for walks and dining. Breakfast preferences are submitted each evening via a form to customize the next morning's meal. The property maintains its period character with a 19th-century dining table and antique furniture throughout.

Location: 7-minute walk to Budleigh Salterton Beach

Breakfast: Homemade jams, fruit platter with smoothie shot, full English

Rooms: King-size beds, antique furniture, Netflix on TV

Amenities: Guest lounge, conservatory, garden, guest fridge

Service: Welcome tea and homemade cake on arrival, daily cake in room