Search Historic Hotels in Kenton

You’re already probably planning a visit to historical sites while on holiday in Kenton. Why not appreciate the countryside during your visit?

Based on our travel expertise, Old Vicarage is a top B&B for history seekers booking on Expedia, and it features free parking and a computer station. Exeter’s Historic Quayside is a short 12-minute drive away.

Kenton is home to 5 hotels bookable on Expedia though not many historic hotels to choose from.

Places to visit in the wider area include River Exe, Dawlish Warren Beach and Exmouth Beach. You’ll also find Woodbury Park Golf Club and Sandy Park Rugby Stadium in the area.

Guests who book a historic hotel can stay in a place that has an officially recognised historic designation. A palace, castle, stately home or even a lodge, pub or skyscraper can be identified as a historic hotel provided that it’s a place of special interest. Traditional architecture and period features are often preserved within the guestrooms or public spaces of such hotels in Kenton, giving a real sense of character.

You’ll often hear the term “heritage hotel” in Asia and Europe, while “historic hotel” is a term often used in the U.S. but overall the terms are quite similar. The architecture and actual building of a historic hotel tends to be the most significant aspect. For a heritage hotel, it’s often the cultural value and how it inspired the community.

Hotels have the safety features and modern conveniences you expect to find, but every effort is made to preserve the historic aspects and traditions. Private rooms with updated bathroom facilities, heating and air conditioning, free and fast Internet, and the amenities found in any hotel will also be available in a historic hotel. When you choose a historic hotel in Kenton, don’t worry that you’ll find yourself staying at a place that’s uncomfortable or rundown.