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A seaside terrace with tables and chairs, a cannon, and a view of the sea.

A cozy living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a coffee table, and a wall clock.

A narrow alley with a stone wall, a small stream, and a building with a window and metal railing.

A pink building with white trim and multiple windows, a curved corner section, and a small balcony with a metal railing.

1. Riverdance Cottage

Lyme Regis

Martin

£502

includes taxes & fees

5 Sept - 6 Sept

A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, a blue armchair, and a small table with a lamp.

A traditional stone building with a thatched roof, ivy-covered walls, and a white fence.

A living room with blue sofas, a wooden coffee table, and a TV on a cabinet.

A bedroom with a large bed, a window seat, a nightstand, and a wall-mounted lamp.

2. Atherstone Farm Cottage - charming thatched cottage, sleeps 4 guests in 2 rooms

Ilminster

Kirsty C.

£598

includes taxes & fees

3 Sept - 4 Sept

A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, a blue sofa, a wooden cabinet, and a magazine on a small table.

A traditional stone house with a thatched roof, surrounded by lush greenery and a well-maintained lawn.

A hot tub in a garden with a stone pathway leading to it, surrounded by lush greenery and a clear sky.

A sign for Orchard Cottage with a stone building in the background.

3. Orchard Cottage - sleeps 8 guests in 4 bedrooms

Ilminster

"This is an amazing property………Classic somerset cottage equipped with all modern conveniences. Super quiet (well a few tractors collecting the harvest!). We all slept very well. It takes 30 mins to walk into Ilminster along a country trail past Dillington Hall for those that like a good walk. About 8 mins by car. We made day trips to the Haynes motor museum (amazing if you are a car buff…..some days they bring cars out of the museum and you can ‘poke around’ at them) and to Lyme Regis, which has...

Paul F.

£1,041

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

A modern dining area with a long table, white chairs, and a vase of flowers.

A modern kitchen with a central island, built-in oven, and a large sliding glass door leading to an outdoor patio.

A stone house with a covered patio and a lawn.

A traditional stone house with a steeply pitched roof, surrounded by lush greenery and a wooden fence.

4. Dairy House - a beautiful 7 bed stone house set in private parkland (sleeps 16)

Ilminster

Nelson A.

£2,075

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

A spacious kitchen with a wooden dining table, a large window, and a view of the outdoors.

A large stone house with a sloped roof, a patio with outdoor furniture, and a well-maintained lawn.

A cozy living room with two sofas, a fireplace, and a television.

A spacious loft with exposed wooden beams, a brick fireplace, and a kitchen with white cabinets and a bar area.

5. Apple Loft - Beautiful Somerset cottage, sleeps 13 guests in 6 bedrooms

Ilminster

£1,901

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, blue sofas, and a flat-screen TV.

A four-poster bed with a wooden headboard, a red clawfoot bathtub, and a wooden nightstand with drawers.

A wooden hot tub with a chimney, surrounded by stone walls and a tree.

A stone house with a thatched roof, a wooden door, and a white picket fence.

6. Atherstone Farmhouse - thatched farmhouse sleeps 10 guests in 4 bedrooms

Ilminster

Anonymous traveller

£1,195

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden wardrobe, a bathroom with a mirror, and a bedside lamp.

A stone house with a thatched roof, surrounded by a gravel driveway and lush greenery.

A living room with a blue sofa set, a wooden coffee table, and a TV on a wooden cabinet.

A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, blue sofas, a flat-screen TV, and a large window with curtains.

7. Atherstone Farmhouse - thatched farmhouse that sleeps 14 guests in 6 bedrooms

Ilminster

anna w.

£1,757

includes taxes & fees

3 Sept - 4 Sept

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Top Colyton Hotel Reviews

The Devon Hotel

8/10 Good

"No lift. Staff helpful and polite. Clean however my bathroom needs the tiles re-groutting and bath needs re-sealing. Slept well. Food good. Only short drive to many interesting places."

Leonardo Hotel Exeter

10/10 Excellent

"Well located hotel in Exeter within easy walking distance to the town centre and attractions. Clean and tidy, a nice place to stay for a night away."

Hotel Du Vin Exeter

10/10 Excellent

"An excellent stay at Hotel Du Vin as usual, the staff here are always exceptional. Thank you!"

Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room and lovely staff, great amenities and location for a short break"

Holiday Inn Express Exeter East by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Very convenient for onward travel to Cornwall"

Exeter Court Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"We havè stayed here several times! The rooms are always clean and the beds arè very comfy . Easy Parking and à lovely freshly cooked breakfast.. Only one downside - the outside is looking a bit shabby around the pathways and needs maintenance.. However, we really enjoyed our"

Frequently asked questions

What should a history buff expect from a stay in Colyton?

A trip to the historical places in Colyton is likely at the top of your travel itinerary. Why not absorb the local colour with a visit to the bars?

How many historical hotels will I find in Colyton?

Colyton is home to 62 hotels bookable on Expedia but not many designated as historic hotels.

What are the top historical sites and other places in Colyton?

Favourite places to visit include East Devon, Seaton Wetlands and Farway Country Park. You'll also find Lyme Regis Undercliff and Branscombe Beach in the area.

What is a historic hotel like in Colyton?

Guests who choose a historic hotel can sleep in a building that has an officially recognised historic designation. A stately home, palace or even a lodge, old police station or skyscraper can be considered a historic hotel provided that it's of special interest. Traditional architecture and period features are often preserved within the guestrooms or public spaces of historic hotels in Colyton, giving a sense of history.

What is the difference between a historic hotel and a heritage hotel?

"Heritage hotel" is more common in Asia and Europe, wheareas the term "historic hotel" is more commonly used in the U.S. overall though the terms are similar. The architecture and building of a historic hotel tends to be what's most important. For a heritage hotel, it's often the cultural value along with how it shaped the community.

Do historic hotels in Colyton have modern facilities?

Hotel interiors feature the modern conveniences and safety features you've come to expect, but every effort is made to preserve the historic aspects and traditions. Private rooms with updated bathroom facilities, free WiFi and the amenities found in a hotel will also be available in a historic hotel. When you book a historic hotel in Colyton, don't worry that you'll find a place that's uncomfortable or rundown.

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Our top choices for Colyton historic hotels

1. Riverdance Cottage

2. Atherstone Farm Cottage - charming thatched cottage, sleeps 4 guests in 2 rooms

3. Orchard Cottage - sleeps 8 guests in 4 bedrooms

4. Dairy House - a beautiful 7 bed stone house set in private parkland (sleeps 16)

5. Apple Loft - Beautiful Somerset cottage, sleeps 13 guests in 6 bedrooms

6. Atherstone Farmhouse - thatched farmhouse sleeps 10 guests in 4 bedrooms

7. Atherstone Farmhouse - thatched farmhouse that sleeps 14 guests in 6 bedrooms

Top Colyton Hotel Reviews

The Devon Hotel

Leonardo Hotel Exeter

Hotel Du Vin Exeter

Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel

Holiday Inn Express Exeter East by IHG

Exeter Court Hotel

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