We love Devon; rolling hills that find their way down to sandy beaches and hidden coves, windy country lanes cut into the ancient landscape and cute towns and villages with lots of great pubs, cafes and boutiques - what’s not to like?! And if you would like to stay in style, then we have some of the most romantic holiday cottages for couples in Devon on offer.
We’ve teamed up with Rural Retreats to showcase a selection of their most romantic places to stay. From Sutherland in the very northern Scottish Highlands to Dorchester in the South of England, there are almost 200 cottages to choose from. Click here to view them all.
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Are you looking for a last minute romantic and rural holiday cottage? Our partner Rural Retreats has plenty of romantic properties with late availability in some of the best places in the UK to get your much needed holiday or romantic fix. Click here to see their availability now.
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This beautiful old mill has been reinvented for romantics. Pulley Mill is a great place to choose if you want to be close to North Devon’s beautiful beaches and market towns, while enjoying the peace of a beautiful family-run country estate. And guests can use the fabulous hot tub located in a log cabin in the woods, accessed along a romantic woodland raised path lit by lanterns. We’ve secured an exclusive deal for Romantic Retreats users - enter the code RR10 when booking online and you’ll receive a complimentary upgrade to the Romantic Welcome package. This includes a bottle of bubbly, flower petals on the bed, a candlelit room and your favourite romantic music on arrival.
We love lazy days by the beach and this retreat puts you right on the front of the South English coast. Shaldon Beach Hut, in Shaldon, offers a luxury five star experience while allowing you to make the most of the sea just outside your front door.
We think Constance would be an ideal retreat choice for a couple who want a romantic break and have a couple of kids along with them too. You’re set in a rather grand location, within the tenth century Pickwell Manor, in peaceful grounds including an Italian Garden and rose arches, and also with the benefits of six acres of space to play, with beaches and rock pools just a 20 minute stroll away. Exclusive Offer: receive 10% off your stay using discount code ‘ROMANTICRETREATS’ on booking.
E.M. Forster wanted A Room with a View – well Forster, we’ve found you the one! This romantic Devon retreat earns its name from its outlook. From the living room you can sit back and admire a beautiful 32-acre estate with fishing lakes. Now complete with private hot tub! We’ve secured an exclusive deal for Romantic Retreats users - enter the code RR10 when booking online and you’ll receive a complimentary upgrade to the Romantic Welcome package. This includes a bottle of bubbly, flower petals on the bed, a candlelit room and your favourite romantic music on arrival.
This romantic retreat is tucked into the grounds of a rather grand country manor – so you can get away to your own corner of luxury in North Devon. Find yourself among six acres of historic luxury – with Italian gardens, rose arches and country views all around. And you’re just a 20-minute stroll from the sandy beach of Putsborough. Sounds good to us. Exclusive Offer: receive 10% off your stay using discount code ‘ROMANTICRETREATS’ on booking.
Amity is a pint-sized, picture perfect hideaway for two and offers the perfect retreat in North Devon. Located in the grounds of the impressive Pickwell Manor with its beautiful gardens and stunning views, this romantic cottage is only a stone’s throw from the beach. What makes it extra special is its seclusion and privacy, ensuring you will have the ‘get away from it all’ feeling during your break. Exclusive Offer: receive 10% off your stay using discount code ‘ROMANTICRETREATS’ on booking.
We all love to be beside the seaside! And where better to go next summer than Devon, Cornwall or Somerset? This selection with our partner Luxury Coastal is made up of properties perfect for couples who love the seaside - click here to check availability.
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Sink into your very own outdoor hot tub at this luxury holiday cottage. The Shippen has panoramic views across meadows and dale. This is a retreat designed to give couples a taste of luxury in a calming natural setting on Sherway, a former dairy farm in the small East Devon parish of Clyst Hydon. The cottage is on top of a hill, meaning you get beautiful views – sometimes stretching almost 30 miles to Brixhams Parry – along with some great big skies.
This tiny former private chapel on the impressive Pickwell Manor estate has been lovingly reformed into a perfect Devon hideaway for two. Hewn out of the local stone and with Gothic arched windows, this romantic cottage is surrounded by glorious gardens with stunning views. And best of all, it’s only a stone’s throw from the beach… Exclusive Offer: receive 10% off your stay using discount code ‘ROMANTICRETREATS’ on booking.
Ice creams, golden beaches and cream teas. Or walks across Exmoor and a drive along rugged cliffs? Devon has it all, so it’s little wonder that it still is one of the country’s favourite holiday destinations. And for that special romantic break in Devon we have found a lovely little spot with glorious countryside views and an outdoor jacuzzi spa pool.
Feel the need for a last minute romantic break? Our partner HolidayCottages.co.uk now has some great last minute special offers on their website. Simply click here to view all the weeks they have offers for, select the week of your choice and view their gorgeous romantic cottages on offer. You can filter on features such as ‘Hot Tub’, ‘Pet Friendly’ or even whether there is a pub within walking distance!
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This luxury Devon cottage is a great place to relax in the countryside and take in the scenery from your own private hot tub. Situated on a former dairy farm, The Dairy has a cosy home-away-from-home feel, with wooden beams across the ceilings of elegant rooms, a roll top bath and panoramic views from the terrace across the wildflower meadows and rolling countryside. The retreat is at the top of a south facing hill – so you can enjoy 28-mile views to Brixham’s Berry Head on most days and starry skies at night.
Feeling the pinch? There are some great special offers out there for lovely romantic cottages on the South Coast and in the West Country with our partner Toad Hall Cottages. Click here to view them now.
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Fancy a last minute hot tub break for two? We’ve found some great last minute holiday cottages and lodges with hot tubs all over the UK. Click here to view a selection with our partner HolidayCottages.co.uk.
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Devon is the place to be this summer and the British Riviera is bound to get the best of the weather. So when we spotted this fabulous cottages for couples with sea views in historic Brixham, we just had to share it with you. With its additional single bedroom it’s perfect for young families too. And at the time of writing there’s still plenty of availability for spring and summer - so what are you waiting for?
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Fancy a last minute hot tub break? We’ve found some great last minute holiday cottages and lodges with hot tubs all over the UK. Click here to view a selection with our partner HolidayCottages.co.uk.
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The West Country or The New Forest? We think either would make a great destination for a well deserved romantic retreat during 2025. Click here to view the collection of romantic retreats on offer with our partner Toad Hall Cottages.
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Rose Cottage is a romantic 18th century boutique hideaway with 21st century luxuries. The cottage oozes character with its wonky walls and beams, but has been lovingly updated in a French shabby chic style with Farrow and Ball paints and luxury wallpapers. Perfect for romantics fancying a luxury break in Devon it boasts an amazing double copper bath and large private hot tub in the garden. We’ve secured an exclusive deal for Romantic Retreats users - enter the code RR10 when booking online and you’ll receive a complimentary upgrade to the Romantic Welcome package. This includes a bottle of bubbly, flower petals on the bed, a candlelit room and your favourite romantic music on arrival.
Nestled in a leafy 32-acre Devonshire estate is a hideaway where you can find old age charm mixed with luxury modern treats. Corncott was once the ground’s Old Mill but has been lovingly redesigned as a first floor retreat for romantics. This is a great place to stay, with nearby attractions including the beautiful coastline, and a host of historic castles and gardens. Meanwhile, on the estate you have great views, free access to a hot tub, and your neighbours will include five friendly alpacas. We’ve secured an exclusive deal for Romantic Retreats users - enter the code RR10 when booking online and you’ll receive a complimentary upgrade to the Romantic Welcome package. This includes a bottle of bubbly, flower petals on the bed, a candlelit room and your favourite romantic music on arrival.
This is a breath-taking retreat where you can wake up with the birds singing right outside your window. The Hideaway is a luxury treehouse, perched up in the tree tops in the tranquil East Woods, with views over to the coast and Devon’s Hartland Point. Exclusive Offer: receive 10% off your stay using discount code ‘ROMANTICRETREATS’ on booking.
Don’t be fooled by the name - this romantic holiday cottage in Devon is one of the most luxurious retreats you could wish for. With its vaulted ceilings, open plan layout, wood burner and high end finishes you couldn’t ask for more. Well, perhaps you could ask for a superb hot tub on the deck and a swimming lake? The Cattle Shed offers it all. Like we said, don’t be fooled by the name.
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There are some amazing deals out there if you can book a last minute romantic retreat. We’ve put together a list with availability in different parts of the country so you can find the best last minute deals.
Row up to your own lake-side lodge, complete with huge views, champagne treats and a private hot tub, at this Devon hideaway. The stunning Black Swan is set in 35 acres of lakes, gardens and ancient woodland, in the countryside of Cullompton. The location is an ideal spot for exploring both town and country, with the trendy historic city of Exeter nearby, along with the beautiful Exmoor and Dartmoor National Parks just a hop away.
This romantic retreat is an ideal getaway spot for couples seeking a peaceful, green South England bolthole set in its own leafy private estate. For fresh sea air, it’s a short hop to beautiful beaches, including the lovely Croyde, Woolacombe and Ilfracombe. While for cosy evenings this converted mill comes with access to a beautiful hot tub in the Millbrook woodlands. Wheel Room is also a pet friendly gem – with two dogs allowed to stay. We’ve secured an exclusive deal for Romantic Retreats users - enter the code RR10 when booking online and you’ll receive a complimentary upgrade to the Romantic Welcome package. This includes a bottle of bubbly, flower petals on the bed, a candlelit room and your favourite romantic music on arrival.
For a quirky yet stylish hideaway in rural Devon, check out Bothy. Dating back to the 16th century it is set alongside the owner’s home down an unmade track in a romantic 4 acre wild garden. Inside, you’ll find character and history everywhere you look, along with an impressive collection of books adding to the bohemian feel. Upstairs this theme continues with the vaulted bedroom boasting original art and antiques. And best of all, this romantic bolthole is dog friendly.
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This is an ideal getaway for a couple seeking complete relaxation, exclusivity, breakfast on their own private balcony and sunsets on the beautiful Devon/Cornish coastline. Church Cottage Studio sits in 18 acres of private land, tucked away from the busy world, but close enough for you to explore the golden sandy beaches and fishing villages of North Devon and Cornwall.
There are Devon hot tub breaks for couples, and then there is Runaway Keep. Tucked away in the heart of the South Hams, this beautifully designed annexe is one of those rare finds — somewhere that feels entirely private, quietly luxurious, and completely yours from the moment you close the gate behind you.
We think this retreat is a real gem for a couple that want to relax in luxury. The Barn in Cotleigh feels like your own swish spa, with spacious rooms and a vintage bathroom, but there’s no risk of ice rubs and plunge pools here – instead you’ve got beautiful views of the Blackdown Hills from your windows and all the countryside to explore from your doorstep.
Little Derricott is a very romantic holiday cottage for couples in North Devon with some of the best beaches and stunning National Parks on your doorstep. This 17th century bolthole has been lovingly restored and now boasts luxury features such as a roll top bath, hidden flat screen TV and a superb hot tub.
Always dreamed of having your own off-grid cabin in the woods? Now you can experience it yourself in the romantic Bulworthy Cabin in gorgeous Devon. Heat and warm water comes from the wood burning stove, electricity from solar panels and you can cook over the campfire or on the barbecue. Set in a secluded woodland glade, this is the ultimate ‘getting away from it all’ woodland escape.
Slow down and unwind at this laid back Devon hot tub cottage set in beautiful rolling countryside near to Totnes and Dartmoor. The Oystercatcher is an ideal romantic retreat for those seeking a little luxury, with your own wood burning stove, a private hot tub, and great views from your door.
This is an ideal retreat for couples hoping for a super southern getaway in the Devon sunshine. Springfield Cottage is a luxury retreat near Bovey Tracey, on the edge of the Dartmoor National Park. Its gardens are beautiful and its rooms are sumptuous – take a peek.
There are Devon romantic breaks that make you feel pleasantly removed from everyday life, and then there are those that make you feel as though you have stepped into somewhere specifically designed for the two of you. The Sail Loft is firmly in the second category. Perched above Brixham Harbour on its own private elevated plot, this beautifully designed contemporary retreat for two delivers something genuinely rare on the South Devon coast — seclusion, sea views, and style, all in one quietly confident package.
Perfect for romantic cottage breaks, honeymoons and mini moons, Moorland View has a cosy log fire, beautiful boutique décor, oak-beamed rooms, a huge copper bath for two, beautiful views and a romantic rose garden.
This stunning penthouse apartment is the perfect escape if you are looking for a view to knock your socks off. You can wake up feeling like you are on top of the world – and with the sea from Torbay stretching out beneath you on one side and leafy woodland on the other, you almost will be.
Little Owl Cottage is a grade II listed romantic thatched cottage in Devon, with its own private hot tub in a garden overlooking the beautiful surrounding countryside. The cottage is hidden away in the small village of Knowstone, near Exmoor. The area’s Michelin Starred Pub, The Masons Arms (Michelin Pub of the Year 2010), is just stone’s throw away. Exmoor is an ideal place for a short break with plenty of activities available such as horse-riding, walking, visiting local villages and sampling the essential Devon cream teas! Little Owl cottage is close by the Two Moors Way.
Orchard Bank Barn isn’t your usual bank conversion. Instead, this romantic retreat offers style, luxury and space with a contemporary twist. Here you’ll find yourself nestled in a private orchard with wild flowers and surrounded by the beautiful Devon countryside. Set on the edge of Dartmoor Nation Park, this cottage for couples is the perfect tonic for busy and stressful lives.
There’s something quite idyllic about the idea of sleeping up above the ground and waking up with fields and fields rolling out like a map beneath you – and if this sparks your imagination too then you will love The Loft. This luxury woodland getaway is handcrafted from larch and pine and designed as a romantic experience in Devon, especially for couples. Exclusive Offer: receive 10% off your stay using discount code ‘ROMANTICRETREATS’ on booking.
We definitely approve of the countryside sunsets you can enjoy from Apple Loft – they look stunning. From this little corner of Devon, you can enjoy the peace and quiet of the Blackdown Hills, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and the county’s quirky little market towns. This open plan apartment is a relaxed place to run away to, and is the perfect size for two people.
This rural retreat offers guests the unique chance to wake up in the tranquil setting of this beautiful farm in the heart of the Devon countryside. Little Links Yurt puts you on the doorstep of the great outdoors with views overlooking the dramatic Dartmoor hills, enjoyed best from your own Scandinavian hot tub, fire pit or secluded garden.
Nestled in natural woodland and with breathtaking views, The Count House is the kind of place to be if you want tranquility and enjoy the great outdoors. Peaceful, secluded and overlooking the River Tamar, this Grade II listed former mine captain’s office is a perfect little hideaway for two on the Cornish/Devon border.
Peace and quiet and a cosy cottage for two . . . The Owlery is a perfect cottage for couples as it is situated in its own surroundings within Dittiscombe Estate. Here guests can unwind and enjoy twenty acres of open space, the ponds, woodland and meadows, and a little bird and wildlife-watching from the cottage garden.
Sink into those hot tub bubbles at this luxury retreat, set in woodland among 35 acres of Devon parkland. Egret log cabin has been created just for couples, with beautiful bedroom views across a private lake, a rowing boat to paddle about in, and a feel of luxury inside and out. Expect to feel treated from the moment you arrive, with chocolates, Champagne and flowers all waiting for you.
This romantic retreat is one for the countryside fans. The Coach House is large and spacious and offers a couple the chance to get away from city life and chill out in a holiday cottage with a real luxury feel – and its own extra large outdoor hot tub.
Hot tub heaven! Located on its own private island and surrounded by 35 acres of lakes, gardens and woodland, Kingfishers is a lodge unlike any other. Accessible across a private footbridge and complete with your own jetty, rowing boat and large hot tub, this romantic bolthole makes for a perfect Devon honeymoon retreat or short break getaway. On top of all this you will be greeted on arrival by Champagne and flowers.
Seclusion, privacy and luxury; this is Woodpeckers. Surrounded by 35 acres of lakes, gardens and woodland, you’ll struggle to find a lodge like it. With its large hot tub, whirlpool bath, jacuzzi shower and your very own rowing boat this romantic bolthole makes for a perfect Devon honeymoon retreat or short break getaway. On top of all this you will be greeted on arrival by Champagne and flowers.
This little gem is the ideal retreat for luxury time in the South West. Stable Cottage provides a real home from home – with your own fully enclosed garden complete with private hot tub – a stone’s throw from some of the best sights Devon has to offer. Dog friendly.
Set up in the tree canopy of a six-acre estate, The Den is a luxury treehouse that goes beyond any childhood dream. This leafy retreat offers guests the chance to relax in style, with cosy nights in by the wood burner, and starry nights out in the private hot tub. Located in peaceful grounds by a historic manor in Devon, this is a great place to feel far away from any city while having access to all the Devon has to offer. The retreat is pet friendly too! Exclusive Offer: receive 10% off your stay using discount code ‘ROMANTICRETREATS’ on booking.