Churston Court Inn, Churston

Next to a golf course and an old church, and1 mile from Brixham Harbour, this 12th-century manor has good local food and fine rooms with historic features.

Walk to the sea in about 10 minutes and discover Elbury Cove and Broadsands Beach. The resorts of Paignton and Torbay are easy to get to.

Churston Court Inn still has its original staircases, oak panelling and flagstone floors. Many bedrooms have four-poster beds and special baths.