If like me, you love boutique hotels but (alas also like me) you don't quite have the budget to stay at one every trip, rejoice in the 'Boutique B&B'! Why is it that B&Bs in some of the country's most popular areas are usually so drab, chintz-filled and fusty? I always seem to be reading about some uber cool young couple who have dropped out of the rat race to open and run a fabulously chic guest house, but never seem to find them when I'm looking for somewhere to stay.
However, I did find one this weekend in Blackawton, in the South Hams region of Devon. The Normandy Arms has 3 bedrooms (all situated on the 'Normandy Landing', ha ha) which are individually designed and beautifully and comfortably furnished.
Nick and his wife say they spent a long time choosing mattresses, and it shows - very comfy and perfect for a good night's sleep in stylish surrounds. Not a chintz pillow in sight! Beautiful willow wallpaper and I love the pale green colour scheme in this room.
Bathrooms are large and chic. I've never seen waterfall showers in a B&B before, and it makes you feel like you're in a luxury hotel!
The restaurant is great, and Nick's cooked breakfasts the finest I've tasted in a long while. Blackawton itself is teeny tiny, but close to Kingsbridge, Salcombe and Dartmouth - some of the prettiest places in arguably the loveliest part of Devon. More chic B&Bs please!
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