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Adults-Only • Sea Views • Exmoor National Park

Exmoor Cliff Retreat – Luxury Adults-Only Boutique B&B in Lynton, North Devon

Exmoor Cliff Retreat is an award-winning, five-star adults-only boutique B&B in Lynton, North Devon, set within Exmoor National Park and overlooking the dramatic North Devon coastline.

Ranked among the top B&Bs in the world, Europe, and the UK (TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Best of the Best 2022–2025), Exmoor Cliff Retreat offers uninterrupted sea views, beautifully designed rooms, and a breakfast experience consistently described as one of the finest in the UK.

Calm, personal, and quietly refined – this is where guests come to switch off, reset, and experience North Devon at its very best.

Effortless Location – Coast, Dining & Everything Within Reach

Perched above the North Devon coastline, Exmoor Cliff Retreat is just a five-minute walk from Lynton’s finest restaurants, where fresh seafood, modern British cuisine, and exceptional local dining are all within easy reach.

Park once, leave the car behind, and explore on foot – from dramatic coastal walks and iconic viewpoints to relaxed evenings out – before returning to the calm of your sea-view retreat.

Explore the Best of Exmoor & North Devon

Step straight into some of the UK’s most breathtaking landscapes, all easily explored from your base at Exmoor Cliff Retreat:

Valley of Rocks – a dramatic coastal walk with wild goats and sweeping cliffside views

Watersmeet – peaceful riverside woodland, waterfalls, and quiet trails

Lynton & Lynmouth Cliff Railway – a historic water-powered railway with spectacular sea views

Six Beautiful Rooms. Total Peace. No Compromises.

Enjoy calm, uninterrupted luxury in an adults-only, pet-free environment designed for proper switch-off.

Each of the six individually designed bedrooms blends Victorian character with modern comfort, offering:

 Stylish interiors and carefully curated artwork

 Panoramic sea views across Lynton, Lynmouth, and the Bristol Channel

 Modern in-room technology, including Smart TVs, Alexa devices, and USB charging

The Highcliffe Drawing Room – Space to Unwind

Relax in the elegant drawing room, where soft furnishings and coastal views create a calm, inviting space to sit back, enjoy a drink, and take in the surroundings.

Award-Winning Breakfast with a View

Breakfast at Exmoor Cliff Retreat is an experience in itself.

Prepared using high-quality local ingredients and served in the light-filled orangery overlooking the sea, it’s consistently described by guests as one of the highlights of their stay.

Exceptional Hospitality, Delivered Personally

With just six rooms, every stay at Exmoor Cliff Retreat is personal, considered, and consistent.

Known for warm, attentive hosting and a carefully curated guest experience, we ensure every detail is exactly as it should be – from arrival to departure.

 Book Direct for the Full Highcliffe Experience

When you book with us directly, everything is simpler, more personal, and exactly as it should be – from your first welcome to your final breakfast overlooking the sea.

Most of our guests choose to return and book directly with us.

Top 1% Worldwide – TripAdvisor Best of the Best

🏆 AA Guest Accommodation of the Year – England

Book Your Adults-Only Luxury Escape in North Devon

Exmoor Cliff Retreat combines an adults-only environment, sea-view accommodation, award-winning breakfast, and a prime location in Lynton — making it one of the most sought-after boutique stays in North Devon.

👉 Check availability and book direct for the best experience

Sea-View Bedrooms

Elegant, spacious luxury bedrooms with stunning views, stylish décor, and modern comforts for a relaxing stay.

Breakfast Bliss

Savour delicious, locally sourced breakfasts, crafted from the finest ingredients, offering fresh, flavorful morning indulgence.

Worth Exploring

Explore scenic walks like Valley of Rocks, Watersmeet, and ride the historic Lynton & Lynmouth Railway.

GIVE THE GIFT OF HIGHCLIFFE

Luxury gift vouchers for award-winning adults-only escapes in beautiful North Devon. Sea views. Exquisite breakfasts. Time away together.

Cherished Moments

Some stays relax you, others become part of your story. Romantic getaways and special celebrations made to be remembered.

Discover Highcliffe

Download the Exmoor Cliff Retreat brochure to explore our luxurious, adults-only retreat in Exmoor.

Exmoor Cliff Retreat: A World-Ranked, Multi-Award-Winning Luxury B&B

Exmoor Cliff Retreat, AA’s Guest Accommodation of the Year for England (2022), is a TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Best of the Best winner from 2022 to 2025. Over the past five years, it has earned multiple prestigious awards regionally, nationally, across Europe, and worldwide.

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Guest Accommodation of the year England 2022

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A World-Ranked Winner on TripAdvisor

Best SouthWest B&B

Best South-West B&B 2022/23