Set in its own landscaped gardens, this boutique guest house is located in the village where Sir Walter Raleigh was born. Each of its luxurious rooms offers spectacular views of the surrounding Devon countryside.

The bedrooms at Syon House Hotel also have Egyptian cotton sheets, fluffy towels and free toiletries. There are flat-screen TVs and tea and coffee-making facilities to use in every room.

A full English breakfast is served in the conservatory area, where guests can…