Plymouth

With a £5 million state-of-the-art spa, which hotel guests have complimentary use of, this Elizabethan manor house near Plymouth, in West Devon, offers pampering-a-plenty. — The Telegraph

Smart establishment with bright rooms overlooking Francis Drake’s fabled haunt on the Hoe. There’s a conservatory and garden, limited parking and free wi-fi. £75. — Rough Guide

Traces of the Victorian era linger in the high ceilings and ornate plasterwork... Rooms are bright and modern with deep armchairs and filmy curtains; top-quality bathrooms add another layer of class. — Lonely Planet

This traditional backpackers in an old five-floor terraced house is a bit worn but clean and friendly. — Lonely Planet

Grandly sited in a tall block overlooking Plymouth Hoe, this modern chain hotel has a businesslike tone but doesn't skimp on comforts. Rooms are spacious and uncluttered. — Fodor's

Unfussy, squeaky-clean rooms, a quiet but central location and a friendly welcome. — Lonely Planet

Situated in western Tobago, the three-pearl Turtle Beach by Rex Resorts overlooks Great Courland Bay -- home to nesting leatherback turtles in season. — Oyster

Ten miles southeast of town... this beautiful old gatehouse sits right by the coast path and has terrific views. Dinners available, and German and Spanish spoken. No credit cards. — Rough Guide