Highcliffe House

Robert Walshe and Richard Robinson, the well-travelled duo behind Highcliffe House, have explored 127 countries and experienced some of the world’s most iconic hotels, from the Four Seasons and Ritz-Carlton to the Peninsula and Burj Al Arab. Robert brings over 30 years in the media industry, including two decades as a Managing Director launching and running major commercial radio stations across Ireland, while Richard’s career spans managing luxury hotels, senior tourism roles, and overseeing 3,500 rooms at Queen’s University Belfast. Their global adventures and passion for exceptional service inspire the warm, elegant hospitality and eclectic art collection that make Highcliffe House unique.

Highcliffe House is a five-star, adults-only, pet-free B&B perched above Lynton on North Devon’s spectacular Exmoor coast, with sweeping views over Lynmouth Bay and the Bristol Channel to Wales. This grand Victorian home blends boutique luxury, period elegance, and warm hospitality. Our six spacious, individually styled rooms feature luxurious bathrooms or sleek shower rooms. Mornings start with our award-winning breakfast, served in the light-filled orangery with panoramic sea views. Breakfast operates on a timed basis for a relaxed, attentive experience — see our website for details. Consideration For Future Guests At Highcliffe House, breakfast is served exclusively during early, timed sittings as part of a calm and curated morning experience. If you require very late breakfast or prefer a buffet-style service, we strongly advise that our property may not be the right fit for you. We kindly ask that guests do not book expecting flexible or later breakfast times.This approach helps us maintain the quality, atmosphere, and personal attention that define a stay at Highcliffe House – and ensures every guest’s experience meets their expectations from the start. Guests enjoy on-site parking, a peaceful, pet-free setting, and a perfect base for exploring the Valley of Rocks, Watersmeet, and the famous Cliff Railway. International award-winning, Highcliffe House is a place to pause, breathe, and reconnect.

Highcliffe House is set within an acre of landscaped gardens and woodland, with private parking and sweeping coastal views. Just a 5-minute walk brings you to Lynton’s finest restaurants, boutique shops, and galleries, while the picturesque harbour village of Lynmouth is moments away. Here on the edge of Exmoor where the moorland meets the sea, you’ll find an abundance of pubs and dining options to suit every taste. Once affectionately called “Little Switzerland” by Victorian visitors, the area is now known as the walking capital of Exmoor, with spectacular trails beginning right from our doorstep.