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Blue Ball Inn

3.0 star property
Sidmouth hotel with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Tucked away in the heart of Devon, Blue Ball Inn welcomes you with a warm atmosphere. Enjoy free breakfast, unwind with a drink at the bar, and get some work done at the business center. Guests rave about the helpful staff.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (5)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Digital TV service
  • Free self parking
  • Highchair
The current price is CNY896
CNY896 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 21 - Jun 22

Room options

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Double Room (Accessible) | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Double Room (Accessible)

  • 7 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Twin Room, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 6 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Double Room, Ensuite | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels, soap

Standard Double Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 6 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Map
Steven's Cross, Sidmouth, England, EX10 9QL

What's nearby

  • East Devon - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • The Donkey Sanctuary - 5 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Sidmouth Beach - 8 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Historic Sidmouth - 9 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Sidmouth Museum - 9 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 26 min drive
  • Whimple Station - 19 min drive
  • Honiton Station - 19 min drive
  • Newcourt Station - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Becketts Coffee House - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Cornish Bakery - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Rockfish - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Rising Sun - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Taste of Sidmouth - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Blue Ball Inn

  • At Blue Ball Inn, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Dorset and East Devon Coast. You can relax with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 9 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10:30 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • There is no front desk at this property
    • The host will greet guests on arrival
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only)*
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
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Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property
    • No stag/bachelor or hen/bachelorette parties

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8:00 AM–10:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge

What to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby

Services

  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi (speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
  • Desk chair

Food and drink

  • Highchair
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 15.00 for adults and GBP 15.00 for children

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15.0 per pet, per night

Policies

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
This property does not have elevators.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit/debit cards.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express

Also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at Blue Ball Inn?

Yes, dogs are welcome. There's a charge of GBP 15.0 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Is parking offered on site at Blue Ball Inn?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Blue Ball Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Blue Ball Inn and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities like cycling, hiking, and horseback riding. Additional recreation nearby includes birdwatching.

Are there restaurants at or near Blue Ball Inn?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

What's the area around Blue Ball Inn like?

Blue Ball Inn is located a short 3-minute walk from East Devon.

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Reviews

Blue Ball Inn Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

7.2

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as excellent, lovely, and amazing with great portion sizes and locally sourced produce. (19 reviews)
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Reviews

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10/10 Exceptional

The service provided by the staff was excellent.
Steve, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

We had a lovely stay ....staff accomodating ....rooms modern comfy bed and pillows .Gorgeous white towels and complimentary Bramley products . Only one gripe ..couldn't get o. The wu fi easily and the plug socket didn't charge my phone ..which was a problem for the next day as no charge left . Also no Sunday dinner service but I think that's usual these days for country pubs .Other than that very nice place to stay ..easy reach of Sidmouth
Hazel, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay

Comfortable and clean room delicious food lovely friendly staff easy parking
Christopher, 7-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Nice hotel good breakfast, convenient location and charming interior and exterior
Michael, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Really nice Inn with good quality accommodation and easy parking. Food was great and staff friendly. Only thing that let it down for us was the constant hum of the ventilation system during the night.
Andrew, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

A wonderful stay. Great location . Food was very good . Staff were fantastic. Very pleasant and great service.
Jo, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent food and comfortable rooms. The staff were very friendly and efficient. Would definitely stay at The Blue Ball again.
Peter, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Excellent food and service. All staff attentive and professional. We're coming back and have already recommended to friends.
Verona, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely place, room was perfect, hospitality and breakfast exceptional, would highly recommend. Thank you.
Nathan, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

All good Jason and Victoria and all staff were very helpful lovely food and the room was great
Valerie, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

So convenient for the donkey sanctuary just up the road. Lovely friendly staff and our room was just right.
Lisa, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Great cozy feeling thatched property. Welcoming staff, clean comfortable room, fab breakfast.
Jason, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice Hotel

Lovely Hotel , clean and fresh , very good breakfast, You can walk to Sidmouth just 30 minutes nice country path , 3 minutes car journey from the donkey sanctuary
Mr m jones, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Just back from an overnight stay at the Blue Ball Inn and it was lovely. The staff are very friendly and welcoming, room lovely and clean and has everything you need. We had our evening meal there which was delicious and breakfast the next morning was just as good. Really enjoyed our stay and would highly recommend
Lesley, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very nice room. Friendly, attentive staff. Excellent breakfast and good choice of nicely prepared and presented evening meals. I would definitely stay here again.
Jonathan, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Blue Ball Inn Sidmouth.

The hotel is a very old coaching inn, full of character, and very well maintained. It is well situated for both Sidmouth and the Donkey Sanctuary. The room had a lovely bed, in a fair sized room. The en-suite was very nicely appointed. Our room was facing the road so there was some traffic noise. The food was excellent and the staff were all really attentive and provided a great service. Overall we had a lovely stay at the Blue Ball Inn, Sidmouth.
Nuala, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

A building steeped in history great food and extremely good and efficient service
David, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

It was a very pleasant stay comfortable and warm and very good food. I was allowed to have my dog with me at meal times in a designated area we were both happy
1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Good efficient comfortable
Cedric, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good

The place has a new manager from the day we arrived so not had any chance to improve things yet. The staff were friendly and good at their jobs. Could be a fab place. Just needs an update especially the rooms. Very tired.
Jeanette, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely coaching inn. Clean comfortable room.
2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent place to stay.

Excellent place to stay. Lovely old pub, restaurant, inn. Amazing served menu breakfast. Very amicable and welcoming staff. Massive king size bed, everything very elegant and clean. Car park across the road.
Michael, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

In a beautiful area, staff were so friendly, conscientious, breakfast was amazing, especially their pastries. Overall 10 plus!
Linda, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Blue Ball Top stay

Excellent atmosphere, comfortable and relaxing, great food, friendly and attentive staff.
Stephen, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

A fantastic experience, I just wish we had stayed longer. Food in the restaurant was 10/10. Hope to return.
Chelsea, 1-night trip