The Blue Ball Inn is located in the north of Exmoor National Park, 500 metres from the sea. It offers home-cooked food, a traditional pub and rooms with countryside views. Rooms at this former 13th-century coaching inn feature TVs, alarm clocks and radios. Tea/coffee making facilities and ironing equipment is provided. The restaurant serves traditional British cuisine and local Devon specialities. The pub has stone fire places, exposed beams and a fine selection of wines and local ales. The villages of Lynton and Lynmouth, renowned for their beautiful hiking trails, are within 2 miles of The Blue Ball. Free parking is available at the Blue Ball Inn.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Free private parking available on-site

Loyal customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 double beds
1 large double bed
1 double bed
1 large double bed
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
8.8
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
8.4

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Stephen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Stunning location, characterful old inn, comfortable room (standard King room), friendly staff and good food. It was a very cosy place to be with a gale blowing outside on a rough December night. Dog friendly too (although we had left ours at...
  • Joanna
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Perfect winter retreat. Excellent location, cosy and quaint. We loved it
  • Williams
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Wonderful country pub, great staff, great food, would definitely recommend
  • Leila
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Breakfast very good, staff couldn't do enough to help they where brilliant even with my noisy dogs very dog friendly. Lovely rooms even stayed an extra night.
  • Kirstie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Loved everything about the inn. Was soaked in history, when you walk through the hallway they have clip boards up with walks on there with all the information needed. Our room was cosy, had lots of storage, bathroom was great too. The pub had...
  • George
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We loved the location and the staff and atmosphere
  • Candice
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Fantastic friendly staff, lovley location, fantastic with our Pooch frank, Breakfast included, food was bang on we both enjoyed a 3 course meal. Wine selection was fantastic, 2 log fires & a games room where we played scrabble after dinner. Could...
  • Stephen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    breakfast was really great, bed really comfortable, lovely base for local walks to pass an hour or two on arrival.
  • Sara
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The staff , the location, the food and the onion rings ! The views from our room where amazing , it was a comfy and cosy stay despite the rain
  • John
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Fantastic location, friendly staff and lovely room.

Quality rating

This property is rated 3 out of 5 as compared to other homes and apartments on our site. The rating is based on overall quality using factors such as review score, facilities, size, location and service.

Host Information

Company review score: 9.3Based on 21,666 reviews from 29 properties
29 managed properties

Company information

We have over 40 years of hospitality and catering experience. We pride ourselves in offering well kept ales, fine wines, and great food. Whenever possible using local seasonal produce.

Property information

The Blue Ball Inn is a traditional hotel which welcomes dirty boots and muddy paws, great location for walking Exmoor. We are very dog friendly everywhere in the pub, however in our rooms we allow a maximum of 3 dogs at a time, with 8 pounds charge per night per dog.

Neighbourhood information

We are located just outside the twin villages of Lynton and Lynmouth at the top of Countisbury Hill. The Inn is Located in an ideal position to enjoy the outstanding natural beauty of Exmoor. There are many walks starting from the door of the Inn.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      British • European
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Traditional • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Facilities of Blue Ball Inn
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer

Bedroom

  • Wardrobe or closet

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle

Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

Activities

  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
  • Darts
  • Billiards
    Additional charge
  • Games room

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

    Services

    • Pet bowls
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Luggage storage
    • Packed lunches
    • Meeting/banquet facilities
    • Room service

    Reception services

    • Invoice provided

    Entertainment and family services

    • Board games/puzzles

    Safety & security

    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    • Key access

    General

    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Carpeted
    • Non-smoking rooms

    Accessibility

    • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

    Languages spoken

    • English

    House rules
    Blue Ball Inn takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 15:00 to 22:00
    Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
    Check-out
    From 10:00 to 10:30
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    No age restriction
    There is no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
    Cards accepted at this property
    American ExpressVisaMastercardMaestroSolo Cash is not accepted
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Please note the property does not accept group bookings of 4 or more rooms.

    Late arrival after 11pm needs to be arranged in advance by calling 01598 741263.

    Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

    FAQs about Blue Ball Inn

    • Room options at Blue Ball Inn include:

      • Twin
      • Double

    • Check-in at Blue Ball Inn is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:30.

    • Blue Ball Inn offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Billiards
      • Games room
      • Darts

    • Blue Ball Inn has 1 restaurant:

      • Restaurant #1

    • Blue Ball Inn is 1.5 miles from the centre of Lynmouth. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • The prices at Blue Ball Inn may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.