Southdown B&B

1 Southdown Cottages Higher Clovelly, Clovelly, EX39 5SA, United Kingdom – Excellent location - show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location — rated 9.3/10! <small>(score from <b>84</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
9.7
Scored 9.7
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
84 reviews
a bedroom with a bed and two chairs and a television at Southdown B&B in Clovelly
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Southdown B&B

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With sea views, Southdown B&B is situated in Higher Clovelly and has free WiFi. Each guest room has a private bathroom with shower and hair dryer Breakfast is available every morning, and includes Full English/Irish and vegetarian options. Lundy Island is 20 km from the bed and breakfast. Newquay Cornwall Airport is 88 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Gluten-free

Free private parking available on-site

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Availability

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

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.8
Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
9.9
Value for money
9.8
Location
9.3
Free WiFi
10
High score for Clovelly
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  • Julie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Our stay at Southdown B&& exceeded all expectations. We can't recommend it enough. The breakfasts and room comfort are 5star. Helen and Brian are the best, most helpful hosts anyone could ever want or need. Thank you”
  • Philip
    Australia Australia
    “Breakfast was great and the service and friendliness was first class.”
  • Sonja
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Traditional home , lovely couple , relaxed feel. Exceptional breakfast and very clean”
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.

Hosted by Helen & Brian

9.9
9.9
Host review score
Host review score
Helen & Brian
** Southdown B&B has been closed for essential maintenance from October 2023 to May 2024 (hence the lack of reviews!) but is now fully open for your stay! ** You'll find a warm welcome, and a great breakfast, at Southdown B&B - an extended 300 year old cottage situated in beautiful rural countryside on the Hartland Peninsula between Higher Clovelly and Hartland. With wonderful guest bedroom views across open farmland out to sea, Southdown B&B is set on the North Devon Hartland Heritage Coast in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), and in an ideal location for those looking to stay in a very rural location. You can visit the many wonderful attractions of the area including the unique fishing village of Clovelly which is a short drive away. We have maps, guides to help you plan your stay if needed. Our comfortable guest bedrooms are ensuite, and (weather permitting!) they have sea views across Bideford Bay. They also have free Wi-Fi, 32" Freeview TV, hairdryers, soap, shampoo, towels and tea/coffee making facilities. Breakfast is served in our guest breakfast room. We have free off road parking on site.
We work hard to ensure that you have comfortable and enjoyable stay with us, and look forward to meeting guests from all over the world. We'll do all we can to make sure you have a great stay, and for 2023 achieved an Award for being in the top 3% of UK B&B's based on our guest reviews.
Southdown is set in a very rural area of Higher Clovelly in North Devon, two miles from the unique car-free fishing village of Clovelly (sledges and donkeys only!) - often described as England's prettiest village. Guests love the relaxed atmosphere of the local villages, the very friendly local people, and the wonderful Devon Cream Teas! It is a great walking area and there are many stunning walks within a few miles of us, including the Tarka Trail (great for cycling!) and some of the most rural parts of the South West Coast Path- and we're in a great location for exploring North Devon and North Cornwall by car. There are many local(ish) gardens to visit, including the Royal Horticultural Society Garden Rosemoor at Torrington. Other local attractions that can be visited are Lundy Island, Arlington Court and the National Trust Carriage Museum, Hartland Abbey, Tapeley Park and Gardens, the Tarka Trail, Appledore, Dartington Crystal, Hartland Quay and the Shipwreck & Smuggling Museum, Quince Honey Farm, Milky Way Adventure and Wake Parks, the North Devon Maritime Museum - and many many more. If you're walking this section of the coast path contact us to discuss meals, parking etc.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Southdown B&B
Great facilities! Review score, 9.8

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Sea view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Living Area
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Special diet menus (on request)
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Daily housekeeping
    Reception services
    • Invoice provided
    Entertainment and family services
    • Board games/puzzles
    • Board games/puzzles
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Smoke alarms
    • Key access
    General
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Carpeted
    • Ironing facilities
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Accessibility
    • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
    Wellness
    • Foot bath
    Languages spoken
    • English

    Property practices

    This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

    House rules

    Southdown B&B takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 16:00 to 20:00

    Check-out

    From 08:00 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 room.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children are not allowed.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    Age restriction

    The minimum age for check-in is 18

    Mastercard Visa American Express Cash is not accepted Southdown B&amp;B accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Quiet hours

    Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 07:00.

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

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

    Please inform Southdown B&B in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

    Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.

    Legal information

    This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

    FAQs about Southdown B&B

    • Southdown B&B offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Foot bath

    • Southdown B&B is 1.5 miles from the centre of Clovelly. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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

    • Guests staying at Southdown B&B can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Full English/Irish
      • Vegetarian
      • Gluten-free
      • À la carte

    • Check-in at Southdown B&B is from 16:00, and check-out is until 10:30.

    • Room options at Southdown B&B include:

      • Double
      • Twin/Double