Sidford, Sidmouth, EX10 9QL, United Kingdom
#7 of 9 B&Bs and Inns in Sidmouth
Guests' ChoiceBased on 658 hotel reviews
8.5Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.1
Location
8.5
Facilities
8.8
Staff
9.1
Value for money
8.4
Free WiFi
5.2
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 23 September 2024
Tina
United KingdomThe Wifi in the rooms didn't work well which meant the TV didn't either. It wasn't easy to change the temperature in the room as the windows were difficult to open and close owing to secondary double glazing which did keep it quite quiet. There wasn't much in the way of gluten free breakfast food.
Staff were very helpful and friendly. Bed was comfortable. Decor was clean and pleasant. Bathroom was spotless and well equipped.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 23 September 2024
Paula
United KingdomHaving arrived 20 minutes to check in we were told we had to wait. So we had a drink with family already there and at 3 o’clock we checked in. Minor point but it was frustrating because absolutely no different staff were needed, the room was clearly ready 20 minutes before because nobody came down so it was obvious it was just sticking to policy. After five hour journeys is difficult to plan arrival to the exact time. So in summary while we felt that although the staff were friendly it felt a little cold. Prices were a lot higher than previous stay making things not very good value for money. Nowhere to relax in comfrey chairs for residents.
It’s a lovely traditional inn with lots of character. Good tasty food.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 21 September 2024
Steve
United KingdomStaff not rude but not very welcoming. Food over priced but looked good. Breakfast not as expected, eggs benidict had over cooked eggs.
Great looking pub, clean and tidy
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 20 September 2024
Roy
United KingdomNothing
Was friendly , warm , clean and comfortable, food was lovely and room was amazing.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 18 September 2024
Susan
United KingdomExtra £10 fee not mentioned when booking made
Convenient and comfortable
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 16 September 2024
Peter
United KingdomRoad noise outside from road frontage - woke us early . Better sound proofing needed
Good location , decent size room and friendly helpful staff. Good breakfast
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 12 September 2024
Janet
United KingdomUnfortunately, we stayed on the first really cold night of September, and the room was pretty chilly as no heating. Function room a bit bleak. Broken toilet seat, which we reported.
Position, helpful staff, nice view from room, comfy bed. Good food, main bar area cosy.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 9 September 2024
Sally
United KingdomNothing
I was only there for one night but the breakfast was lovely and really well cooked. We chose it because it was dog friendly but in the end she stayed at home with my partner. Definitely go back again.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 6 September 2024
Karen
United KingdomDripping tap
Friendly staff great location comfortable room lovely food
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 6 September 2024
Kate
United KingdomBit close to road but not too noisy
Large room , easy parking.great breakfast
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 2 September 2024
Katyp13
United KingdomVery good
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 25 August 2024
Lisa
United KingdomNoise from bar and noise from road. Green light in bedroom
Room was spacious, comfy beds, very clean, lovely staff
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 25 August 2024
Anneline
United KingdomAfter the great meal the night before breakfast was a disappointment. The eggs benedict were good but the English breakfast just OK and my pancakes were the most dry and solid pancakes I have ever been served.
Friendly welcome, nice garden for drinks even if situated on a main road. Rooms comfortable, bathroom a little dated but the shower was good. The dinner menu was very good, we had a selection of starters and they were all excellent. It was Sunday evening and full of local people out for dinner, we were glad the hotel had suggested reserving a table.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 21 August 2024
Whitmell
United KingdomPub situated next to a busy road, which is noisy if you are at the front and like the window open. Restaurant was short staffed when we ate there for dinner, so rather a long wait for drinks and food. Would also have liked more options for breakfast such as porridge and fruit.
Comfortable hotel room with character, due to pub being an old building. friendly staff and great food. The restaurant was very busy when we ate there. Breakfast good well prepared.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 18 August 2024
Adam
United KingdomAs a hotel it was excellent. I ate in the restaurant for evening meal and didn’t really enjoy it, the food was a little average. However breakfast in the morning was great.
Excellent hotel, my room was lovely and clean and the staff were all very helpful and also lovely.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 18 August 2024
Richard
United KingdomBeautiful building Lovely staff Fab food Great beer
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 18 August 2024
Michael
United KingdomNon dog area not clearly identified and then got told off for trying to sit at table in this area with our dog. Had to move to other side of room which wasn’t as nice. Was more a thoroughfare from kitchen to rest of pub.
Friendly and helpful.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 17 August 2024
Gilly
United KingdomWe didn’t feel very welcomed when we arrived. Maybe because we were a little early or because the manager was obviously very busy … The fire escape light in our room was very bright which made it a bit difficult to sleep.
Lovely big ground floor room with a big bed and bathroom with Bramley products. Pretty garden. Good breakfast. Friendly waitress in the evening. Pretty village with a lovely walk along the river to Sidmouth.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 17 August 2024
Kenneth
United KingdomThe road is a fast road and quite noisy if windows are open in the Summer
Lovely old pub with good dining options. Large car park across the road. Dog friendly. Much cheaper than comparable places to stay in Sidmouth - and only a few minutes away
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 17 August 2024
Robin
United KingdomBathroom , the bath was tired and needs replacing,
Fantastic location , breakfasts were amazing
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 12 August 2024
Elizabeth
United KingdomEverything was very nice, if I did have a criticism , my daughter is celiac which I mentioned when booking so would have been nice to have some gluten free choices. It wasn’t a problem as I always bring food with me just in case. And she was able to have a cooked breakfast avoiding food that contained gluten.
Room and bathroom were lovely, clean and comfortable. Breakfast was excellent, good choice and cooked really well. Staff were friendly.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 12 August 2024
Nick
United KingdomWater pressure not great in the shower, but that is all really.
Lovely room, in a lovely old pub. Staff very nice & helpful. Excellent breakfast.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 11 August 2024
David
United KingdomNothing.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 9 August 2024
Andrew
United KingdomWe stayed during a very warm spell and the room was quite hot. So, putting a duvet on the beds at Tog 10.5 was rather crazy. We could have asked for a change but using just the cover was quite sufficient!
Very good breakfast with some interesting/unusual choices. The staff were very pleasant and helpful. The Blue Ball has a large car park, is close to a straightforward path to Sidmouth and is on bus route.
Stayed in August 2024
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