The Blue Ball Inn

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Scored 8.3
Rated very good

Staff

9.1

About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: The Blue Ball Inn in Sidmouth offers comfortable rooms with private bathrooms, work desks, and free WiFi. Each room includes a tea and coffee maker, hairdryer, shower, TV, and wardrobe. Dining Experience: Guests can enjoy British and seafood cuisines at the family-friendly restaurant, which serves lunch and dinner in a traditional ambience. The restaurant offers vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. Leisure Facilities: The hotel features a fitness room, lounge, and free on-site parking. Additional amenities include a bar, room service, and cycling activities. Location and Attractions: Located 19 km from Exeter International Airport and near attractions such as Dinosaurland Fossil Museum (23 km) and Powderham Castle (30 km). Highly rated for breakfast, staff, and room comfort.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

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

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish

  • Free parking available at the hotel

Availability

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

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Guests who stayed here loved

George
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Good cooked breakfast and overall a reasonable selection of food. The salmon and scrambled egg was lovely! The full english was great and filling! Coffee was filter and excellent. Two new twin beds and duvets were very comfortable. TV very good.”
Joebear
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“This is a very comfortable hotel with very friendly staff, nothing is too much trouble for the staff. Very well situated for sightseeing. We have stayed in this hotel a number of times and it is always top notch.”
Julie
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Sam the manager was very hospitable as were the staff The ambience was very cosy The decor was lovely The Sunday roast and breakfast were very good Bathroom lovely size Cleanliness very good”
Rob
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Not the hotel's fault but the traffic was noisy.”
Patrick
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Had to wait a long time for breakfast & my poached eggs were too well cooked but I was offered some more which I declined.”
Geoff
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“No fuss at arrival- just taken straight to room.. Efficient, friendly staff and great food. Comfortable room and loads of parking. Nice little touches in the pub including blankets for the garden and dog treats.”
George
France France
“Breakfast was verygood. Location was perfect for my needs.”
Meredith
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely stay! Comfy bed and great shower. Good sized room.”
Susan
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“A great location to visit Sidmouth and surrounding area.”
Scoobymum2000
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The bed was amazing, so comfy and great pillows. Shower was fantastic. Breakfast was a continental and a mixture of cooked meals. Staff were friendly and helpful. Convient for buses and the bed was so comfy. Clean towels every day, tea/coffee...”

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Restaurant
  • Cuisine
    British • Seafood
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly • Traditional
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free

House rules

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Check-in
From 15:00 to 23:00
Check-out
Until 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 9 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free
13+ years
Extra bed upon request
£25 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

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All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
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