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The Sawmills

4.0 star property
Inn in Ilfracombe with a restaurant and a bar

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Front of property
Breakfast served
Exterior
Front of property
Individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Room 3 (Dog Friendly Room) | Individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Room 3 (Dog Friendly Room)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Desk
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Room 2 (Dog Friendly Room)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Desk
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Room 1 (Not Dog Friendly Room)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Desk chair
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Room 4 (Not Dog Friendly Room)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Desk chair
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

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Watermouth, Ilfracombe, England, EX34 9SX

What's nearby

  • Watermouth Castle - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Combe Martin Beach - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Hele Bay Beach - 4 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Ilfracombe Harbour - 7 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • Verity Statue - 7 min drive - 4.2 miles

Getting around

  • Barnstaple Station - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Stables Bar and Lounge - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Hele Bay Pub - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Dolphin Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Larkstone Cafe and Leisure Park - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪S & P Fish Shop - ‬8 min drive

About this property

The Sawmills

Upscale inn near North Devon Coast
Take advantage of a terrace, a garden, and a fireplace in the lobby at The Sawmills. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast. Free WiFi in public areas and a bar are available to all guests.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have amenities such as desk chairs.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Showers and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with DVD players
  • Wardrobes/closets, LED light bulbs, and daily housekeeping

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • DVD player

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevator

More

  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1674
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: GBP 10 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector, a security system, and window guards

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Sawmill Ilfracombe
Sawmill Inn Ilfracombe
The Sawmills Inn
The Sawmills Ilfracombe
The Sawmills Inn Ilfracombe

Frequently asked questions

Is The Sawmills pet-friendly?

Yes, this inn allows dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of GBP 10 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at The Sawmills?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Sawmills?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM.

What time is check-out at The Sawmills?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Sawmills located?

Situated near the beach, this inn is within 2 mi (3 km) of Broadsand beach, Newberry Beach, and Watermouth Castle. South West Coast Path Section 4 Trailhead and South West Coast Path Section 3 Trailhead are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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The Sawmills Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 125 out of 175 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 41 out of 175 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 175 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 175 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 175 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Friendly staff, clean very tidy rooms, breakfast was more than ample and cooked to perfection we had two evening meals at the in house restaurant which was also cooked to perfection and well priced, the chef was very experienced and cooked to exact standards, definitely stop there again and would throughly recommend to others.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10

Extremely friendly and helpful staff, excellent food and service, lovely location - thanks for a really enjoyable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

The whole experience was very good. Staff friendly and service excellent. Food excellent. Room excellent - beds very comfortable. All recently refurbished and spot on! A great stay and we would both highly recommend this accommodation Bron and Angus
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

Lovely pub and comfortable room. Small en-suite. The breakfast didn’t have a continental option but the cooked breakfast was excellent. The evening meals served in the pub were outstanding and all the staff were welcoming and friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

Had an excellent stay!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

Great staff and great choice of food especially the daily specials board
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

This was our second stay at the Sawmills, the staff , the room and the service continue to be excellent. We will continue to stay at the Sawmills when next return to North Devon for its location and for its value for money. Only criticism would be to offer a non cooked breakfast such as porridge or cereal plus orange juice , evening meals could be improved to offer fresh season vegetables rather than chips. A most enjoyable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10

Clean and comfortable room, with excellent breakfast. Staff very welcoming
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

We liked everything about the place, fantastic, nothing to dislike, will definitely go back,
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

The venue has a nice rustic feel and is located in a very nice quiet place. The restaurant was very nice & inviting and the food was delicious. The accommodation is also very nice, clean and modern. The staff were very attentive and friendly. I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

The accomodation was clean & functional, the staff were very friendly and helpful and the food in the restaurant was fantastic and good value for money. Situated on the south west coastal path - great base for walking.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Everything, staff, settings, food no complaints at all
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

We love staying at The Sawmills! The accommodation is clean, comfortable and well equipped. The staff are so helpful and welcoming and made our stay really enjoyable. The breakfast was amazing as were the roast dinner which was HUGE!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

We were warmly welcomed when checking in and all the staff were friendly and helpful. The food was great - delicious and large portions at dinner and a good breakfast the following morning. Our only minor complaint is that the room was on the cool side and the heating didn’t work.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

The room was spacious, quiet, clean and comfortable. The bathroom was only a tiny ensuite so wish they had given more of the room area to this, but it was new condition, great shower, spotlessly clean. Food at the restaurant was consistently outstanding, including the breakfast, and service was great too. We loved the area and will very likely go back. If you don't have a car, the bus service is good but watch out for taxis not being available unless prebooked, many hours or even days in advance.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10

Had a comfortable stay, good food.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10

Very nice place to stay, great character and lovely food.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10

Lovely place good food and friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10

My wife and i had a 5 night break here in the dog friendly room 2. The weather was excellent which did mean we could get the most out of the area. The room was perfectly clean and modern and enough space even with a dog crate. The room is not serviced but you can ask for items (milk etc) when needed. Staff were all very nice and helpful. We ate in for 3 nights and all the meals were perfect. We had the full English (and meat free option) every day. It was so good and plentiful that we barely bought lunch all week. Plenty of parking, good sitting out area in full evening sun (if its out), walks from the door. Watermouth Castle is definately worth a visit and a must do with children, and the 301 bus stop is right outside. Watermouth Bay is a pretty harbour with super family run cafe, but note that this is not a sandy beach. A very nice place to stay.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10

The accommodation was exceptional, the rooms was very comfortable, the food was better than excellent, the staff were very friendly and helpful. And the surrounding area was beautiful
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10

Very friendly staff and very dog friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10

The staff were very friendly and accommodating. Food was really good. Really enjoyable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10

This was a very nice hotel, large bedroom, all clean. The breakfast was great and generally potion sizes were plentiful. The staff were all very friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10

Great location, accommodation clean and very homely, Staff were excellent. Location is very nice. Planning a return visit already.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10

The whole pub has been maintained to a high standard and the room was comfortable Excellent food available and very helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024