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The Sawmills

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

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Bar (on property)
Exterior
Front of property
Individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets
Exterior
The Sawmills provides an upscale country getaway where guests relax by the lobby fireplace or enjoy the sunny terrace. The inn's garden creates a natural backdrop for unwinding, while the on-site restaurant serves breakfast to start the day right.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Sep 15 - Sep 16
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Tomorrow

Sep 16 - Sep 17
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Room 3 (Dog Friendly Room) | Individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Room 3 (Dog Friendly Room)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
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 2 (Dog Friendly Room)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Room 1 (Not Dog Friendly Room) | Individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Room 1 (Not Dog Friendly Room)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Room 4 (Not Dog Friendly Room) | Individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Room 4 (Not Dog Friendly Room)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)

Highlights

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

About the neighborhood

Map
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 Black & White - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Lime Kiln Cafe & Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Dolphin - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Dolphin Inn - ‬3 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

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
  • Smoking not allowed
  • 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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Reviews

The Sawmills Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.0

Eco-friendliness

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 154 out of 210 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 45 out of 210 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 210 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 210 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 210 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Amenities
Nice staff very good food room was immaculate bed very comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shaun

Excellent place to stay. Clean comfy and excellent staff and a great breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shaun

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to stay.. lovely room, very comfortable, great shower and the are fabulous 10 mins from the beaches and township
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant & comfortable accommodation
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Great place, great food & very friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really friendly and welcoming staff. Clean room. Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room and breakfast was amazing!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The outside setting is fabulous the inside setting is so clean welcoming and friendly, the food is absolutely delicious served with a smile. Breakfast is gorgeous too
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a very friendly atmosphere & very welcoming
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The sawmills is a lovely great place to spend some time with family and friends with great food and very helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 Excellent

Bongani

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed for 2 nights and everything was as advertised. There was parking available. It was nice having the bar and restaurant below the rooms. Check-in was easy too.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Welcoming staff, beautiful setting. Stunning size bed which was really lovely. Decor very tasteful. Good food.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here for 2 nights for a wedding nearby. I usually expect pub rooms to be a bit hodge podge, but the sawmills were very hotel-esque. Done to a very nice finish. Staff were very friendly and helpful and the food was amazing, full gastro pub with well thought flavours and good quality ingredients
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

susan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
everything was perfect to us hi sally
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glynis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for us visiting family - setting is excellent and outside area with water, lots of baskets of flowers is very enticing. Decor in the Inn and the rooms is exceptional. This might be picky but a soap dispenser over the hand basin would be useful. The staff were so friendly and helpful and made the stay memorable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Quiet and beautiful.

Great location for us and if you enjoy walking.
This is the coastline location of the property.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Lovely pub by a stream. Well looked after. The beds were comfortable and the food was good. Nice to see octopus on the menu.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Enjoyable stay at a great location, friendly service and really comfortable modern room - not too hot unlike many hotels. The pub food is good quality too.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely pub! Cosey, clean modern room. The staff were very welcoming and friendly the only gripe we had was the evening meals were not as good as we thought and the price was a little on the high side given the standard of food but on the flip side breakfast was supurb. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and great choice of food especially the daily specials board
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Solo motorcycle trip stop

Really amazing place in stunning location. Friendly staff and awesome food
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

s

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had an excellent stay!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicolas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Brilliant location. Superb rooms. Incredible food and drink. Super awesome staff. Stayed here before. Came back and aa good as ever. Will be back
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

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