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Southern Cross Guest House

3.0 star property
Travelers start their day at the on-site coffee shop before enjoying a hearty breakfast in beautiful surroundings at this welcoming guest house

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Southern Cross Guest House combines comfort with convenience, featuring a coffee shop/cafe and a peaceful garden. Guests enjoy free WiFi in common areas, praised breakfast service, and practical self-parking. The staff is consistently reviewed positively for their helpfulness.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping

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Double Room, Ensuite

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room, Ensuite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Single Room, Shared Bathroom

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room, Ensuite ( (Room 2))

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
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  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room, Shared Bathroom

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Sidmouth is home to Southern Cross Guest House. Exeter's Historic Quayside and Powderham Castle are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Dorset and East Devon Coast and Devon Cliffs Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Westpoint Arena or Sandy Park Rugby Stadium. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and water skiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and horse riding. Visit our Sidmouth travel guide
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High Street, Sidmouth, England, EX10 0DU

What's nearby

  • East Devon
    East Devon
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Sidmouth Beach
    Sidmouth Beach
    21 min drive - 10.3 miles
  • 0_602099
    Dartmoor National Park
    52 min drive - 31.0 miles
  • Devon Cliffs Beach
    25 min drive - 12.2 miles
  • The Donkey Sanctuary
    33 min drive - 13.8 miles

Getting around

  • Newcourt Station
    13 min drive
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)
    17 min drive

Restaurants

  • Becketts Coffee House
    7 min drive
  • Upper Deck
    8 min drive
  • Fort Cafe
    7 min drive
  • The Cornish Bakery
    7 min drive
  • Rickshaw Express
    6 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The host will greet guests on arrival
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Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

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 and cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is Southern Cross Guest House pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Southern Cross Guest House?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Southern Cross Guest House?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Southern Cross Guest House located?

Situated in Sidmouth, this guesthouse is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from East Devon and 2.8 mi (4.6 km) from Bicton Park Botanical Gardens. Otterton Mill and Historic Sidmouth are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Southern Cross Guest House Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.4

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 282 out of 516 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 187 out of 516 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 34 out of 516 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 516 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 516 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just the one night stay, everything was fine, we had a great breakfast and a very nice cream tea!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Friendly owners
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Lesley

Breakfast was excellent as where the staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A lovely stay at a wonderful b and b. The host was very kind and courteous. Accommodation was excellent and we had a wonderful relaxed stay..
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Delightful guest house with great service - breakfast is delicious.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had a lovely stay, small room but well thought out with plenty of storage- I’ll definitely be back
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Josh & Lucia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Accommodating with late check in, unique original Devonshire cottage, incredible cream tea and scones.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay , friendly hosts, very clean, breakfast good - highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Johnathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was excellent, from the warm and friendly welcome on arrival, the pleasant and friendly nature of the staff, the cleanliness of the room and also a great breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly host and comfortable bed, excellent breakfast....good price
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Sharon

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

Lovely quaint house

Lovely quaint house, very quirky. Room comfortable Breakfadt amazing Staf realky helpful
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rennie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoy country cottage stays and the Southern Cross met all our requirements and needs. It was a delightful base as we explored East Devon over a five day stay,,,
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike

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

Lovely guest house

The hosts were very friendly, helpful and offered a delicious breakfast in the mornings , I would definitely recommend if you need to stay in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Travelled here during a cycling trip and the owner was helpful in finding a secure place for my bicycle. Breakfast was fantastic and the building is historic and interesting.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Andrew and Tim were so welcoming, the room was cosy and the breakfast excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Christine

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Lovely breakfast and excellent service. The stairs were however a big "no no" due to steepness and narrowness of steps for my disabled wife.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Lalit

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

Comfy quiet countryside B&B

Nice comfy B&B. Quiet surroundings and a lovely garden area. Great breakfast. Only complaint - WiFi would not work.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly owners and a nice cottage sized room. A very period property. We had a pleasant one night stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

Fabulous

Everyone was super friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ellen Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolute loved our stay st Southern Cross. Will be back again. So much charscternin the building. Lovely breakfast. Thank you so much.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Delightful old property. Clean and comfortable room. Friendly owners and delicious breakfast. Would stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

TERRY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly and relaxed. Ideal for what we wanted
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Relaxing stay in peaceful location.

Always enjoy my stay at Southern Cross Guest House, Tim the owner is always very welcoming and the rooms and beds are always spotless & comfortable. Breakfast is freshly cooked and delicious and a great start to the day.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Lucy

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Lovely breakfast and comfy bed. Very clean and Tim was very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Idyllic B & B in a great location.

Always have an amazing stay at Southern Cross Guest House. You’re always made to feel very welcome and the rooms are so comfortable and there’s everything you need. Breakfast is absolutely delicious too. Such is in a great location for Sidmouth and its idyllic boutique shops and the wonderful donkey sanctuary too.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024