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Blue Ball Inn

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A stone fireplace with a fire, surrounded by bookshelves and wooden furniture. - Blue Ball Inn (Sidmouth)
A hotel room with a bed, a bedside lamp, a nightstand, and a shower area visible through an open door. - Blue Ball Inn (Sidmouth)
A rustic bar area with wooden furniture, a bar counter with various bottles, and a wooden barrel. - Blue Ball Inn (Sidmouth)
A cozy bar area with wooden furniture, a stone fireplace, and wall-mounted lighting. - Blue Ball Inn (Sidmouth)
A cozy interior with wicker furniture, a blue ball display, and a 'Mind the Step' sign. - Blue Ball Inn (Sidmouth)
Blue Ball Inn provides amenities like a bar and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar

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Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a wooden headboard, a bed with white and beige bedding, a red armchair, and a nightstand with a lamp.

Double Room (Accessible)

  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Twin Room, Ensuite

A neatly made bed with white linens, a wooden nightstand with a lamp, and a bottle and glass on the nightstand.

Standard Twin Room, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A neatly arranged bedroom with a large bed, bedside tables with lamps, and a dresser.

Standard Double Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Sidmouth is home to Blue Ball Inn. Axe Cliff Golf and Country Club and Lily Farm Vineyard are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit The Donkey Sanctuary and Norman Lockyer Observatory. East Devon Art and Otterton Mill are also worth visiting. Kayaking and windsurfing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and horse riding nearby. Visit our Sidmouth travel guide
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Steven's Cross, Sidmouth, England, EX10 9QL

What's nearby

  • A coastal landscape with cliffs, a beach, and a clear blue sky.
    East Devon
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • A beach with a cliff, ocean waves, and a rainbow.
    Sidmouth Beach
    8 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • The Donkey Sanctuary
    5 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Devon Cliffs Beach
    36 min drive - 17.8 miles
  • Lyme Regis Beach
    42 min drive - 22.6 miles

Getting around

  • Whimple Station
    19 min drive
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)
    26 min drive

Restaurants

  • Salcombe Tap Room
    4 min drive
  • Upper Deck
    5 min drive
  • Fountain Head
    3 min drive
  • The Swan Inn
    4 min drive
  • Taste of Sidmouth
    4 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: GBP 15 for adults and GBP 15 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • High chair

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15.0 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

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

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately GBP 15.00 for adults and GBP 15.00 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 15.0 per pet, per night
  • 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/debit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Frequently asked questions

Is Blue Ball Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 15.0 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Blue Ball Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Blue Ball Inn?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Blue Ball Inn located?

Situated in Sidmouth, this hotel is within 2 mi (3 km) of East Devon, Sidmouth Museum, and Salcombe Hill Walk. Norman Lockyer Observatory and East Devon Art are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

Blue Ball Inn Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

7.2

Location

9.2

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 95 out of 160 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 47 out of 160 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 160 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 160 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 160 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Gillian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was lovely and spotlessly clean. The food was lovely and the staff were great and very attentive. We had a brilliant overnight stay Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Meg

Great to have free parking in large Car park. Easy efficient check in. Room was better than expected. Loved the furniture gave it a country feel. Would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Christopher

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

Great place to stay

Comfortable and clean room delicious food lovely friendly staff easy parking
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room and bathroom. Warm. Spacious. Quiet. Good breakfast. Happy. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The service provided by the staff was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel good breakfast, convenient location and charming interior and exterior
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really nice Inn with good quality accommodation and easy parking. Food was great and staff friendly. Only thing that let it down for us was the constant hum of the ventilation system during the night.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent food and comfortable rooms. The staff were very friendly and efficient. Would definitely stay at The Blue Ball again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A wonderful stay. Great location . Food was very good . Staff were fantastic. Very pleasant and great service.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So convenient for the donkey sanctuary just up the road. Lovely friendly staff and our room was just right.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
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8/10 Good

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a lovely room, I was surprised breakfast wasn’t included/offered. Staff were friendly but I couldn’t get internet which may have been just me. I was on my own and wanted to plan my next day, couldn’t even get 4G. Not even in the bar. Young lady said it was a bad area??!! Plenty parking and lots of people eating so food must be good. I just had (a very small) portion of chips.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great cozy feeling thatched property. Welcoming staff, clean comfortable room, fab breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All good Jason and Victoria and all staff were very helpful lovely food and the room was great
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
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8/10 Good

Verona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent food and service. All staff attentive and professional. We're coming back and have already recommended to friends.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mr m jones

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

Nice Hotel

Lovely Hotel , clean and fresh , very good breakfast, You can walk to Sidmouth just 30 minutes nice country path , 3 minutes car journey from the donkey sanctuary
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely place, room was perfect, hospitality and breakfast exceptional, would highly recommend. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lesley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Just back from an overnight stay at the Blue Ball Inn and it was lovely. The staff are very friendly and welcoming, room lovely and clean and has everything you need. We had our evening meal there which was delicious and breakfast the next morning was just as good. Really enjoyed our stay and would highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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8/10 Good

Hazel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely stay ....staff accomodating ....rooms modern comfy bed and pillows .Gorgeous white towels and complimentary Bramley products . Only one gripe ..couldn't get o. The wu fi easily and the plug socket didn't charge my phone ..which was a problem for the next day as no charge left . Also no Sunday dinner service but I think that's usual these days for country pubs .Other than that very nice place to stay ..easy reach of Sidmouth
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A building steeped in history great food and extremely good and efficient service
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice room. Friendly, attentive staff. Excellent breakfast and good choice of nicely prepared and presented evening meals. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a very pleasant stay comfortable and warm and very good food. I was allowed to have my dog with me at meal times in a designated area we were both happy
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely coaching inn. Clean comfortable room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Cedric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good efficient comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

Excellent place to stay.

Excellent place to stay. Lovely old pub, restaurant, inn. Amazing served menu breakfast. Very amicable and welcoming staff. Massive king size bed, everything very elegant and clean. Car park across the road.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Stephen

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

Blue Ball Top stay

Excellent atmosphere, comfortable and relaxing, great food, friendly and attentive staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023