Blue Ball Inn

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Scored 8.6
Rated excellent

Excellent location!

9.4

The Blue Ball Inn is located in the north of Exmoor National Park, 550 yards from the sea. It offers home-cooked food, a traditional pub and rooms with countryside views. Rooms at this former 13th-century coaching inn feature TVs, alarm clocks and radios. Tea/coffee making facilities and ironing equipment is provided. The restaurant serves traditional British cuisine and local Devon specialties. The pub has stone fire places, exposed beams and a fine selection of wines and local ales. The villages of Lynton and Lynmouth, renowned for their beautiful hiking trails, are within 2 miles of The Blue Ball. Free parking is available at the Blue Ball Inn.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Bar

Property highlights

  • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site

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See what guests loved the most:

Katrien
Belgium Belgium
“Very nice atmosphere to have a Holiday. Loved the Breakfast and the good food!”
George
Canada Canada
“Quiet, out in the country. Meals available on-site”
Mary
Portugal Portugal
“Everything ! In spite of it being rainy weather during our stay, we enjoyed it !”
Jane
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Have stayed at the Blue Ball many times and, following a change of ownership, it continues to improve. The room we stayed in had a walk in shower as well as a bath, so a bonus....and a wonderful view across the valley! The food was superb & the...”
Brenda
United States United States
“Its history, quiet location, location to coastal path, comfortable, clean room with updated ensuite, welcoming, personable and kind staff, food service hours provide for breakfast, lunch and dinner, menus provide wide variety of choices and diets.”
Claysmom
United States United States
“Charming Inn with great history. Location is excellent for access to walking paths and close enough to Lynmouth and Lynton without being in town. The rooms were so comfortable and the bathroom was very modern. It was SO quiet at night yet there...”
Peggy
United States United States
“Loved this quaint hotel in beautiful area of Lynmouth. Nice bar area. Great staff and very nice continental breakfast.”
Mark
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“location for the SW coastal path is really convenient. Staff were friendly and the food at dinner and breakfast were excellent. Car parking opposite the hotel again a bonus.”
Rebecca
United States United States
“I have so many good things to say about Blue Ball. The house, the food, the location- every morning a delicious breakfast, easy bus or walk the coast path into Lynmouth… afternoons spent walking the hillside around the Inn, spectacular sunsets...”
Ann
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Fabulous location , beautiful old coaching Inn …. Cosy and quirky”

Host Info

Company review score: 9.1Based on 750 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

We have over 40 years of hospitality and catering experience. We pride ourselves in offering well kept ales, fine wines, and great food. Whenever possible using local seasonal produce.

Property info

The Blue Ball Inn is a traditional hotel which welcomes dirty boots and muddy paws, great location for walking Exmoor. We are very dog friendly everywhere in the pub, however in our rooms we allow a maximum of 3 dogs at a time, with 15 pound charge per night per dog.

Neighborhood info

We are located just outside the twin villages of Lynton and Lynmouth at the top of Countisbury Hill. The Inn is Located in an ideal position to enjoy the outstanding natural beauty of Exmoor. There are many walks starting from the door of the Inn.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Restaurant #1
  • Cuisine
    British • European
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambience
    Traditional • Romantic
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of Blue Ball Inn

Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Bar

House rules

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Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
From 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

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There are no extra beds available at this property.

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No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note the property does not accept group bookings of 4 or more rooms.

Late arrival after 11pm needs to be arranged in advance by calling 01598 741263.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

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