Name: Blue Ball Inn
Address: Sidford, Sidmouth, EX10 9QL, United Kingdom, Sidford, Devon, EX10 9QL, UK
Rating: 8.5

Blue Ball Inn

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About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Blue Ball Inn in Sidmouth offers comfortable rooms with private bathrooms, tea and coffee makers, and free WiFi. Each room includes a work desk, TV, and wardrobe, ensuring a pleasant stay. Dining Experience: The family-friendly restaurant serves British and seafood cuisines with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. Guests can enjoy lunch and dinner in a traditional ambiance, complemented by a bar for relaxation. Leisure Facilities: The hotel features a fitness room, lounge, and room service. Additional amenities include a walk-in shower, shower, and free toiletries, catering to all guest needs. Local Attractions: Located 12 mi from Exeter International Airport and near attractions such as Dinosaurland Fossil Museum (14 mi) and Sandy Park Rugby Stadium (12 mi). Guests can enjoy cycling and explore the surrounding area.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish

Free parking available at the hotel

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Availability

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Room Type	Number of guests
Standard Twin Room 2 twin beds
Double Room with Wet Room 1 full bed or 2 twin beds
Standard Double Room 1 full bed

Guest reviews

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Cherrington

United Kingdom

“The gig that waited at breakfast Sam was a delight first thing in the morning”

Kirsten

United Kingdom

“This is our 6th stay at The Blue Ball Inn and always look forward to staying when we escape to Sidmouth. Rooms are wonderful with everything you need. The food in the restaurant is wonderful with a great menu. Breakfast was delicious (& we even...”

Eliza

United Kingdom

“Lovely welcoming place, this is our fourth visit and will definitely come back. Comfortable, great breakfast, friendly staff where nothing is too much.”

Moira

United Kingdom

“The room was exceptionally well-equipped, immaculately clean, and incredibly comfortable. We had everything we needed for a relaxing stay. The food was exquisite and the staff was very caring throughout our stay.”

Colin

United Kingdom

“Loved the style of the inn very quaint,staff were very nice and welcoming. Menu was different but food very good. Hosts were very nice.”

Dave

United Kingdom

“Full English Breakfast very good. Room a bit dated but clean with very comfortable beds . Good shower. All the staff, very friendly and helpfiul.”

Graham

United Kingdom

“First of all, a real shout to the staff here. I often have little contact with staff, as we just come and go. Here we had a couple of little things that needed sorting, and staff were on it immediately. The room was very clean, and the restaurant...”

Maggie

United Kingdom

“We had to be relocated due to a very bad experience from the Barn and Pinn cottage B&B, what started as a very stressful experience was made into a lovely relaxing stay thanks to all the staff at the Blue Ball but especially because of Sophie and...”

Susan

United Kingdom

“Huge room, lovely decor, very comfy bed. Appreciated the home made cookies and Nespresso maker. Huge shower room/ wet room. Good shower. Very nice shower gel, shampoo, conditioner and hand cream; all for sale in reception. Great cooked...”

Bridgette

United Kingdom

“Friendly welcome to this lovely pub in Sidford. Very convenient after a day in charming Sidmouth. The restaurant had been busy with Sunday carvery but the receptionist sorted a table for us for dinner. Lovely crab and prawn linguine. Comfy room,...”

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site

Restaurant

Cuisine
British • Seafood
Open for
Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
Ambience
Family-friendly • Traditional
Dietary options
Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free

Amenities of Blue Ball Inn

Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

House rules

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Check-in

From 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Check-out

Until 10:30 AM

Cancellation/ prepayment

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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

Cards accepted at this hotel

Cash is not accepted

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

It's recommended to bring your own vehicle since this property is not serviced by public transportation.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.