The Blue Ball Inn is located in the north of Exmoor National Park, 500 metres 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 specialities. 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 particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.
“Having a mushroom allergy, they catered for a my needs.
The location was excellent if you like walking, with plenty of walks around the BlueBall.”
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Robert
United Kingdom
“Location is fantastic, food was far better than we expected and the staff were very friendly and helpful.”
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Paul
United Kingdom
“Very atmospheric old Inn located in a beautiful part of the country. Great food.”
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Gbg
United Kingdom
“Comfortable accommodation with very good breakfast. Lovely staff. Overall a very good stay.”
Alesja
Estonia
“Located in a stunning area, the accommodation is close to hiking trails and the small villages of Lynmouth and Lynton. The property has a restaurant serving good food and a selection of board games for entertainment. Even on rainy days, we had...”
Amanda
United Kingdom
“food was amazing, location fantastic. The staff and rooms were great. Not the quietest room but was quiet after about 10 ish.”
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Anke
Germany
“Wonderful Inn, nice people, Convinient that you can dine in and just go up to your room after a beer at the really lovely bar.
Comfy room and bed,
Excellent breakfast”
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Matthew
United Kingdom
“My room had a lovely touch to it, it felt homely and cosy! Beautifully decorated with all the details! It was nice to have the freedom of a full body shower. The breakfast in the morning was very filling with the continental buffet being small but...”
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Mark
United Kingdom
“Beautiful old coaching inn surrounding by Exmoor just a stones throw from the coastal path, with an easy route into Lynmouth/Lynton. Fantastic food, with veggie options. Staff were friendly, helpful and attentive. Very dog friendly with a nice...”
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Tracey
United Kingdom
“Great hotel in a wonderful location.
Fantastic food.
Exceptional staff”
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.
Host Information
Company review score: 9.2Based on 841 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property
Company information
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 information
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.
Neighbourhood information
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
Property surroundings
Restaurants
1 restaurant on site
Restaurant #1
Cuisine
British • European
Open for
Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
Ambiance
Traditional • Romantic
Dietary options
Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
Blue Ball Inn takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 22:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out
From 10:00 to 10:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Cards accepted at this property
Cash is not accepted
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
The fine print
Need-to-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 identification 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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