The Blue Ball Inn

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Scored 8.3
Rated very good

Staff

9.1

About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: The Blue Ball Inn in Sidmouth offers comfortable rooms with private bathrooms, work desks, and free WiFi. Each room includes a tea and coffee maker, hairdryer, shower, TV, and wardrobe. Dining Experience: Guests can enjoy a traditional British and seafood restaurant with a family-friendly ambience. The restaurant serves lunch and dinner, accommodating vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free diets. Breakfast options include continental and full English/Irish. Leisure Facilities: The hotel features a fitness room, lounge, and free on-site parking. Additional amenities include a bar, room service, and cycling activities. Location and Attractions: Located 19 km from Exeter International Airport, the property is near Sid Vale Heritage Centre (3.2 km) and Jacobs Ladder Beach (3.8 km). Other attractions include Westpoint Arena (16 km) and Lyme Bay Winery (16 km). Highly rated for breakfast, staff, and room comfort.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish

  • Free parking available at the hotel

Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
1 double bed
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2 single beds
1 large double bed
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2 single beds
1 double bed
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Ruth
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Warm and cosy staff were all lovely Menu and food were great”
Anthony
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Large room, very large bed. The staff were very friendly and helpful and interacted with the guests, which was great.”
George
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Good cooked breakfast and overall a reasonable selection of food. The salmon and scrambled egg was lovely! The full english was great and filling! Coffee was filter and excellent. Two new twin beds and duvets were very comfortable. TV very good.”
Joebear
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“This is a very comfortable hotel with very friendly staff, nothing is too much trouble for the staff. Very well situated for sightseeing. We have stayed in this hotel a number of times and it is always top notch.”
Julie
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Sam the manager was very hospitable as were the staff The ambience was very cosy The decor was lovely The Sunday roast and breakfast were very good Bathroom lovely size Cleanliness very good”
Rob
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Not the hotel's fault but the traffic was noisy.”
Patrick
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Had to wait a long time for breakfast & my poached eggs were too well cooked but I was offered some more which I declined.”
Geoff
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“No fuss at arrival- just taken straight to room.. Efficient, friendly staff and great food. Comfortable room and loads of parking. Nice little touches in the pub including blankets for the garden and dog treats.”
George
France France
“Breakfast was verygood. Location was perfect for my needs.”
Meredith
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely stay! Comfy bed and great shower. Good sized room.”

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Restaurant
  • Cuisine
    British • Seafood
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly • Traditional
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free

House rules

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Check-in
From 15:00 to 23:00
Check-out
Until 10:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Cards accepted at this hotel
VisaMastercard Cash is not accepted
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

You are advised to bring your own vehicle as this property is not serviced by public transport.