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About this property
Historic Setting: The Smugglers Rest in Woolacombe is housed in a historic building, offering a unique and charming atmosphere. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature private bathrooms, balconies, and modern amenities such as free WiFi, flat-screen TVs, and walk-in showers. Dining Experience: Guests can enjoy a restaurant serving dinner and a lounge with a cosy seating area. Breakfast options include continental and full English/Irish. Local Attractions: Rockham Beach is less than 1 km away, Bull Point Lighthouse 2 km, and Exeter International Airport 104 km. Activities include fishing and cycling.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular facilities
- Parking
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Hazel
United Kingdom
“Great location with two pubs a shop and a 15 minute walk to Woolacombe. The food was delicious and the b&b was very comfy and stylish” - Jeff
United Kingdom
“A very good breakfast selection.Help with taking my bags to the room. Will and Sarah were friendly and helpful . I would be happy to stay there again.” - David
United Kingdom
“Location excellent. Very comfortable bedroom and a fantastic bathroom. Delicious breakfast. Will, the host, couldn’t have been more welcoming and helpful.” - Chris
United Kingdom
“Fantastic spacious room… extremely comfortable bed with a great bath and shower. The dinner in the restaurant (Miss Faes)was of exceptional quality… and a highlight! Best steak I’ve ever had! Personable, welcoming and helpful hosts. Thank you!” - Richard
United Kingdom
“Property was well located in a delightful village, and very comfortable. It was an additional bonus to find that they had a wonderful restaurant, and the breakfasts every day were excellent. The host was also incredibly welcoming and helpful.” - Scott
United Kingdom
“very comfortable,lovely bed and linen,shower good size and easy to use.Breakfast great with choices.Very tastefully decorated and spotless. All the staff were lovely and helpful,great stay” - Tracy
United Kingdom
“Great hotel owners, friendly and welcoming! We loved Kingsley, the resident dog, and breakfast was fabulous!” - Shane
United Kingdom
“Breakfast and the bistro was excellent .the location was great” - Sharon
United Kingdom
“Lovely location, excellent breakfast very clean and modern friendly welcoming owners” - Tim
United Kingdom
“The staff were incredibly helpful and the most wonderful location in a quaint English village..perfect in every sense”
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- Restaurant
- Open forDinner
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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.


The fine print
Please inform The Smugglers Rest in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.