Blue Ball Inn - Sidmouth

$$$$||View on mapSidmouth, United KingdomSidford, Sidmouth, United Kingdom, EX10 9QL|
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Blue Ball Inn - Sidmouth
Sidford, Sidmouth, United Kingdom, EX10 9QL·View on map
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Overall Score
Great
8.5Great
Cleanliness9.0
Comfort9.0
Staff9.0
Location8.6
Facilities8.5
Who stays here
Couples62%
Families24%
Groups9%
Solo5%

Overview

Overall Score
Great
8.5Great
Cleanliness9.0
Comfort9.0
Staff9.0
Location8.6
Facilities8.5
Who stays here
Couples62%
Families24%
Groups9%
Solo5%

4-star historic thatched inn with locally sourced seafood in Sidmouth

On-Site Dining

The Blue Ball Inn serves British and seafood cuisine, highlighting locally sourced seafood specials. Guests can request vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free menu options. Breakfast offers both continental and Full English choices, with homemade cookies available in rooms.

Recreation & Activities

The Blue Ball Sidford provides access to cycling, hiking, and water sports on site. Guests can use the tennis court, squash court, or try horse riding nearby. Movie nights and darts are available in the shared lounge area.

Room Features

The Blue Ball Inn Sidford has a dedicated accessible room for guests with mobility needs. All rooms include complimentary tea, coffee, and homemade cookies. The hotel is pet-friendly and allows dogs for an additional fee.

Location & Access

Blue Ball Sidmouth sits 12 miles from Exeter International Airport and within easy reach of Sidmouth Beach. The Donkey Sanctuary and Norman Lockyer Observatory are nearby attractions. Free on-site parking is provided for guests.

Events & Business Facilities

The Blue Ball Inn Sidford has a function room suitable for receptions and meetings. The hotel offers a business centre and meeting/banquet facilities for corporate use. A shared lounge and TV area is available for relaxation.

  • Historic: 14th-century building with thatched roofing
  • Location: 12 miles from Exeter Airport, near Sidmouth Beach
  • Rooms: Dedicated accessible room, complimentary homemade cookies
  • Dining: Locally sourced seafood specials, gluten-free options
  • Activities: Cycling, hiking, tennis, squash, water sports
  • Pet Policy: Dogs welcome for an additional fee
  • Parking: Free on-site parking
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 15:00-20:00
until 10:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
Other information
Children & extra beds
There are no cribs provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are allowed on request.
Languages
Spanish, Italian
Building
Number of rooms:8
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Rooms and availability

Room Mobility accessible
  • Max:
    1 person
  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed
Twin Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    2 Single beds1 Double bed1 Double bed
  • Smoking
  • Shower

Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Free parking
Baggage storage
24-hour services
Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Restaurant

Fitness/ Gym

Fitness center

TV

Flat-screen TV

Sports activities

Darts

Hiking

Cycling

Wind surfing

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness center
  • Wind surfing
  • Hiking
  • Horseback riding
  • Cycling
  • Darts
  • Squash

Services

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area

Spa & Leisure

  • Beach access
  • Leisure/ TV room

Room features

  • Heating
  • Tea and coffee facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Essential information about Blue Ball Inn

💵 Lowest room price 88 US$
📏 Distance to center 1.8 mi
✈️ Distance to airport 10.4 mi
🧳 Nearest airport Exeter International, EXT

Location

Sidford, Sidmouth, United Kingdom, EX10 9QL
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Sidford, Sidmouth, United Kingdom, EX10 9QL
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Sidford, Sidmouth, United Kingdom, EX10 9QL
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