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Blue Ball Inn

3.0 star property

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Restaurant
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Restaurant

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services

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COUNTISBURY, LYNMOUTH, EX35 6NE, Lynmouth, England, EX35 6NE
  • Place, Exmoor National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Watersmeet House
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Place, Glen Lyn Gorge
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double Room

  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Triple Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Hill view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Superior Twin Room

Superior Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Hill view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Superior Room

Superior Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Hill view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Signature Room

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

  • Hill view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Lynmouth

At Blue Ball Inn you'll be within a 20-minute walk of Watersmeet House and 2.2 km (1.4 mi) from Glen Lyn Gorge. Highlights at this hotel include free daily breakfast, a restaurant and free self-parking. .The hotel's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Plus you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas and a banquet hall. Free full breakfast is available daily between 8:30 AM and 9:30 AM. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. .Attractions within a 20-minute drive of this 3-property class Lynmouth hotel include Exmoor National Park and North Devon Coast.

What's nearby

  • Exmoor National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Watersmeet House - 19 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Glen Lyn Gorge - 24 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Valley of the Rocks - 33 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Ilfracombe Harbour - 58 min drive - 47.4 km

Getting around

  • Minehead Station - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cliff Top Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Esplanade Fish & Chips - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Hunters Inn - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Ancient Mariner - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Crown Hotel - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Blue Ball Inn

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Self parking is free.

  • 14 guestrooms or units
  • Conference rooms
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Blue Ball Inn offers 14 accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Banquet hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from 3 April 2026 to 21 September 2026 (dates subject to change).
The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from 25 December to 25 December:
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Dining venue
The following facilities are closed for Christmas Day:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Dining venue
  • Meeting facilities

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 15.00 per pet, per night
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: GBP 15.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Ball Inn
Blue Ball Inn
Blue Ball Inn Lynmouth
Blue Ball Lynmouth
Blue Ball Inn Hotel
Blue Ball Inn LYNMOUTH
Blue Ball Inn Hotel LYNMOUTH

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Blue Ball Inn?

Yep, Blue Ball Inn has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Blue Ball Inn?

The closest beach to Blue Ball Inn is Woody Bay Beach (6.5 km).

Does Blue Ball Inn serve breakfast?

Sure does, complimentary full brekkie is available daily between 8:30 AM and 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Blue Ball Inn?

No, Blue Ball Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Blue Ball Inn?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant. The dining venue is closed seasonally each year from December 25 until December 25. The dining venue is closed on Christmas Day.

What time are check-in & check-out at Blue Ball Inn?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

Are pets allowed at Blue Ball Inn?

Furry friends are welcome at Blue Ball Inn, with food and water bowls on offer. Just so you know, there's a limit of 2 pets.

Blue Ball Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 51 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 51 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 51 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 51 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 51 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great room and options for breakfast. All clean and well presented
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fraser

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great spot to walk down to lynmouth and back
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great old pub, rooms where excellent (even a bath) great evening meal and fantastic breakfast,
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

K

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful stop over for one night on a cycle tour, loved the property and would have like to have stayed for longer
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great evening

Perfect
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely old inn hotel

Lovely old Inn Hotel, good food, very welcoming staff and a stunning area of the world. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay comfortable bed, very clean room and bathroom, dinner was delicious food, breakfast was very good to, guy who served us was very upbeat and on point, worth a visit, we would definitely recommend and go back.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Great stopover

Lovely location, nice room which was very clean. Very friendly staff & good food
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great pub in a wonderful setting above the cliffs. Comfortable bed, great walkin shower. Food excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great place to stay close to Lynton and Lynmouth. Lovely walks in and around Wayersmeet. Very comfortable room in a pub in an old environment. Continental breakfast included - cooked is chargable Excellent beer and wine selection
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed my stay, just would have liked breakfast to be earlier then 8:30.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beverly

The perfect respite after a long hike

It was one of my favorite stays on my Southwest Coast Trail journey. Clean, comfortable, and welcoming. The meal was outstanding. I would highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

joy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Character country pub

Lovely countryside pub. Great food and good sevice from the hard working staff. Sat out on patio for drinks in the sun. Our room had a beautiful view down the valley. Very quiet at night.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic place to stay!!! Dog friendly and kid friendly pub. Games room kept our 9 year old entertained. Traditional pub with great food!!! Breakfast was outstanding. Peaceful nights sleep in a comfortable and spacious room. All the staff were very friendly. Everywhere was clean and tidy. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic find….we’ll be back xx

Perfect place for us. We were able to take to dog away with us for the first time ever, as the Blue Ball is super dog-freindly. They even provided bowls, treats, doggy beer (yes, you read that correctly) & a ball to play with. Rooms were perfect. Walks were amazing. Staff were outstanding. Food was delicious.
Doggy Beer!
Daddy Beer
Blue Ball
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Blue Boar Bliss

Our stay at the Blue Boar was very comfortable and welcoming particularly as we had a dog.We had a lovely sized room with very comfortable beds and beautiful white crisp cotton bedding. The bath was large with piping hot water- lovely to relax in after a days walking. The food was exceptionally good in the evening and the breakfast was plentiful with a good variety of cooked options. We are definitely going to return when we are in the area again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Maria

Preferred this property before it became a chain. Not best menu. Comfortable beds though.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Stella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely old, quaint inn in beautiful countryside. Water pressure was low, but the hot water when it came was scalding hot. The food was good but would have liked more seafood choices.. Delicious steak and ale pie, and blackberry meringue dessert. Breakfast had good options for a hot meal or cold buffet.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sanjay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
First time I’ve be stayed here and will definitely be back next time I’m in the area. Missed breakfast due to an early meeting. Thanks again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Could do mych better. Under new ownership

This establishment as changed hands from last visit 2 years ago. Now owned st Austell brewery. Staff especially one yonger lady on in the mornings and evenings can be quite abrupt. Service no where near as good as 2 year ago. First night had booked table kept waiting for almist one half hours. Had to complain. Other tables came much karger were served. Did get meal for half price thou. Building work is ongoing which when asked how long for told 2 months. Builders start early by 8am driving machinery up and down pass the restaurant when your having breakfast. To make matters worst i had them outside my room one morning at 7 am making noise. I again had to complain. Car park opposite is half taken by builders and aggregate . Dogs are alloqed in the restaurant which i do not agree with . Myst have be y or 7 on one might. Bar ok but not restaurant. One early evening you could overhear the cleaning staff discussing the guests staying especially ones with dogs. Comment was made by them of a guest with dogs with room on a mess with the carpet covered in ticks and the smell was overwhelming. Obviously the inn does not keep specific rooms for dog owners as dog was in room next to me one one night. Food i would say overpriced for type it is. Now being brewery owned its a typical pub menu with perhaps half dozen items now per course. No where near as good as it was inder previous owners 2 years back. That was the reason chose this place to stay.woyld not stay again
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andreas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Veldig koselig plass, god mat og drikke og veldig god stemning.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Another great stay from Boxing Day to New Years Eve. New owners have taken over but the stay was as good as last Christmas
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely welcoming staff/ owners. Food was amazing just a great place to stay, we will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All ok, reasonable choice of food, friendly staff service ok
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Little gem

Perfect little Inn for a getaway, rooms were adequate and newly fitted bathroom spotless. All staff were so friendly and accommodating. Ultra dog friendly establishment.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019