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The Sawmills

4.0 star property
Inn in Ilfracombe with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Exterior
Bar (on property)
Individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets
Front of property
Exterior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Watermouth, Ilfracombe, England, EX34 9SX
  • Place, North Devon Coast
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Broadsand beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Combe Martin Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

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Room 1 (Not Dog Friendly Room)

Room 1 (Not Dog Friendly Room)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Desk chair
Wardrobe
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Room 2 (Dog Friendly Room)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Desk
Pet friendly
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Room 3 (Dog Friendly Room)

Room 3 (Dog Friendly Room)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Desk
Pet friendly
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Room 4 (Not Dog Friendly Room)

Room 4 (Not Dog Friendly Room)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Desk chair
Wardrobe
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

About the area

Ilfracombe

At The Sawmills you'll be 1.8 km (1.1 mi) from Broadsand beach and 2.1 km (1.3 mi) from Newberry Beach. Highlights at this inn include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This pet-friendly inn offers free WiFi in public areas, a terrace and a garden. Plus you'll find a fireplace in the lobby. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this 4-property class Ilfracombe inn include North Devon Coast and Exmoor National Park.
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What's nearby

  • North Devon Coast - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Watermouth Castle - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Broadsand beach - 3 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Newberry Beach - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Combe Martin Beach - 4 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Barnstaple Station - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Admiral Collingwood (Wetherspoon) - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Stables Bar and Lounge - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Royal Britannia - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Dolphin - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Ilfracombe Aquarium - ‬9 min drive

About this property

The Sawmills

Inn in Ilfracombe with restaurant and bar/lounge
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. The Sawmills also features a terrace, a garden, and a fireplace in the lobby. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Ilfracombe inn is smoke free.

  • 4 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1674
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Sawmills offers 4 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature DVD players and a hairdryer. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include a shower. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • DVD player

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No lift

More

  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1674
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:30 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 10 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Certain rooms only
  • 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 10 per accommodation, per stay
  • 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, debit cards, mobile payments and cash
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector, a security system and window guards
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, debit cards, cash and mobile payments. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector, a security system and window guards in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

Sawmill Ilfracombe
Sawmill Inn Ilfracombe
The Sawmills Inn
The Sawmills Ilfracombe
The Sawmills Inn Ilfracombe

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Sawmills?

The Sawmills offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at The Sawmills?

Yep, The Sawmills has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to The Sawmills?

The closest beach to The Sawmills is Combe Martin Beach (1.6 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Sawmills?

No, The Sawmills does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Sawmills?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Sawmills?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

The Sawmills Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 159 out of 220 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 49 out of 220 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 220 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 220 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 220 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Tina

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

Good stay

Big bed good shower free parking , bathroom a bit on the small size but still ok . Free breakfast included very nice staff who served breakfast very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really good option. Amazing food at the restaurant and conveniently located for going on a nice walk along the coast.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Brian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Plus.. location staff breakfast Minus.. smallest bathroom we've ever seen.(not functional)
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Gary

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything we needed and wanted. Recommended 4 rooms available Breakfast good.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Brian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location and historical aspect were wonderful. Service at breakfast was great! Room was a bit small, including the low ceiling over the bed and the tiny shower. Also, no soap in the bathroom sink.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Will

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely 3 night stay at Sawmills when at a wedding down the hill. Clean lovely room, small but very useable bathroom with everything you need. Great breakfast included, nice bar friendly staff. Easy parking. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Amenities
Nice staff very good food room was immaculate bed very comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was a good size and modern. I've stayed here before but in a different room. This room was quite noisy at night from a motor running in a building outside my window. The bed was comfortable and there were plenty of towels. I did find it a bit strange that the room wasn't serviced daily even though it says so on the website. But I asked for clean cups and they were brought up to me. The cooked breakfast was plentiful and well cooked. But there is no option other than a cooked breakfast. So no cereals, fruit etc. And no marmalade for toast. The service provided by the staff in the bar and dining room is first class. I remembered Sue from last year. She's such a friendly lady and clearly understands what customer service is all about!! I don't know the names of the rest of the staff but they are a credit to the pub!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terence

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Great
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Great quality rooms over a really lovely pub - I recently stayed 2 nights at the Sawmill’s as part of a group booking of all 4 rooms as we were attending a local wedding. Quality of the rooms is fantastic, especially the larger room 1. Great showers, clean nice facilities, fresh & well decorated rooms. Breakfast was also included which was really good food and made the overall cost of stay really reasonable. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Daphne

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Carolyn

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Good location close to local camp site Nice breakfast Friendly staff Dog friendly Comfy bed 5 night stay and no cleaning done Dust under bed was 2 inches thick. No stocking up of tea, milk, toilet oaper. Had to keep asking or buying own. Windows old and difficult to open and close Noise from staff and car park about 7.30 am was disturbing
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really friendly and welcoming staff. Clean room. Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here for 2 nights for a wedding nearby. I usually expect pub rooms to be a bit hodge podge, but the sawmills were very hotel-esque. Done to a very nice finish. Staff were very friendly and helpful and the food was amazing, full gastro pub with well thought flavours and good quality ingredients
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shaun

Excellent place to stay. Clean comfy and excellent staff and a great breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shaun

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to stay.. lovely room, very comfortable, great shower and the are fabulous 10 mins from the beaches and township
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Sue

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Suzanne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Well located for South West Coastal path and Tarka Trail. Comfy bed and good breakfast. The room was too warm but as it was over the kitchen we couldn't open the windows due to the smell from kitchen extractor fan. Mixed staff. The waitress was lovely but low level of commitment to customer satisfaction from the manager.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice and cosy stay with good food in the restaurant and friendly staff. The rooms were clean, well appointed and had comfy beds for a good night sleep. What more would you need?
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025