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The Valley of Rocks Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel in Lynton

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Garden
Exterior
Terrace/patio
Lounge
Superior Double

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Lee Road, Lynton, England, EX35 6HS
  • Place, Lynton and Lymouth Cliff Railway
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Valley of the Rocks
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Lee Abbey
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cardiff (CWL-Cardiff Intl.)

Room options

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Double with View

Double with View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • 20 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin with View

Twin with View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • 20 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Family Room

Family Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Superior Double

Superior Double

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Twin Room

Superior Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the area

Lynton

At The Valley of Rocks Hotel you'll be within steps of Lyn Valley Art & Craft Centre and Lynton Cinema. Highlights at this hotel include free in-room WiFi. .This pet-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas and luggage storage. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Within a 20-minute drive of this 3-property class Lynton hotel, attractions include Exmoor National Park and North Devon Coast.

What's nearby

  • Lynton and Lymouth Cliff Railway - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Valley of the Rocks - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Glen Lyn Gorge - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Lee Abbey - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Woody Bay Beach - 9 min drive - 5.4 km

Getting around

  • Barnstaple Station - 31 min drive
  • Cardiff International Airport (CWL) - 164 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Blue Ball Inn - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Glasshouse - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Crown Hotel - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Coffee Mill - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Esplanade Fish & Chips - ‬9 min walk

About this property

The Valley of Rocks Hotel

Hotel in Lynton
WiFi is free in public spaces. For a fee, parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Lynton hotel.

  • 68 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Smoking in designated areas
The Valley of Rocks Hotel offers 68 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Cable televisions are provided.

Bathrooms include baths or showers. This Lynton hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on request and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Uncovered parking on site (GBP 6 per night)

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (99 centimetre high)

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: GBP 25.00
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 25.00

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - midnight
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 10.00 per pet, per day
  • Only dogs are allowed
    • 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.

  • Uncovered self-parking fee: GBP 6 per night
  • Pet fee: GBP 10.00 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: GBP 25.00 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 25.00 (subject to availability)

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
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. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and cash. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

Valley Rocks Hotel Lynton
Valley Rocks Hotel
Valley Rocks Lynton
The Valley Of Rocks
The Valley of Rocks Hotel Hotel
The Valley of Rocks Hotel Lynton
The Valley of Rocks Hotel Hotel Lynton

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Valley of Rocks Hotel?

The Valley of Rocks Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at The Valley of Rocks Hotel?

Yep, The Valley of Rocks Hotel has an uncovered self car park for GBP 6 per night.

Are there any beaches close to The Valley of Rocks Hotel?

Yep, The Valley of Rocks Hotel is a short 11-minute walk from Blacklands Beach.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Valley of Rocks Hotel?

No, The Valley of Rocks Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Valley of Rocks Hotel?

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

Reviews

The Valley of Rocks Hotel Reviews

7.8

Good

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 123 out of 360 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 126 out of 360 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 58 out of 360 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 360 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 360 reviews

Reviews

4/10 Poor

teresa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very run down. Our room was clean and comfortable. No food and bar closed. We stayed 18 months ago, very dissapointed at how the place has gone down hill in that time. Staff were amazing cannot fault them, friendly,helpful,polite.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Great location but needs some TLC

Great location on the hills above Lynmouth, but definitely in need of some TLC. Friendly check-in, but were advised that the kitchen was closed so no breakfast was available. There was a great view from the first floor room, which was in need of redecoration and generally brightening up, with scuffs on the walls and peeling paint in the bathroom (which was bigger than usual and with a decent shower) There were a few parking spaces available behind the hotel (£5 per day)
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
For the price this place is excellent. You are paying the price of a hostel but you have your own room, a decent bathroom and tea making facilities. The hotel has seen better days, and if you want something swanky pay another £100 per night. Staff were helpful, room was clean, and location is spot on.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jacqui

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was fine but restaurant and bar were unexpectedly closed and the garden was overgrown and unusable. Early morning Street noise was loud and woke us up. Staff especially Rachel went above and beyond to welcome and assist us. Excellent location within the town and surrounding area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
the hotel is centrally located and very reasonably priced, the staff are very helpful, the building is old and for the price its peculiarities are liveable with. This was my second stay and I would stay there again
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Simon

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
No hot water at all, took ages to get a fan, broken window in room so couldn’t open it up. Loud noise from rooms next door. Staff on reception just on their phone and not bothered to help. Avoid at all costs
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Worst hotel I’ve ever stayed at

Not sure it should even be called a hotel, it’s more how I’d imagine a squat would be like.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Lorraine

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Hostel not Hotel

This does not qualify as a hotel. It is a hostel. All you get is a room. There is no food no bar no service. The lift doesn't work and according to reviews it hasn't been working for at least a month but we were not advised of this in advance. Room was pleasant and bed comfy but it was extremely expensive for just a room. Website advertised breakfast, snacks, a bar and a lift none of which were available. Greatly misleading.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Samuel

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Worst hotel stay I have ever had. I had 8 rooms booked for a stay with friends. No hot water for showers etc, toilets broken or blocked! Rooms were unclean on arrival. Lifts were out of use. Not to mention one room had money go missing.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I love the Valley of Rocks! It's quirky, friendly, unique. PLEASE don't come here expecting posh hotel luxury. You'll be disappointed. No bar, no breakfast. On the evening I arrived there was no hot water (it was kind of fixed - warm water, anyway - the following day); the lift wasn't working; a broken sash cord in my bedroom window meant it didn't open. It's clearly, as a hotel, hanging on by its fingernails. So why do I like it?? Because it's one-of-a-kind - vast, faded Victorian grandeur, with fantastic views of the sea from its large and increasingly overgrown gardens. (Make sure to ask for a room with a garden / sea view.) And where else can you get a hotel in such a gorgeous spot for less than £50 a night... I fear that it's only a matter of time before it gets gutted and converted into million pound apartments for rich a-holes. Don't let that happen! Come and stay at the Valley of Rocks!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Maureen

Liked: Cleanliness
Very reasonable rates with no meals just nice clean bedrooms in scenic surroundings
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Amanda

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Janice

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Very old, charming building that has seen better days and could do with some updating and new decoration. However was clean and was very close to local shops and places to eat. Also have to say the Receptionist, Rachel was fabulous and was very helpful and had great local knowledge which helped when planning our stay. There is a small car park for the hotel for which you pay £6 per day and this needs to be booked directly with the hotel as spaces are limited. Would certainly go back for another visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Sandra

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Lifts not working but they did put us on first floor on request No food available no hot water mould in shower
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Peter

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities
Great location, great staff, property in need of lots of maintenance, lift out of use, kitchen closed so no food, bar shut, building very run down and out dated.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Lovely hot bath ideal after walking coastal path. In the centre of the town with all amenities, plus coast path and cliff railway. Very good value. Basic but clean and comfortable with everything you need in the room. Excellent service from Rachel at Reception who was friendly and helpful and recommended a brilliant place to eat.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaison

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a quiet and simple hotel. They deliver on what they promise. The front staff was very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Riccardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We stayed for two nights in the superior room with sea view. Simply amazing! Staff was friendly and the location is very convenient. We really enjoyed our stay in Lynton in a hotel full of charm like the Valley of Rocks!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Martin

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities
Top floor, lovely view, nice staff, surprised they dont do breakfast or any food, they have a BAR but no license so they cant serve alcohol, such a shame as its in a perfect place
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

keith

Travelled with partner
Reception staff excellent, for the price it was really good value and should always be taken into account
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Steve

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Great value stay in Lynton

Offering excellent value for money this hotel right in the middle of Lynton and perfect for a weekend away. Its Victorian features hark back to it's time as a premium hotel and today it is adequate for a stay in the beautiful part of the country. The bed was comfortable and room and bathroom clean.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Clare

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

nigel

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

Beautiful location

The Valley is a lovely building and the furnishings are very nice . The staff are very friendly and accommodating . We have stayed before and will be staying again. It is excellent value for money.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

janet

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
It is good value for money but there is no food, not at breakfast, no bar, a kettle and tea and coffee in the room. Very central and very helpful staff
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place to stay, rooms are comfortable and clean. We only stayed for one night but would happily stay longer. Great views over the Bristol channel
Stayed 1 night in May 2025