Southern Cross Guest House

3.0 star property
Guesthouse in Sidmouth with free parking

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Exterior
Garden
1 bedroom
Exterior
Interior

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$131
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct

Explore the area

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High Street, Sidmouth, England, EX10 0DU
  • Place, Sidmouth - Valley, Ridge and Jurassic Coast Walk
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Sidmouth Beach
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, The Donkey Sanctuary
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

Double Room, Ensuite

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Twin Room, Ensuite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Single Room, Shared Bathroom

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Daily housekeeping
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Double Room, Ensuite ( (Room 2))

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the area

Sidmouth

At Southern Cross Guest House you'll be 3.4 km (2.1 mi) from East Devon and 4.6 km (2.8 mi) from Bicton Park Botanical Gardens. .This pet-friendly guest house offers free WiFi in public areas and a garden. Additionally, you'll find a coffee shop/cafe. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .In proximity to this 3-property class Sidmouth guest house you'll find University of Exeter.

What's nearby

  • Sidmouth - Valley, Ridge and Jurassic Coast Walk - 9 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Sidmouth Beach - 9 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Crealy Great Adventure Park - 10 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Ladram Bay Beach - 11 min drive - 8.8 km
  • The Donkey Sanctuary - 13 min drive - 10.4 km

Getting around

  • Newcourt Station - 13 min drive
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Marine - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Bowd Inn - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Cornish Bakery - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Fort Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Radway Inn - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Southern Cross Guest House

Guesthouse in Sidmouth with free parking
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Sidmouth guest house is smoke free.

  • 5 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Coffee shop
Southern Cross Guest House offers 5 accommodations. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The host will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

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 cash
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 cash.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Southern Cross Guest House?

Southern Cross Guest House offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Southern Cross Guest House?

As of 14 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Southern Cross Guest House on 19 Oct 2025 start from AU$130.89, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Southern Cross Guest House?

Yep, Southern Cross Guest House has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Southern Cross Guest House?

The closest beach to Southern Cross Guest House is Ladram Bay Beach (4.8 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Southern Cross Guest House?

No, Southern Cross Guest House does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Southern Cross Guest House?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Southern Cross Guest House Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 272 out of 498 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 180 out of 498 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 498 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 498 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 498 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

TERRY

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly and relaxed. Ideal for what we wanted
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

peter

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

10/10 Excellent

David

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

Quirky historic cottage

Very old thatched roof cottage so you do not expect modern up to date facilities. A quaint quirky place to stay which we chose for that reason and were not disappointed. Nice breakfast and the guys were happy to cook whatever we wanted. Room was serviced every day with coffee etc topped up and new biscuits every day. My bed was made up when I had left too many creases in it! Friendly helpful staff who were happy to chat as were the other guests at breakfast time.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Lovely period cottage with tea rooms. The landlord is very
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Johnathan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was excellent, from the warm and friendly welcome on arrival, the pleasant and friendly nature of the staff, the cleanliness of the room and also a great breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rennie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoy country cottage stays and the Southern Cross met all our requirements and needs. It was a delightful base as we explored East Devon over a five day stay,,,
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Lalit

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

Comfy quiet countryside B&B

Nice comfy B&B. Quiet surroundings and a lovely garden area. Great breakfast. Only complaint - WiFi would not work.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Delightful guest house with great service - breakfast is delicious.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly host and a good English breakfast
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good breakfast was lovely. Bed comfy only problem was shower not very good low pressure.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Beccy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This is an 18th century property with a thatched roof that serves cream teas in the afternoon. It has lots of character and won't be for those looking for a modern place to stay. If you have mobilty issues, the steep stairs may also be a problem. However, it not all olde world, there is free internet, lots of easy parking and a breakfast menu that should have enough options to suit everyone.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Travelled here during a cycling trip and the owner was helpful in finding a secure place for my bicycle. Breakfast was fantastic and the building is historic and interesting.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isabelle

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

Cosy clean traditional Bed and Breakfast

Lovely homely traditional B&B in beautiful historic thatched cottage. Fantastic location for Sidmouth, Seaton and Lyme Regis. Lovely full english breakfast with perfectly cooked fried eggs, real butter for the toast, and amazing homemade marmalade. Friendly and helpful host.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne Elizabeth

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

Easter break at the Southern Cross Hotel

Very good, very welcoming, property very clean. Very old property but lovely, alot of original features. Lovely big garden for afternoon tea but unfortunately didn't get to use it. Really enjoyed our stay. Also had our dog with us and was made very welcome.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

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

Excellent stay in a guest house with character.

Warm welcome, felt comfortable. Lovely quirky guest house with character added to the experience. Subtle servicing of the room. Breakfast was delicious with very accommodating service. Well positioned to visit the small villages of East Devon and only three miles from the coast. Will def consider staying again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly owners and a nice cottage sized room. A very period property. We had a pleasant one night stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Keinan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janeen

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful, quiet, clean and comfortable hotel and bedroom. Loved the history of the building. Extremely weloming and friendly service. Our hosts went above and beyond. We will definitely be back and were so grateful for the wonderful care given to us. Parking on site was easy and the local pub a short walk away. Highly recommend, thoroughly enjoyed the cream tea and delicious breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was very quirky. The owners were very helpful and friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have stayed here many times. Southern Cross is an ancient Devon thatched cottage and grade 2 listed building. It is quaint and quirky. The service is brilliant, the breakfast is excellent and very dog friendly. I always enjoy my stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele Wall

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

Overnight stay

This was an overnight stay. It was easy to find and there was a convenient car park. Our host answered the door immediately and showed us up the room. It is a very old building with beams and sloping floors and has lots of character. The room was comfortable and warm. We had our evening meal in a pub called The Canon Inn in the village which was excellent. Breakfast in the morning was delicious. Thanks for a lovely stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Idyllic B & B in a great location.

Always have an amazing stay at Southern Cross Guest House. You’re always made to feel very welcome and the rooms are so comfortable and there’s everything you need. Breakfast is absolutely delicious too. Such is in a great location for Sidmouth and its idyllic boutique shops and the wonderful donkey sanctuary too.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024