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Blue Ball Inn

3.0 star property
Hotel in Lynmouth with free breakfast and a restaurant

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Free WiFi, bed sheets
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services

Explore the area

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COUNTISBURY, LYNMOUTH, EX35 6NE, Lynmouth, England, EX35 6NE
  • Place, Exmoor National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Glen Lyn Gorge
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Watersmeet House
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cardiff (CWL-Cardiff Intl.)
    ‪182 min drive‬

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double Room

  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Triple Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Superior Twin Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Twin Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Signature Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Double Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double Room

  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Lynmouth

Located within a mile (2 km) of Watersmeet House, Blue Ball Inn is within 2 miles (3 km) of Glen Lyn Gorge. This 3-star hotel has 14 guestrooms and offers conveniences like free breakfast, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Exmoor National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Watersmeet House - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Blacklands Beach - 2 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Lynton and Lymouth Cliff Railway - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Glen Lyn Gorge - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles

Getting around

  • Minehead Station - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Glasshouse - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Coffee Mill - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Ancient Mariner - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Rising Sun Hotel - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Esplanade Fish & Chips - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Blue Ball Inn

Hotel in Lynmouth with free breakfast and a restaurant
Guests of Blue Ball Inn enjoy free WiFi in public areas, meeting rooms, and a banquet hall. There's free parking if you drive. Helpful staff is there to provide front-desk service during limited hours, as well as offer insight about the area. If you like to take your furry friend along on your adventures, this pet-friendly property offers food and water bowls.
Guests can expect to find flat-screen TVs and stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms have hair dryers and free toiletries. Coffee makers are also standard.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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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 transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

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 elevator

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

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from December 25 to December 25:
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Dining venue(s)
The following facilities are closed on Christmas Day:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Dining venue(s)
  • Meeting facilities

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for GBP 15.00 per pet, per night
  • 2 total pets
  • Pets may not be left unsupervised
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • Guests can request a pet-friendly room by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

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

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

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
  • Check-in: 3 PM
  • Check-out: 10:30 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

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

What's there to see around Blue Ball Inn?

This hotel is located in Lynmouth within a short 18-minute walk of Watersmeet House. You'll also find Lynton and Lymouth Cliff Railway and Valley of the Rocks within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at Blue Ball Inn?

Yes, uncovered self parking is offered for free at the hotel.

Does Blue Ball Inn have a casino at the property?

No, Blue Ball Inn doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Blue Ball Inn?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is Blue Ball Inn a good place to stay for couples?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like a bar and a restaurant plus some guestrooms include valley views.

Does Blue Ball Inn have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Blue Ball Inn have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Blue Ball Inn serves free full breakfasts each morning from its restaurant.

Will Blue Ball Inn allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, pets are welcome at Blue Ball Inn for a fee of GBP 15.00 per pet, per night. The property also provides food and water bowls.

Does Blue Ball Inn have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

What is the closest airport to Blue Ball Inn?

The closest major airport to Blue Ball Inn is Cardiff International Airport (CWL), which is about 22.8 mi away.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Blue Ball Inn?

No, at Blue Ball Inn, there aren't any guestrooms that list a balcony.

Blue Ball Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 47 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 47 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 47 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 47 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 47 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Graham

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

Great evening

Perfect
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

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

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

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

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

2/10 Terrible

Alex

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Katie

Business traveler
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

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

10/10 Excellent

Bev

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Maria

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Traveled with family and small children
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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Business traveler
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

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Sanjay

Business traveler
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

10/10 Excellent

Abbe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
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