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The Sawmills

4.0 star property
Inn in Ilfracombe with a restaurant and a bar

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

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Watermouth, Ilfracombe, England, EX34 9SX
  • Combe Martin Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Hele Bay Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Ilfracombe Harbour
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

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Room 3 (Dog Friendly Room) | Individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Room 3 (Dog Friendly Room)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin 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)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Room 1 (Not Dog Friendly Room) | Individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Room 1 (Not Dog Friendly Room)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Room 4 (Not Dog Friendly Room) | Individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Room 4 (Not Dog Friendly Room)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Ilfracombe

Located within a mile (2 km) of Broadsand beach, The Sawmills is within 2 miles (3 km) of Newberry Beach. This 4-room, 4-star inn has conveniences like a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and free self parking.
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What's nearby

  • Watermouth Castle - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Combe Martin Beach - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Hele Bay Beach - 4 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Ilfracombe Harbour - 7 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • Verity Statue - 7 min drive - 4.2 miles

Getting around

  • Barnstaple Station - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Stables Bar and Lounge - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Hele Bay Pub - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Dolphin Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Larkstone Cafe and Leisure Park - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪S & P Fish Shop - ‬8 min drive

About this property

The Sawmills

Inn in Ilfracombe with a restaurant and a bar
Guests staying at The Sawmills enjoy free WiFi in public areas, a terrace, and a garden. A stay here includes free parking. This smoke-free inn also has a fireplace in the lobby.
Guests can expect to find flat-screen TVs with DVD players. Other standard amenities include electric kettles, hair dryers, and desks.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

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 elevator

More

  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1674
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed
  • 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

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for GBP 10 per accommodation, per stay
  • Dogs only
  • 2 total pets
  • Certain rooms only
  • 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 10 per accommodation, per stay
  • 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, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector, a security system, and window guards
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
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, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a smoke detector, a security system, and window guards.

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

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

The Sawmills Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 147 out of 199 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 42 out of 199 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 199 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 199 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 199 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natasha

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms above a pub, what’s not to love! Staff very friendly, room clean and comfortable, walking distance to the wedding we were attending, great location by a river, very tasty breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were warmly welcomed when checking in and all the staff were friendly and helpful. The food was great - delicious and large portions at dinner and a good breakfast the following morning. Our only minor complaint is that the room was on the cool side and the heating didn’t work.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The venue has a nice rustic feel and is located in a very nice quiet place. The restaurant was very nice & inviting and the food was delicious. The accommodation is also very nice, clean and modern. The staff were very attentive and friendly. I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extremely friendly and helpful staff, excellent food and service, lovely location - thanks for a really enjoyable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Sue

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We liked everything about the place, fantastic, nothing to dislike, will definitely go back,
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Martin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable room, with excellent breakfast. Staff very welcoming
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and great choice of food especially the daily specials board
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

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

Solo motorcycle trip stop

Really amazing place in stunning location. Friendly staff and awesome food
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Penelope

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The accomodation was clean & functional, the staff were very friendly and helpful and the food in the restaurant was fantastic and good value for money. Situated on the south west coastal path - great base for walking.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a lovely pub right on a stream. Food is great and the accommodation is clean and comfortable, will stay again
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roy

Everything, staff, settings, food no complaints at all
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

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

Fantastic place to eat and stay

We love staying at The Sawmills! The accommodation is clean, comfortable and well equipped. The staff are so helpful and welcoming and made our stay really enjoyable. The breakfast was amazing as were the roast dinner which was HUGE!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Lovely building and decor with lovely wood burner but underwhelmed by the service. Dont stay overnight if you want a continental style breakfast- only full English available with disgusting instant coffee. Shame as we looked forward to staying there as we pass it regularly and it looks so inviting. Hopefully better in season rather than in February.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

s

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had an excellent stay!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I booked The Sawmills as it was close to where a family member lives and had no idea how great it would be. It is so well run by John, the food is fantastic, all the staff are great, the chairs by the fire are super comfy (the ideal spot for an excellent baked Camembert) and the rooms are incredibly clean. Oh and the espresso martinis are first class and the full English breakfast was just about as good as they get. I highly recommend this place and I never normally leave reviews. Will definitely be returning!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Ian

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Met my good walking friend here. We walked the coastal path from the Sawmills to Lee Bay. The coastal path was a stones throw from the pub. Staff were able to signpost us to the path well. They even checked us into our room at 0945 !!!! Wow!! Loved the fairy lights on our return! Loved the menu: we both had curry, one fish, one sweet potato... So yummy!!! Lovely comfy room and dog friendly too!! After out 9 miles,and a quick end of day dip in Coombe Martin, we both loved the huge sunflower showerhead and loved the wood burning fire!!! Smashing full breakfast before setting off the next morning and such friendly staff. Very attentive . Please please please make Irish / tipple style coffees possible!!! That would have crowned my evening !!! Would definitely recommend the Sawmills to friends and stay again!! Thank you!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay- unfortunately we were given Room 1 again and the constant noise from what must be the heating or kichen extractor meant a poor night's sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

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

The accommodation was exceptional, the food was be

The accommodation was exceptional, the rooms was very comfortable, the food was better than excellent, the staff were very friendly and helpful. And the surrounding area was beautiful
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a very nice hotel, large bedroom, all clean. The breakfast was great and generally potion sizes were plentiful. The staff were all very friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024