Blue Ball Inn

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Dates

December 2024

January 2025

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Exceptional

Popular amenities

Bar

Breakfast included

Housekeeping

Pet-friendly

Parking included

Free WiFi

Explore the area

COUNTISBURY, LYNMOUTH, EX35 6NE, Lynmouth, England, EX35 6NE

Watersmeet House
17 min walk
Lynton and Lymouth Cliff Railway
2 min drive
Glen Lyn Gorge
3 min drive
Cardiff (CWL-Cardiff Intl.)
188 min drive

Room options

Standard Twin Room

Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds

Superior Room

Hill view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Superior Twin Room

Hill view
Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds

Standard Double Room

Hill view
Sleeps 3
1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Superior Double Room

Hill view
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Standard Room

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

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Breakfast included

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Restaurant

for 1 room

includes taxes & fees

1 Jan - 2 Jan

About this property

Hotel in Lynmouth with free breakfast and a restaurant

Along with a restaurant, this hotel has a bar/lounge and free breakfast. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a banquet hall.

Blue Ball Inn offers 14 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

During your stay at Blue Ball Inn, you're just a quick walk from Sillery Sands Beach. Enjoy features like free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking. This property offers pet-friendly amenities like food and water bowls.

Free full breakfast served daily
Free WiFi (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
Free self parking
Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
Amenities include meeting rooms
5 minutes by foot from Sillery Sands Beach and a 2-minute drive from Lyn & Exmoor Museum
Pets welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Self parking is free.

Guests are served free full breakfast daily from 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Blue Ball Inn has a restaurant on site.

Languages

English

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 public transport

Free uncovered self-parking on site

Food and drink

Free full breakfast available daily 8:30 AM–9:30 AM
1 restaurant
1 bar

Things to do

Billiards/pool table

Conveniences

Banquet hall

Guest services

Daily housekeeping
Front desk (limited hours)

Business services

Meeting rooms

Outdoors

Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

This property does not have any lifts

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bed sheets
Heating

Bathroom

Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Towels

Entertainment

Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Free bottled water

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

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)

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets: GBP 15.00 per pet, per night
Maximum 2 pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Food and water bowls are available
Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
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.

Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

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 15.00 per pet, per night
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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.

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

The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM.
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

We should mention

Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

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

Blue Ball Inn Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

8/10 Good

David

2 Sept 2024

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

21 Aug 2024

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

Travelled with family and small children

5 Aug 2024

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

4 Jul 2024

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

20 Jun 2024

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 traveller

17 Jun 2024

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

Sanjay

Business traveller

24 May 2024

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

17 May 2024

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

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beverly

6 May 2024

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

13 Apr 2024

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

2 Apr 2024

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

6 Feb 2024

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

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner

1 Jan 2020

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

10/10 Excellent

Karen

30 Oct 2019

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

Lovely welcoming staff/ owners. Food was amazing just a great place to stay, we will be back!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner

21 Oct 2019

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

All ok, reasonable choice of food, friendly staff service ok

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

27 Sept 2019

Liked: Staff & service

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Michael

7 May 2019

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

Little gem

Perfect little Inn for a getaway, rooms were adequate and newly fitted bathroom spotless. All staff were so friendly and accommodating. Ultra dog friendly establishment.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

6 May 2019

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

Very dog friendly, a sense of history and in a beautiful area.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

30 Dec 2018

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

As always a fabulous stay. The walk through the woods to Lynmouth via WatersMeet was as excellent as always.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Chris, North Hertfordshire UK

12 Nov 2018

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

Excellent location to the moors, the East Lyn river and Lynmouth. The Bly drawback is the uphill walk back to the hotel after a day of walking the area.

Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Michael

10 Sept 2018

The perfect English inn experience

My wife and I had a wonderful stay at the Blue Ball Inn. We were looking for a perfectly English country inn experience with some contemporary comforts and we found them at this B'nB steeped in 600+ years of tradition. The approach of the staff is very accommodating and adeptly practice modern hospitality while maintaining their casualness. eg. for every breakfast/dinner we found a table reserved in our name, blocked with a simple name card on it. Being in the midst of Devon and Exmoor they realize guests are keen to go on walks- to that end they have detailed many walks of varying durations and ease of outing, and have printed copies of each on hand as well. Their website is very professional, up to date and helpful, and the differences and features of each room is well laid out. Our room was a queen + single bed and very spacious. Bed was comfortable, the bathroom was modern with new fittings and a nice bath/shower combination. The meals were very satisfying- my wife is vegetarian and at breakfast was offered a tasty, substantial vegetarian 'sausage' in lieu of meat. The full English breakfast is cooked to your specific order. The dinner menu and quality were really good too, changed daily- the duck breast was done great, very springy and tasty. Lastly, they have a great pub/bar with local brews (they are a Casque Marque- lost on me unfortunately but a standard of pub excellence for serving cask ale) as well as ice cold taps.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Gill

20 Aug 2018

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

Our 2nd but not last visit to this gem

This is our second visit the first one 5 years ago The same family still own the Blue ball. The food is great a small but very good menu it covers all tastes and the portions a very good and value for money, we have still not managed a sweet next time maybe.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Angelina, Hampshire

14 Aug 2018

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

very comfortable lovely food.

We used this as a stop over on our journey home. Just right for our needs.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

RICHARD

10 Aug 2018

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

Really nice place, can’t really find fault, the food was absolutely fabulous, as was the service given by everyone ,and it was very clear it was because they really cared ,not because they are told to. Fantastic if you’re a dog owner and still fun if not , did not smell of dogs at all. Dogs are made very welcome, and the town of Lynmouth is simply stunning, Recommended

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Steven

7 Aug 2018

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

Blue Ball Inn

The Blue Ball Inn is a great place to stay. The only real downside to the stay was the fact that they could not provide Wheat and Gluten free bread or cereal for my wife at breakfast. As these are readily available I can not understand why neither are stocked. Apart from that gripe everything else was very good.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018