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Blue Ball Inn

3.0 star property
Inn in Sidmouth with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk

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Exterior
Bar (on property)
Garden
Double Room | Bathroom

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
The current price is SAR 514
SAR 616 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Jun - 23 Jun

Room options

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Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite

Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room

Superior Double Room, Ensuite (With Shower)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room

Double Room

Highlights

TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Pet friendly
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Room

Family Double or Twin Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Fan
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Room

Deluxe Twin Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

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Steven's Cross, Sidmouth, England, EX10 9QL

What's nearby

  • The Donkey Sanctuary - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Historic Sidmouth - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Sidmouth Museum - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Sidmouth - Valley, Ridge and Jurassic Coast Walk - 5 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Sidmouth Beach - 5 min drive - 4.1 km

Getting around

  • Axminster Station - 18 min drive
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Courtyard - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Rising Sun - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Radway Inn - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Cornish Bakery - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Marine - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Blue Ball Inn

Property highlights
Consider a stay at Blue Ball Inn and take advantage of free breakfast, laundry facilities, and a bar. Free WiFi in public areas is available to all guests, along with a business center and a restaurant.
Other perks at this inn include:
  • Free self parking
  • An outdoor tennis court, wedding services, and smoke-free premises
  • A 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and 1 meeting room

Languages

English, Italian, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast available
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Outdoor tennis court

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference space
  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Smoke-free property

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15.0 per pet
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: GBP 15.0 per pet
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Blue Ball Inn Sidmouth
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Inn Blue Ball Inn Sidmouth
Sidmouth Blue Ball Inn Inn
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Blue Ball Inn Inn
Blue Ball Inn Sidmouth
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Frequently asked questions

Is Blue Ball Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 15.0 per pet. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Blue Ball Inn?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Blue Ball Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Blue Ball Inn?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Blue Ball Inn located?

Situated in Sidmouth, this inn is within 2 mi (3 km) of East Devon, Historic Sidmouth, and Sidmouth Museum. Salcombe Hill Walk and Norman Lockyer Observatory are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Blue Ball Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 82 out of 139 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 42 out of 139 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 139 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 139 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 139 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Great place to stay great breakfast
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10

A wonderful stay. Great location . Food was very good . Staff were fantastic. Very pleasant and great service.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

Good efficient comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

Comfortable and clean room delicious food lovely friendly staff easy parking
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10

All aspects were very satisfactory...........
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

Very nice room. Friendly, attentive staff. Excellent breakfast and good choice of nicely prepared and presented evening meals. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

It was a very pleasant stay comfortable and warm and very good food. I was allowed to have my dog with me at meal times in a designated area we were both happy
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10

Nice hotel good breakfast, convenient location and charming interior and exterior
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10

Very good stay and food would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10

All good Jason and Victoria and all staff were very helpful lovely food and the room was great
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10

Excellent food and comfortable rooms. The staff were very friendly and efficient. Would definitely stay at The Blue Ball again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10

Lovely Hotel , clean and fresh , very good breakfast, You can walk to Sidmouth just 30 minutes nice country path , 3 minutes car journey from the donkey sanctuary
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10

Fantastic hotel in fabulous condition and excellent food
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10

Just back from an overnight stay at the Blue Ball Inn and it was lovely. The staff are very friendly and welcoming, room lovely and clean and has everything you need. We had our evening meal there which was delicious and breakfast the next morning was just as good. Really enjoyed our stay and would highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10

Lovely coaching inn. Clean comfortable room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10

Great cozy feeling thatched property. Welcoming staff, clean comfortable room, fab breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10

Excellent place to stay. Lovely old pub, restaurant, inn. Amazing served menu breakfast. Very amicable and welcoming staff. Massive king size bed, everything very elegant and clean. Car park across the road.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10

Lovely local Inn. Rustic and comfortable. Very helpful staff at check-in and at bar. Good bathroom, and shower. Bed was a bit tired but still comfortable. Rooms overlook major road, but traffic is light throughout the evening. Convenient free parking.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10

Lovely rooms. Nice pub and restaurant with extensive menu and real ales. Plenty of parking. 2 mile walk along the river sid to Sidmouth, which is nice and easy. Staff helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10

A building steeped in history great food and extremely good and efficient service
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10

In a beautiful area, staff were so friendly, conscientious, breakfast was amazing, especially their pastries. Overall 10 plus!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10

The location was great, the room comfortable but could have done with a proper clean. Breakfast was lovely. Staff needed a lot of training!! A issues not deal with properly
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10

Outstanding in every way. Wonderful location & character. Lovely staff and delicious food at a fair price. Can’t wait to return.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10

Excellent atmosphere, comfortable and relaxing, great food, friendly and attentive staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10

Wonderful staff, food and surroundings. Couldn’t have asked for more.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023