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Blue Ball Inn

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

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Garden
Bar (on property)
Garden
Bathroom

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Laundry
The current price is RM512
RM614 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb

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Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

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

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Superior Double Room, Ensuite (With Shower)

Highlights

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

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Double Room

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

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Family Double or Twin Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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About the area

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

What's nearby

  • The Donkey Sanctuary - 2 min drive
  • South West Coast Path Section 45 Trailhead - 4 min drive
  • Sidmouth - Valley, Ridge and Jurassic Coast Walk - 4 min drive
  • Sidmouth Beach - 4 min drive
  • Jacobs Ladder Beach - 5 min drive

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 centre and a restaurant.
Other perks at this inn include:
  • Free self-parking
  • An outdoor tennis court, smoke-free property and 1 meeting room
  • Multilingual staff, wedding services and a 24-hour front desk

Languages

English, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 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 centre
  • 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 lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

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 are 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

Payment types at the property

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 any lifts

Property is also known as

Blue Ball Inn Sidmouth
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Blue Ball Sidmouth
Inn Blue Ball Inn Sidmouth
Sidmouth Blue Ball Inn Inn
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Blue Ball Inn Sidmouth
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Blue Ball Inn Inn Sidmouth

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 does it cost to stay at Blue Ball Inn?

As of 22 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Blue Ball Inn on 23 Feb 2025 start from RM 511.59, excluding 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.

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?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Blue Ball Inn located?

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

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Blue Ball Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 76 out of 130 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 40 out of 130 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 130 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 130 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 130 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 Excellent

Martin Neil

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

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

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 Excellent

Christopher

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

8/10 Good

Michael

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

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

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

Nicole

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

10/10 Excellent

Mr m jones

Nice Hotel
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

8/10 Good

William

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 Excellent

Peter

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 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

6/10 Okay

Helen

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 Excellent

Lesley

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 Excellent

Michael

Excellent place to stay.
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

10/10 Excellent

ADRIAN

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 Good

Jason

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

10/10 Excellent

Dean

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

10/10 Excellent

Linda

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

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

So convenient for the donkey sanctuary just up the road. Lovely friendly staff and our room was just right.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Great place to stay
Very warm welcome, beautiful, large clean room and lovely cooked breakfast. Great location for Sidmouth, Seaton Ottery St Mary etc.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

David

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

10/10 Excellent

Leigh

Fabulous country pub, everything you expect from this type of property.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

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

10/10 Excellent

Carol

The perfect stay.
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

Kimberly

The atmosphere of the property was amazing. The staff were brilliant. Clean, the old English pub amazing and dining experience lovely
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Excellent
Very good, lovely comfortable bed, great shower and loved the cookies, a nice treat. Dinner was excellent but service could have been better considering it wasn’t busy but no big deal. Would definitely recommend but ask for a room at the back
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024