Blue Ball Inn

3.0 star property
Inn in Sidmouth with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Room
Garden
Bar (on property)
Double Room | Bathroom
Garden

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Laundry
The price is NZ$245
includes taxes & fees
23 Dec - 24 Dec

Explore the area

Map
Steven's Cross, Sidmouth, England, EX10 9QL
  • East Devon
    3 min walk
  • Sidmouth Museum
    3 min drive
  • Norman Lockyer Observatory
    4 min drive
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)
    25 min drive

Room options

Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

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

Superior Double Room, Ensuite (With Shower)

Highlights

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

Double Room

Highlights

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

Family Double or Twin Room, Ensuite

Highlights

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

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

Sidmouth

At Blue Ball Inn you'll be within a 5-minute walk of East Devon and 2.4 km (1.5 mi) from Sidmouth Museum. Highlights at this inn include free breakfast, a restaurant and free self-parking. .For a drink, you can stop by the inn's own lounge bar. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, an outdoor tennis court and laundry facilities. .With a stay at this 3-property class Sidmouth inn, you'll be 2.4 km (1.5 mi) from Historic Sidmouth and 2.6 km (1.6 mi) from Salcombe Hill Walk.

What's nearby

  • The Donkey Sanctuary - 2 min drive
  • Sidmouth Museum - 3 min drive
  • Sidmouth - Valley, Ridge and Jurassic Coast Walk - 4 min drive
  • Jacobs Ladder Beach - 11 min drive
  • Sidmouth Beach - 13 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

Inn in Sidmouth with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A business centre and a meeting room are available. Blue Ball Inn also features multilingual staff and laundry facilities. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Sidmouth inn is smoke free.

  • 9 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Wedding services available
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Blue Ball Inn offers 9 accommodations. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 15.0 per pet
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

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 15.0 per pet
  • 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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property accepts Visa and Mastercard.

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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Blue Ball Inn?

Yep, Blue Ball Inn has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at Blue Ball Inn?

As of 22 Dec 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Blue Ball Inn on 23 Dec 2024 start from NZ$244.64, including 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.

Are there any beaches close to Blue Ball Inn?

The closest beach to Blue Ball Inn is Sidmouth Beach (3.2 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Blue Ball Inn?

No, Blue Ball Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Blue Ball Inn?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Blue Ball Inn?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

Blue Ball Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 73 out of 127 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 40 out of 127 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 127 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 127 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 127 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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

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

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay
Comfortable and clean room delicious food lovely friendly staff easy parking
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Chris

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely coaching inn. Clean comfortable room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

ADRIAN

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mr m jones

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

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel good breakfast, convenient location and charming interior and exterior
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Blue ball inn
Very good stay and food would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lesley

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

8/10 Good

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

Peter

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

Richard

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

10/10 Excellent

DAVID RAYMOND

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Jason

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great cozy feeling thatched property. Welcoming staff, clean comfortable room, fab breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Tracy

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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