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9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

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Steven's Cross, Sidmouth, England, EX10 9QL
  • Place, East Devon
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, The Donkey Sanctuary
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Historic Sidmouth
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)
    ‪28 min drive‬

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2 Single Beds
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About the area

Sidmouth

Sidmouth is home to Blue Ball Inn. Axe Cliff Golf and Country Club and Lily Farm Vineyard are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit The Donkey Sanctuary and Norman Lockyer Observatory. East Devon Art and Otterton Mill are also worth visiting. Kayaking and windsurfing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking nearby.

What's nearby

  • East Devon - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • The Donkey Sanctuary - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Historic Sidmouth - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Sidmouth Museum - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Salcombe Hill Walk - 4 min drive - 3.4 km

Getting around

  • Whimple Station - 19 min drive
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Taste of Sidmouth - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Coffee #1 - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Bowd Inn - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Becketts Coffee House - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Cornish Bakery - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Blue Ball Inn

This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, a bar/lounge and an outdoor tennis court. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a business centre, conference space and wedding services are on-site.
Blue Ball Inn offers 9 accommodations. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor tennis court.

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

Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

Amenities

Pet-friendly
Parking included
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Bar
Housekeeping

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: GBP 15.0 per pet, per night
  • 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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the property's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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, per night. 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: 11:00 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 hotel is within 2 miles (3 km) of East Devon, Historic Sidmouth and Sidmouth Museum. Salcombe Hill Walk and Norman Lockyer Observatory are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Blue Ball Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 91 out of 151 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 43 out of 151 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 151 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 151 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 151 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The service provided by the staff was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Martin Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay great breakfast
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Wonderful stay in this quaint thatched Inn. Modernised rooms and wonderful ensuite with large bath and shower over, due to the property being burnt down early in the 2000s. Traditional wooden beamed bar and restaurant with exceptionally conscientious staff. Full English breakfast using locally sourced produce and a thoroughly enjoyable stay for the two of us
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Lovely place to stay. Room comfortable. Only problem poor access to WiFi
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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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
Verified

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really nice Inn with good quality accommodation and easy parking. Food was great and staff friendly. Only thing that let it down for us was the constant hum of the ventilation system during the night.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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8/10 Good

Michael

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
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10/10 Excellent

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic hotel in fabulous condition and excellent food
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Nicole

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
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8/10 Good

Verona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent food and service. All staff attentive and professional. We're coming back and have already recommended to friends.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely place, room was perfect, hospitality and breakfast exceptional, would highly recommend. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A wonderful stay. Great location . Food was very good . Staff were fantastic. Very pleasant and great service.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Nuala

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

Blue Ball Inn Sidmouth.

The hotel is a very old coaching inn, full of character, and very well maintained. It is well situated for both Sidmouth and the Donkey Sanctuary. The room had a lovely bed, in a fair sized room. The en-suite was very nicely appointed. Our room was facing the road so there was some traffic noise. The food was excellent and the staff were all really attentive and provided a great service. Overall we had a lovely stay at the Blue Ball Inn, Sidmouth.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sue

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

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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was an excellent stay. Sorry that it was only for one night, this time.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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6/10 Okay

Jeanette

Liked: Amenities
The place has a new manager from the day we arrived so not had any chance to improve things yet. The staff were friendly and good at their jobs. Could be a fab place. Just needs an update especially the rooms. Very tired.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

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
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Jason

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
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10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cedric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good efficient comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025