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The Sawmills

4.0 star property
Ilfracombe inn with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets
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Escape to The Sawmills, an upscale inn in a rural setting. Enjoy the rustic charm of the lobby fireplace, or step out onto the sun-kissed terrace. With a garden and on-site restaurant serving breakfast, you'll find relaxation at every turn.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (6)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Lobby fireplace

Feel at home (6)

  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • DVD player
  • Flat-panel TV
  • Free self parking
$136 nightly
The total price is $163
Sep 23 - Sep 24
Total with taxes and fees

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Room 3 (Dog Friendly Room) | Individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Room 3 (Dog Friendly Room)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Desk chair
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Room 2 (Dog Friendly Room)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Desk chair
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Room 1 (Not Dog Friendly Room) | Individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Room 1 (Not Dog Friendly Room)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Desk chair
Wardrobe or closet
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Room 4 (Not Dog Friendly Room) | Individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Room 4 (Not Dog Friendly Room)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Desk chair
Wardrobe or closet
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

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Watermouth, Ilfracombe, England, EX34 9SX

What's nearby

  • Watermouth Castle - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Combe Martin Beach - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Hele Bay Beach - 4 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Ilfracombe Harbour - 7 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Verity Statue - 7 min drive - 6.8 km

Getting around

  • Barnstaple Station - 25 min drive
  • Chapelton Station - 33 min drive
  • Umberleigh Station - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Stables Bar and Lounge - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Black & White - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Lime Kiln Cafe & Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Dolphin - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Dolphin Inn - ‬3 min drive

About this property

The Sawmills

When you stay at The Sawmills, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of North Devon Coast and Ilfracombe Harbour. You can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or wind down at the end of the day with a drink from the bar/lounge. Other features include a terrace and a garden. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 4 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • There is no front desk at this property
    • The host will greet guests on arrival
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only, 2 total)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Specific rooms only*
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
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Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge

What to do

  • Beach nearby

Facilities

  • Built in 1674
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Traditional architecture

Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in public areas

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen television

Home comfort

  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Food and drink

  • Free tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • LED light bulbs

Here's the breakdown, no surprises

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10 per accommodation, per stay

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a smoke detector, a security system, and window guards on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

Also known as

Sawmill Ilfracombe
Sawmill Inn Ilfracombe
The Sawmills Inn
The Sawmills Ilfracombe
The Sawmills Inn Ilfracombe

Frequently asked questions

Does The Sawmills offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Sawmills does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The Sawmills?

Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total. There's a charge of GBP 10 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Is parking offered on site at The Sawmills?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Sawmills?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

What is there to do at The Sawmills and nearby?

The Sawmills has a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near The Sawmills?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

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The Sawmills Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Room
Service staff
Food
Breakfast
Location
Pub
Bar
Parking
Bed
Furniture

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently outstanding, with delicious and large portions, cooked to perfection. (29 reviews)
  • The on-site restaurant and bar served delicious food with large portions and excellent breakfast options. (7 reviews)
  • Parking was very good and there was a good sitting out area in full evening sun. (3 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Great food and staff

Food is very good, large room, friendly and helpful staff.
Carol, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

a nice stay

Room was very clean and spacious full English breakfast was amazing we would definitely go again.
3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely room and breakfast was amazing!
Nicola, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Extremely friendly and helpful staff, excellent food and service, lovely location - thanks for a really enjoyable stay.
Tracy, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Breakfast

The cooked breakfast was amazing however some cereals would have been nice as a cooked breakfast might not be wanted everyday.
Neil, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff, clean very tidy rooms, breakfast was more than ample and cooked to perfection we had two evening meals at the in house restaurant which was also cooked to perfection and well priced, the chef was very experienced and cooked to exact standards, definitely stop there again and would throughly recommend to others.
Paul, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Quiet and beautiful.

Great location for us and if you enjoy walking.
This is the coastline location of the property.
Rachel, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Enjoyable stay at a great location, friendly service and really comfortable modern room - not too hot unlike many hotels. The pub food is good quality too.
3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Had an excellent stay!
s, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great staff and great choice of food especially the daily specials board
Martin, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Solo motorcycle trip stop

Really amazing place in stunning location. Friendly staff and awesome food
Chris, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Brilliant location. Superb rooms. Incredible food and drink. Super awesome staff. Stayed here before. Came back and aa good as ever. Will be back
Nicolas, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Breakfast was delicious eshm, , .

Stayed for 4 nights in early June .Visited ILFRACOMBE and Woolacombe both of which we thought were very run down .Also visitedLinton and Lynmouth on the coastal bus.,Really enjoyed that day ,those places were bustling with holiday makers ,just like places used to be
John, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The whole experience was very good. Staff friendly and service excellent. Food excellent. Room excellent - beds very comfortable. All recently refurbished and spot on! A great stay and we would both highly recommend this accommodation Bron and Angus
Bron, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This is a lovely pub right on a stream. Food is great and the accommodation is clean and comfortable, will stay again
Andy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely pub and comfortable room. Small en-suite. The breakfast didn’t have a continental option but the cooked breakfast was excellent. The evening meals served in the pub were outstanding and all the staff were welcoming and friendly
Elizabeth, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Clean and comfortable room, with excellent breakfast. Staff very welcoming
Martin, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We liked everything about the place, fantastic, nothing to dislike, will definitely go back,
Mike, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Rooms above a pub, what’s not to love! Staff very friendly, room clean and comfortable, walking distance to the wedding we were attending, great location by a river, very tasty breakfast.
Natasha, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This was our second stay at the Sawmills, the staff , the room and the service continue to be excellent. We will continue to stay at the Sawmills when next return to North Devon for its location and for its value for money. Only criticism would be to offer a non cooked breakfast such as porridge or cereal plus orange juice , evening meals could be improved to offer fresh season vegetables rather than chips. A most enjoyable stay.
Alan, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The accomodation was clean & functional, the staff were very friendly and helpful and the food in the restaurant was fantastic and good value for money. Situated on the south west coastal path - great base for walking.
Penelope, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The venue has a nice rustic feel and is located in a very nice quiet place. The restaurant was very nice & inviting and the food was delicious. The accommodation is also very nice, clean and modern. The staff were very attentive and friendly. I would definitely stay again.
Kyle, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A great place to stay, get a drink and eat

Very nice place to stay, great character and lovely food.
James, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Everything, staff, settings, food no complaints at all
Roy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean and tidy
Philip, 1-night trip