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The Sawmills

4.0 star property
Ilfracombe inn with restaurant and bar/lounge

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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

  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Non-smoking

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

Room options

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

Room 1 (Not Dog Friendly Room)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

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

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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
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Desk chair
Pet friendly
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
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Wardrobe or closet
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
Watermouth, Ilfracombe, England, EX34 9SX

What's nearby

  • North Devon Coast - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Watermouth Castle - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Broadsand beach - 3 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Newberry Beach - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Combe Martin Beach - 4 min drive - 2.1 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 Dolphin - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Royal Britannia - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Ilfracombe Aquarium - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Lime Kiln Cafe & Bar - ‬7 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 Exmoor National Park. 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
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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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
LOCAL_PARKING

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

Fees & policies

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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Reviews

The Sawmills Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.0

Eco-friendliness

9.4

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as excellent, cooked to perfection, and very tasty. (33 reviews)
  • The on-site restaurant and bar served delicious food with large portions and excellent breakfast options. (7 reviews)
  • Plenty of parking and a convenient location with a nearby park and water feature. (4 reviews)
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Popular mentions

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Service staff
Food
Breakfast
Location
Bar
Parking
Pub
Walking
Bed

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Nice staff very good food room was immaculate bed very comfortable
Simon, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good stay

Big bed good shower free parking , bathroom a bit on the small size but still ok . Free breakfast included very nice staff who served breakfast very friendly.
Tina, 2-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

Great food and staff

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

10/10 Exceptional

Great place, great food & very friendly staff.
Alan, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very pleasant & comfortable accommodation
Karen, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely 3 night stay at Sawmills when at a wedding down the hill. Clean lovely room, small but very useable bathroom with everything you need. Great breakfast included, nice bar friendly staff. Easy parking. Highly recommend.
Will, 3-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

The sawmills is a lovely great place to spend some time with family and friends with great food and very helpful staff
Nigel, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It was a very friendly atmosphere & very welcoming
Simon, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The outside setting is fabulous the inside setting is so clean welcoming and friendly, the food is absolutely delicious served with a smile. Breakfast is gorgeous too
Lorna, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Location and historical aspect were wonderful. Service at breakfast was great! Room was a bit small, including the low ceiling over the bed and the tiny shower. Also, no soap in the bathroom sink.
Brian, 3-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

We stayed for 2 nights and everything was as advertised. There was parking available. It was nice having the bar and restaurant below the rooms. Check-in was easy too.
Bongani, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Welcoming staff, beautiful setting. Stunning size bed which was really lovely. Decor very tasteful. Good food.
Maria, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

Great location for us visiting family - setting is excellent and outside area with water, lots of baskets of flowers is very enticing. Decor in the Inn and the rooms is exceptional. This might be picky but a soap dispenser over the hand basin would be useful. The staff were so friendly and helpful and made the stay memorable.
Glynis, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely pub by a stream. Well looked after. The beds were comfortable and the food was good. Nice to see octopus on the menu.
Diane, 1-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

Had a comfortable stay, good food.
Rolanda, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

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

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

Lovely pub! Cosey, clean modern room. The staff were very welcoming and friendly the only gripe we had was the evening meals were not as good as we thought and the price was a little on the high side given the standard of food but on the flip side breakfast was supurb. Would definitely stay here again.
Mark, 2-night trip