Blue Ball Inn
Location: Steven's Cross, Sidmouth, England, EX10 9QL, Sidmouth, GB
Star Rating: 3 Stars
Property Type: Hotels
About this Property
Luxurious Amenities
Indulge in the delight of an outdoor tennis court, complimentary Wi-Fi, and wedding services, making your stay at Blue Ball Inn unforgettable. Unwind with a refreshing drink in the bar/lounge and relish a gratifying meal at the restaurant.
World-Class Services
Experience exceptional services with a business center, 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Host successful events with conference space and meeting room facilities. Enjoy the convenience of free self-parking during your stay.
Comfortable Accommodations
Feel at ease in one of the 8 well-appointed guestrooms with daily housekeeping and turndown service. Start your day right with a complimentary breakfast included with your stay.
Book your stay at Blue Ball Inn today and immerse yourself in the beauty of Sidmouth, just moments away from East Devon and The Donkey Sanctuary.
Important Information
- This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
- A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property.
Policies
Check-in: 03:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Check-out: 10:30 AM
Instructions: Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
Amenities & Facilities
- Free breakfast
- Birdwatching nearby
- Free WiFi
- 24-hour front desk
- Conference space
- Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Kayaking nearby
- Sailing nearby
- Free breakfast
- Multilingual staff
- Mountain biking nearby
- Smoke-free property
- Wedding services
- Wheelchair accessible parking
- Free self parking
- Birdwatching nearby
- Horse riding nearby
- Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Rooms Available
-
Superior Double Room, Ensuite (With Shower)
1 Queen Bed
Layout - Bedroom
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Digital channels
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker
Sleep - Turndown service and bed sheets
Bathroom - Shower, a hair dryer, and towels
Practical - Highchair
Comfort - Daily housekeeping
Accessibility - Visual fire alarm
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Hair dryer
- Toilet paper
- Daily housekeeping
- Turndown service
- Free WiFi
- Bedsheets provided
- Highchair
- Visual fire alarm
-
Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite
1 Queen Bed
Layout - Bedroom
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Digital channels
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker and electric kettle
Sleep - Turndown service and bed sheets
Bathroom - Shower/tub combination, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Highchair, iron/ironing board (on request), and wardrobe or closet
Comfort - Daily housekeeping, heating, and fan
Accessibility - Visual fire alarm
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Hair dryer
- Fan
- Heating
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Toilet paper
- Shampoo
- Daily housekeeping
- Turndown service
- Free WiFi
- Bedsheets provided
- Highchair
- Soap
- Visual fire alarm
-
Family Double Or Twin Room, Ensuite
1 King Bed or 2 Twin Beds
Layout - Bedroom
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Digital channels
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker and electric kettle
Sleep - Turndown service and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, a hair dryer, and a shower/tub combination
Practical - Iron/ironing board (on request) and wardrobe or closet
Comfort - Daily housekeeping, heating, and fan
Accessibility - Visual fire alarm
Need to Know - No cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Hair dryer
- Fan
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Daily housekeeping
- Turndown service
- Free WiFi
- No rollaway/extra beds
- No cribs (infant beds)
- Bedsheets provided
- Visual fire alarm
-
Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite
1 Queen Bed
Layout - Bedroom
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Digital channels
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker and electric kettle
Sleep - Turndown service and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Iron/ironing board (on request) and wardrobe or closet
Comfort - Daily housekeeping, heating, and fan
Accessibility - Visual fire alarm
Need to Know - No cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Hair dryer
- Fan
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Shampoo
- Daily housekeeping
- Turndown service
- Free WiFi
- No rollaway/extra beds
- No cribs (infant beds)
- Bedsheets provided
- Soap
- Visual fire alarm
-
Deluxe Double Or Twin Room, Ensuite
1 King Bed or 2 Twin Beds
Layout - Bedroom
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Digital channels
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker
Sleep - Turndown service
Bathroom - Private bathroom, a hair dryer, and a shower/tub combination
Comfort - Daily housekeeping
Accessibility - Visual fire alarm
Need to Know - No cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Hair dryer
- Private bathroom
- Daily housekeeping
- Turndown service
- Free WiFi
- No rollaway/extra beds
- No cribs (infant beds)
- Visual fire alarm
-
Superior Double Room, Ensuite (With Shower)
1 Queen Bed
Layout - Bedroom
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Digital channels
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker
Sleep - Turndown service and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, a hair dryer, and towels
Comfort - Daily housekeeping
Accessibility - Visual fire alarm
Need to Know - No cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Hair dryer
- Private bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Daily housekeeping
- Turndown service
- Free WiFi
- No rollaway/extra beds
- No cribs (infant beds)
- Bedsheets provided
- Visual fire alarm
-
Double Room
1 King Bed or 2 Twin Beds
Layout - Bedroom
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Digital channels
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker
Sleep - Turndown service
Bathroom - Hair dryer and shower
Practical - Desk
Comfort - Daily housekeeping
Accessibility - Bathroom grab bars
Need to Know - No cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking, pet friendly
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- TV
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Daily housekeeping
- Turndown service
- Free WiFi
- No rollaway/extra beds
- No cribs (infant beds)
- Bathroom grab bars
-
Family Double or Twin Room, Ensuite
1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
Layout - Bedroom
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Digital channels
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker and electric kettle
Sleep - Turndown service and bed sheets
Bathroom - Shower/tub combination, a hair dryer, and towels
Practical - Highchair, iron/ironing board (on request), and wardrobe or closet
Comfort - Daily housekeeping, heating, and fan
Accessibility - Visual fire alarm
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Hair dryer
- Fan
- Heating
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Toilet paper
- Daily housekeeping
- Turndown service
- Free WiFi
- Bedsheets provided
- Highchair
- Visual fire alarm
-
Deluxe Twin Room, Ensuite
2 Twin Beds
Layout - Bedroom
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Digital channels
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker
Sleep - Turndown service and bed sheets
Bathroom - Shower/tub combination, a hair dryer, and towels
Practical - Highchair
Comfort - Daily housekeeping
Accessibility - Visual fire alarm
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Hair dryer
- Toilet paper
- Daily housekeeping
- Turndown service
- Free WiFi
- Bedsheets provided
- Highchair
- Visual fire alarm
-
Double Room
1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
Layout - Bedroom
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Digital channels
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker
Sleep - Turndown service and bed sheets
Bathroom - Shower, a hair dryer, and towels
Practical - Desk and highchair
Comfort - Daily housekeeping
Accessibility - Bathroom grab bars
Non-Smoking, pet friendly
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- TV
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Toilet paper
- Daily housekeeping
- Turndown service
- Free WiFi
- Bedsheets provided
- Highchair
- Bathroom grab bars
Guest Reviews
- Jeanette (6/5): - 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.
- Sharon (8/5): - Lovely place to stay. Room comfortable. Only problem poor access to WiFi
- Nuala (10/5): 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.
- Andrew (8/5): - 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.
- Nathan (10/5): - Lovely place, room was perfect, hospitality and breakfast exceptional, would highly recommend. Thank you.
- Verona (8/5): - Excellent food and service. All staff attentive and professional. We're coming back and have already recommended to friends.
- Brian (10/5): - It was an excellent stay. Sorry that it was only for one night, this time.
- Jo (10/5): - A wonderful stay. Great location . Food was very good . Staff were fantastic. Very pleasant and great service.
- Cedric (10/5): - Good efficient comfortable
- chris (10/5): - All aspects were very satisfactory...........
- Jonathan (10/5): - Very nice room. Friendly, attentive staff. Excellent breakfast and good choice of nicely prepared and presented evening meals. I would definitely stay here again.
- Verified traveler (10/5): - 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
- Helen (6/5): - 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
- Martin Neil (10/5): - Great place to stay great breakfast
- William (8/5): - 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.
- Valerie (10/5): - All good Jason and Victoria and all staff were very helpful lovely food and the room was great
- Christopher (10/5): Great place to stay - Comfortable and clean room delicious food lovely friendly staff easy parking
- Verified traveler (10/5): - Lovely coaching inn. Clean comfortable room.
- ADRIAN (10/5): - 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.
- Michael (10/5): 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.
- Mr m jones (10/5): 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
- Michael (8/5): - Nice hotel good breakfast, convenient location and charming interior and exterior
- Nicole (10/5): Blue ball inn - Very good stay and food would stay again.
- Lesley (10/5): - 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
- Linda (10/5): - In a beautiful area, staff were so friendly, conscientious, breakfast was amazing, especially their pastries. Overall 10 plus!
- Peter (10/5): - Excellent food and comfortable rooms. The staff were very friendly and efficient. Would definitely stay at The Blue Ball again.
- Richard (10/5): 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
- Alison (10/5): UK Trip - Never previously stayed in a pub before but after our stay at the Blue Ball will now look at this as an option, the staff, food and accomodation couldn’t be faulted. Highly recommended the staff took our stay to the next level.
- Jason (8/5): - Great cozy feeling thatched property. Welcoming staff, clean comfortable room, fab breakfast.
- Lisa (10/5): - So convenient for the donkey sanctuary just up the road. Lovely friendly staff and our room was just right.
- Stephen (10/5): Blue Ball Top stay - Excellent atmosphere, comfortable and relaxing, great food, friendly and attentive staff.
- Leigh (10/5): - Fabulous country pub, everything you expect from this type of property.
- David (8/5): - A building steeped in history great food and extremely good and efficient service
- Gregg (10/5): - My stay at the blue ball was really good,beyond anything that u would expect as good service! The rooms are good size and well furnished and u have tea, coffee etc and home made cookies! The staff were great, looking after us with food cooking near time of close and early breakfast, I recommend this completely.perfect. Gregg white. / surrey
- Jane (8/5): Hard bed.... - The blue ball inn is very nice,the only thing we found was the bed was very hard.... Breakfast could of been abit better as in cheap sausages and bacon. Staff very friendly and helpful.
- Christine (10/5): - Being so close to our home we enjoy just a short break without too much travel. Brilliant car park, though we do not have a dog, it is dog friendly. Good menu. Room a bit claustrophobic as facing onto main road the windows were closed plus secondary glazing. . We like our windows open with fresh air. It got a bit hot and airless. Lovely clean bed, towels and bathroom. Good powerful shower. Good quality complimentary soaps etc. could have done with a place to put things like make up etc. also Power sockets were not in right place to plug hair dryer in to see in the wardrobe mirror. An old pub burnt down and rebuilt perfectly but modern things like sockets so important. As for Wi-Fi…oops complicated and not successful on a couple of our appliances. Other than these little snags we really enjoyed our short stay of three nights, welcomed by the staff who were very stretched due to staff shortages.
- Peter (8/5): Meet and greet. - We were struggling to shower, we cant use a bath, mobility issues, my wife could not get out of shower without my help. Toilet dirty, needs a good clean, bleach and brushing needs to be a regular item on cleaning jobs. Bar food poor choices, and main meals far to expensive for us, we are both retired and cannot afford this venue. Hosts ok but they never asked how we were etc. The first morning at breakfast 25th. Sept. the lady on duty didnt greet us very well, the attitude was all wrong. I think she was the wife of the manager, if its a 3 star hotel, we were surprised, too expensive for 3 stars. sadly a disapointng stay.
- Chelsea (10/5): - A fantastic experience, I just wish we had stayed longer. Food in the restaurant was 10/10. Hope to return.
- Shahid (8/5): Nice Inn - Great location with Parking, all as expected. T.V a bit fiddly to operate. Our Room faced the Road which is fairly busy and Noisy. Breakfast was lovely and great portion.
- Chris (10/5): - We stayed here for 3 nights at the beginning of July 2023. The accomodation, staff and the great restaurant (my wife thought the trout she had one evening was wonderful) were all 5*. Would I stay there again? Most definately....
- Sue (10/5): Great place to stay - Very warm welcome, beautiful, large clean room and lovely cooked breakfast. Great location for Sidmouth, Seaton Ottery St Mary etc.
- Richard (10/5): - Room and food excellent staff great only a one night stay but really enjoyed it
- Carol (10/5): The perfect stay. - Outstanding in every way. Wonderful location & character. Lovely staff and delicious food at a fair price. Can’t wait to return.
- Kimberly (10/5): - The atmosphere of the property was amazing. The staff were brilliant. Clean, the old English pub amazing and dining experience lovely
- rachel (10/5): A lovely weekend away. - We had a wonderful 2 night stay, lovely clean and comfortable accommodation, super friendly staff, especially at breakfast and check in. So nice to be comfortable in such a beautiful old building with modern facilities, plenty of parking and a very warm welcome. Perfect.
- Debra (10/5): Devon Dream - Wonderful staff, food and surroundings. Couldn’t have asked for more.
- Dean (10/5): - Fantastic hotel in fabulous condition and excellent food
- Corinne (10/5): A Warm, Comfy and Friendly Inn - My Son and I stayed overnight, as we had travelled from Derbyshire to attend a funeral the next day. We arrived late and was greeted by a friendly gentleman. The room was very cosy, warm and comfortable. The breakfast was really good too. We would definitely stay again.
- Robert (6/5): - Quaint property with lots of charm, but road facing room with lots of traffic noise ruined the experience overall. Restaurant for dinner was overpriced with small portions.
- Mike (10/5): Blue Ball Inn at Sidford - Warm welcome on arrival from young Will. He even carried my partners bag up for me. The room was perfect, nicely decorated. Breakfast was excellent for us ,recommend the veggie cooked breakfast. Great value for money and even free parking on site. The Blue Ball in at Sidford is a great place to stay
- Verified traveler (6/5): So so. - Lovely old Inn in cute area. Car park opposite. Beautiful in the pub area and nice room with cool artwork and period furniture. Comfy bed. Good size shower. Unfortunately it is tight next to the road with means noise all night. This was worsened by the extremely hot temperature inside the room. Very good breakfast with wonderful service.
- Mary (10/5): - It was a lovely cosy pub, food was excellent, quick service. Room was very clean, everything you want for a stay, good breakfast to wake up to. Would definitely recommend, and would visit it again. Thank you Blue Ball lnn.
- Mary P (8/5): Lovely old hotel/pub - Bed was very comfortable and food good especially the breakfast. Water took a long time to drain from bath seemed to be slightly blocked. The staff were really friendly and helpful. There was a relief manager in charge and whilst he was helpful and cheery most of the time, he was not used to the hotel side of things which he freely admitted. We would definitely book again.
- Verified traveler (10/5): - We stayed one night as we have done before. The inn was as welcoming as ever and the room and breakfast were as we would expect from past experience. We would stay again.
- Paul (10/5): Good pub stay! - Food was great, room was comfortable, staff very pleasant.
- Jennifer (8/5): - The staff were all so helpful and cheerful. Disappointed we had cold water in shower for 2 days but we’re moved to a new room on 3rd night. No milk pods in room for drinks and fresh milk was sour by morning. The televisions on wall are so very small and kept pixelating. Breakfast was yummy 😋. Location was brilliant with good parking.
- Verified traveler (10/5): A highly recommended Inn - Would highly recommend this Inn for a lovely stay, with great breakfast. Room was cosy and well equipped, free parking, drinks and food in restaurant was fantastic too. All staff were very attentive, nothing was too much trouble!!
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