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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

  • 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

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
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Desk chair
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe or closet
  • 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
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe or closet
  • 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
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Desk chair
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe or closet
  • 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
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe or closet
  • 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

  • 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
  • South West Coast Path Section 4 Trailhead - 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
  • ‪The Black & White - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Sawmills Freehouse - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Royal Britannia - ‬8 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
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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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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
Breakfast
Food
Location
Pub
Bar
Parking
Walking
Furniture

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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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Really friendly and welcoming staff. Clean room. Great location.
Alison, 2-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

Had an excellent stay!
s, 1-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

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

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

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

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

Lovely place good food and friendly staff
Jamie, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Well located for South West Coastal path and Tarka Trail. Comfy bed and good breakfast. The room was too warm but as it was over the kitchen we couldn't open the windows due to the smell from kitchen extractor fan. Mixed staff. The waitress was lovely but low level of commitment to customer satisfaction from the manager.
Suzanne, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very friendly staff and very dog friendly
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location, accommodation clean and very homely, Staff were excellent. Location is very nice. Planning a return visit already.
Gary, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good location close to local camp site Nice breakfast Friendly staff Dog friendly Comfy bed 5 night stay and no cleaning done Dust under bed was 2 inches thick. No stocking up of tea, milk, toilet oaper. Had to keep asking or buying own. Windows old and difficult to open and close Noise from staff and car park about 7.30 am was disturbing
Carolyn, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent location. Lovely room. Food was lovely.
Simon, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic, beautiful location, room was spotless and very comfortable with everything you could need. Staff are brilliant friendly and nothing is too much trouble. The food is outstanding, breakfast was delicious. A great place to stay, we will definitely be returning for another stay.
paul, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent stay at The Sawmills. The staff are all extremely friendly and helpful, food was excellent, room was great, good parking, lovely outside space too, there was even a complimentary croissant and fruit in the morning. We'll definitely be returning - highly recommended.
Tracy, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful and just what I wanted
David, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great place to stay- unfortunately we were given Room 1 again and the constant noise from what must be the heating or kichen extractor meant a poor night's sleep.
David, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Friendly staff
Linda, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Superb, spacious room with high quality furnishings, a warm welcome and excellent breakfast (at extra cost). Thank you!
Rachel, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I booked The Sawmills as it was close to where a family member lives and had no idea how great it would be. It is so well run by John, the food is fantastic, all the staff are great, the chairs by the fire are super comfy (the ideal spot for an excellent baked Camembert) and the rooms are incredibly clean. Oh and the espresso martinis are first class and the full English breakfast was just about as good as they get. I highly recommend this place and I never normally leave reviews. Will definitely be returning!
Ben, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great Weekend

Fabulous food, Friendly Staff, Great service, very clean and adequate bedroom. We will certainly come again.
Linda, 3-night trip