Lynton and Lymouth Cliff Railway - 2 min drive - 2.8 km
Glen Lyn Gorge - 3 min drive - 4.0 km
Valley of the Rocks - 5 min drive - 5.2 km
Lee Abbey - 7 min drive - 6.2 km
Getting around
Cardiff International Airport (CWL) - 22.8 miles/36.7 km
Minehead Station - 23 min drive
Barnstaple Station - 33 min drive
Chapelton Station - 40 min drive
Restaurants
Lynmouth Harbour - 2 min drive
Charlie Friday's - 3 min drive
The Esplanade Fish & Chips - 2 min drive
Lyndale Tea Rooms - 2 min drive
The Rockford Inn - 8 min drive
About this property
Blue Ball Inn
Blue Ball Inn puts you within a 15-minute drive of Exmoor National Park. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out the restaurant, and the bar/lounge is the perfect spot to grab a drink at the end of the day.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
14 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 10:30 AM
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions.
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
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
Children
No cribs (infant beds)
Pets
Pets allowed (2 total)*
Service animals welcome
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*
Pets must be supervised
Food and water bowls available
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
Parking
Free uncovered onsite self parking
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free full breakfast each morning 8:30 AM–9:30 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
What to do
Pool table
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Working away
Meeting rooms
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Facilities
Banquet hall
Outdoor furniture
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Home comfort
Heating
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi (speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
Food and drink
Free bottled water
More
Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Renovations and closures
The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from December 25 to December 25:
Bar/Lounge
Dining venue(s)
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15.00 per pet, per night
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Also known as
Ball Inn
Blue Ball Inn
Blue Ball Inn Lynmouth
Blue Ball Lynmouth
Blue Ball Inn Hotel
Blue Ball Inn LYNMOUTH
Blue Ball Inn Hotel LYNMOUTH
Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at Blue Ball Inn?
Yes, pets are welcome, with a limit of 2 total. There's a charge of GBP 15.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.
Is parking offered on site at Blue Ball Inn?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Blue Ball Inn?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.
What is there to do at Blue Ball Inn and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as hiking.
Are there restaurants at or near Blue Ball Inn?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around Blue Ball Inn like?
Blue Ball Inn is a short 17-minute walk from Watersmeet House and 5 minutes' walk from Sillery Sands Beach.
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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9.6/10
Cleanliness
9.6/10
Staff & service
8.6/10
Amenities
9.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 16, 2024
Bev
Bev, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 10, 2024
Amazing stay comfortable bed, very clean room and bathroom, dinner was delicious food, breakfast was very good to, guy who served us was very upbeat and on point, worth a visit, we would definitely recommend and go back.
Stacey
Stacey, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Sep 2, 2024
A great place to stay close to Lynton and Lynmouth. Lovely walks in and around Wayersmeet.
Very comfortable room in a pub in an old environment.
Continental breakfast included - cooked is chargable
Excellent beer and wine selection
David
David, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 21, 2024
Blue Boar Bliss
Our stay at the Blue Boar was very comfortable and welcoming particularly as we had a dog.We had a lovely sized room with very comfortable beds and beautiful white crisp cotton bedding. The bath was large with piping hot water- lovely to relax in after a days walking. The food was exceptionally good in the evening and the breakfast was plentiful with a good variety of cooked options. We are definitely going to return when we are in the area again.
Joanne
Joanne, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 5, 2024
Fantastic place to stay!!! Dog friendly and kid friendly pub. Games room kept our 9 year old entertained. Traditional pub with great food!!! Breakfast was outstanding. Peaceful nights sleep in a comfortable and spacious room. All the staff were very friendly. Everywhere was clean and tidy. Would highly recommend.
Tom
Tom, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 4, 2024
Great stopover
Lovely location, nice room which was very clean. Very friendly staff & good food
Sarah
Sarah, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jun 20, 2024
Character country pub
Lovely countryside pub. Great food and good sevice from the hard working staff. Sat out on patio for drinks in the sun. Our room had a beautiful view down the valley. Very quiet at night.
joy
joy, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 17, 2024
Lovely old inn hotel
Lovely old Inn Hotel, good food, very welcoming staff and a stunning area of the world. Would definitely stay here again.
Jason
Jason, 1-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 24, 2024
First time I’ve be stayed here and will definitely be back next time I’m in the area. Missed breakfast due to an early meeting. Thanks again.
Sanjay
Sanjay, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
May 17, 2024
Abbe
Abbe, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
May 6, 2024
The perfect respite after a long hike
It was one of my favorite stays on my Southwest Coast Trail journey. Clean, comfortable, and welcoming. The meal was outstanding. I would highly recommend.
Beverly
Beverly, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 13, 2024
Jeff
Jeff, 5-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 2, 2024
Great pub in a wonderful setting above the cliffs. Comfortable bed, great walkin shower. Food excellent.
Matthew
Matthew, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 6, 2024
Peter
Peter, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 1, 2020
Another great stay from Boxing Day to New Years Eve. New owners have taken over but the stay was as good as last Christmas
Verified traveler
5-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 30, 2019
Lovely welcoming staff/ owners. Food was amazing just a great place to stay, we will be back!
Karen
Karen, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Oct 21, 2019
All ok, reasonable choice of food, friendly staff service ok
Verified traveler
6-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Sep 27, 2019
Verified traveler
3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
May 7, 2019
Little gem
Perfect little Inn for a getaway, rooms were adequate and newly fitted bathroom spotless. All staff were so friendly and accommodating. Ultra dog friendly establishment.
Michael
Michael, 2-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
May 6, 2019
Very dog friendly, a sense of history and in a beautiful area.
Verified traveler
2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 30, 2018
As always a fabulous stay. The walk through the woods to Lynmouth via WatersMeet was as excellent as always.
Verified traveler
2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 12, 2018
Excellent location to the moors, the East Lyn river and Lynmouth. The Bly drawback is the uphill walk back to the hotel after a day of walking the area.
Chris
Chris, 8-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 10, 2018
The perfect English inn experience
My wife and I had a wonderful stay at the Blue Ball Inn. We were looking for a perfectly English country inn experience with some contemporary comforts and we found them at this B'nB steeped in 600+ years of tradition. The approach of the staff is very accommodating and adeptly practice modern hospitality while maintaining their casualness. eg. for every breakfast/dinner we found a table reserved in our name, blocked with a simple name card on it. Being in the midst of Devon and Exmoor they realize guests are keen to go on walks- to that end they have detailed many walks of varying durations and ease of outing, and have printed copies of each on hand as well. Their website is very professional, up to date and helpful, and the differences and features of each room is well laid out. Our room was a queen + single bed and very spacious. Bed was comfortable, the bathroom was modern with new fittings and a nice bath/shower combination. The meals were very satisfying- my wife is vegetarian and at breakfast was offered a tasty, substantial vegetarian 'sausage' in lieu of meat. The full English breakfast is cooked to your specific order. The dinner menu and quality were really good too, changed daily- the duck breast was done great, very springy and tasty. Lastly, they have a great pub/bar with local brews (they are a Casque Marque- lost on me unfortunately but a standard of pub excellence for serving cask ale) as well as ice cold taps.
Michael
Michael, 2-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 20, 2018
Our 2nd but not last visit to this gem
This is our second visit the first one 5 years ago
The same family still own the Blue ball.
The food is great a small but very good menu it covers all tastes and the portions a very good and value for money, we have still not managed a sweet next time maybe.
Gill
Gill, 3-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 14, 2018
very comfortable lovely food.
We used this as a stop over on our journey home. Just right for our needs.