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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 parking
  • 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
$134 nightly
The total price is $161
Jun 22 - Jun 23
Total includes 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)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Desk
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)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Desk
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 1 (Not Dog Friendly Room)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
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 4 (Not Dog Friendly Room)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Desk chair
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 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
  • Ilfracombe Beach - 8 min drive - 7.1 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 Hele Bay Pub - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Dolphin Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Larkstone Cafe and Leisure Park - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪S & P Fish Shop - ‬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 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.

Languages

English

At a glance

DONE

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
DONE

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

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Room
Service staff
Food
Breakfast
Location
Bar
Pub
Parking
Furniture
Kitchen

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently excellent with large portions and delicious food. (21 reviews)
  • The on-site restaurant served delicious food with large portions and excellent breakfast options. (6 reviews)
  • The property offers excellent pet access with welcoming staff and dog-friendly facilities. (3 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10

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

10/10

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

Had an excellent stay!
1-night trip

8/10

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
4-night trip

10/10

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.
3-night trip

10/10

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

8/10

A clean and tidy room with a modern open building including the dining area and bar. Very busy when we were there and staff pressed with new young employees in training. Food as expected, whilst no cereals with breakfast - the full English was perfect. Friendly staff on the whilst but one member (they will know who they are) has a lot to learn when dealing with customers.
2-night trip

10/10

We love staying at The Sawmills! The accommodation is clean, comfortable and well equipped. The staff are so helpful and welcoming and made our stay really enjoyable. The breakfast was amazing as were the roast dinner which was HUGE!
3-night trip

10/10

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

10/10

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

10/10

Lovely place good food and friendly staff
2-night trip

10/10

Very friendly staff and very dog friendly
2-night trip

10/10

The accommodation was exceptional, the rooms was very comfortable, the food was better than excellent, the staff were very friendly and helpful. And the surrounding area was beautiful
3-night trip

10/10

The staff were very friendly and accommodating. Food was really good. Really enjoyable stay.
2-night trip

10/10

This was a very nice hotel, large bedroom, all clean. The breakfast was great and generally potion sizes were plentiful. The staff were all very friendly
3-night trip

10/10

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

8/10

The whole pub has been maintained to a high standard and the room was comfortable Excellent food available and very helpful staff
2-night trip

10/10

Excellent room with incredible value for a value price.
2-night trip

10/10

Lovely clean room and perfect location to walk to Watermouth Cove Weddings. Breakfast was excellent.
2-night trip

10/10

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!
1-night trip

10/10

Really friendly and helpful staff, great location close to the coast and with its own bus stop, and a great breakfast.
2-night trip

8/10

Service and clean tidy food was excellent
3-night trip

8/10

Lovely building and decor with lovely wood burner but underwhelmed by the service. Dont stay overnight if you want a continental style breakfast- only full English available with disgusting instant coffee. Shame as we looked forward to staying there as we pass it regularly and it looks so inviting. Hopefully better in season rather than in February.
1-night trip

10/10

Great location, friendly staff, good food. Have stayed there twice this year and will definitely be returning.
3-night trip

10/10

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