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The Sawmills

4.0 star property
Inn in Ilfracombe with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Front of property
Individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets
Room 4 (Not Dog Friendly Room) | Bathroom
Breakfast served
Bar (on property)
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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$238
includes taxes & fees
19 Feb - 20 Feb

Room options

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Room 3 (Dog Friendly Room)

Room 3 (Dog Friendly Room)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Desk
Pet friendly
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Room 2 (Dog Friendly Room)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Desk
Pet friendly
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Room 1 (Not Dog Friendly Room)

Room 1 (Not Dog Friendly Room)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Desk chair
Wardrobe
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Room 4 (Not Dog Friendly Room)

Room 4 (Not Dog Friendly Room)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Desk chair
Wardrobe
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Map
Watermouth, Ilfracombe, England, EX34 9SX

What's nearby

  • Watermouth Castle - 3 min drive
  • Ilfracombe Harbour - 9 min drive
  • Combe Martin Beach - 11 min drive
  • Hele Bay Beach - 12 min drive
  • Sandy Cove Beach - 40 min drive

Getting around

  • Barnstaple Station - 25 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

Upscale inn near North Devon Coast
Take advantage of a terrace, a garden and a fireplace in reception at The Sawmills. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast. Free WiFi in public areas and a bar are available to all guests.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Smoke-free property
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer amenities such as desk chairs.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Showers and hairdryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with DVD players
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, LED light bulbs and daily housekeeping

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • DVD player

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:30 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: GBP 10 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments and cash
Safety features at this property include a security system and window guards

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Sawmill Ilfracombe
Sawmill Inn Ilfracombe
The Sawmills Inn
The Sawmills Ilfracombe
The Sawmills Inn Ilfracombe

Frequently asked questions

Is The Sawmills pet-friendly?

Yes, this inn allows dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of GBP 10 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at The Sawmills?

As of 18 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Sawmills on 19 Feb 2025 start from AU$237.78, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Sawmills?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Sawmills?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:30 PM.

What time is check-out at The Sawmills?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Sawmills located?

Situated near the beach, this inn is within 2 miles (3 km) of Broadsand beach, Newberry Beach and Watermouth Castle. South West Coast Path Section 4 Trailhead and South West Coast Path Section 3 Trailhead are also within 2 miles (3 km).

The Sawmills Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 99 out of 144 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 36 out of 144 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 144 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 144 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 144 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

s

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had an excellent stay!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Met my good walking friend here. We walked the coastal path from the Sawmills to Lee Bay. The coastal path was a stones throw from the pub. Staff were able to signpost us to the path well. They even checked us into our room at 0945 !!!! Wow!! Loved the fairy lights on our return! Loved the menu: we both had curry, one fish, one sweet potato... So yummy!!! Lovely comfy room and dog friendly too!! After out 9 miles,and a quick end of day dip in Coombe Martin, we both loved the huge sunflower showerhead and loved the wood burning fire!!! Smashing full breakfast before setting off the next morning and such friendly staff. Very attentive . Please please please make Irish / tipple style coffees possible!!! That would have crowned my evening !!! Would definitely recommend the Sawmills to friends and stay again!! Thank you!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The accommodation was exceptional, the food was be
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
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay with loads of coastal walks nearby. Lovely pub for food and drink also!! :) Will definitely be back.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Everything
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

ANNE

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A wonderful stay at sawmills! My husband and I were visiting family in Devon and chose sawmills for the location. Staff were extremely attentive & friendly as we had breakfast and dinner. Menu had a good choice and food delicious. Room was very clean and modern.will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Paul

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The whole pub has been maintained to a high standard and the room was comfortable Excellent food available and very helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful and just what I wanted
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

pamela

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great from the food to the staff to the accommodation. Cannot find anything to dislike
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very welcoming, friendly staff good food, room clean with good quality towels and sheets. Very dog friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great base for staying whilst attending a friends wedding. Comfortable room and very good food, staff very friendly and had saved a parking space for us as the restaurant was full and there were no spaces left. Very beautiful area.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly staff and very dog friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Sawmills is a really excellent venue. The food options were amazing, it is the best breakfast I’ve ever had and the rooms were a good size and clean! I have already recommended staying here to friends and family who are planning to visit the area, and we are planning a trip to come back just to stay here again! The staff were really friendly and helpful. It was an absolute delight to stay here and an all-round great experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Liked: Amenities
John the General manager and staff we could not fault them Excellent service .Food was amazing would recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Sawmills was very near to the wedding venue that we were attending. It was quiet and very comfortable. We only ate breakfast there but it was excellent. The only small downside was that the bathroom was very small, but very clean and well appointed
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely clean room and perfect location to walk to Watermouth Cove Weddings. Breakfast was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed for 3 nights as we were guests at a wedding at the nearby (walkable) Sandy Cove Hotel. Our room was modern, clean & spacious. Breakfast was delicious as was the evening menu. All of the staff here were wonderful. Very helpful and friendly. Would highly recommend 👌
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lesley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very friendly and accommodating. Food was really good. Really enjoyable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exceptional standards throughout the building. Food very good and staff wonderful. Will return. Can’t find fault
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jodie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really lovely staff, and a lovely room. Good value for money. Our only gripe (minor) was not having the room serviced during our stay, which meant running out of toilet paper - aside from this, the pub/restaurant is really cosy, the setting is beautiful, breakfast is delicious, and the staff were brilliant. Would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024