The Sawmills

4.0 star property
Inn in Ilfracombe with a restaurant and a bar

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

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AED 462
AED 555 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb

Room options

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Showing 4 of 4 rooms

Room 3 (Dog Friendly Room)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Desk
Pet friendly
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Room 2 (Dog Friendly Room)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Desk
Pet friendly
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Room 1 (Not Dog Friendly Room)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Desk chair
Wardrobe or closet
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Room 4 (Not Dog Friendly Room)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Desk chair
Wardrobe or closet
Desk
  • 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 - 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 the lobby 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 like:
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have amenities such as desk chairs.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Showers and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with DVD players
  • Wardrobes/closets, LED light bulbs, and daily housekeeping

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar

Family friendly

  • DVD player

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas

More

  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • LED light bulbs

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 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 at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

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

Property 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 elevators

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 20 February 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Sawmills on 21 February 2025 start from $151.00, 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?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Sawmills located?

Situated near the beach, this inn is within 2 mi (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 mi (3 km).

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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

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

Lauren

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

Rolanda

Had a comfortable stay, good food.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 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

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely place good food and friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

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

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

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A great place to stay, get a drink and eat
Very nice place to stay, great character and lovely food.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

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

8/10 Good

Paul

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

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

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, accommodation clean and very homely, Staff were excellent. Location is very nice. Planning a return visit already.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie

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

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

Alan

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

10/10 Excellent

Luke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent room with incredible value for a value price.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

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

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent location. Lovely room. Food was lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

paul

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

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely spot for a break
Really friendly and helpful staff, great location close to the coast and with its own bus stop, and a great breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

pamela

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

8/10 Good

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Service and clean tidy food was excellent
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Amenities
Very clean and tidy and recommend the breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024