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The Sawmills

4.0 star property
Rural retreat where nature meets comfort: The Sawmills inn offers a peaceful escape with a welcoming fireplace, outdoor spaces, and good food to restore travelers

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The Sawmills provides an upscale country getaway where guests relax by the lobby fireplace or enjoy the sunny terrace. The inn's garden creates a natural backdrop for unwinding, while the on-site restaurant serves breakfast to start the day right.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

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
Wardrobe or closet
Desk
  • 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
Pet friendly
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
Pet friendly
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
Wardrobe or closet
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
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About the neighborhood

Located in Ilfracombe, The Sawmills is in a rural area and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at North Devon Coast and Exmoor National Park. Watermouth Castle and Combe Martin Wildlife and Dinosaur Park are also worth visiting.
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Watermouth, Ilfracombe, England, EX34 9SX

What's nearby

  • North Devon Coast - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • 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

Getting around

  • Barnstaple Station - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Stables Bar and Lounge - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Royal Britannia - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Dolphin - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Ilfracombe Aquarium - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Hele Bay Pub - ‬5 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

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 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 elevator

More

  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1674
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 smoke detector, 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 is parking?

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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Reviews

The Sawmills Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 159 out of 220 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 49 out of 220 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 220 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 220 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 220 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really good option. Amazing food at the restaurant and conveniently located for going on a nice walk along the coast.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Amenities
Nice staff very good food room was immaculate bed very comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

a nice stay

Room was very clean and spacious full English breakfast was amazing we would definitely go again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything we needed and wanted. Recommended 4 rooms available Breakfast good.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great food and staff

Food is very good, large room, friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Great place, great food & very friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant & comfortable accommodation
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extremely friendly and helpful staff, excellent food and service, lovely location - thanks for a really enjoyable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Will

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely 3 night stay at Sawmills when at a wedding down the hill. Clean lovely room, small but very useable bathroom with everything you need. Great breakfast included, nice bar friendly staff. Easy parking. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The sawmills is a lovely great place to spend some time with family and friends with great food and very helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a very friendly atmosphere & very welcoming
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The outside setting is fabulous the inside setting is so clean welcoming and friendly, the food is absolutely delicious served with a smile. Breakfast is gorgeous too
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and great choice of food especially the daily specials board
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location and historical aspect were wonderful. Service at breakfast was great! Room was a bit small, including the low ceiling over the bed and the tiny shower. Also, no soap in the bathroom sink.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bongani

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed for 2 nights and everything was as advertised. There was parking available. It was nice having the bar and restaurant below the rooms. Check-in was easy too.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Welcoming staff, beautiful setting. Stunning size bed which was really lovely. Decor very tasteful. Good food.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rolanda

Had a comfortable stay, good food.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a lovely pub right on a stream. Food is great and the accommodation is clean and comfortable, will stay again
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

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

Glynis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for us visiting family - setting is excellent and outside area with water, lots of baskets of flowers is very enticing. Decor in the Inn and the rooms is exceptional. This might be picky but a soap dispenser over the hand basin would be useful. The staff were so friendly and helpful and made the stay memorable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Lovely pub by a stream. Well looked after. The beds were comfortable and the food was good. Nice to see octopus on the menu.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable room, with excellent breakfast. Staff very welcoming
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Solo motorcycle trip stop

Really amazing place in stunning location. Friendly staff and awesome food
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025