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The Sawmills

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

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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

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

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
Daily housekeeping
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)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)

Highlights

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

About the neighborhood

Map
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
  • Verity Statue - 7 min drive - 6.8 km

Getting around

  • Barnstaple Station - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Stables Bar and Lounge - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Dolphin - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Black & White - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Dolphin Inn - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Smugglers Restaurant - ‬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

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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

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 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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Reviews

The Sawmills Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.0

Eco-friendliness

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

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Plus.. location staff breakfast Minus.. smallest bathroom we've ever seen.(not functional)
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really friendly and welcoming staff. Clean room. Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 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

s

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

Rachel

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

Quiet and beautiful.

Great location for us and if you enjoy walking.
This is the coastline location of the property.
Stayed 3 nights in May 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

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We liked everything about the place, fantastic, nothing to dislike, will definitely go back,
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bron

The whole experience was very good. Staff friendly and service excellent. Food excellent. Room excellent - beds very comfortable. All recently refurbished and spot on! A great stay and we would both highly recommend this accommodation Bron and Angus
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roy

Everything, staff, settings, food no complaints at all
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The venue has a nice rustic feel and is located in a very nice quiet place. The restaurant was very nice & inviting and the food was delicious. The accommodation is also very nice, clean and modern. The staff were very attentive and friendly. I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 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

Jamie

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

6/10 Okay

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness
Well located for South West Coastal path and Tarka Trail. Comfy bed and good breakfast. The room was too warm but as it was over the kitchen we couldn't open the windows due to the smell from kitchen extractor fan. Mixed staff. The waitress was lovely but low level of commitment to customer satisfaction from the manager.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

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

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

8/10 Good

Carolyn

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Good location close to local camp site Nice breakfast Friendly staff Dog friendly Comfy bed 5 night stay and no cleaning done Dust under bed was 2 inches thick. No stocking up of tea, milk, toilet oaper. Had to keep asking or buying own. Windows old and difficult to open and close Noise from staff and car park about 7.30 am was disturbing
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

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

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay at The Sawmills. The staff are all extremely friendly and helpful, food was excellent, room was great, good parking, lovely outside space too, there was even a complimentary croissant and fruit in the morning. We'll definitely be returning - highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

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

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was a good size and modern. I've stayed here before but in a different room. This room was quite noisy at night from a motor running in a building outside my window. The bed was comfortable and there were plenty of towels. I did find it a bit strange that the room wasn't serviced daily even though it says so on the website. But I asked for clean cups and they were brought up to me. The cooked breakfast was plentiful and well cooked. But there is no option other than a cooked breakfast. So no cereals, fruit etc. And no marmalade for toast. The service provided by the staff in the bar and dining room is first class. I remembered Sue from last year. She's such a friendly lady and clearly understands what customer service is all about!! I don't know the names of the rest of the staff but they are a credit to the pub!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

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

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

8/10 Good

Linda

Friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023