South View Guest House is situated in Lynton, 1.2 km from Blacklands Beach, 33 km from Dunster Castle, and 47 km from Lundy Island. This 4-star guest house offers luggage storage space and a housekeeping service. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking. The units in the guest house are fitted with a TV. All units have a private bathroom with a shower and a hair dryer. À la carte and Full English/Irish breakfast options with warm dishes, fruits and juice are available each morning at the guest house. For visitors looking to embark on day trips to nearby landmarks, South View Guest House features a selection of packed lunches. Guests at the accommodation can enjoy hiking nearby, or make the most of the garden. Royal North Devon Golf Club is 47 km from South View Guest House, while Westward Ho! is 48 km from the property. Exeter International Airport is 100 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Lynton, this property has an excellent location score of 9.7

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
or
1 single bed
1 double bed
or
1 single bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.2
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
9.4
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
10
High score for Lynton
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • David
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Attentive and friendly hosts. Good choice for breakfast. Well located in the heart of the village.
  • Chris
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Drew and Penny were very friendly and helpful Excellent breakfast Room was spotless Position in the town was good too 👍
  • Marcin
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful place, clean, well-kept hotel. Penny and Drew are nice and helpful. Delicious breakfasts. I highly recommend.

Host Information

Company review score: 9.8Based on 338 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property information

Conveniently located in the heart of Lynton, nestled in the beautiful Exmoor National Park, South View House was built in 1905 when Lynton was expanding in the Edwardian Era so as to provide additional accommodation for the burgeoning tourist trade. It has been a welcoming abode for most of its hundred year history and continues to provide comfortable, contemporary accommodation to both local and foreign tourists Perfectly situated close to local walks and history, the South West Coast Path, The Valley of the Rocks and the Lynton and Lynmouth funicular Cliff Railway, South View House truly offers an idyllic place to holiday. Our complimentary hearty breakfast served in our recently redesigned spacious dining room, will set you up for a day of exploring. Vegan, vegetarian, food intolerances and allergens catered for. There is limited on-site parking at South View House so please contact us direct for availability before booking. Please note however plenty of additional on-street parking is easily found between 16:00 and 12:00 noon, and a reasonably priced carpark is not too far away.

Neighbourhood information

Southview Guest House is located in the centre of Lynton, within a five minutes walk of restaurants, shops, and local attractions. It is also within easy walking distance of the famous Victorian cliff railway that connects to Lynmouth. Lynton is situated on top of the highest cliffs in England amongst the rolling hillsides of Exmoor with its stunning scenery and wildlife. A quiet village steeped in local history but still retaining its Victorian and Edwardian heritage.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Facilities of South View Guest House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Bathroom
  • Private bathroom
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Alarm clock
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Garden
Activities
  • Movie nights
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Beach
  • Mini golf
    Additional charge
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Bowling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Tennis court
    Additional chargeOff-site
Media & Technology
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Special diet menus (on request)
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed).
    Services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Private check-in/check-out
    • Luggage storage
    • Packed lunches
    • Wake up service/Alarm clock
    Reception services
    • Invoice provided
    Entertainment and family services
    • Board games/puzzles
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    • Key access
    General
    • Designated smoking area
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Wellness
    • Sun umbrellas
    Languages spoken
    • English

    House rules
    South View Guest House takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 16:00 to 19:00
    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
    Check-out
    Until 10:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children older than 5 years are welcome.

    Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    No age restriction
    There is no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Accepted payment methods
    American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubCash
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Please inform South View Guest House in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

    FAQs about South View Guest House

    • South View Guest House is 100 yards from the centre of Lynton. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Check-in at South View Guest House is from 16:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

    • Room options at South View Guest House include:

      • Twin
      • Double
      • Triple
    • The prices at South View Guest House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Guests staying at South View Guest House can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Full English/Irish
      • Vegetarian
      • Vegan
      • Gluten-free
      • À la carte
    • South View Guest House offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Hiking
      • Bowling
      • Tennis court
      • Fishing
      • Mini golf
      • Movie nights
      • Horse riding
      • Beach
    • The nearest beach is just 400 yards from South View Guest House. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.