The Blue Ball Inn
The Blue Ball Inn
Located in Sidmouth and with Sandy Park Rugby Stadium reachable within 12 miles, The Blue Ball Inn has a bar, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi and water sports facilities. The property is around 22 miles from Golden Cap, 26 miles from Newton Abbot Racecourse and 14 miles from Dinosaurland Fossil Museum. Castle Drogo is 30 miles from the inn. All rooms in the inn are equipped with a TV and a hairdryer. The Blue Ball Inn offers a continental or Full English/Irish breakfast. At the accommodation you'll find a restaurant serving British and Seafood cuisine. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options can also be requested. You can play darts, squash and tennis at this 4-star inn, and the area is popular for hiking and windsurfing. Guests will find a 24-hour front desk, a shared lounge, a business center and ironing service at the property. Powderham Castle is 18 miles from The Blue Ball Inn, while Tiverton Castle is 28 miles from the property. Exeter International Airport is 12 miles away.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular amenities
- Free parking
- Free Wifi
- Restaurant
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Bar
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Guests who stayed here loved
Dave
United Kingdom“Full English Breakfast very good. Room a bit dated but clean with very comfortable beds . Good shower. All the staff, very friendly and helpfiul.”
Graham United Kingdom“First of all, a real shout to the staff here. I often have little contact with staff, as we just come and go. Here we had a couple of little things that needed sorting, and staff were on it immediately. The room was very clean, and the restaurant...”
Maggie United Kingdom“We had to be relocated due to a very bad experience from the Barn and Pinn cottage B&B, what started as a very stressful experience was made into a lovely relaxing stay thanks to all the staff at the Blue Ball but especially because of Sophie and...”
Susan United Kingdom“Huge room, lovely decor, very comfy bed. Appreciated the home made cookies and Nespresso maker. Huge shower room/ wet room. Good shower. Very nice shower gel, shampoo, conditioner and hand cream; all for sale in reception. Great cooked...”
Bridgette United Kingdom“Friendly welcome to this lovely pub in Sidford. Very convenient after a day in charming Sidmouth. The restaurant had been busy with Sunday carvery but the receptionist sorted a table for us for dinner. Lovely crab and prawn linguine. Comfy room,...”
Otava United Kingdom“We were surprised at how clean, modern and comfortable the room was. The pub and rooms have clearly benefitted from a lot of investment recently and it felt very upmarket while not losing the feel of a traditional country inn. Rooms were kitted...”
Peter United Kingdom“Friendly and efficient welcome. Choice of rooms. Large comfortable bedroom. Good beer selection and quality. Attractive menu. Good food on the whole. Nice breakfast room and selection. Relaxing vibes. Dog friendly.”
Carole United Kingdom“Superb breakfast. excellent location for a walk in to Sidmouth. Wonderful staff and scrumptious food. ideal for our labrador.”- Rebecca United Kingdom“The Blue Ball Inn is on a main road, but other than that the location and atmosphere are both perfect. It's been beautifully restored, and has a lot of historic character, as well as modern conveniences.”
Linda United Kingdom“We have stayed here several times before and each time seems better that the last. As always the check in was easy, the room clean, bright and comfortable. Dinner in the restaurant was very well cooked, presented and plentiful and the breakfast...”
Area info
Restaurants1 Restaurant On Site
- Restaurant
- CuisineBritish • Seafood
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbienceFamily-friendly • Traditional
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free
Amenities of The Blue Ball InnGreat facilities! Review score, 8.9
Most popular amenities
- Free parking
- Free Wifi
- Restaurant
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Bar
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Hairdryer
- Shower
Bedroom
- Linens
PetsPets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Activities
- Beach
- Water sports facilities on site
- Racquetball
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Darts
- Windsurfing
- Tennis court
Media & Technology
- TV
Food & Drink
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Tea/Coffee maker
InternetWifi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
ParkingFree public parking is available on site (reservation is not possible).
- Accessible parking
Services
- Daily housekeeping
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Ironing service
- Laundry
- Business center
- 24-hour front desk
- Meeting/Banquet facilities
- Room service
General
- Smoke-free property
- Non-smoking rooms
Spa
- Fitness
Languages Spoken
- English
- Spanish
- Italian
House rulesThe Blue Ball Inn takes special requests – add in the next step!
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 9 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.
FAQs about The Blue Ball Inn
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The Blue Ball Inn is 1.8 miles from the center of Sidmouth. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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The prices at The Blue Ball Inn may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Check-in at The Blue Ball Inn is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM.
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The Blue Ball Inn has 1 restaurant:
- Restaurant
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Room options at The Blue Ball Inn include:
- Twin
- Double
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The Blue Ball Inn offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Tennis court
- Darts
- Windsurfing
- Racquetball
- Beach
- Water sports facilities on site
- Fitness
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Guests staying at The Blue Ball Inn can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.2).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- Full English/Irish
