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The Sawmills

4.0 star property
Enjoy the free parking at this 4-star Ilfracombe inn

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Bar (on property)
Front of property
Individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets
Exterior
Exterior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Watermouth, Ilfracombe, England, EX34 9SX
  • Place, Combe Martin Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Hele Bay Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Ilfracombe Harbour
    ‪10 min drive‬

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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Ilfracombe

Close to the beach.Within 2 miles (3 km) of this Ilfracombe inn, you'll find Broadsand beach and Newberry Beach. Watermouth Castle and South West Coast Path Section 4 Trailhead are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Combe Martin Beach - 4 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Hele Bay Beach - 6 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Ilfracombe Harbour - 10 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • Verity Statue - 11 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • Ilfracombe Beach - 12 min drive - 3.4 miles

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 Sawmills Freehouse - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Royal Britannia - ‬8 min drive

About this property

The Sawmills

Enjoy the free parking at this 4-star Ilfracombe inn
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. The Sawmills also features a terrace, a garden, and a fireplace in the lobby. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Ilfracombe inn is smoke free.

  • 4 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1674
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Sawmills offers 4 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature DVD players and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include showers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • DVD player

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

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: GBP 10 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: GBP 10 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, cash, and mobile payments. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector, a security system, and window guards in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

Sawmill Ilfracombe
Sawmill Inn Ilfracombe
The Sawmills Inn
The Sawmills Ilfracombe
The Sawmills Inn Ilfracombe

Frequently asked questions

Does The Sawmills have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Sawmills.

How close is The Sawmills to the beach?

This inn is 1.2 mi (10-min drive) from Broadsand beach and 1.5 mi (7-min drive) from Newberry Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Sawmills offer free breakfast?

The Sawmills does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Sawmills?

No, there is no casino at this inn.

What time is check-in at The Sawmills?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM.

Is there free parking at The Sawmills?

This inn offers free self parking.

Does The Sawmills have a pool?

The Sawmills does not have a pool.

Does The Sawmills have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Sawmills have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this inn.

How close is The Sawmills to downtown Ilfracombe?

The Sawmills is 0.3 mi away from Berrynarbor.

Reviews

The Sawmills Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness
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

Peter

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Traveled with group
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

Alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here for 2 nights for a wedding nearby. I usually expect pub rooms to be a bit hodge podge, but the sawmills were very hotel-esque. Done to a very nice finish. Staff were very friendly and helpful and the food was amazing, full gastro pub with well thought flavours and good quality ingredients
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shaun

Excellent place to stay. Clean comfy and excellent staff and a great breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shaun

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to stay.. lovely room, very comfortable, great shower and the are fabulous 10 mins from the beaches and township
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Sue

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Suzanne

Traveled with partner
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

Phillip

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice and cosy stay with good food in the restaurant and friendly staff. The rooms were clean, well appointed and had comfy beds for a good night sleep. What more would you need?
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neil

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

Breakfast

The cooked breakfast was amazing however some cereals would have been nice as a cooked breakfast might not be wanted everyday.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina

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

10/10 Excellent

Glynis

Traveled with partner
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

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

Bongani

Traveled with partner
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

susan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
everything was perfect to us hi sally
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oluwatoyin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Likes The staff were lovely. They were very accommodating and provided all the requests made. The breakfast was very tasty, and my partner was recommending it to our friends (which is a big thing). The room size was good. It's spacious (however, the shower room was a little snug). The room looked exactly like the photos, so that is a plus. We had dinner at the pub with our friends, everyone enjoyed their meal and I really liked the live band. We were singing the songs. Not so great There was no air conditioning (we stayed during a heatwave), which was very concerning for me. I would like to add that the staff provided me a fan, which I really appreciated The room was tidy. But I am a neat feak, so seeing spiderwebs wasn't ideal. Overall, I would recommend the place. I really liked the water feature near the car park.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorna

Traveled with partner
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

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

Maria

Traveled with partner
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

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

Mark

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely pub! Cosey, clean modern room. The staff were very welcoming and friendly the only gripe we had was the evening meals were not as good as we thought and the price was a little on the high side given the standard of food but on the flip side breakfast was supurb. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen, Lowestoft

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

10/10 Excellent

Deb

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

Diane, Hereford

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

10/10 Excellent

Alan

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