Sidmouth is home to Blue Ball Inn. Axe Cliff Golf and Country Club and Lily Farm Vineyard are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit The Donkey Sanctuary and Norman Lockyer Observatory. East Devon Art and Otterton Mill are also worth visiting. Kayaking and windsurfing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby. Visit our Sidmouth travel guide
Steven's Cross, Sidmouth, England, EX10 9QL
What's nearby
East Devon
9 min walk - 0.8 km
Sidmouth Beach
8 min drive - 5.4 km
Exeter Cathedral
47 min drive - 39.3 km
The Donkey Sanctuary
5 min drive - 2.7 km
University of Exeter
46 min drive - 39.1 km
Getting around
Whimple Station
19 min drive
Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)
26 min drive
Restaurants
Salcombe Tap Room
4 min drive
Fountain Head
3 min drive
Upper Deck
5 min drive
Taste of Sidmouth
4 min drive
Fort Cafe
4 min drive
About this property
Blue Ball Inn
Property highlights
Consider a stay at Blue Ball Inn and take advantage of a coffee shop/cafe, a bar and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
Other perks at this hotel include:
Free self-parking
Continental breakfast (surcharge), multilingual staff and smoke-free property
Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 15.0 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
How much does it cost to stay at Blue Ball Inn?
As of 25 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Blue Ball Inn on 2 Nov 2026 start from Rp1.837.742, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Blue Ball Inn?
Self-parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Blue Ball Inn?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Blue Ball Inn?
Checkout is at 10:30 AM.
Where is Blue Ball Inn located?
Situated in Sidmouth, this hotel is within 2 miles (3 km) of East Devon, The Byes Riverside Park and Sidmouth Museum. Salcombe Hill Walk and Norman Lockyer Observatory are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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Blue Ball Inn Reviews
9.0
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Great to have free parking in large Car park. Easy efficient check in.
Room was better than expected. Loved the furniture gave it a country feel.
Would recommend.
Really nice Inn with good quality accommodation and easy parking. Food was great and staff friendly. Only thing that let it down for us was the constant hum of the ventilation system during the night.
Lovely Hotel , clean and fresh , very good breakfast, You can walk to Sidmouth just 30 minutes nice country path , 3 minutes car journey from the donkey sanctuary
Just back from an overnight stay at the Blue Ball Inn and it was lovely. The staff are very friendly and welcoming, room lovely and clean and has everything you need. We had our evening meal there which was delicious and breakfast the next morning was just as good. Really enjoyed our stay and would highly recommend
Very nice room. Friendly, attentive staff. Excellent breakfast and good choice of nicely prepared and presented evening meals.
I would definitely stay here again.
It was a very pleasant stay comfortable and warm and very good food. I was allowed to have my dog with me at meal times in a designated area we were both happy
I had a lovely room, I was surprised breakfast wasn’t included/offered.
Staff were friendly but I couldn’t get internet which may have been just me. I was on my own and wanted to plan my next day, couldn’t even get 4G. Not even in the bar. Young lady said it was a bad area??!!
Plenty parking and lots of people eating so food must be good. I just had (a very small) portion of chips.
Excellent place to stay. Lovely old pub, restaurant, inn. Amazing served menu breakfast. Very amicable and welcoming staff. Massive king size bed, everything very elegant and clean. Car park across the road.