PLACES TO STAY
Guesthouses and B&Bs
Friendly hosts, generous breakfasts and quiet corners of the Sid Valley, from the town centre to Sidford and Sidbury.
GUESTHOUSES AND B&Bs
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Guesthouse
Cheriton Guest House
Vicarage Road, Sidmouth EX10 8UQ
Top 5 reasons to stay
- Overlooks The Byes riverside parkland
- Much-praised breakfasts
- Warm welcome from hosts Martin and Dawn
- Ten-minute level walk to the seafront
- Free private parking
More information
Hosts Martin and Dawn run this smart guesthouse overlooking The Byes, the National Trust parkland beside the River Sid. The seafront and town centre are a ten-minute level walk away.
Rooms are en suite, and some have balconies with garden and river views. Breakfast gets a great deal of praise, as does the hosts' welcome. It is a popular choice for walkers, with the riverside path starting almost at the door.
Good to know
- Free private parking
- No pets
Independent listing. Photo: Booking.com
Guesthouse
The Groveside Guest House
Sidmouth
Top 5 reasons to stay
- Large Edwardian house close to town
- Nine rooms, all en suite
- Five minutes from the seafront
- Guest lounge and garden
- Free on-site parking
More information
A large Edwardian house about five minutes from the town centre and seafront, where Andy and Sarah welcome guests to nine rooms, all with modern en-suite shower rooms.
There is a guest lounge and a garden to relax in after a day on the coast, and free parking on site, which is a real advantage in Sidmouth.
Good to know
- Free on-site parking
- Double, twin, king and single rooms
Independent listing. Photo: Booking.com
Guesthouse
Berwick House
Salcombe Road, Sidmouth EX10 8PX
Top 5 reasons to stay
- Breakfast cooked to order from local produce
- 19th-century house on Salcombe Road
- Walk to town, The Byes and the coast
- Easy-access annex rooms with parking
- Room-only option available
More information
A 19th-century guest house on Salcombe Road, within walking distance of the town centre, The Byes and the Jurassic Coast. There are six en-suite rooms, four in the main house and two in an annex with their own easy-access parking.
Breakfast is cooked to order by Louise using local produce, organic where possible. The annex rooms can also be booked room-only at a lower rate.
Good to know
- On-site parking
- Room-only option in the annex
Independent listing. Photo: Booking.com
B&B and restaurant
The Salty Monk
Church Street, Sidford EX10 9QP
Top 5 reasons to stay
- 16th-century former monks' salt house
- AA five stars and two AA Rosettes
- AA Gold Breakfast Award
- Seasonal West Country food
- Dog-friendly rooms and EV charging
More information
A 16th-century salt house once used by Benedictine monks, now a small luxury bed and breakfast with a highly regarded restaurant, about a mile from Sidmouth in the village of Sidford.
There are seven individually designed en-suite bedrooms. The restaurant champions seasonal food from West Country producers, and the Salty Monk holds AA five-star status, two AA Rosettes and an AA Gold Breakfast Award. Guests talk about the hosts, the atmosphere and, above all, the breakfast.
Good to know
- Dog-friendly rooms
- Free parking with EV charging
Independent listing. Photo: Booking.com
B&B
Buckley Farmhouse
Sidbury, near Sidmouth
Top 5 reasons to stay
- Countryside and sea views from the terrace
- Peaceful setting above Sidbury
- Guest drawing room
- Walk to Sidbury village
- Ideal for walking holidays
More information
A peaceful farmhouse B&B above Sidbury, about two miles from Sidmouth, with a terrace looking across the countryside to Sidmouth and the sea, and towards Sidbury Castle.
There are five guest bedrooms, four en suite and one with a private bathroom, plus a guest drawing room. Sidbury village, with its shop and pub, is within walking distance, making it a good base for walking and touring East Devon.
Good to know
- Resident spaniel, so guests' dogs cannot be accommodated
Independent listing. Photo: Booking.com
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