Name: The Groveside Guest House
Address: The Groveside, Vicarage Road, Sidmouth, GB

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Guest scores & sentiment

From 123 guest reviews · multi-source · as of 2026-07-19

Guests praised hosts' warmth, cleanliness, comfort, and breakfast. Location and parking were highlights. Minor complaints included early breakfast times, stairs for some rooms, and occasional overcooked food.

Dimension scores · cross-source

Rooms9.9

Service9.9

Location9.9

Value9.7

Cleanliness9.7

Surroundings9.6

Facilities9.4

Wi-Fi9.0

＋ PraisedPrime location, walkable to town and beach · Warm, attentive, and unobtrusive hosts · Spotlessly clean, modern, and spacious rooms · Excellent, customizable breakfast with fresh options

－ ComplaintsEarly breakfast hours (8-9 AM) · Bed firmness may not suit all preferences · Some rooms lack fridges or have limited coffee setup · Limited selection of pastries or fresh fruit at breakfast

KEYIdeal for those valuing hospitality and cleanliness. Note early breakfast and stairs if mobility is a concern.

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Room types · 9

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Standard Twin Room

2 × Twin bed22 ㎡up to 2

This room has a flat-screen TV, alarm clock and tea and coffee facilities.

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King Room

1 × Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)20 ㎡up to 2

This room has a flat-screen TV, alarm clock and tea and coffee facilities. The bed is 5-feet wide.

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King Room

1 × Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)20 ㎡up to 2

This room has a flat-screen TV, alarm clock and tea and coffee facilities.

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Standard Double Room

1 × Double bed20 ㎡up to 2

This room has a flat-screen TV, alarm clock and tea and coffee facilities.

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Standard Twin Room

2 × Twin bed20 ㎡up to 2

This room has a flat-screen TV, alarm clock and tea and coffee facilities.

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Double Room

1 × Double bed15 ㎡up to 2

Offering free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. The double room offers a seating area, a wardrobe, an electric kettle, a flat-screen TV, as well as garden views. The unit has 1 bed.

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Standard Double Room

1 × Double bed15 ㎡up to 2

This room has a flat-screen TV, alarm clock and tea and coffee facilities.

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Small Double Room

1 × Double bed12 ㎡up to 2

This room has a flat-screen TV, alarm clock and tea and coffee facilities.

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Double Room, 1 King Bed (Room 4, 1st floor)

1 × King bedup to 2

1 King BedInternet - Free WiFi Entertainment - 32-inch flat-screen TVFood & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, and free tea bags/instant coffeeSleep - Bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, a hair dryer, and towelsPractical - Iron/ironing boardComfort - Daily housekeeping and heatingNeed to Know - No cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds availableNon-Smoking

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Facilities · 36

All facilities & services listed by the hotel (aggregated across sources).

Offsite parking discounted rates availableLuggage storageParkingPrivate check-in/check-outShared lounge/TV areaAdult onlyOutdoor furnitureStaff adhere to local safety protocolsGuest rooms disinfected between staysCleaning standards that are effective against CoronavirusPhysical distancing rules followedHand sanitizer in guest room and key areasCashless payment availableFire extinguishersFirst aid kit availableSanitized tableware & silverwareContactless check-in/check-outInvoice providedGuests can opt-out any cleaning services during staySmoke alarmsGuest room sealed after cleaningKey accessInternet accessJapanese gardenFishing nearbyOffsite parking discounted rates availablePaddle boating nearbySecured parkingSelf parking (surcharge)Beach toysVegetarian menu options availableFree wired internetGolfing on siteHousekeeping on requestNon-smoking roomsNon-smoking throughout

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Nearby & map

DiningSights

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Salty Monk

Regional Cuisine

£££

Set in an old 16th-century salt house, this long-standing, proudly run restaurant is a pleasant blend of the old and the new – and is the type of place that’s always evolving. Dine in either the Abbots Den or the Garden Room, and start with a small plates selection, followed by a hearty, classically based main course that will come with minimal fuss but plenty of flavour. Alternatively, just come down for a spot of afternoon tea. If you're looking to explore the area, then extend your visit by booking one of the bedrooms.

2.2km

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Glebe House

Country cooking

£££

A heartfelt and heartwarming place, Glebe House feels like a sanctuary from our over-busy modern world. Chef-Owner Hugo Guest grew up in this former Georgian vicarage, before returning home and transforming it into a 15-acre smallholding and restaurant. Rustic charm oozes from every corner of the classic country house décor, while the surrounding farmland provides plenty of quality ingredients for the tasting menu – including home-cured meats from their own pigs. Each dish is unfussy and flavoursome, and explained with pride by the chefs.

9.7km

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