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The Sawmills

★★★★·8.9/ 10Recommended
·Inns
1 rooms
Fireplace in lobbyHardwood flooring in public areasGardenTerraceFree WiFiLED light bulbsAll 14 facilities +
Review
Official

When you stay at The Sawmills in Ilfracombe, you'll be near the beach, within a 15-minute drive of Exmoor National Park and Ilfracombe Harbour. This 4-star inn is 10 mi (16 km) from Woolacombe Beach and 14. 5 mi (23. 3 km) from Saunton Sands. Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless Internet access. Additional features at this inn include wedding services, a fireplace in the lobby, and tour/ticket assistance. Free self parking is available onsite. At The Sawmills, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Make yourself at home in one of the 4 individually furnished guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and DVD players. Flat-screen televisions are provided for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers, housekeeping is provided daily, and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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Guest scores & sentiment

From 180 guest reviews · multi-source · as of 2026-07-18

Guests praise the modern refurbishment, friendly service, and delicious food. Common complaints include small bathrooms with flooding showers, slow service during peaks, and occasional cleanliness lapses.

Dimension scores · cross-source

Location9.0
Value8.0
Service8.0
PraisedExcellent kids' meals & generous portions · Friendly, accommodating staff & great with kids · Recently renovated, bright & pet-friendly · Good value & delicious food
ComplaintsHeavy crowds & long wait times · Slow service during peak hours · Some drinks and mains are pricey · Small bathroom with flooding showers

KEYIdeal for food lovers. Book ahead; consider room size if sensitive to small bathrooms.

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