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Balfour Arms

3.0 star property
Comfortable inn with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Classic Double or Twin Room, Ensuite | Garden
Garden
Miscellaneous
Lounge
Reviews
8.6

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • BarBarBar
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping

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Woolbrook Road, Sidmouth, England, EX10 9RU
  • Popular LocationSidmouth - Valley, Ridge and Jurassic Coast Walk3 min drive
  • Popular LocationThe Donkey Sanctuary6 min drive
  • Popular LocationSidmouth Beach7 min drive
  • AirportExeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)20 min drive

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Classic Double or Twin Room, Ensuite | WiFi

Classic Double or Twin Room, Ensuite

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Heating
Hydromassage showerhead
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Sidmouth

Balfour Arms is located in Sidmouth. Sidmouth - Valley, Ridge and Jurassic Coast Walk and South West Coast Path Section 45 Trailhead are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Devon Cliffs Beach and East Devon. Norman Lockyer Observatory and The Donkey Sanctuary are also worth visiting.
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What's nearby

  • Sidmouth - Valley, Ridge and Jurassic Coast Walk - 3 min drive
  • East Devon Art - 3 min drive
  • The Donkey Sanctuary - 6 min drive
  • Jacobs Ladder Beach - 7 min drive
  • Sidmouth Beach - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • Marsh Barton Station - 23 min drive
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Rising Sun - 3 min drive
  • The Volunteer Inn - 17 min walk
  • Upper Deck - 4 min drive
  • Fort Restaurant & Cafe - 3 min drive
  • The Marine - 3 min drive

About this property

Balfour Arms

Property highlights
At Balfour Arms, you can look forward to a garden, a playground, and an arcade/game room. Be sure to enjoy kids' meals at the on-site restaurant. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar and conference space.
Other perks at this inn include:
  • Free self parking
  • Breakfast (surcharge), smoke-free premises, and wedding services
Room features
All guestrooms at Balfour Arms have amenities such as WiFi.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Playground

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference space

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Towels

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Balfour Arms Inn
Balfour Arms Sidmouth
Balfour Arms Inn Sidmouth

Frequently asked questions

How much is parking at Balfour Arms?

Self parking is free at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Balfour Arms?

As of May 29, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Balfour Arms on Jun 13, 2024 start from $88.25, 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.

What time is check-in at Balfour Arms?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Balfour Arms?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Balfour Arms located?

Situated in Sidmouth, this inn is within a 15-minute walk of East Devon, Historic Sidmouth, and Sidmouth Museum. East Devon Art and South West Coast Path Section 45 Trailhead are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 45 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 45 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 45 reviews" "
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 45 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

m

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

2/10 Terrible

S

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
One to miss
Room ok. Stairways to room dirty . Live band on till 10pm . Told would be towels in room later . We asked 5 x , told would 5 mins 3 x , at 9 . 30pm . Asked a young girl for towels as the people running the place had disappeared. Received at 9.45 pm from young girl . Told at breakfast only limited food , due to no deliveries . We had a bacon sandwich. The place should be removed from list. The trouble with these places they have taken your money, before you arrive so you cannot get any refund.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

4/10 Poor

Diane

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A pub.
This is a pub - with pub food which is good. The accommodation-the bed was comfortable - the toilet seat was not attached, there was a missing plug in the washbasin, and the bedroom door was almost impossible to lock. It is such a shame - obviously a lack of staff - we stayed due to the reviews, but we found they were not in keeping to what we experienced.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

John

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved our stay.
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would recommend you try it. Has a new owner who is in the process of upgrading areas and training his staff even more. Our bedroom was comfortable, just no hairdryer at present. There was an issue with the heating while we were there but this was solved with a portable heater till it was fixed. Met two other lovely couples (only three rooms), we joined up for a great evening of quizzing, we came second!! Also have other entertainment throughout the week. Food was great with an excellent breakfast. Once this new manager upgrades some things it would get an excellent all around from us but we would go back again anyway as we were made so very welcome.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Phillip

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff welcoming
Was worried when entering property as porch was full of old cigarette stubs and rubbish but pub was clean and staff very welcoming. The bed was extremely comfortable and the breakfast far exceeded our expectations. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

4/10 Poor

Jane

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Very unhappy with our stay
The double room we had was excellent, spotlessly clean, very comfortable, lovely bathroom. We stayed for 2 nights, the beds were not made for 2nd night, cups not washed, no extra coffee or tea. Breakfast for 1st morning was awful, full English ordered, the waitress had to go to Lidl to get eggs as no eggs available, eventually arrived, bacon cold, fried eggs and mushrooms running in fat. Terrible. 2nd morning the chef didn't turn up so cleaner got the landlord to cook our breakfast breakfast and that was cooked beautifully. The other problem we had was the noise, room directly above the bar, band playing both nights and parties. First night noise stopped at midnight second night went on until 02.30. There was 1set of earplugs provided in the room which had absolutely no affect at all against the constant noise level. Extremely disappointed stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great owners and staff wouldn't hesitate to book again if in the area excellent value for money
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Mark

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Overnight Stay
Nice overnight stay food from the restaurant was very good. Recommend the Rib Eye. A bit of noise from downstairs, but it is a pub after all. Quiet a little later so all good.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Graeme

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely room, a pity about quality of our dinner
Our stay was three days.The room was spacious and nicely decorated. But we were unable to get a wifi signal anywhere in the hotel. Comfortable bed. A good shower. The price included breakfast which was a reasonable standard but not up to that of Premier Inn. A pity that the stair carpet leading the rooms was stained and not a good introduction to such a nice room. We ate one evening meal a chicken and bacon pie. The taste was reasonable but the content sparse, 4 small pieces of chicken.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The bedroom was nicely decorated and a good size. The bed was very comfortable. Good size bathroom but too cold as no heating
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic stay.
From the greeting when we got here. The beautiful room with all ammenites. Fantastic food to a high standard. Would highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a great stay, Everything was fine, Staff friendly and food was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

a

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good value
Very pleasant, food & drink more than acceptable. Car parking right outside the door. 25 minute walk to the sea front which we enjoyed. Only negative was noise from the bar & those leaving late at night, but we were early to bed, it is a pub & the room rates were very reasonable.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

John

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Short break
We stayed for two nights and we felt very welcome. The room was very comfortable with a good quality bed and fresh white linen and duvet cover. The en-suite shower room was very well presented and modern. We ate there on both nights and enjoyed the food. Breakfast was freshly cooked to order ,which is so much better than buffet type breakfasts. We really enjoyed the cooked breakfast but felt that if you wished to have continental you would not have so much choice. Overall a pleasant stay and recommended for a short break.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Juliet

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Business stay
Booked for a business stay, all good.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Phill

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

6/10 Okay

karen

Liked: Room comfort
Overall good value accommodation.
Lovely room with comfortable bed and large modern bathroom. Breakfast average with Luke warm drinks from a buffet table. Location is forty minutes from the beachfront but a pleasant walk through a park. We were there for four nights and our room was serviced once which we had to ask for. Noisy at night from the bar but to be expected with pub accommodation.Wifi did not work and the staff commented that it was often a problem
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful and friendly staff, room and food were excellent with parking as well on site.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021