About this property

Comfortable Accommodation: South View Guest House in Lynton offers four-star comfort with private bathrooms, free WiFi, and amenities such as tea and coffee makers, hairdryers, and TVs. Leisure Facilities: Guests can enjoy a tennis court and free WiFi, perfect for relaxation and staying connected. Delicious Breakfast: A full English or Irish breakfast is served, including vegetarian and vegan options. Additional amenities include a seating area, interconnected rooms, and a wardrobe. Local Attractions: Blacklands Beach is a 14-minute walk away, while Dunster Castle lies 33 km from the property. Exeter International Airport is 100 km distant.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Situated in the best rated area in Lynton, this property has an excellent location score of 9.7

    • Breakfast info

    • Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan


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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
1 double bed
1 double bed
1 double bed
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1 single bed
1 double bed
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1 single bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Beavers
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Penny and Drew were very welcoming and accommodating for our early start. We also were delayed by traffic but they were reassuring and helpful when we arrived late!
  • Grace
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    we absolutely loved the breakfast in the morning! great gluten free option!
  • Katie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Amazing location, lovely room with a view… the second bedroom was a great surprise!
  • Mark
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Breakfast was amazing. It set us up for the days of sightseeing. Cooked to perfection (no slimey eggs here!) And the fruit salad, well....👌 amazing!
  • Laura-jayne
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location was good-close to amenities and a short journey to the seafront. Quiet area, no road noise. Room was immaculately decorated, very well presented, and perfect size for two people. Bed was comfortable with a good supply of bedding and...
  • David
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything about Southview was amazing. Wonderful friendly hosts, excellent breakfast featuring a monumental fruit salad. A couple of minutes to shops and restaurants. We loved our stay and will definitely be back.
  • David
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Attentive and friendly hosts. Good choice for breakfast. Well located in the heart of the village.
  • Chris
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Drew and Penny were very friendly and helpful Excellent breakfast Room was spotless Position in the town was good too 👍
  • Marcin
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful place, clean, well-kept hotel. Penny and Drew are nice and helpful. Delicious breakfasts. I highly recommend.
  • Izabela
    Ireland Ireland
    Very friendly and accommodating hosts, super clean, tasty breakfast.

Host Information

Company review score: 9.8Based on 318 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property information

Conveniently located in the heart of Lynton, nestled in the beautiful Exmoor National Park, South View House was built in 1905 when Lynton was expanding in the Edwardian Era so as to provide additional accommodation for the burgeoning tourist trade. It has been a welcoming abode for most of its hundred year history and continues to provide comfortable, contemporary accommodation to both local and foreign tourists Perfectly situated close to local walks and history, the South West Coast Path, The Valley of the Rocks and the Lynton and Lynmouth funicular Cliff Railway, South View House truly offers an idyllic place to holiday. Our complimentary hearty breakfast served in our recently redesigned spacious dining room, will set you up for a day of exploring. Vegan, vegetarian, food intolerances and allergens catered for. There is limited on-site parking at South View House so please contact us direct for availability before booking. Please note however plenty of additional on-street parking is easily found between 16:00 and 12:00 noon, and a reasonably priced carpark is not too far away.

Neighbourhood information

Southview Guest House is located in the centre of Lynton, within a five minutes walk of restaurants, shops, and local attractions. It is also within easy walking distance of the famous Victorian cliff railway that connects to Lynmouth. Lynton is situated on top of the highest cliffs in England amongst the rolling hillsides of Exmoor with its stunning scenery and wildlife. A quiet village steeped in local history but still retaining its Victorian and Edwardian heritage.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Facilities of South View Guest House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.4

Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Alarm clock

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle

Activities

  • Cycling
  • Fishing
    Off-site
  • Tennis court
    Off-site

Media & Technology

  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.

Parking
No parking available.

Services

  • Wake up service/Alarm clock

General

  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Carpeted
  • Heating
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Languages spoken

  • English

House rules
South View Guest House takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 16:00 to 19:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 5 years are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform South View Guest House in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

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