About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: 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 21 mi from the property. Exeter International Airport is 62 mi distant.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Located in the top-rated area in Lynton, this property has an excellent location score of 9.7!

    • Breakfast Info

    • Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan


Availability

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Number of guests
 
2 twin beds
1 full bed
1 full bed
1 full bed
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1 twin bed
1 full bed
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1 twin bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Gillian
    Canada Canada
    Good location, and very friendly hosts. The breakfast was exceptionally nice.
  • Trevor
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The location was superb. Andrew was a great host and we felt that we were treated like royalty, the best breakfast we have ever had. We cannot recommend highly enough.
  • Susan
    United States United States
    Drew and Penny were excellent hosts very nice room and breakfast we recommend the South View Guest House Also nice and quiet and very near the Valley of the rocks and Funicular Railway
  • Hazell
    Canada Canada
    Super location- close to shops and funicular railway. So clean and fresh! Nicely and thoughtfully renovated!
  • Martha
    United States United States
    Completely lovely hosts. Fantastic location. Delicious breakfast. Comfortable beds.
  • Linda
    United States United States
    The location was perfect for exploring Lynton. Our host Drew was very helpful in suggesting a nearby restaurant and booking a nearby restaurant. The breakfast was outstanding! We thought parking on the street would be a problem, but after 4pm,...
  • 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!

Host Info

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

Property info

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.

Neighborhood info

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

Area info

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

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Bathroom

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

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • 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
  • Smoke-free property
  • 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 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 5 are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

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

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

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

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

FAQs about South View Guest House