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<h2>Historic Setting</h2> The Salty Monk Bed & Breakfast in Sidmouth offers a recently renovated setting within a historic building. Guests enjoy a beautiful garden and terrace, complemented by free WiFi throughout the property. <h2>Comfortable Accommodations</h2> Rooms feature private bathrooms with walk-in showers, garden views, and modern amenities such as flat-screen TVs and work desks. Additional facilities include a spa bath, electric vehicle charging station, and bicycle parking. <h2>Dining Experience</h2> The on-site restaurant serves British cuisine in a modern and romantic ambiance. Breakfast options include full English/Irish, vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free selections with fresh pastries, warm dishes, and fruits. <h2>Convenient Location</h2> Located 12 mi from Exeter International Airport and near attractions like Dinosaurland Fossil Museum (14 mi) and Sandy Park Rugby Stadium (12 mi). Free on-site private parking is available. Highly rated for breakfast and host.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

    • Breakfast Info

    • Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free

    • Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
1 full bed
1 queen bed
1 king bed
2 twin beds
1 full bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
9.3
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
8.6
Location
9.1
Free Wifi
7.5

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • David
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very good, everything you could ask for was supplied.
  • Joanne
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything. The warm and friendly welcome. The rooms were clean and had everything we needed. The breakfast was top notch. Plenty of parking and a very enjoyable stay. We will be staying again for sure.
  • Michelle
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    What a gem! Lovely place, such a warm welcome from hosts on arrival. Room was excellent, modern very clean and looking out on garden. Breakfast excellent, would highly recommend 😊
  • Wendy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    It’s so clean, cosy, inviting, comfortable, relaxing, friendly …… The food is extraordinary. Great location, parking, fabulous hosts.
  • Alison
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The breakfast was excellent. The decor was very interesting and attractive. The room size was good.
  • Elizabeth
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Really comfortable bed. The breakfast was amazing! Very friendly hosts.
  • Phillips
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Room was great as my husband who is an amputee could easily access the room. beautiful room with great extra's sweets and biscuits. will be back when we can
  • Catherine
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The best breakfast I have ever had at a B&B. So much choice and care taken in presentation and taste!
  • Simon
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent stay, lovely room, dog friendly, excellent location as we wanted to "walk the byes", a brilliant river walk right into the heart of Sidmouth town and beach area. Lovely hosts, very comfortable room and excellent breakfast.
  • Annette
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful room, comfy beds, lovely decor & great dog friendly touches. We stayed on a Saturday night in August. The Salty Monk is in a great location, lovely walk into Sidmouth which again is very dog friendly. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. ...

Managed by Andy Witheridge, Annette Witheridge

Company review score: 9.4Based on 93 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

Andy & Annette and their sons have hosted guests here since 1999 winning Best Bed & Breakfast in England 2010 and numerous accolades over the years. Passionate about good food and fantastic hospitality to all their guests.

Property info

Annette and Andy Witheridge welcome you to The Salty Monk Bed and Breakfast sympathetically restored to provide a luxury, relaxing and rejuvenating experience. The Salty Monk is the perfect B&B in sidmouth to use as a base for exploring East Devon or as an escape for a romantic break, walking or cycling holiday. Originally a Salt House used by the Benedictine Monks who traded Salt at Exeter Cathedral, situated in the Sid Valley just one mile from Sidmouth town centre and close to Lyme Regis, Honiton and Cathedral City of Exeter. There are many fantastic walks in the immediate area with the Jurassic coastal path and the famous Donkey Sanctuary just up the hill from us.

Neighborhood info

The area is packed with diverse attractions, fantastic walking, 8 local golf courses, Exeter Cathedral City nearby and the famous Donkey Sanctuary just 1 mile away. We are 2 miles from Sidmouth seafront, no mists or Seagulls! easy access to the stunning Jurassic coast path. Dartmoor is an easy drive just 30 mins away and there are beautiful National Trust Properties, Powderham Castle, Gardens, and seaside villages all within a few miles, its more a case of how much you can fit into your time here, not what you can do!!

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      British
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Modern • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of The Salty Monk Bed & Breakfast
Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

Activities

  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar

Internet
Wifi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking

Services

  • Pet bowls
  • Pet basket
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Private check-in/out
  • Packed lunches
  • Express check-in/out
  • Room service

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access

General

  • Smoke-free property
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Non-smoking rooms

Languages Spoken

  • English

House rules
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Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages 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 allowed on request. Charges may apply.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

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

Please note that the restaurant is open from Tuesday to Saturday between 18:30 and 21:00, by prior reservation only.

Please inform The Salty Monk Bed & Breakfast 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.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries on dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service hours.

Spa and gym facilities at this property are unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.

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