The Blue Ball Inn
2 nights near the North Devon coast, w/dining credit
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Countisbury HillLynmouthEX35 6NE
Countisbury
£169—2 nights near the North Devon coast, w/dining credit
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Why We Love This Deal
The Blue Ball is a cosy, centuries-old coaching inn set within Exmoor National Park. It's a great location for exploring the nearby North Devon coast, too. Two-night stays, including dining credit on the first night, are £169. This offer saves £61–£97 on the hotel's direct rates.
What's Included
Valid Sunday–Thursday 1 October, 2026–28 February, 2027. Fridays and Saturdays are an extra £10 per night (payable direct)
Two nights' accommodation in a Front-Facing or Courtyard-Facing Double or Twin room, with daily breakfast, for two
£50 dining credit per room towards dinner on the first night. Valid towards the à la carte, pizza, or Sunday menus
Not available on 23–26, 31 December, 2026; 1 January; 12–14 February, 2027
The Blue Ball Inn is a historic coaching inn within scenic Exmoor National Park. This diverse landscape takes in woodland, moorland, and expansive coastlines.
Dating from the thirteenth century, the property features low ceilings, blackened beams, and stone fireplaces.
A menu of hearty pub classics and light bites is served in the restaurant. This offer includes a 2-course dinner for two.
The surrounding countryside offers a huge choice of walking routes. The South West Coast Path runs within a few hundred metres of the property.
The twin towns of Lynton and Lynmouth are around five minutes' drive away. They're connected by a Victorian funicular railway running up the steep gorge. It's reportedly the highest and the steepest water-powered railway in the world.
How to Book: Purchase a voucher from Travelzoo then call 01598 741263 or email stay@blueballinn.com to make a reservation for your desired travel dates. Reservations are subject to availability and early booking is encouraged. Restaurant reservations are subject to availability; please call the hotel ahead of your visit to confirm availability.
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Hotel Cancellation & Rescheduling Policy: Once you've made your reservation, you cannot change your travel dates with the hotel. If you cancel or change your booking in violation of the hotel's cancellation policy, you may be subject to additional fees or voucher forfeiture.
Menu items are subject to change. Cannot be combined with any other offer. No cash value or cash back. The regular value stated is based on the maximum combined cost of the items included in this experience at the time of publication (11 September, 2026). The photos are for illustration purposes only. If you experience any difficulties booking, please contact our Customer Service team for assistance before the voucher expiration date.
Unfortunately we were allocated Room 16. The bathroom had had a renovation but on closer inspection, there were five things wrong with it. The toilet roll holder was not attached properly. The bath panel was pushed in at one end. The hot water tap moved when turned on. The flushing mechanism on the toilet was loose and the boxed in pipes hadn’t been painted properly. I have photos to corrobate all of the above.
David08 Sep, 2026Telford, UK
Enjoyed Most
location breakfast
Other Comments
rude staff
sheila04 Sep, 2026Bradford on avon, UK
Enjoyed Most
Good food. Good staff. Very comfortable.
peter04 Sep, 2026Barnt green, UK
Enjoyed Most
Really enjoyed our stay here, perfect location for walking SWCP.
Other Comments
Staff were very helpful
sue04 Sep, 2026Weymouth, UK
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Luke was great and all staff very helpful and pleasant. Lovely couple of days.
Lyndis02 Sep, 2026Bristol, UK
Enjoyed Most
Great couple of days, the food was excellent. Superb choice for breakfast, lovely friendly helpful staff. Comfortable bed, very clean room. The only challenge was the shower being one off the taps and not on the wall, but plenty of hot water and the whole place was beautifully clean.
Other Comments
Lovely garden seating area too
Bromwyn19 Aug, 2026Cullompton, UK
Enjoyed Most
The two men on front of house were very pleasant and helpful . Thank you
Other Comments
The bedroom was very antiquated.
Evening meal disappointing , waited over 40 mins , got food orders wrong and Salmon was overcooked .
Breakfast ok but not the best .
elizabeth18 Aug, 2026Yeovil, UK
Enjoyed Most
Good food pleasant staff , lots of steps, tea and coffee in rooms,
Patricia18 Aug, 2026Blandford Forum, UK
Enjoyed Most
Excellent service and value for money. Rooms are comfortable and characterful.
Other Comments
Meals in the restaurant were excellent.
Christine Mary18 Aug, 2026
Enjoyed Most
Lovely pub. Great food though pricy. Shame the rooms didn’t have air conditioning
judy13 Aug, 2026Bristol, UK
Enjoyed Most
Very nice, great value for money stay, in a beautiful location. Appreciated the ‘proper’ coffee machine and hostess tray. Dining credit and included breakfast - all great.
Other Comments
Room was a little tired and bed not too comfortable but okay for a couple of nights. All nice and clean.
Gloria11 Aug, 2026Sandy, UK
Enjoyed Most
Great location, warm welcome and good atmosphere
Balvinder09 Aug, 2026Maidenhead, UK
Enjoyed Most
As advertised. Rooms slightly tatty and dated but very clean . Staff were excellent . Dinner and breakfast both very good, reasonable prices and good quality.
David08 Aug, 2026Ongar, UK
Enjoyed Most
Excellent meals, with friendly, helpful staff, peaceful location, spacious rooms with modern bathroom
Other Comments
Highly recommend
Andrew07 Aug, 2026
Enjoyed Most
Wonderful location for walkers - isolated but accessible to so much of the coast path. Staff where attentive and interacted with us
John07 Aug, 2026Torquay, UK
Enjoyed Most
Room basic but very nice. Fittings in the bathroom loose , chipped enamel bath. Otherwise very clean. The food was excellent and plentiful with lovely staff. Very good selection of bar drinks especially the real ales. ( recommend the Proper Job ) 2 concerns. Sugar cube bowls had no tongs therefore could be a healh hazard. We are elderly and struggled to navigate the outside steps. Handrails make life easier for some people please. Don't be put off though all in all a lovely 3 night stay. Thank you.
John07 Aug, 2026Bridgend, UK
Enjoyed Most
Great communication from very helpful staff prior to arrival.
Fantastic location.
Lovely ambiance with lots of information about the history of the inn.
Very comfy room with lively toiletries and a basketful of teas/coffee pods/ biscuits. A help- yourself area for top ups!
Daily cleaning and refilling of goody basket.
Nice touch was welcome GnT on arrival.
Overall a great experience.
Moira06 Aug, 2026Manchester, UK
Enjoyed Most
A great stay. Warm welcome. Great food. The free gin was a lovvv we lay touch !
Other Comments
Good walking location. Food is good portions. Breakfast is very good.
alison04 Aug, 2026
Enjoyed Most
We did not get a front-facing or courtyard-facing room and were told they had been already booked when we made our booking - but we were not told this at the time of booking. We were told we would get a room with a walk-in shower, but found our room had a bath with shower over, which we cannot use. We were allocated a different room for the second and third nights which had a wet room and this was satisfactory. The Inn is old and very atmospheric, but has a steep staircase from reception and many steps inside which we found difficult. Staff were helpful, however, and carried our suitcases up and down when we left. Food was good and plentiful. It should be noted that the Inn is rather remotely located, even though it is directly on the A39, some miles from Lynton/Lynmouth. This was not a problem in itself. The Inn describes itself as dog-friendly and several other guests had dogs even in the restaurant which we did not like. One couple allowed their dogs to sprawl over the spaces between the tables, with the result that another, elderly, guest tripped over them and fell his full length, smashing a glass on our table in his fall. Fortunately he appeared to be uninjured, and the staff removed our food and replaced it in case fragments of glass had got into it. For us, this was probably a one-off visit to North Devon and we are unlikely to return there, but for all the reasons given, if we do we shall look for other accommodation.
Glynne04 Aug, 2026Wallingford, UK
Enjoyed Most
We enjoyed a super weekend. The food we had was super!
Other Comments
I recommend this place. It was super!
Melvyn02 Aug, 2026Stone, UK
Enjoyed Most
Nice for a two night break. Food and drink good. Staff welcoming. Old inn so expect quirky, which we like, but rooms and furnishings are rather tired.
Jeremy01 Aug, 2026Swindon, UK
Enjoyed Most
Had a wonderful stay staff were very friendly and the food was amazing.
Lovely Accommodation.
kevin28 Jul, 2026Weymouth, UK
Enjoyed Most
Absolutely brilliant. Lovely relaxing location. Friendly and accommodating staff. Delicious meals and an amazing room.
Julie27 Jul, 2026
Enjoyed Most
Really friendly staff and a lovely stay
Other Comments
Great location for walks from the door, lovely old pub & friendly atmosphere
Philip27 Jul, 2026Swindon, UK
Enjoyed Most
Delightful location near both the southwest coastal path and Exmoor National Park. Very old coaching inn but rooms were very well equipped, comfortable and had good plumbing especially the shower.
Other Comments
Staff were very friendly. Food was good quality, plentiful and lots of choice.
Excellent views from beer garden and lots of free parking
rosemary26 Jul, 2026Hemel hempstead, UK
Enjoyed Most
What a lovely Inn. Staff were friendly and helpful. After booking in they even carried our bag up to the room. Food was very good.
Rosemary16 Jul, 2026Aylesbury, UK
Enjoyed Most
Lovely old inn set in beautiful countryside. Comfortable room and bed. Great breakfast. Good choice for dining.
Brian16 Jul, 2026Porthcawl, UK
Enjoyed Most
Beautiful location with super towns of Lynmouth and Linton close by to visit. Plenty of gorgeous walks and superb coastal paths for gorgeous views.
LINDA14 Jul, 2026RETFORD, UK
Enjoyed Most
A most enjoyable stay. Pleasant room, good food and service .
Sally12 Jul, 2026Lympsham, UK
Enjoyed Most
Very clean and well laid out, lovely traditional feel about it. I use a stick but all ok only one flight of stairs as you enter.
Other Comments
Good breakfasts cooked to order not self serve.
Peter10 Jul, 2026
Enjoyed Most
Dinner was good (but first choice not available).
Lovely position.
Good parking.
Other Comments
Seriously understaffed. Some advertised services not available. Poor breakfast. Tv didn't work properly. No kettle in room - only coffee maker. Room a bit tatty.
Shan09 Jul, 2026Teignmouth, UK
Enjoyed Most
Fantastic location. Delicious food.The local gin in our room was a lovely added touch.
Perfect.
Stuart09 Jul, 2026Derby, UK
Enjoyed Most
Great wee place. Good food especially breakfast.
Thoroughly recommend a few days here to relax and enjoy Exmoor
Robert08 Jul, 2026Belfast, UK
Enjoyed Most
A lovely old country inn on the top of Countisbury hill just before the long drop down into Lynmouth. Very clean and comfortable. Staff friendly and efficient.Food very good and plentiful. Nice outside seating area with lovely views. Very quiet and restful and a dog friendly hotel. Great walking country.
Geoff & Sue08 Jul, 2026Wakefield, UK
Enjoyed Most
The staff and food was lovely.
Alison25 Feb, 2026Devizes, UK
Enjoyed Most
We enjoyed our stay and the food in the restaurant is excellent.
ISOBEL20 Feb, 2026Warminster, UK
Enjoyed Most
Surprisingly isolated: the A39 to get there is narrow (sometimes single track), twisty and steep. The village consists of the pub, the church and 3 houses. Spectacular scenery all around, including a wonderful view over the sea from the hilltop behind the church. Ancient building with lots of steps and creaky floors. Room down a long corridor, but comfortable, with plenty of storage space. Dinner and breakfast both delicious, with plenty of choice. Staff all very friendly and helpful.
Jasper14 Feb, 2026Devizes, UK
Enjoyed Most
Great location for walking this country pub has great food, a good selection of beers, lovely rooms, log fires and very dog friendly.
Other Comments
Very helpful staff.
Julian02 Feb, 2026Ryde, UK
Enjoyed Most
Lovely atmosphere, friendly staff, excellent food and drink
Michael09 Dec, 2025Br, UK
Enjoyed Most
Excellent food. Staff can’t do enough for you.
Kathleen01 Dec, 2025Bideford, UK
Enjoyed Most
Great location on the outskirts of Lynmouth, very comfortable room, good breakfast and evening meal.
Michael26 Nov, 2025Redditch, UK
Enjoyed Most
We had a lovely stay. The staff were very welcoming and went out of their way to assist with any issues that arose. The room was spacious and the bed very comfy. The breakfast was excellent and the evening food was also very good. We really enjoyed the mushroom and black olive pizza. We will definitely return if we are in the area again.
Margaret20 Nov, 2025Leicester, UK
Enjoyed Most
Very pleasant staff. A lovely menu with great food.
Andrea20 Nov, 2025Callington, UK
Enjoyed Most
Everything was absolutely perfect
Other Comments
Staff, meals, atmosphere, cleanliness. A perfect place to stay
Angela14 Nov, 2025Bicester, UK
Other Comments
Very dog friendly and provide extras tor digs
Hazel10 Nov, 2025Rugby, UK
Enjoyed Most
We were lucky with the weather but the Blue Ball is an ancient coaching inn with oodles of atmosphere and a great walk down into Lynmouth.
sheelagh29 Oct, 2025
Enjoyed Most
Food was good but not enough choice
Other Comments
Dated rooms, no kettle unless you asked!
Very expensive alcohol.
Linzi22 Oct, 2025
Enjoyed Most
Lovely old coaching inn, with a young team that are doing great things.
Other Comments
The food was superb, with generous portion sizes.
Allen17 Oct, 2025Lechlade, UK
Enjoyed Most
I went with a friend and we both enjoyed it very much. the food was amazing.
Other Comments
It would be much appreciated to have had a kettle in the room to make a cup of tea. The coffee machine didn't get hot at all.
Margaret11 Oct, 2025Bristol, UK
Enjoyed Most
We had a fantastic stay here, rooms were spotless, comfortable and warm, lovely big bath, very good pub food, helpful and friendly staff. Plenty parking and scenic beer garden!
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