The Valley of Rocks Hotel

Hotels
7.4 (3345 reviews)
Lee Road , Lynton , gb

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Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
Fax/photocopying
Non-smoking throughout
Shared lounge/TV area
Board games/puzzles
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good location
Clean rooms
Cons:
Cold rooms
Lack of amenities
Poor cleanliness

Categories

Cleanliness
5.81
Room hadn't been cleaned properly; presence of spiders and cobwebs.
Service
8.78
Staff were friendly and accommodating; positive experiences noted.
Location
9.32
Perfect location to access Exmoor; highly praised location.
Room Quality
8.27
Room was clean and spacious; some concerns about heating and size of bed.
Amenities
6.8
No food or bar available; lack of facilities to heat food.
Value for Money
7.26
Paid for parking without prior information; mixed feelings on value.
Food and Beverage
4.81
No food service or bar available; significant downside noted.
Overall Experience
8.18
The stay had positive and negative aspects; overall satisfactory experience.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 06:32

Property Description

Impressive Atrium Lounge
The Valley of Rocks Hotel features an impressive atrium lounge, providing a charming and elegant space for guests to relax and unwind.

Comfortable Rooms with Modern Amenities
Each room at the hotel is equipped with a TV, telephone, and an electric kettle for added convenience. Guests can also enjoy a private bathroom with a bath or shower, along with a hairdryer and cozy bed linen.

Convenient Facilities and Nearby Attractions
Guests can take advantage of the 24-hour front desk, bar, and snack bar during their stay. Additionally, the hotel's proximity to attractions such as Exmoor Zoo, Ilfracombe Golf Club, and Watersmeet makes it an ideal choice for travelers seeking both comfort and convenience.

Ready to experience the charm of The Valley of Rocks Hotel? Book your stay now and indulge in a memorable getaway.

Important information:

Please inform 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.
Parking is subject to availability due to limited spaces.
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 12 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed) and costs GBP 6 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.4
Based on 3345 reviews
Cleanliness: 5.81
Service: 8.78
Location: 9.32
Room Quality: 8.27
Amenities: 6.8
Value for Money: 7.26
Food and Beverage: 4.81
Overall Experience: 8.18
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Sarah • couple • gb
8
A special stay in a bygone age
Pros:

Location and took dog. Former grandeur evident.
Lovely window view of entire bay so peaceful - owls hooting at night and dark skies.

Cons:

On 2nd floor so bit concern if dog needed to go out for wee in night - exiit/entry but all ok. Sorry if dog barked when heard other guests late st night bit in room by them all so woken up repeatedly!

2026-03-22 • via Nuitee
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Nicola • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-03-21 • via Nuitee
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ZABS • couple • de
5
You get what you pay for.
Pros:

Close to trails and high street.

Cons:

One radiator for the whole twin room. Window wasn't double glazed hence being cold overnight.

2026-03-21 • via Nuitee
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Adam • solo_traveller • gb
10
Wonderful stay at Vallwy of Rocks Hotel
Pros:

Loved the look and feel of the hotel itself. Staff were friendly and helpful

Cons:

Lift was out of order/under repair

2026-03-21 • via Nuitee
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Michael • solo_traveller • gb
7
Simple hotel in a scenic location
Pros:

The staff were very friendly and helpful. They have recommendations for pubs or somewhere to eat nearby. A gent there told me a little about the hotel history and when I asked about the walk to the valley of rocks he talked me through it. The walk was definitely worth it a beautiful coastal walk with amazing views the whole way. Felt like a sleepy town with amazing scenery. Just to the right of the hotel is a steep lane you walk down to begin the walk and the view down to the beach from there is stunning. You can see it from the back of the hotel too. Very scenic place and some great driving roads nearby.

Cons:

Rooms are dated and very basic. Most cafes I looked up opened at 10am the day I was there which is not bad but something to be aware of. They serve breakfast at the hotel but I never had it so not sure what it consists of.

2026-03-20 • via Nuitee
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Joanne • family_with_children • gb
7
Pros:

Excellent communication prior to our arrival. Great recommendations for places to eat that were both dog friendly and Gluten free. Welcoming and accommodating. Very large room and bathroom facilities. Local to shops, restaurants and the beach.

Cons:

The restaurant wasn't open. So no options for Breakfast, lunch and dinner.

2026-03-16 • via Nuitee
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Philp • couple • gb
5
Pros:

Location

Cons:

No central heating, was giving a portable oil filled radiator, and the insides of our windows were running with condonsation!

2026-03-15 • via Nuitee
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Mike • couple • gb
8
A good place to stay while walking the South West Coastal Path
2026-03-14 • via Nuitee
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Diane • solo_traveller • gb
3
Disappointed.
Pros:

Location.

Cons:

The weather was atrocious and there was no heating on for the time of the year. I had to stuff toilet paper in the sash window to stop the window banging. As there was little to no heating the room was cold and I had to use the extra blanket from the wardrobe which appeared to be covered in white paint. The room was that cold that I left early to go and warm up in my car.

2026-03-14 • via Nuitee
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Louise • family_with_children • gb
7
2026-03-14 • via Nuitee
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shirley • couple • gb
6
Could do better
Pros:

Beautiful building and lovely location

Cons:

Cold room sheets had stains on water in the shower was no hotter than tepid
Lovely staff very helpful
no bar or food
Wonderful location

2026-03-14 • via Nuitee
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Zoe • family_with_children • gb
6
Comfortable bed, clean linen, nice size room, friendly staff!
Pros:

Lovely staff.
Could see the beautiful architecture.

Cons:

Room was cold, especially the bathroom.
The room looked like it needed some love.
Looks a bit tired.
Noisy next door and smelled of weed!

2026-03-12 • via Nuitee
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Lucy • couple • gb
10
BEST STAY EVER!
Pros:

Staff were lovely! Very friendly and helpful, even before arrival all questions answered quickly via the message part on this app. Loved the atmosphere. Beautiful character, insanely beautiful views, room was big and decorated well, very quiet, big TV, bathroom was clean. All in all couldn’t have asked for a better stay. Thank you so much valley of the rocks for a wonderful stay and we look forward to returning in the future 😁

Cons:

Wasn’t a single thing to dislike about the property

2026-03-08 • via Nuitee
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Payne • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Great value for money, excellent shower professional staff, l will be back.

Cons:

Nothing to complain about!

2026-03-07 • via Nuitee
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lucy • extended_group • gb
5
Pros:

Great location !

Cons:

There was no hot water so we couldn't shower. Very basic facilities bit outdated but great location

2026-03-06 • via Nuitee
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Colleen • couple • gb
4
Lovely location shame the rooms and hotels was cold
Pros:

One member of staff was very helpful

Cons:

No hot water and the heating was minimal had to ask for a heater for our room which wasn’t great either

2026-03-06 • via Nuitee
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Melanie • couple • gb
7
Great for a cheap stay.
Pros:

The staff were really friendly and helpful. There was always somebody at the reception.

Cons:

Although our room smelled clean, the floor we were on, had the smell oif cigarettes The hotel is just lacking a few facilities. It has a big ballroom with sea views but not bring used. No bar or food. I feel like a hotel in this location should be offering these as standard

2026-03-05 • via Nuitee
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Will • solo_traveller • gb
7
Pros:

The price

2026-03-04 • via Nuitee
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Sophie • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-03-03 • via Nuitee
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Charlotte • couple • gb
7
Comfortable and convenient
Pros:

Beautiful building and main ball room with seating was lovely as you entered the hotel. However it lacked atmosphere as nobody using it and bar not open.
Value for money and great for 1 night. Great location for exploring.

Cons:

Bedrooms had paper thin walls and decor tired. Windows were rotten and full of condensation.
Needed some TLC and lacked atmosphere. Could be stunning building but needs an injection of cash!

2026-03-02 • via Nuitee