Red Lion Inn

Hotels
8.8 (227 reviews)
Fore Street , Sidbury , gb

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Heating
Garden
BBQ facilities
Bar
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Clean and comfortable rooms
Cons:
Parking issues
Room quality variability

Categories

Cleanliness
8.28
Generally mentioned as very clean, but some comments about specific issues in bathrooms.
Service
9.25
Staff friendliness and helpfulness frequently praised in reviews.
Location
9.09
Good location, lovely village scenery and convenience noted in several reviews.
Room Quality
8.24
Mentioned as comfortable but some rooms had low ceilings and basic amenities.
Amenities
8.77
Facilities available, though noted issues with showers and parking.
Value for Money
8.73
Generally considered good value with some caveats regarding room quality.
Food and Beverage
9.28
Food quality and breakfast were positively highlighted by several guests.
Overall Experience
8.75
Overall enjoyed the stay, despite noted issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-09 03:02

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation
Red Lion Inn, nestled in Sidbury, offers comfortable rooms with flat-screen TVs and en-suite bathrooms, ensuring a relaxing stay for guests.

Entertainment and Activities
Unwind in the on-site bar or have a blast in the function room featuring a bowling lane. Engage in various local activities like fishing, horse riding, and hiking, with walking routes aplenty in East Devon.

Nearby Attractions
Explore nearby gems like The Donkey Sanctuary and Crealy Adventure Park & Resort, perfect for family outings. Conveniently located, with Exeter International Airport just a short drive away, Red Lion Inn is your gateway to a memorable stay.

Important information:

Please note that check-in/check-out times can vary as the property is a village pub and closes between 15:00 and 18:00 daily. Please contact the property prior to arrival to make arrangements.

Due to the style of the building, this room is not suitable for guests with reduced mobility.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Internet

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

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 227 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.28
Service: 9.25
Location: 9.09
Room Quality: 8.24
Amenities: 8.77
Value for Money: 8.73
Food and Beverage: 9.28
Overall Experience: 8.75
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Paul couple gb
9
Clean, comfortable, friendly hosts, perfect for our one night stay meeting up with family
Pros:

Comfortable room with good ensuite. Ideal location for our stay.

Cons:

Stairs to the room steep and narrow

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
M
Mark extended_group gb
10
Beautiful local pub with friendly staff.
Pros:

Rooms good size, very clean and the staff were amazing.

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
D
Dave solo_traveller gb
8
Suited my needs and value for money.
Pros:

Friendly. staff and good breakfast

Cons:

Parking

2026-07-23 via Nuitee
P
Parry solo_traveller gb
9
2026-07-19 via Nuitee
N
Neil solo_traveller gb
7
2026-07-17 via Nuitee
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timothy extended_group gb
10
Quaint and characterful
Pros:

looked exactly as the pictures and was a spacious room. Very comfortable bed and room and had everything we needed for a pleasant stay. No walking to get a drink in the very nice pub below which had a lovely group of people looking after us.

Cons:

The whole thing really but I guess the church opposite with the bell ringing during the evening whilst we were eating was. The view was lovely

2026-07-10 via Nuitee
D
Deacon solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Very convenient, for my travels and the meal I had in the restaurant was very reasonable and tasty.

Cons:

No complaints at all

2026-07-03 via Nuitee
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hayward solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Very friendly and the food and drink was excellent.

2026-06-29 via Nuitee
C
Clive couple gb
8
2026-06-24 via Nuitee
J
Jayne solo_traveller gb
9
Worth it
Pros:

Very nice staff and owners. Room very cottage like.
Good choice of food. Would recommend the onion bhaji, and curry. Gorgeous

Cons:

Not being able to open the window.

2026-06-22 via Nuitee
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patricia couple gb
9
We thoroughly enjoyed our short stay , and would definitely revisit.
Pros:

I was a little nervous when I entered the Red Lion it is really old worldly , but the host was really nice and friendly and carried our case up stairs which was good as we were on the top floor . The room was lovely , calm and relaxing , very clean and the bed was super comfy.

Cons:

There wasn’t anything I really didn’t like .

2026-06-22 via Nuitee
J
joseph couple gb
7
2026-06-18 via Nuitee
P
Philip solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Location was great. Nice pub atmosphere and evening meals very nice.
The room was clean and we had a great view

Cons:

I'd like a bath sheet towel, better than a standard bath towel to accommodate my large belly. Lol 😆

2026-06-15 via Nuitee
N
Neil solo_traveller gb
10
Last minute booking that exceeded expectations.
Pros:

Great welcome and room matched expectations. Friendly locals in the bar on both nights. Richard and Bib are lovely people. I fully expect to be going back and will recommend The Red Lion to anyone needing a room in the area.

Cons:

No issues

2026-06-14 via Nuitee
K
KILEY couple gb
10
Great stay both staff and local community muse us feel very welcome
Pros:

Family run village pub

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-30 via Nuitee
L
Louise couple gb
9
2026-05-27 via Nuitee
2
2JJenny solo_traveller gb
8
Good food and comfortable room
Pros:

Very comfortable room that was tastefully furnished. Lamb patusk for dinner was delicious and beautifully presented.

Cons:

Very little parking. Breakfast was good but only served between 8pm and 9pm. I was hoping for an early start for the next leg of my journey - no such luck!

2026-05-27 via Nuitee
C
Coleman solo_traveller gb
7
Pros:

Location and very friendly hosts

Cons:

Low ceiling in bedroom

2026-05-26 via Nuitee
D
David family_with_children gb
8
2026-04-15 via Nuitee
N
Nikola solo_traveller gb
5
Pros:

Clean room and a good bed.

Cons:

Low ceilings, I'm a 180cm and couldn't fully stand straight in the room. Impossible to take a normal shower either.

2026-04-15 via Nuitee