The Valley of Rocks Hotel

Hotels
7.4 (3853 reviews)
Lee Road , Lynton , gb
+44 20 3769 1618

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Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Heating
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Fax/photocopying
Facilities for disabled guests
Non-smoking throughout
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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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

7.4
Based on 3853 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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Hastewell • solo_traveller • gb
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2026-08-15 • via Nuitee
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Peter • solo_traveller • gb
10
Very satisfied
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-15 • via Nuitee
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Petra • couple • nl
6
Voor 1 nacht , geen vakantie lang
Pros:

Heel authentiek , veel historie!

Cons:

Personeel, hygiëne

2026-08-15 • via Nuitee
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Alexandru • extended_group • it
10
2026-08-15 • via Nuitee
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Christina • couple • ie
10
2026-08-14 • via Nuitee
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Nicolas • extended_group • fr
7
Un magnifique hôtel qui mériterait d’être modernisé
Pros:

La maison est superbe et la chambre propre

Cons:

L’hôtel est tout de même très vieillissant et les fenêtres ne s’ouvrent pas

2026-08-14 • via Nuitee
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Gabriella • solo_traveller • it
5
Bello fuori...
Pros:

La struttura, storica, è molto bella e in una posizione centrale e panoramica.

Cons:

Purtroppo le stanze non erano all'altezza: poco pulite, letto poco comodo, sapone in bagno mancante. Le camere inoltre non sono state riordinare nel pomeriggio

2026-08-14 • via Nuitee
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Jim • solo_traveller • gb
7
Pros:

Great location.

Cons:

Just felt like the were relying on location and not really trying to make it the best experience. It's not enough just to be the biggest in Lynton. The room was big but basic and the walls were very thin.

2026-08-14 • via Nuitee
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Chapman • solo_traveller • gb
8
Lovely hotel, bit dated in places but perfect for a weekend getaway.
Pros:

Close to amenities, room was clean. Staff were very friendly and helpful.

Cons:

First we were out in a room with no windows that opened & just one tiny fan. We requested to change rooms and the staff were very accommodating.

2026-08-14 • via Nuitee
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Cheryl • couple • gb
7
Fair at a last minute desperation but valley of the rocks is a fantastic walk. See pics
Pros:

We booked last minute cos we had to leave the Grand Harbour Hotel in Ilfracombe as it was so disgusting

Cons:

The windows wouldn’t open in the room. And beyond them was a filthy balcony that needed a good clear up and a lick of paint

2026-08-14 • via Nuitee
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Strub • family_with_children • ch
6
2026-08-13 • via Nuitee
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Duncan • couple • gb
10
Would definitely come back again, once again amazing staff
Pros:

It was very clean and lovely view of the sea the staff was amazing.

2026-08-13 • via Nuitee
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Fuchs • couple • at
9
2026-08-13 • via Nuitee
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Kate • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-08-13 • via Nuitee
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Mark • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Good location, if you can stand the very steep walk up from Lynmouth... the funicular stops around 6pm.
Parking is available, but at extra cost which is a niggle. There's public pay and display 150m away.
Friendly staff, nice breakfast with a sea view.

Cons:

My window didn't open due to a faulty catch... it was a bit stuffy.

2026-08-13 • via Nuitee
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Sophie • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

The staff were very attentive and the location and sea view was excellent

Cons:

The rooms did need updating somewhat and the lack of a restaurant/bar was quite difficult as everywhere shut early.

2026-08-13 • via Nuitee
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Alain • couple • fr
5
Mixed feelings
Pros:

Mixed feelings about this hotel. The hotel itself is really old and feels old, but the room we ended up having was nice, large and comfortable with a great view. However this is after we had serious issues and the person at the reception agreed to change our room. The initial room was very small and most importantly had a window that could not close!!! As soon as I spotted this I went down to the reception, and the lady just said 'Do you need it to close?' and was perfectly aware that the window in that room did not close... (not just a bit). As it was cold during the night and also because I want a room with a window that I can decide to open or close, I indeed asked for a different room, and it turns out this actually got us an upgrade...

Cons:

In addition to the problem with the room and the window that remained wide open and could not close, we had an issue with the parking: I sent a message a couple of weeks in advance asking to book a parking space. The hotel asked for a registration number, which I did not have at that time because it was a rental car (rental not yet started). I answered that I would send the registration number as soon as I knew it and it seemed fine. Then as soon as I got the car I sent the number, and the hotel answered they had no spot left!!! I think this is just sloppy management... and this goes also for the room with the open window: why would you give this room to anyone if you know there is such a big problem?

2026-08-12 • via Nuitee
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Anna • solo_traveller • gb
3
Would not recommend this property
Pros:

The position of the property

Cons:

Unfortunately, I was very disappointed with the property. The room was extremely small and appeared rundown. The photographs shown on Booking.com did not accurately represent the room or the standard of the property. In fact, the photograph appeared not to be of a room within this property at all.

The layout of the rooms and corridors was also very confusing, and the elevators were difficult to find. The corridors were dusty and clearly in need of some refurbishment and general upkeep.

The exterior of the building also looked tired and run down, with paint peeling from the walls.

Overall, the property did not meet my expectations based on the photographs and description provided. I would not recommend staying here.

2026-08-12 • via Nuitee
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Motorcycle Trips • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Stayed before and enjoyed it

Cons:

This time the room i had was not very good hot tap once turned on you had to use a lot of force to stop it running

2026-08-12 • via Nuitee
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Jennifer • couple • gb
5
Decaying grandeur!
Pros:

Location was good

Cons:

No bar facilities,expensive breakfast - not very many takers, was very dark, not all lights on. limited parking for only 6 cars, allow for all day parking at one of the local car parks. It would have been a very grand hotel in its day but has been altered. Was ok for a couple of nights as location was great, but would have been disappointed if it had been a longer stay.

2026-08-11 • via Nuitee