The Valley of Rocks Hotel

Hotels
7.4 (3925 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 3925 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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Paul • solo_traveller • gb
8
North Devon Trip
Pros:

Great location. It's a lovely old building, with a superb view from our room.
Very helpful staff.
Great price for just one night.

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Gwenn • extended_group • gb
7
Relaxing, enjoyable, lovely area.
Pros:

Didn’t have breakfast at hotel because hadn’t ordered it, but plenty of places to eat in main street. Hotel had character. Position in Lynton nicely central. Single rooms had been booked, but changed to doubles on arrival with no trouble and not much more charge.

Cons:

Booking.com should have pointed out that parking at the hotel needed to be reserved when making the booking.

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Richard • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Loved the victorian vibe.. what a beautiful building! staff very polite and helpful, lovely view, nice clean room, lovely lounge area for evening socialising, great to have onsite parking.

Cons:

Bed pretty uncomfortable, parts of property very tired and indeed of refurbishment (including the room), taps in bathroom not great, smelled a bit stale in places in corridors. We were told a refurbishment is pending which we knew before we stayed. We hope that all the beautiful Victorian features with be maintained.

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Susann • solo_traveller • de
8
Very nice charming hotel, would stay there again
Pros:

The victorian charme of the building is something special. The room was practical and had everything you needed. The staff was nice and breakfast was offered to be booked for the next morning

Cons:

They have a dog friendly policy which is nice, unfortunately one of the dogs barked through the night (which is not the properties fault).
Some more information to find the room behind several unmarked doors and corridors would have been helpful.

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Maureen • couple • gb
8
An enjoyable 4 days, felt comfortable staying there and very good value for money.
Pros:

The hotel was an old large Victorian Hotel, the architecture features were beautiful, it is old though and at the start of being updated. The lounge was huge and we felt very comfortable spending evenings there with friends - a piano and ALEXA available for music. The staff were excellent, very helpful and cheery.

Cons:

Our room was huge but the sash windows had been screwed shut, so we couldn't open the windows even slightly. The bed and wash facilities were very clean but grime around window frames and shower framework were ingrained- needing the upgrade. Breakfast is only available at weekends and no evening dining- but plenty of cafes / restaurants / pubs easy walking distance

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Kristina • solo_traveller • de
7
2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Cassuly • solo_traveller • fr
10
Pros:

Accueil très sympathique, bonne situation, parking proche et gratuit le soir. L'emplacement idéal pour visiter les 2 villages. Superbe à l'intérieur comme à l'extérieur, le salon, bibliothèque parfait. La chambre confortable et propre.

Cons:

Juste une petite remarque manque une petite étagère dans la salle de bain... Peut-être etait elle tombé avant nous !!

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Gomez • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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John • solo_traveller • au
7
2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Anthony • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Great location, lovely old building, and great value for money.

Cons:

Some maintenance issues, but this is reflected in the low cost of the stay even during peak season.

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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patrick • solo_traveller • gb
7
The hotel was basic but good value for money. Was unaware breakfast was only served on weekends.
Pros:

Great central location

Cons:

Had a sea view

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Humphries • solo_traveller • gb
7
Pros:

Location

Cons:

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2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Olivia • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Great location with lots to explore in the area. Really friendly and helpful staff.
We had one of the rooms on the top floor which had really nice views over the surrounding coastline.

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Gazzaaaa • solo_traveller • gb
10
Just book it!
Pros:

Location...supurb

Cons:

Nice and quiet. Friendly atmosphere.

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Smith • solo_traveller • gb
7
2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Graham • couple • gb
8
We enjoyed our stay and the location was fabulous.
Pros:

Location excellent. Room ok. Didn’t have breakfast. Great view from bedroom window.

Cons:

No hot water late afternoon evening. Heated towel rail not working. Room quite tired ready for refresh and maintenance. Very limited parking.

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Jill • solo_traveller • gb
5
Interesting but not to be repeated.
Pros:

It looked unique and interesting. Location very good for what I wanted.

Cons:

My room was definitely past its sell- by date. Servicing of rooms not carried out unless requested but this isn’t publicised. No restaurant or bar. Very limited parking.

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Edward • couple • gb
3
Dirty but did the job.
Pros:

Location and staff are great.

Cons:

Was filthy and the water pressure was lower than a watering can.

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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P.H. • solo_traveller • nl
8
2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Harald • couple • de
5
Nicht, wenn man frische Luft in der Nacht haben will.
Pros:

Lage zentral.

Cons:

In einigen Zimmern ließen sich die Fenster nicht öffnen. Bei 32 Grad Außentemperatur waren die Zimmer ziemlich aufgewärmt. Wir tauschten das Zimmer. Hier konnte man ein Fenster einen kleinen Spalt öffnen. Zu wenig um einen Luftaustausch zu bekommen. Ventilatoren wurden allerdings gestellt.

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee