About this property

Historic Setting: Lion House Bed & Breakfast with Restaurant in Combe Martin is housed in a historic building, offering a unique and elegant atmosphere. Modern Amenities: Guests enjoy free WiFi, a sun terrace, restaurant, bar, and outdoor seating area. Additional facilities include a lounge, 24-hour front desk, and free on-site private parking. Dining Experience: The modern, romantic restaurant serves British, Indian, seafood, steakhouse, local, and European cuisines, accommodating vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free diets. Breakfast is highly praised by guests. Local Attractions: Combe Martin Beach is 2 km away, Lundy Island 36 km, Royal North Devon Golf Club 37 km, Westward Ho! 38 km, and Dunster Castle 48 km from the property. Exeter International Airport is 93 km distant.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

    • Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
2 single beds
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Andrew
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    This is most definitely the best B & B I’ve stayed at. It’s clean, rooms are big. There are loads of extra details like a flask you can borrow. Shower was powerful and hot water. Breakfast was amazing. Host was very welcoming.
  • Lynne
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Andrew was superb. Friendly, welcoming with a wonderful sense of humour. The accomadation had everything we could want & the bed was the most comfortable I have slept in away from home. An excellent night's sleep. The restaurant menu gave a varied...
  • Julia
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Best B&B we have ever stayed in. Andrew accommodated an early check in which allowed us to change in comfort to attend a local wedding. Room was lovely with lots of extra touches. Breakfast was exceptional with a large choice of good quality items.
  • Tracey
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The Bed and Breakfast was Fantastic. Lovely host, Gorgeous evening meal and Cocktails and wonderful Breakfast
  • Joanne
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Our room was spacious and had everything we needed. The breakfast was amazing with plenty to choose from. Andrew was welcoming and friendly.
  • Supercharged
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Had a warm welcome on arrival, our room was very well equipped & clean. Breakfast & evening meal menu’s offer a great choice & quality. We cannot thank Andrew enough for making our stay very pleasant.
  • Stephanie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great host. Friendly and happy to help any way he can. Superb breakfast. So many more little extras in the room than usual.
  • Graeme
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Way exceeded our expectations, exceptional attention to detail, lovely room spotlessly clean, breakfast amazing, evening meal fantastic in quality, choice, portion and price. So pleasing to find somewhere where the guest is the top priority
  • Hazel
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Andrew is a brilliant host. Breakfast is brilliant, everything for everybody.
  • Joanna
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Andrew was an excellent host and made us very welcome. Breakfast was delicious and the portions were very generous.

Managed by Andrew Bates

Company review score: 9.9Based on 547 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property information

A former Public House/Inn built in 1890, Lion House offers Bed and Breakfast accommodation with four light and spacious rooms providing our guests with the highest levels of quality and comfort. Free, super-fast Wi-Fi is available throughout the entire building and outside areas. Ample free parking avaiable and storage for bicycles available upon request. Come to Combe Martin and you’ll have all the ingredients for a perfect North Devon holiday, dramatic coastal scenery and lots to do nearby. Secluded sandy beaches, dramatic coastal scenery and nearby Dinosaur Park For fans of the great outdoors, hike along to Little Hangman (the tallest sea cliff in mainland Britain), or follow the 230 hidden steps down to Golden Cove for some spectacular views. Situated on the South West Coast Path, Combe Martin is also home to several dog-friendly pubs and local stores; great for provisions along your journey. If you fancy getting out on the water, book a chartered fishing or wildlife trip (leaving from Ilfracombe harbour), or alternatively hire a kayak and take to the calm waters in the bay.

Languages spoken

English,Portuguese

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • Lion Lounge
    • Cuisine
      British • Indian • Seafood • Steakhouse • Local • European
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Dinner • Cocktail hour
    • Ambiance
      Modern • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

Lion House Bed & Breakfast with Restaurant takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 21:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 15 years are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 07:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Lion House Bed & Breakfast with Restaurant in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.