About this property

Comfortable Accommodation: South View Guest House in Lynton offers four-star comfort with private bathrooms, garden views, and carpeted floors. Each room includes a tea and coffee maker, electric kettle, TV, and free toiletries. Exceptional Facilities: Guests enjoy a tennis court and free WiFi. Additional amenities include a seating area, interconnected rooms, and a wardrobe. Breakfast options include full English/Irish, vegetarian, and vegan. Prime Location: Located 100 km from Exeter International Airport, the guest house is a 14-minute walk from Blacklands Beach. Nearby attractions include Dunster Castle (33 km), Lundy Island (47 km), and Westward Ho! (48 km). Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated for its breakfast, host, and room comfort, South View Guest House ensures a pleasant stay for all visitors.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Situated in the best rated area in Lynton, this property has an excellent location score of 9.8

    • Breakfast info

    • Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan


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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
1 double bed
1 double bed
1 double bed
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1 single bed
1 double bed
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1 single bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Bernhard
    Austria Austria
    This is probably the best B&B I've ever been to. The room was cozy with a nice view, the village is beautiful and close to the B&B (yet it's still very quiet at night), the hosts are most welcoming and helpful, the breakfast is phantastic. We...
  • Diana
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Quiet room and great breakfast. Friendly hosts. Brilliant location
  • Julie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location. Really friendly . Penny and drew were great hosts and the breakfast was fabulous.
  • Anna
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Perfect quiet location, spacious comfortable room, exceptional breakfast
  • Daniela
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The room was super clean. The hosts were friendly and very attentive. Extra attention to detail was paid to everything, from the breakfast to the car parking. Room was light, very clean and comfortable.
  • Marta
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    South View Guest House – Lynton We had a wonderful stay at South View Guest House. The location is lovely, with beautiful surroundings and easy access to all that Lynton has to offer. Penny and Drew were fantastic hosts, giving great guidance...
  • Viki
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We stayed for one night only but it was perfect accommodation for our stop over on the SWCP from Lynton. Very friendly hosts who pay attention to lots of detail from room decor to breakfast which was very generous and perfect!
  • Robert
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Ideal location, friendly staff, comfortable accommodation and excellent breakfast.
  • Gail
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The guest house was spotlessly clean and ran by a lovely couple. Lots of choice for breakfast and cooked to perfection, piping hot and not at all greasy. We will be returning next summer.
  • Judith
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Breakfast selection and quality was brilliant. Very smart, comfortably appointed room.

Host Information

Company review score: 9.9Based on 264 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property information

Conveniently located in the heart of Lynton, nestled in the beautiful Exmoor National Park, South View House was built in 1905 when Lynton was expanding in the Edwardian Era so as to provide additional accommodation for the burgeoning tourist trade. It has been a welcoming abode for most of its hundred year history and continues to provide comfortable, contemporary accommodation to both local and foreign tourists Perfectly situated close to local walks and history, the South West Coast Path, The Valley of the Rocks and the Lynton and Lynmouth funicular Cliff Railway, South View House truly offers an idyllic place to holiday. Our complimentary hearty breakfast served in our recently redesigned spacious dining room, will set you up for a day of exploring. Vegan, vegetarian, food intolerances and allergens catered for. There is limited on-site parking at South View House so please contact us direct for availability before booking. Please note however plenty of additional on-street parking is easily found between 16:00 and 12:00 noon, and a reasonably priced carpark is not too far away.

Neighbourhood information

Southview Guest House is located in the centre of Lynton, within a five minutes walk of restaurants, shops, and local attractions. It is also within easy walking distance of the famous Victorian cliff railway that connects to Lynmouth. Lynton is situated on top of the highest cliffs in England amongst the rolling hillsides of Exmoor with its stunning scenery and wildlife. A quiet village steeped in local history but still retaining its Victorian and Edwardian heritage.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

House rules

South View Guest House takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 16:00 to 19:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 10:00
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 5 years are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

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.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform South View Guest House 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.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.