About this property

Historic Setting: Rockvale House in Lynton is housed in a historic building, offering a unique and charming atmosphere. The adults-only guest house features a terrace and water sports facilities, ideal for relaxation. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms include private bathrooms with walk-in showers, bathrobes, and free toiletries. Additional amenities include TV, electric kettle, and wardrobe, ensuring a comfortable stay. Dining Experience: Guests can enjoy an à la carte breakfast with full English or Irish options, vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free choices. Breakfast includes warm dishes, juice, and fruits, highly praised by visitors. Activities and Location: The property offers fishing and cycling activities. Blacklands Beach is a 14-minute walk away, while Exeter International Airport is 100 km distant. Nearby attractions include Dunster Castle (33 km) and Westward Ho! (48 km).

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

    • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

    • Breakfast info

    • Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free

    • Free parking available on-site


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

  • Steve
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    It was an old fashioned bed and breakfast with old fashioned manners and old fashioned standards which was amazing we thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would highly recommend
  • Patrick
    Ireland Ireland
    We could personalise our breakfast order in advance. The owners were very friendly and helpful. We were able to leave our car in the car park for a few hours after checking out while we walked in the locality. Great location in Lynton.
  • Angela
    Australia Australia
    Such warm and wonderful hosts, we had a most beautiful stay! Great location, incredible views, such a clean room & amazing breakfasts. I hope to make your blackcurrant jam recipe that you shared with me upon our return home ✨
  • Madeleine
    Germany Germany
    We had an absolutely wonderful stay! The lovely couple running this place is incredibly kind and attentive, always taking care of our wishes. The breakfast was outstanding – not only could we choose personally what we preferred, but there were...
  • Rosalind
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The most perfect hosts, who give a special personal service to everyone staying there. Homemade jams and bread, wonderful breakfasts, and outstanding omelettes. A very comfortable huge bed in a lovely bedroom. This was overlooking a beautiful...
  • Michelle
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The location was perfect to visit the cliff railway, Lynmouth, the valley of rocks, watersmeet and many more attractions. The breakfast was exceptional. Phil and Ness were perfect hosts. The attention to detail at the property was also...
  • Susanne
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great choice of breakfast- Many homemade products and generous portions. The view from my room of Lynton was pretty. Very helpful and friendly owners
  • Andrew
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent location within Lynton, near to the shops, pubs and restaurants. Really good choice for breakfast. Parking included which was a plus.
  • Chris
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Perhaps the best B and B I have stayed in. Perfect hosts with attention to detail
  • Paul
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Easy parking Ness and Phil made us feel welcome and would do anything to help you enjoy your stay. The breakfast was cooked fresh and very tasty.

Host Information

Company review score: 9.9Based on 526 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property information

The place to be for a thoroughly enjoyable, comfortable and tranquil stay on the sunniest side of the Lyn valley where you wake to bird-song and the sound of bleating sheep in the distance. Fresh home cooking is our speciality. Choose from our extensive breakfast menu. We have our own private car park adjacent to the house for your convenience. Rockvale House a large Victorian house, was initially the summer residence of a Bristol merchant. Having undergone several changes, it is now an elegant guest house with 6 en-suite guest rooms. The bar is well stocked, and the lounge has an open log fire, comfortable seating and a selection of books for your use. The area is very popular with walkers and cyclists with many scenic routes. Please ask to borrow maps of the local area. The town centre of Lynton is only a 2 minute walk away; it is linked to the harbour village of Lynmouth by the famous Victorian water powered cliff railway. Lynton offers a range of amenities such as a bank, post office, chemist, several places to eat and its own independent cinema. Whatever you choose to do in Exmoor you can be sure of a wa...

Neighbourhood information

Rockvale is located in the centre of Lynton, just by the Town Hall and a five minute walk from the Cliff Railway to Lynmouth. It has views over the town and surrounding hills.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • Restaurant #1

    No additional info available

House rules

Rockvale 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
From 07:00 to 10:30
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 are not allowed.

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.
Cards accepted at this property
VisaMastercard Cash is not accepted
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 Rockvale 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.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

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