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Sid Valley Country House Hotel

★★★ & Self Catering Cottages, Sidbury Nr Exeter, Sidbury, Sidmouth, GB

9.4 guest rating· 107 reviews

About this hotel

Outstanding Natural Beauty

Nestled in 14 acres of stunning natural beauty, this country house bed and breakfast is a serene escape for all guests.

Luxurious Amenities

Guests can enjoy the heated outdoor pool, spacious lounges, a cosy bar, and an excellent breakfast room offering home-prepared meals from local produce.

Convenient Location

Perfectly situated for exploring Sidmouth, Exeter, and Dartmoor, this property is an ideal base for both leisure and business travelers looking to uncover Devon's charm.

Book now to experience the perfect blend of relaxation and luxury at our countryside retreat.

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Rooms & rates

Three-bedroom Cottage - The Carriages

Sleeps 4 · 71 m² · Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)

  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchenette
  • Kitchen
  • Coffee/tea maker

Standard Double Room

Sleeps 2 · 22 m² · Double bed

  • Desk
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower

Room with Four-Poster Bed

Sleeps 2 · 30 m² · Double bed

  • Desk
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower

Twin Room

Sleeps 2 · 22 m² · 2× Twin bed

  • Desk
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower

Two-Bedroom Cottage - The Hay Barn

Sleeps 4 · 56 m² · Queen bed

  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchenette
  • Kitchen
  • Coffee/tea maker

Studio Cottage - The Stables

Sleeps 2 · 28 m² · Extra-large double bed (Super-king size), 2× Twin bed

  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchenette
  • Kitchen
  • Coffee/tea maker

Double or Twin Room with Garden View

Sleeps 2 · 23 m² · Double bed, 2× Twin bed

  • Desk
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower

King Size Room

Sleeps 2 · 33 m² · Extra-large double bed (Super-king size), 2× Twin bed

  • Desk
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower

Two Bedroom Cottage - The Dairy

Sleeps 2 · 57 m² · Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)

  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchenette
  • Kitchen
  • Coffee/tea maker

Superior Cottage - The Granary

Sleeps 2 · 39 m² · Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)

  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchenette
  • Kitchen
  • Coffee/tea maker

Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Heated pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor pool - seasonal
  • Pool cover
  • Pool with view
  • Swimming pool
  • Spa/wellness center
  • Free Parking
  • Accessible parking
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Snack bar
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  • Pets allowed
  • Beach
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Golf course
  • Business center
  • Room service
  • 24-hour security
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Access to health care professionals
  • Adult only
  • Allergy-free room
  • Auditory guidance
  • BBQ facilities
  • Bike tours
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Car hire
  • Cashless payment available
  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Concierge service
  • Contactless check-in/check-out
  • Cycling
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Delivered food - securely covered
  • Designated smoking area
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Fire extinguishers
  • First aid kit available
  • Fishing
  • Food delivered to guest room
  • Fruits
  • Games room
  • Garden
  • Grocery deliveries
  • Guest room sealed after cleaning
  • Guest rooms disinfected between stays
  • Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
  • Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
  • Heating
  • Higher level toilet
  • Hiking
  • Horse riding
  • Invoice provided
  • Ironing service
  • Key access
  • Laundry
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Lower bathroom sink
  • Luggage storage
  • Massage services
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Packed lunches
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Picnic area
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
  • Sanitized tableware & silverware
  • Security alarm
  • Shallow end
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
  • Smoke alarms
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Special diet menus - on request
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols
  • Sun terrace
  • Tennis court
  • Tennis equipment
  • Terrace
  • Walking tours
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wine/champagne

Location

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& Self Catering Cottages, Sidbury Nr Exeter, Sidbury, Sidmouth, GB

Check-in
from 03:00 PM to 09:00 PM
Check-out
until 10:00 AM

What guests say9.4107 reviews

+ Friendly hosts+ Excellent breakfast+ Beautiful surroundings+ Comfortable accommodationsSome areas could benefit from better WiFiMinor issues with room heating
Cleanliness9.2
Service9.7
Location9.4
Room Quality9.2
Amenities9.2
Value for Money9.2

Guest review

10.0

Superb rural location. Gorgeous views & gardens. Quiet, peaceful, charming. Accommodation (hay barn) excellent, fully eqiupped & very comfortable. Breakfasts & restuarant top class. Hosts Sarah & Stephen very amiable & particularly accommodating to our wish for family & friends to visit & stay. Would wholeheartedly recommend a stay & we very much hope to return. All in all a 10 out of 10 from us.

stephen · ES · 2026-07-20

A relaxing stay thoroughly enjoyed.

8.0

A well appointed and comfortable cottage with a charming garden overlooking a secluded quiet valley. The gently heated pool was a real bonus as were the amazing breakfasts (which were provided in the adjoining hotel). All warmly hosted by Sarah and Steve.

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Claire · GB · 2026-07-11

Relaxing stay

10.0

Outstanding views across the valley from inside our accommodation and places to sit outside. Pool was great, shallow but still able to swim. Welcoming hosts

Judith · GB · 2026-07-01

Guest review

10.0

Prachtige plek, met uitzicht op de vallei en vogel- en schaapgeluiden op de achtergrond. Het eten was fantastisch. Gastheer en gastvrouw helemaal top!

Mariette · NL · 2026-06-29

We bought what we thought would be a relaxing country holiday but were ultimately disappointed.

5.0

Lets start with the great things about the Granary cottage. Really comfortable bed Great shower Nice to have Smart TV’s. The bathroom and kitchen area both look new and the place is very clean. Views are spectacular and the gardens lovely. Steve and Sarah are both lovely people who go out of their way to deal with any problems

Now for the downside The food, although very nice, was seriously overpriced at £55 for 3 courses and I was surprised to be charged extra for water as it was on the table. Although the Granary was self catering, it was attached to a hotel and I had expected the high price to include daily cleaning and linen/towel changes, especially as there was an addition of £75 cleaning fee at the outset, but it wasn’t. We did get fresh towels daily at reception. There is no freezer compartment in the provided fridge, although they did provide us with a plug in mini freezer on request. The sofas, although comfortable, were too low for us oldies. We realised the fridge broke down in the Granary on day 2 as the shopping we bought was warm. They suggested we use the fridge in the Stables cottage and move in there for the remainder of our holiday. The extractor in the bathroom in the Stables didn’t work and with no opening window, we just had to air out the whole place daily. For the 5 nights we stayed, there was only one other couple in the place and so the hoped for possible sociable evenings in the hotel bar were not to be.

Wendy · ES · 2026-06-22

The moment we arrived we were welcomed by Stephen and Sarah who are exceptional hosts, not forgetting Max and Benson thi

10.0

The property and grounds are very well maintained and exceptionally clean

There was nothing to not like about the property.

Robert · GB · 2026-05-26

Good to know

If you are due to arrive after 21:00, if delayed for traffic reasons you must telephone the property to confirm your arrival time.

The Sid Valley does not accept payments made by check or American Express card.

Reception closes at 21:00.

Guests are advised to book tables in the evening restaurant in advance only and this is subject to an additional charge.

Please note, pets can only be accommodated in some rooms at the property, and there is a GBP 25 per day, per pet. Only small to medium dogs can be accommodated, and pets are only accommodated based on prior authorization from the property owners. Pets must be kept on a leash at all times at the property, and should not be allowed at the property on their own at any time. The owners of the property have a pet dog.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

Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

Children and extra bed policy

Children are not allowed.

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Internet

WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.