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Orchard House Hotel

Stay at Orchard House Hotel in Lynmouth, a 4.5★ rated hotel offering ocean-view rooms, free breakfast, bar, hot tub, and easy access to Exmoor National Park.

12 Watersmeet Rd, Lynmouth EX35 6EP, United Kingdom View on map
9/10
Exceptional Based on 134 recent guest reviews
Free Wi-Fi Free breakfast Laundry service Pet-friendly Kid-friendly
What recent guests emphasize

Comfortable stay with warm hospitality and charming location

Guests consistently highlight the welcoming hosts, comfortable and cozy rooms (some with sea views), and excellent breakfasts. The hotel’s convenient location close to the beach and local attractions is also frequently appreciated.

Guests often praise

  • Friendly, accommodating hosts who go above and beyond to ensure a pleasant stay
  • Comfortable, clean rooms with some featuring four-poster beds and ocean views
  • High-quality, freshly prepared breakfasts with varied options and dietary considerations
  • Quiet atmosphere despite proximity to the road and local amenities
  • Pet-friendly policy and welcoming environment for dogs

Worth knowing

  • The property is an older building with character, which may not suit guests expecting modern decor throughout
  • No air conditioning or fitness center on site; cooling may be limited during warm weather
  • Limited dining options with a small restaurant and a bar; pre-ordering dinner is recommended
  • No airport shuttle service available; public transport connections require checking schedules carefully
  • Parking and access details are best clarified directly when booking to avoid confusion

Best for

  • Visitors seeking a peaceful, homely base close to the beach and Exmoor National Park
  • Couples and solo travelers looking for cozy rooms with personal touches
  • Pet owners wanting a dog-friendly stay with welcoming hosts
  • Hikers and outdoor enthusiasts exploring nearby coastal paths and natural attractions
  • Guests valuing personalized service and a relaxed, small-hotel atmosphere
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About this property

Welcome to Orchard House Hotel

Orchard House Hotel is a modest 4.5-star property situated on Watersmeet Road in Lynmouth, just a short 5-minute walk from the Atlantic coastline and 8 minutes from the Lynmouth National Park Centre. The hotel features casual guest rooms, some offering ocean views, with a focus on comfort rather than luxury. Several guests have praised rooms for their quiet atmosphere, cozy beds, and sea views, including options with four-poster beds.

The hotel provides several practical amenities such as free Wi-Fi, complimentary breakfast, a restaurant, bar, and a hot tub for relaxation. It welcomes families and pets, making it suitable for a variety of visitors. Facilities like laundry service and a smoke-free environment add to the convenient stay experience, although there is no pool, air conditioning, fitness center, or airport shuttle.

Guests often highlight the friendly and attentive hosts who contribute to a welcoming, low-key atmosphere. Breakfast receives consistent positive remarks for quality and variety, with flexibility to accommodate dietary needs. The location is well-suited for walkers and outdoor enthusiasts interested in exploring nearby attractions such as the Valley of Rocks, Exmoor National Park, and the Lynton & Lynmouth Cliff Railway.

While the building reflects its older style, it is described as well cared for, and the hotel manages to balance a quiet retreat with easy access to local amenities. Those arriving by air may find Exeter Airport the most convenient, approximately an hour and a half away by car. The hotel’s setting along the A39 road provides straightforward access for travelers driving to the area.

Summary compiled by GoHotelly editors from verified guest reviews, partner descriptions and editorial notes.
Facilities & essentials

What's on-site and what you should know before you arrive

The short version: what's available day-to-day, and the key practical details most travelers search for.

Most popular facilities

Free Wi-Fi
Free breakfast
Laundry service
Pet-friendly
Kid-friendly
Restaurant
Hot tub
Golf course
Bar
Smoke-free

Not available at this property

Pool
Air-conditioned
Airport shuttle
Fitness center
Verified guest reviews

What recent guests are actually saying

Reviews from travelers who stayed here in the last 12 months, grouped to help you spot the pattern quickly.

MB
Michael Baggat Mar 13, 2026
10

I had an amazing time on holiday in Lynmouth and this was an excellent base of operations. Rooms were comfy and quiet i fell asleep to the sound of a river nightly. Room 2 where i stayed had a four poster bed, and sea view. The breakfast was great tasting, and well served in a quant dinning room and it's dog friendly. Very grateful for them allowing us to stay.

GH
Glen Henbest Mar 07, 2026
10

what a gem!! Wonderful 2 night stay over Easter for motorcycle event. Yvonne and Jason were amazing hosts and nothing was too much trouble. Rooms Beds Breakfast were first class as was the cider and red wine and the chats with them in the evening! And Tilly pup would definitely recommend the sausages. Thank you so much

PLM
phil le mas Feb 12, 2026
10

Great little welcome chat with Jason, lovely comfortable warm room with a great en-suite, superb breakfast with an array of options! 5 stars for me! Beth was lovely too :)

SB
Steve Bishop Feb 12, 2026
10

Excellent!! We stayed at 4 places during a coast walk, and this was the all round best for value for the quality, etc. Its a quaint, delightful and very well cared for place, nice sitting room etc, our room had sea view and 4 poster etc. Breakfast the best we've had all trip... Very flexible in caring for diets, etc, and mix and match pre ordering the night before, so you know it will be perfect, and homemade stuff (really good) of many kinds added in. They made sure they got stuff in for our diets. Ps, incl. breakfast fruit salad... totally fresh... (unlike a certain purple chain hotel) Very welcome after 2 days on the hills with no shops! The hosts are wonderful! Really friendly, skilled, but also low key and leave you to it. Ps if you're walking 11 miles from Porlock on the coast path, you are not going to want to go the extra km up the cliff to Lynton for a hotel. I'm so glad we stayed here. PPS, you can pre order a dinner as long as you do so at breakfast time. I'm sure it would be lovely too. I say this as a lot of the Lynmouth eateries were only due to be open again on Thursday (!) so the curious walker might want to consider that. There is a bus that goes virtually hourly from virtually outside this hotel to Lynton and on to Barnstaple station (check the bus company website, as Google maps is wrong). More than the other places I stayed this trip, and based on our lovely room I'd love to come back to this hotel.

NS
nadinelucy S Feb 07, 2026
10

I would leave 6 stars if I could! Beautiful building in a fab location, very easy to walk to the coast path and the village. Jason was really friendly and even drove us to the pub and collected us so we could both have a drink which was totally unexpected but lovely! The room was cosy, beautifully presented and spotlessly clean. VERY comfy bed. Breakfast was lovely, we had a full English and a veggie one, both cooked to perfection, and a massive pot of proper coffee which was perfect. Lovely place, lovely people and Dora dog had a great time too! Highly recommended and we would love to come back.

EML
E M Lee Jan 17, 2026
10

We love this place! Yvonne, Jason and Caroline (Michelle too last year!) are absolutely wonderful people who will do everything to make sure you have a fab stay. We consider them friends, as the little hanging sign on the door handle says. Our little boy absolutely loves staying here and refers to it as “going to Jason’s” when we talk about going on holiday. The breakfasts are fab, the rooms are lovely and totally unrelated to the property itself but Lynmouth is such a lovely place. Having stayed here multiple times, it’s safe to say we can’t agree with the negative comments. The building is an older property as shown in the photos (which maybe some people have missed?) and if you’re unsure about things like parking all you have to do is ask - it’s not rocket science but best to ask any questions upon booking so you know in advance! Jason and Yvonne are probably the best hosts ever and will do everything they can (and more!) to make your stay as lovely as possible! We absolutely love staying here. Thank you guys for everything you do! Love Em, Mike & Jacob x

MT
Mr Teatime Jan 16, 2026
10

Sooooo friendly. Like visiting a family member. They were super welcoming for us and our small pug Luna. We had a four poster bed room with a sofa and it was excellent. Easy walking distance to the nearby facilities. Very quiet at night, even with being near the road. Would come back again happily and it's a easy recommendation. They also have a bar available and hot tub for a small extra fee. Really excellent all round.

CH
Chris HH Dec 24, 2025
10

Really exceeded our expectations! Perfect location, great building with lots of character, our room had been recently redecorated to a very high standard. Very warm welcome by Caroline who was lovely. Really comfortable bed and room, slept really well. Great cooked breakfast. We’ll definitely stay again!

Location & neighborhood

Where you'll find Orchard House Hotel

Lynmouth, United Kingdom

A 5-minute walk from the closest beach along the Atlantic Ocean, this modest hotel alongside the A39 road is 8 minutes on foot from the Lynmouth National Park Centre.

  • Bottom Meadow Car Park 19 min Walk
  • Lyndale Coach Park (Bay 1) 1 min Walk
  • The Studio 24 min Walk
  • Bristol Airport 2 hr 1 Car · 5 hr 20 Transit
  • Cardiff Airport 2 hr 55 Car · 6 hr 56 Transit
  • Exeter Airport 1 hr 22 Car · 3 hr 58 Transit
Things to do nearby

Worth the walk or a quick ride

Curated spots travelers usually pair with a stay in United Kingdom. Distances are rough real-world times, not straight-line.

Valley of Rocks 1 reviews

Valley of Rocks

S W Coast Path, Lynton EX35 6JH, United Kingdom

4.9 · Hiking Area
Lynton & Lynmouth Cliff Railway 8,012 reviews

Lynton & Lynmouth Cliff Railway

The Cliff Railway, The Esplanade, North Devon, Lynmouth EX35 6EQ, United Kingdom

4.7 · Tourist Attraction
Exmoor National Park 4,999 reviews

Exmoor National Park

United Kingdom

4.8 · National Park
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