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3 out of 5
The Captain's House
1 Tors Road, Lynmouth, England

Reviews

7.4

Good

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 142 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Christina

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Callum, Englefield Green

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly hosts and a great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Lynne

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

2/10 Terrible

John

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

2/10 Terrible

Robert

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fun
A interesting decor and owners were very nice
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Maureen

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely aspect, spotless room, would have preferred en suite bathroom, even though private bathroom on same landing. I stayed at top of prooerty in single room, personally found stairs a bit of a trial . Very quiet, can't comment on food as room only. Nice to have tea making facilities in room. Bed comfortable and warm. Beautiful gardens outside, well appointed for stroll to beach and village.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

David

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Avoid. Found out, common knowledge in the town that 'he' has a terrible reputation; been up for sale for years-no wonder. Arrogant and insulting. Room full of faults.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall good all round
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

ANTONELLA

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent position to explore Watersmeet and Valley of the Rocks. Incredibile and breathtaking views never seen in my life! The hotel has his peculiar Victorian style, which we absolutely loved! Super clean and tidy, everything in the hotel was looked after and very well maintained. Just perfect! I can't wait to come back here again
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Character and charm
We really loved our stay , the hosts were very welcoming and breakfast was lovely. We enjoy staying somewhere with character and it definitely has that !and it was super clean .lynmouth is beautiful and there is plenty to do in the area we reckon the circular walk to Watersmeet and Countisbury and also the riding sun pub if you want a fancy meal We would definitely stay again Thankyou 🙂
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Stephen

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Lovely B&B
Lovely small room overlooking the river. The sound of the river flowing was relaxing and therapeutic. The host was charming as well as his wife and son. I was upgraded which was another bonus.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Blake Jules

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice location, scenic and peaceful but handy for local amenities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

MR P A

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The views from this property is stunning
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

4/10 Poor

Ady

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Too much money for very little.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Serena

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

4/10 Poor

Karen

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very old property. Pleasant owners, however furnishings ancient, only x2 . Bath towels, x2 of us,not changed during our x3 night stay, hotel staff “forgot “ to service out room on one day. Mismatched old bedding and towels,felt like they belonged in my grandparents era! The pillows were 2ins thick and solid! Low ceilings,couldn’t be helped. Breakfast was good. Don’t think I’d recommend Sorry
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
3 Night Stay During Busy Summer Holiday Period
The Captain’s House is set in a picturesque location. We stayed in the room which was accessed from the pretty garden via a spiral staircase. We were made to feel welcome from the time we arrived to the time we departed. The host was fully of local knowledge and pointed us to the places to visit. The breakfast was fair and the room dated but this is what we expected and this added to the unique charm. The only downside was the parking was not onsite but was along the lane next to the river and B&B, so once you had a spot to park, you couldn’t move your car, as spaces were sparse during the day. Also Lynmouth was busy and all bars and restaurants were fully booked, so had to take chance by eating early outside. There are great walks from the B&B to the Valley of the Rocks and following the river up the valley to Watersmeet, Rockford. Would we stay again, yes is the answer.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

KONSTANTINA

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Unless you are desperate for N Devon, go elsewhere
The guy who runs the hotel is fine - just treat is little foibles with a pinch of salt. He’s old school, and is actually quite helpful regarding trip advice etc. The hotel itself is a stereotype of terrible British coastal bed and breakfasts. Damp smelling, fairly dirty, tiny rooms, outdated decor, no toiletries (and little toilet paper), horrible carpets, lumpy beds, leaky pipes etc. The ‘continental’ breakfast is cardboard toast and a limited range of cereals (i.e. a British breakfast from the 1970s); the full English breakfast is ok, but the sausages and egg aren’t great. North Devon isn’t a cheap place to stay of course, but at £140 per night this hotel is still not good value for money. Were it £70 per night it would be ok.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The captain's house.
Family run business for over 30 years , lovely historic building right along the river lyn , Clifford the owner very helpful and knowledgeable about the history of the building and devon in general, we both had a lovely stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

6/10 Okay

Helen

Travelled with partner
The B&B is in a lovely position next to the river. We had a brilliant view from our room. The decor and furnishings are very eclectic and some bizarre. The property could do with a declutter. Initially there was a mix-up with our booking and we were shown to the wrong room, so not a good start. Breakfast was served too late - we were walking SWCP and needed an early start.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Highly recommend
Great 3 night stay. Comfortabke and clean. Lovely cooked vegetarian breakfast. Lovely hosts. Beautiful area. Would highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

6/10 Okay

Agnieszka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Robertas

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

2/10 Terrible

Anne

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

2/10 Terrible

Catherine

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

6/10 Okay

Teresa

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Disappointed
The room was small and needs updating. The en suite also needs updating The general areas were lovely. The breakfast was very disappointing. Cheap sausages, coffee, orange juice. It was inconsistent i had bacon and 2 egg's my husband had 1 egg no bacon. We had ordered a full English. The place was clean. Not worth £120 for 1 night
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

MR SM

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really nice stay. Cliff is a great host and Lynmouth is absolutely stunning. the BnB is in a lovely spot right by a beautiful flowing river. Delicious breakfast too.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place, perfect location
Really great hotel with lots of character. Perfect location with very attentive host.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ivaylo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Picturesque place
Really picturesque place. Our room had a river view, which was beautiful. The host was very helpful with dinner and trips guidance.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My grandparents honeymoon!!
Even though short the time at the Captains House was lovely and perfect. I will want to stay longer next time.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Warm welcome and comfortable room
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful rooms. Totally spotless . Loved it
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

6/10 Okay

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Lovely stay
Lovely location, nice guesthouse, knowledgeable and friendly host, decent breakfast, everything clean and tidy. Downsides were the thin walls and quite loud electric shower (though the water pressure was good!)
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Len

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a lovely house, the beds were uncomfortable but that’s my only negative,
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quaint place
Clean, friendly, quaint, well situated, very good
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Zachary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Second time staying at the captains house. Owners very friendly. Beautiful setting. Room spacious and comfortable. Will be staying again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good breakfast, lovely room with an amazing view of the river, very nice, accomodating staff. We loved the relaxing sound of the river in the evening and got an amazing night sleep. We'll be back.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owners were so lovely & so knowledgeable of the area
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
End of May Bank Holiday Stay
We had an amazing 3 nights and very thankful for the advice of our host for some places to visit and see. Great setting, easy to park and its was a wonderful place to stay with sounds of the river. It's a traditional B&B/Guest house setup, owner operated, clean rooms, powerful shower and very comfortable. I've seen some unsavourily reviews, I'd suggest take them with a pinch of salt, if you are expecting a London style hotel, then you are not going to get that here. But if you are looking to be welcomed into someones home, staying within a stones through of the river Lyn, a short walk from Watersmeet and the town, then this is for you. Thankful to have found "The Captains House" and will return in the future, thank you!
Looking towards Lynmouth
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021