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Rising Sun Hotel
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About this hotel
Charming 14th-Century Thatched Inn
The Rising Sun Hotel, overlooking Lynmouth Bay, offers a unique stay in former fishermen's cottages with crooked staircases and low beams, providing a glimpse into the past.
Scenic Views and Fresh Local Cuisine
Enjoy picturesque cliffs, a small harbour, and fresh local seafood at the oak-panelled restaurant serving classic British dishes. Indulge in candlelit dinners featuring Lynmouth lobster and local game.
Elegant Bedrooms and Luxurious Bathrooms
Each room at Rising Sun Hotel boasts original features, a TV, tea/coffee facilities, and luxurious bathrooms with free toiletries. Some bathrooms even feature a stand-alone bath for a relaxing soak.
Book your stay at Rising Sun Hotel for a charming retreat with historic charm, delicious cuisine, and comfortable accommodations.
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Important Information
Please note that pets can only be accommodated in some rooms, and must be arranged with the hotel in advance. Guests can use the contact details found on their booking confirmation to request a dog.
When traveling with pets, please note Extra charge of £15.00 per dog, per night applies — any breed of dog is welcome.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.
A deposit may be required at the property.
Stay Details
Check-in from
02:30 PM
Check-out by
11:00 AM
Children
Allowed
Pets
Not allowed
Amenities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Heating
Pets allowed
Luggage storage
Bar
Packed lunches
Non-smoking throughout
Daily housekeeping
Shared lounge/TV area
Board games/puzzles
Beachfront
Special diet menus - on request
Outdoor furniture
Wine/champagne
Beach
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
Guest rooms disinfected between stays
Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
Physical distancing rules followed
Cashless payment available
Fire extinguishers
First aid kit available
Sanitized tableware & silverware
Invoice provided
Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
Smoke alarms
Physical distancing in dining areas
Key access
Food delivered to guest room
CCTV in common areas
Process in place to check health of guests
Access to health care professionals
Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety
Delivered food - securely covered
Security alarm
Thermometers for guests provided by property
Room Types
Superior Room
Up to 2 guestsKing bed (151-180 cm wide)
1 King Bed
Overlooking the sea
Layout - Separate sitting area
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, and room service (limited hours)
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathtub or shower, free toiletries, and towels
Comfort - Daily housekeeping and heating
Non-Smoking
Room is accessed via exterior corridors
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults
Beds
King bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
Sea View
In-room amenities
Coffee/tea makerPrivate bathroomHeatingElectric kettleRoom service (limited hours)Daily housekeepingSeparate sitting areaAccess via exterior corridorsFree WiFiBedsheets provided
Small Double Room
Up to 2 guestsDouble bed (131-150 cm wide)
The unit offers 1 bed.
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
In-room amenities
Smoke alarm
King Room with Sea View
Up to 2 guestsExtra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide)
The unit has 1 bed.
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide)
Room details
Sea View
In-room amenities
Sofa bedSmoke alarm
One-Bedroom Chalet
Up to 2 guests28 sqmQueen bed (151-180 cm wide)
This chalet consists of 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a bath or a shower and a hairdryer. Featuring a terrace with sea views, this chalet also provides a tea and coffee maker and a flat-screen TV. The unit offers 1 bed.
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
28 sqm
Sea View
In-room amenities
Coffee/tea makerTVHair dryerToiletPrivate bathroomHeatingTerraceClothes rackToilet paperBottle of waterChocolate or cookiesCotsShampooBody soapSmoke alarmHand sanitiser
Standard Double Room
Up to 2 guests13 sqmDouble bed (131-150 cm wide)
Elegant double room with original features and a private modern bathroom.
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Room details
13 sqm
In-room amenities
Coffee/tea makerTVHair dryerToiletPrivate bathroomHeatingElectric kettleWardrobe or closetClothes rackToilet paperBottle of waterChocolate or cookiesCotsShampooBody soapSmoke alarm
Double Room with Sea View
Up to 2 guests14 sqmDouble bed (131-150 cm wide)
Stylish room with original features, a private modern bathroom and wonderful sea views.
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Room details
14 sqm
Sea View
In-room amenities
Coffee/tea makerTVHair dryerToiletPrivate bathroomHeatingElectric kettleWardrobe or closetClothes rackToilet paperBottle of waterChocolate or cookiesCotsShampooBody soapSmoke alarm
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Guest reviews(766 total)
Provider-sourced guest reviews.
10/10
Reviewed Sep 17, 2026Beautiful location and the room was clean.
Everything was great. No complaints.
7/10
Reviewed Sep 7, 2026We have stayed before and love the building and know that the rooms are small but maybe a bit more than a kettle and instant coffee would have been nice, like a Nespresso. We stayed 2 nights and would have appreciated bottled mineral water.
I have a dairy allergy but no dairy free stuff available like no plant milk no dairy free spread.
7/10
Reviewed Aug 31, 2026Bedroom
Corridors in the hotel didnt feel safe
10/10
Reviewed Aug 23, 2026Perfect location, lovely food, a lovely place to stay
Nothing really it was just perfect
10/10
Reviewed Aug 10, 2026Perfect location very friendly
10/10
Reviewed Aug 5, 2026Great
Everything
10/10
Reviewed Aug 4, 2026A wonderful location right on the harbour. Quaint historical building. Beautiful room with lovely bathroom and claw foot bath. Friendly staff and excellent breakfast options.
Limited evening menu for vegetarians, only one main option.
10/10
Reviewed Jul 16, 2026Exceptional setting, so much character due to the age of the building, very helpful staff.
10/10
Reviewed Jul 15, 2026Le lieu est magique. Situé au pied de la mer et le port l’hôtel est sur un site magnifique. Le personnel est très accueillant et agréable.
7/10
Reviewed Jul 14, 2026Excellent position, real character
A very old, quirky, unique building but requires a general refurbishment of the common areas
8/10
Reviewed Jul 6, 2026Room 2. Was excellent and clean Carpets in hallway could do with updating.
Lots of flies in restaurant. A fly catcher of some sort might help,?
9/10
Reviewed Jun 21, 2026Very friendly and helpful staff. Comfortable, quiet room, with a view of the bay.
We ordered packed lunches, but using ham hock, instead of ham, in a ham sandwich was a bit too messy and fatty.
7/10
Reviewed Jun 16, 2026Location. Charm. Food
Bathroom
9/10
Reviewed Jun 12, 2026It had history and character with a good location.
Only to be aware that room nine has a slipper bath that is very difficult to get in and out of if you are 5 foot or under or not very agile.
9/10
Reviewed May 28, 2026Amazing breakfast as always. Location is perfect for Lynmouth. Hotel accommodated our dog which was great. Overall a lovely nights stay and we will be back.
10/10
Reviewed May 27, 2026Gran hotel histórico a lado del muelle, fue una gran experiencia. La comida fue muy buena, el staff muy amable y el cuarto en muy buenas condiciones y limpieza. Gran lugar para quedarte si viajas a Lynmouth! El pub es espectacular también! Realmente recomiendo visitar/hospedarte en este lugar!!
9/10
Reviewed May 24, 2026Where it was The lovely staff . it was clean . Lovely breakfast Dog friendly
N/A
10/10
Reviewed May 18, 2026The staff were excellent. Food was brilliant both our dinner in the evening and the morning breakfast.
Loved the room with a lovely bed and excellent bathroom.
10/10
Reviewed May 11, 2026Établissement hors du temps dans un cadre exceptionnel !
9/10
Reviewed May 10, 2026Great atmosphere in an historic setting. Excellent breakfast.
9/10
Reviewed May 7, 2026Absolutely stunning location with beautiful view of the harbour from the room. Breakfast was delicious - choose an option from the menu (e.g. Full English etc) with pastries and teas being self serve. Really lovely staff. Lots of character to the whole hotel and the room. The room had a wonderful bath. It was a fantastic stay.
Note that it is an older property and with it there are certain quirks (steep stairs, low ceilings, not totally accessible etc.) and some areas are in need or maintenance. I mentioned issues to the staff, they were really nice, changed the room and alerted the maintenance team. Really lovely hotel.
8/10
Reviewed May 7, 2026The hotel is is a great location, we really enjoyed our dinner, we both had the pork belly which was great, breakfast in the morning was also decent, glad they served real coffee (the place we stayed the night before only served instant). The staff were very friendly and helpful.
Disappointed we didn't book sooner to get a room with a bath.
8/10
Reviewed Apr 30, 2026Lekker,zeer lekker
Kamer mocht iets groter
8/10
Reviewed Apr 27, 2026Fascinating to stay in a hotel dating back to 1400's with a history of receiving some famous guests. Breakfast was excellent, staff very friendly and Lynmouth is an absolute gem of a location.
10/10
Reviewed Apr 27, 2026True history - Beautiful.
Stairs! But that’s just me!
10/10
Reviewed Apr 26, 2026Great breakfast in the morning , with the home made granola
9/10
Reviewed Apr 22, 2026Location Location! Quirkiness of beautiful old building. Breakfast was superb. Bed & bedding was very comfortable.
Carpets could do with a deep clean or change . Price of meals (though good food) was dear.
9/10
Reviewed Apr 20, 2026Perfect location, very quirky and pretty, great food and service
It was a little noisy, probably because of the age of the building
9/10
Reviewed Apr 12, 2026Right on the harbour, beautifully decorated room, great restaurant and bar, superb breakfast, staff lovely.
Not that it bothered me but it is an old 14th century building so there was a lot of steep stairs and narrow halls, I liked it but would be a problem for less able people.
6/10
Reviewed Apr 7, 2026Location is excellent 👌
Our standard double non sea view room (no 7) was a bit underwhelming and not as good as we were expecting from the website when we made our booking.
9/10
Reviewed Apr 6, 2026Fabulous staff and location Breakfast was amazing and dinner was fabulous too! We really loved our stay- a really friendly and homely vibe- we’d love to come back.
It’s a little noisy being above the pub at night (and the people in the next door room had a very loud fight- not the hotel’s fault!). Absolutely fine with ear plugs though- I still slept well and I’m a light sleeper so don’t be put off! Just bring some ear plugs if you are noise sensitive.
10/10
Reviewed Apr 5, 2026Egyedülló élmény megszállni ezen a helyen, olyan mint egy időutazás, mindenkinek ki kell próbálnia. A szobák felújjítottak és teljesen felszereltek. Az étteremben a vacsorát nem szabad kihagyni, egyedülálló gasztronómiai élmény.
10/10
Reviewed Mar 26, 2026Location
Nothing
8/10
Reviewed Mar 22, 2026We enjoyed our stay at The Rising Sun. There was a small issue with our room, but the staff were very helpful and dealt with it quickly which we really appreciated. The food was very good overall, and the location is lovely too
10/10
Reviewed Mar 21, 2026Location, staff, clean and tidy.
Nothing
8/10
Reviewed Mar 14, 2026Extraordinary location / amazing food / splendid beer 😎
8/10
Reviewed Mar 2, 2026Great location, staff very friendly and very helpful. Excellent breakfast. We dined in the restaurant on both evenings of our stay food food was delicious. We had a seaview room which although directly above bar/restaurant was very quiet. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay and look forward to returning.
We travelled with our 2 dogs and thought the £15 per dog per night rather steep. Although it didn't affect us the stairs to the rooms are very steep and very narrow and maybe a problem with limited mobility.
8/10
Reviewed Feb 25, 2026Charming hotel in a great location
Staff could have come across a little friendlier, would have liked to see them smiling.
9/10
Reviewed Feb 22, 2026The food in the restaurant and at breakfast was excellent. Friendly service. The rooms were a good size & ours even had a small sea view.
No real shower just an attachment to the bath. We were aware of this prior to travel. It did make showering slightly difficult.
9/10
Reviewed Feb 10, 2026Location friendly staff & lovely bedrooms. Food was excellent as was breakfast.
The bar & landings can be a little dark & really needs a refresher. Been like this since we first came over 10 years ago. The lovely decor in the bedrooms highlights it & also that outside is fresh & bright.
8/10
Reviewed Feb 8, 2026Friendly staff, amazing food, very quirky accommodation
Some steep stairs, perhaps not good for people with poor mobility
8/10
Reviewed Jan 30, 2026Position, views and character
Acoustic insulation was poor. We could hear people in next room very clearly.
10/10
Reviewed Jan 26, 2026The Staff were absolutely fantastic all of them nothing is a problem to them . The room was comfortable and excellent value for money and the food was great too
Nothing to dislike it’s perfect
9/10
Reviewed Jan 25, 2026Lovely place
10/10
Reviewed Jan 21, 2026The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful! The cottage was absolutely beautiful and you can not beat the location. The food was also outstanding. I would recommend this property over anywhere else in Lynmouth.
It’s not necessarily a criticism but there was a slight odour of wet dog in the cottage, particularly on the sofa. I appreciate this is unavoidable though when dogs are allowed in the property.
10/10
Reviewed Jan 19, 2026Location, service and comfort of room.
The weather!!!
10/10
Reviewed Jan 19, 2026Lovely historic building. Staff friendly and helpful, room lovely and cosy with a good selection of hot drink options. Food was absolutely beautiful and location right by the harbour just perfect. Will definitely stay there again
10/10
Reviewed Jan 19, 2026Very friendly, excellent food, great views
Nothing
10/10
Reviewed Jan 18, 2026Charming hotel and pub with bags of character with comfortable bedrooms.Staff very pleasant.Had dinner and breakfast, both very enjoyable
Outside the Reception area lt is a little untidy however it looks like work in progress
10/10
Reviewed Jan 16, 2026Lovely staff and great food
Bit cold! Wish they’d lit the fire
8/10
Reviewed Jan 5, 2026Everything, great location, nice room.
Nothing to complain about
8/10
Reviewed Jan 4, 2026Exception location . Very old hotel full of character . We had a great room with a bath . Food was good as was breakfast and staff lovely and accommodating
8/10
Reviewed Jan 4, 2026Lovely breakfast, friendly staff, quaint hotel, comfy bed, lovely clean sheets and towels, super view, amazing location.
Cramped dining room, expensive small mediocre desserts, no proper shower in bedroom or extractor fan, thin walls between bedrooms, bedroom was very small.
10/10
Reviewed Jan 2, 2026Wonderful staff, excellent location, good food. Really cute.
10/10
Reviewed Jan 1, 2026Our 3rd Twixmas stay at the beautiful Rising Sun. Beautiful location, lovely 14th century inn with amazing h food and hospitable staff.
10/10
Reviewed Dec 21, 2025Friendly staff, cosy room, tranquil location, good area for walking, dog friendly
8/10
Reviewed Dec 18, 2025Always great, excellent new manager very welcoming and good quality food
10/10
Reviewed Dec 14, 2025The room was spotless, it was cosy, had everything we needed, we didn't have breakfast as we left early because I wasn't well, which we both were bitterly disappointed, Lynmouth is a beautiful place
Everything was exceptional
10/10
Reviewed Nov 29, 2025The village and walks
9/10
Reviewed Nov 25, 2025Great location. Friendly staff
Nothing
9/10
Reviewed Nov 19, 2025We received a friendly welcome. We had dinner in the pub. The food was tasty and cooked to perfection mmm . The room had a comfortable double bed with an ensuite bathroom. There was tea and coffee making equipment in the room. There was a view of the estuary and sea although the bedroom window was at floor level. The morning breakfast was included in the price. There was a choice of breakfast continental and cooked. The staff were friendly and welcoming at all times.
It might have been difficult to park in the summer season.
10/10
Reviewed Nov 18, 2025excellent hotel/pub to stay on the seafront - ample on street parking plus two car parks not far away (one with car chargers) Wxcellent froom in the restaurant and a great breakfast
nothing - but the stairs up to the rooms are narrow and a little steep - the staff did take our bags up for us - excellent!
7/10
Reviewed Nov 17, 2025Exellent choice food was nice but warm /cold at breakfast
Room could have been bigger but understand its a old property with character very clean and cosy food could have been hotter breakfasts were nice but on the verge of cold
8/10
Reviewed Nov 12, 2025View from the room was wonderful - right over the harbour. Our room was extremely comfortable and despite being over the bar, we heard very little noise. DInner and breakfast were really excellent and so much better than anticipated.
10/10
Reviewed Nov 6, 2025Staff were incredibly helpful and friendly. The food was outstanding. The view over the harbour was really lovely. The building itself was quirky - just mind your head!
There wasn't really anything to complain about.
8/10
Reviewed Nov 1, 2025Beautiful location, amazing sea view, friendly staff. Really worth visiting.
The food is not as it was, breakfast was " just enough " to get you going.
10/10
Reviewed Oct 31, 2025Génial, personnel très sympa, chambres confortables, très bien situé, très bonne ambiance
Rien
7/10
Reviewed Oct 26, 2025Location was good, room comfortable but a little cramped. Bathroom good, recently updated I guess.
Guest Feedback
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What guests love
- •Friendly staff
- •Great location
- •Delicious food
Areas to consider
- •Odour in room
- •Limited parking
- •Some rooms need refurbishment
Cleanliness
7.54/10There was a mention of a slight odour and general room quality issues in some reviews.
Service
9.01/10Multiple reviews praised the friendliness and helpfulness of the staff.
Location
9.05/10The location was frequently praised, being described as beautiful and ideal.
Room Quality
8/10Some concerns about room size and furnishings were mentioned, though many found them comfortable.
Amenities
8.53/10Basic amenities were noted, with some reviews highlighting the need for improvements.
Value for Money
8.49/10Many reviewers felt that the experience matched or exceeded expectations given the pricing.
Food and Beverage
8.04/10Food received mixed reviews with praise for taste but feedback on temperature and variety.
Overall Experience
8.51/10Overall, guests reported positive experiences with significant praise and a few minor complaints.