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About this property
Historic Setting: The Smugglers Rest in Mortehoe offers a unique stay within a historic building. Guests enjoy a lounge, evening entertainment, and balconies with stunning views. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature private bathrooms, walk-in showers, and free WiFi. Additional amenities include tea and coffee makers, hairdryers, and sofa beds. Dining Experience: The on-site restaurant serves dinner with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free options. Breakfast includes continental and full English/Irish selections. Activities and Location: Guests can enjoy water sports, fishing, windsurfing, canoeing, cycling, and diving. Rockham Beach is less than 1 km away, while Bull Point Lighthouse is 2 km distant. Exeter International Airport is 104 km from the property.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular facilities
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Sharon
United Kingdom
“Lovely location, excellent breakfast very clean and modern friendly welcoming owners” - Tim
United Kingdom
“The staff were incredibly helpful and the most wonderful location in a quaint English village..perfect in every sense” - Julie
United Kingdom
“We always stay here the breakfast is amazing and the restaurant food is second to none .we always stay in the Lee room nice and comfortable! We park our car and never use it until it’s time to go home ,we walk everywhere partly to burn of all the...” - Angie
United Kingdom
“Stacey & Will welcoming, friendly and super helpful. Went out of their way to help when we had forgotten to pack something we needed. Will organised our parking permit which made things alot easier on arriving. Room very clean and extra comfy...” - John
United Kingdom
“Had a great stay at the Smugglers, room was comfy and beautifully decorated with some nice touches including a Nespresso machine (pods replaced daily) Breakfast was exceptionally good, with great variety to choose from, all very well presented and...” - Kathrin
United Kingdom
“Charming very friendly, helpful, hospitable hosts. Convenient for walking the SW coast path with a local bus stop outside the door. Delicious wide choice for breakfast included and very good high quality but expensive dinner menu. Mortehoe is a...” - John
United Kingdom
“Ideal location for what we wanted, Will & Stacy were great hosts, friendly, helpful and very welcoming. Great choices for breakfast (we didn't eat there in evening) Very quiet at night as well, overall we enjoyed our mini break at Smugglers...” - Melanie
United Kingdom
“The property has been renovated to high standard and well maintained. Quality of the restaurant food is fantastic - including a broad breakfast choice and fabulous food quality. The Bistro was equally great, plus a lovely atmosphere. The property...” - Shane
United Kingdom
“Lovely b&b friendly hosts , they make you very welcome . Rooms great and the food is fantastic. Just a short walk into Woolacombe.” - Freeman
United Kingdom
“A very good breakfast, a good variety, and better quality than many we have had.”
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Language spoken
EnglishProperty surroundings
Restaurants
- Miss Feas Bistro
- Open forDinner
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
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Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.


The fine print
Please inform The Smugglers Rest 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.