Quiet room and great breakfast. Friendly hosts. Brilliant location

Stayed in August 2025

Great location. Really friendly . Penny and drew were great hosts and the breakfast was fabulous.

Stayed in August 2025

.. excellent from start to finish

Stayed in August 2025

No negatives to mention.

The hotel was an absolute guesthouse gem in Lynton, Devon and the hotel and town are a slice of heaven tucked away in the heart of Devon. The hosts were absolute legends. Warm, welcoming, and so genuinely kind—these folks know how to make you feel at home. It’s clear they take great pride in their beautiful guest house, and every little detail reflects this. From the cozy, absolutely spotless rooms to the charming decor, it’s obvious this is a place that’s been crafted and maintained with love, detail and absolute care. As for the facilities, everything was top-notch. The comfortable beds that felt like a cloud or the perfectly-equipped bathroom (hello, fluffy towels and great power shower pressure!), we had everything we needed for a really relaxing stay. Breakfast also amazingly good. Everywhere so spotlessly clean too. Lynton itself is just magical. The town’s charm is something straight out of a storybook. Nestled on the edge of National Park, the dramatic cliffs and lush green hills left us speechless. A real breath of fresh air for the soul and adventure. Loads of great places to eat and drink, also recommend the Victorian rail cable car to explore Lynmouth at the bottom. And the traditional cinema and town hall craft fayre and all the amazing shops. All in all, our experience here was nothing short of fantastic. If you're looking for a place that offers comfort, kindness, and a true taste of Devon’s magic, this is it. We’ll definitely be back. Super hosts and hotel, thankyou so, so much. Elisabeth and Carl Blythe (Yorkshire). Stayed Saturday 16th August 2025. We absolutely loved it.

Stayed in August 2025

Can’t think of anything that could be improved

Perfect quiet location, spacious comfortable room, exceptional breakfast

Stayed in August 2025

The room was super clean. The hosts were friendly and very attentive. Extra attention to detail was paid to everything, from the breakfast to the car parking. Room was light, very clean and comfortable.

Stayed in August 2025

All good!

South View Guest House – Lynton We had a wonderful stay at South View Guest House. The location is lovely, with beautiful surroundings and easy access to all that Lynton has to offer. Penny and Drew were fantastic hosts, giving great guidance about the local area and helping us make the most of our visit. The breakfast was absolutely delicious, and the warm, welcoming atmosphere made it a pleasure to stay here. A fabulous place to stay when visiting Lynton – highly recommended!

Stayed in August 2025

Nothing.

Friendly hosts. Comfy room. Great location.

Stayed in August 2025

We stayed for one night only but it was perfect accommodation for our stop over on the SWCP from Lynton. Very friendly hosts who pay attention to lots of detail from room decor to breakfast which was very generous and perfect!

Stayed in August 2025

Nothing

Ideal location, friendly staff, comfortable accommodation and excellent breakfast.

Stayed in July 2025

The guest house was spotlessly clean and ran by a lovely couple. Lots of choice for breakfast and cooked to perfection, piping hot and not at all greasy. We will be returning next summer.

Stayed in July 2025

A larger bed would have been appreciated, but we still found bed very comfortable

Breakfast selection and quality was brilliant. Very smart, comfortably appointed room.

Stayed in June 2025

Everything was just right.

Drew and Penny are wonderful and very friendly hosts. They made my stay very comfortable and provided me with everything I needed after a long day of walking. First class food and drink recommendations for the village, very nice and clean room with comfy bed and hot shower, complimentary tea/coffee/chocolate. Breakfast in the lovely dining room was just great! Fresh fruit, Greek yoghurt, muesli, eggs, etc. And of course plenty of tea (or coffee) to suit your taste. Thank you for having me! It was a much appreciated pleasure to stay with you. Will stay again when I am in the area.

Stayed in June 2025

Everything was perfect. The room was just a bit small but super comfortable and the bed amazing.

The location is wonderful*

Stayed in June 2025

The most excellent breakfasts and super helpful owners.

Stayed in June 2025

Lovely comfy room for us and a small side room for our son which was perfect. The breakfast was delicious and lots of small details which made it really special. A warm welcome from the hosts Drew and Penny who also gave us some recommendations of places to eat and activities to do in the area. Would highly recommend.

Stayed in May 2025

The room we were given was so very small that you could barely walk around the bed and the walls. They seemed to take a very small room, put a bed in it and say that was a valid room for a stay. Absolutely no room for 2 pieces of luggage. A bed with walls around it… disappointing.

The beautifully updated property was appreciated. The quality of workmanship and the attention to detail in decorating was appreciated.

Stayed in April 2025

Wonderful location and hosts

Stayed in May 2025

Penny and Drew were very welcoming and accommodating for our early start. We also were delayed by traffic but they were reassuring and helpful when we arrived late!

Stayed in May 2025

we absolutely loved the breakfast in the morning! great gluten free option!

Stayed in April 2025

Nothing!

Amazing location, lovely room with a view… the second bedroom was a great surprise!

Stayed in April 2025

Nothing! We only stopped 2 nights, but wish we'd booked longer. Accommodation was first class and the best we've stayed in. Nothing was too much trouble and our stay was a real pleasure..... definitely planning on going back.

Breakfast was amazing. It set us up for the days of sightseeing. Cooked to perfection (no slimey eggs here!) And the fruit salad, well....👌 amazing!

Stayed in April 2025

Absolutely nothing-if we come back to Lynton, we will be coming back here without even considering anywhere else.

Location was good-close to amenities and a short journey to the seafront. Quiet area, no road noise. Room was immaculately decorated, very well presented, and perfect size for two people. Bed was comfortable with a good supply of bedding and pillows. Cleanliness was obvious throughout. Hosts were polite, informative and friendly. Breakfast was outstanding with a good range of choice and high quality ingredients and presentation.

Stayed in November 2024

Everything about Southview was amazing. Wonderful friendly hosts, excellent breakfast featuring a monumental fruit salad. A couple of minutes to shops and restaurants. We loved our stay and will definitely be back.

Stayed in October 2024