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Reviews of Southdown B&B

1 Southdown Cottages Higher Clovelly, Clovelly, EX39 5SA, United Kingdom

#2 of 9 hotels in Clovelly

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 71 B&B reviews

9.6

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    10.0

  • Comfort

    9.9

  • Location

    9.3

  • Facilities

    9.8

  • Staff

    10.0

  • Value for money

    9.9

  • Free WiFi

    10.0

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  • Reviewed: 27 August 2025

    10
    A lovely stay, shame they’re retiring (Enjoy)
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Very clean & very comfortable . Lovely breakfast.. Many thanks x

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 August 2025

    10
    Exceptional standards with friendly hosts.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was nothing we didn’t like.

    Fabulous location and B&B with two great hosts. The breakfast was excellent and we felt very welcome.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 August 2025

    10
    Hospitable hosts, excellent breakfast, highly recommended.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    All was good.

    Comfortable, immaculate B&B. Friendly hospitable hosts. Excellent cooked breakfast including omelette and vegan choices. Bedroom had nice sea view. Kettle, coffee, tea, biscuits, fresh milk in shared fridge provided. Good location to visit Clovelly and coastal paths around Hartland Quay. Several pubs in nearby Hartland for dinner - we liked the Anchor Inn.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 16 August 2025

    10
    Great service, Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was nothing I didn't like.

    The Hosts were great from start to finish. The room was great lovely atmosphere comfy bed. Great location for visiting area. Sea views from bedroom windows. Free parking. Full size fridge on landing with fresh milk . An other drinks to buy. Or just use for ur own drinks. My whole experience was very calming an so relaxing 5*****

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 15 August 2025

    9.0
    Relaxing, peaceful and well worth the cost.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The traffic noise was just outside your window, but was acceptable after 11.

    We were well looked after, breakfast was what you required, Helen and Brian were excellent hosts and were great with information and general conversation.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 June 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Leaving !

    Accommodation lovely building,room clean tidy and well presented.Bed linen crisp and ironed. Food freshly cooked well presented. Helen and Brian look after their guests.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 22 June 2025

    10
    Great base for Hartland Peninsula.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Nothing.

    For visiting the Hartland Peninsula I think it's a very central location. Clovelly and Hartland are very close. The B & B was clean and inviting. Hosts Helen and Brian could not have been more thoughtful and helpful. The room was comfortable and well equipped. There was even a small fridge to keeps drinks cool. Breakfasts wery very good, aside from cereals, yogurt and fruit, and kind of egg combination was possible.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 June 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We stayed over night during a trip to Clovelly. Brain and Helen are fantastic hosts with a beautiful and clean b and b. The bed was incredibly comfortable and we received a lovely breakfast in the morning. We would highly recommend Southdown B and B

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 16 June 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A great relaxed stay. Very friendly and helpful hosts. Comfortable room. Great breakfast.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 June 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Having ro leave!

    Helen and Brian were so friendly and helpful. The room was spacious and clean with a lovely view, the food was all coked freshly to order and there was a good selection of cereals and spreads. A really lovely place to stay.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 June 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everthing Absolutely lovely.

    Just everything.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 May 2025

    10
    Very enjoyable, comfortable and friendly with an excellent breakfast!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We would have preferred to walk every where, but the location wouldn’t really permit this, it was on a bus route, unfortunately they didn’t run on Sunday or bank holidays, which was two of our days.

    The organisation was excellent, everything was thought of. Good quality products were thought out including the excellent breakfast, even the use of a fridge to chill your wine and keep snacks in.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 April 2025

    10
    Would thoroughly recommend Southdown B&B
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location for exploring the Devon and Cornwall coastlines. Excellent hosts. Excellent breakfast.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 October 2024

    9.0
    Good stay with excellent hosts.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    On a main road, tractors early in morning.

    Owners were very helpful and accommodating to their home.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 September 2024

    9.0
    The quintessential B&B spotlessly clean, comfortable and welcoming.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    A warm welcome awaits from the hosts. Great location for touring North Devon, particularly convenient for Clovelly, Hartland Quay, Instow and RHS Garden at Torrington. Breakfast was excellent, first class ingredients and freshly cooked to perfection,

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 September 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room , the hosts & food ( breakfast) all excellent 👌. The hosts very friendly and wanting to please , making sure you had everything you needed.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 September 2024

    10
    A very enjoyable stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing.

    Beautiful cottage in the countryside. Perfect location. Brian and Helen made us very welcome. Very spacious room. Superb breakfast.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 September 2024

    10
    A fabulous place to stay where we were made most welcome
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A fabulous place to stay. Brian and Helen were wonderful hosts. The room was airy, spacious and extremely comfortable. The bathroom was well appointed with a large shower. Breakfast was everything one would want before a day’s walking. Nicely cooked and well presented. We will certainly be returning when next in the area.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 August 2024

    10
    We had a wonderful short stay at Southdown B&B. The room we had was perfect and the breakfast was also exceptional.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We couldn’t fault the property.

    A beautiful house with excellent facilities in a great location.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 August 2024

    9.0
    Just great!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Brian and Helen are lovely and so welcoming. The house is charming, our bedroom was very comfortable and the location is great to visit North Devon. Last but not least, Brian makes the best poached eggs I ever tasted!!!

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 July 2024

    10
    Wonderful. Clean, comfortable, friendly, professional.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I would have like a bath

    Bfast and hosts lovely!

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 July 2024

    10
    Exceptional place to stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing! Everything was perfect

    Beautiful accommodation which was immaculately clean and tidy. Hosts Brian and Helen were exceptional - nothing was too much for them. They really looked after us down to the little details

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 July 2024

    9.0
    comfortable and relaxing
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    lovely home and really friendly hosts

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 July 2024

    10
    Superb place with perfect people.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Having to go back home. Everything was really great.

    The location, the owners Brian and Helen were lovely and the comfort superb. Faultless... Many thanks.

    Stayed in June 2024

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