1 Southdown Cottages Higher Clovelly, Clovelly, EX39 5SA, United Kingdom
#2 of 9 hotels in Clovelly
Guests' ChoiceBased on 67 B&B reviews
9.6Cleanliness
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: August 27, 2025
Sheldon
United KingdomNothing
Very clean & very comfortable . Lovely breakfast.. Many thanks x
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 27, 2025
Clinton
United KingdomThere 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: August 25, 2025
Christine
United KingdomAll 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: August 16, 2025
Mark
United KingdomThere 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: August 15, 2025
Pauline
United KingdomThe 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: June 26, 2025
John
United KingdomLeaving !
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: June 22, 2025
Elizabeth
United KingdomNothing.
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: June 19, 2025
Stacey
United KingdomWe 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: June 16, 2025
Intrepid
United KingdomA great relaxed stay. Very friendly and helpful hosts. Comfortable room. Great breakfast.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: June 11, 2025
Jane
United KingdomHaving 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: June 6, 2025
Roberts
New ZealandEverthing Absolutely lovely.
Just everything.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: May 6, 2025
Steve
United KingdomWe 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: April 21, 2025
Richard
United KingdomGreat location for exploring the Devon and Cornwall coastlines. Excellent hosts. Excellent breakfast.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: October 3, 2024
Paul
United KingdomOn a main road, tractors early in morning.
Owners were very helpful and accommodating to their home.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: September 20, 2024
Derek
United KingdomA 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: September 18, 2024
Anne-marie
United KingdomThe 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: September 14, 2024
Alan
United KingdomNothing.
Beautiful cottage in the countryside. Perfect location. Brian and Helen made us very welcome. Very spacious room. Superb breakfast.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: September 4, 2024
John
United KingdomA 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: August 26, 2024
Emma
United KingdomWe couldn’t fault the property.
A beautiful house with excellent facilities in a great location.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: August 21, 2024
Laetitia
FranceBrian 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: July 10, 2024
Heidi
United KingdomI would have like a bath
Bfast and hosts lovely!
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: July 9, 2024
Steven
United KingdomNothing! 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: July 8, 2024
James
United Kingdomlovely home and really friendly hosts
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: July 1, 2024
Robert
United KingdomHaving 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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