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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 0.6 mi away, while Bull Point Lighthouse is 1.2 mi distant. Exeter International Airport is 65 mi from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

    • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

    • Breakfast Info

    • Continental, Full English/Irish


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1 full bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Tamsin
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The breakfasts were amazing, and the hosts were very helpful.
  • Niall
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The unerringly helpful attitude of all the team, the well-thought-out room, the smashing food
  • Claire
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Modern and Hip, family orientated. Great music & food. Was clean rooms and very friendly. Great walks.
  • Claire
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Room was perfect. Nice size shower and bed very comfortable. Family feel and Kingsley the dog was so lovely. Breakfast was excellent! Very polite staff we liked the food so much booked an evening meal.
  • Gabby
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    LOVED the breakfast, choice was abundant and meals arrived fairly quickly. Breakfast was amazing! The owners Will & Stacey were super friendly and accommodating where possible. Late check in wasn't an issue. Request of a Birthday candle in the...
  • Jack
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything was perfect, couldn't have asked for a better stay! The hosts were so welcoming, everything was spotless, the food was great! Honestly had the best time!
  • Garrett
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Staff were friendly, accommodating and had a wonderful sense of fun. our room was comfortably furnished and immaculately clean. And our English Breakfast, included with our room, was the best we’ve eaten.
  • Leigh
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Loved our stay at Smugglers Rest. Will and Stacey made us feel so welcome and at home. Would highly recommend
  • Stephanie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely room (exmoor) and fantastic friendly hosts. Dinner was amazing, and the breakfast choice was really good. Despite the heatwave outside the property remained a reasonable temperature
  • Sharon
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The owners Will and Stacey were so attentive and really helpful, they knew the area well and advised some good places to go to like Rosemoor and Croyde bay and which local pubs to go to. They definitely went above and beyond to make our stay...

Host Info

Company review score: 9.9Based on 237 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property info

Built in the 1800s, the Smugglers Rest nestles in the quaint coastal village of Morthoe, just a short walk from one of Europe’s best beaches. Having welcomed visitors for over 100 years, this historic building has recently undergone extensive renovations under the care of new owners Stacey and Will, transforming the old bar into the charming Miss Fea’s Café. The Smugglers Rest offers 8 spacious en suite rooms, boasting stunning countryside views, and will soon be hosting evening dining events and live music in Miss Fea’s Café. Whether you fancy soaking up the summer sun in the lovely sheltered garden, or snuggling next to the cosy wood burning stove with a steaming mug of hot chocolate, Miss Fea’s café offers a friendly welcome all year round. The menu of delicious snacks, generously filled sandwiches and light bites is fresh and seasonal, incorporating locally sourced produce to offer a taste of the very best that Devon has to offer. Our freshly ground coffees, teas and tasty fruit juices and smoothies are perfectly accompanied by chef Stacey’s mouthwatering cakes and sweet treats. We also serve a selection of quality wines, spirits and local and craft beers.

Neighborhood info

The Smugglers Rest is located in the heart of the quiet, historical, seaside village of Mortehoe. Surrounded by miles of unspoiled Devon countryside and only 500m from the stunning 2.5 mile long golden sands, scattered rock pools, and world class surf of Barricane Beach and Woolacombe Bay.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
  • Miss Feas Bistro
    • Open for
      Dinner
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of The Smugglers Rest

Great facilities! Review score, 9.5

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens

Outdoors

  • BBQ facilities

Kitchen

  • Coffee machine

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Evening entertainment
  • Water sports facilities on site
  • Diving
  • Cycling
  • Canoeing
  • Windsurfing
  • Fishing

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Kids' meals
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Wifi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.

Parking
No parking available.

Services

  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Room service

General

  • Smoke-free property
  • Carpeted
  • Heating
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms

Languages Spoken

  • English

House rules

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Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 10:30 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform The Smugglers Rest 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.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

FAQs about The Smugglers Rest