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Clooneavin Path, Lynmouth, Exmoor National Park EX35 6EE, England
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Bay View House
Ranked #7 of 13 Lynmouth B&B and Inns
4.5 of 5 stars 23 Reviews
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London
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Our Return”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 January 2012

Our continued return to Bay View is a must for the both of us. A total stress buster.
The house located in a quiet spot on the hill overlooking Lynmouth is very clean and well decorated to a high standard.
Christine and Mark are the ultimate hosts in making sure that every aspect of our visit was as enjoyable as it possibly could be. They are very helpful and attentive without being intrusive.
We stayed in the beautifully appointed double aspect room with king sized bed and comfortable chairs set within the main window. The en-suite comes complete with bath and a separate shower.
The room commands the most breathtaking views of Lynmouth Harbor, Countisbury Hill and the River Lynn. The dining room and patio area have the same fantastic views.
Marks breakfasts are superb using fresh local products one of the best cooked breakfasts we have ever tasted. The evening meals are a must for food lovers.
The local area has the best walks for leisure and hardened hikers alike. The coastal and inland walks are peaceful and tranquil so memorable never to be forgotten, for nature lovers a haven for flora and fauna.
We cannot recommend this special place highly enough for anyone who wishes to have a most memorable relaxed holiday and like us feel the need to return time and time again.

  • Stayed April 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Bristol
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“Wouldn't go back.”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 October 2011
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I'm afraid we found this place wanting. Yes, the room was large. Yes, the bathroom was large. Yes, the views were lovely. I'm afraid that's about it. The bed was uncomfortable and is way past it's sale by date. The house smelt damp, especially the dining room and looked generally tired and unkempt. Chris was polite enough but we felt her interest was not at all sincere. We know hostesses must get fed up of asking the same old questions but surely that's part of the job. Guests should be made to feel they are welcome. We spent some time chatting to one of the other couples staying there and they also said they weren't impressed and would not stay again.

  • Stayed September 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 2 of 5 stars Service
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Markie01Lynmouth, Owner at Bay View House, responded to this review
25 October 2011
I was some what surprised by this review, most guests enjoy their stay with us here in Lynmouth, and we have many whom return several times a year.

We are very proud of our B&B and consistently try to improve it all of the time. The house has been refurbished twice in 5 years, all rooms being re decorated, and is certainly in our opinion not tired, the bed mentioned in this review is less than 5 years old, and many guests that have stayed in the same room have remarked on how comfortable the bed is, and it is most certainly not past its best! If the guest felt this way, why did they not say something to us, and we would have tried our best to resolve their problem.

Chris is a genuine, warm and friendly host, we like guests to feel at home, and to feel free to come and go as they please. I am sorry if you did not think Chris was sincere, but that is not the case, we like guests to feel welcome, in our home, and try to make their stay as enjoyable as possible.

We are sorry if you felt that your stay was not enjoyable, but we genuinely go out of our way to offer a professionally run, warm and friendly B&B establishment, as is enjoyed by our many previous guests who have stayed with us in the past.
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Llanelli, United Kingdom
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“Delightful b&b”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 August 2011
1
person found this review helpful

Bay View ticks all the right boxes for a perfect small b&b. It is in a lovely setting with superb views from our bedroom for which we were upgraded free of charge, the hosts were friendly and helpful showing great hospitality. Breakfast provided quality with a varied choice and would have no hesitation in recommending Bay View to any visitors.

  • Stayed July 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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“Good Honest Accommodation”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 July 2011
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Very comfortable and clean rooms with great sea views and wholesome well cooked meals. Superb value for money. Lovely hosts.

Stayed July 2011, travelled with friends
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Bristol, United Kingdom
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Would certainly stay again.”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 July 2011
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person found this review helpful

Very warm welcome from Christine and Mark to their home.Very clean and comfortable room with stunning sea views. Food superb, you must try Marks four course evening dinner.Would certainly stay again.

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  • Stayed June 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Clooneavin Path, Lynmouth, Exmoor National Park EX35 6EE, England
Price range (per night):* INR5,209 - 7,001

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