Rockvale House

Rockvale Hollerday Drive, Lynton, EX35 6HQ, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location – rated 9.7/10! <small>(score from <b>378</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
9.6
Scored 9.6
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
378 reviews

Wonderful hospitality! We were treated like royalty. Enjoyed a game of scrabble one evening. Delicious homemade food and generous helpings - would recommend the eggs royale! Helpful and timely responses to our questions prior to arriving. Hope you come again some day!

Rachel Philippines
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Rockvale House

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Located in the charming village of Lynton, 10 minutes' walk from the North Devon coast, Rockvale has its own bar, restaurant, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Surrounded by the stunning countryside and wildlife of the Exmoor National Park, the area is very popular with walkers and hikers. The restaurant serves a broad ranging breakfast menu in the morning including a full English breakfast. In the evening, a menu bursting with locally sourced ingredients is on offer. At night, a relaxing drink can be enjoyed in the cozy lounge. The individually designed rooms within Rockvale each include a scenic view of the countryside, a flat-screen TV, a bathroom and free Wi-Fi. Lynton town center is just 2 minutes’ walk from Rockvale, where a variety of shops and tea rooms can be found. The town of Lynmouth, just a 5-minute drive away also has a number of attractions including a putting green, a promenade, and a harbor where boat trips may be booked.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

Located in the top-rated area in Lynton, this property has an excellent location score of 9.7!

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

Free Parking Available On Site

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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 twin beds
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1 king bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
1 full bed
1 queen bed
1 twin bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.5
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.7
Value for money
9.6
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
9.3
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  • Rachel
    Philippines Philippines
    “Wonderful hospitality! We were treated like royalty. Enjoyed a game of scrabble one evening. Delicious homemade food and generous helpings - would recommend the eggs royale! Helpful and timely responses to our questions prior to arriving. Hope...”
  • Cynthia
    Canada Canada
    “The location was wonderful and Ness and Phil, the owners were incredible!”
  • Linda
    United States of America United States of America
    “Location in center of town Clean and well presented Good parking Very welcoming genuine owners Great breakfast with good choices”

Host Info

Company review score: 9.9Based on 377 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property info

The place to be for a thoroughly enjoyable, comfortable and tranquil stay on the sunniest side of the Lyn valley where you wake to bird-song and the sound of bleating sheep in the distance. Fresh home cooking is our speciality. Choose from our extensive breakfast menu. We have our own private car park adjacent to the house for your convenience. Rockvale House a large Victorian house, was initially the summer residence of a Bristol merchant. Having undergone several changes, it is now an elegant guest house with 6 en-suite guest rooms. The bar is well stocked, and the lounge has an open log fire, comfortable seating and a selection of books for your use. The area is very popular with walkers and cyclists with many scenic routes. Please ask to borrow maps of the local area. The town centre of Lynton is only a 2 minute walk away; it is linked to the harbour village of Lynmouth by the famous Victorian water powered cliff railway. Lynton offers a range of amenities such as a bank, post office, chemist, several places to eat and its own independent cinema. Whatever you choose to do in Exmoor you can be sure of a wa...

Neighborhood info

Rockvale is located in the centre of Lynton, just by the Town Hall and a five minute walk from the Cliff Railway to Lynmouth. It has views over the town and surrounding hills.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant #1

    No additional info available

Amenities of Rockvale House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.5

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
View
  • View
Outdoors
  • Terrace
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Water sports facilities on site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Off-site
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • DVD player
  • Radio
Food & Drink
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not possible).
    Services
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    General
    • Adults only
    • Smoke-free property
    • Carpeted
    • Heating
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Accessibility
    • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
    Languages Spoken
    • English

    House rules

    Rockvale House takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM

    Check-out

    From 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children not allowed.

    Crib and extra bed policies

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

    Age restriction

    The minimum age for check-in is 18

    Mastercard Visa Cash is not accepted Rockvale House accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Please inform Rockvale House 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.

    In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

    In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

    FAQs about Rockvale House

    • Rockvale House is 500 feet from the center of Lynton. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Rockvale House has 1 restaurant:

      • Restaurant #1

    • Room options at Rockvale House include:

      • Twin
      • Double
      • Single

    • Check-in at Rockvale House is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM.

    • The prices at Rockvale House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Rockvale House offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Cycling
      • Fishing
      • Water sports facilities on site