The Salty Monk Bed & Breakfast - Sidmouth
50.702958, -3.224021Overview
Two AA Rosette award-winning dining in a restored 16th-century Devonshire salt house
Dining
The Salty Monk Bed & Breakfast Sidmouth operates an award-winning restaurant that holds two AA Rosettes for culinary excellence. Chef Andy emphasizes sustainability and seasonality, sourcing ingredients locally for daily changing 4-course and 8-course menus. Guests with dietary restrictions can request special menus, including gluten-free options, and all breads and jams are baked in-house.
Rooms
The property offers seven individually styled en-suite rooms, each with distinctive names like Bluebell, Rose, Magnolia, Heather, and Iris. The Heather Suite includes a private gated patio, while the Iris Suite features a jacuzzi bath. All rooms provide flat-screen TVs with Netflix, homemade biscuits, and fresh milk on the hospitality tray.
Dog-Friendly Amenities
The Salty Monk is a dog-positive hotel providing a welcome basket with biscuits and poo bags, plus pet baskets and bowls in the room. Dogs are allowed in designated guest rooms and have access to easy walking trails, including a 2 km wooded path to Sidmouth beach. The owners' own dogs live on site, and the hotel's terrace and garden are open to canine companions.
Amenities & Parking
Free private parking is available on site, and the hotel operates an electric vehicle charging station for guest use. The Salty Monk also offers express check-in/check-out, a bar and lounge area, and bicycle parking. Outside, guests find a garden with outdoor furniture and a terrace for relaxation.
Location & Nearby Attractions
The Salty Monk sits just 20 km from Exeter International Airport and is within walking distance of Sidmouth town center via the Byes river walk. Nearby attractions include the Seaton Tramway alongside the River Axe estuary and the Royal Albert Memorial Museum. The property also provides access to Stuart Line Cruises along the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site.
- Dining: Two AA Rosette restaurant with seasonal tasting menus
- Rooms: 7 individually styled en-suite rooms, some with patios or jacuzzis
- Dog-Friendly: Pet welcome basket, bowls, and gated patio access
- Parking: Free private parking and electric vehicle charging
- Location: 20 km from Exeter Airport, near Jurassic Coast walks
- Breakfast: Pre-ordered full English, vegan, and gluten-free options
Rooms and availability
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 King-size bed
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:2 Single beds
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Garden view
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Heating
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 Double bed
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Facilities
Main facilities
Free Wi-Fi in public areas
Bar/ Lounge area
Restaurant
Welcome drink
Flat-screen TV
Electric kettle
Express check-in/ -out
VIP check-in/ -out
Sports & Fitness
- Golf course
Services
- Pet amenities available
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Welcome drink
Dining
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Spa & Leisure
- Garden area
Room view
- Garden view
Room features
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Essential information about The Salty Monk Bed & Breakfast
| 💵 Lowest room price | 147 £ |
| 📏 Distance to centre | 2.9 km |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 16.3 km |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Exeter International, EXT |
Location
- City landmarks
- Nearby
- Restaurants
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