The Groveside Guest House

The Groveside, Vicarage Road, Sidmouth, EX10 8UQ, United Kingdom – Excellent location - show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location — rated 9.7/10! <small>(score from <b>153</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
9.3
Scored 9.3
Superb
Rated superb
153 reviews
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The Groveside Guest House

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Just 5 minutes’ walk from Sidmouth town centre, The Groveside Guest House offers well-appointed rooms and a range of breakfast options. This award-winning Devon guest house provides free parking and WiFi, and includes a garden with summerhouse. Each room is elegantly furnished and features a flat-screen TV, alarm clock, and an en suite shower with a hairdryer and toiletries. Rooms have tea and coffee facilities. A full English breakfast is served each morning, and is cooked to order. Special diets can be catered for. Guests are able to relax in the shared lounge and garden. Sidmouth lies on the south Devon coast, around 16 miles from the cathedral city of Exeter. Seaton and Exmouth are around 20-25 minutes’ drive from The Groveside Guest House.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish

Free private parking available on-site

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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
2 single beds
1 double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 double bed
1 double bed
2 single beds
1 double bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.5
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.7
Value for money
9.4
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
9.5
High score for Sidmouth
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Janet
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “We were happy with everything, excellent property ✅”
  • Mathilda
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Andy and Sarah are lovely, very welcoming and helpful. The room was very clean and the beds are comfy.”
  • Karen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Excellent location within walking distance of town restaurants and beach. On site parking. Room spotless and well equipped. Good breakfast choice cooked to order. Hosts Andy and Sarah very friendly”

Host Information

Company review score: 9.7Based on 153 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

The Groveside is owned and run (since June 2018) by Andy and Sarah. As a couple we have past experience in the holiday industry,so we aim to provide the utmost care and consideration to our guests from a warm welcome to making sure the rooms are clean and welcoming,also cooking delicious breakfasts which can be ordered on arrival.

Property information

The Groveside is an Edwardian Guest House, We have also recently installed a dedicated wifi line for all our guests and high speed broadband can now be accessed in all bedrooms and the lounge. We have a 9 ensuite bedrooms, twins, doubles and a single. We have a guest garden area with seating All Guest Houses in Sidmouth have their unique appeal and and strive to do their best. We follow this trend with enthusiasm and dedication and it is our aim to provide a traditional service in a calm, warm and pleasing environment.

Neighbourhood information

The Groveside is situated within the seaside resort of Sidmouth a short distance from the town centre (3 minutes walk) and beach (7 minutes walk) in beautiful East Devon ,with its rolling green hills, Jurassic coastline, amazing walks and well kept gardens. We have a wonderful town with many small individual shops selling unusual items, some fine eateries and pubs. We are situated only 20 minutes from the Exeter international airport and 35 minutes from the fabulous City of Exeter. The Donkey sanctuary is nearby as our some sporting events such as Cricket, football, rugby, Badminton,Bowls, swimming pool, and Golf course. We have an art deco cinema just three minutes away and a wonderful Theatre that provides all year round productions. There is a large swimming pool by the beach and the beach is pebble/sand and is totally unspoilt. there is only one thing better than visiting Sidmouth and that is living here.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Facilities of The Groveside Guest House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.5

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
View
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Beach
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Fishing
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Radio
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Special diet menus (on request)
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Luggage storage
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
General
  • Adult only
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules

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Check-in

From 15:00 to 19:00

Check-out

From 07:30 to 10:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this reservation. During your stay you can pay for any extras using Maestro, ​Mastercard and Visa .

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 08:00.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform The Groveside Guest House in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 08:00:00.

It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

FAQs about The Groveside Guest House

  • The Groveside Guest House offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Beach

  • Check-in at The Groveside Guest House is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • The nearest beach is just 550 yards from The Groveside Guest House. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Guests staying at The Groveside Guest House can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Full English/Irish
    • À la carte

  • The prices at The Groveside Guest House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • The Groveside Guest House is 750 yards from the centre of Sidmouth. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at The Groveside Guest House include:

    • Double
    • Twin