The Salty Monk
Sidford, one mile from Sidmouth · B&B
A restaurant with rooms in a restored 16th-century salt house at Sidford, a mile from Sidmouth, with AA Rosette dining.
About The Salty Monk
The Salty Monk occupies a restored 16th-century salt house in Sidford, once used by Benedictine monks, a mile inland from Sidmouth on Devon's Jurassic Coast. Seven individually designed en suite rooms combine the building's historic character, exposed beams and thick walls, with contemporary comforts including Egyptian cotton sheets and hypoallergenic bedding.
Food is central to the experience: the restaurant holds an AA 2-Rosette award and a Gold Breakfast Award, drawing on seasonal Southwest produce from artisan suppliers for both dinner and breakfast. The combination of a five Gold Star AA rating and genuinely accomplished cooking sets it apart from most bed and breakfasts in the area.
Dogs are welcome, and the location gives easy access to National Trust land and coastal walks, while Sidmouth itself is a short drive or a manageable walk away, making the Salty Monk a good choice for guests who prioritise food and quiet countryside over a seafront address.
At a glance
- Property type
- B&B
- Location
- Sidford, one mile from Sidmouth
- Star rating
- 5 star
- Guest score
- 9.1 / 10 (300 reviews)
- Prices from
- £145 per night
- Destination
- Sidmouth