If one is looking forward to staying in perhaps the last of the inns that served the 18th century Sidmouth-Honiton turnpike, then this place is a delight. The owners have kept all the original features: narrow stair treads, low ceilings, single glazing - but brought the whole place up to 21st century ideas of comfort: thick carpets, plenty of hot water, ensuite plumbing OK, wonderfully comfortable bed, very clean. Surprisingly, the noise of a bar-full of people at full chatter on a Saturday night was inaudible in the bedroom. Veggie Full English available - and more than I could eat

Late-retiring guests made a thoughtless amount of noise, even tho' the general level of soundproofing was pretty good.

The location was good being situated just a few miles inland from Sidmouth. Quiet village with lovely scenery and nice little circular walk to take in the views. Good, friendly atmosphere in the pub.

We missed out on the chance to have breakfast which according to the reviews in the visitor book was something not to be missed! We had booked in for dinner the previous evening so it would have been helpful when we phoned the pub in advance to book a table for dinner if we had been informed that breakfast needed to be pre-booked. It certainly didn't spoil our stay but we did feel we had missed an opportunity!

Great atmosphere, clean comfortable room. Everything was great

Ceiling height, husband is 6:3 ceiling height 5:9. Not a great issue but could be mentioned in the booking info? Plus, why do the church bells ring out through the night, on the hour, quarter past the hour, half past the hour and quarter to the hour? Seems like an old tradition?

The location. It was quiet. The bed was comfortable. The room was clean and had tea and coffee and complimenatry toiletries.

The ceiling was really low. No shower. Hand held shower on the bath. Couldn't stand up in the bath to use the hand held shower. Staff not engaged in conversation and not attentive.

Room was very clean and comfortable - a good size for a single. The breakfast, although an extra cost (which I knew about) was wonderful - lots of choice and freshly cooked. The landlord/lady were very friendly and you can tell that they take great pride in providing a great experience. I would thoroughly recommend the Red Lion in Sidbury. :-)

Nothing - it was all great.

It was a clean and cosy room and comfortable bed , polite owners

So many narrow stairs to climb and the ceiling was so low my partner of 5ft, 11 couldn't stand up or stand in the shower . Sweet room if your short like me .gaps in the floor boards so don't drop anything small . Over priced really , I would say £70 a night not £90.

Loved the quirky eclectic charm in a traditional British pub. Very comfortable bed and tastefully decorated accommodation.

Steep stairs to the accommodation, however this is to be expected in a property of this age.

The managers Bib and Rich were so friendly and welcoming, when we arrived it was busy with lots of locals and I didn’t feel rushed and even the locals were friendly and chatty, even helping with where to park and bus stops etc.

Nothing!

Its quaintness . . . the obvious care that the family that runs Red Lion Inn put into maintaining and running the premises to a high standard. They have achieved a balance between old and modern features, have good taste and have managed to create a real atmosphere in the old building.

Nothing! It is a pretty, old, historic coaching inn in a small village.

Good village pub with an atmosphere and welcome to match. The rooms were clean with all the facilities you need for a short stay. The service was good with a great full English Breakfast and a good selection of food served in the bar in the evening.

The parking is on street and there is little of it. But a few hundred yards up the road there is a free car park.