ABOUT THE PROPERTY

Set in an elevated position above the picturesque village of
Lynmouth, Sinai House Hotel is a striking Victorian detached
residence with a rare combination of heritage, scale, and income
potential.

Originally built in 1850 as a gentleman’s residence for the Lord
Mayor of London, the property reflects the grandeur of its era
with generous proportions and an imposing coastal presence. It
was later converted into a hotel in the 1930s and subsequently
operated as a guest house from the 1960s, continuing its long
standing association with hospitality and coastal tourism.
Today, the property is trading as a successful guesthouse and
offers a well-balanced operational layout comprising eight guest
bedrooms alongside a separate self-contained apartment, suitable
for owners’ accommodation, letting, or staff use. The internal
accommodation is complemented by extensive external space,
including approximately half an acre of mature gardens, along with
terraces, patios, and a balcony designed to maximise the
panoramic sea views across Lynmouth Bay.

Externally, the property benefits from parking for up to seven
vehicles—an especially valuable feature in this popular coastal
destination where space is at a premium.

For layout and approximate room measurements please see the
enclosed Floorplan and refer to the VIRTUAL TOUR.

THE AREA

The property is within easy walking distance of local amenities,
including a good selection of restaurants, bars, cafés, shops, small
supermarkets, a library, a primary school, and places of worship,
along with a regular bus service, etc.

Lynton is twinned with the coastal village of Lynmouth, set on the
banks of the River Lyn overlooking the sea and reached by a
cliffside railway. The South West Coast Path passes directly
through Lynton & Lynmouth and is England's longest waymarked
long-distance footpath and a National Trail. It stretches for 630
miles (1,014 km), running from Minehead in Somerset, along the
coasts of Devon and Cornwall, to Poole Harbour in Dorset. More
extensive shopping facilities and amenities are available at the
larger town of Ilfracombe (about half an hour) and the regional
centre of Barnstaple (about 35 minutes). The world-renowned
surfing beaches at Woolacombe, Putsborough, Saunton (also with
Championship golf course) and Croyde are also about 40 minutes
by car.

The North Devon link road (A361) is about a 30-minute drive
and eventually joins the M5 motorway network at Junction 27,
where Tiverton Parkway offers a fast service of trains to London
Paddington in just over 2 hours. The nearest international
airports are at Bristol and Exeter. There are excellent state and
private schools within the area. The Valley of Rocks is within level
walking distance (passing the extraordinary location of the cricket
ground), offering access to many miles of coastal walks and
stunning unspoilt countryside, which the surrounding Exmoor
National Park has to offer. A trip to Dunkery Beacon, Exmoor’s
highest point has incredible views and a picnic at Landacre Bridge
or visit to Withypool tea rooms would be well worth the
journey.

SERVICES - OUTGOINGS

Mains drainage, electricity and water are connected, with
electric heating, an oil-fired boiler replaced in 2022/23, and an
open fire. The property was fully rewired in 2017 and also
benefits from an electric car charging point.

Currently operating as a well-established B&B/guest house, the
property includes a premises licence and established website.
All guest rooms are well equipped with flat-screen TVs with
Freeview, tea and coffee making facilities, and hairdryers, etc.
Fixtures, fittings and trading equipment are available by
negotiation.

According to Ofcom, ultrafast broadband is available at the
property, and there is coverage from multiple mobile phone
networks. For more information, please see the Ofcom
website.

North Devon Council – Mixed-use property (residential with
business use)

Council Tax Band: A - (2026/27 – approx. £1,815.02 per
annum)

Business Rates: Currently eligible for Small Business Rate Relief

EPC - C

DIRECTIONS

The property can be approached on foot from Bottom
Meadow car park, where the property is signposted, or via Sinai
Hill and Lynway.

If using the latter route, proceed from our office down the
steps from Castle Hill to Queen Street. Continue along the
road for approximately 50 metres, then turn left at Horizon
Coffee Company onto Sinai Hill, passing The Crown Hotel.
Take the left signposted for Lynway and Sinai House Hotel.
This route is also the vehicular access via Lydiate Lane.

Please note there is no access by car from the Lynbridge side of
Lynway, which some sat navs may incorrectly direct you to use.

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IMPORTANT NOTICE

These sale particulars have been prepared as a general guide.
They must not be relied upon as statements of fact. We have not
carried out a detailed survey, nor tested the services, heating
systems, appliances and specific fittings. Room sizes should not be
relied upon for carpets and furnishings. If there are points which
are of particular importance to you, please make contact prior to
viewing the property. To the best of our ability we try to
represent the property accurately and honestly. A purchaser
must make sure they are satisfied with the property before
agreeing to proceed.

A Property Information Questionnaire & Title Register are
available to prospective purchasers before committing to proceed
with a purchase. We are not legal experts, and you must seek
and be guided by your own legal advice. Talk to us if there are
any questions or concerns relating to the property.

COPYRIGHT © 2025 EXMOOR PROPERTY

Council Tax Band: A (North Devon Council)
Tenure: Freehold
Parking options: Driveway, EV Charging, Off Street
Garden details: Communal Garden, Enclosed Garden, Front Garden, Private Garden, Terrace
Electricity supply: Mains
Heating: Electric
Water supply: Mains
Sewerage: Mains