Lynton Launderette – Clean Clothes, Happy Days
8 Cavendish Place, Lynton. EX35 6AD | 01598 753456
If you’re visiting Lynton or Lynmouth and need a quick, easy way to freshen up your clothes, the Lynton Launderette & Laundry is your go-to solution. Conveniently located in the heart of this beautiful North Devon town, it offers self-service laundry facilities perfect for travellers, walkers, campers, and holidaymakers alike.
Easy, Affordable & Convenient
Whether you’ve just returned from a coastal walk, a day exploring Exmoor National Park, or a sandy beach trip, having clean clothes can make all the difference. The Lynton Launderette offers a simple, no-fuss way to get your laundry done using modern self-service washing and drying machines.
There’s no need to book ahead – just turn up, load your washing, and let the machines do the work. It’s ideal for anyone staying in nearby holiday cottages, guest houses, or camping sites that don’t offer their own laundry facilities.
Central Location in Lynton
You’ll find the launderette at 8 Cavendish Place, just next to Cross Street car park, making it easy to reach by foot or car. It’s also surrounded by local cafés, shops, and attractions like the Lynton & Lynmouth Cliff Railway, so you can explore while your clothes are being washed or dried.
Open Daily for Your Convenience
The Lynton Launderette is open seven days a week, giving you the freedom to do laundry when it fits your schedule. It’s clean, well-maintained, and offers a straightforward experience for locals and visitors alike.
If you forgot your detergent – don’t worry. Supplies are available on-site, so all you need to bring is your laundry.
A Brief but Bubbly History of the Launderette
Long before we popped our pants in a machine and hit “quick wash” at home, laundry was a proper chore. Back in the day, folks scrubbed clothes by hand in rivers, washhouses, or tin tubs by the fire. In many British towns, especially up North, people would take their laundry to the wash house — a steamy place where gossip flowed as freely as the soap suds.
Then came a revolution — the self-service launderette. The UK’s first opened in 1949 in Queensway, London. People were amazed. You could now wash and dry your clothes without scrubbing your knuckles raw — and without owning your own washer! It quickly became a working-class staple and, over time, a social hub. If you didn’t have a washer at home (which most didn’t), you’d head down to the laundry, the suds, or even the drum room, depending on where you lived.
By the 1960s and ‘70s, laudrettes were everywhere — some with coin-operated jukeboxes and pinball machines, others with vending machines and the ever-familiar smell of warm fabric softener. People talked about the telly, the weather, and whose spin cycle was longest.
Though many households now have washing machines, the launderette still plays a vital role. It’s a lifesaver for tourists, students, and locals needing to clean bulky items or do a bagwash. And let’s face it — there’s still something strangely satisfying about watching your clothes tumble in a warm, humming machine.
So next time you visit the soap palace (or just your local launderette), remember — you’re stepping into a little slice of British history, one spin at a time.