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A list by Sara Lind & Adam Larsen. Updated January 2024.
Charming. Hip. Superb breakfast. Popular among couples. Set in Exeter, 20 km from Newton Abbot Racecourse, Weeke Barton offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. 22 km from Sandy Park Rugby Stadium and 20 km from Castle Drogo, the property features a bar and barbecue facilities. The property is allergy-free and is situated 25 km from Powderham Castle. At the hotel, all rooms include a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV. The rooms are equipped with a private bathroom fitted with a shower and a hairdryer, while some rooms also feature a kitchen equipped with a fridge. At Weeke Barton each room is equipped with bed linen and towels. A Full English/Irish, vegetarian or vegan breakfast can be enjoyed at the property. At the accommodation you will find a restaurant serving British cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and vegan options can also be requested. The area is popular for hiking and cycling, and bike hire is available at this 4-star hotel. Riviera International Centre is 32 km from Weeke Barton, while Tiverton Castle is 37 km from the property. The nearest airport is Exeter International Airport, 26 km from the hotel.Show full description
Perhaps this is the most charming, unique and authentic boutique hotel in Exeter! So NICE!
Cosy rooms. Comfortable beds. Popular among couples. This recently converted 200-year-old original mill house is located on the banks of the river Exe in Exeter. Headweir Mill House features a garden, free parking and free WiFi, just a 10-minute walk from Exeter Cathedral. All rooms are en suite and feature hot drink making facilities including Nespresso® coffee machines, flat-screen smart TV's, luxury beds and bedding, complimentary toiletries, hairdryers and ironing facilities. Some rooms have garden and river views. University of Exeter is 1.5 km and Sandy Park Rugby Stadium is 6 km from the property. The nearest airport is Exeter International Airport, 11 km from Headweir Mill House.Show full description
Delightful property. Highly elegant. Great location. This intimate hotel is set in a Grade II listed Georgian gentleman's residence in central Exeter. It offers luxurious rooms, a cocktail bar, a casual club room and a private garden just 5 minutes' walk from Exeter Cathedral. With spacious beds, all include a large flat-screen TV, DAB radio and tea and coffee making facilities along with luxurious toiletries. Rooms at Southernhay House Hotel feature elegant decor and views over the garden and terrace and Southernhay. Free Wi-Fi is provided throughout. A full English breakfast or delicious cooked options are served alongside croissants, orange juice and Cornish yoghurt in the morning. The bar menu is served all day and has home-made comfortable classics. Southernhay House is 5 minutes’ walk from the Princesshay Shopping district and 8 minutes’ walk from the Royal Albert Memorial Museum. You can walk to Exeter Central Train Station in 10 minutes and Exeter International Airport is 6 miles away.Show full description
I rate this as the most beautiful, elegant and historic luxury hotel in Exeter. WOW!
Popular among women.Opened September 2022. Hotel Indigo - Exeter, an IHG Hotel has a garden, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Exeter. This 4-star hotel offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. The hotel features a sauna and luggage storage space. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a coffee machine, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. The rooms are fitted with a kettle, while certain rooms are equipped with a balcony and others also boast city views. At Hotel Indigo - Exeter, an IHG Hotel rooms are fitted with bed linen and towels. The daily breakfast offers buffet, à la carte or continental options. Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Exeter, like cycling. Sandy Park Rugby Stadium is 7.2 km from Hotel Indigo - Exeter, an IHG Hotel, while Newton Abbot Racecourse is 27 km from the property. The nearest airport is Exeter International Airport, 8 km from the hotel.Show full description
Relaxing atmosphere. Great value. Warm hospitality, good cuisine and excellent golf, leisure, spa and events facilities are on offer at Woodbury Park. Free parking and free WiFi is provided. The luxurious, en suite bedrooms are spacious and beautifully decorated. All have an LCD TV. Many rooms have stunning views over the parkland greens and 550 acres of countryside. As well as Aura Health and Beauty Spa, the hotel has a leisure club. Facilities include: a 18-metre pool, a sauna, a hot tub, modern fitness facilities, personal fitness programmes, Hydro Pool, Steam Room and ice shower, health screening. At this property we have electric vehicle chargers available at an additional cost.Show full description
Elegant. Great views. Rooftop bar.Opened December 2021. Set in Exeter, 300 metres from Sandy Park Rugby Stadium, Courtyard by Marriott Exeter Sandy Park offers accommodation with a fitness centre, private parking, a restaurant and a bar. This 4-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and a business centre. The property is non-smoking and is situated 27 km from Newton Abbot Racecourse. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a kettle, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. At Courtyard by Marriott Exeter Sandy Park the rooms are equipped with bed linen and towels. A buffet, continental or vegetarian breakfast can be enjoyed at the property. Powderham Castle is 12 km from the accommodation, while Castle Drogo is 34 km from the property. The nearest airport is Exeter International Airport, 7 km from Courtyard by Marriott Exeter Sandy Park.Show full description
Boutique hotel.Trendy. Historic. Located in the centre of Topsham, just 4 miles from Exeter, The Globe is a beautifully renovated 16th-century coaching inn. Combining modern comforts and period charm, it offers luxurious rooms and an enticing menu. A luxury 2 bedroom apartment is available for families or those who prefer more space. The boutique-style rooms at the Globe, Topsham feature comfortable Vi-Spring beds and free WiFi, as well as a flat-screen TV and en suite bathroom. Decorated with rich textures and colours, guests can relax in the charming bar and enjoy speciality coffees, fine wine and award-winning ales. Exciting menus feature local Devon and West Country produce, with daily-changing specials making the most of fresh ingredients. Topsham has a village atmosphere and is by both rail and bus routes, with Topsham Rail Station just 7 minutes’ walk away. Guests can also enjoy various river trips and country walks nearby, as well as numerous independent shops, cafes and restaurants.Show full description
An impressive building with an outdoor pool open all year round, Hotel du Vin Exeter boasts free WiFi, a bar and 24-hour front desk. All rooms have an en-suite bathroom with luxury toiletries and a monsoon shower, and some have a bath. Modern touches include and a flat-screen TV. The library has over 750 books while the spa offers a selection of treatments, and sessions at the spa must be booked in advance. For some exercise, guests can use the pool. The lounge, where snacks are available, overlooks the walled gardens that surround the hotel. The inside/outside pool is located in the walled garden, just across the lawn from the Ren spa. The restaurant boasts a theatre-style kitchen and British and traditional dishes, and the bar specialises in cocktails. In the heart of Exeter, a 15-minute walk from Exeter Central Rail Station, Hotel du Vin Exeter is just 20 minutes’ drive from Exmouth.Show full description
Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel is located in central Exeter, with views over the historic old cathedral. It offers a health and fitness centre with an indoor swimming pool and a gym. Mercure Exeter Hotel also has a sauna and a whirlpool spa. Each of the hotel’s rooms features Freeview TV and facilities for making tea and coffee. There are also a number of interconnecting rooms available. The Terrace lounge bar has a secluded patio, while The Gate House Restaurant offers elegant dining. Traditional Devonshire afternoon tea is also served. It is just a 5-minute walk from the hotel to the shops and restaurants of the city centre. Buses are available along the High Street, and Exeter Central Rail Station is 10 minutes’ walk away.Show full description
The elegant, Victorian, 4-star Mercure Exeter Rougemont Hotel is in the heart of Exeter, opposite Exeter Central Rail Station, 5 miles from the M5 motorway. The classic bedrooms each have a private modern bathroom and tea/coffee facilities. All rooms have a work desk and Wi-Fi access, and a TV with satellite channels. Drakes Restaurant is on the ground floor of Mercure Exeter Rougemont Hotel and offers traditional British food. Drakes Bar provides an informal dining experience, whilst Nelson's Lounge offers light snacks throughout the day, together with delicious afternoon teas. With its friendly service and fine surroundings, Mercure Exeter Rougemont Hotel is a good base for your stay in Exeter. City centre shops are within easy walking distance.Show full description
Great value. Popular among women. In the city centre, Leonardo Hotel Exeter is less than a mile from St Davids Railway Station, the historic quayside and Exeter Cathedral. It boasts a 24-hour reception, restaurant and bar. The shopping quarter at Princesshay is a 2-minute walk away. The stylish bedrooms feature Dream beds with crisp white linens, flat-screen TVs with Freeview and a large work space. The spacious bathrooms boast spa toiletries. The Bar and Grill at Leonardo's offers all-day dining with an extensive grill section alongside burgers, pizzas, salads, sandwiches. Leonardo Hotel serves illy coffee – illy is an iconic, family run, Italian coffee brand. The Exeter hotel also provides services such as dry cleaning/laundry. Public parking is available close to the hotel and internet access is available in public areas.Show full description
St Andrews Hotel offers comfortable rooms, a large free car park and free WiFi all close to Exeter city centre and a 15-minute walk from Exeter Cathedral. All rooms come with an en-suite shower room, Freeview TV, hairdryer and hospitality tray. A full English or continental breakfast is served each morning. Exeter St Thomas Train Station is 0.5 miles from the hotel, and the M5 is easy to access. The historic quayside with its pubs and restaurants is within walking distance. St Andrews Hotel is a good base for visiting Dartmoor National Park. Exeter Airport is 5 miles away, and for business guests the Marsh Barton Trading Estate is about 0.8 miles away.Show full description
Just 1.6 km from the M5 motorway, OYO The Gissons Hotel offers free Wi-Fi in public areas, free parking. Exeter Airport is a short drive away. Our mattresses have 660 pocket springs in a 5-Zone system which allows for the weight of the mattress to adjust with the movement of your body whilst sleeping. In addition to this we use 700gsm bath towels and 350gsm duvets and linen. All the rooms at the Gissons have a TV and stylish en suite facilities. Exeter is only 5 miles away and the coast is within easy reach. Torquay is within a 15-minute drive.Show full description
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