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Set in the village of Broadclyst on the outskirts of Exeter, Red Lion provides a garden. Located around 7 km from Sandy Park Rugby Stadium, the inn is also 6 km away from Westpoint Arena. Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital is 7 km from the inn.

Great old pub with excellent staff and facilities

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9.1
Superb
865 reviews
Price from
£90
per night

Situated just a 5-minute walk from the centre of Exeter and a 20-minute drive from the Dartmoor National Park. Townhouse Exeter is a Grade II-listed Victorian property modernised to provide guests with en-suite rooms and free WiFi.

This guest house is committed to use locally sourced fair trade, home made and free range products when possible.

the owners were great and friendly. the rooms warm and cosy. the breakfast was excellent.

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9
Superb
999 reviews
Price from
£62
per night

Housed in a historic building, the recently renovated Elbury Lodge provides accommodation with a garden and free WiFi. This guest house offers free private parking and a shared kitchen. Powderham Castle is 21 km away and Tiverton Castle is 24 km from the guest house.

Kat welcomed me upon arrival with bonafide friendliness and showed me around the Lodge which has so much character and is so very cosy! The communal kitchen is perfectly outfitted with all you'd need to prepare almost any meal and is so very clean and easy to clean after use. Kat and I talked for a half and hour or so outside the Lodge shortly after I had settled in and it was easy to see that she genuinely engages in conversation with guests with interest. I saw Chris as I headed out on on a walk to get some groceries and although he was talking with someone else he called out a greeting to me and gave a big wave. There's a great welcome guide in the rooms with a history of the property, synopsis of the conservation efforts ongoing on the farm, information on local shops, etc. You will not be bothered by the hosts but if you have a question or just want to say hello, rest assured you can knock on their door and know you will be more than well received!

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9.2
Superb
46 reviews

Boasting a garden and views of garden, The Raffles is a guest house set in a historic building in Exeter, 6.8 km from Sandy Park Rugby Stadium. This 4-star guest house offers luggage storage space and a housekeeping service. There is a picnic area and guests can make use of free WiFi, free private parking and an electric vehicle charging station.

The hospitality of the manager of the place, Dani, is outstanding. He treats you like you were at home. Congratulations in particular to him and the rest of the staff.

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8.7
Fabulous
1,188 reviews
Price from
£95
per night

Thorverton Arms features a garden, shared lounge, a restaurant and bar in Exeter. Located around 36 km from Newton Abbot Racecourse, the inn with free WiFi is also 15 km away from Tiverton Castle. The property is non-smoking and is set 17 km from Sandy Park Rugby Stadium.

the owners were so welcoming and went out of their way to make sure we had everything we needed. We had a fabulous meal on the Friday night and the breakfasts were amazing.

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8.4
Very good
113 reviews
Price from
£65
per night

Offering a bar and quiet street view, Seven Stars Boutique Guesthouse is located in Exeter, 8.3 km from Sandy Park Rugby Stadium and 17 km from Newton Abbot Racecourse. There is a private entrance at the bed and breakfast for the convenience of those who stay. This pet-friendly bed and breakfast also has free WiFi.

Brilliant! Suoer impressed and would fully recommend. Very accomodating.

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8.9
Fabulous
104 reviews
Price from
£76.44
per night

St Anne's Road Guest House is located in Exeter, 6.2 km from Sandy Park Rugby Stadium, 27 km from Newton Abbot Racecourse, and 14 km from Powderham Castle. Free WiFi is featured throughout the property and private parking is available on site. The accommodation provides luggage storage space and bicycle parking for guests.

Every think the owner went out of her way to help us i will be coming back to his hotel

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8.7
Fabulous
636 reviews
Price from
£53
per night

These compact rooms are in a newly converted stable block, and offer comfort and relaxation. The Blue Ball is only 6 minutes from Exeter Airport.

Exeter city centre is a 10-minute drive away. The Ball is conveniently located for Exeter Chiefs’ rugby stadium and Devon’s glorious beaches and attractions.

Clean rooms, just off the motorway, great food and service

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8.6
Fabulous
659 reviews
Price from
£75
per night

Offering garden views, Melbury Rooms & Studios is an accommodation set in Exeter, 6.4 km from Sandy Park Rugby Stadium and 27 km from Newton Abbot Racecourse. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and full-day security, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Powderham Castle is 14 km away and Tiverton Castle is 23 km from the guest house.

A great little studio in an ideal area. Was visiting the area to do some house viewings and this room was perfect for the weekend. All the facilities I could need and a really nice room and layout. Top marks all round, would recommend this place. The shiny doorman in the entrance was a nice little feature too.

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8.4
Very good
19 reviews
Price from
£105
per night

Featuring free WiFi, Fair Oak House offers accommodation a 3-minute walk from Exeter International Airport.

Rooms come with a flat-screen TV with Freeview channels. You will find a kettle with tea, coffee and biscuits in the room. Hairdryers are available in every room.

Very comfortable, beautiful room with all the amenities one could wish for, very clean, it was easy to retrieve the key with a code, great bed, coudl have stayed more nights if it had been necessary. Excellent location.

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7.8
Good
404 reviews
Price from
£79
per night

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  • 7.1
    Scored 7.1
    Good
    Rated good
     · 4,191 reviews
    Great location. Quiet surroundings for a city centre, but….
    Paula
    Family with young children
  • 9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 28 reviews
    Perfect location for an overnight stay in Exeter. Within walking distance of Exeter city centre and Exeter Quay. Set in a very quiet estate, perfect for a good night's sleep. Spacious, comfortable room with adjoining bathroom. Great hosts - would definitely stay again.
    Ian
    Young couple
  • 8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 636 reviews
    Verry friendly staff. After 4pm free parking is possible in the streets around the guest house. City Centre is in walking distance, about 10-20min. Breakfast is cereal, fruits, bred, anything I liked. Room and area is quiet.
    Kathrin
    People with friends
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    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 552 reviews
    Great host. Beautiful building. Great location.
    Duncan
    Solo traveller
  • 9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 54 reviews
    Very comfortable space in a great location, a few minutes walk from the historic centre of Exeter. Nice quiet setting, which was great. Our host was very attentive with messages and information before arrival and during our stay. The online guide was also much appreciated.
    Tommy
    Young couple
  • 9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 91 reviews
    We had a 3 fantastic nights at Brook Farmhouse. It is a charming cottage. The king room was huge. Very quiet location. We enjoyed spending evenings in the living room by the fire place. Penny and Paul were great hosts and managed all our queries with smile. The breakfast was great specially the apple juice!
    Elham Khani
    Young couple
  • 9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 24 reviews
    Great location for car and bus from M5, Exeter City Centre and the Royal Devon & Exeter hospitals. Quiet & private. Very large bedrooms all with separate keys. Shared living area includes seating & kitchen, which is well equipped for 6 guests. Spotlessly clean & warm. Able to park 1 or 2 cars immediately outside the front door. Hosts are keen to make the stay as enjoyable as possible and respond quickly to text/phone, but they live very close to the apartment if visits are necessary.
    Graham
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £105
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 195 reviews
    A beautiful boutique hotel eithrhe perfect hosts. A short walk from the city centre but positioned in a wonderfully quiet location, making for a great night's sleep in an extremely comfortable bed. Very much recommended.
    Michael
    Solo traveller
  • 8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 62 reviews
    Very nice apartment - great location, close to city centre, but also quiet. High ceilings, big windows let a lot of light in. Hosts reply to any queries very quickly. Would stay again.
    Raghini
    Young couple
  • 9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 999 reviews
    Charming place, lovely hosts. Convenient to have room-only rate. Great location, easy to reach train station and the city centre.
    Barbara
    Young couple

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