Mill on the Exe

–Excellent location - show map
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Scored 8.8
Rated fabulous

Staff

9.3

Property highlights

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About this property

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.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free

  • Free private parking available at the hotel

Loyal customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.

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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
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1 sofa bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Timothy
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Easy location to walk to from Exeter st David station (on the flat). Very welcoming staff despite our late arrival because of a delayed train. Comfortable and clean room with soft sheets and v good mattress and shower. Really enjoyed the cooked...”
Alan
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Very attentive staff. Lovely history to the place. Good food.”
Brian
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The staff were very helpful and everything met our requirements,a most enjoyable stay, would definitely recommend”
Sam
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming. The room was quiet and spacious. The breakfast portions were very generous so well worth the money!”
Lulu
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Location was brilliant. The whole place had so much character & history. Room was beautiful, comfy bed, good shower & had everything needed done really well. Food was exceptional. Had a three course meal which was all fabulous. All staff we met...”
Nigel
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Beautifully and tastefully decorated throughout Stunning location Staff very friendly Separate car park on site for residents as the main car park gets very busy”
Joanna
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Located near the city centre, really lovely setting by the river. Breakfast was delicious and plentiful. Though not much choice if you didn’t want a cooked breakfast.”
Chang
China China
“Warm Staff Great facility and convenience Wonderfulllll room with comfortable bed”
Jeremy
Australia Australia
“Very pretty location beside the Exe river, in part of an old mill building. In addition to a lovely room I can recommend their restaurant. Ample on-site parking. It is only a few minutes walk to the centre of Exeter, but the walk is up a steep...”
Catherine
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The location is fantastic - we walked along the paved path by the river to the quay area where there are loads of great bars and restaurants (about a 20 minute walk) in the evening. The building is lovely and characterful. The pub is right there...”

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
The Mill on the Exe
  • Cuisine
    British • Local
  • Open for
    Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly • Traditional
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free

Facilities of Mill on the Exe

Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar

House rules

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Check-in
From 15:00 to 22:00
Check-out
From 07:30 to 10:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Minor works to complete the Exeter flood defense scheme will continue outside the property during the autumn/winter of 2019 and 2020 which can involve contractors working in close proximity to the garden/river elevation of the building. The property anticipate there only being a minor impact on the view from the room. Works usually only take place Monday – Friday between the hours of 8:00 and 18:00.

Please note that Headweir Mill House does not have air conditioning as it is a listed building in a conservation area.