Red Lion
9.6

Exceptional

103 Guest reviews

9.6
Exceptional
103 Verified Reviews
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Cleanliness9.4/10
Service9.6/10
Comfort9.4/10
Condition9.2/10
Amenities9.4/10

Broadclyst, Exeter, United Kingdom. See map

Free WiFi
Parking available
Dining services
Entertainment
Non-smoking
Garden
Free breakfast
Number of restaurants - 1
Free self parking
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Hotel Description

With a stay at Red Lion in Exeter, you'll be near the airport, within a 15-minute drive of University of Exeter and National Trust Killerton. This inn is 13 mi (20.9 km) from Dartmoor National Park and 15.1 mi (24.2 km) from Devon Cliffs Beach. Stay in one of 4 guestrooms featuring Smart televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with Egyptian cotton sheets. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Free self parking is available onsite.

Hotel policies

No rollaway/extra beds available

No cribs (infant beds) available

No elevators

Children not allowed

Professional property host/manager

Pets allowed

Only dogs are allowed

Maximum number of pets per room 2

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Check-in from: 4:00 PM
Check-in by: 9:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out by: 10:00 AM

Cleaning and safety practices

  • Cashless transactions are available
  • Essential workers only - NO

Important information

You need to know
  • Children 5 years old and younger are not permitted at this property.
  • Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section).
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
Special Instructions
There is no front desk at this property. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. The host will greet guests on arrival.
Instructions
  • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
  • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
  • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
  • This property accepts credit cards and cash
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
Minimal age
18
Optional fees
  • Pet fee: GBP 10.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Spoken Language

English

Amenities

Most Popular

Free WiFi

Parking available

Dining services

Entertainment

Non-smoking

Other

Garden

Free breakfast

Number of restaurants - 1

Free self parking

Number of bars/lounges - 1

Free RV, bus, truck parking

Wheelchair accessible – no

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Hotel reviews

9.6
Exceptional103 Verified Reviews
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Cleanliness9.4/10
Service9.6/10
Comfort9.4/10
Condition9.2/10
Amenities9.4/10
10/10
Exceptional
Paul, 26 Mar 2025
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My wife and I stayed here as we were attending a wedding at Rockbeare Manor and it's only 10-15 mins away. So glad we did.. the staff are all lovely, the pub is cosy, the accommodation fab and the food is amazing. Couldn't recommend this place enough, we only wished we'd stayed longer.

8/10
Excellent
Michelle, 19 Mar 2025
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Charming, small inn

Charming, small inn. Next to very pretty church. Tasty and filling breakfast included. Looks newly redecorated. My room faced onto the car park, and had quite low ceilings… but my colleague’s room seemed to have lovely tall ceilings, and old beams. Pillows were a bit lumpy, and the room was quite chilly overnight.

10/10
Exceptional
David, 21 Feb 2025
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Lovely character inn

Really friendly and helpful staff. Would recommend the apartment. Great food.

10/10
Exceptional
Mark, 17 Feb 2025
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Brilliant Accommodation

Extremely friendly staff. Great room and great food.

10/10
Exceptional
Richard, 13 Feb 2025
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Short stop

Very welcoming, comfortable with fantastic food

8/10
Excellent
donna, 09 Jan 2025
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Escape Exeter

Lovely staff, accommodation a little tired, good pub food and a lovely breakfast.

6/10
Fair
Verified traveler, 29 Dec 2024
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Whilst on first impressions the rooms look nice, it is clear that a deep clean is required. The ceiling lights on both rooms we laden with cobwebs as there were cobwebs on the walls. On checking underneath the beds, it was clear that it had not been vacuumed for a considerable time. The staff whilst friendly didn’t service the rooms on Christmas Eve and as such we were left with the same towels for over 4 days and no ability to empty the bins in the rooms. This hotel could be so much more, the location is excellent and with more care, it could be a good place to stay. It didn’t help when a member of staff said that they don’t ordinarily vacuum guest rooms. That is unacceptable to only vacuum them once a guest has left.

10/10
Exceptional
Luke, 17 Dec 2024
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Lovely stay. Delightful pub.

Lovely stay at The Red Lion. The apartment was delightful and the perfect place to stay before a day in Exeter. The pub is very dog friendly and our 2 pups were made to feel very welcome. The apartment was spacious and very comfortable. Breakfast was delicious too. I would definitely stay again and recommend the Red Lion to everyone.

8/10
Excellent
Scott, 29 Aug 2024
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lovely hotel in a very nice area. food was very good.

6/10
Fair
Valerie, 25 Aug 2024
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Charming staff and super quiet here. Great breakfast.

10/10
Exceptional
Verity, 05 Aug 2024
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A proper pub stay!

This was a real home from home. We could not have been made to feel more welcome. After a 3.5 day drive from Corfu to walk through the doors of a friendly Great British hostelry was simply the best experience. Spacious accommodation in the Flat, plenty of room to unwind with my two dogs who were a little wound up after the long drive. A good nights sleep and the ability to run off steam in the field opposite, we all left relaxed and chilled. Pub grub was fabulous too! As I couldn’t stay for breakfast , they even went to the trouble of sending me off with a packed lunch! 😋

10/10
Exceptional
Verity, 03 Aug 2024
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A proper pub stay!

This was a home from home. We could not have been made to feel more welcome. After a 3.5 day drive from Corfu to walk through the doors of a friendly Great British hostelry was simply the best experience. Spacious accommodation in the Flat, plenty of room to unwind with my two dogs who were a little wound up after the long drive. A good nights sleep and the ability to run off steam in the field opposite, we all left relaxed and chilled. Pub grub was fabulous too! As I couldn’t stay for breakfast , they even went to the trouble of sending me off with a packed lunch! 😋

10/10
Exceptional
Ian, 31 Jul 2024
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Great food, great room and fantastic staff

A lovely old pub serving great food and with comfortable and clean rooms. The staff were friendly, helpful and we had great service at both dinner and breakfast. Really enjoyed our stay

10/10
Exceptional
Nicola, 26 Mar 2024
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Great pub. Lovely atmosphere and fantastic, friendly staff. The food was amazing and some unusual things on the menu. Great breakfast too. Our room was really lovely too. Highly recommend and will definitely be going back!

8/10
Excellent
John, 26 Feb 2024
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A good choice

We had a good stay. Room food and beer all good. We had to leave before breakfast and were offered takeaway options instead which was appreciated.

10/10
Exceptional
Howard, 06 Feb 2024
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Great

Everything about our stay was great, reception, service,food,room all perfect

10/10
Exceptional
T J, 04 Feb 2024
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Excellent find near Exeter

Great welcome by Matt. Good, clean room. Evening meal lovely. Breakfast superb. We will be back.

10/10
Exceptional
Diane, 28 Jan 2024
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Lovely stay

Stayed for 2 nights in the apartment. Very comfortable, quiet, clean. Breakfast and evening meal were excellent. Public footpath close to the hotel - really nice walk. Our dog was very welcome. Would definitely stay again.

10/10
Exceptional
Yvonne, 22 Dec 2023
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Lovely cosy find

After a very busy day ant work, we drove from the midlands and arrived at the Red Lion just before check in closed at 10pm, but unfortunately the chefs had gone home so we’re unable to have a meal. Very kindly the bar staff offered to make us cheese and biscuits. The bar was cosy and warm, and when we got to the bedroom, it was clean and modern decor but still kept traditional and in keeping with the history of the building.

10/10
Exceptional
Mike, 29 Nov 2023
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Great location & Food, Accommodation of a very high standard, and rooms well fitted, Great breakfast & Restaurant service.

10/10
Exceptional
Verified traveler, 15 Nov 2023
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A Timeless Retreat with Modern Comforts

During our stays in October and November 2023, the Red Lion Inn in Broadclyst not only lived up to its historic charm but also exceeded our expectations in terms of service and amenities. Hospitality: The staff at the Red Lion are the epitome of professionalism and accommodation. Each interaction, whether it was during check-in or while dining, was met with genuine warmth and efficiency. Accommodations: The rooms strike a perfect balance between rustic charm and modern cleanliness. We appreciated the attention to detail in maintaining the inn’s historic character while ensuring contemporary comfort. Culinary Delight: Breakfast at the Red Lion is a highlight. Made from locally sourced ingredients, the meals are not only delicious but also beautifully presented. Their commitment to homemade cuisine, from the fish pies to the sticky toffee puddings, adds a personal touch that is rare to find. Setting: Nestled next to a church, with seating on ancient cobbles and a secluded beer garden, the inn offers a picturesque and tranquil setting. The rustic interiors, complete with inglenook fireplaces and exposed beams. In conclusion, the Red Lion Inn is more than just a pub or a place to stay; it’s an experience that combines the allure of historical architecture with the comforts of modern hospitality. Whether it’s for a quiet weekend getaway, a family gathering, or a culinary exploration, the Red Lion in Broadclyst is a choice you won’t regret.

10/10
Exceptional
Mr Ian, 31 Aug 2023
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Staff were excellent.

10/10
Exceptional
Emma, 15 Jul 2023
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Welcoming !

I was welcomed with great friendliness. I was early but luckily a room was ready for me . Lovely room . Great hospitality and staff who were happy to chat

10/10
Exceptional
Ian, 01 Jul 2023
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Lovely stop over en route to Cornwall. Historic and picturesque. Comfortable room and wonderfully looked after by Mandy & Millie in the bar at dinner and by Alison (?) who served as good a breakfast as I’ve had. A happy welcoming venue that provided great value and quality.

10/10
Exceptional
Stephen, 27 May 2023
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Fabulous old world charm amazing staff

10/10
Exceptional
Andrew, 06 Apr 2023
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Lovely inn

A really nice little inn. Clean & comfortable room, slept well. Quiet location; adjacent car parking. Good food in a historic bar / restaurant with lots of character. Competitively proced.

10/10
Exceptional
Craig D, 18 Mar 2023
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Very clean and comfortable Staff were very friendly and helpful Food was very good would highly recommend

8/10
Excellent
John, 24 Feb 2023
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Good stay

Great country pub with good beds, good food and good beer. I would thoroughly recommend.

10/10
Exceptional
mark, 09 Jan 2023
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Lovely place, all the staff were lovely, Carly was the one that made our stay amazing.

8/10
Excellent
Brian John, 25 Sep 2022
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Definitely worth a visit

A friendly welcome, a comfortable and clean room, a good quality evening meal at a fair price and a quality breakfast the next morning. An interesting village setting, with nearby historic river mill and nearby national Trust property 2 miles down the road. Good value and a definite thumbs up from my wife and I. We would definitely visit again.

10/10
Exceptional
David, 21 Sep 2022
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Warm welcome, comfortable room, great breakfast!

One night stay.

10/10
Exceptional
Christine, 15 Sep 2022
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This hotel is in an ideal rural location, with nice walks nearby. Our room was clean and comfortable, and we particularly enjoyed the home-made biscuits with the good selection of in-room teas and coffee. The food here was delicious, and the staff are friendly, efficient and welcoming.

8/10
Excellent
TRACY, 05 Sep 2022
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Weekend stay

The inn was a beautiful picture from a story book setting, aged and dated with maturity the staff were welcoming and the room more than comfortable the room was very comfortable and clean.

8/10
Excellent
Robert, 04 Aug 2022
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Very clean and nice room

10/10
Exceptional
Ian, 21 Jul 2022
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Great place to stay.

Room was very very clean and comfortable. Staff where really helpful and polite and the food was a good price and really tasty.

10/10
Exceptional
Klaus, 11 Jul 2022
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A quaint old inn with modern rooms. Food remarkably good

8/10
Excellent
Verified traveler, 29 Jun 2022
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Our Stay at The Red Lion

Very nice, welcoming staff who phoned us before our arrival, to inform us of when the kitchen stopped serving food in the evening. However, we were disappointed with the quality of our breakfast. Our scrambled eggs seemed more like fried and the porridge was too stodgy to eat.

10/10
Exceptional
Frank, 25 Jun 2022
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Food and service were excellent. All the staff were very attentive

10/10
Exceptional
Antony, 25 Jun 2022
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Superb

Superb - amazing service and food was delicious

8/10
Excellent
Sally, 25 Jun 2022
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Well placed

Suited me for the journey I was doing and well placed near Exeter. Quiet and good sleep.

10/10
Exceptional
Sophie, 21 Jun 2022
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Gorgeous setting.

10/10
Exceptional
Hugh, 20 Jun 2022
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Comfortable room and thoughtful touches

Comfortable, clean and with thoughtful touches to make our stay enjoyable.

10/10
Exceptional
Colin, 06 May 2022
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Attentive staff, comfortable bed and good breakfast

10/10
Exceptional
Verified traveler, 02 May 2022
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Very enjoyable stay, beautiful old building but room and en-suite modern and very clean. Friendly staff and excellent meal.

10/10
Exceptional
Susan, 05 Apr 2022
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Great for the rugby

10/10
Exceptional
Diane, 20 Mar 2022
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Great stay

Very welcoming, friendly and homely. Nothing was too much trouble. The room was comfortable and spotlessly clean. Would be very willing to stay here again.

10/10
Exceptional
Verified traveler, 14 Mar 2022
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Really great, friendly staff who were extremely helpful and often realised what we needed before we did! Room was recently decorated, comfortable and really clean, and complete with homemade shortbread. Food was hearty and tasty and the pub itself is super cosy and comfortable. We only stayed as a stopover on a long drive but would have stayed longer otherwise.

10/10
Exceptional
Allison, 20 Feb 2022
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Little hideaway

Food was excellent, best crème brûlée I’ve ever had 😋 The pub had a lovely setting, would definitely recommend it 😊

10/10
Exceptional
Joe, 21 Jan 2022
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Another Night away

A hidden Gem. Very Friendly Welcome. Very Good food and ales. Staff very friendly and helpful. I made the mistake of following the sat nav which took me down single track roads(with passing places) at night. Next time i would use the B Road from Exeter , at one stage i had to reverse 200/300 yards with the car facing me blinding headlights - so i could not see

8/10
Excellent
Jane, 17 Nov 2021
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Great room great service good parking just what we needed

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