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Red Lion

2.5 star property
Inn in Exeter with free breakfast and restaurant

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Interior
Front of property
Comfort Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Private kitchen
Property grounds
Exterior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
The current price is AU$218
includes taxes & fees
29 Apr - 30 Apr

Explore the area

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Broadclyst, Exeter, England, EX5 3EL
  • National Trust Killerton
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • University of Exeter
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Exeter Cathedral
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

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Comfort Double Room

Comfort Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Comfort Twin Room

Comfort Twin Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Comfort Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Private kitchen

Comfort Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Smart TV
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Exeter

At Red Lion, you'll be 20.9 km (13 mi) from Dartmoor National Park. Highlights at this inn include a complimentary breakfast, a restaurant and free self-parking. .For a drink, you can stop by the inn's own lounge bar. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas and a garden. There's also the convenience of free RV/bus/truck parking. .In the area of this Exeter inn, you'll find University of Exeter.
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What's nearby

  • National Trust Killerton - 4 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Sandy Park Rugby Stadium - 10 min drive - 9.8 km
  • University of Exeter - 12 min drive - 8.8 km
  • Westpoint Arena - 12 min drive - 10.9 km
  • Exeter Cathedral - 13 min drive - 9.5 km

Getting around

  • Pinhoe Station - 5 min drive
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Cranberry Farm - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Jack in the Green Inn - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Red Lion Inn - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Miller & Carter - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Red Lion

Inn in Exeter with free breakfast and restaurant
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Free self parking is available.

This Exeter inn is smoke free.

  • 4 guestrooms or units
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (free)
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Red Lion offers 4 accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. This Exeter inn provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Hypo-allergenic bedding and an iron/ironing board can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekends
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:30 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 10.00 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children 5 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 5 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: GBP 10.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Children 5 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

Red Lion Inn
Red Lion Exeter
Red Lion Inn Exeter

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Red Lion?

Red Lion offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Red Lion?

As of 25 Apr 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Red Lion on 29 Apr 2025 start from AU$218.48, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Red Lion?

Yep, Red Lion has a free self car park and free RV/bus/truck parking.

Are there any beaches close to Red Lion?

The closest beach to Red Lion is Devon Cliffs Beach (18.2 km).

What makes Red Lion a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus pillowtop beds in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Red Lion.

Does Red Lion serve breakfast?

Sure does, complimentary cooked-to-order brekkie is on offer on weekdays from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM and on weekends between 8:00 AM and 9:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Red Lion?

No, Red Lion does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Red Lion?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves local cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Red Lion?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Red Lion Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 93 out of 112 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 112 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 112 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 112 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 112 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

donna

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Escape Exeter

Lovely staff, accommodation a little tired, good pub food and a lovely breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
lovely hotel in a very nice area. food was very good.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Charming staff and super quiet here. Great breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verity

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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! 😋
Sorry but Midas made himself at home! One exhausted pooch!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verity

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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! 😋
Sorry but Midas made himself at home! One exhausted pooch!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Nairn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

GRAHAM

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

John

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Howard

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great

Everything about our stay was great, reception, service,food,room all perfect
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

T J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent find near Exeter

Great welcome by Matt. Good, clean room. Evening meal lovely. Breakfast superb. We will be back.
Bedroom 3
Nice clean bathroom
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

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.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location & Food, Accommodation of a very high standard, and rooms well fitted, Great breakfast & Restaurant service.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Andrew

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mr Ian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrzej

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023