Lower Thornton Farm

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Scored 9.3
Rated wonderful

Staff

9.6

About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Lower Thornton Farm in Exeter offers a farm stay experience with a garden and free WiFi. Guests enjoy a lounge, meals for kids, and barbecue facilities. Delicious Breakfast: A full English or Irish breakfast is available, including vegetarian and vegan options. The breakfast is highly rated by guests for its quality and variety. Convenient Location: Located 11 mi from Exeter International Airport, the property is near attractions such as Powderham Castle (4.3 mi) and Sandy Park Rugby Stadium (8.1 mi). Guests appreciate the quietness of the area.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

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Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan

  • Free Parking Available On Site

Availability

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Raymond
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Very welcoming on a arrival. Very quiet and nice view from the room. Breakfast was amazing. Will definitely book again.”
Janet
United States United States
“It was lovely and quiet. Our host, Alison, couldn’t have been more warm and welcoming. We loved our week at Thornton Farm.”
Lesley
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Alison was an excellent host - our plans changed late the night before we were due to check out & she gave us a late check out & moved breakfast later too Lovely quiet setting”
Ivor
United States United States
“Location was perfect looking over the beautiful Devon Countryside. Place is spotless and the breakfast was delicious. Wish we could have stayed longer.”
Jane
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Beautiful setting at the end of a country lane - very little noise (occasional farm machine). Our room had a shadowed patio area leading on to the large lawn. Plenty of room for residents to stroll, play games etc. A stream was at the bottom...”
Kathryn
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Such a tranquil, beautiful setting and the host, Alison was very attentive and helpful. Rooms were comfy and the breakfast was fresh and lovely. It is such a quiet, relaxing place to stay with the bonus of Rex the dog, who is super friendly!”
Robert
Australia Australia
“We liked the Manager & cleanliness & loved the breakfast”
Colin
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“In a quiet location and a helpful and friendly host”
Cath
Australia Australia
“A very comfortable and relaxing stay. Alison is a very charming and adept host. Bed was very comfortable, breakfast was hot, and well presented. Everything was very clean and well considered. We wish we could have stayed, much longer. We...”
Robert
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Beautiful ,rural , very quiet location . Excellent parking facility Excellent breakfast . A very charming landlady who made us feel totally at home .”

Host Info

Company review score: 9.6Based on 113 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property info

A warm welcome awaits you at our family run Bed and Breakfast accommodation. Nestling under the Haldon Hills near the historic Cathedral City of Exeter, Devon. Lower Thornton is a livestock and arable farm where you can relax, unwind and enjoy the Devon wildlife and rural environment. Surrounded by outstanding countryside yet only 2 miles from the A38/M5, Lower Thornton Farm B & B makes an ideal base to visit Dartmoor, Torbay, National Trust properties, Devon and Exeter racecourse and the South Devon coast. Warm and spacious with guest lounge with colour TV and wood burning fire. Hearty Aga breakfasts and ground floor bedrooms. Guests have their own access to rooms with a key and so can come and go as they please.

Neighborhood info

Lower Thornton Farm is ideally positioned to enjoy all Devon has to offer. We are in the heart of the West Country famous for clotted cream teas, cider, rolling hills and rich red sandstone soil. The nearby historic Cathedral City of Exeter offers a wide range of activities including shopping, dining with many pubs, coffee shops and restaurants to choose from, and sight seeing both in and around Exeter including the canal basin and quay.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Amenities of Lower Thornton Farm

Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

House rules

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Check-in
From 5:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Check-out
Until 10:30 AM
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 8 are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

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