Southernhay House Hotel

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Scored 8.4
Rated very good

Excellent location!

9.5

This intimate hotel is set in a Grade II listed Georgian gentleman's residence in central Exeter. It offers luxurious rooms, a cocktail bar, a casual club room and a private garden just 5 minutes' walk from Exeter Cathedral. Rooms at Southernhay House Hotel feature elegant decor and views over the garden and terrace and Southernhay. With spacious beds, all include a large flat-screen TV, DAB radio and tea and coffee making facilities along with luxurious toiletries. Free Wi-Fi is provided throughout. A full English breakfast or delicious cooked options are served alongside croissants, orange juice and Cornish yogurt in the morning. The bar menu is served all day and has home-made comfortable classics. Southernhay House is 5 minutes’ walk from the Princesshay Shopping district and 8 minutes’ walk from the Royal Albert Memorial Museum. You can walk to Exeter Central Train Station in 10 minutes and Exeter International Airport is 6 miles away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Bar

Property highlights

  • Located in the best-rated area in Exeter, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.5

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

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Breakfast to go

Availability

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Guest reviews

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See what guests loved the most:

Thomas
United States United States
“Staff was excellent and very accommodating. The hotel is a charming building loaded with character.”
Blanche
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Central property if you’re wanting explore the centre of Exeter.”
Gregory
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“We stayed in sugar, Really lovely room - honestly the best shower I’ve ever had in my life no clue how they get the water pressure that strong but it was incredible. Slept very well and the breakfast was fantastic And what a convenient location.”
Abby
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Fantastic stay, staff and breakfast amazing. Room was beautiful, Really beautiful property. Bed massive and very comfy..”
Denise
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Charming, elegant, Georgian hotel, tastefully restored. Fantastic bar with a long and interesting cocktail menu. This hotel is situated in a wide leafy street next to the beautiful area surrounding the cathedral. Southernhay House has many...”
Peter
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Staff excellent. made to feel very welcome. food was excellent and private dining can be thoroughly recommended. hotel is very well located for shopping in Central Exeter and is only a few 100 metres from the Cathedral which is most impressive.”
Mike
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely location . Hotel was excellent as were the staff.”
Geoff
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Breakfast was excellent. The team were very friendly, helpful and professional. The location was ideal - a short walk into the town.”
William
Ireland Ireland
“Atmosphere of restrained elegance. Tasty food. Great staff really friendly. And of course excellent location.”
Pritchard
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Beautiful hotel right in the centre of Exeter so perfect for walking everywhere”

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Restaurant #1
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of Southernhay House Hotel

Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Bar

House rules

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Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 12:00 AM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

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

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 2 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that payment will be requested on arrival.

Kindly note the property cannot process payments from American Express credit cards, and an alternative card will be required.

Please note that there is no parking available at the property. On street parking is available in close proximity to the property in the Southernhay, which is free in the evenings between 18:00 and 08:00.

When booking 5 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Please inform Southernhay House Hotel of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

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