Hotels near Castle Drogo in Exeter

Being used to the likes of other budget hotel chains when on business trips I was looking forward to my stay however feel let down given the prestigious reputation of the Mercure brand. The hotel building itself is beautiful and the room was modern in decor, however unfortunately the building fabric had not been modernised leading to an uncomfortable night. The room was very warm with a single window that only opened slightly and no air conditioning/fan provided. Even on a cold September night the room was uncomfortably warm into the early hours. My room was positioned opposite what seemed to be the kitchen/some sort of generator/heater which kicked in at 6am in the morning waking me up as the window had to remain open to keep the room cool. The range of breakfast was good (cooked breakfast, pastries, cereals, continental), but sadly the quality was quite poor. Despite being the first person at 8am on a Sunday the food was cold overall and the sausages and bacon were very tough and leathery. The staff on every interaction were helpful and polite, especially the receptionist when checking in. Overall a disappointing stay and sadly not the first poor experience at an Accor hotel.

I was very impressed by this hotel. It has a good location if you travel by car or rail. Even though it overlooks a major road intersection there was no noise in the bedroom. The bed room was quite large and the air conditioning was very effective and quiet. The staff were very friendly, efficient and helpful. It was very clean throughout. The dining area is quite small and there were warnings of some delays in getting a table. I didn’t have any problem when I staid the night after August Bank Holiday.

Arriving late in the evening, you could be easily mistaken in thinking it’s more like a motel or truck stop. However, this is definitely not so. In the morning you’re greeted warmly by friendly staff like Raj and Grant who simply can’t do enough. Breakfast is full English, toast, porridge, fresh fruit salad. Plenty of tea and coffee. We didn’t always need cleaners in our room, but when we did, not only did they tidy our bed but took the time to fold our personal clothing on the bed so it looked cared for - just like a touch of home! The room was clean and spotless. It’s a great hotel with a vibrant mix of staff. We didn’t use the hotel for evening meals but it seems to be very popular as it is for conferences and weddings. We’d definitely come back again.

With a stay at The Cridford Inn in Newton Abbot, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Dartmoor National Park and Canonteign Waterfalls and Country Park. This inn is 12.8 mi (20.7 km) from University of Exeter and 21.3 mi (34.3 km) from Devon Cliffs Beach.Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and wedding services.Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the inn's coffee shop/cafe. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Breakfast is available for a fee.Free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 5 individually decorated guestrooms. Conveniences include separate sitting areas, and housekeeping is provided daily.

With a stay at Woodleigh Coach House in Exeter, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Stone Lane Gardens and Exeter's Historic Quayside. This guesthouse is 4.9 mi (7.8 km) from Dartmoor National Park and 12.1 mi (19.4 km) from University of Exeter.This smoke-free guesthouse features kayaking nearby, sailing nearby, and water skiing nearby. Recreational activities include windsurfing nearby.Satisfy your appetite at the guesthouse's coffee shop/cafe. Breakfast is available for a fee.Free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 3 guestrooms.

With a stay at OYO The Gissons Hotel in Exeter, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of University of Exeter and Haldon Forest Park. This upscale hotel is 11 mi (17.7 km) from Dartmoor National Park and 15.5 mi (25 km) from Devon Cliffs Beach.Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.Featured amenities include express check-out and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.Stay in one of 26 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Satellite television is provided for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and coffee/tea makers.

Ooooh it’s a long drive to Cornwall isn’t it. Why not break it up with a fluffy pillow, a crisp sheet and a chance to stretch out for the night en-route (rather than arriving for the beach-holiday unable to stand up straight after the crooked detours around the night-closures of any useful road south of Okehampton beyond midnight)? Word of advice. Don’t scrimp on this. If you’re gonna pay for sleep then pay for sleep. This is not the place for you. We had a family room. One mediocre bed with an aged mattress (so soft it barely existed) and bricks for pillows meant that we spent most of the night lying wide awake staring at the dirty room. The girls were in the sofa bed, archaic in design and certainly not safe - it looked like a big hug from Edward Scissorhands. Breakfast was a joke - the wonderful overworked staff ran around, unable to keep up with the demands of feeding time. The food was appalling. Tired, naff and sure to give you indigestion, the whole place makes you feel like crap.

Located in Exeter, The Devon Hotel is a 5-minute drive from Sandy Park Rugby Stadium and 6 minutes from Exeter's Historic Quayside. This hotel is 3.2 mi (5.1 km) from Exeter Cathedral and 3.6 mi (5.8 km) from Royal Albert Museum and Art Gallery.Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a fitness center or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, a banquet hall, and bike parking.Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's 24-hour room service. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee.Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.Stay in one of 60 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and coffee/tea makers.

We stayed because our husbands were going to the rugby and the girls having a trip into Exeter. Location of the hotel was perfect not a long walk to the train station for us to get into town. On arrival at 12.30 reception was full queues of people trying to check in or leave bags. A man was sent out to take our car registration and names and then we could wait in the bar until they were ready for us. The boys waited in the bar and we headed off. They were checked in before 3 when they had to leave for the rugby which was good but to be honest we knew we were early and would have been happy leaving the luggage. We were told out of the 3 couples we had an upgrade to what turned out to be an accessible room and to be honest it isn’t an upgrade. I would have preferred the room we had booked which certainly wasn’t accessible. One of the other couples was over charged by £70 on check in - which we did sort out on our return. Whilst shopping we checked to see if our mobile key was ready but no we had to go to check in and do that on return to the hotel so they could Id us seems to defeat the object. On arrival back joined a queue again to activate the mobile key. It seems to be the longest slowest check of any hotel I have stayed in. When we finally got to the front we were given a normal key as it might take a while for the mobile one to work. Good job because it took nearly an hour to activate and then when I tried it it wouldn’t work with my phone. We then went to the bar before dinner again it was packed we managed to get a table but only 2 servers so wait for drinks was a little long. Price was ok. We had a table booked in the view for dinner and the food was lovely and reasonably priced. Again restaurant was very busy but the staff were lovely. Couldn’t have water. On the table as the waitress informed us they had run out of jugs, we said we would wait but she said no they had no jugs? She had to keep topping up from a bottle and she wasn’t allowed to leave the bottle on the table. Perhaps a trip to the next door IKEA May have sorted that. The main meal came with various items missing off of each plate, salsa, salad and chips. Overall was nice though. Breakfast was an another matter, we sat in the bar as the restaurant was packed. The design of the restaurant for breakfast is awful. People queueing for hot food past the croissants and bread and toaster so someone is always in the way. The fruit and cold meat and cheeses on the end of the hot line so missed by a lot of people. Only Greek or soya p,Ian yoghurt noth8ng flavoured, ran out of compote and fruit. Had to ask for the orange juice to be topped up. Just very disorganised and badly set out. Now I know it was a busy rugby weekend but the hotel are obviously fully aware of this. The staff were pleasant and the food in the evening lovely, in the morning ok. The room was clean and lovely - definitely not an upgrade though so please don’t make out it was. I would stay again if husband was going t

With a stay at Lower Thornton Farm in Exeter, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Haldon Forest Park and Sandy Park Rugby Stadium. This farm stay is 12.3 mi (19.9 km) from Dartmoor National Park and 9 mi (14.5 km) from University of Exeter.Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor tennis court, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and a picnic area.Breakfast is available for a fee.Free self parking is available onsite.Stay in one of 4 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions.