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Red Lion

2.5 star property
Inn in Exeter with free breakfast and restaurant

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Interior
Comfort Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Private kitchen | Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle
Exterior
Comfort Twin Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds
Garden
The Red Lion near the airport offers genuine hospitality and a cooked-to-order breakfast. Guests can unwind in the garden, connect to WiFi, or enjoy meals at the on-site restaurant. The bar is a cozy spot for evening drinks, and the helpful staff consistently impresses visitors.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included

Room options

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Comfort Double Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds

Comfort Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Comfort Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds

Comfort Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Comfort Twin Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds

Comfort Twin Room

Highlights

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

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Family Room with Private bathroom | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds

Family Room with Private bathroom

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
Broadclyst, Exeter, England, EX5 3EL

What's nearby

  • National Trust Killerton - 4 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Sandy Park Rugby Stadium - 7 min drive - 9.2 km
  • University of Exeter - 11 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Exeter's Historic Quayside - 12 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Exeter Cathedral - 13 min drive - 10.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Heart of Oak - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Oriental City - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Cranberry Farm - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Miller & Carter - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Red Lion

Inn near the airport
You can look forward to free cooked-to-order breakfast, a garden and a bar at Red Lion. The on-site restaurant offers lunch and dinner. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Smoke-free property
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to perks such as free WiFi and free bottled water.
Other amenities include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, Egyptian cotton sheets and pillowtop mattresses
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch Smart TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles

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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

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • High-pile carpet in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Smoke-free property

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with premium channels

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 are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10.00 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

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 at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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.

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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Children 5 years old and younger are not permitted at this property

Property is also known as

Red Lion Inn
Red Lion Exeter
Red Lion Inn Exeter

Frequently asked questions

Is Red Lion pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of GBP 10.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Red Lion?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Red Lion?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:30 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Red Lion?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Red Lion located?

Situated near the airport, this inn is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from National Trust Killerton and within 6 miles (10 km) of Pynes Hill Estate and Exeter Livestock Market. University of Exeter - Saint Luke's Campus and Princesshay are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Reviews

Red Lion Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.6

Amenities

9.8

Staff & service

8.8

Eco-friendliness

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 103 out of 122 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 122 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 122 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 122 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 122 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Henriette

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

Wonderful stay at authentic pub

We stayed two nights at The Red Lion. A wonderful authentic old Pub with a lot of atmosphere. The food was delicious and the staff was the friendliest people. We truly enjoyed our stay and would love to come back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic room. Good food. Local area beautiful. Broke up a long journey perfectly.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

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

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

David

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

Lovely character inn

Really friendly and helpful staff. Would recommend the apartment. Great food.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

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

Warm welcome, comfortable room, great breakfast!

One night stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Abdul-Karim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff were welcoming and the biscuits in the jar was a little gesture to the hungry soul. Breakfast had a reasonable selection and served with the customer in mind
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

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

Mr Ian

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

10/10 Excellent

Richard

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

Short stop

Very welcoming, comfortable with fantastic food
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Klaus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A quaint old inn with modern rooms. Food remarkably good
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous old world charm amazing staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

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

8/10 Good

Brian John

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

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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Another great stay. Clean, comfortable traditional inn with lots of character.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle

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

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.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

Brilliant Accommodation

Extremely friendly staff. Great room and great food.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

donna

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

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

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