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.

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Property highlights

Located in the best-rated area in Exeter, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.8

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


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
1 full bed
1 queen bed
1 king bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
9.0
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
8.2
Location
9.8
Free WiFi
8.9
High score for Exeter
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Thomas
    United States of America United States of America
    Staff was excellent and very accommodating. The hotel is a charming building loaded with character.
  • Katherine
    United States of America United States of America
    Utterly elegant w/o a trace of kitsch. First-rate food. Exceedingly welcoming & professional staff. Steps from Cathedral & town center. Superb hotel, start to finish.
  • Julia
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The room was lovely, very spacious and with really good facilities. The bed was very clean and comfortable. All the staff were friendly and helpful and the breakfast was excellent, personally served to the table which makes a very pleasant...

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of Southernhay House Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular amenities
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Alarm clock
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Media & Technology
  • iPod dock
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Adults only
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Lithuanian
  • Latvian
  • Russian

House rules

Southernhay House Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 3:00 PM to 12:00 AM

Check-out

From 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

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 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Maestro Mastercard Visa UnionPay credit card Solo Cash Southernhay House Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

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.

FAQs about Southernhay House Hotel

  • Southernhay House Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • The prices at Southernhay House Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Room options at Southernhay House Hotel include:

      • Double
      • Apartment

    • Southernhay House Hotel has 1 restaurant:

      • Restaurant

    • Southernhay House Hotel is 1,300 feet from the center of Exeter. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Check-in at Southernhay House Hotel is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.