The St George and Dragon by Innkeeper's Collection

Hotels
8.3 (1933 reviews)
The St George & Dragon Vintage Inn, Clyst St George , Topsham , gb

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Heating
Family rooms
Garden
Bar
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent food
Friendly and helpful staff
Comfortable rooms
Convenient location
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Cold room upon arrival
Missing amenities like a hairdryer

Categories

Cleanliness
7.51
Noted issues with cobwebs and cleanliness of the carpet.
Service
8.98
Friendly and helpful staff consistently mentioned.
Location
8.52
Convenient location near attractions.
Room Quality
7.97
Generally comfortable with some issues like cold temperature and cleanliness.
Amenities
8
Good amenities are provided, although some mentioned missing items.
Value for Money
7.96
Rate was questioned but food quality was high, balancing value perception.
Food and Beverage
9.01
Very good food quality and variety mentioned by multiple reviewers.
Overall Experience
8.48
Positive experiences overall despite minor issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-07 17:02

Property Description

Picturesque Location
Surrounded by farms and historic buildings, Innkeeper's Lodge Exeter is a charming 19th-century lodge in the scenic village of Clyst St George. Nestled between the stunning beaches of Exmouth and the vibrant town of Exeter, this lodge offers a tranquil escape with breathtaking views of the valley.

Cozy Accommodations
Each room at The St George and Dragon by Innkeeper's Collection is equipped with modern amenities like a flat-screen TV, en suite bathroom, and tea/coffee making facilities. After a day of exploring, guests can relax by the roaring log fire or unwind in the beer garden at the on-site St George and Dragon pub.

Delicious Dining
Indulge in a culinary experience at the lodge's restaurant, where you can savor classic dishes like braised pork belly and cheese-topped fish pie. Don't miss the traditional Sunday roast! With real cask ales and fine wines available, your taste buds are in for a treat.

Experience the beauty of Clyst St George at Innkeeper's Lodge Exeter - book your stay now for a memorable getaway.

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.3
Based on 1933 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.51
Service: 8.98
Location: 8.52
Room Quality: 7.97
Amenities: 8
Value for Money: 7.96
Food and Beverage: 9.01
Overall Experience: 8.48
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Gary solo_traveller gb
10
Cons:

I didn’t know whether breakfast was included or not

2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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Sean extended_group gb
10
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A.R. couple nl
10
Heerlijk verblijf in een verrassend leuke plaats!
Pros:

Uitstraling is prachtig! Gezellig en sfeervol.

Cons:

Alles was perfect

2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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Stephen family_with_children gb
10
We arrived just for 1 night with the kids. Staff were helpful and polite. The pub itself was lovely inside.and the r
Pros:

Perfect pub & hotel.

Cons:

Nothing. Everything was perfect

2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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James couple gb
5
2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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Heather extended_group gb
10
Excellent.
Pros:

Close to Royal Marine Commandos camp at Lympstone, Devon.

Cons:

Perfect, no negatives.

2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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Stephen couple gb
5
Friendly but sadly totally unacceptable bedrooms compared to what the website shows and what we’re expecting to have.
Pros:

Homely & very cosy 👌

Cons:

Our bedroom bore 0 resemblance to the Website pages showing a few luxurious rooms, our room was very small and did not have one single drawer that you could put your valuables inside or a safe to lock your valuables and consequently every time we went out I had to take all our valuables with his phones iPads et cetera
We enjoyed the breakfast and the Bar area but most definitely would not stay there again due to very poor facilities provided in the bedrooms our friend stayed in room eight when we looked in his room. It was exactly the same as ours which was room 11.

2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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David extended_group gb
9
Nice overnight stay
Pros:

Location

Cons:

N/A

2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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Katherine family_with_children gb
4
2026-08-06 via Nuitee
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rick couple gb
10
Fantastic and will go again
Pros:

Perfect location for commando training and food was excellent

Cons:

Mattress a little hard

2026-08-06 via Nuitee
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rick couple gb
10
Excellent and good really good
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

Mattress too hard

2026-08-06 via Nuitee
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rick couple gb
10
Perfect location
Pros:

Food and location

Cons:

Mattress too hard

2026-08-06 via Nuitee
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Charlotte solo_traveller gb
9
It's an inn not a hotel! Perfect stay for Exmouth
Pros:

Comfy room
Great shower- very good water pressure
Lots of free parking
Room cleaned every day (stayed 4 nights)
Food was good in the pub

Lots of people put on here that room wasn't cleaned every day but it's an inn not a hotel! Our room was serviced every day and tea and coffee was always topped up.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-06 via Nuitee
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Katie solo_traveller gb
6
Pros:

Welcoming vibe

Cons:

Pricey for what it was. £100 for a single bed looking out onto a wall isn’t great.

2026-08-06 via Nuitee
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Kelly solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Pleasant welcoming staff, good room with comfy bed, great shower and big TV. Great restaurant and waiting staff. Value for money. Would definitely stay there again.

Cons:

N/a

2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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Gary extended_group gb
7
Good location, nice hotel with basic food.
Pros:

Ideal location for what we wanted

Cons:

Room really warm- room 14, room 1- bed uncomfortable and noisy.

2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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Colin couple gb
9
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John solo_traveller gb
8
2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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Vibha couple gb
8
It was excellent, I would stay again ( in a more ventilated room ) next time I come visiting Exeter office
Pros:

Accessible, easy to locate , clean & very good , smiling staff

Cons:

The room had no ventilation, the windows didn’t open & it was hot , though the hotel was kind enough to put a whirring fan in the room before we came

2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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Nick solo_traveller gb
8
Great location for business and plenty of free parking
Pros:

Great locating and rooms clean and tidy. Good evening meal and service from all the staff

Cons:

Breakfast was average and the WiFi in the room was terrible

2026-08-05 via Nuitee