The St George and Dragon by Innkeeper's Collection

Hotels
8.3 (1831 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

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.3
Based on 1831 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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Andrew solo_traveller gb
6
Pros:

Staff very helpful room was very clean bed was comfortable,down side due to the very hot weather we didn't have a good night's sleep, not the hotels fault and I'm totally not in any way blaming they hotel but I guess due to health and safety and age of the building the window only opened a little bit so no fresh air came in it was so hot I would definitely say the room was in need of a fridge in tea and coffee was supplied but in my opinion they should also have left water in the room,as we had nothing to drink all, and yes it was our fault but for the cost of the room I don't think this is a lot to ask for. On the plus side a small fan was in the room but it made little difference, room was very clean, bed was comfortable bathroom was in and clean. Breakfast was really good very tasty.

Cons:

No air con in the room and definitely needs a fridge in the room, and bottles of water.

2026-06-27 via Nuitee
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Ben solo_traveller gb
8
2026-06-27 via Nuitee
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Bowers solo_traveller gb
8
2026-06-27 via Nuitee
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Diana solo_traveller gb
3
Do not recommend. Overpriced with terrible service.
Pros:

The bed was comfortable

Cons:

​Unless you have no other choice, do not stay here. The rooms were boiling hot with no aircon (just a small fan), no complimentary drinking water, and no towels in the bathroom when we arrived, we had to ask for them at reception.
​On top of that, they charged £25 for early key collection and forced a 10:30 AM checkout despite advertising 12:00 PM online. When challenged, the staff blamed Booking.com, complained about only having two cleaners, and called me rude for asking them to update their terms. Unprofessional management and a very poor experience overall.

2026-06-27 via Nuitee
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Nigel couple gb
9
Perfect
Pros:

Plenty of parking , nice bar area / seating

Cons:

Room was hot , but was understandable given the temperature outside , fan was provided though which helped

2026-06-26 via Nuitee
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Taras solo_traveller gb
10
2026-06-25 via Nuitee
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Stuart couple gb
8
2026-06-25 via Nuitee
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Isabella solo_traveller at
9
empfehlenswert
Pros:

schönes Zimmer, geräumiges Einzelzimmer, die gesamte Unterkunft ist sehr stilvoll eingerichtet, sauber, Parkplatz inkl.

2026-06-25 via Nuitee
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Richard Frost solo_traveller gb
10
2026-06-24 via Nuitee
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Robin couple gb
9
Nice Hotel near Exeter and the coast
Pros:

Nice room, very good dining area with excellent food and service. Good car park with easy access from room, very friendly efficient staff. Nice breakfast

Cons:

Not a lot, the breakfast menu was somewhat difficult to understand, the full English breakfast was good and large but it appeared that apart from endless coffee nothing else was available although there were continental options and other options. Basically if I have a full English I would expect to have maybe a croissant and jam as well ie as in a Premier Inn. Not that significant a point and does not detract from this being a very nice place to stay a few nights.

2026-06-24 via Nuitee
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Peter couple nl
8
2026-06-23 via Nuitee
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Adrian solo_traveller gb
10
2026-06-22 via Nuitee
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Donovan solo_traveller gb
8
Overall, a comfy stay but attention to detail is everything
Pros:

The shower room was excellent. Handheld and rain shower,easy to operate. Huge bath towels and heated towel rail. Hand soap and shower soap supplied. Pleasant decor in the room. Comfy king-size bed. The room was a double aspect, which was appreciated.

Cons:

Sofa bed was set up, taking a large amount of space. Told by staff this was policy. We asked for it to be folded back so we could use the sofa. Dust on drinks tray and tissue box,which was empty when we checked in.
Housekeeping was hit and miss. Tea mugs were not changed every day. Bed only made up properly one day of our 5 night stay. Pillows need replacement as lumpy and hard. Storage limited.
All niggles really and compensated by the shower room being so good.

2026-06-21 via Nuitee
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Christopher couple gb
8
Pros:

Easy online check-in. Decor very good. Excellent breakfasts.

Cons:

Noisy plumbing after using shower. Knocking noise for about 10 minutes.

2026-06-21 via Nuitee
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Margaret couple gb
7
2026-06-20 via Nuitee
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Merton solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

Location is excellent. Relaxed friendly pub.

2026-06-20 via Nuitee
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Susan extended_group gb
9
Comfortable stay, good food and very nice staff.
Pros:

Comfortable room, helpful staff. Had 2 restaurant meals which were very good. Location excellent.

2026-06-20 via Nuitee
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Ursula solo_traveller ch
8
Wunderbares Inn mit schöner Atmosphäre und sehr gutem Frühstück, wir würden auf jeden Fall wieder hier buchen!
Pros:

Das Zimmer war für vier Personen perfekt und das Frühstück absolut sensationell. Die Anreise geht mit dem Auto problemlos, da ein grosser Parkplatz gleich neben dem Haus vorhanden ist. Wir wurden sehr freundlich empfangen und fühlten uns rundum gut umsorgt. Die Atmosphäre im Gastraum war auch beim Nachtessen wunderbar und Kinder waren sehr willkommen.

Cons:

Da die Unterkunft direkt an einer Strasse liegt, ist etwas Verkehrslärm nicht abzuwenden.

2026-06-20 via Nuitee
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Andrea solo_traveller gb
6
Pros:

The room was clean and tidy,the bed was reasonably comfortable,although we didn't like the pillows,they were too big and hard.we did enjoy our stay. We wanted to book breakfast for the next morning,we were asked to wait for the morning, as the staff member said there were two different prices for breakfast.we have stayed here many times and never had a problem booking breakfast before.we did not stay for breakfast as we felt this issue could have been sorted when we arrived.

Cons:

Hard lumpy pillows.And not being able to book breakfast when we arrived,it seemed too difficult,for what should have been a straight forward process.

2026-06-19 via Nuitee
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Ilaria solo_traveller it
8
2026-06-19 via Nuitee