Lord Haldon Country Hotel, Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western

Hotels
Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western
8.1 (1281 reviews)
Dunchideock , Exeter , gb

Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Business center
Heating
Terrace
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Clean and quiet rooms
Great location
Cons:
Noise from other guests
Heating issues
Inconsistent food quality

Categories

Cleanliness
8.35
Guests appreciated the cleanliness of the rooms but some had minor concerns about the heating.
Service
8.85
Numerous reviews highlight the friendly and helpful staff.
Location
8.35
Convenient for visiting nearby family and quiet country location.
Room Quality
7.45
Some rooms were noted as small and noise issues were reported.
Amenities
7.85
Facilities were considered good though not fully explored during the stay.
Value for Money
8.35
Reasonable prices for what is offered, especially for dog-friendly guests.
Food and Beverage
7.65
Food quality varied, with some dishes not meeting expectations.
Overall Experience
7.95
Guests generally enjoyed their stay despite some minor issues, making it a positive experience overall.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 01:08

Property Description

Charming Country-house Hotel near Exeter

Tranquil Surroundings: Nestled in the picturesque countryside near Exeter, the Best Western Lord Haldon Hotel offers a peaceful retreat away from the hustle and bustle.

Convenient Amenities: Enjoy the convenience of free parking and Wi-Fi, ensuring a stress-free stay. Indulge in delicious meals made from fresh local ingredients at the on-site restaurant.

Comfortable Accommodation: Each uniquely decorated room exudes country-house charm and features modern amenities. Some rooms boast stunning views of the countryside or the hotel gardens.

Book your stay at the Best Western Lord Haldon Hotel for a relaxing countryside getaway near Exeter.

Important information:

There is no 24-hour check-in service at the hotel. Please inform the hotel if you are arriving later than 23.00.

Please note, this property hosts on-site wedding functions. Guests may experience some noise/light disturbances. For more information, please contact the property.

There is a pet charge of GBP 15 per pet per night, due on arrival. This is only available in selected Double and Twin rooms. This does not apply for any room upgrades.

For group bookings of 6 or more rooms, different policies will apply.

We charge £15 per stay with 1 dog and £17.50 per stay with 2+ dogs.Please inform 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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Parking

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

  • Internet

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

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for £10 per person per night when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 12 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children from 2 years old to 12 years old stay for £15 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.1
Based on 1281 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.35
Service: 8.85
Location: 8.35
Room Quality: 7.45
Amenities: 7.85
Value for Money: 8.35
Food and Beverage: 7.65
Overall Experience: 7.95
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Shaun couple gb
10
Compy and lovely location
Pros:

Staff breakfast and room
Was brilliant

2026-06-27 via Nuitee
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mike solo_traveller gb
7
Old style quiet and peaceful well outside the city
Pros:

Very old and characterful
Out in the country

Cons:

Rather faded around the edges
Looked like it needed a bit more tlc

2026-06-27 via Nuitee
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Marius couple lt
8
Pros:

Unique local feel and beautiful surroundings.

Cons:

Quite difficult to get there due to the narrow and dated road, also we stayed there during the summer heat wave, it was quite challenging as one small fan per room didn’t help.

2026-06-27 via Nuitee
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Jeremy solo_traveller gb
8
2026-06-26 via Nuitee
S
Sarah couple gb
7
2026-06-26 via Nuitee
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Dominique couple fr
7
Correct
Pros:

Belle chambre

Cons:

Restauration pas très professionnelle

2026-06-26 via Nuitee
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Clare solo_traveller gb
7
Road Closed to Hotel
Pros:

A lovely building in gorgeous gardens.

Cons:

We had told the hotel we were arrivi g after 10pm. The Sat Nav suggested road was closed and looked like this had been the case for sometime.

Where the road was closed, the Sat Nav said 500m to the hotel and there were 3 cars parked on the small rural road. It took us a further 30 mins to navigate the small Devon lanes

Why did the hotel not warn us?

2026-06-25 via Nuitee
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Yvonne couple gb
9
Lovely hotel with exceptional staff. Every member of staff were welcoming, friendly and efficient.
Pros:

Location was very good for the places we wanted to visit. Lovely grounds.

Cons:

Access to the property was down a narrow badly potholed lane, but that did not spoil our stay.

2026-06-22 via Nuitee
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JimWalker solo_traveller gb
5
Pros:

Location and views were good. Ample parking. Breakfast was good, plenty of options - my wife had salmon I had kippers, should have been served with toast, not a problem in doing our own but shows lack of care. Bed was comfortable and room was big.

Cons:

Very poor road leading into the hotel, looks like a private road or at least the hotel owners can put pressure on to rebuild. Needs some money spent on the interior too - cleaning the carpets leading to the rooms won't be enough.

2026-06-19 via Nuitee
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SOPHIA solo_traveller gb
3
poor for the price paid
Pros:

Staff was friendly.

Cons:

Struggling with taking luggage up 3 flights of stairs, the room was hot and the fan was noisy and needs replacing. The food was burnt overcooked and did mention this but nothing was said or done. £30.00 for burnt fish and chips

2026-06-18 via Nuitee
J
James couple gb
8
2026-06-16 via Nuitee
J
Jonathan solo_traveller gb
7
Beautiful location, charming staff and a reasonable price make up for somewhat tired decor.
Pros:

Paul and Val were charming and thoughtful hosts who made my stay extremely pleasant. The hotel is in a beautiful location with well-kept grounds. Good value for money compared with Exeter town centre accommodation.

Cons:

The hotel is clearly in need of a refurb. Decor and fixtures are showing their age.

2026-06-15 via Nuitee
M
Martin couple gb
1
Disappointing service, room too hot and bright making very difficult to sleep.
Cons:

First appearances very positive. Heating in room was off. However, room was hot and stuffy, with limited ventilation from window which had to be covered with blind as night-time illumination of external quad meant room was floodlight led to very sleepless uncomfortable night. Room itself in need of attention as holes in wall by headboard and dirty windows. Organised evening meal for just after 8pm left in in bar where we ordered a light snack of sandwiches in the presence of two members of staff. Along with ourselves there were three other couples waiting to be settled in restaurant. After 50 minutes, we were the only ones left waiting when we were informed our food order had been lost, by which time it was too late for my wife to eat. We were informed it would only take a matter of minutes to prepare, but having waited so long we declined and went to bed hungry. At the much anticipated breakfast, my wife ordered salmon and scrambled egg on toast from the menu. Salmon and egg appeared, and when questioned were informed we had to make our own toast which my wife proceeded to do, by which time the scrambled egg was cold. So, in all conscience we can only award one star.

2026-06-14 via Nuitee
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Keith couple gb
8
2026-06-13 via Nuitee
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Jan couple gb
6
Mediocre .
Pros:

Location

Cons:

No lift . Very poor approach roads narrow with many deep potholes. Facilities generally dated.

2026-06-13 via Nuitee
M
Mark solo_traveller gb
10
2026-06-08 via Nuitee
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Richie couple gb
10
2026-06-08 via Nuitee
M
Mark couple nl
7
Mixed gevoel.
Pros:

Mooie locatie, prettig personeel. Op een bepaalde manier erg Engels.

Cons:

Beetje kleurloos en je krijgt het gevoel dat het gebouw liefdeloos gerund wordt door de eigenaar. Bijvoorbeeld verouderd sanitair, toegangsweg vol gaten, ik kan nog even doorgaan.

2026-06-04 via Nuitee
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Alex couple gb
10
2026-06-04 via Nuitee
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Catherine extended_group gb
6
The gardens were the best bit, awful food and this hotel needs a refurb.
Pros:

The gardens were the best part of the stay.

Cons:

The food was awful, the interior of the hotel was poor and the rooms were in need of a refurb. The carpet in the corridor to the hotel was disgusting and smelt so bad of dogs. This is a dog friendly hotel and we had dogs but I have never experienced such a bad smell of dogs in a hotel.

2026-06-03 via Nuitee