Lord Haldon Country Hotel, Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western

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Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western
8.1 (1255 reviews)
Dunchideock , Exeter , gb

Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Electric bicycle charging station
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Luggage storage
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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 1255 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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Alex • couple • gb
10
2026-06-04 • via Nuitee
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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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Stevie • family_with_children • gb
9
Our stay was wonderful - thank you.
Pros:

Wonderful staff, beautiful location and superb room. We didn’t eat in the restaurant so can’t comment about that.

Cons:

The small lanes to get there 😂.

2026-06-03 • 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
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Dudley • couple • gb
9
Calm, pleasant, excellent staff and bar and restaurant very good.
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

A little off the beaten track!

2026-06-03 • via Nuitee
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Graham • family_with_children • gb
6
Beds were comfy and spacious. Staff were lovely.
Pros:

Great staff. Lots of variety.

Cons:

The shower still had previous guests hair on the wall. Water took ages to warm up so basically had a Luke warm
Shower.

2026-05-31 • via Nuitee
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Vincent • couple • gb
10
Another fantastic stay at lord haldon
Pros:

Excellent property and location and staff are amazing 🤩 so nice and helpful very professional a big thankyou to all

2026-05-31 • via Nuitee
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Mike • couple • gb
7
2026-05-31 • via Nuitee
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Nicholson • couple • gb
4
Terrible room, will never stay here again.
Pros:

Dinner was fair, the garlic bread did not really taste of garlic.

Cons:

Other guests finished dinner and left, however when we finished I asked if I needed to sign anything or do they just put it on our room bill, Earlier having a drink in the bar I just signed for them and it was put on the room bill.The reply was I'll just check, then he said No you will have to pay now, which I found strange as no one else had paid. I have stayed in many hotels and drinks / food were always put on my room bill which would be paid when I left.

Our room was terrible, there was no air-con and the heat was at times unbearable, even with the window wide open, the view from the window was of two large oil tanks which are in an enclosed court yard. The building exterior inside the court yard, was in a very poor state with ivy climbing up drain pipes up to the roof.

The curtains had missing rings holding them up. The net curtain was obviously old and at least four inches too short. In the bathroom the toilet roll holder is literally on the wall behind you and level with the bottom of the cistern, so the only place to leave the toilet roll was on the floor. The toilet seat was loose so you had to be careful not to fall off.

The wash basin was really small, and the plug was useless. I filled the sink to have a shave and by the time I had applied shaving cream the sink was completely empty! I had to leave the tap running while shaving. The extractor in the bathroom did not work, and there was no window.

If I was running the hotel I would never have put a guest in that room!

The public areas were fine and looked as the photos on the website, however the room was nothing like the photos, It is in real need of updating, we were glad to leave!

2026-05-31 • via Nuitee
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Elizabeth • couple • gb
10
2026-05-29 • via Nuitee
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tracy • extended_group • au
8
Lovely but too hot in the rooms
Pros:

Beautiful surroundings
Friendly helpful staff
Very clean

Cons:

Room was too hot and fan was too small for room

2026-05-29 • via Nuitee
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vrooom • solo_traveller • us
9
Really out in the country
Pros:

Clean quiet comfortable
Wonderful staff
Great food - breakdast & dinner
Nice big room and bath
Really out in the country

Cons:

No A/C during a very hot spell, not even an offered fan.

2026-05-29 • via Nuitee
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Westlands • couple • es
8
Great location for a relaxing stay combines with good facilities
Pros:

We received a warm welcome on our arrival at this lovely country hotel situated in pleasant garden parkland. The access road was severely pot-holed and one had to take care. Our room was a superior King room and after climbing some 40 steps we were pleased to find a large bedroom with fine views over the garden. The bed was comfortable a sofa plus two tub chairs allowed for relaxation. The bathroom was astounding, clearly recently remodelled with ceramic tiles the considerable space allowed for a feature bath, toilet, shower and sink. Unfortunately, the design took preference over practicality, the water pressure was insufficient to provide a hot bath without waiting for almost a ¾ an hour and the fantastic shower did not deliver more than a sprinkle. There were no toiletries which had to be requested.

Breakfast was very good and well cooked, plenty of choice of pastries, juices and fruit. Coffee from the machine was not to my taste but acceptable none-the less. The evening menu left much to be desired with quite an ordinary menu requiring little cullinary skill.
The hotel offers an EV charge point which is a strong feature unfortunately it was a three pin plug point version and I only had the wrong cable!

Cons:

Poor water pressure spoiled the effect of the bath and shower both of which were of very good quality. Some closer attention to detail regarding provision of toiletries and rooms should be made up (refreshed) daily without having to request such from reception. Also the evening dinner menu needs to be reviewed as both selection and quality left much to be desired

2026-05-28 • via Nuitee
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Sandra • solo_traveller • gb
9
Great value stop over, with lovely staff.
Pros:

Excellent location for us to break the journey from Cornwall back home. The staff were lovely, plenty of parking space and the grounds were extensive. It was dog friendly and the food was great. Great value for money as we only had the basic rooms.

2026-05-27 • via Nuitee
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chris • couple • gb
10
Pros:

We had our wedding reception there. So it really lovely to go back and remimis about our wedding day.

Cons:

Noisy people next door had the TV on really loud

2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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Alison • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Lovely staff! Excellent chips! Great cat that apparently doesn't belong to the hotel

2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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GEORGIOS • solo_traveller • gr
6
2026-05-25 • via Nuitee
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simon • couple • gb
5
Not great
Pros:

The view outstanding

Cons:

Service very slow

2026-05-24 • via Nuitee
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pat • couple • gb
8
Very enjoyable
Pros:

Lovely hotel very well run, staff friendly and efficient. Beautiful gardens and scenary

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-23 • via Nuitee
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susan • couple • gb
8
Wonderful place to stay in fabulous setting outside Exeter at half the price.
Pros:

Grand building in glorious grounds with comfortable room , good simple dinner at an excellent price.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-19 • via Nuitee