Mill on the Exe

Hotels
8.8 (1262 reviews)
Bonhay Road , Exeter , gb

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Heating
Terrace
Garden
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Delicious food
Beautiful views
Good value
Cons:
Hard mattress
Service issues with staff

Categories

Cleanliness
8.63
Room was beautifully decorated and absolutely spotlessly clean.
Service
9.1
Staff were friendly and helpful, but needed more training in some situations.
Location
9.14
Great location for visiting Exeter, close to town and overlooking the river.
Room Quality
8.59
Rooms are comfy and well appointed, some issues with mattress quality.
Amenities
8.62
Provided good gluten-free options, but could improve by adding seating.
Value for Money
8.58
Overall a good value for a pleasant stay.
Food and Beverage
8.63
Food was delicious with great menu options.
Overall Experience
9.1
Overall enjoyable stay with excellent staff and location.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-20 06:59

Property Description

Historic Charm and Riverside Serenity
Experience the enchanting blend of history and modern comfort at Headweir Mill House, a beautifully converted 200-year-old mill house nestled along the picturesque river Exe.

Luxurious Amenities
Indulge in the lavish en suite rooms equipped with Nespresso® coffee machines, flat-screen smart TVs, and plush bedding. Enjoy complimentary toiletries, hairdryers, and ironing facilities for your convenience. Upgrade to rooms with stunning garden and river views for a truly unforgettable stay.

Convenient Location
Located just a short stroll from Exeter Cathedral, and within easy reach of the University of Exeter and Sandy Park Rugby Stadium, Headweir Mill House offers the perfect base for exploring the city. With free parking and WiFi, your stay is guaranteed to be both seamless and memorable.

Ready to immerse yourself in luxury by the river? Book your stay at Headweir Mill House now!

Important information:

Minor works to complete the Exeter flood defense scheme will continue outside the property during the autumn/winter of 2019 and 2020 which can involve contractors working in close proximity to the garden/river elevation of the building. The property anticipate there only being a minor impact on the view from the room. Works usually only take place Monday – Friday between the hours of 8:00 and 18:00.

Please note that Headweir Mill House does not have air conditioning as it is a listed building in a conservation area.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:30 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 1262 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.63
Service: 9.1
Location: 9.14
Room Quality: 8.59
Amenities: 8.62
Value for Money: 8.58
Food and Beverage: 8.63
Overall Experience: 9.1
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Louisa couple gb
6
Pretty but underwhelming considering the price.
Pros:

Beautiful location, friendly staff.

Cons:

Toilet wouldn’t flush properly and food was quite tasteless. Would have expected better for the price.

2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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PATRICK couple gb
9
Although disappointed with our evening meal, the staff were fantastic and welcoming.
Pros:

Excellent location, accommodation and breakfast.

Cons:

We both had a Sunday roast for evening dinner and the meat was dry and the Yorkshire pudding very dry. That was the only downside to our stay.⁹

2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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William family_with_children us
9
Delightful vacation spot on the river!
Pros:

Very nice property in a great location. We loved the rooms and restaurant! Staff was very helpful!

Cons:

Room was a little warm but in the peak of a summer heat wave!

2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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Nicola couple gb
10
A great pub with rooms 😊
Pros:

Lovely location right on the river, with lovely terrace to enjoy food and drinks. Great shower and comfy bed. Breakfast was lovely with friendly staff.

Cons:

Air conditioning in room not effective, fan only seemed to function quite low despite altering on control
panel.

2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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Andy couple gb
1
Pros:

Air conditioning did not work

2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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Ian couple gb
9
An enjoyable break that lived up to our expectations.
Pros:

The staff were welcoming from the beginning. It was good to have a parking space close to the entrance to the hotel accommodation. The housekeeping staff were very helpful, particularly as the weather was very hot. The breakfast was good. It was a fairly short walk to the city centre.

2026-08-03 via Nuitee
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Steven couple gb
8
good wknd away v nice hotel
Pros:

great position on the river , short walk into town …

2026-08-03 via Nuitee
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Kenneth couple gb
10
Great stay in excellent location with good food drink and staff.
Pros:

Great location on the riverside and good access to riverside walks. Spotlessly clean and great staff.
Restaurant food was good for both the evening and breakfast.

Cons:

There was nothing we could list here

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Lene couple dk
8
Dejligt ophold
Pros:

Rigtig god beliggenhed lige ned til floden.

Cons:

Morgenmaden kunne være bedre. Den er OK, men ikke prangende.

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Roland solo_traveller ch
9
2026-07-24 via Nuitee
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deirdre solo_traveller gb
9
2026-07-24 via Nuitee
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Charlie couple gb
9
Pros:

Beautiful rooms. And views

Cons:

Sadly had road facing room
Too hot

2026-07-22 via Nuitee
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Beth solo_traveller gb
7
Pros:

Beautiful pub right by the river and handy location near the city centre.

Cons:

While our room itself was nice the position was very unfortunate, right by the car park and the guest door so I knew immediately as we checked in that we would be disturbed by slamming doors. Privacy was also an issue so we spent the whole trip with the curtains closed. We requested to move and were told this was not possible. I booked months in advance so was disappointed that this was the room we were allocated and that there was no attempt to find a solution as we were indeed repeatedly disturbed.

2026-07-22 via Nuitee
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maxine couple gb
9
2026-07-21 via Nuitee
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Caroline couple gb
10
Great staff, comfortable beds and beautiful location
Pros:

The staff at Mill on the Exe were so friendly and cheerful despite our stay being in their busiest week of the year. The cleaners were very friendly too. The bedrooms are beautifully decorated, parking was easy and you can walk to the centre of Exeter in 10 mins. Sitting on their terrace by the river is a mini holiday in itself. This is one of our favourite places to stay in the whole of the UK

2026-07-19 via Nuitee
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David couple gb
8
2026-07-19 via Nuitee
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Van Ommeren-Kaufman solo_traveller us
10
Pros:

Location . Pub. Setting

2026-07-16 via Nuitee
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Michelle couple gb
8
Very comfortable bed and good room amenities
Pros:

The bed was super comfortable
The breakfast was very tasty
Fresh milk in the room with teas and a coffee machine was great

Cons:

My TV didn’t work
Staff weren’t overly friendly

2026-07-15 via Nuitee
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Irmgard couple de
9
2026-07-13 via Nuitee
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Sarah couple gb
8
2026-07-12 via Nuitee