Mill on the Exe

Hotels
8.8 (1211 reviews)
Bonhay Road , Exeter , gb

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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

Property Policies

  • Parking

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

  • 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.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 1211 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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daly • couple • gb
9
Lovely room nice location
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Some staff offhand

2026-06-27 • via Nuitee
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Collette • family_with_children • gb
7
Love everything about Mill on The Exe, but pick your room wisely. Not top floor!
Pros:

We have stayed at Mill on The Exe several times and have always been very happy with everything, in fact we love it there. The previous rooms we’ve had have all been lovely with big windows overlooking the river.
Admittedly we checked in very late this time, but given that we had paid for a Signature room, and it is a little expensive, our son got Room 9 which was acceptable, but we had Room 11 on the top floor. It was a family room, an extra single bed in there. It was dark and not a great view of the river at all. The bathroom is a small dark wet room, and the shower splashed all over the toilet, sink and shelves - the room is too small for a wet room!
So although we will definitely stay again, I guess I must remember to decline Room 11!
The hotel is great. Staff are lovely, food is good and atmosphere outside on the terrace has always been lovely in good weather.
But retrospectively, we arrived late and left without our breakfast the next morning ( Committments) but we should’ve expressed our opinion then.

Cons:

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2026-06-26 • via Nuitee
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C.Hermanns • solo_traveller • de
10
Super schönes Hotel an der Exe
Pros:

Wir hatten das Superior Zimmer gebucht und Zimmer Nr. 4 im EG mit Blick auf den Biergarten und Fluss bekommen.
Das Kingsize-Bett war größer als gedacht (mind 2 m), es war super ruhig, von den Nachbarn hat man nichts gehört. Auch das Bad war sehr groß.
Zum Frühstück gab es ein kleines Buffet und man konnte zusätzlich aus der Karte auswählen.
Jedes Zimmer hat seinen eigenen Parkplatz (links vom Hotel, der Parkplatz rechts davon ist für Restaurantgäste).
Es gibt eine Minibar und das erste Bier pro Person ist sogar gratis!

Cons:

Meckern auf hohem Niveau; die Klimaanlage konnte man nicht einstellen (es tat sich nichts, wenn man die Knöpfe bediente). Wir hatten Außentemperatur 35 Grad Mitte Juni und die Klimaanlage zeigte eine Raumtemperatur von 25 Grad, die sich leider nicht verstellen ließ. Auch die Fenster ließen sich nicht öffnen.

2026-06-26 • via Nuitee
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Paul • couple • gb
7
ok for a couple of nights
Pros:

location

Cons:

dated decor and no lifts

2026-06-24 • via Nuitee
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adela • solo_traveller • ar
8
Pros:

La cama era muy cómoda

Cons:

Hizo mucho calor y nos tuvimos que arreglar con un ventilador

2026-06-23 • via Nuitee
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Patrik • couple • se
9
2026-06-22 • via Nuitee
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Aurélien • solo_traveller • ch
8
Pros:

Location, restaurant

Cons:

Could be cleaner

2026-06-15 • via Nuitee
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Keith • couple • gb
9
We would stay there again if we were to re-visit Exeter.
Pros:

The room was quiet, and the bed very comfortable. The staff were friendly.

Cons:

We could not get the air conditioning to work and it was not described in the paperwork in our room.
The shower would have been improved had there been a grab-handle on the tiled wall; there was nothing to hang on to whilst washing one's feet.

2026-06-14 • via Nuitee
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Samia • extended_group • gb
10
2026-06-13 • via Nuitee
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Chris • couple • gb
7
Pros:

friendly staff

Cons:

dirty skirting boards

2026-06-12 • via Nuitee
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David • couple • gb
8
Good location and excellent room.
Pros:

Theexcelent room - beautifully. furnished and good ensuite. Good view over the river. The mini bar and tea facilities were well above average.

Cons:

Our breakfast was good, but no toast available. Dinner was priced for a standard food the kitchen couldn't reach, and portion s were small. disappointimng.

2026-06-11 • via Nuitee
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Alison • family_with_children • gb
8
Comfortable, welcoming and friendly.
Pros:

Staff were friendly and welcoming. The room was spacious and comfortable. Lovely food in the restaurant.

Cons:

Everything was great.

2026-06-11 • via Nuitee
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Gill • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

The view from our window, room 9, was beautiful

2026-06-10 • via Nuitee
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Ina • extended_group • nl
8
Cons:

er was geen lift

2026-06-08 • via Nuitee
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Kim • couple • gb
10
A lovely stay
Pros:

Every single member of staff seemed to genuinely love working here. They were attentive, polite and friendly. Nothing was too much trouble for any guest they interacted with. Breakfast was delicious and the location was perfect for walking into.the centre.

Cons:

That we couldn't stay longer because we had to go back to work!

2026-06-08 • via Nuitee
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c • couple • nl
7
Praktisch verblijf
Pros:

Lekkere bedden, goed eten, parkeren naast de deur

Cons:

De fotos op booking suggeren dat dit een 4 sterrenhotel is. Dat is het niet, het zijn een paar kamers die bij een pub horen. De service bij the checkin balie ( lees: kassa van hetvrestaurant) komt niet in de buurt van een 4 sterrenhotel. Verder alles prima maar ons advies is om
Een realitisch beeld te geven van de sfeer van dit hotel. Exeter is iig niet de moeite waard

2026-06-07 • via Nuitee
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Bárbara • couple • es
10
2026-06-07 • via Nuitee
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Hillary • solo_traveller • gb
7
Good location
Pros:

Lovely location, suite was nicely laid out

Cons:

Little terrace outside the room was very unkept. Staff at times were great, other times abrupt. Don’t expect to be greeted with “yes mate” when ordering a drink. Food was average!

2026-06-05 • via Nuitee
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Betty • solo_traveller • us
10
Great stay
Pros:

There needs to be coffee immediately with the continental and main breakfast and not having to wait.

Cons:

Need coffee at the start.

2026-06-05 • via Nuitee
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Ann • solo_traveller • gb
9
One nighg dtay
Pros:

Location. Rooms were eell appointed. Good breakfasy.⁰

2026-06-02 • via Nuitee