Mill on the Exe

Hotels
8.8 (1103 reviews)
Bonhay Road , Exeter , gb

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Terrace
Non-smoking throughout
Kid meals
Outdoor furniture
Coffee Shop on site
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
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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.

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 1103 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
A
Amanda couple gb
9
Great stay cosy room friendly staff and lovely breakfast
Pros:

Very comfortable room, great location and friendly staff

Cons:

Nothing

2026-02-26 via Nuitee
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Stephanie extended_group gb
10
Pros:

Everything. Lovey room and food

Cons:

Nothing

2026-02-25 via Nuitee
S
Sandra couple gb
8
2026-02-24 via Nuitee
M
matthew couple gb
9
Wonderful
Pros:

Have stayed before and love its location with easy access to all areas as like walking

Cons:

N/A

2026-02-13 via Nuitee
C
Clare couple gb
8
Great location and lovely room
Pros:

Lovely rooms. Very comfortable bed. Good location. It was my birthday whilst we were there and the housekeeping staff very kindly left a card and a happy birthday banner in our room which was a lovely surprise

Cons:

Nothing. It was excellent

2026-02-12 via Nuitee
S
Steve couple gb
9
Pros:

Great location overlooking the river. Short walk to town centre. Private parking a bonus. Very good breakfast.

2026-02-10 via Nuitee
E
Evelyn couple gb
7
Pros:

Location is great, unfortunately our 'river view' was limited as we had a small window being in a room located at the top of the building, in the eaves. Breakfast was very nice, although the cold buffet selection was limited when we arrived at the later end of service. Would stay again as loved being close to the river & the pub was busy and food was good.

Cons:

Unfortunately our en-suite shower was faulty so when we arrived into the room, there was a bucket in place to capture the dripping water and a slight damp smell.

2026-01-30 via Nuitee
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Rick couple gb
8
2026-01-29 via Nuitee
R
Royna couple gb
8
2026-01-27 via Nuitee
A
Angela couple gb
9
Warm, welcoming with value for money
Pros:

Clean room, but very cold on arrival at 4pm as the heating came on later. The complimentary beer was welcome.
Room spacious and clean, bed large and comfortable
Bed and breakfast excellent

Cons:

Warm room on arrival, it was a cold wet day.

2026-01-26 via Nuitee
H
Harrison couple gb
10
Pros:

Lovely location, room very comfortable, food and breakfast was excellent. Nothing not to like.

2026-01-24 via Nuitee
K
Katrina couple gb
8
Can’t wait to come back in March
Pros:

Riverside location lovely looking pub and restaurant extremely helpful and friendly staff nothing too much trouble lovely food will definitely return again . Free parking bonus in area

Cons:

It was an extremely windy wintry wet night and window needs attention as it can rattle when big Lorry’s go past

2026-01-21 via Nuitee
K
Ker solo_traveller us
8
2026-01-20 via Nuitee
J
Jane solo_traveller gb
9
A very nice place to stay - would definitely stay again and recommend to others.
Pros:

The staff were friendly and welcoming and the room was very smart and comfortable. The location by the river was lovely although it was either too dark or too misty for me to fully appreciate it during my short stay. The breakfast was also extremely good.

Cons:

I was slightly wrong-footed by the walk-in shower where a) the shower head was next to the shower cubicle entrance opening and b) there was a doorstop by the cubicle opening on which I stubbed my toe. Also I hadn't realised that the towelling bathmat had been placed inside the shower cubicle so it had a soaking before I spotted it.

2026-01-20 via Nuitee
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Harriet couple gb
8
Friendly and welcoming staff, good atmosphere, rooms were clean, spacious and unique.
Pros:

Breakfast was brilliant, lots of choice.

Cons:

The milk in our mini bar in our room for teas/coffees etc had gone off, however a quick word with a lovely staff member and we had fresh milk given to us without any problem!

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
J
Julie couple gb
9
2026-01-19 via Nuitee
P
Phil couple gb
8
Great place to stay, a cut above the competition.
Pros:

Staff were very helpful and friendly, bedroom was extremely comfortable and spacious, no problem with parking. Great location overlooking the River.

Cons:

Food was a bit hit and miss. Avocado smash was bland and the toast was overcooked and dish felt underwhelming. Full English was good but again toast and bacon overcooked. Coffee and Tea were excellent. Friday night food was tasty but thought the menu was a bit limited especially the starters.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
D
David couple gb
8
A really enjoyable two night stay.
Pros:

A nice riverside location.
A spotlessly clean, comfortable and peaceful room with a nice view from the large windows and with two armchairs to relax in.
Good room amenities, Nespresso coffee, well stocked mini-fridge etc.
The staff were very amiable and helpful.
First rate breakfast options. The hot food was excellent and well prepared.

Cons:

A somewhat slow breakfast service one morning - waited 25 minutes for our cooked options.
No towel rail alongside the bathroom sink ~ Just seemed a bit strange!

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
J
Julian couple gb
8
2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Red solo_traveller gb
8
Decent
Pros:

Spacious Room, good shower,.

Cons:

Coffee machine didn't work!

2026-01-19 via Nuitee