Lord Haldon Country Hotel, Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western

Hotels
Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western
8.1 (1264 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 1264 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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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
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James couple gb
8
2026-06-16 via Nuitee
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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
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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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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
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Keith couple gb
8
2026-06-13 via Nuitee
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Mark solo_traveller gb
10
2026-06-08 via Nuitee
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Richie couple gb
10
2026-06-08 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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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
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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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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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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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Mike couple gb
7
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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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