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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Carmen couple it
9
Pros:

La struttura è bellissima in una posizione incantevole lungo il fiume Exe.
Consigliato!

Cons:

Nulla

2026-08-22 via Nuitee
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Robert couple gb
10
Pros:

All of it great

2026-08-20 via Nuitee
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Luise solo_traveller de
10
Perfekt
Pros:

Es war wunderschön. Das Hotel am Fluss, das Essen und das Personal waren ein Traum.

2026-08-19 via Nuitee
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Julia solo_traveller gb
10
A fabulous stay in amazing surroundings!
Pros:

The room & the view was amazing! The surroundings & the set up was perfect! What a beautiful place to visit!

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-18 via Nuitee
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John couple gb
9
A great stay at a stunning riverside location.
Pros:

Lovely location, relaxing ambience. Very polite and helpful staff, from the initial greeting at the bar, reception and cleaning staff.

Cons:

A very minor negative - the wait for food to be delivered to the table after ordering was a little longer than expected.

2026-08-17 via Nuitee
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Rance couple qa
10
2026-08-17 via Nuitee
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Bianca solo_traveller nl
9
Pros:

Located on a very nice spot near the river with a beautiful terrace, very friendly staff and good breakfast

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-17 via Nuitee
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Elise couple ch
8
Charmant hôtel pour une nuit
Pros:

Emplacement idéal pour un arrêt à Exeter.
Environnement très agréable, au bord de la rivière.
Superbe ambiance au pub le soir et petit déjeuner excellent.

Cons:

Chambre un peu vieillotte et manquant de dégagement (vue parking, plain-pied)

2026-08-16 via Nuitee
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Bridget couple gb
9
Gorgeous riverside property with excellent dinner and breakfast.
Pros:

Location right on the river. Patio doors leading to a terrace overlooking the river.

Cons:

We liked everything

2026-08-16 via Nuitee
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Peter solo_traveller be
8
2026-08-15 via Nuitee
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Richard couple gb
10
Amazing. The food in the restaurant was great as was the service. The location is second to none.
Pros:

The Room (5) was lovely overlooking the river with two comfy chairs looking outside. Great breakfast, wonderful location and the staff were all very friendly. Super easy parking.

Cons:

Nothing - we were genuinely impressed with everything. We would come back in a heartbeat.

2026-08-13 via Nuitee
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Eric couple au
8
2026-08-12 via Nuitee
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ELISA couple it
7
Stanza confortevole, ma con aspetti da migliorare
Pros:

La struttura si trova in una posizione molto piacevole: le camere sono adiacenti a un pub davvero carino, affacciato sul fiume Exe. Nonostante la vicinanza al pub, in camera non arrivava praticamente alcun rumore, quindi la posizione si è rivelata molto tranquilla. È inoltre possibile fare colazione e mangiare al pub, anche se i prezzi sono piuttosto alti.

La camera era bella, spaziosa e dotata di tutto il necessario per il soggiorno.

Cons:

Ci sono però alcuni aspetti che potrebbero essere migliorati. La macchina del caffè non funzionava sempre correttamente: inserendo la capsula, a volte usciva soltanto acqua. Abbiamo inoltre trovato della polvere su alcune superfici evidentemente poco utilizzate, come il ventilatore e la zona dedicata alla macchina del caffè e al bollitore. Il ventilatore, in particolare, sembrava non essere stato utilizzato o pulito da diverso tempo.

Il problema principale è stato però il caldo in camera. La finestra della stanza non si poteva aprire e l’unica finestra apribile era quella del bagno. Il ventilatore presente non era sufficiente a rinfrescare l’ambiente.

Nel complesso, una struttura piacevole e con una posizione molto bella, ma con alcuni aspetti legati alla pulizia e soprattutto alla ventilazione delle camere che meriterebbero maggiore attenzione.

2026-08-12 via Nuitee
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Peter couple gb
10
A most pleasant stay
Pros:

Staff. Service. Room. Dinner and Breakfast.
The whole experience was excellent

Cons:

N/A

2026-08-12 via Nuitee
P
Patrick couple gb
10
The hotel and location fantastic
Pros:

It was all superb

Cons:

Everything

2026-08-11 via Nuitee
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Ryan couple gb
9
Pros:

Location lose to town centre and also next to the river and interior styling and space

Cons:

Was very hot in top floor room even with Aircon

2026-08-11 via Nuitee
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SamM solo_traveller gb
10
Gastropub in stunning setting next to weir in Exeter.
Pros:

Lovely setting by the weir walking distance of centre and quayside. Super room with all the amenities including AC. Stayed for one night. Drinks on outside terrace overlooking weir..Excellent evening meal and breakfast. Very friendly and helpful staff. Great parking outside accommodation.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-11 via Nuitee
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Stephen solo_traveller gb
10
2026-08-09 via Nuitee
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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