Hotels near Shute Cottage in Exeter

Being used to the likes of other budget hotel chains when on business trips I was looking forward to my stay however feel let down given the prestigious reputation of the Mercure brand. The hotel building itself is beautiful and the room was modern in decor, however unfortunately the building fabric had not been modernised leading to an uncomfortable night. The room was very warm with a single window that only opened slightly and no air conditioning/fan provided. Even on a cold September night the room was uncomfortably warm into the early hours. My room was positioned opposite what seemed to be the kitchen/some sort of generator/heater which kicked in at 6am in the morning waking me up as the window had to remain open to keep the room cool. The range of breakfast was good (cooked breakfast, pastries, cereals, continental), but sadly the quality was quite poor. Despite being the first person at 8am on a Sunday the food was cold overall and the sausages and bacon were very tough and leathery. The staff on every interaction were helpful and polite, especially the receptionist when checking in. Overall a disappointing stay and sadly not the first poor experience at an Accor hotel.

Having stayed at the Jury's Inn chain of hotels previously in other cities we decided to stay at the hotel when we visited Exeter. The hotel enjoys a great location and the facilities are ok but unfortunately the servicing leaves a lot to be desired. There is no mention of this anywhere on their website and you are not told at any stage when you book and you only find out once you have paid and visit your room. On entering your room you find a nicely laminated note from the management advising you that your rooms will not be serviced on short stays. The management are using the excuse of the Covid pandemic to save costs and avoid doing your beds, emptying your bins, changing your towels, replenishing your toilet paper and the complimentary tea/ coffee. This is now only provided on request.My previous experience of this chain of hotels was that you also had a small fridge in the room and you were provided with complimentary bottles of water, this is no longer the case. Effectively the client experience has been watered down yet the prices remain the same. The client experience received from the staff was inconsistent, some were great others were very unhelpful. The hotel is not cheap and based on their current offering way overpriced.

Arriving late in the evening, you could be easily mistaken in thinking it’s more like a motel or truck stop. However, this is definitely not so. In the morning you’re greeted warmly by friendly staff like Raj and Grant who simply can’t do enough. Breakfast is full English, toast, porridge, fresh fruit salad. Plenty of tea and coffee. We didn’t always need cleaners in our room, but when we did, not only did they tidy our bed but took the time to fold our personal clothing on the bed so it looked cared for - just like a touch of home! The room was clean and spotless. It’s a great hotel with a vibrant mix of staff. We didn’t use the hotel for evening meals but it seems to be very popular as it is for conferences and weddings. We’d definitely come back again.

There are many such lovely family hotels in Exeter. They are very cozy ~ very close to the main campus and not far from the city center. It is a good choice to stay here for family visits! The family room for 3 people is very recommended. Besides the master bedroom with a large bed, there is also a small room with single beds.

Wonderful location. Brilliant interior design, together with the spa we added, it was one of the best stays I had in England! Will definitely come back and opt for another indigo elsewhere!

Price was reasonable especially with breakfast included in stay

With a stay at The Nobody Inn in Exeter, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Dartmoor National Park and Canonteign Waterfalls and Country Park. This upscale inn is 8.4 mi (13.5 km) from University of Exeter and 20.5 mi (33.1 km) from Devon Cliffs Beach.This smoke-free inn features hiking/biking trails nearby and mountain biking nearby.At The Nobody Inn, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 5 guestrooms.

We stayed here two nights while touring a bigger area of Devon. We arrived early, and had lunch on their patio. Had a nice room and breakfast two mornings. Nice selection of food, nice staff, clean rooms. Unfortunately, the two elevators weren't working the first evening after we had gone to our room. Fixed the next day. Close to walk to the cathedral and nice places to eat. We would stay there again.

With a stay at The Cridford Inn in Newton Abbot, you'll be in a national park, within a 15-minute drive of Dartmoor National Park and Canonteign Waterfalls and Country Park. This inn is 12.8 mi (20.7 km) from University of Exeter and 21.3 mi (34.3 km) from Devon Cliffs Beach.Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and wedding services.Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the inn's coffee shop/cafe. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. English breakfasts are available daily from 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee.The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.Stay in one of 5 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Digital television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include electric kettles and free tea bags/instant coffee, and housekeeping is provided daily.

With a stay at Southern Cross Guest House in Sidmouth, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of East Devon and Bicton Park Botanical Gardens. This guesthouse is 8.5 mi (13.6 km) from Devon Cliffs Beach and 11.3 mi (18.1 km) from University of Exeter.Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.Satisfy your appetite at the guesthouse's coffee shop/cafe. Breakfast is available for a fee.Free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 5 guestrooms.