Red Lion, near the airport, offers a warm welcome with cooked-to-order breakfast and a cozy bar. Unwind in the garden or connect to WiFi while enjoying lunch and dinner at the on-site restaurant. The helpful staff has left a lasting impression on previous guests.
Exeter's Historic Quayside - 13 min drive - 10.0 km
Getting around
Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 11 min drive
Pinhoe Station - 5 min drive
Whimple Station - 6 min drive
Polsloe Bridge Station - 9 min drive
Restaurants
The Cranberry Farm - 4 min drive
Starbucks - 8 min drive
The Jack in the Green Inn - 5 min drive
The Red Lion Inn - 1 min walk
Miller & Carter - 8 min drive
About this property
Red Lion
When you stay at Red Lion, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of University of Exeter and Exeter Cathedral. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
4 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:30 PM
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
Children (5 years old and younger) are not allowed
No cots (infant beds)
Pets
Pets allowed (dogs only, 2 total)*
Service animals welcome
Restrictions apply*
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
Free on-site motorhome/coach/lorry parking
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free cooked-to-order breakfast on weekday mornings 7:30 AM–9:00 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Facilities
Garden
Room amenities
Home comfort
Heating
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Pillow-top mattress
What to enjoy
Individually furnished and decorated
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Laptop-friendly workspace
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Free bottled water
Free tea bags/instant coffee
More
Daily housekeeping
Special features
Dining
On-site venue – This restaurant specialises in local cuisine and serves lunch and dinner.
Fees & policies
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10.00 per pet, per night
Policies
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector on-site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Cashless transactions are available.
Also known as
Red Lion Inn
Red Lion Exeter
Red Lion Inn Exeter
Frequently asked questions
Does Red Lion offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Red Lion does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Red Lion?
Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total. There's a charge of GBP 10.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at Red Lion?
Yes, there's free self parking. Free motorhome/bus/lorry parking is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Red Lion?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:30 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.
What is there to do at Red Lion and nearby?
Red Lion has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Red Lion?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant that offers local cuisine.
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Red Lion Reviews
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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9.4/10
Cleanliness
9.8/10
Staff & service
9.6/10
Amenities
9.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
17 Feb 2025
Brilliant Accommodation
Extremely friendly staff. Great room and great food.
Mark
Mark, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
21 Feb 2025
Lovely character inn
Really friendly and helpful staff. Would recommend the apartment. Great food.
David
David, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
13 Feb 2025
Short stop
Very welcoming, comfortable with fantastic food
Richard
Richard, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
19 Mar 2025
Charming, small inn
Charming, small inn. Next to very pretty church. Tasty and filling breakfast included. Looks newly redecorated. My room faced onto the car park, and had quite low ceilings… but my colleague’s room seemed to have lovely tall ceilings, and old beams. Pillows were a bit lumpy, and the room was quite chilly overnight.
Michelle
Michelle, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
9 Jan 2025
Escape Exeter
Lovely staff, accommodation a little tired, good pub food and a lovely breakfast.
donna
donna, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
17 Dec 2024
Lovely stay. Delightful pub.
Lovely stay at The Red Lion.
The apartment was delightful and the perfect place to stay before a day in Exeter.
The pub is very dog friendly and our 2 pups were made to feel very welcome.
The apartment was spacious and very comfortable.
Breakfast was delicious too.
I would definitely stay again and recommend the Red Lion to everyone.
Luke
Luke, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
29 Aug 2024
lovely hotel in a very nice area. food was very good.
Scott
Scott, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
25 Aug 2024
Charming staff and super quiet here. Great breakfast.
Valerie
Valerie, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
31 July 2024
Great food, great room and fantastic staff
A lovely old pub serving great food and with comfortable and clean rooms. The staff were friendly, helpful and we had great service at both dinner and breakfast. Really enjoyed our stay
Ian
Ian, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
29 Nov 2023
Great location & Food, Accommodation of a very high standard, and rooms well fitted, Great breakfast & Restaurant service.
Mike
Mike, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
18 Mar 2023
Very clean and comfortable
Staff were very friendly and helpful
Food was very good would highly recommend
Craig D
Craig D, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
21 July 2022
Great place to stay.
Room was very very clean and comfortable. Staff where really helpful and polite and the food was a good price and really tasty.
Ian
Ian, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
21 Sept 2022
Warm welcome, comfortable room, great breakfast!
One night stay.
David
David, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
9 Jan 2023
Lovely place, all the staff were lovely, Carly was the one that made our stay amazing.
mark
mark, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
26 Mar 2024
Great pub. Lovely atmosphere and fantastic, friendly staff. The food was amazing and some unusual things on the menu. Great breakfast too. Our room was really lovely too. Highly recommend and will definitely be going back!
Nicola
Nicola, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
31 Aug 2023
Staff were excellent.
Mr Ian
Mr Ian, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
6 Feb 2024
Great
Everything about our stay was great, reception, service,food,room all perfect
Howard
Howard, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
27 May 2023
Fabulous old world charm amazing staff
Stephen
Stephen, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
28 Jan 2024
Lovely stay
Stayed for 2 nights in the apartment. Very comfortable, quiet, clean. Breakfast and evening meal were excellent. Public footpath close to the hotel - really nice walk. Our dog was very welcome. Would definitely stay again.
Diane
Diane, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
11 July 2022
A quaint old inn with modern rooms. Food remarkably good
Klaus
Klaus, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
26 Feb 2024
A good choice
We had a good stay. Room food and beer all good. We had to leave before breakfast and were offered takeaway options instead which was appreciated.
John
John, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
5 Sept 2022
Weekend stay
The inn was a beautiful picture from a story book setting, aged and dated with maturity the staff were welcoming and the room more than comfortable the room was very comfortable and clean.
TRACY
TRACY, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
15 Sept 2022
This hotel is in an ideal rural location, with nice walks nearby. Our room was clean and comfortable, and we particularly enjoyed the home-made biscuits with the good selection of in-room teas and coffee. The food here was delicious, and the staff are friendly, efficient and welcoming.
Christine
Christine, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
4 Feb 2024
Excellent find near Exeter
Great welcome by Matt. Good, clean room. Evening meal lovely. Breakfast superb.
We will be back.
T J
T J, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
24 Feb 2023
Good stay
Great country pub with good beds, good food and good beer. I would thoroughly recommend.