This recently converted 200-year-old original mill house is located on the banks of the river Exe in Exeter. Headweir Mill House features a garden, free parking and free WiFi, just a 10-minute walk from Exeter Cathedral.
All rooms are en suite and feature hot drink making facilities including Nespresso® coffee machines, flat-screen smart TV's, luxury beds and bedding, complimentary toiletries, hairdryers and ironing facilities. Some rooms have garden and river views.
University of Exeter is 1.5 km and Sandy Park Rugby Stadium is 6 km from the property. The nearest airport is Exeter International Airport, 11 km from Headweir Mill House.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.
“We chose the property for its location and that parking was offered. We arrived close to our dinner reservation due to traffic, staff were very accommodating and got us checked in without any issue, and we even got to park the car closer to the...”
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Sharon
United Kingdom
“Situated on the river, it was a great position to either explore the city or the quay.
The rooms were comfy and well appointed.
The staff were great and nothing was too much trouble.
Thank you for an enjoyable stay.”
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Debbie
United Kingdom
“Lovely old characterful building! Our suite, with huge comfy bed and sofa bed for my daughter was enormous! The pictures didnt do it justice! Lovely location overlooking the river and patio doors out onto a private seating area!
We stayed 2 nights...”
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Rosalind
Ireland
“Room was very nice indeed. Clean and comfortable. We had a shocking storm which made the outdoor unusable. Overall ambiance was very good.”
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Lisa
United Kingdom
“Location was perfect on the Exe River quiet location very close to town
Staff very relaxed and friendly reception always interested and helpful Jane Tigan etc all very good quality staff throughout
Food is excellent particularly the breakfast...”
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Rachel
United Kingdom
“We stayed in one of the rooms with a river view for two nights - it was fabulous! The bay window in the room overlooks the river and there are two high back chairs to sit at in the window and watch the world go by - absolutely perfect! The...”
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Chris
United Kingdom
“Everything from arrival at booking in to booking out the room was very nice comfortable and although road side was extremely quiet due to good windows slept very well the food was excellent and the service quick”
Cailean
United Kingdom
“location by the river, and a great use of and old Mill”
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Maria
United Kingdom
“It was a lovely place and the breakfast was very good and very central to Exeter”
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Jason
United Kingdom
“Beautiful old building in a lovely location on the river. All staff very friendly and helpful.”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
1 restaurant on site
The Mill on the Exe
Cuisine
British • Local
Open for
Lunch • Dinner
Ambiance
Family friendly • Traditional
Dietary options
Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free
Facilities of Mill on the Exe
Great facilities! Review score, 9
Most popular facilities
Free parking
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Non-smoking rooms
Bar
House rules
Mill on the Exe takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 22:00
Check-out
From 07:30 to 10:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
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Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this hotel
Cash is not accepted
The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property
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.
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