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2.5 out of 5
Red Lion
Broadclyst, Exeter, England

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 79 out of 92 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 92 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 92 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 92 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 92 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Clare on 26 Mar 2024
Thanks for your kind review. Hope to see you again.

10/10 Excellent

Howard

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great
Everything about our stay was great, reception, service,food,room all perfect
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from Clare on 7 Feb 2024
Hi Howard,Thank you so much for your review. Hope to see you again.

10/10 Excellent

T J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent find near Exeter
Great welcome by Matt. Good, clean room. Evening meal lovely. Breakfast superb. We will be back.
Bedroom 3
Nice clean bathroom
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from Clare on 7 Feb 2024
Hi Tj,Thanks for your review. Looking forward to meeting you again.

10/10 Excellent

Diane

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Response from Clare on 7 Feb 2024
Hi Diane,Thanks for your review. So pleased that you enjoyed your stay with us. Hope to see you again.

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely cosy find
After a very busy day ant work, we drove from the midlands and arrived at the Red Lion just before check in closed at 10pm, but unfortunately the chefs had gone home so we’re unable to have a meal. Very kindly the bar staff offered to make us cheese and biscuits. The bar was cosy and warm, and when we got to the bedroom, it was clean and modern decor but still kept traditional and in keeping with the history of the building.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from Clare on 23 Dec 2023
Thank you for your kind review. Glad you enjoyed your stay. Hope to see you again. Have a great Christmas.

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location & Food, Accommodation of a very high standard, and rooms well fitted, Great breakfast & Restaurant service.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Response from Clare on 30 Nov 2023
Thank you for your kind review. Hope to see you again.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A Timeless Retreat with Modern Comforts
During our stays in October and November 2023, the Red Lion Inn in Broadclyst not only lived up to its historic charm but also exceeded our expectations in terms of service and amenities. Hospitality: The staff at the Red Lion are the epitome of professionalism and accommodation. Each interaction, whether it was during check-in or while dining, was met with genuine warmth and efficiency. Accommodations: The rooms strike a perfect balance between rustic charm and modern cleanliness. We appreciated the attention to detail in maintaining the inn’s historic character while ensuring contemporary comfort. Culinary Delight: Breakfast at the Red Lion is a highlight. Made from locally sourced ingredients, the meals are not only delicious but also beautifully presented. Their commitment to homemade cuisine, from the fish pies to the sticky toffee puddings, adds a personal touch that is rare to find. Setting: Nestled next to a church, with seating on ancient cobbles and a secluded beer garden, the inn offers a picturesque and tranquil setting. The rustic interiors, complete with inglenook fireplaces and exposed beams. In conclusion, the Red Lion Inn is more than just a pub or a place to stay; it’s an experience that combines the allure of historical architecture with the comforts of modern hospitality. Whether it’s for a quiet weekend getaway, a family gathering, or a culinary exploration, the Red Lion in Broadclyst is a choice you won’t regret.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Response from Clare on 30 Nov 2023
Thank you for your lovely review, hope to see you again.

8/10 Good

Andrew

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Response from Clare on 23 Dec 2023
Thanks for your kind review. Hope to see you again.

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from Clare on 15 Sept 2023
Thank you for your review. Good to hear that you enjoyed your stay. Hope to see you again in the future.

10/10 Excellent

Mr Ian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from Clare on 31 Aug 2023
Really pleased that you enjoyed your stay. Hope to see you again.

10/10 Excellent

Andrzej

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from Clare on 31 Aug 2023
Thank you for your review. Hope to see you again.

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Welcoming !
I was welcomed with great friendliness. I was early but luckily a room was ready for me . Lovely room . Great hospitality and staff who were happy to chat
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from Clare on 16 Jul 2023
Thanks for your lovely review Emma. Hope to see you again.

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from Clare on 11 Jul 2023
Thank you Sue. Hope to see you again

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stop over en route to Cornwall. Historic and picturesque. Comfortable room and wonderfully looked after by Mandy & Millie in the bar at dinner and by Alison (?) who served as good a breakfast as I’ve had. A happy welcoming venue that provided great value and quality.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from Clare. on 26 Jun 2023
Thanks for your review Jasmine, so pleased that you enjoyed your stay.Hope to see you another time.Clare.

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Response from Clare on 1 Jun 2023
Thanks for your review. So pleased you enjoyed your stay. Hope to see you again.

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous old world charm amazing staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Response from Clare on 26 Jun 2023
Thanks Stephen,So pleased that you enjoyed your stay.Hope to see you again.Clare.

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely inn
A really nice little inn. Clean & comfortable room, slept well. Quiet location; adjacent car parking. Good food in a historic bar / restaurant with lots of character. Competitively proced.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Craig D

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean and comfortable Staff were very friendly and helpful Food was very good would highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Response from Clare on 18 Mar 2023
Hi Craig,Thanks for your review. Hope to see you again.Clare

8/10 Good

John

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good stay
Great country pub with good beds, good food and good beer. I would thoroughly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Response from Clare on 24 Feb 2023
Thanks for your review John, hope to see you again.

10/10 Excellent

mark

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely place, all the staff were lovely, Carly was the one that made our stay amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Brian John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Definitely worth a visit
A friendly welcome, a comfortable and clean room, a good quality evening meal at a fair price and a quality breakfast the next morning. An interesting village setting, with nearby historic river mill and nearby national Trust property 2 miles down the road. Good value and a definite thumbs up from my wife and I. We would definitely visit again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Response from Clare on 25 Sept 2022
So glad you enjoyed your stay. Hope to see you again :)

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Warm welcome, comfortable room, great breakfast!
One night stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

TRACY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Clare

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Response from Clare on 13 Aug 2022
Hi Clare, Thanks for your review, pleased you enjoyed your visit, hope to see you again :)

8/10 Good

Robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and nice room
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Response from Clare on 4 Aug 2022
Hi Robert, Thanks for your review, glad you enjoyed your stay. Hope to see you again.

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Response from Clare on 23 Jul 2022
Hi Victoria, Thanks for your review. Hope to see you again :)

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Response from Clare on 21 Jul 2022
Thanks Ian, pleased you enjoyed your stay. Hopefully see you again :)

10/10 Excellent

Klaus

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A quaint old inn with modern rooms. Food remarkably good
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Response from Clare on 21 Jul 2022
Thanks Klaus, Hope to see you again. Clare.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our Stay at The Red Lion
Very nice, welcoming staff who phoned us before our arrival, to inform us of when the kitchen stopped serving food in the evening. However, we were disappointed with the quality of our breakfast. Our scrambled eggs seemed more like fried and the porridge was too stodgy to eat.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
Response from Clare. on 30 Jun 2022
Hello, Thank you for letting me know that your breakfast was poor. I am very sorry this happened. We had a new person cooking the breakfast while the chef is on holiday, we clearly didn't give enough training on these items. It's all sorted now, perfect scrambled eggs & smooth creamy porridge! Once again, thank you for bringing it to our attention. Hopefully we will see you again. Best wishes, Clare.

2/10 Terrible

P

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
Response from Clare. on 28 Jun 2022
I'm sorry you didn't enjoy your stay. As you can see from our reviews we make every effort to ensure everything is in place for an enjoyable stay. Our small friendly team do everything possible to make guests welcome. Again, I am sorry that your experience should be so different from our other guests. If you would like to contact me I would be interested to hear what went wrong and if we can learn anything from it for the future. Kind regards, Clare.

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Food and service were excellent. All the staff were very attentive
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
Response from Clare on 27 Jun 2022
Thank you for your review, hope to see you again :)

10/10 Excellent

Antony

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Superb
Superb - amazing service and food was delicious
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
Response from Clare on 25 Jun 2022
Thank you for your review. Hope to see you again.

8/10 Good

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Well placed
Suited me for the journey I was doing and well placed near Exeter. Quiet and good sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
Response from Clare on 25 Jun 2022
Thanks for your review Sally, hope to see you again.

10/10 Excellent

Sophie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous setting.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
Response from Clare on 22 Jun 2022
Thank you for your review Hope to see you again.

10/10 Excellent

Hugh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable room and thoughtful touches
Comfortable, clean and with thoughtful touches to make our stay enjoyable.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
Response from Clare on 20 Jun 2022
Hello Hugh, Thanks for your review, hope to see you again.

10/10 Excellent

Penny

Stayed 1 night in May 2022
Response from Clare on 20 May 2022
Thank you for your review. Hope to see you again.

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Stayed 1 night in May 2022
Response from Clare on 8 May 2022
Thanks for your review. Hope to see you again.

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Attentive staff, comfortable bed and good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in May 2022
Response from Clare on 6 May 2022
Pleased you enjoyed your stay. Hope to see you again.

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Stayed 1 night in May 2022
Response from Clare on 5 May 2022
So pleased you enjoyed your stay. Hope to see you again soon.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very enjoyable stay, beautiful old building but room and en-suite modern and very clean. Friendly staff and excellent meal.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022
Response from Clare on 2 May 2022
Really pleased you enjoyed your stay. Hope to see you again. Clare :)

10/10 Excellent

Jayne

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022
Response from Clare on 11 Apr 2022
Thank you for your review, hope to see you again :)

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great for the rugby
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Response from Clare on 5 Apr 2022
Thanks for the review, hope to see you again :)

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022
Response from Clare on 4 Apr 2022
Thank you for your review, glad you enjoyed you stay. Hope to see you again.

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay
Very welcoming, friendly and homely. Nothing was too much trouble. The room was comfortable and spotlessly clean. Would be very willing to stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022
Response from Clare on 20 Mar 2022
Thank you very much, hope to see you again.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really great, friendly staff who were extremely helpful and often realised what we needed before we did! Room was recently decorated, comfortable and really clean, and complete with homemade shortbread. Food was hearty and tasty and the pub itself is super cosy and comfortable. We only stayed as a stopover on a long drive but would have stayed longer otherwise.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022
Response from Clare on 20 Mar 2022
Thank you. Hope to see you again.

10/10 Excellent

tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Little hideaway
Food was excellent, best crème brûlée I’ve ever had 😋 The pub had a lovely setting, would definitely recommend it 😊
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022
Response from Clare on 20 Mar 2022
Thank you, hope to see you again.