In the heart of Exeter, Mill on the Exe offers a warm atmosphere with its garden and terrace. Enjoy a drink at the bar or savor food from the restaurant, all while staying connected with in-room WiFi. Guests appreciate helpful staff during their stay.
Royal Albert Museum and Art Gallery - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
Exeter Cathedral - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Exeter Phoenix Centre - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
University of Exeter - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
Getting around
Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 21 min drive
Exeter (EXS-Exeter St Thomas Train Station) - 7 min walk
Exeter St Thomas Station - 7 min walk
Exeter Central Station - 10 min walk
Restaurants
Mill on the Exe - 2 min walk
Royal Oak - 7 min walk
The Chevalier Inn - 10 min walk
McDonald's - 9 min walk
Little Drop of Poison - 6 min walk
About this property
Mill on the Exe
When you stay at Mill on the Exe, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Dartmoor National Park and Powderham Castle. You can relax with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Other features include a terrace and a garden. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.
At a glance
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Hotel size
11 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 10:30 AM
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Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
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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
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Children
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Onsite parking limited
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Facilities
Garden
Terrace
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Digital TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning and heating
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Soundproofed rooms
Premium bedding
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Free bottled water
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Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Renovations and closures
The following facilities are closed on Christmas Day:
Bar/lounge
Dining venue(s)
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for GBP 25.00 per night
Policies
Construction is underway at a neighboring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Cashless transactions are available.
Also known as
Headweir Mill House Hotel Exeter
Headweir Mill House Hotel
Headweir Mill House Exeter
Headweir Mill House
Mill on the Exe Hotel
Mill on the Exe Exeter
Mill on the Exe Hotel Exeter
Frequently asked questions
Does Mill on the Exe offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Mill on the Exe 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 to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Mill on the Exe?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Mill on the Exe?
Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spots may be limited.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Mill on the Exe?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.
What is there to do at Mill on the Exe and nearby?
Mill on the Exe has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Mill on the Exe?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around Mill on the Exe like?
Mill on the Exe is a short 7-minute walk from Exeter (EXS-Exeter St Thomas Train Station) and 7 minutes' walk from Exeter's Historic Quayside.
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Reviews
Mill on the Exe Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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9.4
Cleanliness
8.8
Location
9.0
Staff & service
9.0
Property conditions & facilities
Guest review summary
What guests liked
Breakfasts were superb with a standout menu and excellent food. (6 reviews)
On-site parking was convenient and available, a premium amenity in the city. (5 reviews)
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Reviews
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 11, 2025
Good parking, good breakfast
Richard
Richard, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 30, 2025
It’s an amazing venue , the room ( 7 ) was excellent. All the staff are so good and the food is awesome . Will definitely stay again and would highly recommend.
John
John, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 31, 2025
Spotless room with fabulous heating- temperature outside was -1* overnight, our room was toasty! View was gorgeous as were the bed, shower and all other facilities.
Staff were friendly and helpful, food was good.
Would definitely recommend and stay again.
Jane
Jane, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 28, 2025
Comfortable, clean, friendly helpful staff and great food.
effie s
effie s, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 20, 2025
Excellent, parking on site, Lovley food and very friendly staff
Richard
Richard, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 21, 2024
Nice position great place to stay in Exeter lovely charming pub restaurant next to beautiful river x
gordon
gordon, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 2, 2025
Great one night stay
Short notice booking, very friendly staff and I was upgraded to the suite on check in. Dinner was excellent as was breakfast. Room was large, bed very comfortable and the shower was excellent.
Alastair
Alastair, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 19, 2024
Really helpful staff and lovely bedroom
Meryl
Meryl, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Nov 25, 2023
Staff were friendly and helpful.
A good Riverside Hotel/pub
Direct access to Riverside footpath and cycleway, quite close to, but a bit of a climb to walk into the main town of Exeter
David
David, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 30, 2024
Really enjoyed our stay.
Olivia, in the restaurant, made us feel very welcome and was very attentive. Lovely food.
Reception staff could be more welcoming.
Mary
Mary, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Oct 26, 2023
Very Good, room was nice, although too hot even with window open and two vans running ! Service for breakfast and dinner very good and nice food.
Simon
Simon, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 3, 2023
Amazing
Perfect, can’t fault any element of our stay. Staff went above and beyond.
J
J, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Oct 9, 2024
Nice surprise
Nicer than I expected. Nice outside sitting area by the river, would be lovely in summer. The room was nice and well fitted out. I’d definitely use again
Kevin
Kevin, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jul 4, 2024
Lovely place. Beds very comfortable. Bathrooms modern and nicely designed. Tv position poor. No honey!
richard
richard, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jun 12, 2024
Breakfast menu not very clear or priced showing juice/ tea coffee were extra but food itself was good. Continental breakfast poor if later than 9am.. maybe very hungry clients ate most of it early. Situation on river with gardens excellent. Overall a pleasant place to stay.
Malcolm
Malcolm, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 28, 2024
Mill on the Exe is a lovely pub and hotel … very quaint but lovely rooms. The only problem was that the bed was surprisingly small in length…. It was wide enough as a King Bed should be…. But not long enough.
RAJIV
RAJIV, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 18, 2025
Such a wonderful place to stay!
Devon
Devon, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 5, 2025
Lovely hotel.
Carol
Carol, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 23, 2025
Great dinner and accommodations.
Highly recommend!
Len
Len, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 15, 2025
We had a lovely four night stay at the Mill on the Exe while in Exeter to watch rugby. The room was comfortable and clean with a view of the River, and the breakfasts were superb. We also dined at the restaurant on Sunday evening to enjoy their traditional roast dinner & a delectable sticky toffee pudding. Overall, it was a wonderful stay with easy parking, comfortable accommodations, and a standout breakfast menu.
Anne
Anne, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 29, 2024
Very nice spot for a stop over good room / friendly staff / interesting building / on the river
peter
peter, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 29, 2023
Lovely hotel in a fantastic setting. Staff are very friendly and the ambience is superb.
Jim
Jim, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 6, 2023
Perfect location for city stay with parking, which is always at a premium in Exeter.