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Red Lion

2.5 star property
Travelers find comfort at this airport hotel with attentive staff, restaurant meals, and a peaceful garden for relaxation.

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The Red Lion near the airport offers genuine hospitality and a cooked-to-order breakfast. Guests can unwind in the garden, connect to WiFi, or enjoy meals at the on-site restaurant. The bar is a cozy spot for evening drinks, and the helpful staff consistently impresses visitors.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar

Room options

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9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
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Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Comfort Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Smart TV
  • 45 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Comfort Twin Room

Comfort Twin Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Family Room with Private bathroom

Family Room with Private bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
  • Garden view
  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 King Bed

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About the area

Located in Exeter, Red Lion is near the airport and near a train station. Dartmoor National Park and East Devon reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Exeter Phoenix Centre and Skirmish Paintball Games Exeter. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Clip 'n Climb or Sandy Park Rugby Stadium. Visit our Exeter travel guide
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Broadclyst, Exeter, England, EX5 3EL

What's nearby

  • City
    Exeter's Historic Quayside
    14 min drive - 9.7 km
  • Exeter Cathedral showing heritage architecture and a church or cathedral
    Exeter Cathedral
    14 min drive - 9.7 km
  • Powderham Castle which includes château or palace, interior views and art
    Powderham Castle
    19 min drive - 19.0 km
  • Broadclyst Leisure Centre
    14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • University of Exeter
    13 min drive - 8.7 km

Getting around

  • Pinhoe Station
    5 min drive
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)
    11 min drive

Restaurants

  • Oriental City
    5 min drive
  • Miller & Carter
    8 min drive
  • Starbucks
    8 min drive
  • Killerton Kitchen Cafe
    5 min drive
  • Strawberry Fields Farm Shop
    8 min drive

About this property

Red Lion

Inn near the airport
You can look forward to free cooked-to-order breakfast, a garden and a bar at Red Lion. The on-site restaurant offers lunch and dinner. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Smoke-free property
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to perks such as free WiFi and free bottled water.
Other amenities include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, Egyptian cotton sheets and pillowtop mattresses
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch Smart TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekends
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • High-pile carpet in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with premium channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:30 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10.00 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children 5 and younger are not allowed at this property; all guests older than 5 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: GBP 10.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Children 5 years old and younger are not permitted at this property

Property is also known as

Red Lion Inn
Red Lion Exeter
Red Lion Inn Exeter

Frequently asked questions

Is Red Lion pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of GBP 10.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Red Lion?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Red Lion?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:30 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Red Lion?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Red Lion located?

Situated near the airport, this inn is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from National Trust Killerton and within 6 miles (10 km) of Pynes Hill Estate and Exeter Livestock Market. University of Exeter - Saint Luke's Campus and Princesshay are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Reviews

Red Lion Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.4

Amenities

9.8

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 108 out of 129 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 129 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 129 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 129 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 129 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay and a breakfast to die for.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was cold at night, good breakfast and helpful and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

G

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Room spotless, bed comfy, en-suite recently refurbished, everything modern and great, food excellent, staff lovely, recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were wonderful. Lovely atmosphere. Fantastic food and cosy room.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Another great stay. Clean, comfortable traditional inn with lots of character.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Henriette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful stay at authentic pub

We stayed two nights at The Red Lion. A wonderful authentic old Pub with a lot of atmosphere. The food was delicious and the staff was the friendliest people. We truly enjoyed our stay and would love to come back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

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

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Brilliant Accommodation

Extremely friendly staff. Great room and great food.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abdul-Karim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff were welcoming and the biscuits in the jar was a little gesture to the hungry soul. Breakfast had a reasonable selection and served with the customer in mind
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely character inn

Really friendly and helpful staff. Would recommend the apartment. Great food.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
lovely hotel in a very nice area. food was very good.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Charming staff and super quiet here. Great breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Escape Exeter

Lovely staff, accommodation a little tired, good pub food and a lovely breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My wife and I stayed here as we were attending a wedding at Rockbeare Manor and it's only 10-15 mins away. So glad we did.. the staff are all lovely, the pub is cosy, the accommodation fab and the food is amazing. Couldn't recommend this place enough, we only wished we'd stayed longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Short stop

Very welcoming, comfortable with fantastic food
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mr Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Luke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

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

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

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

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

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