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Mill on the Exe

3.5 star property
Daytime drinks and starlit dining await at this Exeter riverside spot where the staff truly knows how to anticipate travelers' needs

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The Mill on the Exe in central Exeter offers a garden and terrace for relaxation. Enjoy bar drinks or restaurant meals while staying connected with in-room WiFi. The staff's helpfulness consistently stands out to visitors exploring this riverside retreat.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
The current price is £138
includes taxes & fees
15 Mar - 16 Mar

Room options

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Deluxe Suite | Premium bedding, minibar, desk, soundproofing

Deluxe Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • River view
  • 355 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Signature Double Room | Premium bedding, minibar, desk, soundproofing

Signature Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • River view
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Exeter is home to Mill on the Exe. Northbrook Approach Golf Course and Skirmish Paintball Games Exeter are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Dartmoor National Park and East Devon. 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
Map
Bonhay Road, Exeter, England, EX4 3AB

What's nearby

  • City
    Exeter's Historic Quayside
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Royal Albert Museum and Gallery showing interior views
    Royal Albert Museum and Art Gallery
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Exeter Cathedral showing heritage architecture and a church or cathedral
    Exeter Cathedral
    8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Exeter Phoenix Centre
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • University of Exeter
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Exeter (EXS-Exeter St Thomas Train Station)
    7 min walk
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)
    21 min drive

Restaurants

  • Mill on the Exe
    2 min walk
  • The Chevalier Inn
    10 min walk
  • Royal Oak
    7 min walk
  • The Fat Pig
    6 min walk
  • German Doner Kebab
    8 min walk

About this property

Mill on the Exe

Property highlights
A terrace, a garden and a bar are just a few of the amenities provided at Mill on the Exe. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a restaurant.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Smoke-free property
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Mill on the Exe boast comforts, such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with baths or showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Electric kettles, heating and daily housekeeping

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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
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed for Christmas Day:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Dining venue

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 25.00 per night.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 25.00 per night

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, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Construction is underway at a neighbouring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work

Property is 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

Is Mill on the Exe pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Mill on the Exe?

As of 6 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Mill on the Exe on 15 Mar 2026 start from £138, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Mill on the Exe?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Mill on the Exe?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Mill on the Exe?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Mill on the Exe located?

Situated in Exeter, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of St Nicholas Priory, 21 The Mint and Exeter's Historic Quayside. Harlequins Shopping Centre and Riverside Leisure Centre are also within 10 minutes. Exeter (EXS-Exeter St Thomas Train Station) is 7 minutes by foot and Exeter St Thomas Station is 7 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Mill on the Exe Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.0

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 90 out of 154 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 49 out of 154 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 154 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 154 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 154 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good parking, good breakfast
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

effie s

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable, clean, friendly helpful staff and great food.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent, parking on site, Lovley food and very friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

gordon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice position great place to stay in Exeter lovely charming pub restaurant next to beautiful river x
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alastair

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

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.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meryl

Liked: Amenities
Really helpful staff and lovely bedroom
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

J

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

Amazing

Perfect, can’t fault any element of our stay. Staff went above and beyond.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Kevin

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
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place. Beds very comfortable. Bathrooms modern and nicely designed. Tv position poor. No honey!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Malcolm

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

RAJIV

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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Len

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great dinner and accommodations. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Devon

Such a wonderful place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Rosanne

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We left because our room smelled of mold. The hotel could not offer another option.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice spot for a stop over good room / friendly staff / interesting building / on the river
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel in a fantastic setting. Staff are very friendly and the ambience is superb.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

C

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect location for city stay with parking, which is always at a premium in Exeter.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely local walks and waterside location