Southernhay House Hotel

We frequented Southernhay House a few times these last two weeks to enjoy cocktails in the well kept garden. Lovely friendly staff and nothing was too much trouble for them. We found each experience peaceful and relaxing and it was lovely to be able to order a cheese board to accompany the red wine to have in the garden one sunny afternoon. Admittedly it is a little expensive but a lovely holiday treat for us both with a very good cocktail menu.

We stayed at this beautiful hotel for two nights and loved it. It's an oasis in the middle of town. The whole place is very stylish, beautifully decorated and so welcoming. We had a "comfy room" which had a unique layout but it was certainly big enough for the two of us; it was bright, airy and super clean with lots of thoughtful touches. It also had a great shower and such a comfy bed! Breakfast was delicious with a good choice and everything both looked and tasted amazing. Service was excellent; all the staff in the hotel were very friendly and attentive though. We had drinks in the bar one evening, it has a good cocktail and drinks list and is a lovely area to sit and relax after a busy day! We had a great stay, would love to come back and wholeheartedly recommend it.

A really lovely hotel in a very convenient location close to the city centre. The room was very large with a large separate bathroom and shower. The service was excellent and the food delicious. Parking is found in a paid parking location nearby.

A stunningly decorated hotel with beautiful rooms, excellent food and overall fantastic. We have been here on a few occasions, for dinner and to stay and could not fault anything. We returned with our baby recently and realised it is not a baby friendly place! No changing facilities and charged over £4 for some boiling water for his bottle. However, that is our mistake. Just FYI for anyone thinking of popping in with small children/babies. To be fair it does state this on their website but we popped in for a coffee on a whim and didn’t think to check! Looking forward to our next (adult only!) visit.

I visited the bar with my friend for a few cocktails, three amazing cocktails later and we decided to stay for dinner too! Totally recommend this place, lovely environment for a few drinks with friends and a bite to eat. Great decor and friendly staff. They have a great log burner that we sat next to having cocktails. I’ll definitely be going back again when it’s warmer, the outside area looks amazing.

A lovely break with my best friend, and it was excellent from start to finish. Staff here are an asset for sure, very welcoming and we felt really looked after. Loved our room and the style of the whole place. Great location and so convenient for the centre. Our room was above the bar, but noise was minimal and not too late in any event. Classy, thoughtful and we loved it. Tasty breakfast too. Highly recommended!

Welcoming friendly and comfortable- what more can you want? Oh yes - The hotel is also perfectly located in the centre for visiting Exeter and yet is in a quiet location. The place is quirky and has an interesting history which gives it quite a special feel. Rooms are well appointed but do not expect ‘standard’ - it’s all part of the charm. NCP car park very near by but drop off is right outside. Lovely bar and outside patio ( when weather permits) good breakfast - no adverse comments whatsoever.

From the moment I enquired about staying at the Southern House Hotel I had a reassuring feel. On arrival we were warmly welcomed, we were very early, and understandably our room was not ready, on our return our cases were in our room and my glasses cases too, that I had misplaced. Our spacious room was magnificent, a superbly comfortable bed, tasteful furniture, an unbelievable shower and bath, great colour scheme, the room was also very clean (thank you housekeeping) Breakfast (freshly prepared) was excellent (the orange juice, the very best) the Full English really was cooked to perfection, the scrambled egg a delicious delight, and so beautifully presented, Our evening meal of two steaks was equally impressive, the steaks cooked to perfection too. The bar was a favourite location of mine, a superb range of drinks overall, and the cocktails brilliantly prepared and presented. The decor across the entire hotel was tasteful, relaxing and inspiring. Above all what made our stay were the team managing and running the hotel, they were the very best, I so want to specifically mention one or two in particular but that wouldn’t do justice to their colleagues. The standard of customer service, friendliness and willingness to go the extra mile could not be faulted. The uniqueness of this hotel limits the opportunity for people to experience this special place, for the hotel to turn into a national chain would of course be a contradiction. We had an incredible experience.