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Sandygate, Exeter EX2 7LJ, England
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Blue Ball Inn
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Ranked #27 of 79 Exeter B&B and Inns
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hollywood uk
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49 reviews 49 reviews
11 hotel reviews
Reviews in 27 cities Reviews in 27 cities
28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 June 2013

The Good ~ Arrived 7th June for 1 night stay. Food in pub was good and the service provided by Giles and a young waitress was friendly and informative. The Not so Good ~ The location of this Inn is very close to the M5 so on a warm summer night when it's necessary to have the velux window open,... More

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Innkeeperdevon, Owner at Blue Ball Inn, responded to this review
18 June 2013

Thank you very much for taking the time to review our Inn. I am pleased that you enjoyed your meals with us but dismayed to read the list of issues you raise. I will address those in your point order. Our location is of benefit to most travellers being just off junction 30 of the M5 however I completely take... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 June 2013 via mobile

Off to Isles of Scilly, flying from airport this pub with rooms was perfectly situated,just off M5,and only 8 mins from airport. On arrival time to enjoy a pint from good selection of real ales, in spacious garden. Room a delight, situated at far end of property, so no noise from pub ,and car park next to rooms. Immaculately clean,... More

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Neath, United Kingdom
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28 reviews 28 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 June 2013

Booked this for an overnight stay, Positives: -great pub, warm welcome from staff. -great beer garden with plenty of space for kids to run around -food good -rooms clean -good location for Exeter Negative: The only negative is the bed in room 3-it should not be described as a double room -the bed is smaller that a double and VERY... More

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Waterford, Ireland
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19 hotel reviews
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18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2013

Chose the Blue Ball because of its proximity to the airport more than anything. I was arriving late at night and would be gone the next morning so just needed somewhere cheap to rest for a few hours. The place exceeded requirements by a long way. Very appealing, old school English thatched look, the place was first opened 300 years... More

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Newton Abbot, United Kingdom
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Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2013 via mobile

Stayed here for 1 night due mainly to its location to the rugby ground. Rooms are small but perfectly adequate. Noise from road did not disturb us at all. Breakfast in the morning was piping hot and plentiful. Just a suggestion but it would be nice to have an idea of the cost of breakfast or give room only or... More

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Innkeeperdevon, Owner at Blue Ball Inn, responded to this review
9 May 2013

Thank you for taking the time to review the Blue Ball. I was extremely concerned to read about the housekeeping issues and have spoken at length to the team regarding the importance of making sure each room is thoroughly cleaned. We keep our tariff affordable by offering room only with a breakfast option.. With regard to breakfast cost there should... More

Zurich, Switzerland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2013

The landlady is very pleasant and professional, classy looking too. The two lads behind the bar are great fun to have a laugh with and the food is faultless. I use this pub whenever I am in Exeter and it is 100% in my book. Great Sunday lunches too.

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Horsham, United Kingdom
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2013

We stayed for one night whilst visiting Exeter for rugby, its is a 5 minute walk to the ground. Room 1 was very clean and had all we needed for the night, powerful shower, tea + coffee, comfy bed though only a double not king size. Even though this room is nearest the road there was no road noise at... More

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Sorrento, Italy
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12 hotel reviews
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55 helpful votes 55 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

Small room in annexe to The Inn. Next to large car park and fairly busy road, but very handy for the Motorway. Strangely you cannot book directly. Small bed and very thin pillows. Much to large a TV for the size of the room, still if TV really means that much to you. Very reasonably priced, although breakfast is extra.

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Exeter, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2013

We ate at the Blue Ball with friends after having a recommendation. The food was excellent, as was the lovely welcoming atmosphere that the managers Steve and Sandra created - we will certainly be back soon and would recommend the Blue Ball to anyone who enjoys good freshly prepared food with a friendly welcoming management and staff.

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Exeter, United Kingdom
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2013

I have eaten here three times over the past 6 months. Each time the food has been good, but we have had to wait ages for its arrival. I'm sure the response will be that all food is freshly prepared, but I really can't afford to wait for 50 minutes for a pub meal at lunchtime!

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Also Known As:
Blue Ball Hotel
Blue Ball Hotel Exeter
Blue Ball Inn Exeter, Devon
Address: Sandygate, Exeter EX2 7LJ, England
Region: United Kingdom > England > Devon > Exeter
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Ranked #27 of 79 B&Bs / Inns in Exeter
Price range (per night): RM225 - 282
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