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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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!