An elegant welcoming hotel in a great location within the centre of Exeter. A great bar and lovely food - including great veggie option. The room ( wilberforce) was beautifully decorated and spotless. One big NO is the open plan toilet- there is no nice way of saying this- it just does not work and spoils am otherwise great hotel-... More

I loved everything about this Hotel, its location, service and most of all the decor. Every room was tastefully decorated and nothing was too much trouble. We were late down for breakfast and the manager was insistent that we should have something - our settings were still laid up and nothing was too much trouble. we spent the evening sipping... More

After months off shore, gruelling long haul flights, the tedium of Heathrow, London Friday exodus and delayed trains I have just spent a restorative weekend at Southernhay en route to resuming duties at Burgh. Yes, I am connected to a sister business and have seen this one develop since its inception. Having been away for several months I feel compelled... More

A brief Friday-night stop to break a journey on the way back from South Devon. Beautifully restored merchant's residence in quiet central location, very relaxed and friendly welcome. Shame there's no onsite parking but ample spaces close by. Room was huge, comfortable and well-equipped; open-plan bathroom quirky. Great cocktails in small but lively bar pre-dinner; shame we were virtually the... More

We came because we love the sister hotel Burgh Island so much that we drove 3 hours to get here at 9:30 am to make the most of the short break. Embarrassed to arrive so early but staff couldn't be more solicitous and actually got us into the room by 10 am. Lovely room, comfy bed and good food all... More

I was lucky enough to be treated to 2 nights in the Wilberforce room this Easter weekend. The attention to detail in every aspect of our stay was fantastic- from arrival, service at the bar, a gorgeous meal, breakfasts (the food is to die for) and even check out. The staff were understated yet attentive, just the right level of... More

We had a fabulous stay at the Sothernhay Hotel. The Staff were very friendly, especially the Duty Manager who went out of her way to be really helpful and was always there if we needed anything. We stayed in the Tulip Room and my husband loved the victorian style bath. We have stressful jobs and staying in this room helped... More

We stayed a Saturday night in March, during a particularly bad spell of weather. Southernhay has been lovingly restored to its past glory and mixes traditional and modern designs in a very sensitive and captive way. We stayed in the Wilberforce room on the first floor, which although small, is cleverly laid out to accommodation shower and loo in a... More

My wife and I have just spent a Fantastic Night celebrating our Wedding Anniversary at Southernhay House. Our room (The Tulip Room) was impeccably decorated and furnished and offers complete luxury. The restaurant is superb, with a mouth-watering seasonal menu. The presentation and quality of our meals was out of this world. The staff were all friendly, helpful and polite... More