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Looking Forward, Waterbeer Street, Exeter, EX4 3HP, United Kingdom- Sculpture
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Charming Hotel in Exeter
Terrace and Bar: Enjoy the picturesque views from our terrace and unwind at our cozy bar after a day of exploring Exeter.
Convenient Location: With Sandy Park Rugby Stadium just 6.2 km away and various castles and harbors within a short distance, our hotel is the perfect base for your adventures.
Modern Amenities: Stay connected with free WiFi throughout the property and relax in our comfortable non-smoking rooms.
Experience the best of Exeter at The Turks Head. Book now for an unforgettable stay!
Check-in from
03:00 PM
Check-out by
11:00 AM
Children
Not allowed
Pets
Not allowed
1 King Bed
Internet - Free WiFi 25+ Mbps
Entertainment - 32-inch LCD TV with digital channels
Food & Drink - Espresso maker, electric kettle, and free bottled water
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, a hair dryer, and towels
Practical - Laptop workspace
Comfort - Daily housekeeping, heating, fresh towels every 2 days, fresh bed sheets every 2 days
Need to Know - Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Non-Smoking
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults
Beds
King bed (151-180 cm wide)
In-room amenities
1 King Bed
203 sq feet
Internet - Free WiFi 25+ Mbps
Entertainment - 32-inch LCD TV with digital channels
Food & Drink - Espresso maker, electric kettle, and free bottled water
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, a hair dryer, and towels
Practical - Laptop workspace
Comfort - Daily housekeeping, heating, fresh towels every 2 days, fresh bed sheets every 2 days
Need to Know - Toothbrush and toothpaste not available, no cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults
Beds
King bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
19 m2
In-room amenities
1 Double Bed
103 sq feet
Internet - Free WiFi 25+ Mbps
Entertainment - 32-inch LCD TV with digital channels
Food & Drink - Espresso maker, electric kettle, and free bottled water
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, a hair dryer, and towels
Practical - Laptop workspace
Comfort - Daily housekeeping, heating, fresh towels every 2 days, fresh bed sheets every 2 days
Need to Know - Toothbrush and toothpaste not available, no cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults
Beds
Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Room details
10 m2
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults
Beds
Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Room details
10 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults
Beds
Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Room details
10 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults
Beds
Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
19 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults
Beds
Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Room details
19 sqm
In-room amenities
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The instant welcoming atmosphere with the decor and staff ! It was the best sleep I’ve ever had , I felt so safe and secure
Nothing it was lush
Friendly staff. Very welcoming
Lovely staff, very pleasant room with great facilities.
Nothing
Centrally located
No parking, but we did manage to find one nearby eventually, which had 24 hour parking.
The room was nice
The outside noise (was a Saturday night)
Erg vriendelijk personeel. En ik werd gratis geupgrade naar een mooiere kamer dan ik had geboekt.
Ik denk dat het vooral de scheve vloer was in de kamer. Verder beviel alles goed.
The location is perfect, right in the town centre. The room was lovely, cosy and very comfortable. We really enjoyed our stay and will definitely be back.
We parked in the station car park, which was convenient, but it would have been helpful to receive information about parking before arrival, perhaps with a special rate or discount for hotel guests. There was no breakfast offered at the hotel, although we were kindly advised of a nearby café. Unfortunately, we couldn’t remember the name in the morning! It might be a good idea to leave the café details on a little note in the room, perhaps along with a small discount for hotel guests.
Lovely staff, very pleasant room with great facilities.
Nothing
A great find in an amazing location and a lovely pub.but!!
This place was only let down by cr@^k heads over the other side of the road. They were there shouting all night(should of known witht the provided earplugs)which made it very hard for my wife to sleep. I know this isnt the pubs fault,but if you get a chance get a room at the back(unless the cr@ck heads move to the back). We will definitely stay again though.
We stayed for 1 night on our way home to Cornwall. On arrival each member of staff was friendly and made us feel welcome. The room was very comfortable and very clean. Everything provided for our stay. We chose to eat in the bar and the food served was excellent. Wr sampled the ales brewed on site and had a very enjoyable evening. The room was very quiet and we slept well. Will definitely be our go to accommodation when we visit Exeter.
Lovely clean comfortable room. Staff very helpful
Quite noisy until bar shuts but we were prepared for that. Luckily ear plugs are provided in room
Super close to The Phoniex and carpark. Staff friendly and helpful. Good idea to supply ear plugs as experience gas proced it can get noisy on a weekend or bank holiday due to locations.
Lighting was a bit dim for my personal taste but fitted with ambience of the older world room.
Great location. Well appointed rooms. Welcoming staff and an excellent, historic pub.
Very central over a lovely pub with good food
Perfect, as described, a comfortable b&b over a pub. Quiet on the Tuesday night we stayed but I would imagine weekends in summer could be noisy as there are rooftop beer gardens
Το κατάλυμα είναι ανακαινισμένο εξαιρετικά, οι παροχές του υψηλού επιπέδου, το προσωπικό ευγενέστατο και εξυπηρετικό σε ο,τι χρειαστήκαμε.
The Bar
The Bar closing
Lovely accommodating staff, fabulous little touches in the rooms, powerful showers.
Lovely old building, nice bathroom
Welcoming, clean and comfortable in a central location. Had king room which was spacious and cozy with great extras like good quality soap etc. , Dyson fan, nespresso coffee maker and good quality linen and towels. Bar downstairs very friendly.
None from our perspective but if you dont want any street noise or stairs then it's not the place for you.
Great central location, lovely clean room with a very comfortable bed and friendly helpful staff.
Despite being on a busy street it was quiet. Top floor not for the faint hearted!
Tolle Lage nur 5 Gehminuten vom Bahnhof Exeter Central,uriges Pub unter den Zimmern, freundliches Personal.
Zimmer schon in die Jahre gekommen aber für 1 Nacht OK, bisschen laut von den Gästen im Pub (aber mit dem muss man rechnen wenn man dort ein Zimmer bucht) Zum Frühstück muss man ca 7 min in ein anderes Hotel gehen,aber dort war das Frühstück sehr gut.
The staff are helpful and friendly and respond to any queries you may have. They are cheerful and greet you with enthusiasm
スタッフが親切でした。ロケーションもいい
金曜日の夜だからですが、酔っ払い達が3時ごろまで外でうるさかった
Emplacement parfait, pas de petit déjeuner inclus donc pas de retour possible sur ce point, accueil adorable, chambre et sdb impeccables, propres et très bien équipées, ventilateur, fer à repasser, machine à café, eau fraîche, rideaux occultants, télévision... rien ne manquait, literie très confortable, on a passé une très bonne nuit !
Location, & Bar
Na
Excellent location. Comfortable room, characterful place, nice people
Didn’t have breakfast as was heading off early. The room was great had so many facilities and bed was very comfortable. A real hidden gem!
Only thing was the shower was very powerful and soaked the bathroom as only partly covered by a glass panel
Great, friendly staff, a lovely stay in a super location in the centre of town. They went out of their way to make our stay comfortable and communicated extremely well. Very much recommended.
Fantastic staff, so welcoming and room very comfortable
Noisy from street outside
The room, the staff and the city are all amazing. Best value for money i ever paid for a hotel. 10/10
I didnt like leaving :(
Ich hatte ein sehr gemütliches Zimmer im obersten Stockwerk. Ich wurde herzlich empfangen und mir wurde alles, was ich wissen muss, sehr ausführlich erklärt. Top Lage direkt in der Fußgängerzone.
Staff were friendly and professional. Room was lovely, comfortable and well equipped. Great location.
The heat and noise were unbearable. The room was very inaccessible.
Amazing check in and friendliness from staff and room was amazing
Noise from the high street but that was my choice for choosing this location. Though the site did provide ear plugs
Character of the place, very nice friendly staff. Temperature was 30+ and staff brought an ice bucket with a water bottle in it to my room without me asking. There was also a good fan so it was cool and comfortable. Very close to cathedral which is what I wanted.
The Turks Head is on the High Street and England were playing Norway in the quarter finals of the World Cup so it was noisy! I didn’t really mind and the staff were so thoughtful putting ear plugs by the bed. I didn’t use them as I didn’t mind too much. I was pleased England had won too! I would stay there again and it wouldn’t be that noisy on a regular night!
Excellent accueil et service, attentif et professionnel. Chambre tres confortable, lumineuse, literie au top. Nous avons passe un agréable weekend. Un grand merci pour vos petites attentions.
La rue etait plutot bruyante, ce qui est completement normal pour le centre ville. Il manque des etageres et autres rangements dans la salle de bain.
Great location, very comfortable rooms, clean and tidy, friendly staff!
Location and staff
Staff were very welcoming and friendly. Room was clean, comfy and homely.
Parting was tricky as it was a busy day in Exeter.
The King's Suite was a lovely, clean room to stay in. It was fairly spacious, and had great facilities like a coffee machine, kettle and fan. We stayed during a heatwave so it did get quite hot in the room, but the powerful fan provided in the room did an excellent job of keeping us cool. The bed was very comfortable. Despite one window facing a high street, and the other window facing a pub garden, the noise wasn't bad at all. We slept soundly. The food was amazing at the Turk's Head and the staff were incredibly friendly.
The room was a bit awkward to get to as it's right at the top of a couple of narrow staircases.
Everything
The room was up a steep flight of stairs. But that was part of the charm
The thought that went into what was in the room, the shower was powerful and the hair dryer was decent.
Only stopped one night so was ideal
Nothing to dislike. Would just like to mention we were on top floor it wasn’t a problem for us but may not be suitable for someone physically impaired or elderly
Schönes Zimmer über einem urigen Pub. Mit modernem Ventilator zum Kühlen. Schönes Badezimmer mit besonders hübschen Fliesen. Tolle Dusche. Topp-Lage zur Kathedrale und zur Innenstadt.
Ein kleiner Kühlschrank auf dem Zimmer wäre schön gewesen. Parken ist schwierig; nur in öffentlichen Parkhäusern möglich.
Good location.
Access to terrace from upstairs. A room in the pub which didn't have the football playing.
The room is very nice, spacious, and clean. Located right in the city center and above a cool pub.
We were on the last floor and the room was very hot. Definitely not well-suited for a heatwave, or hot summer days. We barely slept that night but the hotel was kind enough to do a partial refund after we explained the room’s conditions. If it hadn’t been that hot or if we had been on a lower floor, we probably would’ve had a much nicer stay.
Stayed in room 6 top floor very satisfied with the room very quirky as floor is all over the place due to the building being 700 yrs old Nicely decorated and furnished staff where fantastic
Only neg was the stairs to the top as very narrow and steep
Staff is lovely and very helpful ! Terrace and pub are amazing
Nothing
No breakfast provided
Room totally inhabitable. Access to room a fire hazzard
The staff were amazing and could not do enough for us especially during the extreme heat.
Very beautiful rooms, lovely decor inside and the little cards on the bed are so sweet. Nice pub too.
Very hot during a heatwave/summer but not their fault.
It was so cosy, and the girl at the bar with the pretty headband (i didn’t catch her name) was so lovely and helpful, lovely little place to stay :) also the fan is the room was a godsend
someone tried the door handle at 10am when checkout is 11am
The location was excellent. The bedroom was clean and well furnished. The staff were very friendly and helpful.
The access was narrow, steep and awkward. Maybe to be expected in a medieval building. The lack of breakfast or any snacks in the room was a disappointment especially as the hotel serves lunch and evening meals.
Large spacious room with everything you need. Spotless. Fantastic pub with great staff and atmosphere
Nothing
Room & Bed was really big and the decor was really nice.
Location
Arrived and was taken to our room where it was clear that it hadn’t been cleaned half drank bottle of water by the bed and bed not made we where re assured that it had been cleaned but an mistake from house keeping. Over half an hour later we where told we where in the wrong room and that it had not been cleaned this is whilst I was in the shower!! Me and my partner where very disappointed
great staff great sfaff
comfort and convenience.
Friendly staff, great location. Will definitely be back next time we are in Exeter 🤩
Good location and well equipped
The stairs leading up to our room
The character of the place and the great service provided.
The street noise but it was ok for a couple of nights and I could have shut the window.
Great room in a centrally located pub
There was a bit of street noise
Nice clean big room. Privacy. Service.
Personel made me feel at home like with a family. Very safe!
"Boutique" rooms above a super old pub with its own brewery! Room was spacious, comfortable bed, all the necessary facilities like hair dryer, iron and board, kettle and coffee maker. Nice modern bathroom and shower. The location was perfect, just round the corner from the cathedral and shopping area, with plenty of other pubs and restaurants nearby. Very good value.
No breakfast available but otherwise it was ideal.
Such a great pub which was what brought us here.
Well considered, great amenities, exceptional staff and wonderful food. Accommodation is spacious, well laid out, modern and beautifully decorated. Lots of considerate finishing touches. We would absolutely stay again in a heartbeat
N/A - everything was immaculate.
Lovely big room in a central location. Comfy bed, big shower. Gorgeous old pub!
Nothing, it was perfect for our overnight stay.
Extrem gute Lage, typischer englischer Charme mit engem Treppenhaus und schiefen Böden. Das Zimmer war sehr gemütlich eingerichtet. Man muss am Wochenende mit etwas Geräuschkulisse aus der Fußgängerzone rechnen (Oropax ist aber vorhanden 😉). Tolles, großes Pub!
Location wise the hotel was absolutely spot on. Did know in advance rooms were quite noisy from previous reviews. Did stop at 11pm. Room was well equipped with everything however for the price thought it could have been a little more on the cleaner side!
De locatie dichtbij het centrum ende Cathedral is perfect
Chambre bien équipé Emplacement central Entrée indépendante du pub Nourriture du pub très bonne Check out facile
Lit trop petit Pas de petit déjeuner Check in compliqué
Location is very convenient, centre of Exeter , It’s a lively Pub attracting a young Crowd , Staff are Friendly and Helpful , Showers work well , Towels and Bedlinen nice and fresh , No Fridge for Milk unfortunately, Nice and warm Radiator, Room 3 is a good size , Take Snack for Breakfast as no Food on site in the morning , No overnight Staff , Nice and quiet after the Pub closes , No lift , Steep stairs , Building has lots of History and Character , Beer was good too ,
Menu was limited for Vegetarians especially in the Evening,
Love the central location good standard of rooms.
No parking available.
Quirky and comfortable
Nothing
The staff were really kind and welcoming. We're staying at top floor which was super cosy. The room was clean, warm and everything we need was prepared. We’ll definitely be returning!
City centre location Quirky old building Homely Friendly staff Comfortable bed
Noise during the night from outside but I guess that's to be expected when staying in a city centre
Everything, Superb pub, with detached authentic accommodation. Beautifully presented and the bathroom was bigger than the Hotel Indigo. Definitely worth the money
Nothing to complain about
Nice room in keeping with the style of the pub. Comfy bed. Really quiet, Friendly staff.
Bathroom did have a damp smell, shower not great when my husband used it but okay when I used it later . ? Timing of others using at the same time hence not much water pressure.
Beautiful room with everything provided you could possibly need
Sink emptied far too slow
Large and comfortable room. Friendly staff. Rooms have separate entrance from the pub. Very central location. Interesting old building, well maintained.
Just be aware the accommodation is room only, there are no breakfast facilities. Although cafes are within a short walk.
Perfectly situated to visit everything the city centre has to offer, We had the small double but it was still a big room with a very comfy bed & fabulous shower, Loved it.
We had to climb all the way to the top of the steap narrow stairs to get to that particular room (but it was also the cheapest so it wasnt really an issue). The Coffee machine didn't seem to work, although there were no instructions.
Great ataff, very clean room and comfy bed with superb bathroom.
Nothing, although the stairs up to the room make this unsuitable if you struggle to climb more than a flight.
Room & micro brewery
Great location. Friendly and helpful staff. Clean rooms, good comfort. Easy access to the property after hours
Not much
Lage, style, spannende Unterkunft.
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Excellent location, right in the middle of the High Street.
N/a
Habitació acollidora amb detalls cuidats. Tot hi estar situat sobre el pub, els taps facilitats permeten dormir sense patir per les veus. La oferta de la microcerveceria tan de cervesa com wn menjar son molt bones.
Great location, unique and historic building, quirky room / en suite, friendly staff and easy checkout.
Bit of a trek up and down the stairs, but it's an old building, so really can't complain!
Upon arrival we were informed of a free upgrade to our room which was fantastic! The room was spacious and clean with a lovely cosy feel.
No complaints at all - staff were friendly and the room and location were brilliant
Never had breakfast
There was no water in the hot tap in bathroom sink, so therefore had to boil kettle for hot water for wash.
A very central location. Incredibly helpful young staff. Comfortable bed - not king-size, but large enough. Nice bathroom. Hot shower.
Nothing - yes, there is a little noise from the bar below, but if you want, ear plugs are provided.
Clean, nice room. Friendly service
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Cleanliness
8.89/10Several reviews mentioned dirty rooms and hair in beds, affecting the impression of cleanliness.
Service
9.99/10Numerous instances of friendly and accommodating staff contributing positively.
Location
10/10Consistently highlighted as a strong point with a central and vibrant setting.
Room Quality
9.35/10Rooms were described as lovely, but some mentioned issues with coldness or noise.
Amenities
8.88/10Generally acceptable, although breakfast options were lacking.
Value for Money
9.34/10Adequate pricing relative to location and room quality.
Food and Beverage
8.89/10Good atmosphere in the pub, but limited food offerings mentioned.
Overall Experience
9.88/10Positive sentiments overall, with some minor issues noted.