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The Exeter Inn

Tiverton Road, Bampton EX16 9DY, England
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The Exeter Inn
Ranked #7 of 8 Bampton B&B and Inns
2 May 2013 -
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28 April 2013 -
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Barnstaple
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9 reviews 9 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2013

We had booked for lunch but booking had been entered for wrong day , however they could accomodate us . We waited 40 minutes for the food to arrive and when it did the fish batter was dark brown and overcooked and the chips were pale , Lemon Sole was okay but not especially fresh . Sauce with the lamb... More

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Ivybridge, United Kingdom
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2013

Just spent the night in this lovely old inn with friends. The rooms were quite small but comfortable and very clean which is all you need for a short stay. The bar is well stocked with real ales and the food was excellent with a very varied menu. Our rooms were over the bar so it was a little noisy... More

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Derby, England, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 March 2013

We discovered the Exeter inn in march 2012 and ate there every evening during our stay, so when we stayed in the same area this year we ate at the exeter inn again and every meal we have had has been perfect and the staff and the roaring log fire have been most welcoming. So for a good meal try... More

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Tiverton, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 February 2013

I am a local to tiverton and have been to the exeter inn every week for a long time now, I dont know what denbert1 was expecting but i have tried what must be the whole menu now including the pork tenderloin and all has been amazing, i have recommeneded the establishment to my friends and family of which all... More

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Cumbria
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 January 2013 via mobile

Went here for dinner tonight and what a disappointment! My meal of frozen scampi and frozen chips was passable, shame about the Heinz tartar sauce, my husband on the other hand had "pork tenderloin" which was pork fillet stuffed with dried apricots served with gluey mustard sauce, tasteless unseasoned vegetables and lumpy unseasoned waxy microwaved potatoes! I can cope with... More

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Bude, United Kingdom
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 January 2013

Stayed in room no 5, TV didn't work, walls need painting, no headboard, ceiling has been quickly repainted & goes half way down walls as well !!, bathroom mirror too high unless you're very tall !! Squeaky floorboards.. Very disappointing for £75.00 for double room. On the plus side we had a lovely breakfast and staff very friendly and helpful.

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 October 2012

...the rest was all fairly ho-hum. It did the job (and you're not exactly spoilt for choice for decent pub food in the local area) but it's not memorable. Food didn't appear home-cooked and had a distinctly bought-in flavour. Friendly service though and it saves risking your gastro-intestinal tract in Tiverton itself.

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Durham, United Kingdom
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 October 2012

Sadly the service lets this place down. We had booked a table yet it didn't seem to have been written down correctly and it seemed there was no table available for us. We ended up being moved from pillar to post before finally being settled. The food itself was nice and we enjoyed a nice meal. WE were not impressed... More

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Bideford
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 September 2012

Superb meal, extremely friendly staff & the local customers were very chatty, most importantly of all...dog friendly. We were on holiday in the area with our vizsla and enjoyed a meal mid-week that was so good we returned on our last night before returning home. We had to eat in the bar as dogs are not allowed in the restaurant,... More

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Exeter, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 August 2012

Stopped off here last Friday with a couple friends. We enjoyed bar meals before travelling onwards to Tiverton. Excellent menu choice and the food was very good, arriving at the table quite quickly bearing in mind the bar was quite busy with other parties of diners. Great atmosphere and very good service.

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Additional Information about The Exeter Inn

Also Known As:
The Exeter Hotel Bampton
The Exeter Hotel
Address: Tiverton Road, Bampton EX16 9DY, England
Region: United Kingdom > England > Devon > Bampton
Amenities:
Free Parking Restaurant
Hotel Style:
Ranked #7 of 8 B&Bs / Inns in Bampton
Price range (per night): S$120 - 157

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