Thorverton Arms
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About this property
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and wedding services. This inn also features a picnic area and barbecue grills.
Amenities
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and wedding services. This inn also features a picnic area and barbecue grills.
Business amenities
Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Dining
At Thorverton Arms, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Breakfast is available for a fee.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 6 guestrooms.
Location
With a stay at Thorverton Arms in Exeter, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of University of Exeter and Skirmish Paintball Games Exeter. This inn is 13.7 mi (22 km) from Dartmoor National Park and 4.4 mi (7.2 km) from Devon Railway Centre.
What's nearby
Devon Railway Centre(4.4 miles)
Skirmish Paintball Games Exeter(5.1 miles)
National Trust Killerton(5.3 miles)
Lords Meadow Leisure Centre(6.1 miles)
University of Exeter(6.4 miles)
Bill Douglas Centre(6.6 miles)
Crediton Arts Centre(6.7 miles)
Exeter Northcott Theatre(6.7 miles)
Royal Albert Museum and Art Gallery(6.8 miles)
RAMM(6.8 miles)
Guildhall Shopping Centre(6.8 miles)
Harlequins Shopping Centre(6.8 miles)
Gandy Street(6.8 miles)
Exeter Phoenix Centre(6.8 miles)
Rougemont Castle(7.1 miles)
The preferred airport for Thorverton Arms is Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)(10.7 miles)
Garden
Billiards
Fishing
Horse Riding
Bird Watching
Picnic Area/Tables
Location
The Bury, Thorverton, Thorverton, England, United Kingdom
Devon Railway Centre (4.4 miles)
Skirmish Paintball Games Exeter (5.1 miles)
National Trust Killerton (5.3 miles)
Lords Meadow Leisure Centre (6.1 miles)
University of Exeter (6.4 miles)
Bill Douglas Centre (6.6 miles)
Guest reviews
9
Superb
Based on 156 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Business
40%
Family
36%
Group
22%
What guests think
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
At Thorverton Arms, guests highlight a welcoming village pub atmosphere, very good food, especially generous breakfasts, and comfortable rooms, making it a convenient, quiet base near Exeter for short breaks, work trips, and stopovers.
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At Thorverton Arms, guests highlight a welcoming village pub atmosphere, very good food, especially generous breakfasts, and comfortable rooms, making it a convenient, quiet base near Exeter for short breaks, work trips, and stopovers.
Service is widely described as attentive and helpful, with a lively bar, a pleasant garden, and on-site parking. Rooms are generally comfortable and quiet, though sizes vary and a few are small; some guests mention plumbing noise or limited ventilation during renovations. The pretty village location offers walks and convenient access to Exeter, and several reviews note a dog friendly approach. Expect a relaxed pub stay in a calm setting.
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Facilities
On-site village pub and bar create a lively atmosphere, with a pleasant garden and parking available. Some exterior renovations were noted during stays, generally with minimal impact.
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10
Hollie
Sep 19, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
I stayed here for one night while away on business and it was perfect. Room has everything I could have wished for, it was clean and nicely decorated. The pub is lovely and food delicious! Easy parking, friendly staff and nice locals!
I stayed here for one night while away on business and it was perfect. Room has everything I could have wished for, it was clean and nicely decorated. The pub is lovely and food delicious! Easy parking, friendly staff and nice locals!
8
Joshua
Dec 29, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
The room was very cosy and clean. The bed was comfy and we both slept really well (in part because it was so quiet too). Massive TV with all streaming services available, tea and coffee making facilities and a powerful electric shower. The room could do with a little bit of touching up and maintenance but this was greatly outweighed by everything mentioned above. We had a few drinks in the pub both nights we were there and the staff were friendly and helpful. Spacious car park available too. Overall, really nice stay and would stay again!
The room was very cosy and clean. The bed was comfy and we both slept really well (in part because it was so quiet too). Massive TV with all streaming services available, tea and coffee making facilities and a powerful electric shower. The room could do with a little bit of touching up and maintenance but this was greatly outweighed by everything mentioned above. We had a few drinks in the pub both nights we were there and the staff were friendly and helpful. Spacious car park available too. Overall, really nice stay and would stay again!
8
Jacqueline
Sep 4, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely setting and garden very pleasant. Evening meal and breakfast delicious
Lovely setting and garden very pleasant. Evening meal and breakfast delicious
10
Gillian
Jun 12, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Thorverton Arms is a very nice pub in a quiet and attractive village. Although it feels as if it is in the middle of the countryside it is convenient for Exeter. There are opportunities for country walks with the millennium green nearby. The pub is clean and the food is good.
Thorverton Arms is a very nice pub in a quiet and attractive village. Although it feels as if it is in the middle of the countryside it is convenient for Exeter. There are opportunities for country walks with the millennium green nearby. The pub is clean and the food is good.
10
Kathryn
Aug 5, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Made to feel very welcome. Renovations being carried out to front of building, which meant bedroom window could not be opened. Comfortable room and bathroom for both myself and friend, plus our giant dog, who was also made to feel very welcome. Enjoyed the restaurant meal, with large portions. And the village was beautiful, with a dog friendly field just around the corner from the pub. Very enjoyable overnight stay, and would happily stay thete again. It will be even better when the front renovation is finished.
Made to feel very welcome. Renovations being carried out to front of building, which meant bedroom window could not be opened. Comfortable room and bathroom for both myself and friend, plus our giant dog, who was also made to feel very welcome. Enjoyed the restaurant meal, with large portions. And the village was beautiful, with a dog friendly field just around the corner from the pub. Very enjoyable overnight stay, and would happily stay thete again. It will be even better when the front renovation is finished.
10
Patrick
Jun 19, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Very comfortable bed . Excellent breakfast and good bar. Staff were so helpful and welcoming
Very comfortable bed . Excellent breakfast and good bar. Staff were so helpful and welcoming
10
Suwayne
Aug 10, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
This hotel was phenomenal.The check in person so was good.Gave lots of advice.Breakfast and dinner are available.The room was so cozy and gave amenties like water,sweets and biscuit.The room was very clean.The room had laminated pamphlets sheets of information about breakfast,bus times,Thoverton and Exeter town information etc.There is a pub below the rooms which is quite busy in the evenings to nights.This place is well taken care of and they take care of their guests.It is an exceptional place to stay.I stayed 1 night.Imagine if I had stayed longer.I would return.
This hotel was phenomenal.The check in person so was good.Gave lots of advice.Breakfast and dinner are available.The room was so cozy and gave amenties like water,sweets and biscuit.The room was very clean.The room had laminated pamphlets sheets of information about breakfast,bus times,Thoverton and Exeter town information etc.There is a pub below the rooms which is quite busy in the evenings to nights.This place is well taken care of and they take care of their guests.It is an exceptional place to stay.I stayed 1 night.Imagine if I had stayed longer.I would return.
10
Raymond
Mar 14, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The welcome and service we received from all the staff was excellent. The British village pub atmosphere in the bar was great and the beer was first class. The food was also really good with large portions giving excellent value for money. Thank you.
The welcome and service we received from all the staff was excellent. The British village pub atmosphere in the bar was great and the beer was first class. The food was also really good with large portions giving excellent value for money. Thank you.
10
Karen
Aug 12, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely pub with beautiful dog / children’s walk on doorstep. Breakfast was amazing !! We unfortunately missed Sunday lunch but they made a Yorkshire wraps which were packed with meat and yummy !! Garden is nice area to chill. Very did friendly.
Lovely pub with beautiful dog / children’s walk on doorstep. Breakfast was amazing !! We unfortunately missed Sunday lunch but they made a Yorkshire wraps which were packed with meat and yummy !! Garden is nice area to chill. Very did friendly.
10
Heather
May 21, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
The property is situated in beautiful Devon village easy to navigate to. Free parking. Beautiful garden to sit out, excellent hosts. The room fresh and clean excellent facilities tea, coffee and hot choc plus biscuits. All the bathroom wash needed provided a joy to stay at. Breakfast and other meals available and owners a joy to meet. Excellent hosts will definitely being going back.
The property is situated in beautiful Devon village easy to navigate to. Free parking. Beautiful garden to sit out, excellent hosts. The room fresh and clean excellent facilities tea, coffee and hot choc plus biscuits. All the bathroom wash needed provided a joy to stay at. Breakfast and other meals available and owners a joy to meet. Excellent hosts will definitely being going back.
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Cleanliness
Rooms and pub areas are generally clean, with several guests praising tidy, comfortable spaces. A recurring note is cosmetic wear in some rooms and bathrooms, including tired fittings or minor maintenance issues.
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Carey
Aug 18, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Friendly hospitality. Good level of cleanliness. Food was amazing. Partner found mattress a bit soft for their liking. Would definitely stay again if in the area again.
Friendly hospitality. Good level of cleanliness. Food was amazing. Partner found mattress a bit soft for their liking. Would definitely stay again if in the area again.
10
Hollie
Sep 19, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
I stayed here for one night while away on business and it was perfect. Room has everything I could have wished for, it was clean and nicely decorated. The pub is lovely and food delicious! Easy parking, friendly staff and nice locals!
I stayed here for one night while away on business and it was perfect. Room has everything I could have wished for, it was clean and nicely decorated. The pub is lovely and food delicious! Easy parking, friendly staff and nice locals!
8
Joshua
Dec 29, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
The room was very cosy and clean. The bed was comfy and we both slept really well (in part because it was so quiet too). Massive TV with all streaming services available, tea and coffee making facilities and a powerful electric shower. The room could do with a little bit of touching up and maintenance but this was greatly outweighed by everything mentioned above. We had a few drinks in the pub both nights we were there and the staff were friendly and helpful. Spacious car park available too. Overall, really nice stay and would stay again!
The room was very cosy and clean. The bed was comfy and we both slept really well (in part because it was so quiet too). Massive TV with all streaming services available, tea and coffee making facilities and a powerful electric shower. The room could do with a little bit of touching up and maintenance but this was greatly outweighed by everything mentioned above. We had a few drinks in the pub both nights we were there and the staff were friendly and helpful. Spacious car park available too. Overall, really nice stay and would stay again!
8
Robert
Mar 20, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Ideal location, good breakfast, great people running the Thorverton Arms. Lovely pub great atmosphere. Although refurbished inside still needs more updating.
Ideal location, good breakfast, great people running the Thorverton Arms. Lovely pub great atmosphere. Although refurbished inside still needs more updating.
10
Gillian
Jun 12, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Thorverton Arms is a very nice pub in a quiet and attractive village. Although it feels as if it is in the middle of the countryside it is convenient for Exeter. There are opportunities for country walks with the millennium green nearby. The pub is clean and the food is good.
Thorverton Arms is a very nice pub in a quiet and attractive village. Although it feels as if it is in the middle of the countryside it is convenient for Exeter. There are opportunities for country walks with the millennium green nearby. The pub is clean and the food is good.
8
tracey
Nov 3, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Bathroom could use a little TLC but fit for purpose. Amazing breakfast that more than made up for any minor cosmetic items. The land-people, actually all of the staff were so welcoming. Definitely worth a visit or night over.
Bathroom could use a little TLC but fit for purpose. Amazing breakfast that more than made up for any minor cosmetic items. The land-people, actually all of the staff were so welcoming. Definitely worth a visit or night over.
10
Suwayne
Aug 10, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
This hotel was phenomenal.The check in person so was good.Gave lots of advice.Breakfast and dinner are available.The room was so cozy and gave amenties like water,sweets and biscuit.The room was very clean.The room had laminated pamphlets sheets of information about breakfast,bus times,Thoverton and Exeter town information etc.There is a pub below the rooms which is quite busy in the evenings to nights.This place is well taken care of and they take care of their guests.It is an exceptional place to stay.I stayed 1 night.Imagine if I had stayed longer.I would return.
This hotel was phenomenal.The check in person so was good.Gave lots of advice.Breakfast and dinner are available.The room was so cozy and gave amenties like water,sweets and biscuit.The room was very clean.The room had laminated pamphlets sheets of information about breakfast,bus times,Thoverton and Exeter town information etc.There is a pub below the rooms which is quite busy in the evenings to nights.This place is well taken care of and they take care of their guests.It is an exceptional place to stay.I stayed 1 night.Imagine if I had stayed longer.I would return.
8
Laurence
Jul 29, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Very warm welcome from our hostess. Shown to our room which was good value for money as the breakfast was excellent. Room slightly small but very clean. The bathroom although clean was very tired. Light over sink broken. Had a nice meal in the evening and the bar/restaurant team very helpful and friendly and efficient service.
Very warm welcome from our hostess. Shown to our room which was good value for money as the breakfast was excellent. Room slightly small but very clean. The bathroom although clean was very tired. Light over sink broken. Had a nice meal in the evening and the bar/restaurant team very helpful and friendly and efficient service.
8
David
Jul 14, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
This is a very lovely historic building and as such is quaint and quirky (creaky floors and sticky windows) but that is all character. The room was very comfortable and clean, and the service very friendly and excellent. Breakfast choices a bit limited but very nicely done. A beautiful village to have a wander around. Would use it again as a convenient stopover.
This is a very lovely historic building and as such is quaint and quirky (creaky floors and sticky windows) but that is all character. The room was very comfortable and clean, and the service very friendly and excellent. Breakfast choices a bit limited but very nicely done. A beautiful village to have a wander around. Would use it again as a convenient stopover.
4
Barrie
Jul 25, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The property and surrounds were very tired, the room pokey and in serious need of maintenance and decoration. Very pleasant staff and food good thought limited choice.
The property and surrounds were very tired, the room pokey and in serious need of maintenance and decoration. Very pleasant staff and food good thought limited choice.
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Rooms
Rooms are comfortable and often quiet, with features like power showers and large TVs; sizes vary and some are small. Occasional plumbing noise or limited window opening was mentioned.
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10
Mark
May 31, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Amazing location, very quiet and just what I needed after a hard days work. The staff are fantastic, the foods even better. Lots of local drinks available, I was very pleased I chose this location. The room I had was small, but my colleagues was much bigger but that’s the luck of the draw! Overall, I’d highly recommend this location!
Amazing location, very quiet and just what I needed after a hard days work. The staff are fantastic, the foods even better. Lots of local drinks available, I was very pleased I chose this location. The room I had was small, but my colleagues was much bigger but that’s the luck of the draw! Overall, I’d highly recommend this location!
8
Joshua
Dec 29, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
The room was very cosy and clean. The bed was comfy and we both slept really well (in part because it was so quiet too). Massive TV with all streaming services available, tea and coffee making facilities and a powerful electric shower. The room could do with a little bit of touching up and maintenance but this was greatly outweighed by everything mentioned above. We had a few drinks in the pub both nights we were there and the staff were friendly and helpful. Spacious car park available too. Overall, really nice stay and would stay again!
The room was very cosy and clean. The bed was comfy and we both slept really well (in part because it was so quiet too). Massive TV with all streaming services available, tea and coffee making facilities and a powerful electric shower. The room could do with a little bit of touching up and maintenance but this was greatly outweighed by everything mentioned above. We had a few drinks in the pub both nights we were there and the staff were friendly and helpful. Spacious car park available too. Overall, really nice stay and would stay again!
10
Scott
Jun 20, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely warm welcome, superb nights sleep….although was a little worse for wear after my old buddies wake. Woke up to a superb hot shower, enormous fluffy towel, and then the most amazing and sumptuous breakfast I have EVER had….and I’ve had some breakfast! The absolute best. Thank you so much for making the end of a tough day really rather lovely. Owners and staff treated me like a regular immediately. In the words of Arnold….ill be back!! X
Lovely warm welcome, superb nights sleep….although was a little worse for wear after my old buddies wake. Woke up to a superb hot shower, enormous fluffy towel, and then the most amazing and sumptuous breakfast I have EVER had….and I’ve had some breakfast! The absolute best. Thank you so much for making the end of a tough day really rather lovely. Owners and staff treated me like a regular immediately. In the words of Arnold….ill be back!! X
10
Kathryn
Aug 5, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Made to feel very welcome. Renovations being carried out to front of building, which meant bedroom window could not be opened. Comfortable room and bathroom for both myself and friend, plus our giant dog, who was also made to feel very welcome. Enjoyed the restaurant meal, with large portions. And the village was beautiful, with a dog friendly field just around the corner from the pub. Very enjoyable overnight stay, and would happily stay thete again. It will be even better when the front renovation is finished.
Made to feel very welcome. Renovations being carried out to front of building, which meant bedroom window could not be opened. Comfortable room and bathroom for both myself and friend, plus our giant dog, who was also made to feel very welcome. Enjoyed the restaurant meal, with large portions. And the village was beautiful, with a dog friendly field just around the corner from the pub. Very enjoyable overnight stay, and would happily stay thete again. It will be even better when the front renovation is finished.
10
Steve
Apr 2, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The staff were very friendly and helpful. Room was very comfortable. Food was excellent, and well presented. We had a thoroughly enjoyable stay.
The staff were very friendly and helpful. Room was very comfortable. Food was excellent, and well presented. We had a thoroughly enjoyable stay.
10
Patrick
Jun 19, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Very comfortable bed . Excellent breakfast and good bar. Staff were so helpful and welcoming
Very comfortable bed . Excellent breakfast and good bar. Staff were so helpful and welcoming
10
Christophe
May 31, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Cosy twin bedroom with an en suite (with a lovely power shower) on top of a quiet pub with great food. I am gluten free and the kitchen were very knowledgeable and keen to accommodate my needs. The gluten free fish and chips were to die for. And the cooked breakfast was very generous.
Cosy twin bedroom with an en suite (with a lovely power shower) on top of a quiet pub with great food. I am gluten free and the kitchen were very knowledgeable and keen to accommodate my needs. The gluten free fish and chips were to die for. And the cooked breakfast was very generous.
6
Mrs L G
Jul 24, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Sat nav took a round the lanes approach which slow and frustrating. Room ok. Bed very comfortable. Shower and toilet noise a challenge. Thought it would just power up but continuous and must have been troubling for other guests early in morning.
Sat nav took a round the lanes approach which slow and frustrating. Room ok. Bed very comfortable. Shower and toilet noise a challenge. Thought it would just power up but continuous and must have been troubling for other guests early in morning.
8
Laurence
Jul 29, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Very warm welcome from our hostess. Shown to our room which was good value for money as the breakfast was excellent. Room slightly small but very clean. The bathroom although clean was very tired. Light over sink broken. Had a nice meal in the evening and the bar/restaurant team very helpful and friendly and efficient service.
Very warm welcome from our hostess. Shown to our room which was good value for money as the breakfast was excellent. Room slightly small but very clean. The bathroom although clean was very tired. Light over sink broken. Had a nice meal in the evening and the bar/restaurant team very helpful and friendly and efficient service.
8
David
Jul 14, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
This is a very lovely historic building and as such is quaint and quirky (creaky floors and sticky windows) but that is all character. The room was very comfortable and clean, and the service very friendly and excellent. Breakfast choices a bit limited but very nicely done. A beautiful village to have a wander around. Would use it again as a convenient stopover.
This is a very lovely historic building and as such is quaint and quirky (creaky floors and sticky windows) but that is all character. The room was very comfortable and clean, and the service very friendly and excellent. Breakfast choices a bit limited but very nicely done. A beautiful village to have a wander around. Would use it again as a convenient stopover.
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Service
Service is consistently praised as friendly, welcoming, and helpful, from check-in through dining. Guests felt well looked after.
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Wendy
Sep 6, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
We had a lovely stay at the Thorverton Arms, the hosts were friendly and nothing was too much trouble for them. The breakfast was great and they did amazing pub food in the evenings too. The homemade scampi was the best we’ve ever had anywhere!
We had a lovely stay at the Thorverton Arms, the hosts were friendly and nothing was too much trouble for them. The breakfast was great and they did amazing pub food in the evenings too. The homemade scampi was the best we’ve ever had anywhere!
10
Hollie
Sep 19, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
I stayed here for one night while away on business and it was perfect. Room has everything I could have wished for, it was clean and nicely decorated. The pub is lovely and food delicious! Easy parking, friendly staff and nice locals!
I stayed here for one night while away on business and it was perfect. Room has everything I could have wished for, it was clean and nicely decorated. The pub is lovely and food delicious! Easy parking, friendly staff and nice locals!
10
Valerie
Aug 28, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
We felt well looked after all the staff were friendly and polite.
We felt well looked after all the staff were friendly and polite.
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Scott
Jun 20, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely warm welcome, superb nights sleep….although was a little worse for wear after my old buddies wake. Woke up to a superb hot shower, enormous fluffy towel, and then the most amazing and sumptuous breakfast I have EVER had….and I’ve had some breakfast! The absolute best. Thank you so much for making the end of a tough day really rather lovely. Owners and staff treated me like a regular immediately. In the words of Arnold….ill be back!! X
Lovely warm welcome, superb nights sleep….although was a little worse for wear after my old buddies wake. Woke up to a superb hot shower, enormous fluffy towel, and then the most amazing and sumptuous breakfast I have EVER had….and I’ve had some breakfast! The absolute best. Thank you so much for making the end of a tough day really rather lovely. Owners and staff treated me like a regular immediately. In the words of Arnold….ill be back!! X
10
Laura
Aug 12, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
The staff were so lovely and helpful, even finding me something after they had finished their shift. A really lovely village pub. My only comment was not a problem more that it might be useful at this time - some work is being done on the property so it’s currently covered in scaffolding around the front. It worried me at first as it didn’t match the picture online but clear signs helped and the work had no impact on my stay. Room was a little muggy but I purchased a usb fan from the Tesco in Exeter and that was perfect. I sadly didn’t have time to eat there but I imagine the food would be great - it was certainly busy! I only mentioned the noise - I like the window open, patrons chatting outside was nice and they were not late. There was a noise that repeated throughout the evening - possibly a dishwasher? All in all I highly recommend and hope to be back sometime and sample the food. Thank you for a lovely last minute stay.
The staff were so lovely and helpful, even finding me something after they had finished their shift. A really lovely village pub. My only comment was not a problem more that it might be useful at this time - some work is being done on the property so it’s currently covered in scaffolding around the front. It worried me at first as it didn’t match the picture online but clear signs helped and the work had no impact on my stay. Room was a little muggy but I purchased a usb fan from the Tesco in Exeter and that was perfect. I sadly didn’t have time to eat there but I imagine the food would be great - it was certainly busy! I only mentioned the noise - I like the window open, patrons chatting outside was nice and they were not late. There was a noise that repeated throughout the evening - possibly a dishwasher? All in all I highly recommend and hope to be back sometime and sample the food. Thank you for a lovely last minute stay.
10
Steve
Apr 2, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The staff were very friendly and helpful. Room was very comfortable. Food was excellent, and well presented. We had a thoroughly enjoyable stay.
The staff were very friendly and helpful. Room was very comfortable. Food was excellent, and well presented. We had a thoroughly enjoyable stay.
8
Trevor
Jul 20, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Very friendly and helpful hosts. Great place to stay if you have dogs with you.
Very friendly and helpful hosts. Great place to stay if you have dogs with you.
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Roy
Jun 24, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Very friendly staff. Breakfast was of a very high quality and best of all served up hot. Will definitely stay again when down in that part of the country.
Very friendly staff. Breakfast was of a very high quality and best of all served up hot. Will definitely stay again when down in that part of the country.
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Raymond
Mar 14, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The welcome and service we received from all the staff was excellent. The British village pub atmosphere in the bar was great and the beer was first class. The food was also really good with large portions giving excellent value for money. Thank you.
The welcome and service we received from all the staff was excellent. The British village pub atmosphere in the bar was great and the beer was first class. The food was also really good with large portions giving excellent value for money. Thank you.
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Nigel
Jun 28, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Steve and Mandy were friendly and accommodating hosts in a family run business at the centre of village. Just a lovely atmosphere.
Steve and Mandy were friendly and accommodating hosts in a family run business at the centre of village. Just a lovely atmosphere.
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Location
Quiet, attractive village setting with country walks and easy access to Exeter. One review found the lane approach slow to navigate.
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Mark
May 31, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Amazing location, very quiet and just what I needed after a hard days work. The staff are fantastic, the foods even better. Lots of local drinks available, I was very pleased I chose this location. The room I had was small, but my colleagues was much bigger but that’s the luck of the draw! Overall, I’d highly recommend this location!
Amazing location, very quiet and just what I needed after a hard days work. The staff are fantastic, the foods even better. Lots of local drinks available, I was very pleased I chose this location. The room I had was small, but my colleagues was much bigger but that’s the luck of the draw! Overall, I’d highly recommend this location!
8
Robert
Mar 20, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Ideal location, good breakfast, great people running the Thorverton Arms. Lovely pub great atmosphere. Although refurbished inside still needs more updating.
Ideal location, good breakfast, great people running the Thorverton Arms. Lovely pub great atmosphere. Although refurbished inside still needs more updating.
8
Jacqueline
Sep 4, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely setting and garden very pleasant. Evening meal and breakfast delicious
Lovely setting and garden very pleasant. Evening meal and breakfast delicious
10
Gillian
Jun 12, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Thorverton Arms is a very nice pub in a quiet and attractive village. Although it feels as if it is in the middle of the countryside it is convenient for Exeter. There are opportunities for country walks with the millennium green nearby. The pub is clean and the food is good.
Thorverton Arms is a very nice pub in a quiet and attractive village. Although it feels as if it is in the middle of the countryside it is convenient for Exeter. There are opportunities for country walks with the millennium green nearby. The pub is clean and the food is good.
10
Gareth
May 12, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
A fantastic village pub with accommodation the meals especially breakfast was out of this world Close to Exeter
A fantastic village pub with accommodation the meals especially breakfast was out of this world Close to Exeter
10
Jeremy
Jun 13, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Great hospitality, great food, great location Very friendly atmosphere
Great hospitality, great food, great location Very friendly atmosphere
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Mrs L G
Jul 24, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Sat nav took a round the lanes approach which slow and frustrating. Room ok. Bed very comfortable. Shower and toilet noise a challenge. Thought it would just power up but continuous and must have been troubling for other guests early in morning.
Sat nav took a round the lanes approach which slow and frustrating. Room ok. Bed very comfortable. Shower and toilet noise a challenge. Thought it would just power up but continuous and must have been troubling for other guests early in morning.
10
Karen
Aug 12, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely pub with beautiful dog / children’s walk on doorstep. Breakfast was amazing !! We unfortunately missed Sunday lunch but they made a Yorkshire wraps which were packed with meat and yummy !! Garden is nice area to chill. Very did friendly.
Lovely pub with beautiful dog / children’s walk on doorstep. Breakfast was amazing !! We unfortunately missed Sunday lunch but they made a Yorkshire wraps which were packed with meat and yummy !! Garden is nice area to chill. Very did friendly.
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Heather
May 21, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
The property is situated in beautiful Devon village easy to navigate to. Free parking. Beautiful garden to sit out, excellent hosts. The room fresh and clean excellent facilities tea, coffee and hot choc plus biscuits. All the bathroom wash needed provided a joy to stay at. Breakfast and other meals available and owners a joy to meet. Excellent hosts will definitely being going back.
The property is situated in beautiful Devon village easy to navigate to. Free parking. Beautiful garden to sit out, excellent hosts. The room fresh and clean excellent facilities tea, coffee and hot choc plus biscuits. All the bathroom wash needed provided a joy to stay at. Breakfast and other meals available and owners a joy to meet. Excellent hosts will definitely being going back.
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David
Jul 14, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
This is a very lovely historic building and as such is quaint and quirky (creaky floors and sticky windows) but that is all character. The room was very comfortable and clean, and the service very friendly and excellent. Breakfast choices a bit limited but very nicely done. A beautiful village to have a wander around. Would use it again as a convenient stopover.
This is a very lovely historic building and as such is quaint and quirky (creaky floors and sticky windows) but that is all character. The room was very comfortable and clean, and the service very friendly and excellent. Breakfast choices a bit limited but very nicely done. A beautiful village to have a wander around. Would use it again as a convenient stopover.
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Food receives strong praise, especially generous, tasty breakfasts and hearty pub dinners; portions are large and value appreciated. A small number mention limited choices, but overall quality and local drinks stand out.
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Mark
May 31, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Amazing location, very quiet and just what I needed after a hard days work. The staff are fantastic, the foods even better. Lots of local drinks available, I was very pleased I chose this location. The room I had was small, but my colleagues was much bigger but that’s the luck of the draw! Overall, I’d highly recommend this location!
Amazing location, very quiet and just what I needed after a hard days work. The staff are fantastic, the foods even better. Lots of local drinks available, I was very pleased I chose this location. The room I had was small, but my colleagues was much bigger but that’s the luck of the draw! Overall, I’d highly recommend this location!
10
Wendy
Sep 6, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
We had a lovely stay at the Thorverton Arms, the hosts were friendly and nothing was too much trouble for them. The breakfast was great and they did amazing pub food in the evenings too. The homemade scampi was the best we’ve ever had anywhere!
We had a lovely stay at the Thorverton Arms, the hosts were friendly and nothing was too much trouble for them. The breakfast was great and they did amazing pub food in the evenings too. The homemade scampi was the best we’ve ever had anywhere!
10
Hollie
Sep 19, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
I stayed here for one night while away on business and it was perfect. Room has everything I could have wished for, it was clean and nicely decorated. The pub is lovely and food delicious! Easy parking, friendly staff and nice locals!
I stayed here for one night while away on business and it was perfect. Room has everything I could have wished for, it was clean and nicely decorated. The pub is lovely and food delicious! Easy parking, friendly staff and nice locals!
8
Jacqueline
Sep 4, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely setting and garden very pleasant. Evening meal and breakfast delicious
Lovely setting and garden very pleasant. Evening meal and breakfast delicious
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Steve
Jun 15, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Both the evening meal and breakfast were outstanding.
Both the evening meal and breakfast were outstanding.
10
Gareth
May 12, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
A fantastic village pub with accommodation the meals especially breakfast was out of this world Close to Exeter
A fantastic village pub with accommodation the meals especially breakfast was out of this world Close to Exeter
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tracey
Nov 3, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Bathroom could use a little TLC but fit for purpose. Amazing breakfast that more than made up for any minor cosmetic items. The land-people, actually all of the staff were so welcoming. Definitely worth a visit or night over.
Bathroom could use a little TLC but fit for purpose. Amazing breakfast that more than made up for any minor cosmetic items. The land-people, actually all of the staff were so welcoming. Definitely worth a visit or night over.
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Charles
Oct 9, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Stayed at the property overnight to break our journey. Can’t fault the property it was exactly what we were looking. Comfortable, friendly and good food. Thank you to the staff and definitely will stay again.
Stayed at the property overnight to break our journey. Can’t fault the property it was exactly what we were looking. Comfortable, friendly and good food. Thank you to the staff and definitely will stay again.
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Raymond
Mar 14, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The welcome and service we received from all the staff was excellent. The British village pub atmosphere in the bar was great and the beer was first class. The food was also really good with large portions giving excellent value for money. Thank you.
The welcome and service we received from all the staff was excellent. The British village pub atmosphere in the bar was great and the beer was first class. The food was also really good with large portions giving excellent value for money. Thank you.
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Barrie
Jul 25, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The property and surrounds were very tired, the room pokey and in serious need of maintenance and decoration. Very pleasant staff and food good thought limited choice.
The property and surrounds were very tired, the room pokey and in serious need of maintenance and decoration. Very pleasant staff and food good thought limited choice.
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Shamsheer
Sep 28, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Perfect
Perfect
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Suwayne
Aug 10, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
This hotel was phenomenal.The check in person so was good.Gave lots of advice.Breakfast and dinner are available.The room was so cozy and gave amenties like water,sweets and biscuit.The room was very clean.The room had laminated pamphlets sheets of information about breakfast,bus times,Thoverton and Exeter town information etc.There is a pub below the rooms which is quite busy in the evenings to nights.This place is well taken care of and they take care of their guests.It is an exceptional place to stay.I stayed 1 night.Imagine if I had stayed longer.I would return.
This hotel was phenomenal.The check in person so was good.Gave lots of advice.Breakfast and dinner are available.The room was so cozy and gave amenties like water,sweets and biscuit.The room was very clean.The room had laminated pamphlets sheets of information about breakfast,bus times,Thoverton and Exeter town information etc.There is a pub below the rooms which is quite busy in the evenings to nights.This place is well taken care of and they take care of their guests.It is an exceptional place to stay.I stayed 1 night.Imagine if I had stayed longer.I would return.
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David
Jul 14, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
This is a very lovely historic building and as such is quaint and quirky (creaky floors and sticky windows) but that is all character. The room was very comfortable and clean, and the service very friendly and excellent. Breakfast choices a bit limited but very nicely done. A beautiful village to have a wander around. Would use it again as a convenient stopover.
This is a very lovely historic building and as such is quaint and quirky (creaky floors and sticky windows) but that is all character. The room was very comfortable and clean, and the service very friendly and excellent. Breakfast choices a bit limited but very nicely done. A beautiful village to have a wander around. Would use it again as a convenient stopover.
10
Roy
Jun 24, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Very friendly staff. Breakfast was of a very high quality and best of all served up hot. Will definitely stay again when down in that part of the country.
Very friendly staff. Breakfast was of a very high quality and best of all served up hot. Will definitely stay again when down in that part of the country.
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Mark
May 31, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Amazing location, very quiet and just what I needed after a hard days work. The staff are fantastic, the foods even better. Lots of local drinks available, I was very pleased I chose this location. The room I had was small, but my colleagues was much bigger but that’s the luck of the draw! Overall, I’d highly recommend this location!
Amazing location, very quiet and just what I needed after a hard days work. The staff are fantastic, the foods even better. Lots of local drinks available, I was very pleased I chose this location. The room I had was small, but my colleagues was much bigger but that’s the luck of the draw! Overall, I’d highly recommend this location!
FAQs about Thorverton Arms
Is parking available at the property?
Self parking is available on-site, subject to charges.
What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?
Breakfast is available for a fee, with prices ranging from approximately GBP 7.50 to 15.95 per person.
What are the standard check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 15:00 to 22:00, and check-out is by 10:00. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request and could incur additional charges.
Where is the property located in relation to key landmarks?
The property is located in Exeter, within a 15-minute drive of the University of Exeter and Skirmish Paintball Games Exeter. It is 13.7 miles from Dartmoor National Park and 4.4 miles from Devon Railway Centre.
What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?
The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas and rooms, ensuring a comfortable stay for guests with disabilities.
What are the policies for guests staying with children?
Children are allowed at the property, and the minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.
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Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 18 years old.
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
- Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
- This property accepts credit cards and cash
- A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property.
- Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
- Breakfast fee: approximately GBP 7.50 to 15.95 per person
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