When visiting Exeter, Lower Thornton Farm is a great choice to consider. Guests can enjoy the outdoor tennis courts, and kayaking, mountain biking, and surfing/body boarding are nearby.
Exeter's Historic Quayside - 19 min drive - 13.7 km
Sandy Park Rugby Stadium - 19 min drive - 14.3 km
Exeter Cathedral - 20 min drive - 14.3 km
Getting around
Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 25 min drive
Marsh Barton Station - 12 min drive
Exeter St Thomas Station - 14 min drive
Newcourt Station - 14 min drive
Restaurants
Globe Inn - 13 min drive
Royal Oak Inn - 13 min drive
McDonald's - 9 min drive
Brightside - 10 min drive
Pig & Pallet - 17 min drive
About this property
Lower Thornton Farm
When visiting Exeter, Lower Thornton Farm is a great choice to consider. Guests can enjoy the outdoor tennis courts, and kayaking, mountain biking, and surfing/body boarding are nearby.
At a glance
Hotel size
4 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 5:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Check-out time is 10:30 AM
Special check-in instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Barbecue grills
What to do
Mountain biking nearby
Rock climbing nearby
Horse riding nearby
Kayaking nearby
Surfing/body boarding nearby
Facilities
Picnic area
Indoor tennis courts
Outdoor tennis court
Fees & policies
Policies
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International
Also known as
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Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at Lower Thornton Farm?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Lower Thornton Farm?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Lower Thornton Farm?
Check-in start time: 5:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.
What is there to do at Lower Thornton Farm and nearby?
Practice your swing on the tennis courts. Additional recreation nearby includes birdwatching. Lower Thornton Farm also has a picnic area.
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Reviews
Lower Thornton Farm Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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9.6
Cleanliness
9.0
Location
9.6
Staff & service
9.4
Property conditions & facilities
Guest review summary
What guests liked
Breakfast was generous, tasty, and excellent, often cooked freshly to order. (8 reviews)
What a gorgeous property and Alison the host couldn’t be any more friendly. Accommodation great, breakfast was fantastic. Would recommend to all if you are looking for a quiet getaway.
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8/10 Very good
Dec 1, 2024
Friendly reception and service. Excellent breakfast.
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 3, 2025
Highly recommended
A really great experience, very friendly host and a historic pub nearby.
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 8, 2023
Lovely Stay
A lovely warm welcome from the host and her dog.
Really nice place the room was large and airy, with unique decoration.
En-suite bathroom was massive overall very good and highly recommended.
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 17, 2024
Night on the Farm.
Absolutely lovely stay. Secluded & very peaceful with beautiful surroundings. Perfect for walking. Best nights sleep !
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 21, 2025
Outstanding young Husband and Wife making everything perfect for our stay. Several places to eat with in 10 minutes. Has a nice spacious sitting room / living room to relax. Umbrella are by the door for guests. Love the decor.
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8/10 Very good
Sep 16, 2025
Wonderful B&B with stunning antique furniture, endless animal ornaments & pictures. Hidden down a narrow Devon track & a working farm with countryside views. Ours was a very comfortable room with balcony.
Super hospitality from Alison & good breakfast.
We enjoyed drive to Exmouth & Summer Cross on opposite semis of the Ex estuary.
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 1, 2025
Alison is the consummate host. She is friendly, very knowledgeable and goes out of her way to accommodate requests. We had the small double which was spotlessly clean and very comfortable. The breakfast was excellent and cooked freshly to order. A very enjoyable stay
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 25, 2024
Fantastic breakfast. Spotlessly clean. Lovely bedroom with great views. Comfy beds. Nothing negative to say at all.
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 28, 2024
Comfortable stay.
Comfortable.. Warm... Very clean. Friendly welcome. Breakfasts were excellent. But could do with a bigger T. V.
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8/10 Very good
Feb 24, 2025
It was ok, but to get location was not easy. Requested the host to send location instead of post code. Overall everything was good host helpful made my breakfast earlier because l had to go early.
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10/10 Exceptional
May 18, 2026
Lovely location and traditional very helpful and friendly staff
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 17, 2025
great place
great place, lovely dogs too
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 12, 2023
Another great stay
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 7, 2023
A welcoming and co for table stay in a beautiful setting.
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 30, 2026
Peaceful location on a farm, in rolling Devon countryside. A warm welcome, guided to car park by Rex the dog! Immaculate clean room and en-suite shower room. Comfortable bed, slept well. Host Alison provided good cooked breakfast, vegetarian on request.
Convenient for A38 and Exeter but in peaceful setting down a small country road, make sure you check location and directions with host.
Would recommend, will return.
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 4, 2023
Great hideaway
This is our usual stop over so we are biased but we think it’s brilliant
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8/10 Very good
Aug 15, 2025
The facility and host was excellent. The location is a bit out of the way from local amenities
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8/10 Very good
Aug 31, 2024
In the countryside but an essy drive to Exeter, and nearby villages
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 19, 2025
Was greeted in the car park and taken to my room, shown where breakfast was and the guest lounge. Alison was very friendly and very helpful with directions, not sure I would have made it to my destination without them!
Area is quiet, room was cool which was great in this heat, bed was comfy, and breakfast was delicious. Would definitely recommend!
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8/10 Very good
Jul 28, 2023
The farmhouse is in the middle of nowhere - perfect for some peace and quiet in the countryside. Alison is a lovely host. The room was spacious and clean with plenty of amenities so we had a very comfortable stay. Breakfast was generous and tasty.
And Rex the Border Collie was a lovely bonus!
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 16, 2023
Great for a solo traveler!
Great service, lovely landlady and a home cooked breakfast each day. And for a really competitive price. Requires a short drive on country roads to get there but it's in a nice quiet location, no outside noise.
Room was a bit small but for a solo traveler it wasnt a big issue, you don't have a lot of room to move around in it. Maybe a bit cosy for a couple.
Definitely worth the stay, I only hope I can get a room next year.
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10/10 Exceptional
May 5, 2023
Excellent stay - check your sat nav - use EX6 7XF
My stay was wonderful although a little tricky to find at first. If you book your stay here use the postcode EX6 7XF which will take you to Pennycombe Farm. It’s a further half a mile on the left.
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You will not be disappointed.
Thank you for a lovely stay.
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 6, 2025
Rural comfort with personal touches!!
I think it would be fair to say that for comfort and privacy this accommodation was top-notch. The host was accommodating, the environment was clean and welcoming, Alison could not do enough to support her guests and accommodate their needs wherever possible. Although finding the property was likely to be difficult, Alison gave clear directions which made it much easier although if you’re not comfortable on driving on single lane country roads, be prepared because at least 1 mile of the journey between the main road and the house is very rural. Watching the deer in the fields made this trip extra special!