The Oakcliffe

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Scored 8.7
Rated fabulous

Staff

9.5

The Oakcliffe is located next to Exeter College and within 10 minutes’ walk of Exeter Central and St. David’s railway stations. This small, family-run guest house offers free Wi-Fi. The individually decorated rooms at The Oakcliffe have heating, a flat-screen TV, tea and coffee-making facilities. There is either a private or shared bathroom. Exeter Bus Station is 15 minutes’ walk from the hotel and you can reach the city centre in just 10 minutes by foot. Exeter Cathedral is just 0.6 miles away. The M5 Motorway is less than 4 miles from the The Oakcliffe.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Exeter, this property has an excellent location score of 9.3

  • Free private parking available on-site

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Guests who stayed here loved

Laura
Belgium Belgium
“The bed was very comfortable. The hotel is just next to the station and Spoons, and within walking distance of the city centre.”
Alys
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Nice little place, simple, clean and comfortable. Located ten minutes up the hill from Exeter St David's train station and a short walk into town. Hosts were friendly & helpful.”
James
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“It clean went above board to make me feel welcomed. I overslept and she said don't worry about it we all do it xx .Will definitely stay there again x”
Lojowood
Hong Kong Hong Kong
“Location, cleanliness and comfort, friendliness of host. Good location for walking up to the university as well as the city or the St. David's train station (though we did not use). Very quiet even given it was right at a roundabout.”
Devan
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The Oakcliffe was a lovely hotel, perfect for an overnight stay for the Christmas market. The host was super accommodating and lovely! Couldn’t have asked for a better stay!”
Michael
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Wonderful welcome from the hosts. Lovely tidy and clean room. Great night's sleep in a fantastically comfortable bed. Could not ask for anything more for the purposes of my stay. Very convenient location for Exeter St Davids train station. Would...”
Susan
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The Oakcliffe was clean and comfortable, in an excellent location. Our host waa extremely friendly and helpful.”
Amarjit
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Comfortable, warm and very welcoming. Thank you Lorraine.”
Alan
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely hosts and a very comfortable room. I stayed four nights and it was perfect for my trip. Very convenient for both railway stations.”
Lisa
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The host was incredibly welcoming! The property was well located and our room nicely appointed.”

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Host Information

Company review score: 9.5Based on 467 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

The Oakcliffe Hotel is a small family run late Victorian guest house situated in the heart of the historic city of Exeter where Bill and Lorraine have been welcoming guest for many years, and is popular with both business and tourist travellers alike throughout the year

Property information

The Oakcliffe is a charming late–Victorian guest house that was established in 1961 and has been in the family for over 40 years. We are situated close to the city centre, the University of Exeter and Exeter College

Neighbourhood information

The Coach Station is a 15 minute walk and St David’s and Central Railway Stations are just five minutes away. With a 10 minute walk to the city centre there is a wide variety of shops to cater for your every need. Ideally situated for exploring Exeter and the Devon country side and its numerous attractions

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

House rules

The Oakcliffe takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 11:00 to 22:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform The Oakcliffe in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries, during dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.