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Reviews of The Farmers Union

The Farmers Union 16-18 Queens Terrace, Exeter, EX4 4HR, United Kingdom

#18 of 19 B&Bs and Inns in Exeter

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 947 hotel reviews

7.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.7

  • Comfort

    7.5

  • Location

    9.1

  • Facilities

    6.9

  • Staff

    8.7

  • Value for money

    7.5

  • Free WiFi

    7.5

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  • Reviewed: 21 June 2023

    8.0
    Overnight stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I hadn't noticed the room was not on suite. There were amenities practically next door. It is also noisy as expected over a pub.

    The room was clean and comfortable. It was well stocked with tea and coffee and a TV You could also request a hair dryer and iron. Parking is available online a pay and display opposite

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 June 2023

    7.0
    No frills - not noisy so all good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The shower head

    Didn’t have it - didn’t know it was an option

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 June 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • People with friends
    • Twin Room with Shower
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location. Staff were busy but did take the time to help out - great ! Food was good.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 June 2023

    6.0
    Comfortable if overpriced room in great location after helpful staff resolved lighting problem.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 5 nights

    Had to swap room after sleep disturbed by a safety light in the middle of the ceiling spreading soft green light throughout the room in the night. I'm not the first guest to have this issue, which is supposedly unavoidable in some (not all) rooms due to listed building requirements. Room swap resolved problem. Also, accommodation in Exeter is expensive.

    Decent-sized room(s) with the facilities expected, clean room and comfortable bed. Friendly staff were helpful in arranging a room swap due to a problem with the lighting. Great location near city centre and stations.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 June 2023

    7.0
    good location , clean and friendly
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Twin Room with Shower
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    en-suite was very tiny and the shower not great . I thought the hairdryer could have been made available as standard but it came quickly once I asked

    location , friendly staff

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 June 2023

    7.0
    Short stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shower
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Nice location, parking close, near town centre

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 May 2023

    8.0
    Great location good pub atmosphere
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Just offer breakfast

    Great location , pub under not too noisy finished at a good time to get sleep. Room was small double but was exactly what we booked. Would be nice to offer breakfast even with small price added. Staff friendly and helpful

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 May 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Having to leave

    Always friendly staff, clean and great value for money, breakfast is always tasty and hot.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 May 2023

    8.0
    Friendly stay at the heart of Exeter
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing

    The location is ideal, just a shortish walk from the railway station. Very friendly staff and a great range of food available in the bar as an evening meal.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 May 2023

    8.0
    The Farmer Union. Deffinately Worth The Money
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We weren't shown where the bathroom was....(I wasn't aware that it was a shared bathroom, but I didn't look properly) The toilet was quite small not a massive problem, but someone had peed on the flood and it smelt like it wasn't 'Fresh'. Admittedly I didn't tell the staff as we were in a rush to head to our restaurant.

    The beds were very comfortable. The location was ideal.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 May 2023

    7.0
    It was a good choice. Thanks.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shower
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    As expected, there is some noise from the pub. I would have preferred to have a desk or table and a chair in the room.

    Lovely staff, excellent location!

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 May 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shower
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Size of the room

    Location

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 May 2023

    6.0
    Cheap no frills, well located BnB
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Double or Twin Room with Shower
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    no WiFi kitchen staff were rude bar staff were nice

    well located. no frills but good value. the beds were comfy. the room was quiet. good lte. heck out at 11am. no WiFi and hot cold dribble shower. price and location are good though.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 April 2023

    8.0
    School reunion weekend 🤪
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Triple Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing.

    Close to the town. Staff helpful.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 April 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bed was extremely uncomfortable and bathroom was at the end if the hall

    The staff were friendly and amazing

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 April 2023

    6.0
    good but cold in room
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shower
    • Stayed 1 night

    the room its self was very cold no central heating on other it was ok as i was only there just one night thank you

    the room was very nice the bed conformable the room was a good size for a single room i was only there for one night thank you

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2023

    8.0
    Good for the price.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shower
    • Stayed 1 night

    Room was cramped, small TV was a long way from the bed. No space for bedside table so had to put cups etc on floor.

    Nice welcome by friendly, good humoured staff. Jolly pub in the evenings. Great breakfast.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 April 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    You can hear ppl talking bc it’s a pub.

    Location

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 April 2023

    8.0
    Excellent location, lovely room, staff and a great price.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shower
    • Stayed 1 night

    The shower was very small and quite weak but it worked perfectly fine. The only other thing which did irritate me was the bright light shining through the window and around the curtains (I believe the light is to light up the pubs name), luckily it got turned off when the pub closed but it wasn't ideal for getting an early night.

    The staff were lovely, the price was good and the location was ideal (right in the city centre). The room was clean and the bed was comfy. It was very helpful having the pub downstairs for food during the evening.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 April 2023

    7.0
    A perfect base for time spent in the city and in the suburbs of Exeter
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shower
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The bed was a bit soft for my liking, although having said that I had two good sleeps! Also, it was just a shame that no breakfast available in the place until 10am or so (because of the licensing hours of the pub, I assume), as the food looked like it would be decent. Not a major problem though, considering how proximate the city centre is

    Great location, nice staff (although I had very little interaction with them), clean room, clean bathroom, no major frills but what you see is what you get, and sometimes that is just perfect!

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 March 2023

    7.0
    Nice friendly place, conveniently located,
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shower
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room was based on tall people I think,I could only see the top of my head in the bathroom mirror. Couldn't watch TV as was too high to see without standing up.

    Location was great, however room was a little bit tired, could do with a lick of paint. Nice staff, very friendly and helpful.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 March 2023

    8.0
    A really enjoyable stay will be starting again
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    The staff were very friendly. The location of the hotel was ideal for a evening out and about in Exeter

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 March 2023

    6.0
    This was good value for a night.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shower
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Needs a little attention

    central location and close to public car park.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 March 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Place is fine you get what you're paying for Only shared toilets/shower down the corridor

    Staff couldn't have been nicer and more helpful

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 February 2023

    8.0
    Welcoming, friendly staff, perfect location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Shower wasn't great

    Breakfast was tasty and a perfect size.

    Stayed in February 2023

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