Located within 13 km of Sandy Park Rugby Stadium and 19 km of Newton Abbot Racecourse in Exeter, Lower Thornton Farm provides accommodation with seating area. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are available at the farm stay free of charge. Guests can access the farm stay via private entrance. All units are fitted with a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV, and certain units at the farm stay have a patio. The units are equipped with heating facilities. Lower Thornton Farm features a barbecue and a garden. Powderham Castle is 7 km from the accommodation, while Riviera International Centre is 29 km away. The nearest airport is Exeter International Airport, 17 km from Lower Thornton Farm.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Free parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.3
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.6
Value for money
9.5
Location
9.0
Free WiFi
7.8
High score for Exeter
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Diane
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Exceptional very lovely beautiful place to stay in a lovely location. The property was Amazing everything there you need. Perfect place to stay to just to be able to switch off from everything. Bathroom was amazing l did enjoy my bath very much....
  • Fiona
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    A lovely peaceful farmhouse location, off the beaten track and far from the bustle of town life and busy roads. Lovely to have the use of a guest sitting room with comfy sofas and board games.
  • Arnaud
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Warm welcome, outstanding ensuite room with private patio which was a wonderful surprise. Easy access to main road to reach Exeter and surroundings. Quiet area. Excellent pub/restaurant nearby

Host Information

Company review score: 9.8Based on 145 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property information

A warm welcome awaits you at our family run Bed and Breakfast accommodation. Nestling under the Haldon Hills near the historic Cathedral City of Exeter, Devon. Lower Thornton is a livestock and arable farm where you can relax, unwind and enjoy the Devon wildlife and rural environment. Surrounded by outstanding countryside yet only 2 miles from the A38/M5, Lower Thornton Farm B & B makes an ideal base to visit Dartmoor, Torbay, National Trust properties, Devon and Exeter racecourse and the South Devon coast. Warm and spacious with guest lounge with colour TV and wood burning fire. Hearty Aga breakfasts and ground floor bedrooms. Guests have their own access to rooms with a key and so can come and go as they please.

Neighbourhood information

Lower Thornton Farm is ideally positioned to enjoy all Devon has to offer. We are in the heart of the West Country famous for clotted cream teas, cider, rolling hills and rich red sandstone soil. The nearby historic Cathedral City of Exeter offers a wide range of activities including shopping, dining with many pubs, coffee shops and restaurants to choose from, and sight seeing both in and around Exeter including the canal basin and quay.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Lower Thornton Farm
Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • BBQ facilities
  • Garden
Activities
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
Food & Drink
  • Kid meals
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).
    Services
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Executive lounge access
    General
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Private entrance
    • Carpeted
    • Ironing facilities
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Accessibility
    • Entire unit located on ground floor
    Languages spoken
    • English

    House rules
    Lower Thornton Farm takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 17:00 to 20:30
    Check-out
    Until 10:30
    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 older than 8 years are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    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.
    Accepted payment methods
    American ExpressVisaMastercardJCBCash
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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

    FAQs about Lower Thornton Farm

    • Room options at Lower Thornton Farm include:

      • Double
      • Twin/Double

    • Check-in at Lower Thornton Farm is from 17:00, and check-out is until 10:30.

    • The prices at Lower Thornton Farm may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Lower Thornton Farm is 5.6 miles from the centre of Exeter. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Lower Thornton Farm offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Golf course (within 3 km)