The Oakcliffe

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Scored 8.7
Rated excellent

Staff

9.6

Property highlights

About this property

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 center 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 in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Located in the top-rated area in Exeter, this property has an excellent location score of 9.3!

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site

Availability

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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Jui
Taiwan Taiwan
“Easy to access anywhere in town. The room was comfortable and clean. Love it!!”
Yannik
Kenya Kenya
“extremely welcoming and friendly - a great place to spend some days in Exeter”
Mark
United States United States
“Location was brilliant, making it easy to discover Exeter.”
Holly
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Location was decent. Five minute walk to Exeter St David’s and 10 minute walk to city centre. It did have free car parking out the back - 4 spaces, which is massively useful. It’s a tight squeeze though, so big cars would struggle. Owners were...”
Catherine
United States United States
“The room was big and comfortable and the water pressure in the shower was wonderful. Very clean and nicely decorated.”
Roger
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The room was cosy and comfy, and it although the bathroom/toilet was shared, there was still a sink in the room which was nice. The staff were very friendly and helpful and everything was very clean.”
Helen
Canada Canada
“Everything - breakfast was excellent and plentiful. Property was immaculate. Host was very friendly and helpful.”
Si
United States United States
“The reviews that I read prior to booking were spot on. Oakcliffe is a 6-minute walk from the Exeter St Davids train station. The hotel is on St Davids Hill Rd, so yes, there is a wee bit of a climb. Loraine & Bill were very welcoming; they made me...”
John
United States United States
“Oakcliffe wasa wonderful place to stay while we stopped over in Exeter. The locations was very close to the train station and to downtown. The room was comfortable and clean. Best of all, Lorraine, our host, was absolutely delightful! She was...”
Carmel
Japan Japan
“A friendly atmosphere and reminds me of home. I would definitely return in the future. The hospitality is superb.”

Host Info

Company review score: 9.6Based on 485 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

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 info

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

Neighborhood info

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

Area info

House rules

The Oakcliffe takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

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

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo ID 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 of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

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

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

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

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

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

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

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.

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

It's not possible to stay at this property for coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.