East Street, Chulmleigh, EX18 7DD, United Kingdom
#2 of 3 hotels in Chulmleigh
Guests' ChoiceBased on 58 B&B reviews
8.2Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.9
Location
9.4
Facilities
8.4
Staff
9.1
Value for money
8.3
Free WiFi
6.5
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Reviewed: 9 April 2025
Gail
United KingdomFriendly locals, and pleasant atmosphere in the public area of the Red Lion.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 11 December 2024
Neil
SpainNice decor, classic pub B&b feel
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: 21 October 2024
Cooper
United KingdomWe had a fabulous breakfast cooked for us on day 2 by a chef/builder working on-site. Very good team work happening here for sure.
On the first morning, we were sent to 'The Dairy' just across the road which was good considering the owner's wife was poorly & he was struggling on his own to provide food & drinks. We were the only guests staying at the time so we understood due to the struggle so many of our businesses are having across the country the expense implications of employing staff to serve only 2 guests. Support this hotel 100% for working so hard to keep their business open despite the struggle they are up against.
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 22 June 2024
Brian
United Kingdomnil
excellent
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 23 November 2023
Joanne
United KingdomFelt that for unserviced rooms the rooms were overpriced.
Great location in the middle of town. Pub was great, ate dinner and breakfast there and it was fabulous.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 1 August 2023
David
United KingdomA little noisy
A lovely bed
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 26 June 2023
Pamela
United KingdomThe breakfast was a huge let down, bread ,bread or bread white,brown or croissant. No fruit or yogurt. Cereal was rice crispies or coco pops!!!!Hard to call that offering a continental breakfast. The waiter was charming and apologetic but couldn't find plates so had saucer for my toast.Only tea available initially was Earl Grey until caretaker arrived and found breakfast tea. Also my booking was for £180 with booking. com but had to pay £200,not sure why
Lovely room and bathroom, clean and comfortable
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 27 October 2022
Janet
CanadaIt was disappointing that the pub closed early and dinner was not available! I have never heard that we close early because of the electricity and heating.
The breakfast was good in both places. At the old dairy and the hotel.
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: 13 October 2022
Anthony
United KingdomShortage of staff.
Good breakfast.
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: 18 September 2022
Garry
United Kingdomas above
The bedroom was spacious and the bed was comfortable, the shower was powerful but it was hard to set the right temperature. breakfast was great on the first morning but very poor on the second morning with the worst poached eggs I have ever seen
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: 4 September 2022
Helen
United KingdomThe breakfast was good if you enjoyed a cooked breakfast but as a vegetarian who didn't particularly won't cooked items it was limited, no fruit, yogurt or pastries. The rooms aren't serviced which didn't bother us and coffee n tea replenishments were left on the landing for us, but considering this and the limited breakfast we felt the room rate of over £100 was rather expensive
The room was huge, very comfortable and clean. The staff were all smashing, friendly, helpful and efficient. We ate in the pub in the evening and had some lovely meals.
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: 18 July 2022
Christopher
United KingdomThe noisy young below my bedroom window - until well after midnight .
The breakfast was truly excellent. The room , which was spacious , and furnished so that it would have been a pleasant place to spend a rainy afternoon .
Stayed in July 2022
Reviewed: 23 May 2022
Mark
United KingdomWelcoming stay at The Red Lion. Kat the Manager, bar and kitchen staff were very friendly making our 2 night stay very enjoyable. Breakfasts and evening meal were excellent. For a mid week break The Red Lion had a steady flow of locals and was nice to chat to a few. Many thanks.
Stayed in May 2022
Reviewed: 24 September 2024
Patricia
United KingdomEverything
Breakfast on Sunday was good but we didn’t get breakfast or even a coffee on the Monday as the pub part was shut and it was 8.10 in the morning so we had to leave with no breakfast There were dead flies on the window ledge in the room The restaurant menu was nothing like it was shown on the website. There were about 4 choices of meals and the rest were pizzas!!!! There was a party on until 2am on Saturday night with VERY LOUD music blasting out so we couldn’t sleep. It was a very horrible experience and ruined our weekend
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 15 September 2024
Andrew
United KingdomJust to be told where to go for breakfast, this is not a dislike as I think it's a fantastic idea to use the local cafe , it helps small businesses, Even if a note on the bottom door to say go to the cafe .
Was made to feel very welcome, would highly recommend to anyone
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 9 September 2024
Richard
United KingdomNothing
Stayed in room 4, the bed & duvet are so soft, we slept great. Also the best shower at any accommodation we have stayed at. Had the vegetarian lasagne on arrival, superb. Breakfast was also great. Even though no vegetarian option on the menu they cooked me a great filling vegetarian breakfast.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 1 September 2024
Jackie_babes
United KingdomGreat location, the staff were fantastic, great pub food was lovely amazing breakfast, the rooms are nice and big and very comfy
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 24 September 2023
Katrina
United KingdomCold, no heating on. In room, UHT milk pots out of date. Breakfast continental, but poor choice
Staff welcoming and friendly, Clean, fresh, comfortable bedding and good shower.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 21 August 2023
Anthony
United KingdomI was overcharged by £30 pounds even when I showed the person in charge my booking.com reservation. She just shrugged her shoulders and said I will have to claim it back from booking.com.
The room was nice
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 14 August 2023
Aryana
United KingdomNeed to fix the curtains and the entrance outside of the pub
The staff
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 6 August 2023
Rycochet
United KingdomSadly the bed was *very* soft - to the extent I felt I might have rolled out. Personal preference is a far firmer bed, but at least one of the double rooms has a cloud for a bed!
As good as the last time I stayed, was in a different room, lovely location and services
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 23 July 2023
Wendy
United KingdomThere was nothing we didn't like. We were advised of any changes in advance
The room was well presented, comfortable and clean. Lovely view of the town from bedroom window. Pub food was excellent recommend pizzas. Noise from the pub below didn't affect us. Breakfasts were good too.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 28 June 2023
Dave
United KingdomNot being told that sometimes only continental breakfast available (which is limited. No fruit or yoghurts) until a few days before arrival. Just before arrival advised no one to make bed up each day of your stay. No one there when we left so had to put key in letterbox. Pub shut one night we were there and no food available on either night.
The cooked breakfast at The Dairy opposite was very good. The bedroom and bathroom were very comfortable and clean. Fridge in lobby we could use.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 19 June 2023
Jamie
United KingdomNobody was there to check us in. I know the pub was closed but I was told someone would be there to check us in. Called the number provided but got put through to a former employee who had to contact a member of staff to let us in. Lack of communication with breakfast times and location.
Clean and spacious room
Stayed in June 2023
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