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.

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Property highlights

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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Staff
9.7
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
9.1
Location
9.3
Free WiFi
8.6
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  • 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 of America United States of America
    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...

Host Info

Company review score: 9.7Based on 581 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

Amenities of The Oakcliffe
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not possible).
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Baggage storage
  • Wake-up service
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
General
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages Spoken
  • English

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

Check-out

From 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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

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

Mastercard Visa JCB Cash The Oakcliffe accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Pets 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.

FAQs about The Oakcliffe

  • Check-in at The Oakcliffe is from 11:00 AM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • Room options at The Oakcliffe include:

    • Double
    • Family
    • Single
    • Twin

  • The Oakcliffe is 0.6 miles from the center of Exeter. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at The Oakcliffe may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

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