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Reviews of Blue Ball Inn, Sandygate, Exeter

Sandygate, Exeter, EX2 7JL, United Kingdom

#10 of 18 B&Bs and inns in Exeter

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Review Score

Based on 624 hotel reviews

8.6

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.0

  • Comfort

    8.9

  • Location

    8.9

  • Facilities

    8.7

  • Staff

    9.3

  • Value for money

    9.0

  • Free WiFi

    8.4

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  • Reviewed: July 27, 2023

    8.0
    Good One - Sandy Gate
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Everything

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 27, 2023

    9.0
    Great location for a one night stay while travelling home.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Only observation was that the bathroom door was squeaky and I am sure that will be fixed soon!

    The location of the Inn was perfect for us as it was close to the motorway. The room was a great size and well equipped and the staff provided us with an amazing breakfast the next morning, despite not having booked it the night before.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 24, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Rooms clean slept OK.Went in for a meal which was delicious great service and smiley staff young lad was lovely who served us.we will defo book again 👍.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 13, 2023

    8.0
    Lisa and Sam were brilliant. The food was excellent. Thank you.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    A continental breakfast would have been nice because for a working person I needed to move on quicker than 9am when breakfast services were starting. A coffee to go and croissant would have sufficed.

    Very good location for the West Point Arena.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 13, 2023

    10
    Very relaxing, comfortable place to stay. Recommended!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing was great.

    Location perfect right next to their pub. So could walk next door for meals have a few drinks. Meals excellent. Easy to get to. Skylight in ceiling was awesome to watch satellites go over while in bed!! Extremely clean & if need more tea/coffee etc not a problem. Nice big tv. Free carpark next to unit. Would differently stay again.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 8, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Checkin was easy. The accommodation was a pleasant surprise. I particularly liked the skylight, which was remotely controlled, save for opening and closing, which was done with the aid of a long pole and hook device. There were many and varied provisions on offer, such as flavoured infusions alongside coffee, tea, etc. and biscuits. (Incidentally, the room was serviced, which also surprised me. You don't get that in Premier Inn!) My only criticism room wise is that the wooden floor was fairly dusty, with the particles then being transferred onto the bed after walking on the floor in my socks. I don't often think or write this in a review, but I would definitely return to stay at the Blue Ball. The overall package, which included great accommodation, very good provisions, room serviced - with provisions replenished and free, plentiful car parking, amounts to a very attractive option when planning my next trip. I must also mention the TV, which had some good streaming options, notwithstanding the inability to stream Freeview or BBC sounds.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 3, 2023

    9.0
    Great reasonably priced accommodation perfect for a stop over on way to Cornwall
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Reasonably priced comfortable room

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 3, 2023

    10
    Awesome
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No staff but was contacted No soaps etc

    Clean tidy

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 1, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything good

    Location for sandy park 5 minutes walk. Great beer garden. Good food. Room located near car park next to property. Would highly recommend. Value for money.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: June 28, 2023

    8.0
    A nice few days away.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The settee wasn't comfortable.It could have done with 2 large bean bags incase 4 stayed.

    The bed was very comfy.The kitchen well equipped and a great shower.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: June 27, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing didn't like. Could have done with instructions on how to close the blind on the skylight. None the less I had a comfortable night's stay.

    Lovely pub just off the M5. The room was very clean and comfortable. There was tea and coffee making facilities and a hair dryer. The food in the pub was very good. Staff very friendly and approachable.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: June 27, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Everything

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: June 21, 2023

    8.0
    Good place for one night stopover
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Did not do breakfast until 8.30 in morning (had to be on road by 8.0) Velux window and surrounding area in our room needs a good clean

    Good evening meal ,convenient to main roads ,there was some kind of function taking place but staff kept things running smoothly

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: June 19, 2023

    8.0
    comfortable
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    nothing

    where it was located

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: June 17, 2023

    8.0
    cosy rooms next to a pub that served decent food
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    nothing really, could do with a bit of a revamp but served its purpose.

    location was good, close to the main road but not affected by noise. used this as a stop over enroute to Plymouth. parking outside the room for my motorcycle.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: June 17, 2023

    9.0
    My daughter and I will definitely stay h
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    You can hear the traffic, however it is nowhere near as bad as the traffic at home so this should not be an issue to most people.

    Great location in the country with easy access to Exeter We had a lovely evening meal in the restaurant. The staff are great very friendly.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: June 17, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Lovely spacious room with everything I needed. Staff are friendly, the pub looks great but I haven't eaten there yet. I love this place! Reluctantly writing this review as I don't really want everyone to find out about it!

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: June 15, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Lovely pub. Only thing is last orders is 10pm on Thursday unsure of last orders on other nights. Definatly using again. Thanks

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: June 14, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Room was to warm first night.

    Lovely pub very friendly Food good nice staff room was comfortable Nice grounds area lovely

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: June 7, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The location of the room near the main road was very noisy.

    The pub, staff and food were excellent.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: June 7, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Breakfast starting at 10am is far too late

    Lovely rooms and evening meal great!

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: May 31, 2023

    10
    Excellent stay for our family. Highly recommended!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    There were a couple of light bulbs that were not working in our room and one of the blinds was not fully closing but it was a very minor inconvenience and apart from that, everything was perfect.

    Our room was very clean and it had everything we needed for our stay. There was a coffee and tea facility and body wash in the shower that smelled really good. There was a wardrobe with an ironing board, iron, and hairdryer. The breakfast was served at the pub and it was delicious, I especially liked the scrambled eggs which were very fluffy. Very likely to come back again if we are in the region. The staff was super friendly and polite, they made us feel very welcome.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: May 31, 2023

    10
    A welcoming, convenient stay - close to Exeter services.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    A beautiful, very conveniently situated, thatched pub with rooms and garden, with ample parking (for our 7.5m motorhome). The staff were very professional, warm and welcoming and nothing was too much trouble. The food was a very good standard and cooked to an advance order as the kitchen was closed. Highly recommended.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: May 28, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

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    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: May 2, 2023

    8.0
    Would recommend to others.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Although the room is accessible for a wheelchair being on the flat, neither the room or bathroom is adapted in anyway making it unsuitable for a wheelchair user.

    Although quite compact, room was clean and well presented. Good evening meal in the adjoining public house.

    Stayed in April 2023

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