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Reviews of The Beehive - Self Contained Studio by The Sea

5 Oldfields The Beehive - Self Contained Studio by The Sea, Exmouth, EX8 2EG, United Kingdom

#10 of 47 vacation rentals in Exmouth

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Review Score

Based on 140 apartment reviews

9.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.6

  • Comfort

    9.6

  • Location

    9.4

  • Facilities

    9.4

  • Staff

    9.8

  • Value for money

    9.4

  • Free Wifi

    9.0

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  • Reviewed: August 8, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Couple
    • Studio
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Comfortable clean easy to find & cosy

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: July 27, 2025

    10
    A relaxing and comfortable stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing - it was all good!

    A wonderful apartment with everything you need for a relaxing stay. Lovely sun trap for a drink and a welcoming host who allowed us to check in early. Very happy with the facilities and the cosiness.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 17, 2025

    9.0
    Relaxed and calm.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Leaving.

    Really nice place that was quiet and relaxed. Only stayed for a long weekend but we were made very welcome. Very clean accommodation. 10 minute walk to the beach.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: June 27, 2025

    8.0
    Well equipped studio in a great location with lovely homely touches.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio
    • Stayed 2 nights

    During the warmer summer months swapping out the heavy winter duvet for a lightweight summer duvet would make sleeping better. Shower / toilet door needs adjustment as does not close properly.

    Walking distance to beach and town Well equipped and homely with nice personal touches Good parking and friendly host.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: June 14, 2025

    8.0
    Cute bee themed break
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No major complaints but there are a few things to note. Being attached to the owners house, it is definitely a noisy stay and you can hear running around, door slams, etc. Although things seemed to quieten down by 11pm. The fridge also seems overly noisy, I don't know if its on the way out but it makes some kind of processing noise every 10 minutes or so. The bathroom door not closing properly also feels kind of odd, a different handle would surely mean it can be closed properly? One or two others have posted about the shower, and there's definitely something unusual about it. It is on the hot side and even if you tilt it fully towards the cold, it's never actually cold. I don't have any issue with the TV size, it was as advertised after all, but I do wonder if there could be a solution where it's at the end of the bed as that would be amazing! The biggest problem I had was I got absolutely soaked on the Thursday morning running and I couldn't get my clothes to dry no matter where I put them! I don't really know what the host can do here, and I'd be interested to see what usually happens in the winter months where I expect that's more of a problem.

    The property was easy to find and matched the description perfectly. Having all of the streaming services set up and ready to go was well done. WiFi was very good. The nice honey smelling hand-wash and bath gel was amazing! The location is good with a 10-15 minute walk down to the beach and a little longer into town. It's on a main road with very regular buses which is excellent! Complimentary milk, coffee and biscuits was a nice touch. I think overall the property is very good value for money and perfect when you're staying a few nights.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: June 11, 2025

    9.0
    Well equipped and beautifully decorated little studio.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Despite it being June the studio became chilly in the evening as it was on the main house heating . The host's instructions did tell us about an electric heater which we would have used but felt it was quite late in the evening by that time. However that was our mistake. We would use it another time.

    Very well equipped and tastefully decorated. Walkable to town centre and beach.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: June 8, 2025

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

    It was stylish and comfortable and had everything you needed. With very thoughtful little touches like fresh flowers, milk and biscuits, tea and coffee. Hot powerful shower and a very comfy matress

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: June 1, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    A beautifully presented compact studio that had everything we needed for our short stay. It was in a quiet neighbourhood, only a short walk from the beach.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: May 3, 2025

    9.0
    Was ideal for me. Clean, great shower, everything I needed. Very nice host.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Studio
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Maybe a bedside light?

    Location was ideal for me. Fabulous that I could walk to the beach, which I did everyday.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: April 20, 2025

    8.0
    Lovely little bolt hole for my whizz through Devon.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Studio
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Due to my height, 5ft, some kitchen things not accessible to me.

    Convenient & beautifully clean.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: March 30, 2025

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

    Clean and fresh

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 30, 2025

    10
    Excellent, cosy location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Loved everything about it. Especially the bed, super comfy! Best nights sleep in a long time

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 25, 2025

    8.0
    Good value
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It was slightly cramped

    Very clean and comfortable

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 24, 2025

    10
    Cute and very cosy, with wow factor for it's size. spotlessly clean and comfortable.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Studio
    • Stayed 2 nights

    a firmer mattress than I am used to

    The location was fine. If walking from the station, pick route that avoids the steep hill. Host Kara, popped by so it was a lovely end to my stay. Thank you Kara!

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 12, 2025

    9.0
    Exmouth Short Break
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We really enjoyed our stay at The Beehive and would definitely stay here again. Everything was self contained and presented as per the photos. The owner lives on site and was extremely helpful and friendly with any queries we had, giving useful tips and insights about the area. One of the friendliest hosts we have met.🤩 It was an easy walk to town/beach and the property is in a nice and quiet residential area. We wish we had more time to explore further.🙂

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 18, 2025

    10
    Lovely studio apartment
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything was great.

    Absolutely perfect for us. Warm, comfortable and well equipped apartment. We would definitely recommend The Beehive.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 1, 2025

    8.0
    Nice place to stay for a stop-over. Warm and secure.
    • Couple
    • Studio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Could not sit in an easy chair and watch TV. En-suite door did not fully close.

    Clean, tidy, self-contained

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 26, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing. All good.

    Location was perfect. So cosy. Studio has everything you need !

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: December 10, 2024

    9.0
    Super little self-contained unit. We will use again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio
    • Stayed 1 night

    There was quite limited toilet paper, but we took our own anyway.

    On arrival we were able to make a cup of tea as the owner had left some fresh milk in the fridge. There were also biscuits. Plenty of towels. A fully equipped kitchen. Easy access to the entrance (off the drive all on one level) parking in the road outside. Toiletries provided.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: December 8, 2024

    9.0
    Recommebdable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The fridge is a bit small.

    A very clean small studio. Netflix is a plus. Good for a couple of nights stay. Rather close to the shore and stores. Nice and communicative host! Flexible with check-in and check-out times.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: November 17, 2024

    8.0
    ,
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Double bed against wall, with no bedside light. The bathroom door didn't really close fully. Advert talked about toiletries, but no shampoo.

    Location was good. It ticked most boxes, suitable for a short stay.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: November 15, 2024

    10
    Beautiful Beehive in lovely location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything! Beautiful place, highly recommend. 15 minute walk to town just perfect 👌

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: October 27, 2024

    9.0
    Everything I expected
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Studio
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Location clean and private very quiet and well equipped

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: October 15, 2024

    10
    Beautiful bee themed property, with everything you could wish for to make it a perfect stay.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Studio
    • Stayed 2 nights

    There is nothing not to like, only that my stay there was not long enough. I will definitely return.

    This place is a little gem, it is so cosy and love the bee theme througout the property. It was so welcoming, and loved the fact that there was milk in the property along with coffee and tea bags and cookies so you didn't have to go out searching and I could have a cuppa as soon as I got there. The host was super lovely and even when I said I needed an extra plug socket as I was working from there, she went and got me an extension lead. Nothing was too much trouble. Although I was working I got to sightsee too and loved the fact this property was walking distance from the town so easy to get in and out and not have to worry about parking. Loved the little seating area outside, I was lucky with the weather and could sit outside with a drink and enjoy the sunshine.

    Stayed in September 2024

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