Getting down to Business
First Steps
If you are planning a break anytime, please book now and relax; our generous cancellation policy means you won’t be penalised by world events!
With the lifting of restrictions, we respect your personal choice – mask or no mask – and shall be pleased to welcome you individually, or in groups of any number, to the bar and public rooms. Sanitiser will continue to be provided around the hotel. Our staff will be wearing masks as and when they individually feel appropriate. If you have any concerns, please ask the staff member to wear their mask when serving you.
The deep cleaning protocols we have all become familiar with remain in place throughout the hotel.
We’ve got a great story to tell; our beautiful grade II* listed Georgian townhouse was originally home to Major General William Kirkpatrick from 1805-1813, a bohemian character who worked for the East India Company. You may spot a nod to this in the rooms, named after trades synonymous with Exeter’s past as a mercantile hub, so expect to stay in Silk, Cotton, Ivory and Spice among others…
Businesses at Southernahy
If you are planning a break anytime, please book now and relax; our generous cancellation policy means you won’t be penalised by world events!*
With the lifting of restrictions, we respect your personal choice – mask or no mask – as you prefer. Sanitiser will continue to be provided throughout the hotel and bedrooms. Rest assured that the deep cleaning protocols we have all become familiar with remain in place throughout the hotel.
We’ve got a great story to tell; our beautiful grade II* listed Georgian townhouse was originally home to Major General William Kirkpatrick from 1805-1813, a bohemian character who worked for the East India Company. You may spot a nod to this in the rooms, named after trades synonymous with Exeter’s past as a mercantile hub, so expect to stay in Silk, Cotton, Ivory and Spice among others…
*Please note our special booking terms for multiple room/night bookings and during Graduation week(s).
First Steps
If you are planning a break anytime, please book now and relax; our generous cancellation policy means you won’t be penalised by world events!
With the lifting of restrictions, we respect your personal choice – mask or no mask – and shall be pleased to welcome you individually, or in groups of any number, to the bar and public rooms. Sanitiser will continue to be provided around the hotel. Our staff will be wearing masks as and when they individually feel appropriate. If you have any concerns, please ask the staff member to wear their mask when serving you.
The deep cleaning protocols we have all become familiar with remain in place throughout the hotel.
We’ve got a great story to tell; our beautiful grade II* listed Georgian townhouse was originally home to Major General William Kirkpatrick from 1805-1813, a bohemian character who worked for the East India Company. You may spot a nod to this in the rooms, named after trades synonymous with Exeter’s past as a mercantile hub, so expect to stay in Silk, Cotton, Ivory and Spice among others…
Whatever the occasion, we have the facilities for your business.
THE PRIVATE DINING ROOM
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THE CLUB ROOM
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THE GREEN ROOM
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THE BEDROOMS
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PRIVATE DINING MENUS
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CANAPÉS
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Perfect Surroundings
Southernhay House Hotel is a friendly, independently owned hotel in the heart of Exeter city centre. Our focus is on making you the centre of your stay, and creating a luxe environment which is easy and comfortable for you. Our dedicated full time staff are on hand to make sure all your needs are met during your stay. Don’t hesitate to ask us for any extras, advice on the area and attractions, dietary requirements or travel arrangements.
Your Team
- Managers: Mykolas Vaidilauskas and Sally French
- Duty Managers: Paulius Markonis and Jack Morton
- Owners: Tony Orchard & Deborah Clark
Need to Know…
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Checking in and out
Check in time is 3pm, but feel free to arrive earlier and use the facilities of the hotel. Check out is at 11am. Later check outs will be accommodated if possible.
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Booking T&Cs
For all of our rates, cancellation is free of charge up to 3pm on the day before your arrival, after which a full one-night charge will be made. In giving us your credit card details, you confirm agreement to these terms and conditions.
For the best experience for all of our guests, we do not take group bookings of more than 4 rooms unless on an exclusive basis or when you are hosting a private dining function. If individuals book separately as part of a group (ie. for weddings, parties, etc) we reserve the right to amend or cancel these bookings.
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Access
Please note that due to the historic Grade II* listing of the property, we do not have a lift. Staff are on hand to assist with your bags.
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Parking
We have a driveway in front of the hotel where you can unload your bags, check-in and find your bearings. There are several managed car parks close by and parking on the road in Southernhay itself is free overnight. Find details here.
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Wi-Fi
This is free and available throughout the hotel.
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Eating
We serve food at lunchtimes and in the evening in our Bar, cosy Club Room, Green Room or, weather permitting, outside on the open terrace: you choose where you’d like to eat!
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Non-Residents
You are more than welcome to eat, drink and enjoy a meal or cocktails at Southernhay House.
Non-residents are not permitted "upstairs" in our bedrooms at any time.
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Smoking
Southernhay House is a non-smoking hotel. A £200 fee will be charged should we need to deep clean your bedroom for any reason.
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Children
We have no facilities for small children; older children are welcome to book into our rooms on the same basis as an adult. Please note the maximum occupancy for all of our rooms is two guests and all rooms are doubles.
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Dogs
We do not accept dogs in the bedrooms, nor the internal public rooms (unless registered Guide Dogs). Dogs are welcome in the Green Room, garden and on the large terrace.
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Checking in and out
Check in time is 3pm, but feel free to arrive earlier and use the facilities of the hotel. Check out is at 11am. Later check outs will be accommodated if possible.
-
Booking T&Cs
For all of our rates, cancellation is free of charge up to 3pm on the day before your arrival, after which a full one-night charge will be made. In giving us your credit card details, you confirm agreement to these terms and conditions.
-
Access
Please note that due to the historic Grade II* listing of the property, we do not have a lift. Staff are on hand to assist with your bags.
-
Parking
We have a driveway in front of the hotel where you can unload your bags, check-in and find your bearings. There are several managed car parks close by and parking on the road in Southernhay itself is free overnight. Find details here.
-
Wi-Fi
This is free and available throughout the hotel.
-
Dogs
We do not accept dogs in the bedrooms, nor the internal public rooms. Dogs are welcome outside, in the garden and on the large terrace.
-
Smoking
Southernhay House is a non-smoking hotel. A £200 fee will be charged should we need to deep clean your bedroom for any reason.
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Children
We have no facilities for small children; older children are welcome to book into our rooms on an adult basis. Please note the maximum occupancy for all of our rooms is two guests and all rooms are doubles.
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Eating
We serve food at lunchtimes and in the evening in our Bar, cosy Club Room, Green Room or, weather permitting, outside on the open terrace: you choose where you’d like to eat!
Our Commitment
Our building
We converted this Grade II* Georgian building with especial attention to energy efficiency and minimising noise pollution.
The conversion of a Georgian building to the highest modern standards, with beauty but with the necessary amenities is in itself part of the anti-demolition movement of Eco-Architecture.
Ventilation is natural, and all the windows have been fully restored to be openable; closeable and lockable where necessary.
Our food
Devon is the Tuscany of England. There is no excuse for not using our locally sourced cheese, meat and fish, brought in daily: our fish from Brixham, our steak from Elstone Farm in Crediton. Menus change monthly and follow the seasons. Our party menus are prepared to pre-order and so wasteage is minimal.
Our basics
We long ago committed to no single use, of either plastic or paper. The hotel is strictly no smoking. Our recycling policy is evident, implemented and audited by external specialists.
Our people
Southernhay House is a happy and friendly place to work. Our staff appreciate and endorse our policies of inclusion and zero tolerance towards bullying or rude behaviour.
Our future
In our hotel’s mix of antique and modern, we commit to fully restoring our antiques and to buying the best quality modern furniture and fittings available. This is not a hotel that reinvents itself every decade. Southernhay House believes less is more, and is built to last.
Our building
We converted this Grade II* Georgian building with especial attention to energy efficiency and minimising noise pollution.
The conversion of a Georgian building to the highest modern standards, with beauty but with the necessary amenities is in itself part of the anti-demolition movement of Eco-Architecture.
Ventilation is natural, and all the windows have been fully restored to be openable; closeable and lockable where necessary.
Our food
Devon is the Tuscany of England. There is no excuse for not using our locally sourced cheese, meat and fish, brought in daily: our fish from Brixham, our steak from Elstone Farm in Crediton. Menus change monthly and follow the seasons. Our party menus are prepared to pre-order and so wasteage is minimal.
Our basics
We long ago committed to no single use, of either plastic or paper. The hotel is strictly no smoking. Our recycling policy is evident, implemented and audited by external specialists.
Our people
Southernhay House is a happy and friendly place to work. Our staff appreciate and endorse our policies of inclusion and zero tolerance towards bullying or rude behaviour.
Our future
In our hotel’s mix of antique and modern, we commit to fully restoring our antiques and to buying the best quality modern furniture and fittings available. This is not a hotel that reinvents itself every decade. Southernhay House believes less is more, and is built to last.