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Padbrook Park Hotel

Padbrook Park Hotel offers low-key rooms, free Wi-Fi, dining, and a bar. Located near Cullompton and M5, ideal for exploring Exeter and local attractions.

Padbrook Park Hotel, Swallow Way, Cullompton EX15 1RU, United Kingdom View on map
8.8/10
Very Good Based on 505 recent guest reviews
Free Wi-Fi Paid breakfast Free parking Accessible Laundry service
What recent guests emphasize

Balanced countryside stay with friendly service and dining

Guests highlight the hotel’s peaceful location and accommodating staff, with consistently praised food offerings. While rooms may feel dated, the overall experience is valued for weddings, stopovers, and countryside breaks.

Guests often praise

  • Friendly, accommodating, and helpful staff, especially with special events like weddings
  • High-quality, plentiful food with standout dishes such as Sunday roasts and triple cooked chips
  • Quiet, countryside setting with large, clean rooms and convenient free parking
  • Flexible and welcoming approach for group bookings and breakfast service
  • Good value for the price, particularly for stopovers near Exeter or Cornwall

Worth knowing

  • Rooms are somewhat dated and may benefit from refurbishment
  • Former fitness/gym facilities are no longer available
  • Located slightly outside the town, requiring a short walk or drive to local amenities
  • Breakfast is buffet-style with fresh, substantial options
  • Suitable for quiet stays but not for those seeking luxury or modern decor

Best for

  • Wedding guests and groups needing flexible dining arrangements
  • Visitors looking for a peaceful countryside stopover near major routes
  • LGBTQ+ friendly travelers seeking a welcoming environment
  • Those prioritizing good food and attentive service over contemporary room design
  • Guests wanting access to nearby attractions like Exeter Cathedral and Killerton House
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About this property

Welcome to Padbrook Park Hotel

Set in a quiet countryside location just outside Cullompton, Padbrook Park Hotel offers low-key, spacious rooms suitable for travelers seeking a relaxed stopover. Visitors have noted the clean and comfortable accommodations, though some mention that rooms can appear slightly dated. The hotel provides free Wi-Fi throughout the property, catering to both leisure and business guests.

The hotel features Ripleys Restaurant, serving breakfast and daily meals praised for quality and generous portions, with particular appreciation for its Sunday lunch offerings and friendly service. A bar and additional facilities like a fishing lake contribute to a tranquil atmosphere, ideal for those looking to unwind. While some guests valued the attentive and accommodating staff, others mentioned the absence of amenities like a fitness center, which has been closed for a period.

Padbrook Park Hotel is conveniently located about a mile from the M5 motorway and a 13-minute walk from the town center, making it accessible for visitors traveling through the region. Its countryside setting places guests within reach of local attractions such as Killerton House, Exeter Cathedral, and Crealy Theme Park & Resort. The proximity to Exeter Airport, just over 20 minutes by car, adds to the hotel's practical appeal.

Welcoming all guests, including those from the LGBTQ+ community, the hotel attracts a variety of visitors, from wedding parties to travelers passing through to nearby destinations. Reviews highlight positive experiences with group breakfasts and special events, reflecting the accommodating nature of the staff. Overall, Padbrook Park suits those seeking a straightforward countryside stay with essential comforts and easy access to surrounding Devon attractions.

Summary compiled by GoHotelly editors from verified guest reviews, partner descriptions and editorial notes.
Facilities & essentials

What's on-site and what you should know before you arrive

The short version: what's available day-to-day, and the key practical details most travelers search for.

Most popular facilities

Free Wi-Fi
Paid breakfast
Free parking
Accessible
Laundry service
Pet-friendly
Room service
Kid-friendly
Restaurant
Bar
Smoke-free

Not available at this property

Pool
Air-conditioned
Airport shuttle
Fitness center
Verified guest reviews

What recent guests are actually saying

Reviews from travelers who stayed here in the last 12 months, grouped to help you spot the pattern quickly.

JT
Jason T Apr 11, 2026
8.0

Rooms are a bit dated but the service we received was good. Great place for a stopover on the way to Exeter or Cornwall

AA
Adam Appleby Apr 10, 2026
10

Stopped here for lunch on Tuesday and the food was lovely. And the best triple cooked chips I’ve ever eaten. So we went back for the Sunday lunch today. I had pork, and my wife had beef. Both were excellent and plenty of meat too. The staff are very friendly and helpful. Definitely worth dropping in at any time.

JS
James Smith Mar 16, 2026
10

After getting married in the local area, we recommended to our guests to stay at Padbrook. We were not dissappointed. We asked if we could come and have breakfast as a group on the day after the wedding and Padbrook were extremely accomodating. They put on a great breakfast, which loads of family and friends explained how great it was. The food was plentiful and of great quality.Thanks ever so much for doing this for us. You made our great day even better, so thank you very much.

VL
Vikki Locke Mar 07, 2026
10

I booked my reservation a year ago as I was attending a wedding and I needed to ensure I had a room. I contacted this hotel a month before my reservation date to check it was still booked and I was very relieved that they had all of my details. My room was clean and spacious with a plentiful breakfast. All of the staff were very welcoming. Thankyou for a lovely stay.

SB
Samuel Barnes Feb 27, 2026
10

All friendly and helpful. There was a wedding party staying who were late down for breakfast and they kept the hot food on till they were done.

AF
Ali Farebrother Feb 16, 2026
10

We had our wedding at Padbrook Park Hotel & I could not recommend the hotel & staff enough. We had the most incredible wedding planner, Sarah Buckley & I truly cannot thank her enough. Running up to the wedding we had multiple meetings to go over everything & Sarah was beyond amazing. She is the kindest & funniest individual & we are so lucky to have had her to plan our wedding. On the day, Sarah had the staff all over everything & not once did I have to ask her to do something or change anything. I have had multiple people compliment how fantastic the food was for our wedding breakfast & I would truly recommend to anyone having their wedding at Padbrook. The facilities are fantastic including very clean bedrooms. We could not believe the quality of the breakfast the next morning with the fresh produce. Sarah, we truly cannot thank you enough & our day really would not have been the same if you hadn't made it so special. You are a true asset to Padbrook & I hope for the hotel that you are there for a very very long time. We will be returning soon for a beef roast like we had for our wedding breakfast! Thank you again.

EVD
Ewald Van Der Helm Jan 15, 2026
8.0

Nice hotel situated in a park setting a bit outside the village which ensures a quiet environment. The rooms and the bathrooms are large and they are equipped with good beds. Good service a check in and when asking for plate to eat our dinner food that we bought in the village. Large free parking around this park hotel. Good price quality offering. Would recommend staying here.

DM
Dale M Jan 08, 2026
10

Stayed at the padbrook hotel for a wedding recently. The overall hotel was very clean and the staff were very helpful. The breakfast in the morning was a really good spread, and exactly what you would expect to see from a buffet breakfast. The room we stayed in was more than adequete for what we required, and was clean. Maybe slightly 'tired' looking, as some use of refurbishment down the line might not go a miss, but its a minor observation and not a complaint. The location of the hotel was ideal, especially to where we needed to get to for the upton barn wedding venue, while also being very quiet as it is situated outside of the main town. Only shame is the hotel seemed to used to have a fitness/gym centre, but that appears to have closed for a couple of years now. All in all, I would visit again.

Location & neighborhood

Where you'll find Padbrook Park Hotel

Cullompton, United Kingdom

A mile from the M5 motorway, this relaxed hotel in the countryside is 13 minutes' walk from the town centre and 13 miles from Exeter.

  • Swallow Way South 7 min Walk
  • Toad Hall 5 min Walk
  • Fulford Drive 6 min Walk
  • Bristol Airport 1 hr 10 Car · 1 hr 59 Transit
  • Cardiff Airport 2 hr 5 Car · 3 hr 58 Transit
  • Exeter Airport 21 min Car · 49 min Transit
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