The Old Vicarage B&B

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Scored 9.1
Rated superb

Staff

9.9

About this property

Historic Setting: The Old Vicarage B&B in Kenton offers a unique stay within a historic building. Guests enjoy a beautiful garden and terrace, complemented by free WiFi throughout the property. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature private bathrooms with free toiletries, showers, and electric kettles. Additional amenities include hairdryers, wardrobes, and TVs, ensuring a comfortable and relaxing stay. Delicious Breakfast: A variety of breakfast options are available, including American, Ã la carte, full English/Irish, vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free. Guests can enjoy warm dishes and fresh juice each morning. Local Attractions: Powderham Castle is a 16-minute walk away, while Exeter International Airport lies 16 km from the property. Nearby activities include cycling, water sports, and golf. Highly rated for its friendly host, excellent breakfast, and comfortable rooms.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, American

  • Free parking available on-site

Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
1 large double bed
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2 single beds
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Cooper
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely stay, nothing was too much for the host, breakfast was lovely, very knowledgable of the local area and recommended some excellent places to eat, looking forward to our next stay!”
James
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Beautiful property, friendly and helpful hosts, Very good breakfasts”
Paul
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great property and quiet location. Good base to visit local places. Railway station, pubs and river walks. Lovely village. Next to a church. Owner, Bob gave us very helpful travel train and ferry times to get on the local train, steam train and...”
Pimjim
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely spot, beautiful building, experienced and charming hosts, great room, lovely breakfast. A free late check out was the icing on the cake.”
Glenn
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Beautiful old building with character and history. Rooms were clean and well maintained”
Lisa
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Bod the owner is lovely, he's very attentive. The location is excellent to Powderham castle, 10 min walk. The outlook on the garden was beautiful. The information about places to eat and drink. The breakfast was a nice start to the day.”
Annmarie
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Breakfast was amazing. Really comfortable bed, and the room was lovely and large. Bob is a perfect host. Great location for Powderham Castle Events within walking distance.”
Caroline
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Quintessential Old Vicarage which was a grade II listed building with furnishings in keeping with the property. Welcoming and helpful hosts Bob and Jane. Inclusive of a beautifully cooked selection of breakfasts”
Allison
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Comfortable bed and nice airy room. The proprietor made us feel very welcome and was ver knowledgeable about the area.”
Carolyn
United States United States
“The hosts were exceptionally friendly and accommodating. C”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Host Information

9.9
Host review score
A warm welcome will always await you at the Old Vicarage Bed and Breakfast in Kenton, near Exeter. The house, built in 1812, is a fine regency rectory in the heart of the friendly Devon village of Kenton, which boasts not only a fine local pub but two marvellous restaurants and is the location of Powderham Castle, the seat of the Earl of Devon. Stay with us and you will be in striking distance of the fine old city of Exeter, the birdlife of the Exe Estuary and the picturesque coastal resorts of Dawlish and Teignmouth - all reachable by regular buses. A short drive and you may sample the wild spaces of Dartmoor or the charming towns of Totnes, Dartington and Dartmouth. The house is set in its own grounds, in which there is ample parking space. As we offer only two rooms for bed and breakfast, you can expect individual service and a quiet stay: not the boarding house experience! The Amethyst Room has a king bed, the Camomile Room can be either king or twin. Each room has a flat screen TV with FreeView, free Wi-Fi wireless internet, a hair dryer, and a hospitality tray with tea, coffee and biscuits. Both rooms have en-suite shower rooms with washbasin and WC. Complementary s...
Languages spoken: English,French,Swedish

Property surroundings

House rules

The Old Vicarage B&B takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 16:00 to 20:00
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 1 year are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

1 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

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There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this property
VisaMastercard Cash is not accepted
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are kindly requested to inform The Old Vicarage of their estimated time of arrival. This can be noted in the Special Request box when booking or by contacting the property using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.