About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: The Exeter Arms in Barrowden offers comfortable rooms with private bathrooms, garden views, and modern amenities. Each room includes a work desk, TV, and free toiletries. Dining Experience: Guests can enjoy British cuisine at the family-friendly restaurant, featuring traditional and modern ambience. The restaurant serves lunch and dinner, accommodating vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free diets. Outdoor Spaces: The inn features a sun terrace, garden, and outdoor seating area. Additional facilities include an outdoor fireplace, picnic area, and bicycle parking. Location and Attractions: Located 70 km from East Midlands Airport, the inn is near attractions such as Rockingham Castle (14 km) and Burghley House (15 km). Leicester Railway Station is 39 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish

  • Free parking available on-site


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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Gemma
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely pub. Food both evening meal and breakfast was incredible and staff were attentive and made the stay. Querk of trivial pursuit cards on the table. Great selection of drinks
  • Graham
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful village. Gorgeous building which was so well decorated and had so many lovely finishing touches The staff were superb and the food was some of the best we have had. The menu was absolutely fabulous - such a difficult choice A really...
  • Guy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The food in the Exeter Arms was absolutely first class. Both the breakfast and our evening meal the night before. The staff were excellent and very attentive and polite.
  • Helena
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Friendly staff good food, room small but cosy and has everything needed. Great location for Burley Horse Trials.
  • Jean
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    My husband and I stayed 3 nights bed and breakfast, the room was clean and the towels in the bathroom were soft and fluffy just the way I like them. The bed was very comfortable and had lovely clean bedding on. The owner of the pub Amanda cooked...
  • Helen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    What a fabulous property and location. Beautifully presented and cared for.
  • Stephen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything except the macerator toilets. Beautiful location opposite the village green and lily pond. Set in a wonderful village, handy for Rutland Water and Stamford. Great food served too.
  • Mandy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The location is fantastic. The pub is lovely. Excellent choice of drinks. The room we stayed in was a great size, very comfy bed & pillows. There was a very needed big fan, extra pillows, a sheet which was all we needed over us to sleep. A nice...
  • Trisha
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very friendly staff, very attentive, lovely garden to sit in to enjoy a drink, fantastic breakfast served, menu here very good, everything was very good. Would definitely return.
  • Lesley
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely location overlooking the village green & duckpond. Very welcoming & helpful staff. Very nice dinner & breakfast.

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      British
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional • Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free

House rules

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Check-in
From 15:00 to 21:00
Check-out
From 06:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no cots available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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