Reviews of The Swallows B and B
11 Carlton Hill, Exmouth, EX8 2AJ, United Kingdom

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Reviewed: 13 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 20 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewLovely comfortable rooms, an added bonus was a comfortable lounge to sit and chat and relax with our family who travelled with us, very friendly host, fresh fruit every morning, followed by a very nice full English breakfast. Very comfortable dinning room too. Not one thing could we, as a family of 4 adults complain about…..
Nothing!!!!
Thank for the great feedback Karen. We are pleased you guys enjoyed your stay and it was a pleasure having you all. Maybe, see you again in the future.
Reviewed: 3 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewKind and friendly hosts. A home from home that was lovely to return to in order to enjoy a relaxing stay.
Thanks very much, James, for your wonderful feedback. We are pleased it felt a home from home. Regards Ian and Tracy
Reviewed: 30 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewThanks for the great rating Shane. We look forward to seeing you again. Regards Ian and Tracy
Reviewed: 16 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewIt was a lovely place to stay- Ian and Tracy are such thoughtful hosts and we had everything we needed + bonus of a small sitting room to ourselves. The breakfast was one of the best we’ve had - perfectly cooked full English and lots of lovely fresh fruit to start
Nothing we didn’t like
What to say, except what a lovely review. Thanks, Jan.
Reviewed: 14 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewUse of a private lounge, good service.
Access to the guest parking spaces is rather narrow and can be tricky, even for smaller vehicles.
Thanks for the nice feedback, guys. We are pleased you enjoyed your stay. Thanks also, for mentioning the concerns regarding the free car parking size ( as mentioned on our website information/ pre arrival text ), as it's important for people to consider this prior to booking. Regards Ian and Tracy
Thanks for the nice feedback, guys. We are pleased you enjoyed your stay. Thanks also, for mentioning the concerns regarding the free car parking size ( as mentioned on our website information/ pre arrival text ), as it's important for p… Show more
Reviewed: 23 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewRoom good, breakfast excellent. Quiet location.
Parking whilst off street access difficult.
Thanks so much for the great review guys. We do understand that the parking area is tight to access, and , as such, this is primarily the reason it is free in an area where car parking is a premium i.e so close to the sea front. We do urge all potential guests to check this issue out prior to booking. Regards Ian and Tracy
Thanks so much for the great review guys. We do understand that the parking area is tight to access, and , as such, this is primarily the reason it is free in an area where car parking is a premium i.e so close to the sea front. We do urg… Show more
Reviewed: 22 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewbreakfast very good - too much actually
Thanks for your top-notch review rating. We are pleased you enjoyed your stay with us. Regards Ian and Tracy
Reviewed: 11 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewBeautiful decor, spotlessly clean. Every little detail for guests' comfort in the room has been thought of. Great location, easy walking distance from the sea front.
Parking space available which is a bonus in such a location, but accessing it a bit of a challenge down a narrow lane and round to the rear of the house.
Thanks for your great review, guys. We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay. Thanks for pointing out your concerns regarding parking, as it's important for people to be aware of this prior to booking, as highlighted on the website and prearrival text message. Regards Ian and Tracy
Thanks for your great review, guys. We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay. Thanks for pointing out your concerns regarding parking, as it's important for people to be aware of this prior to booking, as highlighted on the website and … Show more
Reviewed: 7 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewWe loved the welcoming hosts, cleanliness, comfortable bed and pillows, provision of any possibly required toiletries and a wide range of teas and coffees. The breakfast was fabulous - great fruit selection and the hot selection beautifully cooked and piping hot. We choose the smaller room as we knew we would be out for full days but the available lounge area would have been appreciated if we had been in for an evening. We were familiar with Exmouth, but if we hadn't been I think the hosts could provide lots of local tips. As pointed out, the entrance for a car is narrow, but that and the parking is manageable. Many thanks to Ian and Tracy for a lovely stay - we would make this a first choice for our next trip to Exmouth!
Thanks so much for your lovely review Catherine. It was great having you both to stay. Thank you for pointing out the narrowness of the car parking entrance as well as it's important for people to know this prior to booking. We look forward to seeing you again in the future and perhaps you'll have time to relax in the chill out lounge when you do. Regards Ian and Tracy
Thanks so much for your lovely review Catherine. It was great having you both to stay. Thank you for pointing out the narrowness of the car parking entrance as well as it's important for people to know this prior to booking. We look for… Show more
Reviewed: 13 December 2024 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewIt was very comfortable and the hosts were so welcoming I can’t say enough of how great it was staying there 😁
Thanks Brian. We are pleased that you both enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again next year. Regards Ian and Tracy
Reviewed: 28 November 2024 · Stayed in November 2024
Verified reviewWell situated, comfortable and great hosts
Nothing
Thanks for the lovely review. We are pleased you enjoyed your stay. Regards Ian and Tracy
Reviewed: 26 November 2024 · Stayed in November 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 25 November 2024 · Stayed in November 2024
Verified reviewLocation very good with secure off road parking for small/medium car. Ian, our host, very welcoming. Comfy beds and room. Fantastic breakfast choice. Definitely would stay here again.
Thanks for the fantastic review, Gillian. It was lovely to meet you both and we look forward to seeing you in the future.
Reviewed: 19 November 2024 · Stayed in November 2024
Verified reviewThe house and especially our room were spacious and the decor wls very calm made the rooms look so light and bright. The bathroom had everyhing one would needed and more. We only stayed for a weekend but the room certainly had plenty of space in the drawers and the wardrobe for longer stays. I think the breakfast was one of the best we have ever had in B&Bs and hotels. There was as many different breakfast cereals and a lare numbes of fruits to go with them. The main course had the full items and was cooked to order . Swallows is certainly a gem of B&Bs
Thereb is nothing more we could have asked for
Thanks so much, Kaye, for your kind feedback . We are so pleased you both enjoyed your stay. We look forward to seeing you again next time. Regards Ian and Tracy
Reviewed: 15 November 2024 · Stayed in November 2024
Verified reviewIan and Tracey the hosts were very welcoming, and nothing was too much trouble. The room was spacious and comfortable Lots of little thoughtful extras and immaculately clean. Breakfast was absolutely delicious. With an amazing choice and variety. We would highly recommend and definitely stay again
Thanks for your lovely review, guys. It is very flattering to hear you enjoyed your stay with us. We look forward to seeing you again in the future. Regards Ian and Tracy
Reviewed: 31 October 2024 · Stayed in October 2024
Verified reviewBreakfast was of exceptional quality and presentation, served promptly and piping hot with an almost excess of options
Parking was tight but again the host selflessly helped on arrival and departure
Thanks for the lovely review, Adrian. We are so pleased you both enjoyed your stay.
Reviewed: 13 October 2024 · Stayed in October 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 12 October 2024 · Stayed in October 2024
Verified reviewThe Swallows offer a superb breakfast and very comfortable rooms.
Thanks so much, Jonathan, for your positive feedback and recommendation. Regards Ian and Tracy
Reviewed: 7 October 2024 · Stayed in October 2024
Verified reviewThe breakfast was excellent,everything you could want, excellent hosts,very friendly nothing too much trouble
The whole experience was faultless from start to finish ,no improvements needed.
Thanks for your lovely feedback, Diane. It was a pleasure having you both to stay and we hope to see you again in the future. Regards Ian and Tracy
Reviewed: 27 September 2024 · Stayed in September 2024
Verified reviewExcellent stay. Clean room with a superb breakfast each morning. Great Location. Welcoming hosts.
Thanks for your lovely feedback, and we hope to see you again in the future. Regards Ian and Tracy
Reviewed: 11 September 2024 · Stayed in September 2024
Verified reviewWe were made so welcome from the moment we arrived when it was pouring with rain & our host insisted on coming out to the car to help carry our luggage.
There was absolutely nothing to dislike
Thanks for your lovely feedback Sue. We are so pleased you had a good stay with us. We look forward to hopefully seeing you again.
Reviewed: 2 September 2024 · Stayed in September 2024
Verified reviewExceptionally clean comfortable and very friendly
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Thanks for your lovely review, Eileen. It was great having you both to stay, and we are pleased you enjoyed it. Regards Ian and Tracy
Reviewed: 30 August 2024 · Stayed in August 2024
Verified reviewAmazing breakfasts. Friendly and helpful hosts. Comfortable room. Free water bottles every day. Also biscuits. Spotlessly clean. Good location
Nothing. Faultless
Thanks so much, guys, for your amazing feedback. We are happy you enjoyed your stay 😀. Regards Ian and Tracy
Reviewed: 28 August 2024 · Stayed in August 2024
Verified reviewWe loved our three night stay, the room was spotless and had many thoughtful touches. Ian and Tracey were the perfect hosts, breakfast was excellent. The location was a short stroll from the town or beach so was nice and quiet, parking was a bonus. We would definitely recommend.
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Thanks for the lovely review, Alison. It was great to meet you both, and we're pleased you enjoyed your stay. Regards Ian and Tracy