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Venue Type

Hotel Venue

City

Exeter

Region

South West

Standing

250

theatre

250

dinner

160

bedrooms

23

About

Best Western Lord Haldon Country Hotel

Located within the rolling Devon countryside in the village of Dunchideock, just outside Exeter, Best Western Lord Haldon Country Hotel is a well-established country house hotel and events venue combining panoramic countryside views, flexible conference facilities and relaxed hospitality within a peaceful rural setting. Positioned just a short drive from Exeter city centre and major road connections, the venue offers a more tranquil and characterful alternative to traditional city-centre conference hotels.


Originally part of the historic Haldon Estate, the hotel blends traditional country house styling with practical meeting and event facilities suited to conferences, weddings, private dining and residential business events. Surrounded by landscaped gardens and open Devon countryside, the venue creates an atmosphere that feels private and relaxed whilst remaining highly accessible from Exeter, the M5 and Exeter Airport.


Event Spaces

The Belvedere Suite

At the heart of the venue is the Belvedere Suite, a large and highly flexible event space capable of hosting conferences, gala dinners, weddings, trade shows and receptions. Featuring natural daylight, integrated bar facilities, direct courtyard access and adaptable room layouts, the suite can accommodate both large-scale functions and smaller partitioned events.


The Lawrence Room

Ideal for smaller meetings and executive gatherings, the Lawrence Room offers a quieter and more intimate setting overlooking the hotel gardens and Devon countryside. The room works particularly well for board meetings, interviews, workshops and smaller presentations.


Gardens & Outdoor Spaces

One of the venue’s defining features is its countryside setting and landscaped grounds, creating strong opportunities for drinks receptions, outdoor ceremonies, team-building activities and summer events. The rural backdrop helps create a more secluded and relaxed guest experience.


Conferences & Corporate Events

Best Western Lord Haldon Country Hotel regularly hosts conferences, meetings, training sessions, exhibitions, networking events and corporate hospitality functions. The venue’s combination of countryside surroundings, ample parking and flexible layouts makes it particularly attractive for regional business events and residential meetings.


Accommodation

The hotel offers 23 en-suite guest bedrooms ranging from standard rooms through to executive and superior accommodation. Residential capability makes the venue particularly suitable for multi-day conferences, weddings and corporate retreats.


Facilities and Services

Best Western Lord Haldon Country Hotel offers integrated AV facilities, complimentary Wi-Fi, free on-site parking for up to 100 vehicles, flexible catering packages and dedicated event coordination. The venue also benefits from outdoor space suitable for team-building activities and hospitality events.


Its combination of countryside location, adaptable event spaces and residential accommodation positions the hotel as a strong option for conferences, weddings and private events near Exeter.


Ideal For

  • Conferences & Corporate Events

  • Training Sessions

  • Private Dining

  • Weddings

  • Networking Events

  • Residential Meetings

  • Summer Parties

  • Team Building Events

  • Awards Dinners

  • Trade Shows

  • Corporate Hospitality

  • Private Celebrations


Conferences & Corporate Events
Training Sessions
Private Dining
Weddings
Networking Events
Residential Meetings
Summer Parties
Team Building Events
Awards Dinners
Trade Shows
Corporate Hospitality
Private Celebrations

Key Features

  • Country House Hotel Setting

  • Panoramic Devon Countryside Views

  • Flexible Belvedere Suite

  • 23 En-Suite Bedrooms

  • Free On-Site Parking

  • Near Exeter & M5 Connections

  • Outdoor Event Opportunities

  • Residential Conference Capability

  • Integrated AV Facilities

  • Flexible Catering Packages

  • Landscaped Gardens & Courtyard

  • Dedicated Event Support

  • Quiet Rural Setting

  • Exclusive Event Atmosphere


Country House Hotel Setting

Panoramic Devon Countryside Views

Flexible Belvedere Suite

23 En-Suite Bedrooms

Free On-Site Parking

Near Exeter & M5 Connections

Outdoor Event Opportunities

Residential Conference Capability

Integrated AV Facilities

Flexible Catering Packages

Landscaped Gardens & Courtyard

Dedicated Event Support

Quiet Rural Setting

Exclusive Event Atmosphere

Why Hire

Best Western Lord Haldon Country Hotel offers a relaxed and highly flexible event environment combining countryside surroundings, practical conference facilities and strong hospitality within easy reach of Exeter. Its adaptable event suites, landscaped grounds and residential capability create events that feel welcoming, private and operationally straightforward.


Whether hosting a conference, wedding, networking event or residential retreat, the venue delivers a peaceful countryside setting supported by experienced event coordination and excellent transport accessibility.

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Location

Location and Access

Located in the peaceful village of Dunchideock, just outside Exeter, Best Western Lord Haldon Country Hotel enjoys an elevated position within the Haldon Hills, surrounded by rolling Devon countryside while remaining conveniently close to the city. The hotel is approximately 4 miles from Exeter city centre and benefits from excellent road access via Junction 31 of the M5, the A30 and A38, making it easily accessible for delegates travelling from across the South West.


The venue offers extensive complimentary onsite parking and is approximately 10 minutes from Exeter St Davids and Exeter Central railway stations, with Exeter Airport around 20 minutes away by car, providing straightforward connections for both local and national visitors. Best Western Lord Haldon Country Hotel

Exeter Airport | 10 miles
Exeter St David’s Station | 5 miles
Exeter Central Station | 5 miles

VENUE INFO

Event spaces

5

meeting rooms

5

bedrooms

23

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