.For Guests
We’re very much looking forward to welcoming you to Pynes House.
To assist with your visit, we have listed everything you need to know about visiting Pynes House. Below you will find details on taxis, parking, WiFi, nearby accommodation and our closest stations and airports.
If you have any questions, please speak with our experts.
Arriving by Car
Devon might feel like a long way from the everyday but we’re remarkably easy to find! If you’re driving to us, choose the M5 for links from Bristol, Cardiff, Birmingham and all locations along the M4 corridor from London. Alternatively, the A30/A303/M3 route will give you a more scenic drive to Exeter from London and the south-east.
Should you decide to drive, Pynes House is 3 hours 30 minutes from London, 2 hours 45 minutes from Birmingham and 1 hour 30 minutes from Bristol.
Arriving by Train
Exeter St. Davids is well-served by trains and there are direct train links to and from London Paddington (via Reading and Newbury), London Waterloo and Glasgow and Edinburgh (via Leeds, Birmingham and Bristol).
By train, we are just over 2 hours from London Paddington, 3 hours from Birmingham International and just 1 hour from Bristol Temple Meads.
Pynes House is 2.4 miles from Exeter St. Davids train station and on arrival into Exeter, it’s just an eight-minute taxi ride to us. You’ll find a taxi rank just outside the entrance to the station.
If you’d like to pre-book your taxi in advance, contact Exe Cars on 01392 555 555 or Apple Taxi Exeter on 01392 666 666.
Room Facilities
All of our 12 guest bedrooms are individually designed and marry a traditional elegance with contemporary style. Complete with elegant furnishings, local artisanal products including Bramley shampoo, conditioner, hand soap and body wash and high-quality linens and towels. You will find a hairdryer in each room, and an iron and ironing board for guests’ use.
Tucked away in the heart of the house, the Guest Pantry offers a warm and welcoming space to prepare light bites or brew your favourite cup of tea in comfort.
Take a look at the accommodation section of our FAQs or do get in touch with any other queries.”
WiFi
To make the most of your time at Pynes House and to enjoy everything that we have to offer, we always recommend that you tuck away the technology on arrival. However, we also understand that modern life requires connectivity, even in the middle of the countryside. We’re happy to provide all guests with WiFi at Pynes House – please ask for details on arrival.
Nearby Accommodation
For those guests not staying with us, Exeter is just a ten minute taxi ride away and this beautiful cathedral city offers a range of accommodation to suit all tastes and budget from Hotel du Vin to the Premier Inn.
You might also like to consider Southernhay House Hotel, Thistle and Mercure Exeter Southgate.
Parking
Should you drive yourself to Pynes House, we’re very pleased to be able to provide parking for guests. There’s ample space behind the house for approximately thirty cars. We clearly signpost the parking area on the day of your wedding or event and all guests are welcome to leave their cars on-site overnight. We do ask that all cars are collected by 11am the following morning. Thank you.