The Ley Arms

Eight rooms above a traditional Devon pub in Kenn village, six miles south of Exeter city centre, The Ley Arms pairs a working thatched inn with straightforward overnight accommodation. The pub itself dates to the 16th century and serves cask ales from local breweries alongside a seasonal kitchen menu.

Rooms are simply furnished; the draw is the village setting and the inn's reputation — a 9.6 rating across 352 reviews places it among the highest-scoring properties in the Exeter area. Guests tend to arrive for the food and stay for the quiet.

Kenn sits within the Exe Valley, with Powderham Castle reachable in under ten minutes by car. The A379 connects directly to Exeter's centre, making the location practical for visitors who prefer countryside accommodation over city-centre noise.