Blue Ball Inn, Sandygate, Exeter - 3-Star Hotel in Clyst Saint Mary, England

The Blue Ball Inn offers a seasonal menu that changes regularly, with dishes prepared using local Devon produce. The twice-cooked belly pork with red cabbage and apple purée is a standout main course. An outdoor beer garden serves burgers, hot dogs, and a range of draught beers during match days and summer months.

Guest rooms are located in a newly converted stable block and feature 32-inch flat-screen HD TVs and power showers. Each compact room opens directly onto the car park for easy access. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property, and rooms are non-smoking with family room options.

The hotel is a 5-minute walk from Sandy Park, the Exeter Chiefs' rugby stadium, and a 10-minute drive from Exeter city centre. Devon's beaches and attractions are within easy reach, and Exeter International Airport is just 6 minutes away. On-site parking and EV charging are available for guests.

Children's play area is provided on-site, and family rooms include a single bed in addition to the double bed, not a folding bed. The pub offers kids' meals and can accommodate dietary requirements with advance notice. Staff have been praised for going out of their way to pre-cut food for elderly guests and managing large family events.

The inn supports local businesses by sourcing ingredients from Devon suppliers and changing the wine list to complement regularly updating menus. An on-site herb garden supplies seasonal produce for the kitchen. Electric vehicle charging points are provided for guests.

Location: 5-minute walk to Sandy Park rugby stadium

Rooms: Newly converted stable block with power showers

Dining: Seasonal menu with local Devon produce

Family: Children's play area and family rooms with single beds

Sustainability: On-site herb garden and EV charging

Access: 6 minutes from Exeter Airport