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The Gissons Inn

3.0 of 5
Kenford, Kennford, Exeter EX6 7UD, England
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The Gissons Inn
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Newton Abbot, United Kingdom
Senior Reviewer
8 reviews 8 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2013 via mobile

My son and I where looking for somewhere to have a pub lunch .I have passed the gissons arms a number of times so we decided to go there for lunch I orders a fish and chips my son order the burger and chips we where the only people in there at first when the food came it looked amazing... More

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Newcastle, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 March 2013

i travel a lot and eat in a lot of places i am a vegetarian and i find that a lot of restaurants dont usually have a lot of veggie options. i stayed in the hotel next door to the gissons and found this was the case so i went into the gissons to have a look at the menu.... More

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Devon
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33 reviews 33 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 March 2013

We visited the Gissons on Saturday evening for a meal with friends as we had not been there for a while and we try somewhere different everytime we meet up.The decor is good and it is really nice and spacious and quiet but Really disappointed with the food. Out of five meals only two were okay. The scampi and chips... More

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Exeter, United Kingdom
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 February 2013

Started going here for carvery a year ago and it was very good. However, there has been a steady decline in recent months following a change of management. We booked Christmas lunch there and what a disappointment that was. Standard of food was not great and it spoiled the day really. We were given a refund and also heard others... More

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Newton Abbot, United Kingdom
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6 reviews 6 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 February 2013

We visited on a Saturday evening during February. We chose this venue because of the easy access from Exeter, East Devon and Torbay. Good carvery at a reasonable price, pleasant atmosphere and service. Desserts were good.

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Sidmouth, United Kingdom
2 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 November 2012

We visited on Sunday evening October 21st and found the staff mediocre. The four of us ordered drinks and were shown to a table. 2 gin and tonics came to the table with a surly member of staff saying we have run out of lemons - gin and tonic without lemons disgraceful, should have been asked first then could have... More

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Taniaone, Public Relations Manager at The Gissons Inn, responded to this review
3 November 2012

I'm sorry that your recent visit did not live up to your expectations, totally agree that we should not have run out of lemons for your G&Tonic. Our meats are cooked in a Alta sham which are slow cooked to ensure that the meats are fully cooked and tender. We normally have 2 joints of beef to cater for our... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 October 2012 via mobile

I visited here with my partner and child. A few friends had recommended the gissons inn to us. We had some well priced drinks along with an amazing meal: starters, mains and desserts. The menu was well presented and had alot to choose from. All our meals were amazing and after dessert we couldn't eat another thing. The staff were... More

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Taniaone, Public Relations Manager at The Gissons Inn, responded to this review
26 October 2012

Thank you for your kind comments Lyn and her team have worked hard to try and ensure that all customer have a plesant and enjoyable visit and they hope to welcome you and your family again soon. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 October 2012 via mobile

Stopped here on way to plymouth for something to eat all i can say is what wonderful food and service i have 4 children and they were treated very nicely and enjoyed there dinner to i will be returning with my family soon big thank you to everyone

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Taniaone, Public Relations Manager at The Gissons Inn, responded to this review
26 October 2012

Thank you for taking the time in posting a review Lyn and the team appreciate your positive comments and hope to see you again soon. More

Exeter, United Kingdom
2 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 October 2012

I am a very busy business lady and am regularly staying away from home due to traveling for work. I don't stay anywhere else but Gissons, I have never felt so welcomed, all staff are extremely polite and the rooms are fantastic, and I cant wait to stay once your refurbishment is complete to bring my family down as I... More

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Taniaone, Public Relations Manager at The Gissons Inn, responded to this review
13 October 2012

We hope that the rooms shall be open again soon so that we can welcome you and your family at the Gissons again. Lyn and the team would like to thank you for taking the time in posting your review but if your in the area that she hope that you will come in and visit us. More

Wincanton, United Kingdom
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 October 2012

Decided to treat the wife to a weekend away when I recently went to Newton Abbot races and found this gem of a hotel... The staff could not be more helpful and the room was immaculate with all the little extras you would expect and a fantastic state of the art shower! Food, Drink all excelent and reasonably priced. Beautiful... More

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Taniaone, Public Relations Manager at The Gissons Inn, responded to this review
13 October 2012

We really appreciate your feed back and hope to see you again soon at the Gissons. More

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Additional Information about The Gissons Inn

Also Known As:
The Gissons Hotel
The Gissons Hotel Kennford
Gissons Hotel Exeter
Address: Kenford, Kennford, Exeter EX6 7UD, England
Region: United Kingdom > England > Devon > Exeter > Kennford
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Restaurant Suites
Hotel Style:
Ranked #2 of 2 hotels in Kennford
Price range (per night): INR5,907 - 6,072
Hotel Class:3 star (3*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
The Gissons is perfectly situated just off the M5 and A38/380. Exeter is only 5 miles away; the coast 8 miles and Dartmoor National Park 12 miles. It is conveniently located for access to both the Torbay area and Plymouth. Both destinations are within easy drives. This makes Gissons the ideal stopover before taking the ferry to France or Spain. The Gissons continues the old age tradition of the travellers' inn - hospitality, good food we offer a full carvery, bar snacks and a a la carte menu,friendly staff and comfortable rooms.Free WFI and meeting room. ... more   less 
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