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Food and Travel Magazine - July 2013

“Devon Delight”: Tried and Tested

“The dining lives up to the reputation of chef Simon Hopkinson, serving excellent, simply prepared British and European dishes. Worth a meal in Exeter, even if your’re not a guest”

We have made it to the short list for the City Hotel. Would you vote for us please?

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Metro: May 2013

“Chill out and relax at the best spas the south of Britain has to offer”

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All About You - April 2013

Review by Bernadette Fallon

….“a great blend of old and new”

…“it hasn’t lost its old world manners: staff go out of their way”…..

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The Independent - April 2013

One of The Independent’s 50 BEST BRITISH HOTELS

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The Sunday Times Bolt Holes - April 2013

“The hotel is beautiful, elegant, and modern……friendly localism wafts through the corridors giving it an en-grained identity….”

Written by Alessia Horwich

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In Style - April 2013

“This chic bolthole oozes cool from the moment you step through the front door”

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April 2013

Country And Town House – Laura Ivill

“The Magdalen Chapter as a hotel combining a ‘relaxed style, approachable art, a sense of neighbourhood … and attention to detail’ as well as a place where ‘affordable luxury’ can be found. "

“Chapter is raising the bar”

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February 2013

Mr and Mrs Smith Guides

“Site for sore eyes”

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Conde Nast Traveller - January 2013

Laura Griffith-Jones reviews Uk stays – where to stay

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Sleeper - November 2012

Review of the hotel by Catherine Martin

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Devon Life - Head Chef Award 2012

We are delighted and very proud of our Head Chef Ben, who won Devon Life’s Chef of the Year 2012

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    Ben receiving his award

The Telegraph - October 2012

Fiona Duncan, Hotel Guru

Expert Rating 8/10

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Wallpaper on line - July 2012

July Editors travel pick

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The Times Cool Hotel Guide - 28 July 2012

“Get out your ipad and book a room at Exeter’s new design hotel” Tom Chesshyre

Room 8.5 out of 10
Service 8
Food 8
Value 8
Cool Factor 9
Score 8.3

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Exeter Living: August 2012

Restaurant Review by Sarah Feeley

“…just glorious.Go there. Now”

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Western Morning News - August 2012

“Even smart London diners will love this vibe”

Food: 9
Atmosphere: 9
Service: 10

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The Stylist - July 2012

“The Magdalen Chapter is the loveliest of things: an unpretentious city hotel” – Tanya Gold, Escape Routes

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Foodepedia - 11 July 2012

……its really something special, a designer/boutique hotel with absolutely the right bedside manner.

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Alastair Sawday's Guides

“A contemporary wonderland” Tom Bell

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