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HILLS FARM STAYS

4.0 star property
Days filled with spa treatments and evenings spent at the bar create a perfect balance at this countryside retreat where relaxation takes center stage

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HILLS FARM STAYS sits in a peaceful rural setting where travelers find tranquility among lush gardens. Children enjoy the playground while adults can unwind at the bar or book a Swedish massage. Each room includes WiFi access, and mornings begin with a proper English breakfast.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available

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Iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Executive Double Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Family Suite | Iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Family Suite

  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Luxury Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Ground Floor | In-room dining

Luxury Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Ground Floor

  • 16 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Honeymoon Suite | Iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Honeymoon Suite

  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Studio | Iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Deluxe Studio

  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Luxury Cottage, 2 Bedrooms | Iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Luxury Cottage, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 16 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Executive Twin Room | Iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Executive Twin Room

  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Luxury Studio | Iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Luxury Studio

  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Luxury Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Luxury Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

  • 14 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • 9 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Axminster, HILLS FARM STAYS is in a rural area. The Gateway Theatre and Seaton Tramway are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Lyme Bay Winery and Castlewood Vineyard. Seaton Jurassic and Pecorama are also worth visiting. Visit our Axminster travel guide
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Hills Farm, Whitford Road, Kilmington, Axminster, England, EX13 7NS

What's nearby

  • East Devon
    East Devon
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Jurassic Coast
    Dorset and East Devon Coast
    16 min drive - 9.6 miles
  • Monmouth Beach
    Monmouth Beach
    23 min drive - 12.4 miles
  • Lyme Regis Beach
    22 min drive - 12.2 miles
  • Devon Cliffs Beach
    60 min drive - 29.9 miles

Getting around

  • Axminster Station
    11 min drive
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)
    39 min drive

Restaurants

  • Starbucks
    4 min drive
  • The George
    4 min drive
  • A35 Pit Stop
    17 min walk
  • Kingfisher
    5 min drive
  • The Hunters Lodge
    5 min drive

About this property

HILLS FARM STAYS

Upscale hotel in a rural location
You can look forward to a garden, a playground, and a bar at HILLS FARM STAYS. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a facial, a body treatment, or a body scrub. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a business center and a restaurant.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • English breakfast (surcharge), a ballroom, and massage treatment rooms
  • Smoke-free premises, wedding services, and meeting rooms
Room features
All guestrooms at HILLS FARM STAYS have amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and free cribs/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Coffee/tea makers and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • English breakfast available for a fee: GBP 10 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Archery
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Playground
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Spa treatment rooms
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 9 buildings
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free crib
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Meals are available by reservation only and cannot be requested after check-in.

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday:
  • Dining venue(s)

Access methods

Private entrance

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 35.0 per stay
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 10 per person
  • Pet fee: GBP 20 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 35.0 per stay

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.

Frequently asked questions

Is HILLS FARM STAYS pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 20 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at HILLS FARM STAYS?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at HILLS FARM STAYS?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is HILLS FARM STAYS located?

Situated in a rural location, this spa hotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Blackdown Hills, Lyme Bay Winery, and East Devon. Castlewood Vineyard is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) away.

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Reviews

HILLS FARM STAYS Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.4

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

8.0

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 90 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 28 out of 90 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 90 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 90 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 90 reviews

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Bradley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely rooms peaceful and great location
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely last minute overnight stay. Room was perfect, comfortable and very clean. Staff were so nice and nothing was too much trouble.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location

Really lovely location, fantastic views over the surrounding countryside. Room was good & nice to have a bar & restaurant onsite too.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Brilliant Place to stay -

A great stay, warm welcoming, friendly staff who couldn't do enough for you. Lovely big breakfast to start your day and beautifully prepared meal in the restaurant after a long day.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

What a beautiful hotel!

Our Accommodation was beautiful, clean and very well equipped. We stayed in the Luxury Ground floor Apartment.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bethany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Honeymoon suite

Super stay, beautiful room, friendly welcome, great breakfast. Accomodating and approachable host
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Laura

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
With two dogs, we appreciated the safe and scenic spaces to walk around. The Bark Park outdoor field, with its sandpit and climbing equipment, was brilliant. Overall, we couldn't fault anything. The restaurant/food was perfect. Thank you. 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

miho

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Expedia photo in the room need to be update. Great one night stay. Enjoyed dinner and breakfast as well.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was beautiful and it was nice to have separate bedrooms and a fully stocked kitchen with big refrigerator. Grounds are beautiful and it was a quick drive down to Lyme Regis where we spent quite a bit of time enjoying the coast.
Verified

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Good stop over

Great location perfect for night stop over. Has everything you can possibly need bed was cosy the room was warm. Shame about the snoring below and woken up at 6am by noises from other units.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Aaron

Liked: Staff & service
Place is run down and needs an upgrade ,place was dirty and fire place was not working sad news but the. View was amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was lovely and perfectly clean, but the towels were old and not of a standard I'd expect. The fire escape light shone all night in the room - recommend bringing a mask to sleep!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed in suite, facilities fine but was one of the warmest weeks of the year and the room had only a small opening skylight. There was a floor fan but still stifling. That the only criticism - staff friendly and went the extra mile. Nice relaxed stay apart from the stifling room temperature. If not so hot would have been five stars.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Jack

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely grounds but filthy room not cleaned!

Lovely location and pretty, well maintained grounds. However, our room was sadly really dirty for a hotel which isn’t budget. It definitely hadn’t been cleaned from the previous guests. There was tobacco on the floor and the shower and sink were honestly gross. We were scared to even use the towels. Ran a wipe over the bath and the wipe was black. The bedside tables weren’t so much as even wiped. Tv didn’t work. Such a shame as we had a baby with us who wants to crawl everywhere so it made it a pretty stressful stay. Should’ve read the previous review as it echoes the same. I honestly hate to be that person to leave a bad review but in this case it was more than warranted. Didn’t bother going to tell the reception as it seems the previous person who complained didn’t get anywhere.
Tobacco on side table
Dirty floors
Tobacco on the floor
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

G

Liked: Cleanliness

Ok but could be so much better

Came here for a weekend getaway but didnt quite meet up to expectations. It was labelled as a luxury escape yet lacked basics such as milk for a cuo of tea on arrival or shampoo and conditioner. We stayed in a studio but found there werent even wine glasses yet there was a cork screw, and there was insufficient cuttlery as if things had gone missing and hadnt been replaced. The room wa snice enough, but the bed spings very noisy whenever you moved and the room was very light in the morning easpecially given there was a small glass pane in the door that couldn't be covered. We also found that the noise from other units travelled easily and we could hear people laughing downstairs. Location was great however and lots to do in the area. The other things to note was that there were a couple of larger groups that were quite loud and so for a couple looking for a quiet break it wasnt the place for us. However, if your a group lookkng for a place to all stay it might be perfect for you.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

Fantastic place for our overnight stay. Polite, courteous and professional staff. Lovely location with view of Axe valley, conveniently located near Lyme Regis. Will definitely return.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ebi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hideaway break

It was amazing. Very friendly and accommodating staff. Lovely surroundings
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were excellent, accommodation was super and food really tasty. If you are staying for just one night bring toiletries and milk etc for making a hot drink as neither are provided.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cranberries Hideaway is a hidden gem in the heart of the countryside, and a stones throw from Lyme Regis. The owner is the nicest man, super helpful and accommodating. The rooms were beautifully decorated and spotlessly clean. Would definitely recommend this B&B which also offers self catering too.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Michael

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Shocking

A few converted barns in the middle of a working farm. Still run by the farmers. A luxury apartment was awful. Stains on the floor and mattresses. Cobwebs and dust everywhere. For £250 a night. AVOID!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Receptionist was super nice and helpful, beautiful property with sparkling rooms!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Highly recommend

Beautiful accommodation and location. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021
Verified

6/10 Okay

Ben

Liked: Room comfort

Comfortable but lacking atmosphere

Bed was very comfortable, hot tub was a bit scummy, food was good, neighbours were noisy, service was vacant and local area is always closed
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Wouldn’t describe as a hotel and spa, rather b&b

Not a typical hotel and spa having done many luxury stays. This is more informal and would perhaps be better advertised as a b&b as a more accurate description. Hotels tend to make the beds everyday and replenish the bedroom with water and tea etc, and the spa’s are highly luxurious. This wasn’t the case and is more basic, e.g polycotton sheets, ageing off white towels, lumpy pillows, marked carpets, not quite the high end or high quality expected from what they advertise it to be, however once we got past the this is was nice a break. The communication on check in wasn’t grand and we found things a bit disorganised amongst the staff but I found that if you asked for things the staff would happily help. The spa is a nice add on but if you’re going with the intention of a luxurious spa you might be a tad disappointed. All in all, nice place if looking for a down to earth place and plan to spend more time out and about rather than in a spa setting.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021