Premier Inn Honiton

Yes, Honiton is well worth a visit. This historic market town in Devon is famous for its antiques, lace-making heritage and welcoming high street. You can spend hours browsing antique shops and auction houses, explore the fascinating Allhallows Museum or take a trip into the nearby countryside, such as the Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. With a lively market scene, great independent shops and family-friendly attractions nearby, it makes a lovely stop on a Devon getaway or a base for exploring the region.

Honiton is surrounded by fantastic places to explore. To the south, you’ll find the Jurassic Coast with seaside towns like Sidmouth, Beer and Seaton, all perfect for a day by the sea. Dartmoor National Park is within easy reach for walking and wild landscapes, while Exeter is just a short train ride away for shopping, culture and history. Family attractions like Crealy Theme Park, Escot Wildwood and Beer Quarry Caves are all nearby too, making Honiton a great hub for days out.

Honiton isn’t directly on the coast, but it’s only around 20 minutes’ drive from the Jurassic Coast, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Towns like Sidmouth, Beer, Seaton and Branscombe are close by, giving you access to beaches, cliff walks and fresh seafood.

Honiton is best known for its traditional lacemaking, which was once famous across Europe and even used for royal commissions. The Allhallows Museum celebrates this craft, showcasing historic lace and pottery collections. The town is also well known for its antiques, with dozens of dealers and two auction houses drawing collectors from far and wide. Today, it’s a lively market town known for its history, shopping and as a gateway to East Devon’s countryside and coast.

Honiton is packed with things to see and do, especially if you’re a fan of history, shopping, or the great outdoors. The town is best known for its antiques scene, with around 85 antiques dealers and two auction houses where you can spend hours hunting for hidden treasures. If you’d like to try something hands-on, head to the Allhallows Museum of Lace and Local Antiquities to learn about the town’s famous lace-making tradition, admire displays of Honiton pottery, or even try your hand at making lace yourself. Nature lovers will enjoy exploring the Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, a peaceful landscape of rolling farmland, woodland, and ancient features perfect for walking and cycling. Back in town, Honiton’s weekly markets on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays bring the high street to life with fresh produce, flowers, crafts, and clothing stalls. For families, the Thelma Hulbert Gallery is a great stop for contemporary art and creative workshops, while nearby attractions like Wildwood Escot, with its adventure playgrounds, wildlife and maze, make for a fun day out. You can also enjoy a trip to Beer Quarry Caves a short drive away, where guided tours take you deep underground to explore centuries of history.

Definitely. Honiton is one of the best places in the region for antiques, with more than 80 dealers and regular auctions. Beyond antiques, the high street is filled with independent shops, galleries and boutiques, making it great for picking up unique finds. The town also has regular markets, with stalls selling everything from fresh local produce to crafts and clothing. 

Honiton is on the West of England Main Line, which connects Exeter to London Waterloo. Trains run directly to Exeter in the west and through towns like Axminster, Salisbury, Basingstoke and Woking on the way to London. 

Yes, Honiton has a market tradition. The main street hosts markets regularly, with stalls selling fresh produce, flowers, crafts, clothes and more. These markets are a lively part of town life and a great way to get a taste of the local community while picking up unique items or regional food to take home.

Flex – Pay now or on arrival, fully refundable with free cancellation up to 1pm on the day of arrival. Our most flexible rate – you can cancel and get a full refund up to 1pm on the day of arrival. You can also amend your booking at the same hotel up to 1pm on the day of arrival (additional room rate charges may apply depending on your new stay date).

Semi-Flex – Pay now, fully refundable with free cancellation up to three full days before arrival. Fairly flexible rate – you can cancel and get a full refund up to three full days before arrival. No refunds after that date. You can also amend your booking date at the same hotel up to 1pm on the day of arrival (additional room rate charges may apply depending on your new stay date).

Advance – Pay now, fully refundable with free cancellation up to 28 full days before arrival, free to amend thereafter until the day of arrival. Fairly flexible rate – you can cancel and get a full refund up to 28 full days before arrival. No refunds after that date. You can also amend your booking date at the same hotel up to 1pm on the day of arrival (additional room rate charges may apply depending on your new stay date).

Standard – Pay now, non-refundable. Free to amend booking at the same hotel up to 1pm on the day of arrival. Slightly flexible rate – you won’t be able to cancel and get a full refund, but you can amend your booking at the same hotel up to 1pm on the day of arrival (additional room rate charges may apply depending on your new stay date).

Non-Flex – Pay now. No amends or refunds. Our least flexible rate – you won’t be able to cancel or amend your stay after booking.

Our standard check-in time is 3pm. For an additional fee*, you can start your stay sooner with early check-in from 11am. Add early check-in to your stay while making your booking, or afterwards by managing your stay in your Premier Inn account. Early check-in is subject to availability and not available at all Premier Inn hotels. 

Checkout is by 12 noon on your departure date. If luggage storage is available, our teams will be happy to store any bags for you if you’d like to check out before 12pm.

*Prices and times will vary depending on date and location. 

For an additional fee*, you can start your stay sooner with early check-in from 11am. Add early check-in to your stay while making your booking, or afterwards by managing your stay in your Premier Inn account. Early check-in is subject to availability and not available at all Premier Inn hotels. 

*Prices and times will vary depending on date and location. 

In 2020 we launched Premier Inn CleanProtect™, our rigorous, daily cleaning method that’s used throughout our UK & Ireland hotels. Developed in partnership with Diversey, a global leader in cleaning and hygiene products for the healthcare and hospitality industries, our promise seeks to give you extra peace of mind so you can always book and stay with confidence.

Check-in - minimising contact at reception and providing hand sanitiser in most public areas for peace of mind. 

Bed linen and towels - laundering all our linen and towels at over 60°C to thermally disinfect them, so you can enjoy a great night’s sleep. We’ve also placed spare pillows in a zip-up bag, for extra peace of mind.

Equipping our teams - providing our team members with all the equipment and sanitisers they need, as well as always operating in the safest way possible for our teams and guests.

A generous serving of safety - you can relax knowing that enhanced cleaning measures are in place throughout our restaurants. Tables are cleaned between visits and contactless payment is in place too, so you can dine safely and comfortably with us every time.

Clean on request - if you'd like your room cleaned during your stay with us, just let us know at reception and use the handy door hanger on the back of your door by 12pm each day.

Most Premier Inns have specially-adapted rooms allowing easier access for customers with disabilities. If there is no specially-adapted room available at the hotel of your choice, we will be happy to offer you alternative accommodation at a nearby Premier Inn. If you have difficulty walking, but do not need a specially-adapted room, please feel free to request a room near reception on the ground floor for easy access. 

If you'd like get in touch, you can reach out to our specialist team via email at pi.accessible@whitbread.com or call us on 0333 0919 817 between 9am and 5pm Monday-Friday (calls charged at local rate).

Unfortunately, with the exception of trained assistance dogs, we don't allow pets to stay at our hotels.