We have created a list with cool, unusual and unique hotels in Exeter, UK. We have also included accommodation in apartments, holiday homes, historic buildings, farm stays, villas, guest houses, residences and romantic hotels. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Ella Hofer & Maryna Kravets. Updated January 2024.
Boutique hotel.Unique. Lovely interior design. Popular among couples. Set in Exeter, 20 km from Newton Abbot Racecourse, Weeke Barton offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. 22 km from Sandy Park Rugby Stadium and 20 km from Castle Drogo, the property features a bar and barbecue facilities. At Weeke Barton each room is equipped with bed linen and towels. Breakfast is available every morning, and includes à la carte, Full English/Irish and vegetarian options. The property is allergy-free and is situated 25 km from Powderham Castle. At the hotel, all rooms include a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV. The rooms are equipped with a private bathroom fitted with a shower and a hairdryer, while some rooms also feature a kitchen equipped with a fridge. At the accommodation you will find a restaurant serving British cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and vegan options can also be requested. The area is popular for hiking and cycling, and bike hire is available at this 4-star hotel. Riviera International Centre is 32 km from Weeke Barton, while Tiverton Castle is 37 km from the property. The nearest airport is Exeter International Airport, 26 km from the hotel.Show full description
Bed and Breakfast.Creative. Great value. Popular among women. Situated in near Exeter, 24 km from Sandy Park Rugby Stadium, Brook Farmhouse features accommodation with access to a garden. Complimentary WiFi is offered. Guests can also relax in the shared lounge area. Exeter Cathedral is 16 km from the bed and breakfast, while Exeter Chamber of Commerce and Industry is 16 km from the property. The nearest airport is Exeter International Airport, 29 km from Brook Farmhouse.Show full description
Based on my research this is the most COSY bed and breakfast in Exeter.
Boutique hotel.Highly elegant. Great bar. Popular among couples. This intimate hotel is set in a Grade II listed Georgian gentleman's residence in central Exeter. It offers luxurious rooms, a cocktail bar, a casual club room and a private garden just 5 minutes' walk from Exeter Cathedral. Rooms at Southernhay House Hotel feature elegant decor and views over the garden and terrace and Southernhay. With spacious beds, all include a large flat-screen TV, DAB radio and tea and coffee making facilities along with luxurious toiletries. Free Wi-Fi is provided throughout. A full English breakfast or delicious cooked options are served alongside croissants, orange juice and Cornish yoghurt in the morning. The bar menu is served all day and has home-made comfortable classics. Southernhay House is 5 minutes’ walk from the Princesshay Shopping district and 8 minutes’ walk from the Royal Albert Memorial Museum. You can walk to Exeter Central Train Station in 10 minutes and Exeter International Airport is 6 miles away.Show full description
Holiday Home.Lovely property. Lovely surroundings. Popular among women. Situated 14 km from Sandy Park Rugby Stadium, this home stay property offers accommodation with a kitchen in Exeter. The property was built in 1936 and has accommodation with a terrace. The holiday home comes with a flat-screen TV. The holiday home offers a barbecue. Guests can go hiking or relax in the garden. Exeter Cathedral is 11 km from Rock House Cottage. The nearest airport is Exeter International Airport, 19 km from the property.Show full description
Apartment.Great views. Set 41 km from Newton Abbot Racecourse, 17 km from Tiverton Castle and 26 km from Powderham Castle, Beautiful Devon Farmhouse provides accommodation situated in Exeter. This property offers access to a patio, free private parking and free WiFi. The spacious apartment with a terrace and garden views features 3 bedrooms, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with an oven and a microwave, and 2 bathrooms with a bath. Towels and bed linen are provided in the apartment. The property is non-smoking and is located 18 km from Sandy Park Rugby Stadium. There is also a seating area and a fireplace. Guests at the apartment can enjoy hiking nearby, or make the most of the garden. Woodlands Castle is 40 km from Beautiful Devon Farmhouse, while Castle Drogo is 41 km away. The nearest airport is Exeter International Airport, 12 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Apartment.Charming. Nice surroundings. Situated in Exeter and only 10 km from Sandy Park Rugby Stadium, Elbury Farm Annex features accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking. 21 km from Powderham Castle and 24 km from Tiverton Castle, the property offers a garden and barbecue facilities. The spacious apartment features 3 bedrooms, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a fully equipped kitchen that provides guests with a dishwasher, an oven, a washing machine, a microwave and a toaster. Towels and bed linen are available in the apartment. The property is non-smoking and is set 33 km from Newton Abbot Racecourse. There is also a seating area and a fireplace. Castle Drogo is 40 km from the apartment, while Dinosaurland Fossil Museum is 44 km from the property. The nearest airport is Exeter International Airport, 3 km from Elbury Farm Annex.Show full description
This might be the most charming, lively and romantic apartment in Exeter. WOW!
Apartment.Delightful property. Superb interior design. Frogmill Studio is situated in Exeter, 39 km from Newton Abbot Racecourse, 10 km from Castle Drogo, and 29 km from Powderham Castle. This property offers access to a patio, free private parking and free WiFi. The apartment is fitted with 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchenette, and a terrace with garden views. Tiverton Castle is 29 km from the apartment, while Lydford Castle is 38 km away. The property is non-smoking and is set 26 km from Sandy Park Rugby Stadium. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. There is a garden with a barbecue at this property and guests can go hiking nearby. The nearest airport is Exeter International Airport, 30 km from Frogmill Studio.Show full description
Based on my research this is one of the most BEAUTIFUL AND WELL DESIGNED apartments in Exeter. It also has a great location and beautiful surroundings.
Apartment.Very stylish. Great location. Popular among women. Situated just 23 km from Newton Abbot Racecourse, River Retreat Apartment Exeter - River Views & Parking offers accommodation in Exeter with access to a garden, a tennis court, as well as luggage storage space. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are accessible at the apartment free of charge. The apartment has 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchenette, and a terrace with lake views. Guests at River Retreat Apartment Exeter - River Views & Parking will be able to enjoy activities in and around Exeter, like hiking. The property is non-smoking and is set 3.4 km from Sandy Park Rugby Stadium. Guests can take in the views of the river from the patio, which also has outdoor furniture. For added privacy, the accommodation has a private entrance and soundproofing. The accommodation has a picnic area and a barbecue. Powderham Castle is 10 km from River Retreat Apartment Exeter - River Views & Parking, while Castle Drogo is 29 km from the property. The nearest airport is Exeter International Airport, 9 km from the apartment.Show full description
I really like this place... I think it is one of the most stylish apartments in Exeter.
Holiday Home.Newly opened, October 2023. Chic Townhouse in the heart of Historical Exeter 5mins to Centre is a recently renovated holiday home in Exeter, where guests can make the most of its garden and barbecue facilities. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are available at the holiday home free of charge. For guests with children, Chic Townhouse in the heart of Historical Exeter 5mins to Centre offers a baby safety gate. The nearest airport is Exeter International Airport, 7 km from Chic Townhouse in the heart of Historical Exeter 5mins to Centre. The property is non-smoking and is set 6 km from Sandy Park Rugby Stadium. The holiday home is fitted with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with garden views. This holiday home also has a patio that doubles up as an outdoor dining area. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. Newton Abbot Racecourse is 26 km from the accommodation, while Powderham Castle is 14 km away.Show full description
Guest House.Cool. Popular among women. Situated just a 5-minute walk from the centre of Exeter and a 20-minute drive from the Dartmoor National Park. Townhouse Exeter is a Grade II-listed Victorian property modernised to provide guests with en-suite rooms and free WiFi. Some rooms have feature fireplaces and all come with towels and free toiletries. This guest house is committed to use locally sourced fair trade, home made and free range products when possible. The antique shops and boutiques of Topsham are a 20-minute bus-ride away, and a wide array of water sports can be enjoyed in Exmouth. The M5 motorway is just over 10 minutes' drive away providing onward travel to Bristol and beyond. The major port of Plymouth is just under an hour away by car. Exeter University is 15 minutes' walk away and a 5-minute stroll from Exeter Central Railway Station. If booking with breakfast, our continental styled breakfast is served in-room, delivered straight to your door in the morning.Show full description
Apartment. Set in Exeter and only 5.8 km from Sandy Park Rugby Stadium, Luxury City Centre Apartment, Exeter. Offers accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking. The spacious apartment features 2 bedrooms, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and a microwave, a washing machine, and 2 bathrooms with a walk-in shower. Towels and bed linen are featured in the apartment. The property has quiet street views and is 13 km from Powderham Castle and 23 km from Tiverton Castle. The property is non-smoking and is situated 27 km from Newton Abbot Racecourse. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. The apartment complex has a picnic area where you can spend a day out in the open. Castle Drogo is 27 km from the apartment, while Riviera International Centre is 38 km away. The nearest airport is Exeter International Airport, 7 km from Luxury City Centre Apartment, Exeter..Show full description
Holiday Home. Pass the Keys Cosy home close to City Centre and University, a property with a garden, is situated in Exeter, 26 km from Newton Abbot Racecourse, 14 km from Powderham Castle, as well as 24 km from Tiverton Castle. The property is located 26 km from Castle Drogo, 37 km from Riviera International Centre and 43 km from Totnes Castle. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Sandy Park Rugby Stadium is 7.7 km away. The spacious holiday home has 2 bedrooms, a TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, a washing machine, and 1 bathroom with a shower. Towels and bed linen are available in the holiday home. Brixham Harbour is 47 km from the holiday home, while Berry Head is 49 km from the property. The nearest airport is Exeter International Airport, 10 km from Pass the Keys Cosy home close to City Centre and University.Show full description
Apartment. Quietly situated just 5 minutes’ walk from the centre of Exeter, Silversprings offers contemporary accommodation with free Wi-Fi and free onsite parking. This Georgian townhouse is 800 metres from Exeter St Davids Railway Station. Guests can choose between apartments or a guest room. Each apartment offers a seating area and a fully fitted kitchen with a dishwasher and a washing machine.The compact single room has an en-suite shower room with underfloor heating. Silversprings is just 5 minutes’ walk from Exeter’s cobbled Gandy Street, which is home to an eclectic array of independent shops, restaurants, and bars. The award-winning Princesshay Shopping Centre is also just 15 minutes’ stroll away. The historic Exeter Cathedral is a 10-minute stroll from Silversprings. Exeter Central Railway Station is only 3 minutes’ walk away and Exeter University is within a 15-minute walk.Show full description
Apartment.Charming. Great interior design. Located 11 km from Sandy Park Rugby Stadium, Lovely ground floor apartment in quiet village provides accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The property is situated 6.3 km from Powderham Castle, 27 km from Riviera International Centre and 30 km from Castle Drogo. The apartment comes with 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a patio with garden views. Totnes Castle is 33 km from the apartment, while Brixham Harbour is 38 km away. The property is non-smoking and is set 16 km from Newton Abbot Racecourse. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. Guests can also relax in the garden. The nearest airport is Exeter International Airport, 15 km from Lovely ground floor apartment in quiet village.Show full description
Apartment. Offering a garden and garden view, Luxe Garden House for 6 in Central Exeter is situated in Exeter, 6.8 km from Sandy Park Rugby Stadium and 27 km from Newton Abbot Racecourse. The property is around 14 km from Powderham Castle, 23 km from Tiverton Castle and 27 km from Castle Drogo. The apartment also features free WiFi as well as a paid airport shuttle service. The spacious apartment has 2 bedrooms, a flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and a fridge, a washing machine, and 1 bathroom with an a bath or shower. Towels and bed linen are available in the apartment. The accommodation is non-smoking. Riviera International Centre is 38 km from the apartment, while Totnes Castle is 44 km from the property. The nearest airport is Exeter International Airport, 8 km from Luxe Garden House for 6 in Central Exeter.Show full description
Apartment.Newly opened, December 2023. Set 7 km from Sandy Park Rugby Stadium, 26 km from Newton Abbot Racecourse and 14 km from Powderham Castle, Stunning 2 bed apartment, in the heart of Exeter! provides accommodation located in Exeter. The property is situated 24 km from Tiverton Castle, 26 km from Castle Drogo and 37 km from Riviera International Centre. With free WiFi, this 2-bedroom apartment offers a flat-screen TV, a washing machine and a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and oven. Towels and bed linen are featured in the apartment. Private parking can be arranged at an extra charge. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. Totnes Castle is 43 km from the apartment, while Brixham Harbour is 47 km away. The nearest airport is Exeter International Airport, 9 km from Stunning 2 bed apartment, in the heart of Exeter!.Show full description
Holiday Home. The Kuhvee is located in Exeter, 27 km from Newton Abbot Racecourse, 17 km from Powderham Castle, and 23 km from Castle Drogo. It is situated 14 km from Sandy Park Rugby Stadium and features bicycle parking. There is an outdoor fireplace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking. Featuring a terrace with garden views, this holiday home also comes with a flat-screen TV, a well-equipped kitchen with an oven, a toaster and a stovetop, as well as 1 bathroom with a shower and a hair dryer. The accommodation is non-smoking. Barbecue facilities are at guests' disposal at the holiday home, and guests can also relax in the garden or go on a picnic in the picnic area. Tiverton Castle is 30 km from the holiday home, while Riviera International Centre is 38 km from the property. The nearest airport is Exeter International Airport, 18 km from The Kuhvee.Show full description
Boutique hotel.Hip. Great location.Opened September 2021. Located in Exeter and with Sandy Park Rugby Stadium reachable within 6.2 km, The Turks Head provides a terrace, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a bar. The property is around 26 km from Newton Abbot Racecourse, 13 km from Powderham Castle and 25 km from Tiverton Castle. Totnes Castle is 42 km away and Brixham Harbour is 47 km from the hotel. Castle Drogo is 26 km from the hotel, while Riviera International Centre is 36 km away. The nearest airport is Exeter International Airport, 8 km from The Turks Head.Show full description
Bed and Breakfast.Elegant. Great bar. Offering a bar and quiet street view, Seven Stars Boutique Guesthouse is located in Exeter, 8.3 km from Sandy Park Rugby Stadium and 17 km from Newton Abbot Racecourse. There is a private entrance at the bed and breakfast for the convenience of those who stay. Guests at the bed and breakfast can enjoy darts on-site, or hiking in the surroundings. This pet-friendly bed and breakfast also has free WiFi. Fitted with a terrace, the units feature a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with walk-in shower and a hair dryer. The bed and breakfast provides certain units with inner courtyard views, and every unit comes with a kettle. At the bed and breakfast, every unit includes bed linen and towels. A minimarket is available at the bed and breakfast. Powderham Castle is 12 km from Seven Stars Boutique Guesthouse, while Riviera International Centre is 27 km away. The nearest airport is Exeter International Airport, 15 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Farm Stay.Elegant. Great value. Popular among couples. Located within 13 km of Sandy Park Rugby Stadium and 19 km of Newton Abbot Racecourse in Exeter, Lower Thornton Farm provides accommodation with seating area. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are available at the farm stay free of charge. Guests can access the farm stay via private entrance. All units are fitted with a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV, and certain units at the farm stay have a patio. Lower Thornton Farm features a barbecue and a garden. Powderham Castle is 7 km from the accommodation, while Riviera International Centre is 29 km away. The nearest airport is Exeter International Airport, 17 km from Lower Thornton Farm.Show full description
This is a popular farm stay among couples travelling to Exeter.
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