Situated at the end of the M5 Exeter is perfectly placed to explore both South Devon with its golden beaches and rugged moors and East Devon where you can join the Jurassic Coast. Exeter is a thriving city with an 11th century Gothic cathedral at the heart of it. Exeter is one of the livliest cities in the South West and boasts a buzzing arts scene, many fabulous restaurants, cafe's and bars including Michael Caines restaurant Abode and stylish shops ranging from high quality chain stores to unique boutiques and lifestyle shops.
Exeter is Devon’s administrative centre and an historic University City. An historic city, Exeter is full of interesting buildings and monuments from the last 2000 years! Exeter has excellent shopping facilities including most of the major clothing and retail chains. Venturing away from Exeter’s main street will reveal and eclectic collection of independent shops, cafes and galleries. Exeter has a thriving cafe culture and is a vibrant place day and night. Exeter has a busy nightlife with a great range of pubs, bars and clubs. There is a huge choice of places to eat in Exeter, from humble fare to haute cuisine, and the most local dishes to the most exotic. Exeter is an exciting place to visit or stay, and entertaining in its own right whilst also being a superb base from which to explore Dartmoor, South and mid Devon.
With so much to see and do in Exeter it is the perfect place to rent a holiday cottage and take in the sights and delights of Exeter. There is plenty to keep even the most discerning holiday-maker occupied from nature reserves and historic trails to bars and restaurants of the higest quality.
Exeter has excellent transport links. If driving to Exeter, then there are two main routes in: the M5 which links Exeter with Bristol, the M4 and the Midlands; and the A30/A303 which links Exeter to the M3 and London to the East and Plymouth and Cornwall to the West. Exeter has several train stations, the biggest being the main line Exeter St Davids station, as well as right in the heart of the city: Exeter Central station. Exeter is also on National Express routes and has excellent bus connections locally and nationally. Exeter also has an airport. Just a few miles to the East of Exeter, Exeter airport has flights to many domestic and European destinations.