Best hotels in Exeter
Courtyard by Marriott
Sandy Park Way, Exeter, EX2 7NN
Enjoy this contemporary hotel’s fusion of innovative design and style. Located just off the M5, the hotel is perfectly placed for business or pleasure. Refuel your palate at the rooftop restaurant and gaze over breathtaking views of the Devonshire countryside.
Townhouse Exeter
54 Street, Davids Hill, Exeter, EX4 4DT
Rest your legs after a day of soaking up Exeter’s rich history at this charming Victorian townhouse. Nestled into a quiet corner of the vibrant city, step back from the action and cosy up underneath the hotel’s Finer than Down’ duvets.
Southernhay House Hotel
36 Southernhay East, Exeter, EX1 1NX
Relax in style in luxury rooms at this listed Georgian townhouse – originally home to Major General William Kirkpatrick from 1805 to 1813. You’re in for a treat at this independent hotel, with attentive staff and locally sourced cheese, meat, and fish, all expertly crafted into a monthly-changing menu. Dine on this mouth-watering selection of seasonal-specific delicacies in the hotel restaurant.
Best restaurants in Exeter
The Conservatory
18th North Street, Exeter, EX4 3QS
Dine on the best produce in the West County at this establishment. Sample delectable dishes such as seared scallops, braised feather blade of beef, and bacon-wrapped venison fillet. Tempt your palate further with Biscoff cheesecake, chocolate fondant, or blood orange posset.
Harry’s Restaurant
86 Longbrook Street, Exeter, EX4 6AP
Situated right in the heart of the city, Harry’s has won the heart of dinners for the last 25 years. Enjoy a slice of history in a building that dates back to 1883. Tempt your tastebuds with a twice-baked goat’s cheese souffle to start, before delighting in their Devon crab linguine, and finish with an indulgent chocolate torte.
Sabatini
16 Catherine Street, City Centre, Exeter, EX1 1EU
Visit the only independently owned Italian restaurant in the city centre. Treat your tastebuds to succulent dishes at this family-run establishment. You’re spoilt for choice with the likes of fresh pasta, creamy risotto, and artisan pizzas. If you’re after something hearty, indulge in a succulent steak or sustainably caught fish.
Best things to do in Exeter
Exeter Cathedral
1 The Cloisters, Exeter, EX1, 1HS
No trip to Exeter is complete without catching a glimpse of this exceptional example of Gothic architecture, which dates back more than 900 years. Its highlights include its two Norman towers, an astronomical clock from 1484, and the longest stretch of unbroken Gothic vaulting in the world.
Exeter City Wall
Exeter
Experience more of this historic city by visiting Exeter City Wall. The oldest parts of Exeter’s City Wall are around 2,000 years old and have protected against rebellions. The wall has also been the home of many civic ceremonies. Take a self-guided tour to uncover key events that have a lasting effect on the wall and the community of Exeter.
Exmoor National Park
Dulverton, TA22 9HL
A rental car in Exeter allows you the freedom to explore the best of Britain’s countryside. Exmoor National Park is just an hour’s drive to the north via the M5 and A361 from the centre of Exeter. Enjoy 268 square miles of open moorland, valleys, woods, and dramatic cliffs. If you’re lucky, you may get to see herds of red deer patrolling their kingdom.
