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Holiday Cottages in Exeter

Searching for a spot for your next cosy cottage holiday? Full to the brim with history, culture and beauty, the ancient city of Exeter should certainly be on your list. Explore its endless fascinating sites, wander along the historic quayside or browse the many, many independent boutiques. What’s more, just a stone’s throw away from Dartmoor National Park, this part of the world is renowned for its stunning natural beauty. To top it all off, you’ll find some of the best cottages in Devon in the local area. Sounds perfect? We sure do think so! Read more

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50.695578, -3.673091

Relax in the comfortable surroundings of Lockhouse Farm Cottage in the gorgeous Teign Valley. It's a stone's throw from Dartmoor National Park and only a mile and a half from the famous Steps Bridge that crosses the River Teign. Guests have direct access to beautiful walks and bike rides from the holiday rental, which sleeps five people in two bedrooms and is dog-friendly. The self-catering cottage is ideal for couples or families and is self-contained with its own enclosed garden, sitting in the grounds of the owner's farmhouse. Exeter and Teignmouth are both within easy reach.

Weekly guide price:
£600 to £820
Short breaks from £114 per night

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Min nights: 3 (off peak) | 3 (peak)

Preferred arrival day: Friday

50.851221, -3.512414

Accommodating large groups of up to 40 guests, Bickleigh Castle is a great choice if you are looking for a more intimate wedding, conference or staycation with your family and friends. Comprising of 11th Century Norman Castle, Saxon Chapel and cottages this fabulous venue stands in extensive grounds with the River Exe running through, nestling in the Exe Valley within a leafy unspoilt part of Mid-Devon's glorious rolling hills.

Weekly price:
Please enquire with owner
Short breaks from £110 per night

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Min nights: 2 (off peak) | 2 (peak)

Preferred arrival day: Flexible

50.854908, -3.661906

"Shepherds Bliss" is a 1 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 2 guests in Devon. Cheriton Fitzpaine is a quaint countryside village resting between Tiverton and Crediton. The village is known for its plethora of historic buildings that date back to the fifteenth century, along with its cricket club that previously achieved...

Prices from £110 per night

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50.790357, -3.669826

"The Pool House" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Devon. A bustling market town located 8.5 miles north-west of Exeter's cathedral city, in an area of Devon known as "Red Devon," so named because of the distinctive red soil that is of prime agricultural quality and ideal for growing swedes. This is a...

Prices from £91 per night

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50.675947, -3.400937

"Vickery's Cottage, Woodbury" is a 2 bed holiday Apartment sleeping up to 4 guests in Devon. Access to this property is either via a ramp or via 5 stepsLiving areaA lovely room furnished with a sofa, two armchairs, Smart TV (with Freeview), cabinet and coffee tableThis room has a wood burning stove* and opens out...

Prices from £188 per night

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50.603569, -3.752013

"Beckaford Cottage" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Devon.

Prices from £148 per night

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50.739535, -3.800916

"Two Moors Shepherds Hut" is a 1 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 2 guests in Devon. Hittisleigh is a small, rural hamlet set in mid Devon, located a couple of miles north of the A30 between Exeter and Okehampton. The hamlet is home to the Parish Church of St Andrews, built in the early medieval time with many later historic...

Prices from £113 per night

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50.701465, -3.839096

"Sandsgate Lodge" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Devon. A charming community in the Devonian Dartmoor National Park's northernmost point. Although Chagford, one of Dartmoor's five Stannary towns, is compact, it is stuffed with conveniences and things to do. There are four taverns and a variety of...

Prices from £439 per night

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50.546787, -3.493378

"Regents Deck" is a 1 bed holiday Apartment sleeping up to 2 guests in Devon. The historic, seaside town of Teignmouth is situated in South Devon on the mouth of the Teign estuary and boasts a working harbour, sandy beach, Victorian pier, sailing club, diving centre and sea activity centre. The seaward side of the town...

Prices from £155 per night

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50.854908, -3.661906

"Shepherds Joy" is a 1 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 2 guests in Devon. Cheriton Fitzpaine is a quaint countryside village resting between Tiverton and Crediton. The village is known for its plethora of historic buildings that date back to the fifteenth century, along with its cricket club that previously achieved...

Prices from £110 per night

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50.719988, -3.954363

"Moorlands Cottage" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 5 guests in Devon. What3Words ///midfield.eagle.stag Moorlands Cottage is tucked on the side of a beautiful valley that dips down through ten acres to a stunning moorland lake, bordered by the River Taw and set within...

Prices from £146 per night

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50.583196, -3.740481

"The Haytor Hayloft" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Devon. This converted former farm building is within view of Dartmoor National Park’s most famed beauty spot and well loved ancient tor, Haytor Rock, and now provides three fantastic holiday properties.  They have been sympathetically converted and...

Prices from £132 per night

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50.730896, -3.923981

"Taw River View" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Devon. The charming National Trust Museum of Rural Industry is located in the little village of Sticklepath, which is located along a historic ridgeway path inside the northern limit of the Dartmoor National Park. Sticklepath also has a shop, two...

Prices from £239 per night

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50.812069, -3.502309

"The Apple Shed" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Devon. Nestled in the heart of Devon, between two rivers, Exe and Culm, is the village and civil Parish of Silverton. Silverton is not only large in size and population, but is one of the oldest settlements in Devon, dating back to the Saxon times and...

Prices from £125 per night

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50.583170, -3.465969

"Mayflower View" is a 2 bed holiday Apartment sleeping up to 4 guests in Devon. A charming seaside town set on the southern coast. The town of Dawlish offers all of the facilities for day-to-day living including a pleasant variety of shops, restaurants and cafés and a small theatre. Dawlish is famous for its Black Swans...

Prices from £280 per night

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50.760956, -3.700735

"1 Bed Cottage in Crediton" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Devon. Additional information and rulesNo dogs allowed - Sleeps 2+2 (double sofa bed upon request) - 1 bedroom with double bed - 1 shower room with shower and WC - Electric oven and hob, microwave and...

Prices from £141 per night

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50.538905, -3.546979

"Coombe Valley Shepherd's Hut" is a 1 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 2 guests in Devon. Shaldon is a pretty Regency village on the opposite bank to the historic, seaside town of Teignmouth in South Devon, situated on the mouth of the Teign estuary and boasts a selection of pubs, shops, tea rooms for your amenities. Boasting a...

Prices from £120 per night

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50.563755, -3.742247

"Bagtor Granary" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 6 guests in Devon. Ilsington, a Devonshire village and civil parish is situated on the eastern edge of Dartmoor. The village is a prime location for exploring everything this lovely region has to offer, set close to the market town of Newton Abbot and only about...

Prices from £236 per night

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50.732690, -3.737340

"Honey Pippin" is a 4 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 8 guests in Devon. Set in shared wooded grounds, this property is great for a family and has shared use of a games room, swimming pool and play area.. 3 steps to entrance. Ground Floor: Utility Room: Washing Machine, Tumble...

Prices from £321 per night

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50.551267, -3.623206

"Oak Apple" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 6 guests in Devon. Newton Abbot is situated in the heart of The English Riviera, with modern shops and the famous Hedgehog Hospital, where visitors are encouraged to feed and hold the animals. There's also a racecourse where National Hunt racing takes place from...

Prices from £176 per night

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50.779900, -3.927000

"2 Bed Cottage in Okehampton" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Devon. Additional information and rules. Please enquire if you wish to bring more than 1 dog - 2 bedrooms – 1 king size and 1 twin zip-and-link ( which can be made into a super-king-size on request) - 2 bathrooms - 1 bathroom with...

Prices from £213 per night

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50.844250, -3.719562

"Tawny" is a 1 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 2 guests in Devon. Mid Devon contains the sizeable village of Morchard Bishop. It is a relatively tranquil village about 10 miles from Crediton located amid breathtaking rural scenery. The longest single spine of connected thatched houses from the 16th and 17th...

Prices from £124 per night

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50.854908, -3.661906

"Binneford Barn" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Devon. Cheriton Fitzpaine is a quaint countryside village resting between Tiverton and Crediton. The village is known for its plethora of historic buildings that date back to the fifteenth century, along with its cricket club that previously achieved...

Prices from £168 per night

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50.693997, -3.728095

"Dartmoor Retreat Lodge" is a 2 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 4 guests in Devon. Moretonhampstead, Devon, is a small town that sits near the northern tip of Dartmoor National Park and offers a wide variety of services and attractions to its residents and visitors. There is a large selection of stores available, as well as...

Prices from £113 per night

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50.540028, -3.510915

"4 Bed Cottage in Shaldon" is a 4 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 8 guests in Devon. Additional information and rulesNo dogs allowed - 4 bedrooms – 1 twin (zip-and-link beds that can be made up as a super-king-size on request), 3 twins - 2 bathrooms – 1 with shower cubicle and WC, 1 with bath, shower...

Prices from £304 per night

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50.606878, -3.480336

"Sawtons Cottage 1" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 5 guests in Devon. Dawlish is a seaside resort a couple of miles north east of the town of Dawlish. Here, you will find a stretch of sand situated the mouth of the River Exe on the Devon coastline known as the English Riviera. Within the resort you will find a...

Prices from £130 per night

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Cottages in Exeter

When it comes to picking your self-catering holiday accommodation in Exeter, you’ll certainly be spoilt for choice. With holiday homes for every kind of group and occasion, you’ll find the perfect spot for your needs. Whether you’re searching for a large holiday cottage with a hot tub big enough for all the gang or a cosy holiday rental in the heart of the countryside for a relaxed family getaway, there are plenty of places in Exeter. And with all the features, amenities and facilities imaginable, you’ll have everything for a comfortable, stress-free stay.

When it comes to activities, Exeter is brimming with things to do and see. From exploring the city’s magnificent cathedral to getting out on the water and exploring the town by canoe, you won’t be short of ideas. You can even venture beneath the streets and explore the subterranean passages crisscrossing the city’s underbelly. For those that fancy adventuring further afield, the surrounding area of South Devon abounds in natural beauty and sleepy little villages. Sound idyllic? Why not take a look at our full collection of Exeter cottages today?

Best things to do in Exeter

With so much to do and see in the charming city of Exeter, it can be hard to know where to start. To help you out, here are a few of our all-time favourite activities:

  • Exeter’s Underground Passages: Discover what lies beneath with a guided tour of the city’s medieval underground passages. The only city in the UK to have underground passages of this type, it’s an unmissable experience.
  • Exeter Cathedral: History lovers will adore a trip to Exeter Cathedral. Considered the finest example of Decorated Gothic architecture, the cathedral also boasts the longest span of medieval vaulting in the world.
  • Royal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery: Discover the impressive and diverse collections at this fascinating museum and gallery, home to artefacts from zoology to fine art.
  • Exeter Quayside: One of the prettiest parts of the city, Exeter’s Quayside thrums with independent shops, cosy pubs, cool coffee houses and plenty of vibrant energy.
  • Topsham: Cycle to the pretty estuary port of Topsham (just a few miles from the city) and enjoy the scenic views and elegant 17th-century, Dutch-style merchant houses.

How to get to Exeter

If you’re travelling from one of the major cities in the UK, below shows an average distance to Exeter, so you know what to expect when choosing to visit by car.

London: 173 miles

Birmingham: 168 miles

Glasgow: 442 miles

Liverpool: 251 miles

Bristol: 79 miles

Manchester: 239 miles

Leeds: 280 miles

Edinburgh: 445 miles

Newcastle: 366 miles

More locations in Devon

When it comes to dreamy getaways, the beautiful county of Devon has plenty to offer. From sleepy seaside towns and pristine beaches to rolling countryside and welcoming local pubs, this is a region just made for a relaxing staycation.