Self Catering Holiday Cottages in Exeter

Families love holidays at Butterdon. It's one of three beautiful Dartmoor self-catering cottages on the Clifford Barton estate in the Teign Valley, a short walk from the River Teign and Fingle Bridge. The converted barn sleeps five people in two bedrooms and is ideal for families, friends and couples. Dogs are also welcome. Exeter is 25 minutes away, and the South Devon coast is around 45 minutes by car. There's plenty to do in all seasons, whether you're the adventurous type and love to hike, climb, abseil, and mountain bike, or you enjoy sitting with a picnic and a great view. 

You'll instantly feel welcome in this home-from-home holiday cottage on Dartmoor. Mardon sleeps five people in two bedrooms and is perfect for couples, families or friends, especially those who enjoy walking, wildlife, cycling and wild swimming. It's child and pet-friendly, with guests having access to a 50-acre nature reserve with a lake, games barn, mountain bikes, and a wood-fired outdoor hot tub. Mardon is a semi-detached barn conversion and one of three superb self-catering properties on the Clifford Barton Estate close to Drewsteignton and a short walk from the River Teign and Fingle Bridge. 

Bridesmere is a beautifully presented Dartmoor barn conversion. It sleeps eight people in three bedrooms and is one of three welcoming properties on the Clifford Barton Estate, where facilities include 50-acres of private nature reserve with a lake, a games room and a wood-fired hot tub. The area is perfect for families and friends, especially those who enjoy walking, wildlife, cycling, wild swimming, and scenic views. Exeter is around 25 minutes away, and you can reach the coast in 45 minutes. Local attractions include Go Ape and mountain biking at Haldon Park, Castle Drogo, and Crealy Adventure Park. 

A holiday in Exeter lets you mix city life with coastal relaxation and the wilderness of Dartmoor all in one fantastic package. Isca House is a two-bedroom redbrick terraced cottage within walking distance of the city centre, cathedral, The Quay, and a range of welcoming bars, cafes, pubs, and restaurants. It sleeps up to five people and is ideal for families but also suits couples who like having the space of a second bedroom. Exeter always has something fun happening and is a great place to visit at any time of the year. 

You'll immediately feel at home in Tannery Mews, a welcoming self-catering holiday cottage in the charming village of Chudleigh. In addition to being within walking distance of shops, cafes, pubs and other amenities, you're within easy reach of favourite South Devon beaches and attractions that include Dartmoor National Park and the South West Coast Path. The welcoming, dog-friendly cottage sleeps four people in two bedrooms with the option of a travel cot and two folding beds to accommodate any additional children. Tannery Mews is perfect for couples and families on holiday, or visitors to the area who are working but want homely comforts and lots of space and privacy. 

Exeter is a fantastic city with thousands of years of history and a lively atmosphere. This penthouse apartment is a short stroll from everything and boasts a private balcony with views over the rooftops to Exeter Cathedral. You don't need a car to enjoy this gorgeous city - all of its sights, attractions and amenities are within walking distance, and there are great public transport links if you want to explore outside the city walls. Apartment 7 sleeps four people in two bedrooms and is ideal for couples, small families or friends who want a self-catering holiday home in the heart of the most beautiful city in Devon. It's also perfect for people who need to stay in Exeter for business but who don't want to settle for an ugly, impersonal hotel. 

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 the 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.

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.

Stay close to Dartmoor in this converted barn, which offers self-catering accommodation for four people in two bedrooms and is perfect for couples or families. Nurserymans Cottage is a mile and a half from Yeoford, where The Duck pub serves local beer and wine as well as fantastic food if you'd rather not cook. It's at the end of a private track and surrounded by 45 acres of fields and woodland with no passing traffic to disturb the birds and wildlife that thrive in this peaceful environment. Crediton is three miles away, while Exeter is around half an hour's drive or a short train journey. There are spectacular footpaths, mountain bike trails and bridleways, rivers for fishing and canoeing, and golf courses.