Cottages in Exeter

If you're looking for a nice, quiet place with extraordinary views to spend your holiday, the charming city of Exeter in Devon in the south west of England has the best rentals to make your stay the most pleasant of all. This small town is situated on the River Exe and offers the most comfortable cottages close to the most attractive local sites. Besides offering a serene atmosphere and a good location, it also has cottages located near the city with spectacular landscapes that will help you relax. Acres covered in beautiful green, colourful flowers and mountains will be some of the things you will see when you wake up.

With an old style outside but renovated inside, Exter offers you rentals with windows that go from the floor to the ceiling so you have an incredible view, comfortable beds with Egyptian cotton sheets, perfect terraces to have a glass of champagne in the evening and modern and luminous kitchens for you to cook the best meal of all. You will find houses close to the beach, the countryside and the city centre, all with services included. Most of them are spacious, comfortable and with gardens so you can spend an incredible holiday with your family or your group of friends. Although if you wish to go on holiday with your partner, there are also a variety of smaller options. One way or another you will find the ideal place to stay!

For families the city offers a variety of tourist sites to go to. You can explore Exeter Cathedral in the heart of the city. A building with Gothic architecture over 900 years old. It is one of the most beautiful cathedrals in England and one of the city's main attractions. Its stained glass windows will undoubtedly leave you impressed with its beauty. Another excellent attraction for you to visit is the underground passages of Exeter. You can take a guided tour through the dark and narrow passages. It should be noted that these are the only passages open in Britain. It is an exciting experience that will leave much to talk about later. In addition to this, the city has many other places to go with the family, such as the Royal Albert Memorial Museum and Art Gallery which contains animal exhibits, including a hanging whale, an African bull elephant and a giraffe called Gerald. You'll also find insects and stuffed birds. It's a tour that will leave the children impressed.

For cycling enthusiasts the city has the popular Exeter Quay, another popular area for tourists and locals alike. As well as being able to rent bikes, you can also rent canoes, kayaks and Stand Up Paddleboards. Pedal all the way down the quay to the pubs and paddle down the Exe River. When cycling you will not only enjoy the view of the medieval architecture that makes up the city but you will also be able to see the restaurants, cafes and pubs that surround the pier. If you feel a bit more adventurous and want to go further, you can go along the Exe estuary path, a 26-mile road overlooking the fantastic Exe River.

Enjoy your favourite Southeast Asian food in a healthier way at Red Panda. Located on the corner of Gandy Street, the restaurant offers you the most delicious Asian dishes made with local products. On the menu, you will find a selection of Malaysian chicken satay, aromatic pork belly, Taiwanese Bao, tofu teriyaki for vegetarians and many other delicacies. As well as a refreshing kombucha drink.

Crealy Great Adventure Park is a theme park with more than 60 amazing attractions. It's the ideal place if you're looking for something to distract the kids with during the vacations. You will find attractions for any kind of weather, outdoor and indoor play areas. You will feel the power of the Twister, get wet on the ride in the tidal channel at Crealy and climb the Dutch Wanderer where you will swing in the air. Children will also be entertained by more than 200 adorable animals. The park also has a variety of places where you can find pizza, fish, pork ribs, hot dogs and more to eat at lunchtime.

Take a quiet walk through a magical forest with streams and orchards in Mincinglake Valley Park. A wonderful experience where you will be surrounded by wild landscapes made up of colourful wildflowers, lush trees and views of the city of Exeter. You can enjoy a nice picnic while the children can run around the fields or ride their bikes along the trails in the lower area.

Located in the centre of Exeter's quay, the quay climbing centre is the perfect setting to test your physical skills. For beginners and experts alike, the site offers routes ranging from 7 to 14 metres high. If you don't like heights, the centre also offers lower walls that you can climb without ropes. But you don't have to worry because at all times you will be accompanied by the instructors who will guide you through this series of challenges. Then in the Workshop Café you can refresh yourself with a cold drink or eat the daily menu that includes cakes, paninis and hamburgers. For the younger ones you can go to Clip 'N Climb with more than 25 climbing walls and a more abstract colourful style perfect for activating the imagination of children.

Come with the children to enjoy the exciting hot and cold desserts that Kaspas offers for you and your family. On the menu you can choose from a selection of tasty waffles, crêpes, smoothies, frappes, hot drinks and vanilla ice cream with a luxurious chocolate sauce and oreo pieces. Although if you like fruit, you can also order the tropical paradise that has banana, coconut and mango ice cream, as well as delicious strawberry, kiwi and pineapple slices covered in whipped cream. A visit that will leave you delighted.

If you're a movie lover, you'll love this place for sure. Located on the Streatham campus of Exeter University, Bill Douglas' film museum is full of curiosities and diverse collections that include objects from the 17th century to the present day. You'll find shadow puppets, antique cameras, panoramic hand reels and many other artefacts that were used throughout the history of the moving image.

Take a fun ride on an electric bike with Co Bikes. You will be able to move around the city in an eco-friendly and easy way so that you don't end up sweaty and tired, but rather feel full of energy. It's an excellent activity to tour the city and get some fresh air.