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Please note: this property requires a minimum stay of 3 nights. The Apple Loft is a two-storey cottage in Exeter, Devon. The property features an open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area, and sitting area, along with a study. The kitchen is equipped with an electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, slimline dishwasher, air fryer, kettle, and toaster, while the sitting area includes a Smart TV. The first-floor double bedroom includes a sofa and TV, and there is a ground-floor shower room with a walk-in shower, basin, and WC. Electric central heating, WiFi, fuel and power, bed linen, and towels are all included in the rent. Outside, there is an enclosed courtyard with furniture and off-road parking for one car. Highchair and travel cot are available on request. Sorry, no pets and no smoking. Please note there is a spiral staircase within the property. A 150GBP good housekeeping bond applies. The owner has riding stables on site with discounts available for guests on riding lessons or hacks. Please note: this property requires a minimum stay of 3 nights

Exeter is a lively city in south Devon with a magnificent cathedral, historic quayside area with artisan shops and cafes, guided tours of the maze of underground passages and a wealth of bars, shops and restaurants. There is a good choice of excellent museums tracing the city’s lengthy history including an interesting medieval building The Tucker’s Hall, built for the Company of Weavers, Tuckers and Shearman which houses exceptional carved panelling, rare silver and a 4 feet long pair of fulling shears. Nearby Parliament Street claims to be the world’s narrowest street – less than 25 inches at its narrowest. The gatehouse and tower of Rougemont castle still stand in the city, surrounded by Rougemont gardens with a backdrop of Roman wall ruins - a tranquil haven. Exeter’s one time importance as a port is reflected in the Custom House, now the centrepiece of the Quayside, a fascinating complex of antique shops and cafes. Within a 15 minute drive of the city, there are some fabulous beaches at Sidmouth and Exmouth, and the start of the 95 mile stretch of Jurassic Coast, all of which provide ample opportunities for relaxation, sport and exploration. Exeter is an ideal south Devon base from which to explore pretty countryside and Heritage Coast.