City center stay.With a stay at this Exeter apartment, you'll be steps from Exeter Cathedral and St Martin's Church. Guildhall Shopping Centre and Gandy Street are also within half a mile (1 km).
Royal Albert Museum and Art Gallery - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
Exeter's Historic Quayside - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
University of Exeter - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
Getting around
Exeter Central Station - 6 min walk
Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 31 min drive
Restaurants
The Turks Head - 1 min walk
The Chevalier Inn - 4 min walk
Ship Inn - 2 min walk
McDonald's - 1 min walk
Pho - 3 min walk
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Cathedral View - Luxury Exeter City Apartment with Cathedral Views
A Landmark Luxury Apartment in the Heart of Exeter
Welcome to Cathedral View—a rare luxury city-centre apartment offering cinematic views over Exeter Cathedral, the historic High Street and rolling Devon countryside. Set within an exclusive Grade II-listed building, this beautifully crafted one-bedroom residence blends heritage architecture with high-end modern comfort. Whether you’re planning a romantic getaway, an extended executive stay or a stylish city escape, this premium property promises an unforgettable experience.
Located on the third floor with lift access directly to your private entrance, this exceptional apartment sits at the pinnacle of the development—giving you front-row views of Exeter’s skyline from sunrise to sunset. With boutique interiors, double-height ceilings and exquisite original features, this is one of Exeter’s finest city retreats.
Inside the Apartment
Luxurious Open-Plan Living
Step into a striking open-plan living and kitchen space framed by exposed timber beams, original windows and soaring double-height ceilings. Natural light floods the room, enhancing the warm oak parquet flooring and stylish contemporary furnishings.
The French grey kitchen is equipped for both relaxed evenings in and extended corporate stays. Highlights include:
- Marble-quartz worktops and matching breakfast bar
- AEG induction hob and double ovens (with microwave)
- Integrated dishwasher, fridge-freezer and washer/dryer
- Elegant pendant lighting and LED dimmable ambient lights
Perfect for cooking, working, entertaining—or simply sipping wine while watching the sun set behind the Cathedral.
Serene Bedroom Sanctuary
Designed for pure rest, the king-size bedroom features:
- Luxury fitted carpet
- Bespoke wardrobes with soft-close drawers
- Integrated TV media point
- Calm, minimalist styling
- Wake up refreshed and ready to explore the city below.
Spa-Inspired Shower Room
Your private shower room offers a boutique hotel feel with:
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- Marble hexagon floor tiles
- Brick-effect wall tiling
-Rainfall shower and semi-frameless glass screen
- Underfloor heating
- Backlit mirrored cabinet with de-mist technology
A relaxing, elegant space to begin and end each day.
Luxury Extras & Building Features
-Lift access straight to the apartment
- Video entry system
- Secondary glazing for enhanced comfort
- Smart home heating controls
- Oak hand-finished doors and satinwood finishes
- Stylish communal areas with chandeliers and curated artwork
Every detail is designed to elevate your stay.
The Location: Exeter at Its Finest
Stay at the centre of one of the UK’s most vibrant, historic and desirable small cities. Step outside into Exeter’s Cathedral Green—home to the enchanting Christmas Market and year-round cultural events.
World-class dining and independent cafés line the cobbled streets surrounding the apartment. Michelin-recommended restaurants, rooftop cocktail bars, artisan bakeries and England’s oldest pub are all within a few moments’ walk.
Shopping lovers will enjoy Princesshay’s high-street brands, while Gandy Street and Fore Street offer some of the city’s most exciting boutiques.
The neighbourhood places you within easy reach of:
- Exeter University and Exeter College
- Exeter Central Station (0.5 miles)
- Exeter St Davids mainline station (0.9 miles)
- Exeter Airport (10.9 miles)
- Devon beaches including Exmouth and Teignmouth (20–30 minutes)
Two National Parks—Dartmoor and Exmoor—are also easily accessible, making this a perfect base for both urban exploration and countryside escapes.
History at Your Doorstep
This prestigious apartment forms part of the former Wippell ecclesiastical suppliers, a 200-year-old Gothic Revival building rich with character. Exeter Cathedral itself dates back to the 12th century, while the city’s Roman walls, medieval passages and historic quayside offer endless sightseeing opportunities.
Guest Access & Stay Details
Guests have full private access to the apartment, with communal use of the elegant entrance hall and lift. A keycode for the keysafe will be provided before arrival.
Cathedral View is proudly managed by Fresh Escapes, ensuring a smooth, professional and welcoming stay.
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Elevator
Hardwood flooring in public areas
Single level property
Stair-free path to entrance
Thin carpet in public areas
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
Change of towels on request
Concierge services
Housekeeping (on request)
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In the city center
Things to do
Theme park nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
General
At least 80% lighting from LEDs
Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
Housekeeping (on request)
Recycling
Towels (changed on request)
Unit size: 969 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Rules
Checkin 16:00-00:00
Pets
No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy. A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in. Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.
How close is Cathedral View - Luxury Exeter City Apartment with Cathedral Views to the airport?
This apartment is 11.1 mi (31-min drive) away from the Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.
Does Cathedral View - Luxury Exeter City Apartment with Cathedral Views have an airport shuttle?
Airport shuttle services are not available at this apartment.
How close is Cathedral View - Luxury Exeter City Apartment with Cathedral Views to the beach?
This apartment is 11.5 mi (44-min drive) from Dawlish Warren Beach and 11.7 mi (44-min drive) from Red Rock Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!
Does Cathedral View - Luxury Exeter City Apartment with Cathedral Views offer free breakfast?
This apartment does not offer free breakfast.
Is there a casino at Cathedral View - Luxury Exeter City Apartment with Cathedral Views?
No, there is no casino at this apartment.
What time is check-in at Cathedral View - Luxury Exeter City Apartment with Cathedral Views?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
Is there free parking at Cathedral View - Luxury Exeter City Apartment with Cathedral Views?
Free parking is not available at this apartment.
Does Cathedral View - Luxury Exeter City Apartment with Cathedral Views have a pool?
This apartment does not have a pool.
Does Cathedral View - Luxury Exeter City Apartment with Cathedral Views have a spa?
There are no spa services available at this apartment.
How close is Cathedral View - Luxury Exeter City Apartment with Cathedral Views to downtown Exeter?
This apartment is 0.1 mi away from Exeter.
Cathedral View - Luxury Exeter City Apartment with Cathedral Views Reviews
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 27 reviews
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Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 27 reviews
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9.8/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Staff & service
10/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Enrique H.
Nov 7, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Kitchen was fully equipped with modern appliances.Great views with large panoramic window Great shower Only addition I would like is shelf space in the bathroom for toiletries and drawers for clothing
Enrique H.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Anja I.
Oct 23, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful flat over looking the cathedral! Best views! Modern apartment. Nice kitchen and bathroom. Very comfortable. Perfect location!
Anja I.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
8/10 Good
Scott P.
May 16, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Exeter Across from the Cathedral
Great location with plenty of restaurants and shopping within a few steps. Spacious living area, kitchen was super practical with most everything needed to prepare a meal. Bedroom ok with closet space to hang clothes , but no chest of drawers or even a luggage stand to rest a suitcase on. Our suitcases sat on the floor for the length of our stay. You really are overlooking the cathedral green, which was super fun, with lots to watch going onout on the grass & in the square. It could be bit loud at night, but the bedroom is at the back, and so quite isolated from any noise. Bathroom was good, only complaint is no counter space to place bathroom items, they had to be placed on a ledge about a metre off the floor. Super great to have a washer/dryer combo. The dryer cycle was a wee bit loud. Elevator is super slow, only used when we had to take our luggage up & down. Convenient parking at NPC Market Street Car Park. Cost was 14.95 per night if you use the app to pay, or 16.95 at the machine when you park. Overall this is a very good spot, I would stay here again.
Scott P.
Stayed 12 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Margaret Z., Williamsburg,
Mar 19, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Cathedral Yard
Just as its title indicates, this property is located in the Exeter Cathedral Close. The view is outstanding. This lovely flat is conveniently located in the center of town, a block from the High Street. The flat is well-appointed, modern, and very clean. Fiona and James were excellent hosts who endeavored to make our stay as pleasant as possible. Our family lives nearby and we hope to stay here again in the future. Thank you, Fiona and James.
Margaret Z.
Stayed 12 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Richard W.
Jan 21, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent apartment in an ideal location
The apartment was ideally placed in the Cathedral Close near to shops and restaurants. It was a very well-appointed space with comfortable bed and chairs and wonderful views from the sitting area.
Good kitchen equipment although it was not always easy to understand the instruction manuals! The entry system was secure and it was good to have the lift.
Richard W.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024
8/10 Good
Stuart D.
Oct 8, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Location is excellent. Parking nearby in public car parks at cost. Apartment was very well furnished, quiet and clean. The living space is plenty big enough for a couple. We would definitely stay here again.
We received no details about check-in and had to request these the day before arrival.
It's also worth noting that the TVs are smart only, requiring you to log in to your accounts for On Demand services. If you're traveling from overseas, you're unlikely to have these.
A coat stand/hooks in the small hallway would also be of use!
Stuart D.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
8/10 Good
Jack S., Vancouver, Canada
Jun 23, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Exeter for three nights
The property is ideally located in the heart of Exeter with a grand view of the Cathedral. The only issue is that the local hooligans congregate on the grass in front of the church and stay all night. Yelling and fighting.
By morning the drunks leave only to return by 5 or 6 pm.
The property has a full kitchen, including laundry washer and dryer.
The dryer takes a long time to dry clothes so I made a make shift close line that dried our stuff in less time.
We cut our trip to Exeter short by 2 nights to return to London. 2 to 3 days in Exeter is enough.
Jack S.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
8/10 Good
Martin A.
Mar 10, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
So Many Positives
Location superb
Very clean
Heating, equipment, supplies to avoid niggling need for washer, tablets dishwasher all thought through.
Niggles - TV has no terrestrial live TV which when being used on business trip was really frustrating when coming home at night - assumed freeview is given really
Wifi connect very slow for city centre loaction - 10MBPs/1MBps upload was really slow for work and large files, for many probably not issue but was for me.
Of note, but not major for me - first two nights significant number of people outside door drinking/cannabis not majorly disruptive, just bit offputting at night - I guess always risk in city centre plus Edinburgh Woollen Mill closure probably unhelpful, so suspect this is temporary and won't be into future - all cleared/gone by nights 3-5
Overall, very close to a 5 for me, just slightly off because of TV and wifi speed.
Martin A.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
margaret m.
Sep 24, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
room with a view
A large light and airy very well equipped apartment with a fantastic view. You could be anywhere in the world - but for us just an hour up the road! An old building which has its own quirks that somehow adds to its charm! Many restaurants on the doorstep - spoilt for choice. Very enjoyable stay.
margaret m.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
10/10 Excellent
Mike S.
Sep 7, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent location
Very nice property. Accurate photos. Prime location for restaurants and shopping. Would stay again.
Mike S.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer B.
Aug 14, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
View
Lovely flat, beautiful view of cathedral.
Jennifer B.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
10/10 Excellent
Carl T., Devon, England
Aug 6, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Exceptional rental property where nothing was too much trouble
From the moment Philip contacted us we had a feeling that our vacation in Exeter would be stress-free. We knew that we would have to quarantine on arrival in the UK so we wanted a property that was large, sunny, spacious, and well equipped. 3 Clifton Court exceeded all our expectations. Beautifully furnished, spotlessly clean, high quality linens (with plenty of thick towels - thank you!), excellent bathrooms, comfy beds, and a peaceful private garden across the road.
The kitchen was the greatest surprise. Oftentimes, a rental property kitchen is very basic. With having to quarantine for up to 10 days I had arranged a delivery of groceries and wine from Waitrose and had planned some interesting meals. The kitchen had EVERYTHING I needed - even a large pestle and mortar! With the three French windows open and the sun streaming in, it was memorable.
We were able to entertain easily later in our holiday.
Philip was quick to respond to any requests or questions and was so helpful to us. The little touches were very thoughtful - we arrived after a long-haul flight and long drive to find nice bread, butter, milk, apple juice, scones, jam, strawberries, and Devonshire clotted cream in the fridge.
We will most definitely be back (as is clearly the case with other guests when reading the guest book).
The pandemic meant we last saw the family 18 months ago - thank you for making what could have been a stressful reunion into a joyful retreat.
Carl T.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
10/10 Excellent
Jane G.
Sep 28, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent City Centre Apartment
My husband and I stayed in the apartment for 5 nights. Excellent base for exploring Devon. The apartment was opposite the cathedral so very central and when the windows are closed it is very quiet. It was very clean and comfortable and the pictures on the website are accurate. The shower was really powerful which is always a bonus and the bed was comfortable. Plenty of good restaurants within a 10 minute walk. Harry's Restaurant in Longbrook Street is definitely worth a visit.
Jane G.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020
8/10 Good
Kym R.
Jan 6, 2020
Central location
The apartment is beautifully renovated and setup. We chose Exeter for its close proximity to the scenic Devon coast and Dartmoor; both of which we enjoyed immensely. As noted in another review, the compact microwave is slightly challenging to figure out, guests need to refer to the instruction manual. Also worth checking out the recycling process on arrival to save time later. We parked our car in the Mary Arches Street carpark which is within walking distance. The parking can get expensive, depending what time of day you drop the car off and then retrieve the following day (after 6pm seems to be far less). We did have an issue with the internet connection for the first 24 hours however the owner was in touch and this was sorted out by restarting the router after we were given access to it.
Kym R.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019
10/10 Excellent
Bruce C C.
Aug 13, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness
Cathedral Yard apartment
We thoroughly enjoyed this exceptional apartment. Not only does it overlook Exeter Cathedral, but to complete this beautiful view, one can also see out across to the hillsides on the far side of the Exe. We also enjoyed relaxing in the spacious living room. The neighborhood was fantastic. Everything you could need is right around the corner, including a Guild Hall shopping mall with a grocery store. An array of restaurants, pubs, and coffee shops are all very close by. The plaza in front of the cathedral is a lively scene at all hours, but as promised, when the windows are closed almost all street noise is completely shut out. The bedroom is cozy and perfectly quiet. It could use some dresser drawers in addition to the abundant closet space. The bathroom is clean and contemporary with a rain shower. This apartment perfectly suited our needs for a 5-day working stay.
Bruce C C.
10/10 Excellent
mark s.
Jul 9, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness
Stunning
Great location, beautiful flat-exactly as described and shown in pictures. The Cathedral view from the window is stunning. Would love to stay here again next time in Exeter.
mark s.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
10/10 Excellent
Daniel L.
Jun 2, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness
Great flat in a very interesting city
This flat, overlooking the Cathedral and its square, can't be beaten as for location and convenience. It's within an easy walk of one of the train stations and it's at the centre of town, around the corner from the high street. Lots to do in Exeter, and the public walking tours start on the Cathedral square, so it couldn't be more conductive to full participation. This city is an under-stated gem, and the flat is a new renovation, in pristine condition. Our only complaint is modern new appliances that defy easy understanding; fortunately, instructional manuals are at hand.
Daniel L.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019
10/10 Excellent
Julia B.
May 10, 2019
Great apartment
The apartment is brilliantly located, well equipped, really comfortable.
Julia B.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019
10/10 Excellent
Kim C.
Apr 25, 2019
Weekend away
The flat flat was lovely & spotless.
A great point for setting out & seeing the sights
Kim C.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019
10/10 Excellent
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