Old Lodge-Imperial - 2 Min walk to the university - Exeter

6.0

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 51 sq m

Popular amenities

Washer

Kitchen

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Exeter, ENG

University of Exeter1 min walk
Exeter Cathedral14 min walk
Exeter's Historic Quayside3 min drive
Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)25 min drive

We wanted to explore Devon and would have preferred a quiet country location to do so. However none were available for o...

Vernon H.

Sep 28, 2020

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Old Lodge-Imperial - 2 Min walk to the university

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property can only accept bookings from essential workers/permitted travellers, during dates where such guidelines exist. Reasonable evidence must be provided on arrival. If it isn't provided, your booking will be cancelled on arrival.

Situated in the beautiful grounds of the historic and popular Imperial Restaurant in central Exeter, this 1 bedroom, 2 parking space lodge provides an ideal base for people visiting the city on business, for pleasure, or to study. The Imperial is close enough for breakfast, lunch, dinner or drinks, 22 steps across the lawn, but far enough away for a peaceful, undisturbed stay. Perfect for a lazy afternoon in the garden.

New kitchen upgrade planned for November 2020 - Covid has slowed down our plans

You’ll find everything you could possibly want from a short stay apartment right here, and plenty more besides. Let’s start with the overall beautiful presentation. It’s clear that your host has taken time to ensure the apartment features plenty of touches that make a place a home. Prints on the walls. Flowers in vases. A Daily housekeeping service if needed.

The lounge epitomizes the overall look and feel of the apartment. It’s light and airy, thanks to the big windows, and feels like a home from home, courtesy of the modern essentials like the smart TV, the comfy sofas and table football, for some added fun.

Moving into the kitchen and you’ll find all the appliances, utensils, cutlery and crockery needed for your stay, whether you choose a few days, a fortnight, or even longer, you will always be looked after.

Add to that the modern bathroom, and the bedroom with its plush and inviting double bed & patio doors opening out to the garden, what you’ve got is an amazing apartment in a great location, that’s ready to make contractors, students, tourists and anyone else wanting to stay in central Exeter really feel at home.

The bedroom doors open out onto a decked garden, a real sun trap and quite a space to enjoy city living.

Property manager

Lifes 2 Short

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Washer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Exeter

Located in Exeter, this cottage is in the city centre and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Dartmoor National Park and Devon Cliffs Beach. Skirmish Paintball Games Exeter and Topsham Pool are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby power boating, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.

Exeter, ENG

What's nearby

University of Exeter - 1 min walk
Exeter Northcott Theatre - 11 min walk
Exeter Cathedral - 14 min walk
Spacex - 18 min walk
Exeter's Historic Quayside - 3 min drive

Getting around

Exeter St David's Station - 5 min walk
Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

The Imperial - 1 min walk
Pret a Manger - 10 min walk
The Thatched House - 17 min walk
The Gandhi Indian Cuisine - 6 min walk
Tabac - 8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Old Lodge-Imperial - 2 Min walk to the university pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Old Lodge-Imperial - 2 Min walk to the university?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Old Lodge-Imperial - 2 Min walk to the university?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Old Lodge-Imperial - 2 Min walk to the university located?

Located in the heart of Exeter, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of University of Exeter, Bill Douglas Centre and Royal Albert Museum and Art Gallery. RAMM and Harlequins Shopping Centre are also within 15 minutes. Exeter St David's Station is 5 minutes by foot and Exeter Central Station is 8 minutes.

6.0

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8.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

6.0/10

Location

4.0/10

Listing accuracy

6/10 Okay

Vernon H.

28 September 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Disliked: Listing accuracy

Exeter base

We wanted to explore Devon and would have preferred a quiet country location to do so. However none were available for our dates so we took the plunge on a city centre base. The location is ideal with easy walking access to both the city and car access to the main road routes south and east. The property itself was disappointing in that although spacious, was fairly spartan. The lack of manuals /guides etc on how to operate equipment was surprising. There were issues on plumbing, lighting and damp. The main problem in these times though was it is located in the grounds of a large pub frequented by hoardes of students - not ideal for those who want to feel safe

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

About the host

Hosted by Lifes 2 Short

Life’s 2 Short Serviced Accommodation Ltd have been providing accommodation throughout Exeter for the past 2 years, with our in house cleaning, maintenance & housekeeping team your stay should be easy & relaxed.

Please do contact us for a full range of all our apartments.

Why they chose this property

Exeter is fast becoming one of Devon’s most popular destinations, and with so much going on, it’s easy to see why. As it’s a University town, there’s obviously plenty to keep students of all ages happy. Small wonder, then, that no less than 20 new restaurants have opened in the last two years alone.

Being located above The Imperial public house, a building with a history that’s well worth Googling, you’ll have food, drink, entertainment and the venue’s gardens literally on your doorstep.

When you’re ready to venture further afield, you’ll discover Exeter City Centre is just a 5 minute walk away. And what a variety of things there are to do there. Shopping, eating, drinking, walking in parks, of course. But also water-based entertainment like canoeing. How many other city centres offer that?

If you’re here to work, then Exeter’s business district is within walking distance, as is the college and Exeter University for those of you with study to do.

What makes this property unique

Staying somewhere so central, you might expect parking to be a problem. Not so. 2 parking spaces come with the apartment for a £8 per day, per car. Space for 2 cars if needed.

But chances are, once you get here, you’ll be able to get everywhere you need to on foot, or by bike or bus. But it’s always handy to have a car to call on should you be planning to explore more of Devon’s delights, like the beach (just a 25 minute drive away) or Dartmoor (30 mins by car).

And if you’re arriving or departing by train, Exeter St. David’s station is just a 2 minute walk away. Talk about convenient!