Kitchen diner with table for 8 people, breakfast bar and sofa. Sitting room with 2 large sofas and a chair, footstool and TV with all major streaming platforms. Downstairs bathroom, and ensuite to the super king/ twin room. Mud kitchen with working tap in the garden for children to play with. There are also 2 swings. Super king master bedroom with ensuite on 3rd floor. Master en-suite bathroom. Large downstairs room with double doors onto the garden and en-suite. Can be made up as a twin or su ... Large downstairs room with double doors onto the garden. Can be made up as a twin, like this, or a s ... Children’s room with pull out mattress underneath bed to accommodate 2 in this room. Children’s room with pull out mattress underneath bed to accommodate 2 in this room. Stoke Woods, 5 minute drive away Babbacombe and Oddicombe beaches. You can get here down an old Funicular railway! Haldon forest, 15 minute drive away Bantham beach Canonteign Falls. The tallest waterfall in England. 25 minute drive away Mothercombe beach Dartmouth

 

Premium #28034

Beautiful spacious 4 bed family home close to Exeter city centre.

House • Devon United Kingdom

    8 Guests   
    4 Bedrooms   
    3 Bathrooms   
    Pets welcome
  Primary home

Exchange types accepted

  Simultaneous  
  Non-Simultaneous  
  Non-Reciprocal  
  Hospitality  
Hospitality Description: We have a double or twin en suite room and can offer short hospitality stays when available.

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Listed  August 2024
Views  1851

General Overview

Bright and spacious 4 bedroom family home 5 minutes from the centre of Exeter city by car. Comfortably sleeps 8 people with lots of space to eat, play and enjoy time together. One room on the ground floor, great for multi generational stays. Quiet garden with swings, BBQ, seating and spa tub in the summer months. 50m from a bus stop, 800m to a train station, fantastic location for seeing the city and travelling further to explore Devon.

The Space

The house is a renovated 4 bedroom 1930’s semi detached property. Downstairs there is a sitting room with 2 large sofas and a chair, large TV and games available, a huge spacious kitchen diner with a breakfast bar, table and seating for 8 people, sofa and lots of children’s toys. The kitchen has a large 4 oven, 5 hob oven, microwave, coffee machine and is well stocked with crockery and cooking tools! Downstairs there is a walk through uliity area with washing machine and tumble drier leading to the downstairs bedroom with en-suite shower. The beds can be arranged as a super long or two singles on request. From the kitchen and downstairs bedroom there are large French doors to the peaceful garden which has patio area, comfy seating, a BBQ and hot tub in the summer. There is a grass section with children’s swings, toys, mud kitchen and washing line. Upstairs on the first floor is a family bathroom with bath and above bath shower, and two children’s bedrooms. Both have single beds and under bed mattresses so can sleep up to 2 children in each. On the third floor is a bright loft master bedroom with super king bed and en-suite shower room.

Guest Access

3 floors, guests have full access to 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, sitting room and large kitchen diner and garden. Only one small office is locked during guest stays.

Features


Washer
Washer
Dishwasher
Dishwasher
Clothes dryer
Clothes dryer
Oven
Oven
Microwave
Microwave
Coffee machine
Coffee machine
Fridge
Fridge
Iron
Iron
Heating
Heating
TV
TV
WiFi
WiFi
Bathtub
Bathtub
Smoke alarms
Smoke alarms
Bed sheets
Bed sheets
Fireplace
Fireplace
Toys
Toys
BBQ
BBQ
Hot tub
Hot tub
Garden / yard
Garden / yard
Deck / patio / courtyard / terrace
Deck / patio / courtyard / terrace
EV Home Charger
EV Home Charger

Accessibility

Easy entrance 
Accessible bedroom 
Accessible toilet 

House Rules

    Suitable for infants under 2
    Suitable for children ages 2-12
    Pets welcome
    No smoking

Allergens

    Cat free
    Smoke free

Dates of Availability

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Available


Neighbourhood

The house is 5 minutes drive from the vibrant and historical city of Exeter. It’s easy to drive around, off road parking is available at the house. For public transport the house is 50m from a bus stop, 800m to a train station, fantastic location for seeing the city and travelling further to explore Devon. The neighbourhood is a peaceful, full of families and locals. There is a park just 5 minutes walk away with a coffee shop, play are and paddling pools in the summer. There is a small high street a 10 minute walk away with shops, cafes and small supermarkets. Larger supermarkets are just 5 minutes drive. The city which is 5 minutes drive or approximately 20 minutes on the bus has shops, restaurants, museums, the beautiful Cathedral and Castle. Devon has many fantastic tourist attractions and we send a list of recommendations and links to all guests. The house is a 20 minute drive to a large beautiful sandy beach and there are many other local beaches less that 1 hours drive or train ride. There are local forests, river and canals to visit all within 20 minutes of the house. Exeter is a fantastic base To explore Devon, Cornwall, Somerset and Dorset.

Getting to my home

Driving is easiest to get to the house but buses, trains and taxis are all possible too.

Nearest airport

Exeter airport is 15 minutes drive and larger airports and cities such as Bristol (1.5 hours) and London (2.5-3.5 hours) are accessible via car, train or bus route.

Map of Approximate Location


Feedback

  • Emma and Sim’s home is wonderful! It is spacious and light, with comfy beds and lots of toys for the kid’s play with. We had a brilliant time playing games together and relaxing in the hot tub. There is also an ice bath which I loved and made me feel (along with the hot tub) like I was on a spa holiday! The house is really well located to explore both Devon and Dorset, with great transport links. Being from a bit further south in Devon it was nice to be able to meet with my family in familiar places but also explore the Jurassic coast in Dorset with ease. Emma made sure we felt welcome and comfortable and was always available to answer any questions. Thank you all so much!
    Home Feedback: Daisy stayed with Emma 3 months ago
  • Thanks for the lovely review! It was a joy to host you and your family x
    Emma replied 3 months ago
  • Emma's home is a lovely, spacious house. We loved the bright living room with the open plan kitchen and a view on the garden but also the airy master bedroom was very comfortable. The home is perfect for (young) kids; lots of toys and everything else you need for children. Emma even left out a high chair and a travel cot (even though her own girls are slightly older) which was perfect and very convenient. I think the biggest hit with the kids was the hottub, they jumped straight in after arrival and every day since. Exeter and Devon offer so much to see and do. City with old town architecture, beaches, waterfalls, steam trains, etc etc. However, the park around the corner is just perfect as well (splash pool, mini skate park, BMX cross track), our kids wanted to go there every day. Emma let us borrow the kids bikes, which was very much appreciated. Communication was Emma before and during the simultaneous exchange was easy and quick. They were so easy going with any questions we had. We felt very welcome in the home.
    Home Feedback: Annelot stayed with Emma 4 months ago
  • We had a great stay at Emma's house. The contact was easy. The house was very nice. There was everything you need to play and have fun with children. The house is very spacious with a well-equipped garden. In addition, there is a very nice playground near the house with a café perfect for relaxing. We visited the underground passages of Exeter, the cathedral, we went to the beach, visited a very beautiful waterfall. The region is quiet, ideal for recharging your batteries with your family. We loved exchanging with Emma who gave us good advice for our visits. We have very good memories of our stay.
    Home Feedback: selma stayed with Emma 8 months ago
  • We have had an amazing time at Emma & Sim's house in Exeter. We had great communication before, during & coming home too. Their house is as lovely as it looks in the photos, plenty of room & we could each take our dogs to each others homes, which was great! The house is spotless, but in a homely way. I loved the girls artwork & photos. We felt very comfortable there. It is a great base to explore Devon & into Cornwall too. Many thanks for a seamless swap!
    Home Feedback: Darren stayed with Emma 1 year ago
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Emma

We are a family of four, Emma a former Headteacher, Sim a leisure contract manager and our two lovely girls aged 8 and 5. We love to travel and explore new places and are open to new adventures around the world. We are a host family for international students and also love hosting those swapping with us, helping people discover the adventures of Devon from our home. Our home is a beautiful spacious house close to the historic city of Exeter. Sleeps 8, great location for sightseeing and access to the South West, toys for children, lovely garden and hot tub in summer months.
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"We’re looking for mini adventures for long weekends within 3 hours of Devon, and longer trips in the school holidays."

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27 Dec 2025 - 3 Jan 2026
"Looking for a Scottish break over NYE for 2 families. We are 4 adults and 4 children who are respectful and kind. We could travel for up to 7 nights but could be just 5."