Exeter Devon
Bed & Breakfast - Hotels in Exeter
The
city of Exeter has a wealth of things to do and see. The city is full of character,
and steeped in history. Exeter has over 600 shops, including, open-air markets,
quaint antique and curio shops, collectors fairs and of course the large high
street department stores. Whilst it offers all the facilities of a large city,
Exeter has many examples of outstanding architecture and buildings. The city is
surrounded by the lush green Devon countryside, all within a few minutes drive
of the centre.
The city itself, was founded by the Romans. The city walls were constructed by 200AD to defend and protect the city, much of the massive construction remaining today.
At the heart of the city is the spectacular Cathedral church of St. Peter, which rises up from the spacious lawned, Cathedral Close, allowing you to see the full majesty of the cathedral façade.
The two towers of the cathedral, are from the Normal Period, dating from 1110, whilst the majority of the building, including the splendid West Front with its medieval figures of the apostles and prophets, dates from the 14th century.
The Guildhall in the High Street is thought to be the oldest working municipal building in the Country. The main body of the Guildhall, dates back to 1330. The Guildhall has a 15th Century arch-braced timber roof standing behind a Tudor pillared façade built in 1592.
Exeter's quayside features a unique collection of historic industrial buildings and warehouses. The main attraction being the brick built Custom House. This was the first purpose built custom house in the Country - constructed during the reign of Charles II. The warehouses along the quay have now been converted to a variety of antique shops, craft centres, restaurants and tea rooms.
Quality in Tourism / Visit Britain AA
4 stars Tel: 01395-442773
