Exeter, self-catering holiday cottages, barns, rural retreats and lodges to rent in Devon, England

18 properties

Online Booking Available
Viewed 16 times recently.
Price from £2900
Next available 22/03 to 03/04/23
Special Offer 21/03 to 24/03/23
sleeps 6  - 12 guests 6 - 12
5 bedrooms 5
5 bathrooms 5
no dogs allowed

5 bedroom Luxury Group Accommodation

Luxurious 5 bedroom timber-clad holiday home in the Blackdown Hills, sleeps 12 and complete with swim spa, outdoor table tennis, BBQ lodge and children's play area

Facilities & Features: Digital TVFree Wifi

Family-Friendly
Viewed 32 times recently.
Price from £500
Next available 24/03 to 17/06/23
no booking fee
sleeps 1  - 3 guests 1 - 3
1 bedrooms 1
1 bathrooms 1
dog-friendly cottage   ,  1 dog(s) welcome  1

1 bedroom Stone-built Cottage

Lovely romantic retreat for two with charm, character and valley views, situated in the Blackdown Hills in Devon and benefiting from access to the owner's outdoor swimming pool (heated by solar power)

Facilities & Features: TVFree WifiHeated pool
Online Booking Available
Viewed 16 times recently.
Price from £1184
Next available 25/03 to 09/04/23
sleeps 2  - 4 guests 2 - 4
2 bedrooms 2
1 bathrooms 1
dog-friendly cottage   ,  1 dog(s) welcome  1

2 bedroom Rural Retreat

2 bedroom pet-friendly rural thatched country cottage with countryside views, near Tiverton in Devon

Facilities & Features: TVFree Wifi
4 star

Online Booking Available
Viewed 15 times recently.
Price from £999
Next available 27/03 to 26/05/23
sleeps 1  - 10 guests 1 - 10
5 bedrooms 5
3 bathrooms 3
no dogs allowed

5 bedroom Barn Conversion

Looking for a 5 bedroom holiday home in Devon with the wow factor? Stylish and beautifully decorated with the added bonus of an outdoor swimming pool, a private hot tub, a children's play area with swings, slide and climbing area, views out over the Blackdown Hills, plus an outdoor BBQ lodge, Foxhill Lodge sleeps up to 8 people and is bound to impress

Facilities & Features: Gold Award Winning CottageTVFree WifiOutdoor Hot TubHeated pool
5 star

Online Booking Available
Viewed 28 times recently.
Price from £1880
Next available 27/03 to 03/04/23
sleeps 1  - 12 guests 1 - 12
7 bedrooms 7
6 bathrooms 6
no dogs allowed

7 bedroom Thatched Country House

Elegant thatched farmhouse and converted dairy, sleeping up to 12, with hot tub, table tennis, pool table and BBQ lodge set next to fields and farmlands in the Blackdown Hills

Facilities & Features: TVFree WifiGames roomOutdoor Hot Tub

Family-Friendly
Viewed 14 times recently.
Price from £495
Next available 25/03 to 01/04/23
sleeps 1  - 4 guests 1 - 4
1 bedrooms 1
1 bathrooms 1
dog-friendly cottage   ,  2 dog(s) welcome  2

1 bedroom Barn Conversion

Romantic pet-friendly holiday home nestled in rural South Devon, ideal for 2 or 2 adults plus 2 kids, close to the English Riviera Coastline

Facilities & Features: Digital TVFree Wifi
Online Booking Available
Viewed 43 times recently.
This owner/agency is showing availability but has not provided full pricing information.
Price from £999
Next available 17/04 to 19/05/23
sleeps 1  - 13 guests 1 - 13
5 bedrooms 5
3 bathrooms 3
no dogs allowed

5 bedroom Large Country House

Stunning gold award winning, 5 star rated country house in Devon boasting a swimming pool, a private hot tub and games room along with views of the Culm Valley and Blackdown Hills, ideal for big family holidays or groups of friends (hen weekend and stag weekend bookings welcome)

Facilities & Features: Gold Award Winning CottageTVFree WifiGames roomOutdoor Hot TubSaunaHeated pool
5 star

Online Booking Available
Viewed 35 times recently.
This owner/agency is showing availability but has not provided full pricing information.
Price from £1970
Next available 17/04 to 21/04/23
sleeps 2  - 14 guests 2 - 14
6 bedrooms 6
6 bathrooms 6
dog-friendly cottage   ,  1 dog(s) welcome  1

6 bedroom Log Cabin

Luxury 6 bedroom holiday lodge, pet-friendly with indoor heated swimming pool, situated by the Quantock Hills, close to the beautiful Jurassic Coast

Facilities & Features: TVGames roomHeated pool
5 star

Family-Friendly
Viewed 29 times recently.
This owner/agency is showing availability but has not provided full pricing information.
Price from £250
Next available 22/03 to 01/04/23
Special Offer 21/03 to 01/04/23
sleeps 2  - 6 guests 2 - 6
3 bedrooms 3
1 bathrooms 1
dog-friendly cottage   ,  3 dog(s) welcome  3

3 bedroom Cottage

Detached country cottage with character features and lawned gardens, family-friendly and pet-friendly, an ideal rural retreat from which to discover some of the best that Devon has to offer

Facilities & Features: TVFree Wifi
Online Booking Available
Viewed 8 times recently.
This owner/agency is showing availability but has not provided full pricing information.
Price from £350
sleeps 2  - 6 guests 2 - 6
3 bedrooms 3
2 bathrooms 2
dog-friendly cottage   ,  3 dog(s) welcome  3

3 bedroom Farm Cottage

Welcoming 3 bedroom dog-friendly holiday home near Sidmouth in the East Devon AONB with access to onsite fishing lake, children’s play area with swings and slide, table tennis and tennis court

Facilities & Features: TVFree WifiTennis court
This owner/agency is showing availability but has not provided full pricing information.
Price from £2300
Next available 14/04 to 21/04/23
sleeps 10  - 14 guests 10 - 14
5 bedrooms 5
3 bathrooms 3
no dogs allowed

5 bedroom Big Holiday House

5 bedroom holiday house with games room and spa hall with hot tub and swimming pool, ideal for a relaxing holiday in Devon’s Culm Valley

Facilities & Features: TVFree WifiGames roomIndoor Hot TubHeated pool

Online Booking Available
Viewed 17 times recently.
This owner/agency is showing availability but has not provided full pricing information.
Price from £350
Next available 22/03 to 13/05/23
sleeps 2  - 6 guests 2 - 6
3 bedrooms 3
2 bathrooms 2
dog-friendly cottage   ,  3 dog(s) welcome  3

3 bedroom Farm Cottage

3 bedroom pet-friendly holiday home in the East Devon AONB, close to Sidmouth and with table tennis, a tennis court and a fishing lake on sites

Facilities & Features: Digital TVFree WifiTennis court
Family-Friendly
Viewed 18 times recently.
This owner/agency is showing availability but has not provided full pricing information.
Price from £1950
Next available 10/04 to 14/04/23
sleeps 10  - 16 guests 10 - 16
7 bedrooms 7
7 bathrooms 7
dog-friendly cottage   ,  2 dog(s) welcome  2

7 bedroom Group Accommodation

Stylish high quality 7 bedroom barn conversion with countryside views and warm bubbly outdoor hot tub, ideal for big groups of friends or family, just 10 minutes’ drive from Jurassic coast

Facilities & Features: TVFree WifiOutdoor Hot Tub

Family-Friendly
Viewed 15 times recently.
Sorry, this owner/agency has not provided availability information.
Price from £430
sleeps 1  - 8 guests 1 - 8
3 bedrooms 3
2 bathrooms 2
dog-friendly cottage   ,  2 dog(s) welcome  2

3 bedroom Barn Conversion

Beautiful 3 bedroom barn conversion with tranquil orchard garden which is both family-friendly and pet-friendly, nestled in the Blackdown Hills just a short distance from the inspirational scenery of the Jurassic coast

Facilities & Features: Silver Award Winning CottageTVFree Wifi
4 star
Sorry, this owner/agency has not provided availability information.
Price from £4950
sleeps 1  - 16 guests 1 - 16
8 bedrooms 8
5 bathrooms 5
dog-friendly cottage   ,  2 dog(s) welcome  2

8 bedroom Castle

Unique Devonshire fairytale tower house with 8 bedrooms, with a location within 12 acres of gardens and grounds, a private hot tub and indoor heated swimming pool, this is a very special place to stay

Facilities & Features: TVFree WifiOutdoor Hot TubHeated pool
* Price quoted is not inclusive of any applicable booking fees or local charges.
The historic city of Exeter is found within Devon in the West Country. This beautiful city is set on the River Exe and is a lovely destination for a self-catering break. The city centre is wonderful, with spectacular historic architecture providing a great sense of character.

What Exeter offers for Self-Catering Breaks


There is plenty to do in and around Exeter with an array of amenities in the city centre and stunning surrounding countryside landscapes offering a chance for holidaymakers to explore. This Devonshire city is a popular destination for many as it is attractive, full of charm and offers a unique holiday experience. There are various guided tours of the city available ranging from historical tours to ghost tours which can help introduce you to this special city.  

Attractions in and around the city include Exeter Cathedral, Lawrence Castle, Exeter’s Underground Passages and Killerton House and Gardens.  There is also a great range of activities on offer in this city ranging from shopping and spas to active options such as climbing or paintballing.  With such a diverse range of attractions there should be something for everyone on offer in Exeter.

If you yearn for some greenery on your city break then head for Dartmoor National Park, just a few miles from Exeter.  Dartmoor National Park offers excellent walks and a chance to spend time amongst nature.

Browse below to view the available selection of cottages and self-catering accommodation in and around Exeter. Click on the photos to find out more information about each property,

Book a Exeter cottage and look forward to discovering some of the best of Devon on holiday.