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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.
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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. Powderham Castle is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Dartmoor National Park and Devon Cliffs Beach. Exeter Phoenix Centre and St Sidwells Point Leisure Centre are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby power boating, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
Royal Albert Museum and Art Gallery - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Exeter Phoenix Centre - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
Exeter Cathedral - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
Exeter's Historic Quayside - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
Getting around
Exeter St David's Station - 5 min walk
Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 25 min drive
Restaurants
The Imperial - 1 min walk
The Thatched House - 17 min walk
Starbucks - 4 min walk
The Exploding Bakery - 8 min walk
Pret a Manger - 10 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.
How much does it cost to stay at Old Lodge-Imperial - 2 Min walk to the university?
As of 28 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Old Lodge-Imperial - 2 Min walk to the university on 3 May 2026 start from AU$322, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Old Lodge-Imperial - 2 Min walk to the university?
On-site parking is available at the 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.
Reviews
6.0
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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
Vernon H.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Oct 2020
Thank you for your review, some of your feedback is surprising to read & I hope you understand that due to Covid we aren’t allowed to leave any paper manuals, but were on hand to assist when the over mirror lights went & spoke regularly.
Kind regards
Vicky
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!