Exeter's compact city centre makes it easy to explore on foot, but arriving by car can be a challenge without a reserved spot. These six central hotels offer free on-site parking, so you can park once and walk to the cathedral, the historic quayside pubs, or the shops along the High Street. Options range from the exceptional Gras Lawn B&B-with its garden view rooms and walk-in showers-to the family-run St Andrews Hotel, where a full English breakfast is served each morning. Budgets vary from modest guesthouse rates to more refined stays, but all include free WiFi and breakfast choices that cater to vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free diets.
For a riverside setting, the recently converted Headweir Mill House sits on the banks of the Exe, just a 10-minute walk from Exeter Cathedral. It offers free parking, a garden, and rooms with Nespresso machines and luxury bedding. The Oakcliffe, a Victorian townhouse near the train station, provides elegant rooms with a courtyard and views of the cathedral. Both the Telstar and Gras Lawn are popular with couples and business travellers, while families appreciate the free parking and family rooms at St Andrews Hotel. With Exeter St Davids station 15 minutes on foot and the M5 less than 4 miles away, these hotels give you a stress-free base for exploring Dartmoor or the coast.