About The HotelThis elegant 4-star hotel is situated in the heart of the historic city of Exeter, opposite Central railway station and just 5 miles from the M5 motorway.
The hotel offers 90 recently refurbished bedrooms including deluxe rooms and suites. Drakes Restaurant is located on the ground floor and offers Rosette-awarded, traditional British cuisine created by head chef, John Sarginson. Drakes Bar is the place to go if you are looking for a more informal dining experience, whilst Nelsons Lounge offers light snacks throughout the day, together with delicious afternoon teas. The comfortable surroundings make the perfect location for a relaxing glass of wine after a long day.
With its friendly service and fine surroundings, Thistle Exeter is the perfect place to stay whether you are in the city for a brief business visit or a more leisurely holiday.
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Local Attractions
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Exeter (0km) - Exeter is a busy port and cathedral city on the River Exe in Devon.Stroll along the quay to see the Customs House,visit the Tower Clock of St. Mary's Steps,the old Guildhall (a great museum),and Roman pavement(in the old Court House on Waterbeer Street).
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Exeter Cathedral (0km) - The beautiful Exeter Cathedral was built on the camp of the Roman Army's II Augustan Legion. There is archaeological evidence to suggest that the site has been used for Christian worship since the 5th century.
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Buckfast Abbey (10km) - The abbey is the home of Benedictine monks. The first monastery was founded in 1018, but was suppressed by Henry VIII in 1539, and refounded in 1882. Buckfast now welcomes almost 1/2 million visitors each year.
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Dartmoor National Park (30km) - Visit nearby Dartmoor National Park, with its truly beautiful wild landscape- a 365-sq-mi/945-sq-km dome of granite covered with heather and bracken.The park has hundreds of miles of footpaths and one of the last castles built in England, Drogo.
Restaurants and BarsBreakfast
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Breakfast served from 7:00 hours to 10:00 hours
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Full English 10.95
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Breakfast Buffet .00
Lunch
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Lunch served from 12:30 hours to 14:00 hours
Dinner
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Dinner served from 12:30 hours to 14:00 hours
Getting There
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Road
From m5 junction 30, take a379 head to Exeter/Dawish. At roundabout follow b3182 towards city centre. Follow signs to Central rail station, hotel is opposite.
There is limited parking spaces available at a charge of 5.00 per 24 hours. Spaces are allocated on a first-come-first-served basis and cannot be reserved in advance.
Railway and the Tube
Exeter Central Rail Station is adjacent to the hotel.
Air
From Exeter Airport either by bus / car, join the A30 at Clyst Honiton towards Exeter. Follow signs to City Centre, pass the High Street on the left and keep going until you reach the roundabout by Exeter H.M. Prison. Turn left and at the next roundabout turn left again into Queen Street. The hotel is on the right, opposite Central Station. |
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Nearest Motorway or Main Road, M5
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Junction No., 30 - 7km
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Airport Name, EXT - 6km
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Nearest Major Train Station, Exeter, St Davids
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Nearest Local Train Station, Exeter, Central Station
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Nearest Coach/Bus Station, Exeter
*Directions included in email booking confirmation Ready to Go? |
