Relocating to Exeter

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Starting a new job, moving closer to family, or beginning a fresh chapter in Exeter? We offer a comfortable, practical base for the weeks between deciding to move and properly settling in.

No long-term commitment, all bills included, and a central location that makes getting to know the city straightforward from day one.

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A comfortable Melbury room set up for a stay of several weeks

A proper base while you find your feet

The weeks between arriving in a new city and getting properly settled can be stressful. Having somewhere well-equipped, comfortable, and easy to live in makes a real difference — particularly when you've got a lot else to organise.

Whether it's a few weeks while you get your bearings or ends up being a couple of months while the right place comes together, we can accommodate your timeline. Flexible start dates and no long-term commitment let you settle in easily.

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The right place to start exploring

We're in St James — central, well-connected, and a genuinely good neighbourhood to land in when you're new to the city. Shops, supermarkets, cafés, and transport links are all within easy walking distance, so the practical side of daily life is simple to manage from the start.

Exeter is a compact, navigable city, and being centrally located means you'll get to know it quickly — the areas, the routes, the spots you'll return to. That matters when you're deciding where to look for a home.

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Set up for the practicalities

Every room includes fast WiFi, a workspace, and self-catering facilities — everything you need to maintain a normal routine while your permanent situation takes shape.

If you're here for work and your employer is covering accommodation costs, we can provide a VAT invoice. We can also arrange a parking permit for the street, which is useful if you're driving to property viewings or exploring different parts of the city.

We're happy to share local knowledge too — whether that's neighbourhoods worth considering, practical advice about the city, or just answering questions before you arrive.

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Simple pricing, no surprises

All bills are included — gas, electricity, water, and WiFi. We don't do hidden extras or end-of-stay cleaning fees.

Stays between four and seven weeks automatically qualify for a discount of up to 20% off the nightly rate — no code needed. If you end up staying longer, fixed weekly rates kick in from eight weeks with the balance split into monthly instalments.

If your move-in date shifts — as they often do — get in touch and we'll do our best to accommodate the change.

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Fantastic location, lovely room, comfortable bed and brilliant shower. The resident's kitchen was handy and stocked with tea, coffee, and plenty of crockery/pans etc. Living room area was nice, and had a small library of games available. Overall had a very charming feel to the place.

Rated 4 out of 5
Kiera — Tripadvisor