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The Edwardian
30 and 32 Heavitree Road, ExeterTelephone: 01392 276102 and 254699
Fax: 01392 253393
AA 4 Stars
 | A warm welcome to high standards of personal care at our award winning home. It has been thoughtfully refurbished, and the attention to detail is evident in the antiques and china lovingly collected by Michael and Kay. |
| All of the 12 bedrooms are en suite; one twin bedded room, one double and one room with 5' Sleigh bed and sofa are is on the ground floor. All have remote control televisions, individual heating thermostats, double glazing, direct dial telephones, and tea and coffee making facilities. Additionally, five larger bedroom shave four poster/ heavenly beds with clock radio/ alarms ideal for making any stay special. The others have antique brass, wrought iron or period wooden bedsteads - one with a canopy. Some rooms, at the rear, have views of the Haldon Hills, and the folly, known as Belvedere Tower. There is a choice of single, double, twin bedded, or family rooms. For guests comfort smoking is not permitted in bedrooms. |   |
| 1 family room - with double bed and single bed 3 four-poster rooms - all with 5' beds - and sofas (a larger room) 1 double room with 5' sleigh bed and sofa (a larger room) 2 twin-bedded rooms, both with two single beds 4 double rooms  (3 rooms are on the ground floor - one twin-bedded with two single beds, one double room, and one double room with 5' sleigh bed. |
  | Enjoy a freshly prepared English, vegetarian, or continental breakfast in one of our pretty dining rooms. We do not serve evening meals, as the are so many excellent eating places nearby. Information is available about these. An iron and ironing board are available. Car Parking is not a problem. Limited parking is available with priority given to disabled guests, however there is a large car park opposite (FREE overnight) with restricted car parking alongside - opposite our front doors. |
| The Family Michael and Kay Rattenbury's families have resided in rural Devon for generations. They take great pleasure in helping guests plan their stay in this beautiful area. Many maps and guide books are available in the superb Edwardian Residents' Lounge. |
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| Tariff Single occupancy of double or twin bedded room from £55.00 Double or twin bedded room from £75.00 (family prices on application) All prices include VAT and full English Breakfast |
| Excellent Touring Base Medieval Exeter is well situated to take advantage of rail, bus and road links: all within 5 minutes of the Edwardian. We especially recommend Dartmoor and Exmoor National Parks, East and South Devon with its picturesque thatched cottages, and the coastal resort of Torbay, and naval Dartmouth. Many guests travel further afield to Regency Bath, Salisbury's Cathedral, King Arthur's Tintagel, Artists' St Ives, Land's End and Padstow. APPROXIMATELY ONE HOUR'S DRIVE TO THE FAMOUS "EDEN PROJECT" IN CORNWALL, which many of our guests visit from 'The Edwardian'. |
| Unique Heart of the City Location Only five minutes walk to the historic city centre, with its 900-year-old Guildhall, Cathedral and Castle Tower; and underground passageways. Alternatively The Pyramids leisure centre and swimming pool is almost next door. Eaasy access to main campus of theUniversity of Exeter. St Lukes Campus/peninsular medical school are 100 metres from 'the Edwardian'. Close to coach/bus station and easy access to the Met office; and Junction 29 of the M5 Motorway. |
| History Nos 30 and 32 were built as private residences on the Alexandra Nursery site. In 1912 the architect, John Archibald Lucas, sold no 30 to Miss Elizabeth Alice Bunclark. No 32 was converted from the Rectory for the parish of St. Sidwell into a guest house in 1963. Several guests have recalled their confirmation classes here during the war years. No 30 was converted into guest accommodation during the 1970's. |
| Payment To avoid confusion while breakfast is being served, it would be helpful if guests pay the evening prior to departure. |
| Sunday arrivals Check in either before 12 noon or after 4 pm. Saturday arrivals Preferably between 12 noon and 6pm. |
| Directions from M5 From Junction 29 follow signs to CITY CENTRE. Continue for two miles past Heavitree shops. Follow the white lines towards the city centre. You will find 'The Edwardian' on the left hand side of Heavitree Road, after Exeter University's School of Education (St. Luke's). CAR PARKING is directly opposite. |
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