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The Turks Head

202 High Street
Rated 8.8 in 992 reviews

The Turks Head in Exeter is a charming accommodation choice nestled in the heart of this historic city. Known for blending comfort with character, The Turks Head offers a relaxed and inviting atmosphere, appealing to a wide range of travelers. As a boutique hotel, it provides a unique and personalized experience, ensuring that guests feel special and well-cared for during their stay.

The building itself is steeped in history, offering glimpses into the past with its well-preserved architecture and decor. The rooms are thoughtfully designed to provide both style and comfort, featuring modern amenities that cater to the needs of today's travelers. Each room is tastefully decorated, offering a subtle elegance that complements the hotel's historic charm.

The location is another highlight of The Turks Head, as it is conveniently situated near some of Exeter's most notable attractions. Guests can easily explore the rich history and culture of the city, from the stunning Exeter Cathedral to the captivating exhibits at the Royal Albert Memorial Museum. For those who enjoy shopping and dining, the hotel is within walking distance of a variety of shops, cafes, and restaurants, offering local and international cuisine.

In addition to its attractive accommodations, The Turks Head also offers friendly and attentive service, with a dedicated team committed to making each guest's stay memorable. Whether visiting for business or leisure, The Turks Head provides a comfortable and stylish retreat in the vibrant city of Exeter.

Climate and Weather

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Michelin Restaurants in Exeter and near The Turks Head

Exeter Cathedral
Exeter Cathedral
Anglican cathedral, and the seat of the Bishop of Exeter in England, UK
130m / 140yd
Mary Harris Memorial Chapel of the Holy Trinity
Mary Harris Memorial Chapel of the Holy Trinity
Chapel in the University of Exeter, Devon, England, UK
1.1km / 0.71mi
Portway
Portway
Roman road that ran from Silchester to Weymouth
450m / 490yd
Royal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery
Royal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery
Museum and art gallery in Exeter, Devon, England, UK
170m / 190yd
Rougemont Castle
Rougemont Castle
Castle in Exeter, Devon, England, UK
240m / 270yd
Sacred Heart Church, Exeter
Sacred Heart Church, Exeter
Parish church in Exeter, Devon, England, UK
210m / 230yd
Northernhay Gardens
Northernhay Gardens
Public park in Exeter, Devon, England, UK
240m / 260yd
St Martin's Church
St Martin's Church
Church in Exeter, UK
140m / 150yd
Exeter War Memorial
Exeter War Memorial
War memorial in Exeter, Devon, England
330m / 360yd
St Nicholas Priory
St Nicholas Priory
Grade I listed priory in Exeter, United Kingdom
270m / 290yd
Old Exe Bridge
Old Exe Bridge
Ruined medieval bridge in Exeter, Devon, England
0.5km / 0.32mi
St Michael and All Angels Church, Mount Dinham, Exeter
St Michael and All Angels Church, Mount Dinham, Exeter
Grade I listed church in Exeter, Devon, England, UK
380m / 410yd
St David's Church, Exeter
St David's Church, Exeter
Church in Exeter, Devon, England, UK
0.6km / 0.39mi
St Petrock's Church, Exeter
St Petrock's Church, Exeter
Church in Exeter, Devon, England, UK
60m / 60yd
Bill Douglas Cinema Museum
Bill Douglas Cinema Museum
Museum and research facility at the University of Exeter
1.1km / 0.7mi
Rougemont Gardens
Rougemont Gardens
Gardens adjacent to Rougemont Castle
230m / 250yd
St Mary Arches Church
St Mary Arches Church
Grade I listed church in Exeter, Devon, England, UK
160m / 180yd
St Olave's Church
St Olave's Church
Church in Exeter, England
220m / 240yd
Custom House, Wharfinger's House And Attached Warehouse
Custom House, Wharfinger's House And Attached Warehouse
Grade I listed building in Exeter, Devon, England, UK
490m / 0.31mi
Church of St Mary Steps
Church of St Mary Steps
Grade I listed church in Exeter, Devon, England, UK
420m / 460yd
St Pancras Church, Exeter
St Pancras Church, Exeter
Grade II listed church in Exeter, Devon, England, UK
50m / 60yd
St Stephen's Church, Exeter
St Stephen's Church, Exeter
Church in Exeter, Devon, England, UK
160m / 170yd
Church of Saint Michael and All Angels, Heavitree
Church of Saint Michael and All Angels, Heavitree
Church in Exeter, Devon, England, UK
1.8km / 1.1mi
Exeter Mosque
Exeter Mosque
Mosque in Devon, England
0.8km / 0.49mi
Tuckers Hall
Tuckers Hall
House in Exeter, Devon, England, UK
370m / 400yd
Equestrian statue of Redvers Buller
Equestrian statue of Redvers Buller
Statue in Exeter, Devon, England, UK
0.6km / 0.39mi
St Thomas the Apostle's Church, Exeter
St Thomas the Apostle's Church, Exeter
Church in Exeter, Devon, England, UK
1.1km / 0.68mi
Belmont Park
Belmont Park
Park in Exeter, Devon, England, UK
1.1km / 0.67mi
Sidwell Street Methodist Church
Sidwell Street Methodist Church
Church in Exeter, Devon, England, UK
0.8km / 0.51mi
Chapel At St Anne's Almshouses
Chapel At St Anne's Almshouses
Chapel in Exeter, Devon, England, UK
1km / 0.65mi
St Matthew's Church
St Matthew's Church
Church in Exeter, Devon
0.9km / 0.59mi
Seventh-day Adventist Church
Seventh-day Adventist Church
Protestant Christian denomination
0.7km / 0.43mi
St Clare’s Chapel
St Clare’s Chapel
Chapel in Exeter, Devon, EX2
1.6km / 1mi
Church of St Leonard, Exeter
Church of St Leonard, Exeter
Church building in Exeter, Devon, England, UK
0.9km / 0.54mi
The Trafalgar Way
490m / 0.31mi
Remains Of St Catherine's Chapel
Remains Of St Catherine's Chapel
Chapel in Exeter, Devon, England, UK
200m / 210yd
Remains Of St Catherine's Almshouses
Remains Of St Catherine's Almshouses
Almshouse in Exeter, Devon, England, UK
170m / 190yd
Statue of Lord Iddesleigh
Statue of Lord Iddesleigh
Statue in Exeter, Devon, England, UK
430m / 480yd
Devonshire Volunteers Memorial
Devonshire Volunteers Memorial
Memorial in Exeter, Devon, England, UK
390m / 430yd
Devon County War Memorial
Devon County War Memorial
World War I memorial in Exeter, Devon, England, UK
80m / 90yd
Statue of Sir Thomas Dyke Acland
Statue of Sir Thomas Dyke Acland
Statue in Exeter, Devon, England, UK
280m / 300yd
Danes Castle
Danes Castle
Castle in Exeter, Devon, England, UK
0.6km / 0.4mi
Statue of Sir John Dinham
Statue of Sir John Dinham
Statue in Exeter, Devon, England, UK
300m / 330yd
24, West Street
24, West Street
Building in Exeter, Devon, England, UK
440m / 490yd
Exeter city walls
Exeter city walls
Scheduled monument in Exeter, Devon, England, UK
180m / 200yd

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Exeter Cathedral
Exeter Cathedral
Anglican cathedral, and the seat of the Bishop of Exeter in England, UK
130m / 140yd
Mary Harris Memorial Chapel of the Holy Trinity
Mary Harris Memorial Chapel of the Holy Trinity
Chapel in the University of Exeter, Devon, England, UK
1.1km / 0.71mi
Portway
Portway
Roman road that ran from Silchester to Weymouth
450m / 490yd
Royal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery
Royal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery
Museum and art gallery in Exeter, Devon, England, UK
170m / 190yd
Rougemont Castle
Rougemont Castle
Castle in Exeter, Devon, England, UK
240m / 270yd
Sacred Heart Church, Exeter
Sacred Heart Church, Exeter
Parish church in Exeter, Devon, England, UK
210m / 230yd
Northernhay Gardens
Northernhay Gardens
Public park in Exeter, Devon, England, UK
240m / 260yd
St Martin's Church
St Martin's Church
Church in Exeter, UK
140m / 150yd
Exeter War Memorial
Exeter War Memorial
War memorial in Exeter, Devon, England
330m / 360yd
St Nicholas Priory
St Nicholas Priory
Grade I listed priory in Exeter, United Kingdom
270m / 290yd
Old Exe Bridge
Old Exe Bridge
Ruined medieval bridge in Exeter, Devon, England
0.5km / 0.32mi
St Michael and All Angels Church, Mount Dinham, Exeter
St Michael and All Angels Church, Mount Dinham, Exeter
Grade I listed church in Exeter, Devon, England, UK
380m / 410yd
St David's Church, Exeter
St David's Church, Exeter
Church in Exeter, Devon, England, UK
0.6km / 0.39mi
St Petrock's Church, Exeter
St Petrock's Church, Exeter
Church in Exeter, Devon, England, UK
60m / 60yd
Bill Douglas Cinema Museum
Bill Douglas Cinema Museum
Museum and research facility at the University of Exeter
1.1km / 0.7mi
Rougemont Gardens
Rougemont Gardens
Gardens adjacent to Rougemont Castle
230m / 250yd
St Mary Arches Church
St Mary Arches Church
Grade I listed church in Exeter, Devon, England, UK
160m / 180yd
St Olave's Church
St Olave's Church
Church in Exeter, England
220m / 240yd
Custom House, Wharfinger's House And Attached Warehouse
Custom House, Wharfinger's House And Attached Warehouse
Grade I listed building in Exeter, Devon, England, UK
490m / 0.31mi
Church of St Mary Steps
Church of St Mary Steps
Grade I listed church in Exeter, Devon, England, UK
420m / 460yd
St Pancras Church, Exeter
St Pancras Church, Exeter
Grade II listed church in Exeter, Devon, England, UK
50m / 60yd
St Stephen's Church, Exeter
St Stephen's Church, Exeter
Church in Exeter, Devon, England, UK
160m / 170yd
Church of Saint Michael and All Angels, Heavitree
Church of Saint Michael and All Angels, Heavitree
Church in Exeter, Devon, England, UK
1.8km / 1.1mi
Exeter Mosque
Exeter Mosque
Mosque in Devon, England
0.8km / 0.49mi
Tuckers Hall
Tuckers Hall
House in Exeter, Devon, England, UK
370m / 400yd
Equestrian statue of Redvers Buller
Equestrian statue of Redvers Buller
Statue in Exeter, Devon, England, UK
0.6km / 0.39mi
St Thomas the Apostle's Church, Exeter
St Thomas the Apostle's Church, Exeter
Church in Exeter, Devon, England, UK
1.1km / 0.68mi
Belmont Park
Belmont Park
Park in Exeter, Devon, England, UK
1.1km / 0.67mi
Sidwell Street Methodist Church
Sidwell Street Methodist Church
Church in Exeter, Devon, England, UK
0.8km / 0.51mi
Chapel At St Anne's Almshouses
Chapel At St Anne's Almshouses
Chapel in Exeter, Devon, England, UK
1km / 0.65mi

About Exeter

Exeter, a historic city in the southwest of England, offers a range of attractions and activities that reflect its rich heritage and vibrant culture. One of the key highlights is the Exeter Cathedral, an impressive example of Gothic architecture that features stunning stained glass windows and an iconic tower. Visitors can explore its interior and learn about its history through guided tours.

Another significant site is the Royal Albert Memorial Museum, which houses a diverse collection of art and antiquities. This museum provides insights into the local history and culture, making it an educational stop for anyone interested in the region's past.

For those who enjoy outdoor activities, Northernhay Gardens provides a peaceful retreat with beautifully landscaped gardens and historical significance. It’s an ideal spot for a leisurely stroll or a picnic, allowing visitors to unwind amidst greenery.

The Quayside area is also worth exploring, as it features charming shops, cafes, and scenic views along the river. This area is particularly enjoyable for those interested in water activities, such as kayaking or walking along the riverside paths.

To delve deeper into the city's history, one can visit the Exeter Guildhall, which is one of the oldest municipal buildings in England. It hosts various exhibitions and events, offering a glimpse into the local governance and historical decisions that shaped the city.

Exeter's underground passages provide a unique experience, allowing visitors to explore the medieval tunnels that once served as conduits for water. These passages offer an intriguing perspective on the city's historical infrastructure.

Finally, for a taste of local life, the Exeter Farmers' Market is a great place to sample regional produce and handmade goods. This market showcases the area’s commitment to sustainability and supports local farmers and artisans.

In summary, Exeter presents a blend of historical exploration, cultural experiences, and outdoor enjoyment, making it a well-rounded destination for visitors.




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