Exeter for a solo break?

[Tagetes]

Is Exeter a worthwhile destination for a few days' break? Will be travelling by train so no car but happy to get buses out and about. If so can anyone recommend a good (4 or 5 star) hotel which isn't too corporate - preferably with spa facilities?

[magimedi]

I think that Bath would be much nicer & far more to do without a car.

[magimedi]

Posted too soon - far more choice of spa hotels in Bath as well.

[CakeUpWall]

Agree with magimedi - I live near Exeter and absolutely love it. However, for a relaxing solo break I choose Bath every time.

[Tagetes]

Thanks. I've been to Bath and Bristol recently. I'll have a rethink. An alternative could be New York......

[Whereismumhiding2]

I stayed at Exeter Mecure hotel for a 2 night break last year (DD & I). Lovely hotel, pool, sauna, gym, does a Fab breakfast loads of choice for £10. I got a deal on laterooms. They have a great theatre there, nice walks along the river bank, museum there, nice shops... We found loads to do including boating on river...

[Foxylass]

Exeternal underground tour, cathedral and Castle are lovely.
The riverside area is lovely too.

Trains and busses to other places are very frequently. ...Coast or other towns.