Around two and a half hours on the train from London lies the city of Exeter. Often ignored by holiday-making Londoners, Exeter has gone underrated for years. It is very much a walkable city, allowing you to soak in the architecture as well as the Roman remnants from the days of yesteryear.
There are plenty of bodies of water too which cater brilliantly for a gander, be it the city's Quayside area, or the River Exe, there's something for everyone. From food to the sea, there is so much to do there, including trying the seventh best fish and chip joint in the land, according to TimeOut . READ MORE: Brit tourists in Spain could be slapped with on-the-spot £170 in new shopping rules According to Rightmove , Exeter's average property goes for around £344K - that's more than £350K cheaper than London's £698K.
Whilst you’re there you’re likely to work up an appetite. In which case The Fish Shed is absolutely for you, and is ranked very highly by TimeOut . Found on Darts Farm, it serves delicious delights that go from the sea to your plate in just 12 hours.
It should come as no surprise that Exeter has such delicious seafood there either, with the city's name coming from the Brittonic name for 'full of fish'. But it’s not just great fish and seafood there, you can get sandwiches, salads, and roasts too! You can visit plenty of beaches whilst in the Devon city. One which stands out however is Exmouth beach, boasting a two-mile stretch of gorgeous, golden sand, and just a ha.
