We didn’t have unrealistic expectations for a property under £200 a night in Devon over a bank holiday—but we did expect it to be clean and safe. It wasn’t. The living room had a large stained, filthy rug. The couch was also stained. Pillows smelled of body odour. Pans, bowls, mugs, and the fridge were dirty. The floor left our socks black. The shower had black mould, and the toilet needed bleach. Its pull cord was brown halfway down. Walls were stained, and the house smelled unpleasant. The backyard was full of rubbish, cigarette butts, and cat food tins.
Other issues: the stair carpet was loose, exposing tacks—both a trip and injury hazard. Opening the dishwasher caused the plinth to fall off. A radiator was rust-covered. “Accessible parking” was advertised, but only paid public parking was available across a main road (£11/day).
There were a few nice touches (new sink, hob, and framed quotes), but overall it felt like neglected student digs. We messaged the owner immediately—no reply—despite prior texts about a £200 deposit we hadn’t budgeted for or seen on Hotels.com. That felt cheeky, given the state of the place. We have timestamped photos/videos. We had no choice but to stay, as no other affordable option was available last-minute.
To cope: we bought new pillows, rolled up the rug, used a throw on the couch, aired the house, rewiped dishes/floors, and got slippers to avoid the carpet tacks. We left it cleaner than we found it.
Nestled in Exeter, this 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom vacation home brings it all within your reach. Fans of nature and the outdoors will love being 11 minutes by foot from Exeter's Underground Passages and 15 minutes by car from Dartmoor National Park. Royal Albert Museum and Art Gallery is an easy 5-minute walk away and Gandy Street is also a quick 6-minute walk away. If you're looking to expand your horizons and see other nearby locales, you can catch a train at either Exeter Central Station, a short 4-minute walk away, or Exeter St David's Station, 8 minutes away.
You'll find the convenience of weekly housekeeping available during your stay.
Amenities
Free WiFi/internet
Non-smoking
WiFi/Internet
Family friendly
FAQs
Is parking included with this house?
Parking is not specified as an available amenity at New North House by Staytor. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is New North House by Staytor pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at New North House by Staytor?
We found 4 amenities for this rental. This includes free wifi/internet, non-smoking, wifi/internet, and family friendly.
Well priced for this locationPriced under area average
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About this house rental
Nestled in Exeter, this 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom vacation home brings it all within your reach. Fans of nature and the outdoors will love being 11 minutes by foot from Exeter's Underground Passages and 15 minutes by car from Dartmoor National Park. Royal Albert Museum and Art Gallery is an easy 5-minute walk away and Gandy Street is also a quick 6-minute walk away. If you're looking to expand your horizons and see other nearby locales, you can catch a train at either Exeter Central Station, a short 4-minute walk away, or Exeter St David's Station, 8 minutes away.
You'll find the convenience of weekly housekeeping available during your stay.
Nestled in Exeter, this 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom vacation home brings it all within your reach. Fans of nature and the outdoors will love being 11 minutes by foot from Exeter's Underground Passages and 15 minutes by car from Dartmoor National Park. Royal Albert Museum and Art Gallery is an easy 5-minute walk away and Gandy Street is also a quick 6-minute walk away. If you're looking to expand your horizons and see other nearby locales, you can catch a train at either Exeter Central Station, a short 4-minute walk away, or Exeter St David's Station, 8 minutes away.
You'll find the convenience of weekly housekeeping available during your stay.
Amenities
Free WiFi/internet
Non-smoking
WiFi/Internet
Family friendly
FAQs
Is parking included with this house?
Parking is not specified as an available amenity at New North House by Staytor. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is New North House by Staytor pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at New North House by Staytor?
We found 4 amenities for this rental. This includes free wifi/internet, non-smoking, wifi/internet, and family friendly.
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