Peter's Tower

Reviews:

(Provided by Hugo and Cindy, Cambridge) ....This is very much like living on a longboat, but vertical. Internally the tower is 8 to 10 feet square (wider at the base) but the enclosed spiral stair occupies a 5 foot diameter slice out of that on all floors - for fire regulations. The accomodation in two bunks is lovely though, and the heating worked very well throughout; we were there over a truly filthy long weekend when the tides came up into the streets and there was much flooding inland. It really is situated in the centre of the village, right on the shingle of the estuary, down a tiny, quiet, backstreet; the post office, an excellent bakery and mini-supermarket are within about 100 yards; 200 gains you the railway station and two excellent pubs that serve good food, a third being just beyond that range. Parking for unloading was fine, the public car park nearby was cheap enough and civilized in regard to the pay and display rules so there was no problem. Watching the sea come and go, as well as the trains on the opposite side of the estuary pass the time most relaxingly. The clock in the bedroom chimes hourly from 0700 to 2200, but we found it hardly disturbed us, in the mornings it was just "oh, that's the time, then ok... snore..." no problem. Persistent bad weather might bring cabin fever for some in those small rooms, but there is plenty to do nearby if you drive or use the trains even if you can't go wandering on the coastal paths. 9/10 - all we could wish to add is an open, accessible roof.

(Provided by RJ.) ....If you can hack the small space inside, this is delightful and terribly easy to get to by train. From Exeter catch the local train service to Lympstone, just a five minute walk from the Tower. There are coastal walks to Sidmouth etc, plenty of local buses and trains back into Exeter for the city lights. The lofty bathroom suffers somewhat from condensation; but otherwise if you have been happy holidaying on a yacht or pleasure boat you will manage the small scale of everything.

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