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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4750 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Topsham, England
  • Sandy Park Rugby Stadium
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Westpoint Arena
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Powderham Castle
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Wisteria Cottage, Topsham

Wisteria Cottage is a charming period cottage located in the heart of picturesque Topsham, 4 miles from Exeter.

The house sleeps 4 people in 2 bedrooms and forms an ideal base to enjoy the town’s shops, cafes and restaurants, which are within a short walk, and to explore South Devon.

Set in an idyllic spot on the River Exe, Topsham is an historic town that was once an important port. It retains a quaint maritime feel with Dutch-style merchants' houses, Georgian buildings, boatyards and a busy quayside.

Today, Topsham has an upmarket, cosmopolitan flavour with a mix of stylish boutiques, antique shops, galleries and award-winning food shops and restaurants. Visitors can enjoy memorable sunsets over the estuary, walks in the nature reserve and summer boat trips.

Exeter and the long sandy beaches at Exmouth are 10 mins drive.

The accommodation is arranged over two floors. On the ground floor there’s a cosy sitting room with comfortable seating, a flat-screen Smart TV with Freeview, Netflix and Amazon Prime and a DVD player. The sitting room leads to a spacious, well-equipped eat-in kitchen with all mod cons - including gas cooker, fridge, freezer, microwave, dishwasher and washing machine. The dining table seats 4, extendable to 8. French windows open onto a walled sunny courtyard garden offering total privacy.

Upstairs there's a master bedroom with king-size bed with TV, a twin bedroom, and a spacious family bathroom with bath and separate shower.

Due to the central location of the cottage there is a private parking space 250m (around 4 mins walk) from the property for the guests’ exclusive use. Please also be aware that a level of road noise may be experienced.

Bookings:

- For stays of over 2 weeks please contact us first before booking.

Included:

- Enhanced cleaning and disinfection before and after your stay.
- Heating.
- Virgin cable WiFi
- Bed linen and towels.
- Basic soaps and detergent.

Feel free to check out the owner’s other property in Tuscany #869763

Property manager

Alex Lester
Premier Host

Languages

English, French, German, Italian
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 23
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
For all Covid-19 related cancellations less than 60 days before Check In we offer a full credit or 50% refund.
For all stays of over 2 weeks please contact us before booking.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Exeter

Located in Exeter, this cottage is in a rural area and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Dartmoor National Park and Devon Cliffs Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Topsham Pool, or check out an event or a game at Sandy Park Rugby Stadium. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Topsham, England

What's nearby

  • Sandy Park Rugby Stadium - 5 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Westpoint Arena - 7 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Crealy Great Adventure Park - 9 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Exeter Cathedral - 9 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Powderham Castle - 14 min drive - 11.9 km

Getting around

  • Topsham Station - 4 min walk
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wigwam Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Countess Wear Beefeater - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Royal Oak Inn - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Half Moon Inn - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Wisteria Cottage, Topsham pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Wisteria Cottage, Topsham?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Wisteria Cottage, Topsham?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Wisteria Cottage, Topsham located?

This family-friendly Exeter cottage is located on a river, within a 10-minute walk of Topsham Pool and Topsham Museum. Sandy Park Rugby Stadium and Pynes Hill Estate are also within 3 miles (5 km). Topsham Station is only a 4-minute walk and Newcourt Station is 26 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 145 out of 159 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 159 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 159 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 159 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sue H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage, great location

Great location, parking a bonus, very comfortable and had everything we needed. Will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachael K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage

We had a great stay at Wisteria Cottage, it was comfortable, clean and had everything we needed for a great stay. The location was also excellent with easy access to Exeter and beyond, plus a couple of minutes walk from the shops and riverside at Topsham.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wisteria cottage

We enjoyed staying at the cottage. It had everything we needed & we were very comfortable.I was very disappointed that someone let themselves in to empty the bins when collection wasnt due & did so unescorted & without asking..this should not have happened
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louise F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect

Another great stay in this beautiful cottage. Clean, comfortable, warm, cosy, amazing location.
Stayed 17 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home from home

Great location with lots of walks. 5min from railway station. Lots of places to have a drink and relax. The cottage has everything we needed and felt very comfortable. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Topsham trip

Nice cottage in good location.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

stuart b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very clean but no instructions for appliances. Tv needs replacing.

Expensive for dated fixtures and garden needs overhaul. Garden bench covered in rust.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Comfortable, clean and well equipped in an ideal location to explore Topsham and beyond.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claire J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous Christmas stay

My Mum and I had a fabulous Christmas stay in this gorgeous cosy cottage. Beautiful welcome with Christmas decorations, chocolates and a bottle of bubbly. Exceptionally clean and well equipped. Such a great location. And parking a bonus as a short walk round the corner. We will be coming back hopefully in the summer as a great spot to walk into Topsham.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

francis w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely

We really enjoyed our stay, what a lovely place very clean and comfortable, well finished would go again if we are in the area. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Graham B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A good holiday

Parking brilliant, garden lovely, amazingly well equipped and the ground floor very comfortable however the first floor bedrooms and bathroom were VERY cold.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay

Wisteria cottage is comfortable and convenient. Having a secluded garden to relax in was a great bonus. Parking is difficult in Topsham so having a parking spot was so useful. We would book again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Iris M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Super property, suited our needs perfectly and fabulous central location in beautiful town
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Sylvia W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely location for us .

Everything was satisfactory. We are in our 80’s and would have appreciated a downstairs toilet.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Clare G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Half term break in Topsham

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Topsham. The property is in an excellent location and beautifully presented. We really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage, ideally situated

This is my fifth visit to Wisteria cottage in as many years, which says it all really! Ideally situated, dedicated parking space (up the hill), short walk to train station (up the hill) and even nearer to buses, and short walk to shops and restaurants. Characterful cottage well equipped, always clean, and communications with property manager (Alex) and house keeper (Claire) always excellent.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Good Place To Stay

This was my third stay at Wisteria Cottage, a very comfortable and well located property. The location offers the best of a town and country break.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Topsham at Wisteria Cottage

We were so impressed with Topsham. We couldn’t have had better time! Wisteria Cottage was everything we hoped it would be. Very well equipped and in a great location. We really loved our stay and wished it was longer
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable and Cosy

Thank you — we have a comfy and cosy stay. The cottage was a perfect location. Appreciated the additional parking a short walk away. The cottage was well equipped. Beds comfortable and bedding smelled amazing and soft!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

laura P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mrs l pez

Lovely cottage in a great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tricia R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great property in central Topsham

The property was exactly as listed, very comfortable, with a very well equipped kitchen. Sadly our stay was cut short by a family emergency but we would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent New Year stay

A really comfortable house, well equipped and handy for Topsham’s public transport, shops and pubs. We had a lovely few days over New Year and would definitely return - Alex was really accommodating and everything was great.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jane O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Happy nreak

Cozy cottage, great location for our needs
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

steve s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic cottage

Perfect location to base a visit to Exeter area. Topsham is a picturesque little village with good restaurants and travel links. Cottage itself is really comfortable and pristine. Had a plumbing issue that the owner sorted within an hour. Will definitely use the next time in Exeter. Parking space was very useful as parking in topsham is limited
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael B., Limpsfield Chart, Oxted

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

mike banting`s review

very pleasant stay
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

About the host

Hosted by Alex Lester

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