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Wisteria Cottage, Topsham

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2 bedrooms, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Exterior
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Outdoor dining
Third-party on-site parking

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 470 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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

Languages

English, French, German, Italian

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Blackout drapes
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 750 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 23

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

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

Property is also known as

Wisteria Cottage, Topsham Exeter
Wisteria Cottage, Topsham Cottage
Wisteria Cottage, Topsham Cottage Exeter

About the area

Map
Topsham, England

What's nearby

  • Sandy Park Rugby Stadium - 5 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Westpoint Arena - 7 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Exeter Cathedral - 9 min drive - 6.3 km
  • University of Exeter - 11 min drive - 7.8 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 3 mi (5 km) of Topsham Pool, Sandy Park Rugby Stadium and Pynes Hill Estate. Adrenalin Games Paintball is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) away. Topsham Station is only a 4-minute walk and Newcourt Station is 26 minutes.

Wisteria Cottage, Topsham Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 138 out of 151 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 151 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 151 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 151 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

glynis e., cardiff wales

Liked: Cleanliness
Practically Perfect
This was the second stay at this cosey cottage . Perfectly situated for walking into town and along the river . Beds comfortable with quality bedding. Courtyard garden was clean and tidy the frount door needs attention due to sticking and really having to push very hard to open and toiket seat is to small for pan which is a little off putting . The private Parking was easy and a bonus in Topsham . Would highly recommended this cottage . cold). Only o )
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

francis w.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Angela B.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

8/10 Good

Sylvia W.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Angela L.

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

8/10 Good

Graham B.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

steve s.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Margaret B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wisteria Cottage, Topsham, Devon
We have stayed in Wisteria Cottage many times over the years. It is one of our favourite places. The cottage is very comfortable, a well equipped kitchen and sunny garden area. It would be nice to have a parasol over the table in the garden, it is a sun trap most of the day. Topsham is a nice town, it has a small supermarket, butcher, greengrocer, cheese shop and bakery, plus many more independent shops. There are plenty of places to eat, all are excellent, The Lighter Inn does a lovely Sunday roast, as do many other places, we just couldn’t try them all on this trip. Denley’s is an excellent Indian Restaurant, definitely worth a visit. We would definitely recommend at trip on Stuart Line Cruises, they do various trips from Exmouth, it is a really good day/evening out and reasonably priced. The No. 57 bus stop is a few yards along the street and runs every 20 minutes, it is approximately 15 minutes into Exeter and about the same time in the opposite direction to Exmouth. Hopefully we’ll be back again next year.
Stayed 17 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna H.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Paul S.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Fiona O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Choice
It was a lovely place for our visit to Devon. Well set up and comfortable. Was a little unsure initially as it had so many 10/10 ratings so thought it might be too good to be true however having stayed there I understand why. Thoroughly recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly C., Colorado, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing
We very much enjoyed our stay at Wisteria Cottage. Alex was very easy to work with, and there was valuable information provided during the course of our stay. We appreciated the well stocked kitchen, washer and dryer, and central location. This was a perfect place to stay along our 4 week travels across Britain. Thank you Alex for making everything so easy along our journey.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl M., Eltham, Victoria ,Australia

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Claire H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect!
Property was perfect for myself, my sister and Mum. Everything you might need was provided and the property was very clean and comfortable in a fantastic location. Lots of pubs within walking distance and a nice Co-op for food shopping. Excellent location near the train station for travelling to Exeter, Exmouth and Dawlish etc. Parking space was not far away and easy to find. Stairs were a bit steeper than we realised for our Mum in her 80's which wasn't mentioned or photograped in the advert but had a good sturdy handrail and didn't cause any problems. Walk in shower was excellent and another reason we chose the property due to our Mum and accessibility. All in all a wonderful property and we would definitely stay again and would highly recommend to others!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wisteria cottage
This cottage is exquisite, everything about it is so well thought out, really clean , good bed linen and excellent facilities. It’s laid out well and although two bedrooms very spacious. The courtyard garden is pretty with good garden furniture and very sheltered. Nothing could be improved!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Nick S.

Good location
Functional property very well situated in the centre of Topsham. The only negatives were 1. Ant infestation in the kitchen 2. Poly-cotton bedding
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

laura P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mrs l pez
Lovely cottage in a great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tricia R.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Louise F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Piece of heaven in Devon
Visiting a new baby in our family this was the perfect place to return to at the end of the day, cosy, warm comfortable I can’t say enough good things. The location is fantastic we had breakfast everyday in a different cafe all walking distance and went for walks at night around the beautiful town, we’d never been to Topsham before and we can’t wait to go back and this is where we’ll be staying !
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Clare G.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Peter I.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peter
Very enjoyable 3 day break, third time
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Happy nreak
Cozy cottage, great location for our needs
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine A.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Michael B., Limpsfield Chart, Oxted

Liked: Cleanliness
mike banting`s review
very pleasant stay
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023