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2 bedrooms, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Outdoor dining
Outdoor dining
Marina
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 470 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • 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

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • 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
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking 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
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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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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 transportation 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 neighborhood

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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
  • 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?

Check-out 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. Crealy Great Adventure Park and University of Exeter are also within 6 mi (10 km). Topsham Station is only a 4-minute walk and Newcourt Station is 26 minutes.

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Wisteria Cottage, Topsham Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 145 out of 159 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 159 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 159 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 159 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 159 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

glynis e.

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

Anthony N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place to come home to
Extremely well equipped very comfortable cosy cottage.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly C.

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

Calvn C., Cornwall , UK

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little cottage
Nice little cottage has everything you need and very clean. Walking distance to the river and local pubs. Enjoyed are stay and would recommend it.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Well equipped, comfortable cottage in great location
The cottage was perfect for our young family of four. Right at the top of the high street in Topsham which has so many pubs & restaurants to choose from.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect short break
We very much enjoyed our stay. The cottage felt like a proper home. Topsham is a lovely little town and made a great base for exploring the hills and coastline. I'd definitely stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023