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Character Cottage in the Heart of Topsham, Near Exeter in Devon

Character Cottage in the Heart of Topsham, Near Exeter in Devon

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Exeter Cottage - Front View with Parking Space and Patio
Lounge with view to Kitchen - Exeter Cottage
Kitchen with Breakfast Bar - Exeter Cottage
Bedroom with double bed, and plenty of storage.  Very quiet.
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Overview of Character Cottage in the Heart of Topsham, Near Exeter in Devon

9.0 out of 10 Wonderful
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

Topsham, ENG
  • Popular LocationSandy Park Rugby Stadium6 min drive
  • Popular LocationExeter's Historic Quayside7 min drive
  • Popular LocationExeter Cathedral9 min drive
  • AirportExeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)15 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Character Cottage in the Heart of Topsham, Near Exeter in Devon

Situated in a quiet courtyard, just off the main high street in Topsham, this lovingly restored cottage has two bedrooms, a comfortable lounge with wood-burner and a modern well-equipped kitchen and free Wi-Fi. Outside the cottage has it's own parking space and a terrace. The cottage has gas central heating.

The main bedroom benefits from a large built in wardrobe, a very comfortable bed and a view over the courtyard. The second bedroom has bunk beds and is ideal for children or one adult. The bathroom is downstairs and has a full size bath and a shower over it - towels are provided.

The lounge has seating for 4 and a fold up dinning table and chairs for family meals. You can also use the breakfast bar in the kitchen for quick meals. A porch provides storage for boots and coats.

Property manager

Richard Parker

Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Barbecue grill
Fireplace

House Rules

Check in after 3:30 PM
Check out before 10:30 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed
Sorry strictly no pets

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Strictly no smoking.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

We should mention

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

About the area

Exeter

Located in Exeter, this cottage is on the waterfront. Exeter's Historic Quayside and City Wall are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Northbrook Approach Golf Course and Exmouth & Orcombe Point Walk. Topsham Pool and Topsham Museum are also worth visiting. Scuba diving and water skiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and ecotours nearby.

What's nearby

  • Sandy Park Rugby Stadium - 6 min drive
  • Westpoint Arena - 7 min drive
  • Exeter's Historic Quayside - 7 min drive
  • Exeter Cathedral - 9 min drive
  • Spacex - 9 min drive

Getting around

  • Topsham Station - 4 min walk
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • Countess Wear Beefeater - 4 min drive
  • KFC - 6 min drive
  • Exeter Inn - 4 min walk
  • Royal Oak Inn - 8 min drive
  • The Stowey Arms - 6 min drive

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anke W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Vielen Dank!
Der Aufenthalt war sehr ruhig und angenehm. Der Haus war sehr sauber und nett eingerichtet. Die Küche war sehr gut ausgestattet. Die Nachbarn waren auch sehr nett und hilfsbereit. Wir waren zu zweit und hatten mehr als genug Platz. Vielen Dank.
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

Ella G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Realistically no parking
The little house is in a great location for shops and everything Topsham has to offer. The house itself is fine for a place to sleep but realistically you wouldn't want to spend much time there. It seemed to get very little light so was a bit depressing but if you're on your holidays then just get up and out and it's fine. Our main issue was the parking, or lack of. It was a stress every single day. I honestly have no idea how anyone (unless you're in a tiny smart car) managed to get in and out of the 'space' provided. If you have a normal sized car, I can't see how it is doable. I have read reviews where people have managed it but honestly, I do not know how - with a fair bit of stress I imagine and maybe a few scratches to your car. Topsham is tough to find spaces and we often had to park quite a bit down the road. Road parking is for only an hour between 9 and 6. If you're up early and back late, then less of a problem but even then expect a bit of a walk once you manage to find a space. I wouldn't stay here again and I don't think the car parking space should be advertised as one at all. If you were coming on the train and if you just want somewhere to lay your head, then this place is for you. If you have a car and you need somewhere nice to relax and chill, then I would find somewhere else.

8/10 Good

Catherine C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cottage for a small/young family, couple or individual
The cottage has been well maintained and provided everything we needed for a family of four with a 6 and a 7 year old for a week away. It is quite small, which was fine for us as our children are young and we spent most of our time out of the cottage. If you had older children or planned to spend more time at home it might feel a bit small. The beds and furniture was comfortable and we managed ok with the dining facilities. Our kids ate at the breakfast bar and we (2 adults) opened half the table up to eat there. The table will fit four round when opened up fully but we couldn’t find a good space to fit it when fully opened. The kids were very pleased to discover the selection of toys, books and dvds provided and barely played with the few of their own they had taken with them. A nice touch. Parking and the driveway is very tight. We have a Vauxhall Meriva and we just about managed. Reversing in was too difficult even for a postman who is used to driving in tight spots but he managed to drive in forwards ok and reverse out. Anything bigger would stick out too much for their neighbours to get out I suspect. Overall we’ve had a lovely stay and would recommend this cottage.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sarah C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect little Cottage
We loved our stay in the Exeter Cottage. We had everything we needed and had a good base from which to explore Devon. Also the communication with the owner was very good, it also helps to read the description of the cottage. Our large car was a challenge to get onto the square and back out again, so we did not repeat that a second time :D Thank you for this lovely stay!

10/10 Excellent

Richard B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family week away
A great little cottage, Nicely located for local village and not too far away from most local attractions. My family and I had a great stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2019

About the host

Hosted by Richard Parker

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I live in Exeter with my wife and two children. I love living in Devon and enjoying everything it has to offer from it's surf beaches, cycle lanes to Dartmoor.

Why they chose this property

Topsham was the perfect choice for a property we could rent and my parents could use when visiting us. It is close enough to Exeter and all the facilities it offers, has excellent transport links, including public transport and has a lovely holiday atmosphere all year round. We choose Exeter Cottage because it is in a really quiet courtyard but so close to really nice cafe's, pubs and restaurants, as-well as being a stones throw from the waterfront. We also choose it because it has a parking space - a rare commodity in Topsham! Exeter Cottage has some history too. It was owned by a gentleman call Thomas Henry Coysh, who fought alongside Nelson in the Battle of Trafalgar. The courtyard still has the original wash-house - restored by the Topsham Historic Society.

What makes this property unique

Being a second family home the cottage benefits from a well equipped kitchen - which you often don't find in holiday properties. It also has a great range of books, dvd's, games and even some children's toys which cuts down on the amount of stuff you need to bring. We like taking our bikes to the cottage, it is so easy to get to Exmouth, or into Exeter on the cycle path. We also like taking the little ferry across the river and walking down the canal to the remote Turf Locks pub (only accessible by foot, cycle or boat!). In the winter the wood burner is a real bonus and soon gets the cottage (with it's low ceilings) really toasty. The breakfast bar is really handy and the children love to sit at it. On a sunny day we like to sit out on the terrace and visit the outdoor pool, play tennis for free on the court around the corner or just walk along the estuary.
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