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2 bedrooms, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
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Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 470 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

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Topsham, England
  • Sandy Park Rugby Stadium
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Westpoint Arena
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Powderham Castle
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)
    ‪9 min drive‬

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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
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of this cottage's great location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Topsham Pool. You'll find features such as laundry facilities. The cottage offers free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • The cottage offers a kitchen, a washing machine and a fireplace
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • On-site recreation includes a playground
  • Just a 3-minute walk from Topsham Pool and 9 minutes on foot from Topsham Museum
As a guest of Wisteria Cottage, Topsham, you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Exeter cottage is smoke free.

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

  • Laundry facilities
  • 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

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please vacate the property by 10am unless with prior agreement.
Please leave the keys in the key box by the front door.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

Wisteria Cottage, Topsham Exeter
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Wisteria Cottage, Topsham Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 147 out of 162 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 162 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 162 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 162 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 162 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

C C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Convenient property close to Exeter

The house is generally functional but to us it felt a little 'tired' inside. Other visitors may not take the same view of course.The bathroom has a full size bath where a walk-in shower would be much more convenient. The shower cubicle is tiny for anyone of average size. The kitchen is the best room, with all utensils, gadgets and appliances that would be required for a short term stay. The garden is nice with practical garden furniture. One drawback is that a neighboring property feeds flocks of starlings constantly throughout the day, every day, so it can be a little unpleasant to use the garden. This isn't the property owners fault and other visitors may have a different attitude to encouraging these type of birds.The 2 bedrooms upstairs, with the bathroom in between, are quite okay with decent storage. We used the back room with twin beds because the front of the house can be noisy with the Lord Nelson pub directly opposite. (again this is outside the property owner's control). The twin beds are a little on the small size for larger adults and quite low to the ground.It is a centre terrace property but the party walls appear solid and we weren't disturbed in any way by the neighbours (apart from the startlings!). The property is very convenient for the bus to Exmouth/Exeter, and likewise the train station is only a short walk away. A number of pubs doing the usual pub food and a nice restaurant, The Galley, nearby.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul O., Barjac, Gard

Liked: Cleanliness

Delightful place to stay

Wisteria cottage was a very comfortable and cosy place to stay. Everywhere was clean and in good condition.The bed was very comfortable with high quality linen. The location was within 2 minutes walk of the village centre and extremely quiet even though it was on the main road. The parking was an absolute bonus.We would very happily stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wisteria Cottage

As always we had another lovely holiday in this brilliant property. It’s a real home from home. Has everything you need and is very comfy & cosy. The TV was a slight problem, but did not spoil our holiday at all. We are assured by Alex the TV will be replaced, so thank you for that. Our next trip is already booked for December so we can definitely recommend this cottage and Topsham is a lovely place to stay. There is a dedicated parking space at the railway station a short walk away and the bus stop (57) is almost at the front door, which takes you either to Exmouth or into Exeter in the opposite direction. There are plenty of places to eat, our favourite this trip was Denley’s the Essence of India, a short walk away from the cottage. Looking forward to our December trip.
Stayed 19 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea P.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

6/10 Okay

stuart b.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Sue H.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Jason N.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Rachael K.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Louise F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect

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

10/10 Excellent

Claire J.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Michael B., Limpsfield Chart, Oxted

Liked: Cleanliness

Topsham trip

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

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