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Wisteria Cottage, Topsham

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Cook, dine, and unwind
    Top rated for its fully equipped kitchen, perfect for every meal.
  • Fireplace
    A rare find - cosy up in front of a warm, inviting fireplace.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Topsham Pool
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Topsham, England
  • Place, Topsham Pool
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Topsham Museum
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Exeter Golf and Country Club
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)
    ‪13 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.

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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

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.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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

Property # 10262997
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

About the area

Exeter

Located in Exeter, this cottage is in a rural area and on a river. Exeter's Historic Quayside and Powderham Castle are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Dorset and East Devon Coast and Dartmoor National Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Topsham Pool, or check out an event or a game at Sandy Park Rugby Stadium. Discover the area's water adventures with windsurfing and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and horse riding.
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Topsham, England

What's nearby

  • Topsham Pool - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Topsham Museum - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Exeter Golf and Country Club - 7 min drive - 2.5 km
  • University of Exeter - 15 min drive - 9.2 km
  • Powderham Castle - 22 min drive - 15.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Saint George and Dragon - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Farm Table - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Royal Oak Inn - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Yard - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Wisteria Cottage, Topsham pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Wisteria Cottage, Topsham?

On-site parking is available at the 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. St Sidwells Point Leisure Centre and Riverside Leisure Centre are also within 6 miles (10 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. 174 out of 194 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 194 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 194 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 194 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 194 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Claire C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
A comfortable and well equipped cottage to a very good standard.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Patrick H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cosy cottage with good access to station, village facilities and estuary.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

William C. P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely, clean, well-furnished home away from home. The house is right on the main street, so you can walk to the shops and pub. The kitchen is well-stocked with anything you would need. The house even has a nice back garden. Highly recommend.
Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Noémi 1.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage was wonderful and cosy. We had a great time in Topsham. Everything was super clean and the kitchen had everything you would need. Helen and Alex described everything perfectly and the communication was really good.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Brian M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was warm an welcoming and a perfect place to stay in Topsham. We especially liked the well equipped kitchen and it's proximity to the centre of Topwsham,
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shirley M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent cottage. It has everything you need. Location is great. High st, pubs, train station right on your doorstep. Easy access to the coast.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Jane P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cottage. Very comfortable and convenient.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kevin b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very well presented and appointed. We had a great time and would highly recommend it to anyone.Very clean and very quiet considering the location near the centre of topsham
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jo B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay in this delightful cosy cottage. It is well- equipped and immaculately clean. Great location for south Devon - even in poor weather!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sally A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had all the detail we needed for our arrival. The perfect location for exploring Topsham. The cottage was welcoming, very tidy, well equipped and really comfortable. We loved our time in Topsham and shall return. Thank you xx
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rosie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location
Perfect cosy cottage with everything that we needed. Excellent location.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

CHRSWOODSY1

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Well located, quaint cottage with everything you need for a weekend away.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

francis w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was clean and comfortable. Loved the location this is our second time as we loved it and the location hope to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mathijs G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super cozy house and perfect location.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jean E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean and everything we needed
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

KELLY G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay at Wisteria Cottage, it is a lovely cottage with everything we needed and a courtyard to enjoy as well in the fine weather.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stuart W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous cottage, so well equipped, beautifully clean. Super communication and booking.Highly recommend (but really we would want to keep it quiet so we can go again and it not be fully booked!)Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane S.

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

Excellent cottage

Great location easy for the town, station, walks.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hilary O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location close to Sandy Park in Exeter. Easy train ride into Exeter. The cottage was clean and we had plenty of linens. Cozy space with everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

glynis e.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage was clean and very comfortable. Everything you needed was supplied in the kitchen. Good instruction manuals for all equipment.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Arthur P.

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

Ideal for a weekend

The property is bright and clean.It is a nice location for walking into Topsham.Even though the property is on the High street it is quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

collect530

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely wonderful property and stay. Very clean and well equipped. Comfortable, peaceful and restful. There wasn't one thing we needed that wasn't in the house. Great owner and clear and prompt communication. Great location to explore the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Claire came to meet us and show around, how things worked, especially the gas fire( I would never have found the lever to switch it on).The cottage is really excellent, beautifully presented as a home not a bare soulless place with cheap cotton covered furniture. High quality kitchen, excellent cutlery, glassware.excellent bedding etc etc etc.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

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

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