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
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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
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
We should mention
A car is not required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Exeter
Located in Exeter, this cottage is in a rural area and on a river. Exeter's Historic Quayside and City Wall are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Topsham Pool and Topsham Museum. Travelling with kids? Consider Exeter Phoenix Centre and Crealy Great Adventure Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Exeter Golf and Country Club - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
University of Exeter - 12 min drive - 7.7 km
Powderham Castle - 12 min drive - 9.6 km
Getting around
Topsham Station - 4 min walk
Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 14 min drive
Restaurants
Costa Coffee - 7 min drive
The Saint George and Dragon - 3 min drive
Costa Coffee - 6 min drive
Wigwam Bar - 6 min drive
Chow Asian Kitchen - 7 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Wisteria Cottage, Topsham pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Wisteria Cottage, Topsham?
As of 27 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Wisteria Cottage, Topsham on 1 June 2026 start from NZ$299, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
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 a 10-minute walk of Topsham Pool and Topsham Museum. Sandy Park Rugby Stadium and Pynes Hill Estate are also within 3 miles (5 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.
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,
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!
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
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.
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.
Wisteria cottage is located in a lovely little town, with a good choice of restaurants and bars. The cottage is clean and has everything you could need and more.The check in was great , we were sent the code for the key box and on arrival there were two folders with information and instructions about the cottage and the appliances in there. We would definitely recommend a stay to friends and family, and we would will visit again .
Nice place, very well equipped kitchen. Excellent communicative host Just bear in mind it's quite a busy road so there will be traffic noise, and more so if you need window open at night in front bedroom.
Lovely cottage just a few minutes walk from the beautiful estuary. The whole place was spotlessly clean. The beds were comfortable with lovely bed linen. It has a nice little courtyard at the back and a parking spot five minutes walk up the road, which is a real bonus! We really enjoyed our stay in Wisteria Cottage and would definitely stay there again.
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.
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.
Paul O.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025
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