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Wisteria Cottage, Topsham

Riverside cottage with kitchen and fireplace

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Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Outdoor dining
Exterior
2 bedrooms, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Outdoor dining
In picturesque Topsham, Wisteria Cottage offers a charming base to explore South Devon. This 2-bedroom cottage features a cozy sitting room with Smart TV, eat-in kitchen and private courtyard garden for total seclusion. The family bathroom boasts both bath and separate shower.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4750 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

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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

Property amenities

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

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  • Washer
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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

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.

Rules

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.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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 transport 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 area

Map
Topsham, England

What's nearby

  • Sandy Park Rugby Stadium - 4 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Westpoint Arena - 6 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Crealy Great Adventure Park - 8 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Exeter Cathedral - 9 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Powderham Castle - 11 min drive - 9.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Royal Oak Inn - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Farm Table - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬6 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?

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. Adrenalin Games Paintball is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) away. Topsham Station is only a 4-minute walk and Newcourt Station is 26 minutes.

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Reviews

Wisteria Cottage, Topsham Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

8.0

Eco-friendliness

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 162 out of 180 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 180 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 180 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 180 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 180 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jill A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful location and well equipped cottage. Attentive host answered queries promptly and to my complete satisfaction. Would recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie M.

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

Lovely little cottage

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.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul O.

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

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

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

Andrea P.

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

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

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

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

Louise F.

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

Piece of heaven in Devon

Visiting a new baby in our family this was the perfect place to return to at the end of the day, cosy, warm comfortable I can’t say enough good things. The location is fantastic we had breakfast everyday in a different cafe all walking distance and went for walks at night around the beautiful town, we’d never been to Topsham before and we can’t wait to go back and this is where we’ll be staying !
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 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

10/10 Excellent

Maggie G.

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

Wisteria Cottage

Property extremely comfortable and clean. Noisy main road particularly in the morning otherwise no complaints
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

cathy c.

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

Perfectly placed

The cottage was spotlessly clean and very well equipped. Having the nearby parking space was a great advantage, although everything in Topsham is within easy walking distance. We’ve already sent the link to friends who are interested and we would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margaret B.

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

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

Tracy H.

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

Christmas family visit

Stayed for 9 nights, beautiful cottage, loved the Christmas decorations that were hung it was a nice touch. Will most definitely return to this cottage. Thank you
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emma D.

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

Lovely home away from home

We are two adults two children aged 2 and 4. The property had everything we could need and is extremely well presented. Parking spot is tricky to access. It’s on a busy road so traffic noise could be an issue for some. But these are minor issues and we really enjoyed our stay. Will definitely book again.

8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant, well-equipped, small but nice garden for sitting outside, well-situated in a delightful small town. Everything we wanted was there except that we found it a bit odd that only half a roll of toilet paper was available, had to go out to buy more. Also, beware the parking advice. The owner states this on the welcome documents: "There is a 30 mins unloading space just outside the cottage. If that is not available there are double yellow lines on which the owners park temporarily to unpack the car without a problem." We parked outside the front door of the place for about 10 minutes in total to load the car on the day of our departure. We got a £70 parking ticket in that time from an officious officer who explained that there is no stopping at any time on the zigzag lines around the pedestrian crossings. As a foreign tourist, I did not know this.

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

10/10 Excellent

Gail C.

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

Lovely Cottage

Beautiful cottage, very homely and spotlessly clean. We had an issue with the bathroom door getting stuck shut and i contacted Claire the housekeeper who came out immediately. Loved sitting in the peaceful garden and the cottage is so near to the shops and harbour. Fab to have a parking space too. Will come again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

sophie p.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

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

8/10 Good

Linda K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication

Wisteria Cottage Topsham

We had a very good week at Wisteria Cottage. There were two things to mention, one being that the bottom drawer of the oven fell off when we opened it and was difficult to put back properly. The other minor detail was that the screw became loose on the bathroom towel ring and could not be adjusted. Otherwise, everything else was of a high standard.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

C C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication

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

6/10 Okay

stuart b.

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

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, 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

10/10 Excellent

Jason N.

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

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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