The Telstar
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8.4Excellent
(1,138 Ratings)
"The location was amazing close to train station and also close to city and quay. The staff was really nice they helped us with early checking and also provided us the comfort during our stay. Staff wa..."
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A 5-minute walk from the train station and close to Dartmoor, this Victorian town house is located in the heart of Exeter. It has a tiled courtyard, picturesque views, and offers free Wi-Fi and free parking on site.
Free WiFi/internet
Free Parking
Non-smoking
Pets allowed
Heating
Bar
Balcony/Terrace
WiFi/Internet
Shared living spaces
Family friendly
Smoking allowed
Contactless check-in/out
Housekeeping available
Fire alarm
Fire extinguisher
Cleaning products
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Top rated by guests
8.4Excellent
(1,138 Ratings)
"The location was amazing close to train station and also close to city and quay. The staff was really nice they helped us with early checking and also provided us the comfort during our stay. Staff wa..."
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Ratings and reviews
8.0 / 10.0
Very friendly welcome even when booked into the evening at the last moment
8.0 / 10.0
Friendly staff, great room. I booked a single but had a decent sized doube room. Comfy bed and cosy chaise to sit on.
Breakfast was great- lots of choice- many items locally sourced.
Bathroom quite small.
Room cold in morning- tried turning up heating but made no difference
10.0 / 10.0
The location was amazing close to train station and also close to city and quay. The staff was really nice they helped us with early checking and also provided us the comfort during our stay. Staff was really kind and helpful
8.0 / 10.0
- very accommodating staff - let me leave my luggage for a few hours before check in and after check out!
- lovely vegetarian cooked breakfast!
-isolated room outside main building felt a little insecure!
10.0 / 10.0
Comfy bed, good size room, en-suite/shower was very modern and spotlessly clean. Staff very friendly. Lovely breakfast too!
Nothing. All good.
10.0 / 10.0
Lovely hotel that accommodated our family of 5 in a lovely 2 bed room. We all had a great nights sleep in the comfortable beds.
7.0 / 10.0
Great check in experience, shown up to the room, shown where breakfast is served.
Clean room, radiator was on and warmed the room up quickly.
Able to come and go as you like.
Ideal location for the train station and town centre.
Breakfast selection was ok but would have liked a better selection of jams, maybe some pastries and different juices.
I asked for just toast from the cooked option (I don't have cooked breakfast normally) and the host made a joke about testing the new server with something more difficult, in that she missed me asking for white toast but I got wholemeal instead.
Please also be aware that there are no locks on the inside of the room doors and your room key also opens the front door so I assume it opens all rooms?
Headboard was also very loose and squeaked every time I moved.
8.0 / 10.0
The staff were all very friendly and welcoming especially at breakfast. They made a big fuss of the dog and looked after us all very well.
Through no fault of the hotel it was a noisy night with works occurring on the railway. Our room was at the rear of the hotel so probably more noticeable.
10.0 / 10.0
Everything was perfect for me at the Telstar Hotel. The bed was very comfortable, the room was quiet and I could have asked for no improvement to the facilities and service. The hotel is perfectly placed 5 minutes' walk from St David's Station in one direction and the centre of the city with the Cathedral and shops in the other. A great stay and I recommend it highly.
9.0 / 10.0
Staff were very friendly and helpful. They carried my luggage and checked on lighting for me.
Room was very small. I wish I had been staying here in the summer so I could take advantage of the large terrace and lovely view.
8.0 / 10.0
Stayed for one night for a 40th birthday meal with my husbands son and family. Hotel is in a good location if a little on the steep side for us 65yr olds travelling in by train. A friendly welcome from Magdalena who was very helpful. The room was clean, well furnished and fairly spacious. Bed was a super king and was very comfortable so much so we missed breakfast (7 - 9). That said Magdalena kindly offered to make us a breakfast when we vacated our room around 10.30. Sadly we had made arrangements to meet my husbands son so couldn't linger. Didn't get a chance to test the shower etc as was a flying visit and we were late rising. Would defo return.
A very minor niggle was the smell of fried fish on arrival which was still lingering when we came back late at night. Magdalena did explain that a guest from Korea was cooking for her as a thank you and apologised for the smell. It appeared that there was also some work being done in the kitchen area but this did not impact on our stay.
10.0 / 10.0
Convenient for the city, and the venue we were attending. Easy to get to for us. It was clean, comfortable, magdalana was welcoming, nothing was too much trouble. An excellent host.
Only problem which might arise would be parking we were lucky to be able to park in the street and were issued with a parking permit.
8.0 / 10.0
Super friendly people and very close to the city .
Comfortable and quiet
9.0 / 10.0
Very good English breakfast and nice staff
Creaking floors...but that's because we are not used to wooden floors.
6.0 / 10.0
Good location
No parking at property at the time.
10.0 / 10.0
It was just perfect go what I needed. Centre of the city, great room, lovely staff and an excellent breakfast. Thank you
10.0 / 10.0
My room was spotlessly clean and very quiet and comfortable.
All the staff were absolutely lovely.
Nothing
10.0 / 10.0
Loved it. We attended our daughter’s graduation ceremony and it was perfect!
Nothing!
8.0 / 10.0
Nice room. Good value for money. Walking distance to city centre (10 minutes walk to Cathedral). Friendly owners and staff.
The hotel's car park was full but the owner gave us a free residents' parking permit which allowed us to park on the road short distance away.
9.0 / 10.0
Great location, very nicely decorated, friendly staff
Day bed/single bed rather creaky and uncomfortable
9.0 / 10.0
Comfortable beds. Great location. Lovely breakfast
Nothing
8.0 / 10.0
Very clean & staff very helpful & friendly
The shower didn’t work BUT the issue was sorted immediately and we were offered another room
8.0 / 10.0
Fab location, lovely people and super breakfast
A bit old and tired but comfortable and lovely
10.0 / 10.0
Great location. Friendly staff and comfortable rooms.
9.0 / 10.0
I love the Telstar. We didn't have breakfast, but it was very comfortable, and the decor totally unique. Our room had a record player and being able to purchase drinks was a bonus. The off-road parking is super convenient. We'll definitely return.
Nothing, it was super, unique and memorable.
9.0 / 10.0
Whole experience. This is a small hotel and it suited us for our one night stop near to the city centre.
Nothing -all good!
10.0 / 10.0
Parking , fairly close to centre. Comfortable room. Staff helpful and friendly
9.0 / 10.0
The room was a good size with plenty of space for 2 people plus luggage. The location was excellent, close to the town centre and the river.
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8.0 / 10.0
Location , room to fit 3 , dogs welcome
Parking tricky, problems using an ironing board during breakfast maybe each room could have one
10.0 / 10.0
Welcoming and comfortable
8.0 / 10.0
A very good cooked breakfast, and cold selection. Prompt service, excellent staff.
A small issue with the toilet light bulb on arrival was resolved promptly
The mattress was firmer than is my preference.
9.0 / 10.0
Great location & great atmosphere
Nothing
8.0 / 10.0
The owner/manager and staff were very friendly and helpful and went out of their way to accomodate my needs. The room was lovely, and also very quiet and other spaces nicely furnished. It was within walking distance of the town centre. All in all, I can highly recommend it.
10.0 / 10.0
It’s a really cute hotel with really nice staff
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8.0 / 10.0
Friendly staff to greet us on arrival. Very comfortable room with its own balcony. Off street parking. Excellent breakfast.
The room was warm - there was a winter weight quilt on the bed so it was too hot for my partner. The host recommended a restaurant that was closed that day - we walked across town only to be disappointed.
6.0 / 10.0
A nice, friendly and quirky hotel. The staff were warm and accommodating.
The room and bathroom were a little small.
4.0 / 10.0
Breakfast reasonably
Location handy for city centre
Decor dated and very shabby. Room dangerously cramped, no shelving space in bathroom.
9.0 / 10.0
Very clean comfortable room friendly helpful staff and excellent breakfast. Good location.
The bathroom was adequate but very tight.
9.0 / 10.0
Very friendly staff, great breakfast good location, close to bus stop and walking distance to town centre
Lock not working on bathroom door. Other guest smoking (outdoors) but smell coming into breakfast room.
FAQs
Does this property follow enhanced cleaning procedures?
Yes, this bed and breakfast has implemented enhanced cleaning procedures and processes to keep you healthy and safe.
Is parking included with this bed and breakfast?
Parking is not specified as an available amenity at The Telstar. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this bed and breakfast?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this bed and breakfast. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is The Telstar pet friendly?
Yes! This bed and breakfast is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at The Telstar?
We found 16 amenities for this rental. This includes free wifi/internet, free parking, non-smoking, pets allowed, and heating.
