About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Riverdown B&B in Exeter offers four-star comfort with free WiFi, a lounge, and private bathrooms. Each room includes a tea and coffee maker, hairdryer, dining table, outdoor furniture, refrigerator, seating area, free toiletries, microwave, shower, carpeted floors, sofa, dining area, electric kettle, wardrobe, and TV. Delicious Breakfast: Guests can enjoy a continental or full English/Irish breakfast each morning. The dining area provides a pleasant setting for a start to the day. Convenient Location: Located 6.8 mi from Exeter International Airport, the property is near attractions such as Sandy Park Rugby Stadium (4.3 mi), Powderham Castle (9.9 mi), and Riviera International Center (25 mi). Activities available include fishing and cycling. Guest Favorites: Guests appreciate the convenient location, quietness of the area, and room comfort.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish

  • Free Parking Available On Site


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Peter
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Tim was very friendly and helpful with local information. Breakfast good value, poached eggs 10/10
Tufnell
United Kingdom United Kingdom
The host was charming and accomodating. The setting is splendid. The house was clean and tidy, and all the features currently expected were there - coffee, soaps etc.
Timothy
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Home cooked to a very good standard and served properly. A good range of items were available.
William
United Kingdom United Kingdom
The situation was good for travelling around in the day and then you could park there for the night to be able to walk for a meal or a drink. The bed was comfortable and the host Tim didn’t intrude and was full of helpful advise.
Lesley
United Kingdom United Kingdom
The room was clean and comfortable The bathroom was clean and very spacious Lovely breakfast Tim was an excellent host a really helpful man Thank you Tim
Marguerite
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Breakfast was very good. Location perfect as we were visiting our aunt in Topsham.
Edna
United Kingdom United Kingdom
The host, the situation, the good access, the breakfasts, the helpfulness - a great repeat stay - and one we would be so happy to revisit.
Kirsty
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Very comfortable, spacious rooms, very clean and excellent facilities
Keith
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Very comfortable nothing too much trouble perfect location
Katherine
United Kingdom United Kingdom
A beautiful location tucked away down a lane but wonderful access to cycle and footpaths.

Host Info

9.8
Host Review Score
Riverdown is a modern house situated next to the Exe estuary on the Topsham side of Exton. Conveniently located 5 mins from the M5 (J30) Exeter is a mere 15 mins drive away with its quality shops,restaurants,wine bars,historic city centre pubs,quay and much more.Its convenient for exploring the nearby stunning Jurassic coast ( a world heritage site), Dartmoor, exmoor and the picturesque villages of East Devon.The b and b consist of 2 bedrooms, a sitting/dining room and a utility room all located on the ground floor. The owner lives upstairs on the 1st floor. The dining room and the double room both have doors leading outside and both have patios with tables and chairs offering guest an outside area where they can sit and enjoy a drink.All rooms have flat screen tv,the sitting room has a 32 inch tv and dvd.High speed WiFI is available and there is ample parking. The Exe estuary cycle route borders the property with level off road cycling around the entire estuary and is mostly traffic free. There is a commuter railway with a stop at Exton offering an hourly train service to Exmouth, Lympstone, Topsham, Exeter and beyond to Barnstable and Paignton. Riverdown has a 3 acre field which runs alongside the estuary which is a haven for migratory birds including Avocet, Brent Goose, Wigeon and Curlew during the winter and Redshun, Lapwings, and Warblers in the summer. Breakfast consist of fresh orange juice, cereals, grapefruit,tea coffee,toast and a full English choice. I serve breakfast from 8.30 till 9.30 but if an earlier breakfast is required a buffet selection will be available.The check in time is from 4.30pm till 7.30pm but outside these hours by I will try and accommodate by arrangement.If you have any special requirements pIease feel free to call and I will do my best to accomodate
My name is Tim,I come fromSouth Devon and I am a retired airline pilot, retiring in 2011.Living in Riverdown with 5 bedrooms and its stunning location now was the the opportunity to start a bed and breakfast business which has been a long held ambition.I have a very good knowledge of the local area and am very happy to give advice for days out,restaurants and things to do.I very much look forward to meeting all my guests and if you contact me directly I offer a discount from online prices.
Conveniently located 5 mins from the M5 (J30). Exeter is a mere 15 mins away with its quality shops, restaurants, wine bars, historic city centre pubs, quay and much more. Convenient for exploring the nearby stunning Jurassic Coast (a world heritage site) and the picturesque villages of East Devon
Language spoken: English

Area info

Amenities of Riverdown B&B

Great facilities! Review score, 9.5

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Breakfast

House rules

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Check-in
From 4:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 3 are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this property
Check (domestic only) Cash is not accepted
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

This property accepts cash payments, CEC and Bank transfer.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

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