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. Rooms are light and airy, and furnished in an elegant style. Each of The Telstar's rooms benefits from a TV and DVD player, and some also benefit from scenic views. Guests at The Telstar can enjoy a full English breakfast in the morning, with food made from local ingredients. Lighter options are available, including juice, cereal, fruit salad, prunes and yogurt. Exeter University can be reached in 15 minutes on foot, and Exmouth is a 30-minute drive away. The edge of Exmoor National Park can be reached in 45 minutes by car.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the top-rated area in Exeter, this property has an excellent location score of 8.9!

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Guest reviews

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Kathleen
United States United States
The breakfast options were very good. The staff was welcoming and helpful.
Kristin
United States United States
The hotel is a perfect location near the University of Exeter. We arrived late and the staff was very kind to greet us. The rooms were super nice and accommodated my adult son and I with two separate beds. The breakfast was great - a full...
Clara
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Staff was very nice and welcoming. Breakfast was delicious. Location very convenient next to St Davis station. Heating was on and room was clean.
Penny
Canada Canada
Staff were very friendly and helpful. They carried my luggage and checked on lighting for me.
Jerod
United States United States
The location was great and the staff was fantastic.
Susan
United States United States
The room was cozy and comfortable. Very clean. The staff was friendly and helpful. They even had an old record player and albums in the room to listen to.
Marcy
Bermuda Bermuda
Cute and comfortable rooms. Perfect as a family room with 2 rooms joined. The little courtyard out the front of it was cute and private. Breakfast was delicious and everyone there gracious and friendly.
Thelma
Spain Spain
The hotel is decorated to give a feeling of cozy and relaxed. It has the perfect mix of old fashioned and modern. The wifi was fast, while we had a rotary phone in the room.☎️
Lisa
United Kingdom United Kingdom
The bed was very comfortable & the breakfast was spot on.
Reager
United States United States
Small, cozy place with friendly, competent staff. Good location to train station and easy walk to the cathedral and shops. Love interior: quirky photos and interesting wall hangings.

Area info

Amenities of The Telstar

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar

House rules

The Telstar takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
£7 per stay

Prices for cribs aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Cards accepted at this property
VisaMastercardJCBMaestroSoloDebit card Cash is not accepted
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 8:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that parking is provided on a first-come first-served basis.

Reception is closed at 22:00. Please contact the property if you are planning to arrive after 22:00 in order to get alternative parking instructions in case the property's parking is full.

Please inform The Telstar of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

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

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service hours.

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