About this property
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 9.1 for a two-person trip.
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Marcy
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“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“The bed was very comfortable & the breakfast was spot on.” - Reager
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.” - Julia United Kingdom“Great location, excellent host, our rooms were perfect for a family of three”
- Diana United States“Charming old hotel. Lovely, helpful staff. Excellent breakfast. Short (but steep) walk from Exeter St. David's train station. Moderate walking distance to cathedral, city center, and quay.”
- Kathleen United States“Quaint and comfortable. Excellent breakfast. Personable staff. Our party of three all liked it very much.”
- Jennifer United Kingdom“A lovely little room tucked away in the quiet and with balcony area outside the room . Although I was only staying for 1 night, I loved the ‘added extra’ touch of a gramophone record player and some records being provided. If I was looking for...”
- David United States“Very charming hotel, delightful and helpful staff, could not have been nicer. Close to (but up a hill from) St. David's train station.”
- Kenna United States“We enjoyed our stayed. Staff were very helpful and friendly. Breakfast was good. Recommend the back room with balcony.”
Area info
House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
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.
The fine print
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.
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.
