The Telstar
$104
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Avg. for September
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$104
/ night
Avg. for September
Monthly average prices
Nightly prices at The Telstar average $84 in November, the cheapest month, and $107 in July, the most expensive, based on the last 12 months.
| Month | Average price |
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| January | $86 |
| February | $88 |
| March | $87 |
| April | $90 |
| May | $95 |
| June | $105 |
| July | $107 |
| August | $94 |
| September | $104 |
| October | $98 |
| November | $84 |
| December | $87 |
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Cheapest: November (~$84)
About this property
Comfortable bed and great food menu at this budget-friendly bed & breakfast in Exeter with a terrace and free Wi-Fi.
Location
Exeter is home to The Telstar. Rougemont Castle and St Nicholas Priory are local landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Harlequins Shopping Centre and Gandy Street. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Clip 'n Climb or Sandy Park Rugby Stadium.
Parking
Non-Smoking Rooms
Family Room
Housekeeping
Luggage Storage
Designated Smoking Area
Guest reviews
6.5
Pleasant
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What guests think
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At The Telstar, travelers highlight friendly, hands‑on service, excellent cooked‑to‑order breakfasts with vegetarian and gluten‑free options, and a walkable location near Exeter St David’s station and the city centre, delivering strong value for short breaks.
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At The Telstar, travelers highlight friendly, hands‑on service, excellent cooked‑to‑order breakfasts with vegetarian and gluten‑free options, and a walkable location near Exeter St David’s station and the city centre, delivering strong value for short breaks.
Rooms are generally compact and characterful; many are comfortable, though several guests mention small bathrooms, occasional traffic or building noise, summer heat in upper rooms, and some dated or firm mattresses. On‑site parking exists but is tight and managed by staff, and there is no lift, with narrow stairs to upper floors. Wi‑Fi and TV reception are usually fine but can be patchy in a few rooms, and breakfast service can feel busy at peak times. Expect a friendly, good‑value B&B stay with standout breakfasts and a convenient base.
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Facilities
On-site parking is available but limited and tight; staff manage spaces or provide permits when full. There is no lift and access to upper floors is via narrow stairs.
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Jeffrey
Jul 25, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
This Bed and Breakfast Guesthouse is clean, pleasant and well located. The Staff are super helpful at reception and when serving breakfast. The breakfast is great, nothing is too much trouble. We arrived late, 11.30pm, but were given clear and functioning instructions for the key-safe, which gave us access to both the front door and the room. It's a bit of a warren so more instructions finding the room would be helpful but not essential. The car park is described as quirky. Spaces are limited but you leave your keys at reception and the staff move cars around as and when needed, so bring a spare key is my advise. The Telstar suited our purpose of a short stay, 2 nights, perfectly. Any problems? Maybe me but i don't remember being told that the bathroom/tolet was not en suite but shared.
This Bed and Breakfast Guesthouse is clean, pleasant and well located. The Staff are super helpful at reception and when serving breakfast. The breakfast is great, nothing is too much trouble. We arrived late, 11.30pm, but were given clear and functioning instructions for the key-safe, which gave us access to both the front door and the room. It's a bit of a warren so more instructions finding the room would be helpful but not essential. The car park is described as quirky. Spaces are limited but you leave your keys at reception and the staff move cars around as and when needed, so bring a spare key is my advise. The Telstar suited our purpose of a short stay, 2 nights, perfectly. Any problems? Maybe me but i don't remember being told that the bathroom/tolet was not en suite but shared.
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Jethro
Jan 24, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Lovely lovely people, solid breakfast. It’s not the most modern hotel but I like that, feels real and honest. Parking is useful and 10 mins walk from city centre. My second time visiting and will be back
Lovely lovely people, solid breakfast. It’s not the most modern hotel but I like that, feels real and honest. Parking is useful and 10 mins walk from city centre. My second time visiting and will be back
10
Jennifer
Apr 7, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Parking not easy. Difficult to sort when arriving in very busy traffic after a long drive.
Parking not easy. Difficult to sort when arriving in very busy traffic after a long drive.
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Trevor
Mar 3, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The best thing about the Telstar is that all the staff are friendly and extremely helpful. Parking is interesting - but it works well - and the breakfast is excellent! Second stay here, and we will be back.
The best thing about the Telstar is that all the staff are friendly and extremely helpful. Parking is interesting - but it works well - and the breakfast is excellent! Second stay here, and we will be back.
10
Kelly
Mar 22, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent location and parking ok , very well laid out breakfast with both hot and cold options, hot is cooked to order and was delicious. Very friendly host and offered lots of advice, we stayed here due to looking at the university and the location was perfect.
Excellent location and parking ok , very well laid out breakfast with both hot and cold options, hot is cooked to order and was delicious. Very friendly host and offered lots of advice, we stayed here due to looking at the university and the location was perfect.
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Kelly
Feb 15, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely property and staff. Really good location, 10 minute walk from central Exeter and has free parking behind the property. Excellent value for money.
Lovely property and staff. Really good location, 10 minute walk from central Exeter and has free parking behind the property. Excellent value for money.
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Alexius A
Apr 3, 2025
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Stayed 7 nights
The Telstar is a lovely old time bed and breakfast using a converted house (i think). It is relatively close to Exeter St David's train station, and very close to Exeter University. The rate includes breakfast and free parking, which is a big nus. I had the single room with a small shower and toilet. No complaints. The staff are all very helpful. Be warned that there are no lifts in the hotel and the stairway is quite narrow. So those with huge luggage will have some difficulty getting up to the upper floor. Also, from the train station, the Telstar is on a hill. Given the room rate and everything, i am happy to recommend the Telstar. My thanks to Sam and Amy for making the stay a very enjoyable one.
The Telstar is a lovely old time bed and breakfast using a converted house (i think). It is relatively close to Exeter St David's train station, and very close to Exeter University. The rate includes breakfast and free parking, which is a big nus. I had the single room with a small shower and toilet. No complaints. The staff are all very helpful. Be warned that there are no lifts in the hotel and the stairway is quite narrow. So those with huge luggage will have some difficulty getting up to the upper floor. Also, from the train station, the Telstar is on a hill. Given the room rate and everything, i am happy to recommend the Telstar. My thanks to Sam and Amy for making the stay a very enjoyable one.
10
Peter
Jan 30, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Very good family room with comfortable beds. Breakfast was very good. Parking at the hotel is limited & difficult when busy but there is ample parking a short distance away.
Very good family room with comfortable beds. Breakfast was very good. Parking at the hotel is limited & difficult when busy but there is ample parking a short distance away.
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Anthony
Sep 8, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
It is fine for an overnight visit to Exeter. Hardest thing was finding the car park which has very narrow parking spaces especially when there are big SUVs there
It is fine for an overnight visit to Exeter. Hardest thing was finding the car park which has very narrow parking spaces especially when there are big SUVs there
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Victoria
Aug 13, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
The Telstar was very quaint . A genuine old fashioned type of hotel. Clean . Friendly staff. Décor is dated but that gave the whole place character. Ideal for a B&B type stay. Parking was a bit limited.
The Telstar was very quaint . A genuine old fashioned type of hotel. Clean . Friendly staff. Décor is dated but that gave the whole place character. Ideal for a B&B type stay. Parking was a bit limited.
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Cleanliness
Rooms and shared bathrooms are generally clean and well presented. A few guests noted minor dust or tired fittings in places.
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angela
Dec 11, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
The reception at the hotel was good, a nice man showed me to my room when I checked in. My room was clean and warm, perfect for the single traveller. With a small en-suite bathroom. The cooked breakfast was delicious, plenty of variety and pleasant staff: I enjoyed my stay, I thought it was good value for money, and if I stay in Exeter again, I’d definitely book to stay at the Telstar.
The reception at the hotel was good, a nice man showed me to my room when I checked in. My room was clean and warm, perfect for the single traveller. With a small en-suite bathroom. The cooked breakfast was delicious, plenty of variety and pleasant staff: I enjoyed my stay, I thought it was good value for money, and if I stay in Exeter again, I’d definitely book to stay at the Telstar.
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Isla
Jan 12, 2023
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Stayed 19,368 nights
Very lovely building, clean and done up well.
Very lovely building, clean and done up well.
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Benjamin
Oct 15, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Basic but functional room. Very clean shared facilities. Outstanding breakfast
Basic but functional room. Very clean shared facilities. Outstanding breakfast
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Shirley
Dec 5, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
The owners and staff were amazing and did everything they could to make ones stay perfect. The food was delicious and well presented, plus special diets were all covered. All jolly friendly and attentive. Love the quirky decorations. It was so good there that I am thinking of booking my whole family in next year for our annual get-together. Only one other comment - your cleaner needs to be more thorough. I was in the single room (16?) and some areas were extremely dusty, like the top of the wall light for instance. I left a full feed-back sheet in the room and I hope the cleaner handed it in and didn't tear it up because of what she might have read! Maybe it willl give her a nudge in the right direction! A big thank you to Telstar - i have already recommended you to friends who visit Exeter every year.
The owners and staff were amazing and did everything they could to make ones stay perfect. The food was delicious and well presented, plus special diets were all covered. All jolly friendly and attentive. Love the quirky decorations. It was so good there that I am thinking of booking my whole family in next year for our annual get-together. Only one other comment - your cleaner needs to be more thorough. I was in the single room (16?) and some areas were extremely dusty, like the top of the wall light for instance. I left a full feed-back sheet in the room and I hope the cleaner handed it in and didn't tear it up because of what she might have read! Maybe it willl give her a nudge in the right direction! A big thank you to Telstar - i have already recommended you to friends who visit Exeter every year.
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Sandra
Sep 14, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Clean and tidy hotel. Comfy bed. Good spot
Clean and tidy hotel. Comfy bed. Good spot
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Daniel
Mar 23, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Very clean and cozy!
Very clean and cozy!
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Graeme
May 11, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Telstar is an excellent city guest house with clean and comfortable rooms. The bathroom could do with some refurbishment. The breakfast was excellent and the staff were friendly and professional. It is a great location for exploring Exeter
Telstar is an excellent city guest house with clean and comfortable rooms. The bathroom could do with some refurbishment. The breakfast was excellent and the staff were friendly and professional. It is a great location for exploring Exeter
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Monica
May 26, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Very nice staff/owners. Really helpful Room and bathroom very clean, nicely prepared and presented.
Very nice staff/owners. Really helpful Room and bathroom very clean, nicely prepared and presented.
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Tat Ming
Oct 27, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Clean room and good service
Clean room and good service
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R
Mar 14, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
A delightful hotel full of character. Everywhere was very clean especially the shared bathroom. Very comfortable and an excellent breakfast, with good choices.
A delightful hotel full of character. Everywhere was very clean especially the shared bathroom. Very comfortable and an excellent breakfast, with good choices.
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Rooms
Rooms are compact and characterful, with some offering small balconies; many find the beds comfortable. Drawbacks include small bathrooms, occasional traffic or building noise, patchy TV or Wi‑Fi in a few rooms, summer heat upstairs, and some firm mattresses.
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Andrew
Mar 23, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Very helpful staff, conveniently located for both Exeter St. David's and Central railway stations, clean room with comfortable bed. Excellent breakfast. My room was at the front and traffic noise was noticeable.
Very helpful staff, conveniently located for both Exeter St. David's and Central railway stations, clean room with comfortable bed. Excellent breakfast. My room was at the front and traffic noise was noticeable.
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Darin
Apr 28, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Hotel looked nice in the pictures however our room seemed like something out of the seventies. Bed you could feel the springs digging in you pillows very hard. Had next to no sleep. Downstairs of the hotel seemed very nice though.
Hotel looked nice in the pictures however our room seemed like something out of the seventies. Bed you could feel the springs digging in you pillows very hard. Had next to no sleep. Downstairs of the hotel seemed very nice though.
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Astrid
Apr 17, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The Telstar is a nice little hotel, conveniently located close to St. Davis train station; spotlessly clean, with friendly staff and nice breakfast. The price is also right. Everything would have been great if they didn’t have the worst mattress of any hotel i ever stayed in; i could feel the springs in my back and got very little sleep because of that. Also the temperature wasn’t controllable and windows didn’t open sufficiently. I had a really terrible night and certainly cannot recommend this hotel to anyone until they replace their mattresses (at least in the single room).
The Telstar is a nice little hotel, conveniently located close to St. Davis train station; spotlessly clean, with friendly staff and nice breakfast. The price is also right. Everything would have been great if they didn’t have the worst mattress of any hotel i ever stayed in; i could feel the springs in my back and got very little sleep because of that. Also the temperature wasn’t controllable and windows didn’t open sufficiently. I had a really terrible night and certainly cannot recommend this hotel to anyone until they replace their mattresses (at least in the single room).
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Elena
Aug 29, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Just about 12-15 minutes walking to the city centre. The mattress was a little hard, gave me some back pain. The shower didn't had pressure half of the time while using it. The tv programmes are not working to good (drama, my5 for example), can't really watch anything.
Just about 12-15 minutes walking to the city centre. The mattress was a little hard, gave me some back pain. The shower didn't had pressure half of the time while using it. The tv programmes are not working to good (drama, my5 for example), can't really watch anything.
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Randall
Oct 5, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Charming property, very small room, bathroom was small.
Charming property, very small room, bathroom was small.
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Michael
Mar 25, 2023
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Stayed 5 nights
Convenient for city facilities. Parking available, if a little cramped. Good breakfast, efficiently produced. Room was a little cramped. Would have been nice if TV reception was better-only about half channels were watchable.
Convenient for city facilities. Parking available, if a little cramped. Good breakfast, efficiently produced. Room was a little cramped. Would have been nice if TV reception was better-only about half channels were watchable.
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Alice
Jun 10, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
If it’s hot, the attic rooms should not be used. Barely slept a wink due to heat and having to use a noisy fan.
If it’s hot, the attic rooms should not be used. Barely slept a wink due to heat and having to use a noisy fan.
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Sarah
Apr 23, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
I was given a small single room with a balcony to the front of premises, really pretty, though I couldn’t have ventilation at night because there was no small window & road noise would’ve disturbed me if I left door to balcony open a crack. Comfy bed. All the necessary amenities like kettle & hairdryer & toiletries much appreciated. Loved the decor & themes in the hotel. Breakfast was amazing Short walk to city centre (but be aware it’s a steady uphill incline & and also from St Davids station). No internal lift so I advise you to travel light. I didn’t have to carry my suitcase up the stairs myself though - which I much appreciated. Staff were very helpful, polite and kind. Also appreciated it being a ‘green’ hotel, so I could recycle various plastic food containers etc. Only criticism is that it’s a creaky Victorian property, so can hear other guests moving above and coming & going etc. but that’s part of the character of the hotel. Would stay again because I thought it great value-for-money, though I would want to try a room to the rear of house next visit
I was given a small single room with a balcony to the front of premises, really pretty, though I couldn’t have ventilation at night because there was no small window & road noise would’ve disturbed me if I left door to balcony open a crack. Comfy bed. All the necessary amenities like kettle & hairdryer & toiletries much appreciated. Loved the decor & themes in the hotel. Breakfast was amazing Short walk to city centre (but be aware it’s a steady uphill incline & and also from St Davids station). No internal lift so I advise you to travel light. I didn’t have to carry my suitcase up the stairs myself though - which I much appreciated. Staff were very helpful, polite and kind. Also appreciated it being a ‘green’ hotel, so I could recycle various plastic food containers etc. Only criticism is that it’s a creaky Victorian property, so can hear other guests moving above and coming & going etc. but that’s part of the character of the hotel. Would stay again because I thought it great value-for-money, though I would want to try a room to the rear of house next visit
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Katy
Sep 21, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely breakfast . Walkable to town centre . Great we could leave car to go shopping before check in. Only lost points - could not sit up in bed as in attic under slope . Think beds should be moved around. Some tv channels we could not watch as reception not good.
Lovely breakfast . Walkable to town centre . Great we could leave car to go shopping before check in. Only lost points - could not sit up in bed as in attic under slope . Think beds should be moved around. Some tv channels we could not watch as reception not good.
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Richard
Aug 14, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Very well run traditional guest house with friendly and efficient staff and in a good location for St David’s station and the city centre. Decent WiFi and an excellent breakfast with vegan and gluten free options. My single room (12) had a shared bathroom which was fine and there was a sink in my room plus a fan which was useful in the heat. Some quirks with TV reception a bit dodgy, the lamp didn’t seem to work unless I was being thick and the fan may need adjusting to avoid the noisy start but otherwise a great value choice for a night.
Very well run traditional guest house with friendly and efficient staff and in a good location for St David’s station and the city centre. Decent WiFi and an excellent breakfast with vegan and gluten free options. My single room (12) had a shared bathroom which was fine and there was a sink in my room plus a fan which was useful in the heat. Some quirks with TV reception a bit dodgy, the lamp didn’t seem to work unless I was being thick and the fan may need adjusting to avoid the noisy start but otherwise a great value choice for a night.
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Service
Service is consistently friendly, helpful and accommodating, with smooth check‑in and flexible help for late arrivals or special requests. At busy times, breakfast service can require seeking staff.
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Jeffrey
Jul 25, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
This Bed and Breakfast Guesthouse is clean, pleasant and well located. The Staff are super helpful at reception and when serving breakfast. The breakfast is great, nothing is too much trouble. We arrived late, 11.30pm, but were given clear and functioning instructions for the key-safe, which gave us access to both the front door and the room. It's a bit of a warren so more instructions finding the room would be helpful but not essential. The car park is described as quirky. Spaces are limited but you leave your keys at reception and the staff move cars around as and when needed, so bring a spare key is my advise. The Telstar suited our purpose of a short stay, 2 nights, perfectly. Any problems? Maybe me but i don't remember being told that the bathroom/tolet was not en suite but shared.
This Bed and Breakfast Guesthouse is clean, pleasant and well located. The Staff are super helpful at reception and when serving breakfast. The breakfast is great, nothing is too much trouble. We arrived late, 11.30pm, but were given clear and functioning instructions for the key-safe, which gave us access to both the front door and the room. It's a bit of a warren so more instructions finding the room would be helpful but not essential. The car park is described as quirky. Spaces are limited but you leave your keys at reception and the staff move cars around as and when needed, so bring a spare key is my advise. The Telstar suited our purpose of a short stay, 2 nights, perfectly. Any problems? Maybe me but i don't remember being told that the bathroom/tolet was not en suite but shared.
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José
Mar 20, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Great hotel! Super kind people and very helpful!.
Great hotel! Super kind people and very helpful!.
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Lydia
Aug 24, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Very friendly and accommodating hosts, thank you!
Very friendly and accommodating hosts, thank you!
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E A
Dec 5, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
There was a problem with the room, but the staff sorted it quickly and made sure I was looked after in the meantime. Really good breakfast.
There was a problem with the room, but the staff sorted it quickly and made sure I was looked after in the meantime. Really good breakfast.
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David
Mar 12, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
All great - heads up, you have to look for staff at breakfast time!
All great - heads up, you have to look for staff at breakfast time!
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Jean-pierre
Sep 8, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Great host and Staff
Great host and Staff
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Annika
Oct 7, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Loved my stay at the Telstar! Great service and all needs met. Breakfast was very good!
Loved my stay at the Telstar! Great service and all needs met. Breakfast was very good!
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THOMAS
Sep 9, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Very helpful and funny host.
Very helpful and funny host.
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Trevor
Jan 19, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Really helpful staff - go out of the way to make sure that everything is as you would wish. Great breakfast, good wi-fi, on-site parking was provided, room fairly typical of city small hotels/guest houses but perfect for our needs. All in all excellent!
Really helpful staff - go out of the way to make sure that everything is as you would wish. Great breakfast, good wi-fi, on-site parking was provided, room fairly typical of city small hotels/guest houses but perfect for our needs. All in all excellent!
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Diogo
Oct 27, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The staff was super helpful with tips of things to do in the city and also by allowing me to store my bag after checking out. The breakfast was very good, and the location is convenient, close to the train station and within walking distance to the city center.
The staff was super helpful with tips of things to do in the city and also by allowing me to store my bag after checking out. The breakfast was very good, and the location is convenient, close to the train station and within walking distance to the city center.
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Location
Convenient base near Exeter St David’s station, the university and city centre, with most sights walkable. Note the uphill walk from the station.
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Christine
Dec 12, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely room, comfy beds, nice bathroom. Very responsive, lovely breakfast and great location.
Lovely room, comfy beds, nice bathroom. Very responsive, lovely breakfast and great location.
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ANN
May 15, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
Convenient for train station and walking around the city
Convenient for train station and walking around the city
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Kevin
Jun 26, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
A lovely little hotel in the centre of Exeter, only a 10 minute walk from the town centre. Excellent service and breakfast!
A lovely little hotel in the centre of Exeter, only a 10 minute walk from the town centre. Excellent service and breakfast!
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karen
Mar 3, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Location great Walkable Town/Station/Uni Staff great and lovely breakfast
Location great Walkable Town/Station/Uni Staff great and lovely breakfast
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Louise
Jun 25, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Welcoming and friendly staff, old fashioned hotel with modern amenities - small room with tiny en suite but very well equipped and clean . Breakfast excellent. Location handy for St David’s train station and the town
Welcoming and friendly staff, old fashioned hotel with modern amenities - small room with tiny en suite but very well equipped and clean . Breakfast excellent. Location handy for St David’s train station and the town
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Christopher
Jun 12, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely old Victorian house run by a delightful family. Our room was spacious and charming. The breakfast was delicious and the staff were very accommodating to our complicated dietary restrictions (some vegetarian, multiple allergies). We would definitely stay again next time we're in Exeter! Travelers without a car should know that, although very close to St. David's station, the walk to the hotel is up a steep hill. But well worth it!
Lovely old Victorian house run by a delightful family. Our room was spacious and charming. The breakfast was delicious and the staff were very accommodating to our complicated dietary restrictions (some vegetarian, multiple allergies). We would definitely stay again next time we're in Exeter! Travelers without a car should know that, although very close to St. David's station, the walk to the hotel is up a steep hill. But well worth it!
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Alexius A
Apr 3, 2025
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Stayed 7 nights
The Telstar is a lovely old time bed and breakfast using a converted house (i think). It is relatively close to Exeter St David's train station, and very close to Exeter University. The rate includes breakfast and free parking, which is a big nus. I had the single room with a small shower and toilet. No complaints. The staff are all very helpful. Be warned that there are no lifts in the hotel and the stairway is quite narrow. So those with huge luggage will have some difficulty getting up to the upper floor. Also, from the train station, the Telstar is on a hill. Given the room rate and everything, i am happy to recommend the Telstar. My thanks to Sam and Amy for making the stay a very enjoyable one.
The Telstar is a lovely old time bed and breakfast using a converted house (i think). It is relatively close to Exeter St David's train station, and very close to Exeter University. The rate includes breakfast and free parking, which is a big nus. I had the single room with a small shower and toilet. No complaints. The staff are all very helpful. Be warned that there are no lifts in the hotel and the stairway is quite narrow. So those with huge luggage will have some difficulty getting up to the upper floor. Also, from the train station, the Telstar is on a hill. Given the room rate and everything, i am happy to recommend the Telstar. My thanks to Sam and Amy for making the stay a very enjoyable one.
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Amanda
Mar 25, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Excellent English breakfast in the morning. Also lots of additional breakfast to choose from including croissants, cereals and fruit salad. The staff were friendly and helpful. The location is excellent. Loved our stay. Would recommend.
Excellent English breakfast in the morning. Also lots of additional breakfast to choose from including croissants, cereals and fruit salad. The staff were friendly and helpful. The location is excellent. Loved our stay. Would recommend.
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Linda
Mar 29, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great position near train station
Great position near train station
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D
Dec 7, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Family room that was in its own space with a small garden was lovely, nice drinks tray which included filtered water. Complimentary toiletries also great. Bed very comfortable so had a good night's sleep. All staff where lovely making sure you had everything you needed from check in to checkout. Breakfast was superb offering vegetarian and vegan options which was a plus for me , my partner had the meat option on both the produce was excellent quality., good selection of teas and coffee, also plenty of fruit, yogurts, cereals , fruit juice etc. This is also situated within 10 minute walk from the train station and the town which was brilliant for us. We would definately start again.
Family room that was in its own space with a small garden was lovely, nice drinks tray which included filtered water. Complimentary toiletries also great. Bed very comfortable so had a good night's sleep. All staff where lovely making sure you had everything you needed from check in to checkout. Breakfast was superb offering vegetarian and vegan options which was a plus for me , my partner had the meat option on both the produce was excellent quality., good selection of teas and coffee, also plenty of fruit, yogurts, cereals , fruit juice etc. This is also situated within 10 minute walk from the train station and the town which was brilliant for us. We would definately start again.
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Dining
Breakfast is a standout: cooked to order, generous, and includes vegetarian, vegan and gluten‑free options alongside cereals and fruit. At peak times it can feel busy or a bit self‑service.
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Chad
Jan 26, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Nice clean room, well equipped. Breakfast however was exceptional, 10/10. Perfect start to the day.
Nice clean room, well equipped. Breakfast however was exceptional, 10/10. Perfect start to the day.
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Sarah
May 12, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Really enjoyed our stay here, and would thoroughly recommend. So easy to walk into the centre, free parking at the rear, quality cooked breakfast with locally sourced sausages, bacon & eggs. And the staff were excellent.
Really enjoyed our stay here, and would thoroughly recommend. So easy to walk into the centre, free parking at the rear, quality cooked breakfast with locally sourced sausages, bacon & eggs. And the staff were excellent.
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Rachel
May 30, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
The property was in a good location but very restricted parking. The accommodation was very tired looking with broken fixtures and fittings. The water pressure in the shower was poor. Breakfast was self service even making your own tea and poor choice of fruit, no pastries etc. Cooked breakfast was nice. Very expensive for what was provided in accomodation
The property was in a good location but very restricted parking. The accommodation was very tired looking with broken fixtures and fittings. The water pressure in the shower was poor. Breakfast was self service even making your own tea and poor choice of fruit, no pastries etc. Cooked breakfast was nice. Very expensive for what was provided in accomodation
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Carol
Jul 24, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
We couldn’t have asked for anything more for our over night stay . The staff were so welcoming, our room was perfect and a delicious breakfast set us up for the day. Thank you…much appreciated!
We couldn’t have asked for anything more for our over night stay . The staff were so welcoming, our room was perfect and a delicious breakfast set us up for the day. Thank you…much appreciated!
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Keith
Sep 5, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent breakfast
Excellent breakfast
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Suki
Jun 10, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
What a lovely stay at Telstar. The room had everything you need plus little touches to make the experience even better. Loved the green vibe too. Delicious breakfast and friendly helpful staff. Will stay again.
What a lovely stay at Telstar. The room had everything you need plus little touches to make the experience even better. Loved the green vibe too. Delicious breakfast and friendly helpful staff. Will stay again.
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C
May 25, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Great location near St David's Station (travelled on train) and adjacent to City Centre. Got upgraded to a double bed. Breakfast was lovely but was very busy and a bit chaotic but overall my stay was very good value. Also, I left some clothes behind and the team were very helpful in reuniting it with me.
Great location near St David's Station (travelled on train) and adjacent to City Centre. Got upgraded to a double bed. Breakfast was lovely but was very busy and a bit chaotic but overall my stay was very good value. Also, I left some clothes behind and the team were very helpful in reuniting it with me.
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Amanda
Mar 25, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Excellent English breakfast in the morning. Also lots of additional breakfast to choose from including croissants, cereals and fruit salad. The staff were friendly and helpful. The location is excellent. Loved our stay. Would recommend.
Excellent English breakfast in the morning. Also lots of additional breakfast to choose from including croissants, cereals and fruit salad. The staff were friendly and helpful. The location is excellent. Loved our stay. Would recommend.
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D
Dec 7, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Family room that was in its own space with a small garden was lovely, nice drinks tray which included filtered water. Complimentary toiletries also great. Bed very comfortable so had a good night's sleep. All staff where lovely making sure you had everything you needed from check in to checkout. Breakfast was superb offering vegetarian and vegan options which was a plus for me , my partner had the meat option on both the produce was excellent quality., good selection of teas and coffee, also plenty of fruit, yogurts, cereals , fruit juice etc. This is also situated within 10 minute walk from the train station and the town which was brilliant for us. We would definately start again.
Family room that was in its own space with a small garden was lovely, nice drinks tray which included filtered water. Complimentary toiletries also great. Bed very comfortable so had a good night's sleep. All staff where lovely making sure you had everything you needed from check in to checkout. Breakfast was superb offering vegetarian and vegan options which was a plus for me , my partner had the meat option on both the produce was excellent quality., good selection of teas and coffee, also plenty of fruit, yogurts, cereals , fruit juice etc. This is also situated within 10 minute walk from the train station and the town which was brilliant for us. We would definately start again.
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Richard
Aug 14, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Very well run traditional guest house with friendly and efficient staff and in a good location for St David’s station and the city centre. Decent WiFi and an excellent breakfast with vegan and gluten free options. My single room (12) had a shared bathroom which was fine and there was a sink in my room plus a fan which was useful in the heat. Some quirks with TV reception a bit dodgy, the lamp didn’t seem to work unless I was being thick and the fan may need adjusting to avoid the noisy start but otherwise a great value choice for a night.
Very well run traditional guest house with friendly and efficient staff and in a good location for St David’s station and the city centre. Decent WiFi and an excellent breakfast with vegan and gluten free options. My single room (12) had a shared bathroom which was fine and there was a sink in my room plus a fan which was useful in the heat. Some quirks with TV reception a bit dodgy, the lamp didn’t seem to work unless I was being thick and the fan may need adjusting to avoid the noisy start but otherwise a great value choice for a night.
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Terry
3 weeks ago
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Stayed 1 night
Great place Nice staff Recommend
Great place Nice staff Recommend
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jeff
3 weeks ago
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Stayed 1 night
Better than I expected, better than big chains, it's an old building, old world feel, excellent buffet style breakfast
Better than I expected, better than big chains, it's an old building, old world feel, excellent buffet style breakfast
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Ragnhild
4 weeks ago
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Stayed 1 night
We had a lovely stay at the Telstar! It’s a very cosy hotel, clean and well kept. Lovely helpful stay. It was our second stay here and we will definitely stay again when we’re in Exeter!
We had a lovely stay at the Telstar! It’s a very cosy hotel, clean and well kept. Lovely helpful stay. It was our second stay here and we will definitely stay again when we’re in Exeter!
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Deborah
Jul 21, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Our room was very tired with chipped furniture, dirty skirting boards, dodgy wiring with tiny bathroom towels which made it difficult to dry yourself! The ceiling looked as if there had been a leak (or damp). The hotels floorboards in the dining room were filthy which didn't contribute to overall hygiene standards. Our room (3) was stifling hot and as our bedroom window overlooked the kitchen, smells from the kitchen wafted into our room at 6am (not pleasant as smelt like old cooking oil!) so went out for breakfast. We also smelt strong cannabis when we left the hotel early evening which had to be a staff member as no bedrooms were near the back entrance. We booked for 2 nights but left after 1 as couldn't face another night sleeping there. All in all a disaster and one I definitely wouldn't repeat!
Our room was very tired with chipped furniture, dirty skirting boards, dodgy wiring with tiny bathroom towels which made it difficult to dry yourself! The ceiling looked as if there had been a leak (or damp). The hotels floorboards in the dining room were filthy which didn't contribute to overall hygiene standards. Our room (3) was stifling hot and as our bedroom window overlooked the kitchen, smells from the kitchen wafted into our room at 6am (not pleasant as smelt like old cooking oil!) so went out for breakfast. We also smelt strong cannabis when we left the hotel early evening which had to be a staff member as no bedrooms were near the back entrance. We booked for 2 nights but left after 1 as couldn't face another night sleeping there. All in all a disaster and one I definitely wouldn't repeat!
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David
Jun 27, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Nice hotel near train station. Comfortable room, good breakfast.
Nice hotel near train station. Comfortable room, good breakfast.
FAQs about The Telstar
Is parking available at the property?
Yes, free parking is available on-site.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 14:00 until 22:00, and check-out is by 11:00.
Where is the hotel located?
The hotel is located at 77 St Davids Hill, Exeter, close to notable landmarks such as Powderham Castle and Dartmoor National Park.
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Check-in time starts at14:00Check-in time ends at22:00Check-out time ends at11:00
Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 18 years old.
CheckIn Restrictions
A late check-out fee will be charged;
Age Requirements
Minimum age to check in is 18 years old
Pets
Only dogs and cats are allowed;Service animals are allowed;Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions;Pets allowed;Pet fee: GBP 12.00 per pet, per stay; Service animals are exempt from fees;
Front Desk Services
Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available; The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM. If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and lockbox information. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Identification
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges;
Children And Extra Bed Policy
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy; Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 5.0 per stay;
Dining
Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee.Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately GBP 10.00 for adults and GBP 10.00 for children;
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