The Telstar, Exeter
About the Hotel
Rooms with Amenities
The Telstar features rooms with en suite bathrooms, a TV, a DVD player, tea/coffee making facilities, and free Wi-Fi. Single rooms have a private bathroom with a bath or shower, a hairdryer, an electric kettle, carpeted floors, and heating. Family rooms provide a flat-screen TV, a wardrobe, an electric kettle, and heating, and include a private bathroom with a bath or shower and a hairdryer. Rooms at the back offer a view out to the west over the river valley.
Breakfast in decorated dining
The Telstar serves breakfast in a nicely decorated dining room. Guests can order a fully cooked breakfast with a wide range of items, including eggs cooked to order, grilled bacon, sausage, tomato, mushrooms, and beans. Most of the produce is locally sourced. There is also a quiet breakfast room and courtyard with a selection of prepared food.
Leisure and Comfort
The Telstar offers a lounge for group gatherings, a courtyard with water features and ferns, and various decor points. Guests receive a key to both their bedroom and the main front door, which also opens the door to the Fort Williams Guest House. Most country sports can be organized for your tour.
Location and Access
The Telstar is conveniently located a 5-minute walk from St David's train station and a 10-minute walk from the city centre and cathedral. It is 15 km from Exeter International Airport and has good bus services nearby. Nearby landmarks include St Catherine's Chapel and Almshouses (1 km), St Pancras Church (0.5 km), St Nicholas Priory (1 km), St Stephen's Church (1 km), Statue of Richard Hooker (1 km), and Redvers Buller (0.3 km). It is also near Exeter's Royal Albert Memorial Museum.
Services and Facilities
The Telstar is a traditional guest house with friendly staff and customer service. It offers a bright dining room and a comfortable lounge. Ironing facilities and heating are available. Parking is tight, with a narrow lane leading to the small number of spaces available. The property has a terrace and provides free toiletries.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Pets allowed
- Security
- Luggage storage
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Housekeeping
Dining
- Bar/ Lounge area
Children
- Cots
Spa & Leisure
- Sun terrace
- Leisure/ TV room
Room features
- Heating
- Terrace
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor