Reviews of Riverdown
Riverdown, Green Lane, Exton,, Topsham, EX3 0PW, United Kingdom
#2 of 7 hotels in Topsham
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 48 B&B reviews
9.0Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
9.5
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Comfort
9.3
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Location
9.3
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Facilities
9.0
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Staff
9.3
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Value for money
9.1
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Free WiFi
10.0
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Reviewed: 20 February 2025
Edna
United Kingdom6 reviews9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The host, the situation, the good access, the breakfasts, the helpfulness - a great repeat stay - and one we would be so happy to revisit.
Stayed in December 2024
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Reviewed: 21 December 2024
Andrew
United Kingdom1 review10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Third time we have stayed, Always perfect
Stayed in December 2024
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Reviewed: 9 December 2024
Kirsty
United Kingdom24 reviews3 helpful votes10“Very comfortable stay”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Double Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
Very comfortable, spacious rooms, very clean and excellent facilities
Stayed in December 2024
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Reviewed: 19 October 2024
Keith
United Kingdom21 reviews2 helpful votes10“Ideal definitely worth a return stay”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 8 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
Very comfortable nothing too much trouble perfect location
Stayed in September 2024
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Reviewed: 14 October 2024
Peter
United Kingdom16 reviews8.0“The property and facilities were all as per online descriptions and proprietor was friendly and help”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
very happy
Stayed in September 2024
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Reviewed: 18 August 2024
Katherine
United Kingdom4 reviews10“A real gem and wonderful location.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
We loved it but some might find the location difficult to find.
A beautiful location tucked away down a lane but wonderful access to cycle and footpaths.
Stayed in August 2024
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Reviewed: 11 August 2024
Christopher
United Kingdom22 reviews10“Excellent relaxing break”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
Excellent host very friendly lovely breakfast room large and comfortable
Stayed in August 2024
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Reviewed: 18 July 2024
David
United Kingdom6 reviews8.0“Lovely”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Space and clean. Nice countryside
Stayed in July 2024
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Reviewed: 14 June 2024
Kelvian
United Kingdom1 review10“Absolutely Beautiful House & Amazing welcoming.”- • Business trip
- • Group
- • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing! Everything was amazing!
I loved Tim’s energy and his home was absolutely beautiful we was welcomed with open arms and loved the little hidden treasure behind his house! What a view point and absolutely incredible views.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 5 June 2024
Sarah
United Kingdom30 reviews1 helpful vote10“Relaxing and peaceful 3 night stay”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Great location to explore Exe estuary area. Close to Exton station.
Stayed in June 2024
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Reviewed: 10 May 2024
Myles
United Kingdom15 reviews10“Excellent location”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Found the train noise difficult first night but after that got used to it
Right by the footpaths to the nature reserves, Topsham etc. Very clean and comfortable. Lounge available for guests to use. Great to see no plastic used too.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 19 February 2024
Hello
United Kingdom6 reviews10“Wonderful.........”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
Lovely property. Quiet location and not far from our visits to Exeter and Topsham. Our room was large, comfortable and had all we needed for our two night stay. Tim was incredibly friendly and helpful and did everything he could to make my stay a pleasant one. Great cooked breakfast!! Would recommend! Thank you Tim.
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 5 January 2024
Katherine
United Kingdom8 reviews1 helpful vote10“Great stay”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 3 nights
Great breakfast and such a beautiful location!
Stayed in December 2023
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Reviewed: 29 December 2023
Jill
United Kingdom6 reviews1 helpful vote8.0“Comfortable Devon countryside stay”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Double Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 4 nights
Access road is very narrow for a large car.
The room was large, bright and quiet with a very comfortable bed. Tim was a friendly, generous and very helpful host, who did everything he could to make my stay over the Christmas period a pleasant one. Also enjoyed the walk down to the pub and the railway station along the narrow Devon country roads!
Stayed in December 2023
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Reviewed: 11 December 2023
Andrew
United Kingdom25 reviews1 helpful vote9.0“You will want to move to Topsham.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
If Tim could control the weather! :-)
We have Stayed before and we will stay again, Tim is a great host and if you stay you will not be disappointed.
Stayed in December 2023
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Reviewed: 25 November 2023
Maria
United Kingdom14 reviews9.0“Peaceful, rural retreat”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The breakfast is very much geared towards those who want a traditional cooked breakfast. I'd like the option of yoghurt, fresh fruit and quality cereals e.g muesli and granola.
Location, quiet, spaciousness
Stayed in October 2023
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Reviewed: 4 September 2023
Alison
United Kingdom5 reviews1 helpful vote9.0“Happy Campers”- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Lane approaching property is very narrow. The earliest we could have breakfast was 8.30am,
Made to feel welcome with relaxed atmosphere.
Stayed in September 2023
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Reviewed: 26 July 2023
Matthew
United Kingdom115 reviews22 helpful votes10“An ideal quiet retreat with an affable host, but not far from many excellent places via a range of transportation option”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 8 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing not to like. If you enjoy B&Bs you will like it here. The guest rooms do not have views of the estuary, but you can use Tim’s “viewing hut” in his field opposite.
Quiet and secluded but not far from Topsham on foot/bicycle and public transport options to Exmouth, Exeter and beyond. Tim is a kind and helpful host who will give as much or as little help as you want. Good breakfasts.
Stayed in July 2023
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Reviewed: 18 June 2023
Christine
United Kingdom20 reviews1 helpful vote9.0“So please we stayed here. Thanks for making us so welcome.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 3 nights
There was nothing we did not like.
Lovely and sensible to ask for our choice of breakfast the night before. All very well cooked, timely, nothing seemed to be too much trouble. Loved the patio doors onto the garden with our own space to sit outside. And the lounge/dining area at our dispsoal too.
Stayed in June 2023
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Reviewed: 20 May 2023
Conor
United Kingdom1 review10“Brilliant”- • Business trip
- • Group
- • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Tim was a great host with a great breakfast and clean facilities I would strongly recommend staying at riverdown
Stayed in May 2023
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Reviewed: 3 May 2023
Ian
United Kingdom30 reviews2 helpful votes9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 3 nights
Nothing much really. Some people might be put off by the adjacent railway line, but there are only two trains an hour and you soon switch off to a few seconds noise as they go by (they stop overnight well)
Hidden away at the end of the village, but a great location for accessing the Exe estuary cycle path and the Avocet rail line. Just a short walk along the cycle path to Topsham, and 90 minutes on foot to Exmouth and only 10 minutes walk from a really nice pub with a good restaurant. Nice freshly cooked breakfasts, and the porridge was great. Good to have a guests sitting room we could sit in with our friends staying in the room next door, and space each in the garden outside as well.
Stayed in April 2023
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Reviewed: 26 April 2023
Ronald
United Kingdom55 reviews4 helpful votes8.0“excellent situation for a short break within easy access to Exeter and the lovely walking /cycling tracks along the”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
there was little not to like however it would benefit from some upgrading at very little expense eg bedding , softer towels and tweaking of the breakfast menu.
ideally situated especially for walking or cycling and easy access to the GWR train facilities. The owner. Tim, was very approachable , helpful and knowledgeable .
Stayed in April 2023
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Reviewed: 6 November 2022
Anthony
United Kingdom6 reviews10“Lovely place would definitely recommend it.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 3 nights
Nothing
Breakfast excellent nice quiet location
Stayed in November 2022
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Reviewed: 20 October 2022
Bolton
United Kingdom3 reviews9.0“Would recommend and stay again without hesitation.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Better quality teabags would be appreciated! Offer of earlier breakfast timing would be useful for some people.
Breakfast very good. High quality spacious bathroom with exceptional power shower. Easy access to views of the estuary.
Stayed in October 2022
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