St Margaret's Steps

Rating
Sleeps 8
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
Pets Yes
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Features

Ground floor bedroom
Smoke-free
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

Mrs Behrens
February 2020

“This is a fabulous house.”

It is beautifully decorated and presented and it was spotlessly clean. The huge open plan kitchen was perfect for us. It was warm, and all the kitchen equipment you could need was there. The bedrooms and bathrooms were lovely too. We would highly recommend this property. ...

It is beautifully decorated and presented and it was spotlessly clean. The huge open plan kitchen was perfect for us. It was warm, and all the kitchen equipment you could need was there. The bedrooms and bathrooms were lovely too. We would highly recommend this property. The only negative was we tried contacting the two numbers on the booking confirmation the preceding week and Sykes themselves repeatedly but no one answered and messages left on the two booking confirmation numbers were never responded to. But don't let that put you off, it is a great property with lots of character and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay there.

Thank you for taking the time to complete your feedback following your recent stay at St Margaret's Steps. The contact details for the property were updated after you made your initial booking and the new details were sent out 1 week before your arrival, we are so sorry for the mix up but delighted to hear you enjoyed your stay and we look forward to seeing you again. Owner relations
Mrs Wood January 2020

“Great accommodation, beautiful wow kitchen which had everything and more that you could need, beautiful bathroom with fabulous shower.”

The only downside was the very steep staircase up to the property plus the staircase to the master bedroom - again extremely steep. The TV in the lounge was unable to access live TV terrestrial channels as the WIFI signal was poor. Unfortunately and through nobodies fault there were roadworks in the high st and so access to load and unload luggage was problematic, this would not be as much of an issue when work is finished

Dear Mrs Wood, we are delighted you enjoyed your stay at St Margaret's Steps and thank you for your feedback. On receipt of your feedback the caretaker has purchased another WiFi booster, which should improve internet speed. The property has the fastest internet possible for the area but unfortunately old wide walls reduce the signal. The TV is a smart one and it does connect to live TV terrestrial channels but there is a specific procedure to follow to access them. The caretaker has printed out instructions and will leave them in the property for future reference. Regarding the external stairs, they are quite steep but without them the property would not benefit simultaneously from the lovely courtyard garden and the views from the apartment. It is now specified in the description that there are 16 steps to the front door. The master bedroom can be accessed via a second set of internal stairs that are less steep than the ones with immediate access. We are sorry about the roadworks but fortunately they have almost finished now and the pavement should be greatly improved. Owner relations
Mr Kearns December 2019

“We stayed in December and the lounge was a little too cold.”

The kitchen dinning living room was really warm and would have been good if we could have watched tv in that room. The steps to the apartment are very steep and would have benefited from mains pir lighting as it is very dark .

Thank you very much for taking the time to give us your feedback, we were very pleased at the high scores you gave your experience and we’re glad that overall you had an enjoyable holiday. We mus apologise for the issues you have mentioned: we had problems with our property manager, who was supposed to be dealing with this after the first guest raised the issues. We've since changed managers. The plumber has today fixed a sticking valve on the radiator and re-balanced the system (apparently most heat was going to the bathroom). We sincerely hope that resolves the issue and will be keeping a close eye on it. Our electrician is hoping to install more outside stair lighting tomorrow. Owner relations
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The property

Close to the shops, pubs and restaurants of Topsham, rests a superbly renovated, first-floor duplex apartment, set just a stone's throw from the river and the 10th century church.

St Margaret's Steps is a wonderful base for exploring this picturesque part of Devon.

Welcoming, comfortable and thoroughly stylish the apartment houses everything you and your loved ones could possibly need during your stay.

Accessed via external stairs, St Margaret's Step offers lovely views over the churchyard to the estuary and countryside beyond.

To front of the property, you will find a neat, enclosed patio garden with furniture.

You enter into the hallway, off which a stylish living room rests, complete with a Smart TV and river views.

Beyond here, is the spacious and elegant kitchen/diner, where you will find a dishwasher, microwave, fridge, freezer, gas range, washing machine, tumble dryer, with adjoining seating area with a gas stove.

As the evening draws to a close, retire to one of the well-presented bedrooms, comprising of a super king-size with en-suite Jack-and-Jill bathroom, a twin bedroom also sharing the Jack and Jill bathroom, a large landing/study area with twin futon style beds and a ground-floor twin bedroom, designed to ensure a flexible sleeping arrangement.

Convenient for Topsham's shops and restaurants and good cycle paths St Margaret's Steps is ideal for those seeking a little luxury at the end of a busy day exploring this beautiful part of Devon.

Topsham is an old, interesting and attractive small town beside the River Exe estuary, once Exeter's Roman/medieval port.

Whilst here, you will find superb riverside walks, cycling, boat trips, good birdwatching (RSPB reserve), outdoor swimming pool (seasonal), ensuring that a group of all ages and tastes are catered to.

From here, you will find Exmouth within 7 miles, as well as the magnificent city of Exeter within 4 miles.

St Margaret's Steps is a refreshing retreat for a family holiday to this part of Devon.

Summary

Three bedrooms: 1 x super king-size with en-suite Jack-and-Jill bathroom, 1 x twin,1 x ground-floor twin (zip/link, can be king-size on request)
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC
Ground-floor cloakroom with basin and WC
Open-plan kitchen, dining and sitting area
Sitting room
Large landing/study with two futon style beds
No Pets Upstairs please.
Gas central heating with gas stove
Gas range and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, Smart TV, Bluetooth speaker, WiFi
Travel cot and highchair
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Parking in public car park 300 yards
Patio with furniture
Two well-behaved dogs welcome
Sorry, no smoking
Shop and pub 1 minute walk
Note: This property is not suitable for anyone less mobile, has 16 steps
Note: This property has a good housekeeping bond of £150

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £150.

About the location

TOPSHAM

Exeter 4.5 miles; Exmouth 6.5 miles; Newton Abbot 17.2 miles.

The charming town of Topsham is set on the River Exe estuary and has been declared a conservation area due to the wealth of 17th and 18th century merchants' houses, many built in the Dutch style with carved gable ends. Within the town you will be delighted to find a selection of historic pubs and award-winning restaurants including The Galley Fish and Seafood Restaurant, which boasts panoramic views of the Exe Estuary. Foodie lovers will also enjoy the town’s food festival which happens every summer. The town also plays host to a magnitude of independent shops, galleries and the Topsham Museum is an interesting visit. From here, you can catch a train into the city of Exeter where you can explore the city walls which surround the centre and the Gothic Cathedral, or head in the opposite direction and soak up the sun at the seaside resort of Exmouth. Topsham promises a wonderful escape to Devon, where you can have the best of both worlds within a short drive.

Note: This property is not suitable for anyone less mobile.
Note: There are 16 steps from the garden up to the property
Note: This property has a good housekeeping bond of £150

Note: NO PETS ARE TO BE ALLOWED UPSTAIRS, PLEASE KEEP THEM DOWNSTAIRS.

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Features

“This is a fabulous house.”

“Great accommodation, beautiful wow kitchen which had everything and more that you could need, beautiful bathroom with fabulous shower.”

“We stayed in December and the lounge was a little too cold.”

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TOPSHAM

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“This is a fabulous house.”

“Great accommodation, beautiful wow kitchen which had everything and more that you could need, beautiful bathroom with fabulous shower.”

“We stayed in December and the lounge was a little too cold.”

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TOPSHAM

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