The Telstar - 3-Star Hotel in Exeter, England

Each room at The Telstar includes a TV and DVD player, and some rooms offer scenic views over Exeter. Select rooms have a working gramophone with LP records and a Bakelite telephone. Guests can also find a private balcony or a patio door with a mini balcony in certain rooms.

The hotel serves a complimentary full English breakfast made from locally sourced ingredients, including bacon, sausages, and eggs. Lighter options such as fruit salad, yoghurt, cereal, and vegan alternatives with milk substitutes are also available. Breakfast can be enjoyed in the dining room or in the tiled courtyard during good weather.

The Telstar offers free on-site parking for a limited number of vehicles, with a system where staff move cars as needed. Guests have access to a book exchange in the lounge area, and can borrow DVDs from the front desk. The hotel also provides luggage storage before check-in and after checkout, and sells local ales in chilled bottles from a small bar.

The hotel sits within a 5-minute walk from Exeter St David's train station and a 10-minute walk from the city centre and Exeter Cathedral. Exeter University can be reached on foot in 15 minutes, and Dartmoor National Park is accessible by car in 45 minutes. The property is also close to Exmouth, a 30-minute drive, and the Jurassic Coast.

The hotel provides in-house facilities for pets, allowing guests to bring their dogs or cats to the property. Pet owners can use the courtyard and the shared lounge areas with their animals. The staff can also arrange extra bedding and water bowls upon request.

Location: 5 min walk from St David's station, 10 min to city centre

Breakfast: Full English with local ingredients & vegan options

Parking: Free on-site parking with car-moving service

Entertainment: Record players and DVD players in rooms

Pet Policy: Pets welcome with dedicated facilities