The Globe

Hotels
8.6 (1353 reviews)
34 Fore Street, Topsham , Exeter , gb

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Children allowed

Facilities

Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Luggage storage
Non-smoking throughout
Kid meals
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Guest rooms disinfected between stays
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good food
Great location
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
High drink prices
Parking difficulties

Categories

Cleanliness
7.85
Issues with damp smell and dirty headboards mentioned in reviews.
Service
9.35
Consistently positive remarks about friendly and attentive staff.
Location
8.85
Great location in Topsham with easy access mentioned positively.
Room Quality
8.35
Rooms described as comfortable but needing updating.
Amenities
8.35
Amenities provided but communication issues before arrival noted.
Value for Money
8.35
Prices for drinks noted as high; otherwise, good value mentioned.
Food and Beverage
8.85
Food quality praised, especially breakfast and dinner.
Overall Experience
8.85
Overall positive experiences reported with some minor issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 14:44

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation
The Globe in Topsham offers beautifully renovated 16th-century rooms with modern comforts like Vi-Spring beds and free WiFi. Families can opt for a spacious 2 bedroom apartment.

Charming Dining Experience
Guests can unwind in the inviting bar and savor speciality coffees, fine wines, and award-winning ales. The menus boast local Devon and West Country produce, with daily specials from fresh ingredients.

Convenient Location
Situated in the heart of Topsham, just a short distance from Exeter, The Globe is easily accessible by rail and bus. Explore the village's unique shops, cafes, and riverside walks for a memorable stay.

Book now for a delightful blend of history and modern luxury at The Globe in Topsham!

Important information:

Please note the lead guest must be 18 years and older.

You must show a valid photo ID upon check-in.

Kindly note the guest is liable for any lost items or damages made to the property by themselves during their stay, and will be charged if necessary.

Please note that apartments are not cleaned every day.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:30 AM
Airport code: BRS

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for £5 per person per night when using an available cot.
    Children from 2 years old to 14 years old stay for £15 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

  • Parking

    Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not possible) and costs GBP 5 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 1353 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.85
Service: 9.35
Location: 8.85
Room Quality: 8.35
Amenities: 8.35
Value for Money: 8.35
Food and Beverage: 8.85
Overall Experience: 8.85
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Jonathan • extended_group • gb
7
2026-06-12 • via Nuitee
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Ann • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Excellent food, clean comfortable room. We appreciated breakfast being available until 11am! This was the first hotel we've ever stayed in with (much welcomed) written instructions for the coffee machine.

2026-06-10 • via Nuitee
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Mark • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

The staff were amazing, the food was exceptional. The rooms were really homely.

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-06-10 • via Nuitee
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Catherine • couple • gb
5
Great location in a lovely little town but hotel rather average.
Pros:

Room was very comfortable. Location is fantastic, right in the centre of Topsham. Bar is used a lot by non residents so it is very busy and lively.

Cons:

Room was upstairs in the courtyard. It was a wet weekend: access is by an open air set of stairs, effectively a fire escape, so the handrail got very wet and access to the main building, bar restaurant etc means you get wet. There is no car park, which I knew in advance. What was the car park in the centre of the courtyard is now an open air seating area for bar users which has lights and heaters so it is busy till past 11 at weekends and early nights in rooms round the courtyard are not possible. The continental breakfast was rather poor, very limited choice. There was of course a cooked breakfast menu but didn't try that.

2026-06-09 • via Nuitee
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David • couple • gb
10
Excellent stay and staff!
Pros:

The room was excellent. We had the one overlooking the front entrance. The bathroom was a good size and it had a bath which is a rare bonus rather than just a shower although I didn't have time to indulge! The location in town is good and we parked in the Holman Way car park which was a reasonable charge and easy to walk directly to down Globe Lane and onwards behind the Globe. The receptionist was really friendly on check in / out. We had a good meal in the bar and quite a few pints of tasty real ale. The wifi was fine for checking our emails and listening to Radio Caroline's internet broadcasts! It is also an easy walk, thru an alleyway etc, to get to the Bridge Inn which is a must to visit (and why we chose Topsham) as we love going there. An unspoilt pub, like they should be, and really great landlords and beer.

Cons:

Struggling to think of anything but maybe I could just suggest one other comfy chair in the room as with only one chair and two guests one has to sit on the bed! There is ample room in the room for that.

2026-06-08 • via Nuitee
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Alan • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-06-06 • via Nuitee
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Carys • couple • gb
9
2026-06-04 • via Nuitee
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Sue • couple • gb
7
Very relaxed stay with basic accommodation with good food but not expensive and very friendly staff.
Pros:

Conveniently placed. Friendly

Cons:

Room size choice. But small

2026-06-03 • via Nuitee
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edward • couple • gb
7
2026-06-02 • via Nuitee
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Owen • extended_group • gb
8
Just what we needed for a memorable trip for a special birthday friend. Staff for our evening meal couldn’t have been m
Pros:

Friendly staff, great location, very accommodating for larger groups, historic building.

Cons:

Food could be improved - eg breakfast buffet table was a bit limited and not replenished. No hash browns!!

2026-06-01 • via Nuitee
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Stewart • couple • gb
8
Great base in central Topsham.
Pros:

Great location, good clean room, nice beer but food could be a lot better.

2026-06-01 • via Nuitee
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Lucy • couple • gb
10
Lovely stay!
Pros:

Perfect place so clean and welcoming

2026-06-01 • via Nuitee
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Brogan • couple • gb
10
2026-06-01 • via Nuitee
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Stephen • couple • gb
8
Good stay shame about the bed
Pros:

Central position, breakfast was excellent

Cons:

My partner ended up sleeping on the floor as she found the bed far to soft

2026-05-31 • via Nuitee
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Darren • couple • gb
9
Pros:

Spacious room, comfortable bed, great food and perfect location

2026-05-30 • via Nuitee
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Stewart • family_with_children • gb
10
Family break
Pros:

Location, friendly staff, good food and great 2 bedroom apartment

2026-05-30 • via Nuitee
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Richard • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-05-29 • via Nuitee
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Steven • solo_traveller • gb
7
Pros:

Location very central.

Cons:

Kitchen extract fan 1m away from window of room 9 hot weather so window open and could not sleep for noise not sure why the kitchen fan needs to run all night ?

2026-05-28 • via Nuitee
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Carl • couple • gb
9
2026-05-28 • via Nuitee
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Tony • solo_traveller • gb
10
Superb room in lovely pub, great meal and brekky
Pros:

The staff were really lovely..we were given a room outside and had our dog, who was looked after royally.

Thank you!

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-27 • via Nuitee