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The St George and Dragon

Innkeeper's Collection

The St George & Dragon Vintage Inn, Clyst St George
Rated 8.4 in 1584 reviews

The St George and Dragon in Topsham, United Kingdom, is a charming retreat ideally situated for those looking to explore the historic and picturesque surroundings of Devon. Nestled near the banks of the River Exe, this boutique hotel offers a unique blend of traditional charm and modern conveniences, appealing to travelers who appreciate comfort and character. The hotel's design pays homage to its rich history, featuring original architectural details that provide an authentic West Country atmosphere.

Visitors can enjoy a selection of thoughtfully decorated rooms, each offering a serene ambiance for rest and relaxation. The interiors combine classic elegance with contemporary touches, ensuring a stay that feels both luxurious and homey. Typical amenities include complimentary Wi-Fi, flat-screen televisions, and tea and coffee making facilities, catering to both leisure and business travelers.

Dining at The St George and Dragon is a delightful experience. The on-site restaurant focuses on locally sourced ingredients to create a menu of British classics with a modern twist. Guests can savor their meals in a cozy dining room, complete with rustic wooden beams and warm lighting that enhance the intimate setting. The hotel’s bar offers a curated selection of wines, local ales, and craft spirits, perfect for an evening unwind.

With its strategic location near Topsham's attractions, such as the Topsham Museum and vibrant local markets, The St George and Dragon serves as an ideal base for exploring the area. Its attentive service and commitment to providing a personalized experience make it a preferred choice for those seeking a peaceful escape with a touch of local culture.

Climate and Weather

January
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Michelin Restaurants in Topsham and near The St George and Dragon (Innkeeper's Collection)

Topsham Museum
Topsham Museum
Archive organization in Topsham, United Kingdom
1.5km / 0.94mi
St Margaret's Church
St Margaret's Church
Church in Topsham, Devon, England, UK
1.5km / 0.96mi
St Nicholas Methodist Church
St Nicholas Methodist Church
Church in Topsham, Devon, England, UK
1.5km / 0.91mi
Parish Church of St Mary, Clyst St Mary
Parish Church of St Mary, Clyst St Mary
Church building in Clyst St. Mary, East Devon, England, UK
1.9km / 1.2mi
Parish Church of St George
Parish Church of St George
Church building in Clyst St. George, East Devon, England, UK
0.6km / 0.37mi
Portway
Portway
Roman road that ran from Silchester to Weymouth
2.5km / 1.5mi
Crealy Theme Park & Resort
Crealy Theme Park & Resort
Theme park in Devon, England
2.6km / 1.6mi
Exeter Golf and Country Club
Exeter Golf and Country Club
Golf club in England
2.4km / 1.5mi
Ludwell Valley Park
Ludwell Valley Park
Park in Exeter, Devon, United Kingdom
3.8km / 2.4mi
Church of St Martin
Church of St Martin
Church in Exminster, Devon, England, UK
3.5km / 2.2mi
Brick Built Water Tower In The Grounds Of Digby Hospital
Brick Built Water Tower In The Grounds Of Digby Hospital
Water tower in Exeter, Devon, England, UK
3.7km / 2.3mi
Saint Andrew's Church
Saint Andrew's Church
Church in Exton, Devon
2.1km / 1.3mi
Parish Church of St Swithun
Parish Church of St Swithun
Church in Woodbury, East Devon, England, UK
3.1km / 2mi
The Parish Church of Holy Trinity
The Parish Church of Holy Trinity
Church building in Woodbury, East Devon, England, UK
3.3km / 2mi
Powderham Castle
Powderham Castle
Grade I listed historic house museum in Teignbridge, United Kingdom
4.9km / 3.1mi
A La Ronde
A La Ronde
Heritage Museum in South West England, United Kingdom
5.6km / 3.5mi
Church of Saint Michael and All Angels, Heavitree
Church of Saint Michael and All Angels, Heavitree
Church in Exeter, Devon, England, UK
5.7km / 3.6mi
Peter's Tower
Peter's Tower
Clock tower in Lympstone, East Devon, England, UK
4.4km / 2.8mi
Countess Weir Paper Mill
Countess Weir Paper Mill
Paper mill in Exeter, Devon, England, UK
4.6km / 2.8mi
St. Luke’s Church
St. Luke’s Church
Building in Exeter, Devon
4.4km / 2.7mi
St Loye's Chapel
St Loye's Chapel
Ruined chapel in Exeter, Devon, England, UK
4.9km / 3.1mi
Church of the Blessed Sacrament
Church of the Blessed Sacrament
Church in Heavitree, Exeter, Devon, England, UK
6km / 3.7mi
United Reform Church
United Reform Church
Building in Heavitree, Exeter, UK
5.9km / 3.7mi
St Boniface Church
St Boniface Church
Church in Exeter, Devon
5.9km / 3.7mi
Saint Lawrence's Church
Saint Lawrence's Church
Church in Exeter, Devon
5km / 3.1mi
Church of All Saints
Church of All Saints
Grade I listed church in Kenton, Devon, England, UK
5.6km / 3.5mi
The Belvedere
The Belvedere
Tower in the grounds of Powderham Castle, Devon England, UK
4.6km / 2.9mi
Church of St Clement
Church of St Clement
Church in Powderham, Devon, England, UK
4.1km / 2.5mi
Parish Church of St Michael and All Angels
Parish Church of St Michael and All Angels
Church in Sowton, Devon, England, UK
4.1km / 2.6mi
Church of St Michael
Church of St Michael
Church in Clyst Honiton, Devon, England, UK
5.2km / 3.2mi
Parish Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Parish Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Church in Lympstone, Devon, England, UK
4.3km / 2.7mi
Church of St Petrock and St Barnabus
Church of St Petrock and St Barnabus
Church in Farringdon, East Devon, England, UK
4.7km / 2.9mi
Woodbury Castle
Woodbury Castle
Hillfort in Devon, England, UK
5.4km / 3.3mi
Exeter Cathedral
Exeter Cathedral
Anglican cathedral, and the seat of the Bishop of Exeter in England, UK
7.2km / 4.5mi
Royal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery
Royal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery
Museum and art gallery in Exeter, Devon, England, UK
7.5km / 4.7mi
Rougemont Castle
Rougemont Castle
Castle in Exeter, Devon, England, UK
7.4km / 4.6mi
Sacred Heart Church, Exeter
Sacred Heart Church, Exeter
Parish church in Exeter, Devon, England, UK
7.2km / 4.5mi
Northernhay Gardens
Northernhay Gardens
Public park in Exeter, Devon, England, UK
7.4km / 4.6mi
St Petrock's Church, Exeter
St Petrock's Church, Exeter
Church in Exeter, Devon, England, UK
7.4km / 4.6mi
St Michael and All Angels Church, Mount Dinham, Exeter
St Michael and All Angels Church, Mount Dinham, Exeter
Grade I listed church in Exeter, Devon, England, UK
7.8km / 4.8mi
Old Exe Bridge
Old Exe Bridge
Ruined medieval bridge in Exeter, Devon, England
7.4km / 4.6mi
St Nicholas Priory
St Nicholas Priory
Grade I listed priory in Exeter, United Kingdom
7.5km / 4.7mi
Exeter War Memorial
Exeter War Memorial
War memorial in Exeter, Devon, England
7.6km / 4.7mi
St Martin's Church
St Martin's Church
Church in Exeter, UK
7.3km / 4.5mi
Polsloe Priory
Polsloe Priory
Building in Exeter, Devon, England, UK
6.7km / 4.1mi

What to do in Topsham and near The St George and Dragon (Innkeeper's Collection)

Topsham Museum
Topsham Museum
Archive organization in Topsham, United Kingdom
1.5km / 0.94mi
St Margaret's Church
St Margaret's Church
Church in Topsham, Devon, England, UK
1.5km / 0.96mi
St Nicholas Methodist Church
St Nicholas Methodist Church
Church in Topsham, Devon, England, UK
1.5km / 0.91mi
Parish Church of St Mary, Clyst St Mary
Parish Church of St Mary, Clyst St Mary
Church building in Clyst St. Mary, East Devon, England, UK
1.9km / 1.2mi
Parish Church of St George
Parish Church of St George
Church building in Clyst St. George, East Devon, England, UK
0.6km / 0.37mi
Portway
Portway
Roman road that ran from Silchester to Weymouth
2.5km / 1.5mi
Crealy Theme Park & Resort
Crealy Theme Park & Resort
Theme park in Devon, England
2.6km / 1.6mi
Exeter Golf and Country Club
Exeter Golf and Country Club
Golf club in England
2.4km / 1.5mi
Ludwell Valley Park
Ludwell Valley Park
Park in Exeter, Devon, United Kingdom
3.8km / 2.4mi
Church of St Martin
Church of St Martin
Church in Exminster, Devon, England, UK
3.5km / 2.2mi
Brick Built Water Tower In The Grounds Of Digby Hospital
Brick Built Water Tower In The Grounds Of Digby Hospital
Water tower in Exeter, Devon, England, UK
3.7km / 2.3mi
Saint Andrew's Church
Saint Andrew's Church
Church in Exton, Devon
2.1km / 1.3mi
Parish Church of St Swithun
Parish Church of St Swithun
Church in Woodbury, East Devon, England, UK
3.1km / 2mi
The Parish Church of Holy Trinity
The Parish Church of Holy Trinity
Church building in Woodbury, East Devon, England, UK
3.3km / 2mi
Powderham Castle
Powderham Castle
Grade I listed historic house museum in Teignbridge, United Kingdom
4.9km / 3.1mi
A La Ronde
A La Ronde
Heritage Museum in South West England, United Kingdom
5.6km / 3.5mi
Church of Saint Michael and All Angels, Heavitree
Church of Saint Michael and All Angels, Heavitree
Church in Exeter, Devon, England, UK
5.7km / 3.6mi
Peter's Tower
Peter's Tower
Clock tower in Lympstone, East Devon, England, UK
4.4km / 2.8mi
Countess Weir Paper Mill
Countess Weir Paper Mill
Paper mill in Exeter, Devon, England, UK
4.6km / 2.8mi
St. Luke’s Church
St. Luke’s Church
Building in Exeter, Devon
4.4km / 2.7mi
St Loye's Chapel
St Loye's Chapel
Ruined chapel in Exeter, Devon, England, UK
4.9km / 3.1mi
Church of the Blessed Sacrament
Church of the Blessed Sacrament
Church in Heavitree, Exeter, Devon, England, UK
6km / 3.7mi
United Reform Church
United Reform Church
Building in Heavitree, Exeter, UK
5.9km / 3.7mi
St Boniface Church
St Boniface Church
Church in Exeter, Devon
5.9km / 3.7mi
Saint Lawrence's Church
Saint Lawrence's Church
Church in Exeter, Devon
5km / 3.1mi
Church of All Saints
Church of All Saints
Grade I listed church in Kenton, Devon, England, UK
5.6km / 3.5mi
The Belvedere
The Belvedere
Tower in the grounds of Powderham Castle, Devon England, UK
4.6km / 2.9mi
Church of St Clement
Church of St Clement
Church in Powderham, Devon, England, UK
4.1km / 2.5mi
Parish Church of St Michael and All Angels
Parish Church of St Michael and All Angels
Church in Sowton, Devon, England, UK
4.1km / 2.6mi
Church of St Michael
Church of St Michael
Church in Clyst Honiton, Devon, England, UK
5.2km / 3.2mi

About Topsham

Topsham, located in Devon, offers a blend of historical charm and natural beauty. One of the key attractions in the area is the Topsham Museum, which provides insights into the town's rich maritime history and local heritage. Walking along the Exe Estuary, you can enjoy scenic views and spot various bird species, making it a popular spot for nature enthusiasts.

The historic buildings in Topsham reflect its past as a significant port, with many structures dating back to the 17th and 18th centuries. A stroll down the quaint streets allows visitors to appreciate the architecture and perhaps visit some local shops and galleries. For those interested in food, the town features several delightful cafes and restaurants, where you can sample local cuisine while enjoying views of the estuary.

Another pleasant activity is visiting the Topsham Quay, which has a relaxing atmosphere and is ideal for a leisurely walk. The nearby Riverside Park offers green spaces for picnics and outdoor activities, appealing to families and individuals alike. Additionally, the local market, held regularly, showcases fresh produce and crafts, providing a sense of community and local culture.

Overall, Topsham's combination of history, nature, and community makes it a charming place to explore.




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