House in East Devon District
8 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
High-end valueWell priced for this area
About this house rental
FULL REFUND IN THE EVENT OF COVID TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS
The house is set in the picturesque hamlet of Shore Bottom in an area of outstanding natural beauty. The spacious 3 bedroom property has grounds of 6 acres and has a lovely large garden with a terrace overlooking 3 ponds of varying sizes and a rose and honeysuckle covered gazebo with views to the countryside beyond. The ponds are a lovely feature of the property, but small children need to be supervised around them at all times.
There are 2 sitting rooms - one with French doors onto the terrace and a cosy, oak beamed area to enjoy the log burner set in the original old fireplace, the other sitting room is a large contemporary room off the kitchen , french doors open onto the garden and there are stunning views from all the windows onto the surrounding fields, often home to horses or sheep.
The kitchen is a lovely traditional Devon country kitchen with pine table and Aga (there is also an electric oven and hob). It has a delightful window seat overlooking the garden and ponds.
There is a very large utility room with washing machine and tumble dryer. Off this is a large modern shower room.
The main bedroom has a super-kingsize bed and wonderful dual-aspect views. There is a family bathroom with shower. The second bedroom has a Kingsize bed.
At the other end of the house is another flight of stairs leading to a large bedroom with 3 single beds one of which is a trundle bed that pulls out to make a double bed or additional single (sleeping 4 in total).
Garden furniture and a BBQ are available to enjoy the garden in the summer and a handy second fridge freezer in the garage.
The nearest pubs are the ancient Tuckers Arms in the village of Dalwood, 3 miles away, very good home cooked food, amazing Sunday Roasts or The Kings Arms in Stockland village, 3 miles away. The nearest beach is Lyme Regis (15 mins) where you can enjoy fish and chips on the beach, or push the boat out and admire the amazing view of the Cobb and harbour from Hix Crab and Oyster House restaurant.
Axminster, with its direct train line to Waterloo, is a 15 minute drive away and has been firmly put on the map with Hugh Fearnley-Whitingstall’s River Cottage restaurant.
Honiton is also 15 minutes away and is a historic Devon town with a weekly market on Saturdays. The discerning Pig Group of hotels the Pig At Coombe, just a 20 minute drive away, lovely for a special lunch or dinner during your stay.
East Devon is very unspoilt and there are numerous coastal towns to explore, from bijou Topsham on the beautiful Exe Estuary to seaside classic Sidmouth. There is a fantastic walk over the cliffs from Beer to Branscombe where you are rewarded by a delicious lunch at The Mason’s Arms.
There is much to see and do in the area but the main joy of a holiday here is just being at the house with family and friends.
The photos include a drone video of the property.
The house is set in the picturesque hamlet of Shore Bottom in an area of outstanding natural beauty. The spacious 3 bedroom property has grounds of 6 acres and has a lovely large garden with a terrace overlooking 3 ponds of varying sizes and a rose and honeysuckle covered gazebo with views to the countryside beyond. The ponds are a lovely feature of the property, but small children need to be supervised around them at all times.
There are 2 sitting rooms - one with French doors onto the terrace and a cosy, oak beamed area to enjoy the log burner set in the original old fireplace, the other sitting room is a large contemporary room off the kitchen , french doors open onto the garden and there are stunning views from all the windows onto the surrounding fields, often home to horses or sheep.
The kitchen is a lovely traditional Devon country kitchen with pine table and Aga (there is also an electric oven and hob). It has a delightful window seat overlooking the garden and ponds.
There is a very large utility room with washing machine and tumble dryer. Off this is a large modern shower room.
The main bedroom has a super-kingsize bed and wonderful dual-aspect views. There is a family bathroom with shower. The second bedroom has a Kingsize bed.
At the other end of the house is another flight of stairs leading to a large bedroom with 3 single beds one of which is a trundle bed that pulls out to make a double bed or additional single (sleeping 4 in total).
Garden furniture and a BBQ are available to enjoy the garden in the summer and a handy second fridge freezer in the garage.
The nearest pubs are the ancient Tuckers Arms in the village of Dalwood, 3 miles away, very good home cooked food, amazing Sunday Roasts or The Kings Arms in Stockland village, 3 miles away. The nearest beach is Lyme Regis (15 mins) where you can enjoy fish and chips on the beach, or push the boat out and admire the amazing view of the Cobb and harbour from Hix Crab and Oyster House restaurant.
Axminster, with its direct train line to Waterloo, is a 15 minute drive away and has been firmly put on the map with Hugh Fearnley-Whitingstall’s River Cottage restaurant.
Honiton is also 15 minutes away and is a historic Devon town with a weekly market on Saturdays. The discerning Pig Group of hotels the Pig At Coombe, just a 20 minute drive away, lovely for a special lunch or dinner during your stay.
East Devon is very unspoilt and there are numerous coastal towns to explore, from bijou Topsham on the beautiful Exe Estuary to seaside classic Sidmouth. There is a fantastic walk over the cliffs from Beer to Branscombe where you are rewarded by a delicious lunch at The Mason’s Arms.
There is much to see and do in the area but the main joy of a holiday here is just being at the house with family and friends.
The photos include a drone video of the property.
Amenities at Spectacular setting in unspoilt East Devon, 15 minutes from Jurassic Coast.
Non-smoking
Pets allowed
Map of East Devon District
Ratings and reviews
Summary of reviewsBeautiful property with stunning gardens and comfortable accommodations, perfect for a peaceful and relaxing stay. Well-equipped kitchen, spacious interiors, and lovely views. Highly recommended!
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Aug 2025
Beautiful house with amazing gardens. There were even horses and sheep in the paddock next to the house. Host had supplied lots of extras too. Any communication with the host was responded to quickly and helpfully. Would 100% recommend the property.
8.0 / 10.0Excellent·Jul 2025
This is a lovely property set in a stunning location. The garden is beautiful and so peaceful . Our dogs loved it but do be mindful if you have a small breed like ours that the garden is not entirely secure with plenty of gaps for a small dog to get through . Also if you have a water loving pup you may want to keep it away from the top pond or it’ll come out looking like a swamp monster . In all fairness Sallie had warned me about this prior to arrival and the gave instructions on where to find the hose pipe to clean him down . Kitchen is equipped with everything you could need . From pots/pans/ crockery to a variety of condiments ( tea /coffee / sugar /sauces etc ) in the cupboards to tide you over until you can do a shop.Also the Aga was a welcome ( if warm ) addition. No more waiting for the electric oven to heat up . Lovely views from both lounges . The more modern wing looked out over the garden and the older snug looks onto the patio and ponds . As for the bedrooms the beds were very comfortable and again the views from the dual aspect SuperKing room were spectacular. Overall a lovely property . A bit tired in some places but this seemed to add to the charm of the place. Communication from Sallie and Simon was excellent. Nothing was too much trouble for them and any problems we had were quickly resolved. They really are determined to give you the best holiday experience possible and their recommendations in the welcome book were well thought out and helpful .
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·May 2025
This was a return visit following our stay last year (see review 21 May 2024). I am not sure I can add anything to that review other than to say that we had another fabulous stay. This is such a peaceful haven. Simon & Sallie made sure we were comfortable checking up with us without being intrusive. Thank you both and we would love to return next year for another fix of pure relaxation!
5.0 / 10.0·Sep 2021
The house is beautiful with stunning gardens. It's in a fairly secluded area so lovely and peaceful. Really easy to check in and access the house, and everything was ready for us, with everything we needed to feel at home! We were two families with three kids between us, and there was plenty of space for all of us in the house. We had fun making this our home for 10days and attempting to cook all meals on the lovely aga! Sally was so helpful before and during our visit, she provided lots of information about the surrounding areas, with more available in a helpful booklet inside the house, and she was only a phone call away if we needed her. Would definitely recommend!
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Top rated by guests
9.6Outstanding
(68 Ratings)
Beautiful property with stunning gardens and comfortable accommodations, perfect for a peaceful and relaxing stay. Well-equipped kitchen, spacious interiors, and lovely views. Highly recommended!
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