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Beautiful Grade 2 Listed Thatch Cottage in a Quiet Village, Close to Beaches.

Riverside cottage with kitchen and fireplace

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Our house, lawn, brook
Exterior
Back of the house
Garden Room
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Smallridge, England
  • Place, Blackdown Hills
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Lyme Regis Beach
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Place, Powderham Castle
    ‪54 min drive‬
  • Airport, Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

En-suite to master

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Beautiful Grade 2 Listed Thatch Cottage in a Quiet Village, Close to Beaches.

Our home is a beautiful and quirky grade 2 listed thatched cottage, with a modern extension. On the ground floor there is a large lounge, kitchen and garden room, along with the master bedroom with en-suite. Up three stairs takes you to bedroom 3 which has twin beds. Up a short (but steep) flight of stairs you get bedroom 2, which has a very large landing we use as a play space. Bedroom 2 has a double bed.

The house was originally built in mid 1600s and there is an inglenook, remains of a bread oven and low ceilings (in the lounge). The heavy oak beams in the lounge started their lives as ship masts. There are wonky walls and floors in the cottage but these contrast nicely with the modern extension which is spacious, light and bright.
The garden is beautiful, with a large lawn perfect for football or croquet.

A small brook runs through the garden and on the other side, over a small bridge, we have a rewilded area where there are wild flowers and fruit trees.
The house is down the end of a lane, there is no passing traffic and all you will hear at night are the local owls, foxes, badgers and deer.

The village is very quiet; lots of footpaths crisscross the fields so walking about is very popular. Bring your wellies!

The local beaches are Seaton, Lyme Regis and Charmouth. For fossil finders young and old, head to Lyme Regis and Charmouth.

Exeter is a 45 minute drive away, and well worth a day out. Sidmouth and Bridport are both bigger towns with lots to do.

As hosts we will be able to advise possible itineraries based on individual bookings.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue

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House Rules

Check in after 4:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Please note steep stairs and brook
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 25 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Axminster

Located in Axminster, this cottage is in a rural area and on a river. Chard Museum and Marine Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Castlewood Vineyard and Lyme Bay Winery. Travelling with kids? Consider Lyme Regis Marine Aquarium, or check out an event or a game at The Tunnel Target Sports Centre. Kayaking and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and hiking nearby.
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Smallridge, England

What's nearby

  • Blackdown Hills - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Dorset and East Devon Coast - 15 min drive - 13.6 km
  • Lyme Regis Beach - 18 min drive - 15.0 km
  • Monmouth Beach - 20 min drive - 13.0 km
  • Powderham Castle - 54 min drive - 62.1 km

Getting around

  • Axminster Station - 12 min drive
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The George - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪A35 Pit Stop - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Bath House Chinese Restaurant - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Cotley Inn - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful Grade 2 Listed Thatch Cottage in a Quiet Village, Close to Beaches. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Beautiful Grade 2 Listed Thatch Cottage in a Quiet Village, Close to Beaches.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful Grade 2 Listed Thatch Cottage in a Quiet Village, Close to Beaches.?

Check-in begins at 4:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful Grade 2 Listed Thatch Cottage in a Quiet Village, Close to Beaches.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful Grade 2 Listed Thatch Cottage in a Quiet Village, Close to Beaches. located?

Located by the sea, this family-friendly cottage is within 6 mi (10 km) of East Devon, Blackdown Hills, and Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Snowdon Park and Chard Museum are also within 6 miles (10 km).

About the host

Hosted by Amy hardy

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We love hosting! We love showing people around and giving advice tailored to specification. I am grateful that we have our lovely big garden, and I am happy to share it with others. I think it's important to sometimes just stop and breathe, and I feel here, at Franklyns, it's easy to do this. Although that's probably also got something to do with the rubbish reception we get (there is wifi - don't worry!).

Why they chose this property

We chose to live here in Smallridge because we wanted to live near the coast, and rurally - but not THAT rurally. Smallridge is a lovely small community of people with beautiful local walks. It's super quiet, and super safe.

What makes this property unique

Our home was built in the mid 1600's so it's weathered through two world wars. Thinking about how people lived, all those years ago, makes me very grateful for our home comforts. The twin room used to be a pigsty or a stable - having the animals closer would add to the warmth of the house! Our beautiful garden with it's stream and all the birds and animals who visit us, and live here, is extra special. My favourite spot on a warm summers day is to sit on the deck and be cooled by the water vapour from the stream. We have been vistied by many different types of birds: Black birds, Robins, Great Tits, Blue Tits, Coal Tits, Long Tailed Tits, Buzzards, Song Thrush, Mistle Thrush, Tree Creeper, Wood peckers, Jays, Wren, Nut Hatch, Gold Finch, Bull Finch, Green Finch, Chaffinch, Gold Crest, Field Fare, Redwing. Foxes and deer frequent our garden too. I think that's super special.

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