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

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

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Our house, lawn, brook
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Back of the house
Garden Room
Interior

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

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill

Check out the area

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Smallridge, England
  • Popular LocationMarine Theatre13 min drive
  • Popular LocationMonmouth Beach24 min drive
  • Popular LocationLyme Regis Beach24 min drive
  • AirportExeter (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.

Property manager

Amy hardy

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill

House Rules

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

Children

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

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 55 lb per pet (limit one pet total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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.
Map
Smallridge, England

What's nearby

  • Marine Theatre - 13 min drive
  • Charmouth Heritage Coast Centre - 13 min drive
  • Lyme Regis Undercliff - 17 min drive
  • Monmouth Beach - 24 min drive
  • Lyme Regis Beach - 24 min drive

Getting around

  • Axminster Station - 10 min drive
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • The George Hotel, Axminster - 4 min drive
  • The Community Waffle House - 5 min drive
  • Tytherleigh Arms - 4 min drive
  • Castle Inn - 5 min drive
  • Hunters Lodge Inn - 7 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 55 lb per pet.

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, Snowdon Park, and Chard Museum. Uplyme Church and Blackdown Hills are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

anna c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Idyllic
We went for a week and really enjoyed the character of the house and the peaceful surroundings. Our hosts were wonderful with communication and gave us really good tips and where to go and dog walking places. We really enjoyed the the holiday- thank you Amy!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew W., Manchester

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Summer Holiday Visit 2023
We chose to visit this property as it stood out on the website from all the rest we had looked at in the area. When we arrived we were all so excited and were not disappointed. The cottage was beautiful inside and out and from the moment we opened the front door, it felt so homely and welcoming. The cottage was so cosy and spacious for us all to enjoy time together and also have space on our own if needed. The gardens were huge and so picturesque and idyllic. It was so very peaceful and was so lovely to sit outside and take in views and see all the wildlife throughout the gardens. The kids thoroughly enjoyed exploring and playing hide and seek most days when we came back from days out. We were very close to beautiful Lyme Regis which was just a short drive away. The property was very well hosted and we were provided with so much information prior to our visit so we knew what was in the area and what was on when we came down so we could plan our days out ahead. Would definitely recommend this as a place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property
Lovely property with a beautiful garden in a quiet location. We received a warm welcome and it had everything we required for our 2 week stay. Perfect for exploring coastal resorts and surrounding countryside. We even saw fox and dear in the garden! We enjoyed a very relaxing holiday.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carly M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely family holiday
We stayed at this property in July and we had a lovely time. Amy was fantastic from start to finish, communication was very good and Amy was great at advising places to go and activities that were age appropriate. This is a lovely property and there were plenty of toys and books to entertain the kids too. It was also lovely to have the outdoor space for the kids to run free. The location was perfect and allowed us to visit lots of different places in the area with ease. I would definately stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

KAREN T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
FRANKLYNS in SMALLRIDGE
We all had a fantastic time at the above property. The host had everything you would need for a stay and was very helpful indeed. If you go to this property with children there is an abundance of toys and games and to be perfectly honest you do not need to take any yourselves. We would definitely recommend the property and hopefully we can stay there again. 5 ⭐️
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

About the host

Hosted by Amy hardy

Host profile image
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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