Title: Beautiful Grade 2 Listed Thatch Cottage in a Quiet Village, Close to Beaches. Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Beautiful Grade 2 Listed Thatch Cottage in a Quiet Village, Close to Beaches. ![Beach nearby, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88670000/88660600/88660540/b4dfdc33.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88670000/88660600/88660540/1fb78e5c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88670000/88660600/88660540/70834955.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, books, video library](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88670000/88660600/88660540/4b3142fc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88670000/88660600/88660540/fa1c542d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Escape to this beautiful thatched cottage, with its modern extension and quirky charm. Explore the spacious lounge with inglenook and heavy oak beams, then step outside into the picturesque garden complete with a large lawn perfect for outdoor games. Cross over the small bridge to discover a rewilded area teeming with wild flowers and fruit trees. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Washer - Pet-friendly - Fireplace - Barbecue grill - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### 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 amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the cottage: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Wood stove ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV - Stereo - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - Up to 25 kg per pet ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In a village - Near the sea - On a river ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Sailing nearby - Snorkelling nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33610000/33607100/33607059/672e9628.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Contemporary barn in the East Devon countryside, close to the coast. Colyton - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.8 Exceptional 63 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-11&endDate=2025-10-12&selected=33607059&PinnedHotelID=33607059&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:30 PM Minimum check-in age - 25 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 1 total (up to 25 kg per pet) ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Note from host: Please note steep stairs and brook ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area 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 hiking and horse riding nearby. [Visit our Axminster travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Axminster.dx182441) [View more Cottages in Axminster](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Axminster-Cottages.d182441-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=50.804848,-2.986823&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:kubuHrjfQ%3FW%3FY%3FW%40W%3FY%40W%40W%40Y%40WBW%40W%40YBWBWBWBWBWDWBUDWDWBUDWDUFUDWFUFUDUFSFUFUFSHSFUHSFSHSHQHSHQHSHQJQJQHOJQJOHQLOHOLMJOJMJMLMJMLMLKLMJKLKLKLILINKLGLILINGLGLGNGLENGNELENCLENCNCNCLCNANANANANAL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40N%40N%40L%40N%40NBLBNBNBNDLBNDNDLFNDLFNFLFLFNHLHLHLHLHLJLHLJLJLLJJLLLLJLLLJLJNJNJLJNJPJNJPHNJPHPHPHRJPHRHPFRHRFRHTFRFRHTFTFRDTFTDVFTDTDTDVDTDVBVDVBTBVBVBVBVBVBX%40V%40V%40VBX%3FV%40V%40X%3FV%40V%3FX%3FV%3FX%3FVAX%3FVAVAX%3FVCVAXAVAVCVCVCVCVCVCVCVEVCVETEVETEVETGTETGTETGTGTIRGTGRIRGRIRGRIRIPKRIPIPIPKPIPKNKPKNKNKNKNKLKNMLKLMLMJKLMJMJMJMJMJMHMHMHMHOFMHMFOFMFODMDODODMDODOBOBMBO%40OBM%40O%40O%40O%3FO%3FO%40OAM%3FO%3FOAOAOAOCMAOCOCOCMEOEMEOEOEMEOGMGMGOIMGMIMIOIMIMKMKMKKKMKMKMMKMMMKMKOKMMOIOMOIOKOKQIQKQKQIQIQIQISISISGSISGSISGUGSGUGUEUGUGUEUGUEWEUCWEUEWCWEWCWCWCWCWCWAWAWCWAYAWAWAY%3FWAW%3FY%3FW%3FY&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=I-wf7dTBAYM8hvYaFHOlLflfEg4=) Smallridge, England ### What's nearby - Charmouth Heritage Coast Centre - 15 min drive - 8.9 miles - Marine Theatre - 15 min drive - 7.9 miles - Lyme Regis Museum - 15 min drive - 7.9 miles - Monmouth Beach - 16 min drive - 8.1 miles - Lyme Regis Beach - 16 min drive - 8.1 miles ### Getting around - Axminster Station - 12 min drive - Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 49 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪A35 Pit Stop - ‬8 min drive - ‪River Cottage - ‬11 min drive - ‪The Hind - ‬9 min drive - ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min drive - ‪The George - ‬5 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. ### 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). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Beautiful Grade 2 Listed Thatch Cottage in a Quiet Village, Close to Beaches. Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 6 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### anna c. 4 Mar 2024 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! ##### anna c. Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christian J. 12 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Garden, Great Time Thanks for having us! It was a very pleasent stay. Amy is amazing. She gave us a lot of individual tips and was always there, if we needed her. What a garden, we had a great time! ##### Christian J. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andrew P. 12 Aug 2023 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. ##### Andrew P. Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### KAREN T. 17 Apr 2023 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 ⭐️ ##### KAREN T. Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carly M. 4 Aug 2023 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. ##### Carly M. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Matthew W., Manchester 31 Aug 2023 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. ##### Matthew W. 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