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1. Riverdance Cottage

Lyme Regis

Martin

£502

includes taxes & fees

24 Sept - 25 Sept

2. Apple Loft - Beautiful Somerset cottage, sleeps 13 guests in 6 bedrooms

Ilminster

£1,901

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

3. Atherstone Farm Cottage - charming thatched cottage, sleeps 4 guests in 2 rooms

Ilminster

Kirsty C.

£598

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

4. Orchard Cottage - sleeps 8 guests in 4 bedrooms

Ilminster

"This is an amazing property………Classic somerset cottage equipped with all modern conveniences. Super quiet (well a few tractors collecting the harvest!). We all slept very well. It takes 30 mins to walk into Ilminster along a country trail past Dillington Hall for those that like a good walk. About 8 mins by car. We made day trips to the Haynes motor museum (amazing if you are a car buff…..some days they bring cars out of the museum and you can ‘poke around’ at them) and to Lyme Regis, which has...

Paul F.

£997

includes taxes & fees

23 Sept - 24 Sept

5. Dairy House - a beautiful 7 bed stone house set in private parkland (sleeps 16)

Ilminster

Nelson A.

£2,075

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

6. Atherstone Farmhouse - thatched farmhouse sleeps 10 guests in 4 bedrooms

Ilminster

Anonymous traveller

£1,195

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

7. Atherstone Farmhouse - thatched farmhouse that sleeps 14 guests in 6 bedrooms

Ilminster

anna w.

£1,757

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

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Leonardo Hotel Exeter

10/10 Excellent

"Good quality hotel - always clean and comfortable. Parking nearby."

Frequently asked questions

What should a history buff expect from a stay in Axminster?

A trip to the historical sites in Axminster is likely on top of your travel itinerary. While you're visiting this relaxing area, why not also enjoy all there is to see and do?

How many historical hotels are located in Axminster?

In Axminster, you'll find 206 hotels and other accommodation options bookable on Expedia but not many designated as historic hotels.

What are the top historical sites and other places to visit in Axminster?

Favourite places to visit include Blackdown Hills, East Devon and Dorset National Landscape. A couple of additional sights to add to your itinerary are Lyme Bay Winery and Castlewood Vineyard.

What is a historic hotel like in Axminster?

When you choose a historic hotel, you'll sleep in a building that has an official historic designation. A stately home, palace or even a lodge, old police station or skyscraper can be considered a historic hotel as long as it has special significance. Traditional architecture and period features are often preserved in the guestrooms or communal spaces of these historic hotels in Axminster, giving a historical feel.

What is the difference between a historic hotel and a heritage hotel?

"Heritage hotel" is more common in Asia and Europe, wheareas the term "historic hotel" is more commonly used in the U.S. overall though the terms are similar. The architecture and building of historic hotels are generally the most significant aspect. For a heritage hotel, mainly, it's cultural value along with how it inspired the community.

Do historic hotels in Axminster have modern facilities?

Hotels have the safety features and modern conveniences you might expect, though efforts have been made to preserve historic facades and treasured traditions. Private rooms with updated bathroom facilities, heating and air conditioning, free and fast Internet, and the popular amenities found in a hotel should be available at a historic hotel. When you choose a historic hotel in Axminster, don't worry that you'll be staying at a place that's uncomfortable for guests or simply rundown.

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Our top choices for Axminster historic hotels

1. Riverdance Cottage

2. Apple Loft - Beautiful Somerset cottage, sleeps 13 guests in 6 bedrooms

3. Atherstone Farm Cottage - charming thatched cottage, sleeps 4 guests in 2 rooms

4. Orchard Cottage - sleeps 8 guests in 4 bedrooms

5. Dairy House - a beautiful 7 bed stone house set in private parkland (sleeps 16)

6. Atherstone Farmhouse - thatched farmhouse sleeps 10 guests in 4 bedrooms

7. Atherstone Farmhouse - thatched farmhouse that sleeps 14 guests in 6 bedrooms

Top Axminster Hotel Reviews

Leonardo Hotel Exeter

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Our top choices for Axminster historic hotels

1. Riverdance Cottage

2. Apple Loft - Beautiful Somerset cottage, sleeps 13 guests in 6 bedrooms

3. Atherstone Farm Cottage - charming thatched cottage, sleeps 4 guests in 2 rooms

4. Orchard Cottage - sleeps 8 guests in 4 bedrooms

5. Dairy House - a beautiful 7 bed stone house set in private parkland (sleeps 16)

6. Atherstone Farmhouse - thatched farmhouse sleeps 10 guests in 4 bedrooms

7. Atherstone Farmhouse - thatched farmhouse that sleeps 14 guests in 6 bedrooms

Top Axminster Hotel Reviews

Leonardo Hotel Exeter

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