Title: Luxury bolthole in secluded valley near coast 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 # Luxury bolthole in secluded valley near coast Family-friendly cottage in Axminster ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92200000/92193600/92193520/c37a92cd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92200000/92193600/92193520/522f520f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92200000/92193600/92193520/d1328e0b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92200000/92193600/92193520/3883129d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92200000/92193600/92193520/31d8b80d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Escape to The Old Cow Byre, a serene hideaway in the heart of Devon's countryside. Lounge on the balcony overlooking your private wildflower meadow or snuggle up by the woodburner for cozy evenings in. Discover local country pubs and scenic walks along the South West Coast Path. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Barbecue grill - Kitchen - Outdoor space ## 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. ### Luxury bolthole in secluded valley near coast The Old Cow Byre is a unique hideaway in a tranquil valley, less than 20 minutes from the Jurassic Coast's stunning beaches. Perfect for a romantic break. Lounge on the balcony floating over your own private wildflower meadow. Have dinner watching the sun sink behind the valley. Sit round the woodburner for cosy evenings in, or round the fire pit outside wrapped in blankets. Discover country pubs with beer out of the barrel. Take walks from the front door or along the South West Coast Path. We renovated the Byre and launched it in Spring 2021. The oldest part of it was built at some point in the 1800s and was home to cattle and hay bales until a few decades ago. It’s light and airy and has stunning views over beautiful Devon countryside (part of the magical Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty). OUTSIDE BALCONY AND GARDEN: You step out of big bifold doors onto a south-west facing oak balcony – you can watch the sun peep over one side of valley in the morning, and slowly set over the other in the dusk. The balcony has a comfy rattan sofa and cushions to sprawl on, a Weber gas BBQ (for easy all year round use) and a Fermob bistro table for romantic dinners lit by deck lights. Down the steps from the balcony is your own private outdoor space – filled with wildflowers from late spring. The only sound to disturb you will be the bees and butterflies foraging around you. You also have a firepit surrounded by tree stumps. THE SPACE: Inside, the Byre is set out on one level, with 3 steps up into the bedroom. It’s furnished with all you need, whether it’s a last minute weekend break or a 2 week holiday. The bedroom has a super king bed with a Millbrook handmade mattress for the comfiest night’s sleep, an antique chest of drawers, hairdryer and a full length mirror. There is a Devol handmade kitchen with dishwasher, electric hob, fan oven, microwave, washer-dryer, and fridge with ice box compartment. And most important – an expresso maker (expresso coffee provided!) so you can have the perfect morning coffee sitting on the balcony. There is loads of great local produce if you want to cook some special meals – from meat to fish to honey and veg. We leave a list of recommendations of the best local farm shops and pick your own fruit and veg farms. Plus info on the best take out food. The sitting room has an Esse woodburning stove and is furnished mostly with things we’ve chosen from local antique markets. Curl up with a book in front of the stove on the leather club chair after a winter walk, or make tea on the stove and relax on the sofa looking at the views. There are plenty of logs for you. There’s also a smart TV, some board games, a reclaimed pine dining table. And all your crockery, glasses and cutlery are kept on an antique work bench. There is central heating with big radiators throughout so it’s always toasty if you don’t want to rely on the stove! The bathroom has a vigorous shower above the bath, plenty of luxurious towels and under floor heating. The cottage is next to our farmhouse but completely separate. You have your own private outside space which is not overlooked. There’s parking for 2 cars right outside the front door. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room - Wood stove ### Entertainment - Books - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Sun-loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104270000/104267100/104267031/49f4f109.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Acorn Cottage, luxury pet- friendly self-catering in East Devon/Jurassic Coast Southleigh - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-19&endDate=2025-11-20&selected=104267031&PinnedHotelID=104267031&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Cottage | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/31000000/30999900/30999865/83d7e5e0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Log Cabin Honiton - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Parking included - Outdoor space £287 includes taxes & fees 15 Nov - 16 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-15&endDate=2025-11-16&selected=30999865&PinnedHotelID=30999865&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118080000/118073000/118072990/7c538968.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 2 bedroom accommodation in Membury, near Axminster Membury, near Axminster - Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-19&endDate=2025-11-20&selected=118072990&PinnedHotelID=118072990&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109580000/109574400/109574353/b282258a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Spacious & Bright 2BED Holiday Chalet nr Sidmouth Sidmouth - Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly - Outdoor space 8.0 Very good 6 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-19&endDate=2025-11-20&selected=109574353&PinnedHotelID=109574353&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35390000/35385000/35384959/c8e72286.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beautiful thatched country cottage, quiet countryside position . Axminster - Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly - Outdoor space 9.8 Exceptional 70 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-19&endDate=2025-11-20&selected=35384959&PinnedHotelID=35384959&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM Minimum check-in age - 18 ### 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 ### Rules Maximum occupancy is 2 adults and one infant, no additional guests are allowed. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### 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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a first aid kit This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room 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 ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=50.809513,-3.002147&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:qrcuHlji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key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=1EWWQ6TA7Cu-xp_A_tfV-QlJS50=) AXMINSTER, ENGLAND #### What's nearby - Charmouth Heritage Coast Centre - 17 min drive - 9.6 miles - Marine Theatre - 17 min drive - 8.5 miles - Lyme Regis Museum - 17 min drive - 8.5 miles - Monmouth Beach - 18 min drive - 8.7 miles - Lyme Regis Beach - 18 min drive - 8.7 miles #### Getting around - Axminster Station - 15 min drive - Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 55 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Costa Coffee - ‬12 min drive - ‪A35 Pit Stop - ‬9 min drive - ‪Starbucks - ‬12 min drive - ‪The George - ‬7 min drive - ‪River Cottage - ‬13 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Luxury bolthole in secluded valley near coast pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Luxury bolthole in secluded valley near coast? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Luxury bolthole in secluded valley near coast? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Luxury bolthole in secluded valley near coast located? > Located in a rural location, this family-friendly cottage is within 6 mi (10 km) of East Devon, Blackdown Hills, and Snowdon Park. Lyme Regis Marine Aquarium and Monmouth Beach are also within 9 miles (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Luxury bolthole in secluded valley near coast 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 - Excellent 2 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.0/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sarah B. 16 Feb 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Escape to the countryside A perfect, secluded getaway in a beautiful valley, with all the little comforts you need. Super comfortable bed, lovely powerful shower, fluffy white towels. Ideal to escape from it all with the options of walks from the front door or short drives to local coastal towns. We will be back. ##### Sarah B. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christopher D. 31 May 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Peaceful and Beautifully presented This is a wonderful retreat, an escape from the bustle and hassle of other parts of Devon in a superbly presented, well-appointed modern home for two. Finished to a high standard with lovely personal touches, its name belies how well-designed and thought-through this lovely holiday home is. The quiet was intoxicating - just the place to wind-down and enjoy. Lovely views from the balcony over the wild flowers to the fields and woods beyond. Highly recommended! ##### Christopher D. 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