Title: A wonderful Grade II listed cottage in stunning countryside with private beach 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 # A wonderful Grade II listed cottage in stunning countryside with private beach ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102350000/102349500/102349460/8997f1ef.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102350000/102349500/102349460/d9c5bfab.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102350000/102349500/102349460/3faceaf0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102350000/102349500/102349460/c165f351.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102350000/102349500/102349460/168bdd40.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Middlemist is a beautifully restored, Grade II listed corner courtyard cottage in the heart of Rousdon. Enjoy peaceful, relaxing comfort with touches of elegance and explore nature or simply relax by the fire, with some rooms offering distant sea views. The half-mile stretch of private beach is perfect for those seeking adventure via a scenic cliff top path. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10 ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Parking available - Washer - Fireplace - 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. ### A wonderful Grade II listed cottage in stunning countryside with private beach Middlemist is a Grade II listed, spacious corner courtyard cottage, situated adjacent to the stately mansion in the heart of Rousdon, an exclusive 350 acre private estate set atop the Devon and Dorset Jurassic coastline. It has been beautifully and lovingly restored, providing ample accommodation for 8 (with the option of another two) people who wish for breathtaking surroundings; offering peaceful, relaxing comfort with touches of elegance. With flint stone walls, exposed wooden beams, antique chandeliers, the house is decorated traditionally and has all modern appliances and an amply stocked kitchen. It offers a truly wonderful setting from which to explore nature or simply relax by the fire, with some rooms offering distant sea views. There are two bedrooms with king sized beds and ensuite bathrooms and two other double bedrooms with access to the main bathroom. One of the bedrooms has its own lounge area (with sofabed) with the sleeping area on the mezzanine level above. Guests have access to the surrounding countryside and the half mile stretch of private beach perfectly fulfilling those with a sense of adventure as access to the beach is via a steep (but safe) cliff top path. Rousdon is just a few miles from 'the pearl of Dorset' Lyme Regis renowned for its fossil hunters treasure trove and famous for its Cobb, setting for the opening scene of The French Lieutenants Woman and close to Axminster home of River Cottage. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 3.5 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Wood stove ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Smart TV - Stereo - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Area rugs in public areas - Cobblestone flooring in public areas - Hardwood flooring in public areas - No lift - Tile flooring in public areas - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Housekeeping (limited availability) - Iron/ironing board - Phone ### 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Composting - Eco-friendly cleaning products used - Garden - Recycling ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM Minimum check-in age - 21 ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### 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 This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products 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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property 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 ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=50.712414,-2.997017&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:usptHjjh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key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=GSDVdkAS84NB-_XKx4JsQ54DLuA=) Rousdon, England #### What's nearby - Lyme Regis Undercliff - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles - Charlton Bay Beach - 6 min drive - 0.7 miles - Lyme Regis Beach - 7 min drive - 4.4 miles - Marine Theatre - 8 min drive - 4.6 miles - Monmouth Beach - 8 min drive - 4.7 miles #### Getting around - Axminster Station - 18 min drive - Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 47 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪River Cottage - ‬11 min drive - ‪Swim - ‬9 min drive - ‪The Hind - ‬8 min drive - ‪The Royal Standard - ‬9 min drive - ‪Kiosk - ‬9 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is A wonderful Grade II listed cottage in stunning countryside with private beach pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at A wonderful Grade II listed cottage in stunning countryside with private beach ? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at A wonderful Grade II listed cottage in stunning countryside with private beach ? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is A wonderful Grade II listed cottage in stunning countryside with private beach located? > This family-friendly Lyme Regis cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Lyme Regis Undercliff and Dorset and East Devon Coast. Charlton Bay Beach and Lower Bruckland Farm Nature Reserve are also within 3 miles (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## A wonderful Grade II listed cottage in stunning countryside with private beach 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 4 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.0/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### helen b. 3 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Weekend away . We have had a great weekend stay for our family. Perfect in every way for what we required. Although the beech path was closed - which was a shame. ##### helen b. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Steve I. 28 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Outstanding Beautiful property in stunning grounds. Well stocked kitchen (no shortage of utensils, crockery and cutlery. Spacious rooms, bathrooms. Great family areas ##### Steve I. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Edna C. 18 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Country estate Our accommodation was in one wing of a building built around a courtyard (once the stables of the Manor house nearby. All rooms were generously proportioned & the kitchen was extremely well stocked with pans & other utensils. The main lounge opened on to green space with a table & chairs for our use. There was a second sitting room upstairs . Of the four double bedrooms, two were were on the first floor, with two others up separate flights of stairs, two were ensuite with a family bathroom serving remaining two bedrooms. There are walks for residents to enjoy around the Estate, which include access to a private beach - although the path down is steep in places & took us much longer than on-site information suggested! A beautiful setting & comfortable, spacious accommodation. ##### Edna C. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Paula B. 7 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Paula B. Stayed 2 nights in May 2025