Spectacular setting in unspoilt East Devon, 15 minutes from Jurassic Coast.

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9.6Outstanding
(68 Ratings)
Beautiful property with stunning gardens and comfortable accommodations, perfect for a peaceful and relaxing stay. Well-equipped kitchen, spacious interiors, and lovely views. Highly recommended!
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9.6 / 10.0
Outstanding(68 Ratings)

House in East Devon District

8 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths

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Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
High-end valueWell priced for this area

About this house rental

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The house is set in the picturesque hamlet of Shore Bottom in an area of outstanding natural beauty. The spacious 3 bedroom property has grounds of 6 acres and has a lovely large garden with a terrace overlooking 3 ponds of varying sizes and a rose and honeysuckle covered gazebo with views to the countryside beyond. The ponds are a lovely feature of the property, but small children need to be supervised around them at all times.
There are 2 sitting rooms - one with French doors onto the terrace and a cosy, oak beamed area to enjoy the log burner set in the original old fireplace, the other sitting room is a large contemporary room off the kitchen , french doors open onto the garden and there are stunning views from all the windows onto the surrounding fields, often home to horses or sheep.
The kitchen is a lovely traditional Devon country kitchen with pine table and Aga (there is also an electric oven and hob). It has a delightful window seat overlooking the garden and ponds.
There is a very large utility room with washing machine and tumble dryer. Off this is a large modern shower room.
The main bedroom has a super-kingsize bed and wonderful dual-aspect views. There is a family bathroom with shower. The second bedroom has a Kingsize bed.
At the other end of the house is another flight of stairs leading to a large bedroom with 3 single beds one of which is a trundle bed that pulls out to make a double bed or additional single (sleeping 4 in total).
Garden furniture and a BBQ are available to enjoy the garden in the summer and a handy second fridge freezer in the garage.
The nearest pubs are the ancient Tuckers Arms in the village of Dalwood, 3 miles away, very good home cooked food, amazing Sunday Roasts or The Kings Arms in Stockland village, 3 miles away. The nearest beach is Lyme Regis (15 mins) where you can enjoy fish and chips on the beach, or push the boat out and admire the amazing view of the Cobb and harbour from Hix Crab and Oyster House restaurant.
Axminster, with its direct train line to Waterloo, is a 15 minute drive away and has been firmly put on the map with Hugh Fearnley-Whitingstall’s River Cottage restaurant.
Honiton is also 15 minutes away and is a historic Devon town with a weekly market on Saturdays. The discerning Pig Group of hotels the Pig At Coombe, just a 20 minute drive away, lovely for a special lunch or dinner during your stay.
East Devon is very unspoilt and there are numerous coastal towns to explore, from bijou Topsham on the beautiful Exe Estuary to seaside classic Sidmouth. There is a fantastic walk over the cliffs from Beer to Branscombe where you are rewarded by a delicious lunch at The Mason’s Arms.
There is much to see and do in the area but the main joy of a holiday here is just being at the house with family and friends.
The photos include a drone video of the property.

Amenities at Spectacular setting in unspoilt East Devon, 15 minutes from Jurassic Coast.

Non-smoking
Pets allowed

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Ratings and reviews

9.6 / 10.0
Outstanding(68 Ratings)
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Beautiful property with stunning gardens and comfortable accommodations, perfect for a peaceful and relaxing stay. Well-equipped kitchen, spacious interiors, and lovely views. Highly recommended!
From real guest reviews summarized by AI
10.0 / 10.0
Beautiful house with amazing gardens. There were even horses and sheep in the paddock next to the house. Host had supplied lots of extras too. Any communication with the host was responded to quickly and helpfully. Would 100% recommend the property.
8.0 / 10.0
This is a lovely property set in a stunning location. The garden is beautiful and so peaceful . Our dogs loved it but do be mindful if you have a small breed like ours that the garden is not entirely secure with plenty of gaps for a small dog to get through . Also if you have a water loving pup you may want to keep it away from the top pond or it’ll come out looking like a swamp monster . In all fairness Sallie had warned me about this prior to arrival and the gave instructions on where to find the hose pipe to clean him down . Kitchen is equipped with everything you could need . From pots/pans/ crockery to a variety of condiments ( tea /coffee / sugar /sauces etc ) in the cupboards to tide you over until you can do a shop.Also the Aga was a welcome ( if warm ) addition. No more waiting for the electric oven to heat up . Lovely views from both lounges . The more modern wing looked out over the garden and the older snug looks onto the patio and ponds . As for the bedrooms the beds were very comfortable and again the views from the dual aspect SuperKing room were spectacular. Overall a lovely property . A bit tired in some places but this seemed to add to the charm of the place. Communication from Sallie and Simon was excellent. Nothing was too much trouble for them and any problems we had were quickly resolved. They really are determined to give you the best holiday experience possible and their recommendations in the welcome book were well thought out and helpful .
10.0 / 10.0
This was a return visit following our stay last year (see review 21 May 2024). I am not sure I can add anything to that review other than to say that we had another fabulous stay. This is such a peaceful haven. Simon & Sallie made sure we were comfortable checking up with us without being intrusive. Thank you both and we would love to return next year for another fix of pure relaxation!
10.0 / 10.0
We loved our stay at Shore Breach. Would strongly recommend this comfortable house in an incredible setting. The deer and rabbits on the lawn made it so magical for our children and we were well placed for day trips including Lyme Regis. The information from the hosts was invaluable and we tried out many of their recommendations. Thank you Sallie and Simon for a wonderful week.
8.0 / 10.0
the property is as the Vrbo description The beds were so comfortable. just to make people aware the property is not fully enclosed as if you have inquisitive dogs as mine are they can get into the wood at the side of the garden over a muddy stream then onto a road and leading to fields with livestock in. The garden is a wonderful size for doge to run around in and the outside hose is a great edition to wash down your pets as we had to do on many occasions. We were visited by a deer one morning in the garden which was great to see and plenty of birds and dragonflies flying around through the day. The property does have all the amenities you require for a comfortable stay and the owners kept in touch but not intrusive with plenty of information in the property books. To make people aware there is no welcome package so please bring a small amount of shopping in to start your first evening and morning. This is the first cottage we have stayed in that did not have a welcome pack or even a small milk in the fridge. The cupboards do have tea coffee and sugar in for you to use along with plenty of condiments. The local shops are just up the road in Honiton (Lydl, Aldi Tesco and Co op)
10.0 / 10.0
We have just had two wonderful weeks at Shore breach, even though the weather was not kind to us the holiday was fantastic. The house is in a perfect location, just far enough from the coast to be tranquil with great dog walks just outside the front gate, but close enough to the tourist hot spots to “do stuff” when we fancied it. The house is lovely and we really enjoyed using the AGA, and appreciated the warmth when the weather was bad! The gardens are more mature than the photos show, and the owners have created a haven for wildlife, we were treated to several visits by Deers and foxes as well as water fowl and vivid dragonflies . There are several friendly pubs very close by that do excellent food and a few special restaurants within a half hour drive (which were excellent recommendations by the owners) were real treats. Also to add, the communication with the owner was first class, we were made to feel very welcome and I would recommend Shore Breach as a base for a perfect holiday.
10.0 / 10.0
The property is spacious and very bright. The kitchen is well equipped, large and very functional. The two living rooms are very comfortable with one having access to a patio with lovely views and the other with a cosy fireplace. The bedrooms are very comfortable and again very bright with views across the countryside and garden. The garden is absolutely lovely with the ponds and stream running through the it. We saw lots of wildlife in the garden such as rabbits, deer, buzzards, coots, ducks, bats and various birds. The gardens are bordered by fields in which there were horses and sheep. The garden was a peaceful haven in which to while away the time. There is a main patio area next to the house but also other seating areas located around the garden to give a different perspective. This was a fabulous stay. Our hosts kept in contact to make sure we were OK but were not intrusive in any way. There are some great pubs/restaurants within a short drive and, of course, many tourist attractions in the surrounding East Devon and Dorset countryside and coast although the house and its garden are a holiday in itself.
10.0 / 10.0
Had an absolutely amazing time here earlier this month. While browsing Vrbo we were in two minds over whether to go for civilisation or something more tucked-away and peaceful; we had a few options in walking distance of restaurants, bars etc but as soon as we found this the decision was pretty much made for us. It's a gorgeous property, within comfortable driving distance of everything but large and homely enough for you to not really need to go anywhere. The grounds are vast, wonderfully landscaped but not manicured; clearly plenty of thought has been given to the local wildlife, from the ponds to the unmowed fields and patches of lawn left to grow long. We saw rabbits every morning. A baby deer came to snack on the foliage as we took breakfast. Lovely stuff. My family and I (wife, two kids under ten, large dog) have spent the Covid years staying in various Vrbo properties along the south coast and this was comfortably the best. Most of the others have clearly been rental properties, run purely as businesses: a cottage, townhouse or converted farm building stuffed with spare furniture and the bare essentials. This feels like a home — the owners clearly spend time here, and it shows. It's comfy and cosy and the interior design, particularly in the sun room, is spellbinding. We had a terrific time, left feeling thoroughly relaxed and energised, and fully intend on a repeat visit. (I quite fancy it in autumn, particularly if they'll let me have a go on the ride-on mower.)

FAQs

Is parking included with this house?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Spectacular setting in unspoilt East Devon, 15 minutes from Jurassic Coast.. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Spectacular setting in unspoilt East Devon, 15 minutes from Jurassic Coast. pet friendly?

Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at Spectacular setting in unspoilt East Devon, 15 minutes from Jurassic Coast.?

We found 2 amenities for this rental. This includes non-smoking, and pets allowed.


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