May take pets - please enquire Suitable for children Smokers welcome Self-catering
Home description
AT EAST DEVON, between Lyme Regis and Sidmouth, we are a half a mile outside of Colyton, a quarter of a mile off the road (along a concrete private road). Colcombe Abbey Farm is a small family run farm, we are predominantly dairy (you are welcome to come and see the cows being milked) with a 90 Friesian herd, a small number of beef animals (75), 5 Suffolk Punch horses, a rare breed that pull our wagon weekdays from Colyton tramway station to the town centre. We also have a speciality wedding carriage available for booking. We have four dogs (a Spaniel, a Jack Russell, a Dalmatian and a Kelpie x Collie) which are not allowed around the mobile home. There are six free range chickens running around and you can always hear the birds singing.
The three bedroom mobile home sits on a large grass paddock (100ft x 70ft). It is fully equipped, inclusive and has a full valet on change over day. Just outside there is a picnic table, bar-b-cue and a large trampoline.
Thats Colyton in the backround.
lovely views!
The fully fitted kitchen, electricity and gas are inclusive except for long lets.
The lounge area- it is comfortable, light and spacious.
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The West Country / Devon region
We are situated close to the Devon, Somerset and Dorset Boarder in East Devon which is a recognised area of outstanding natural beauty and has the Jurassic coast where you can look for fossils. The West Country area has many beaches, scenic views of the country side, and wildlife. There are many foot paths and coastal walks. There are also many nice cycle routes. Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall has set up his River Cottage Shop and Canteen at Axminster where you and have a nice meal and pick up some fresh local produce!
Some other local attractions are, • Beer caves, • Crealy Adventure Park near Exeter, • The Donkey Sanctuary near Sidmouth, • Race world (go carting) near Exeter, • Farway country park, • Ford Abbey House near Chard, • Shute Barton, a historic national trust house 2 miles away, • Burrow farm gardens at Dalwood, • Bicton Gardens, • Escot wildlife park, gardens and fishery, • Axminster Flamingo swimming pool, • Golf courses at Seaton, Honiton and Salcombe Regis,
• The nearest Cinema is at Lyme Regis, • 10 Pin Bowling is at Exeter or Taunton, • Self hire boats and deep sea fishing off the coast of Beer, • Stuart line cruises at Exmouth which tours the Jurassic coast by sea, • Fossil hunting at Charmouth beach 8 miles away, • Torquay is 45 miles, 1:20 minutes drive approx., Exeter is 22 miles, 45 minute drive approx, Taunton is 22 miles, 45 minute drive approx, Weymouth is 35 miles, 1:15 minutes approx.
Colyton area
Colyton is a small historic town, there are 3 pubs and 2 additional restaurants, there is a really old church with a hexagon tower, and there is an old oak bark tannery, the only one remaining in the country. There are 2 tennis courts and a playing field. A good fish and chip shop, 2 general stores a very old fashion post office. There is several fishing ponds a short drive away.
There are plenty of festivals and events going on through the year. Some of these include Sidmouth Folk festival, Lyme Regis lifeboat week, Beer Regatta, Honiton show, Melplash show held at Bridport, Colyton Carnival week, Colyford goose fair and many more. There is something for everyone!
How to get there
We are situated 23 miles from Exeter, 22 from Taunton. We are between Sidmouth and Lyme Regis.
From Colyton travel over the Umborne Bridge('the blue bridge'), towards Whitford and Shute (on the B3161), a quarter of a mile past the Umborne Bridge, turn left, on to Colcombe Road. Colcombe Abbey Farm is at the end of Colcombe Road.
We are easily accessible by road and the views are very scenic.
Seaton is the nearest beach 3 miles away.
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Exeter: 30 km
Railway:
Axminster: 6 km
Ferry:
Weymouth: 64 km
Activities near Colyton
Sports: Tennis in town Horse Riding Golf within 30 mins drive Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Beach or lakeside relaxation Cycling holidays
Sofabeds (1), Single beds (4), Double beds (1), Dining seating for 6, Lounge seating for 12, Sleeps maximum of 8
Other:
Please check with the advertiser regarding linen and towels. Highchair available.
Outdoors:
Shared garden, BBQ, Trampoline
Access:
Secure parking
Further details outdoors: There is plenty of room for parking. Outside gas bar b cue included at no extra cost, ideal for making the most of warm summer evenings! A large trampoline and picnic table situated beside the caravan.
Further details
New arrivals welcome 3 pm onward. On departure day, please vacate by 10 am.
Rental rates
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I am happy for you to bring your own bed linen. If you prefer, bed linen is offered at £10 for the first bed and £5 per bed there after. This covers washing and bed making expences.
Guestbook for Colcombe Holiday Home
Had a fantastic time! Lovely people! Recommended to all!
Good accommodation in really lovely part of Devon. I recommend Beer and Lyme as Lyme has a sandy beach and a good place to eat in the evening. Richard and Family very nice & friendly :0)
A lovely two weeks of stress free sun and relaxation.
Dear Richard + Family Thank you for a fantastic holiday. The caravan was lovely. The views were wonderful. We all loved watching the geese and cows. The walk around the farm was great, the kids loved it. You made us feel very welcome. We'll be back! Mark, Lucy, Harry + Mollie. Andover, Hampshire.
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Contact details for the advertiser of home 12575
Name:
Richard Voysey
Tel:
+44 (0)1297 553290
Mobile:
+44 (0)7888 697057
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