Rousdon Estate holiday cottage rental with beach/lake nearby, internet access, walking and fireplace

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  • Cottage
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 nights min stay
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Key information

  • Beach / lakeside relaxation
  • Child friendly
  • Car advised
  • No pets allowed
  • Private garden

From the owner

Middlemist is a Grade II listed corner courtyard cottage, situated adjacent to the stately mansion house in the heart of Rousdon, an exclusive 350 acre private estate set atop the Devon and Dorset Jurassic coastline.

This beautifully restored and spacious dwelling can comfortably accommodate 8 (with the option of another 2) people offering four double bedrooms (2 en suite) and a sofa bed. With its flint stone walls and exposed beams, traditional decoration but with all modern appliances it offers a truly wonderful setting from which to explore nature or simply relax with some rooms offering distant sea views.

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.

Further details

Occupancy runs from Friday to Friday (unless otherwise agreed), arrival is from 3pm, vacating by 10am.

Short breaks may be considered for any date if the property is not rented. Just ask!

A further two could be accommodated due to the sofabed in the upstairs lounge, bedding isn't provided for this, please state at booking if it is required.

Payment by online transfer preferred but cheques accepted.

Further details indoors

Front door enters into the hallway with hall stand (4 umbrellas) and settle leading to:-
The Lounge - oak flooring with rug; wood burning stove: chandelier; TV with DVD and digibox (freeview); selection of games and books; phone for incoming calls only; french doors leading to the garden (situated at the back of the property)
The Downstairs Cloakroom - high level cistern WC
The Kitchen/Diner - open plan with oak parquet flooring; Bosch dishwasher; Bosch double electric oven; Smeg hob; microwave; fridge freezer; 2 sinks (one in island); radio/CD; ipod speakers with dock; Japanese oak table and matching chairs; church pew, *PLEASE NOTE all cleaning products are provided* leading to:-
Utility Room - washing machine; dryer; iron & board
Hallway & Stairs leading to:-
Bathroom - Victorian roll top, claw footed bath; high level cistern WC
Bed 1 (Landseer) - Conran king-size metal four poster bed with en suite shower room [cot bed with mattress and bedding in wardrobe]; hairdryer; digital clock/alarm
Stairs leading to Bed 2 (Herring) - Double iron bedstead; exposed wooden beams; digital clock/alarm
Bed 3 (Tait) - Double iron bedstead; hairdryer
Bed 4 (Gilpin) - Lounge area - with leather sofa bed (hence another two could be accommodated - but bedding isn't provided for this) and 2-seater sofa; extendable table and four chairs; TV with DVD/Video player and digibox (freeview); views to the sea in the distance and wooden stairs leading to:-
Kingsize wooden sleigh bed; exposed wooden beams; small en suite shower room. ** PLEASE NOTE ** the sofabed is effectively in the same room as the Gilpin bed - the sofabed is on the lower floor in the lounge area and the kingsize bed is up on the mezzanine level. There is no door!

Further details outdoors

There is a car park to the front of the courtyard.
The BBQ is in the open garden which is behind the property accessed via the lounge french doors.
As the estate is private, traffic is minimal and is perfect for walking, bike riding and exploring.

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Amenities

Bed & bathroom

  • Bedroom 1: King Bed
  • Bedroom 2: Double Bed
  • Bedroom 3: King Bed
  • Bedroom 4: Double Bed
  • Beds in other rooms: Sofa Bed
  • 1 Family bathroom, 2 En suites

Families

  • Great for children of all ages
  • No pets allowed
  • High chair available

Access

  • Parking
  • Not suitable for wheelchair users

Essentials

  • Wi-Fi available
  • Private garden
  • BBQ
  • Sea view
  • Internet access
  • Central heating
  • Fireplace
  • Cooker
  • Fridge
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Toaster
  • Kettle
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Clothes dryer
  • Iron
  • High chair available
  • TV
  • Satellite TV
  • DVD player
  • Stereo system
  • Linen provided
  • Towels provided

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Interaction with guest

Once all monies have cleared an email will be sent with house details. The key is kept in a key safe at the property. Our housekeeper's information is at the house and she can be on hand should there be a need.
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Check in: 15:00 Check out: 10:00
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Smoking

No smoking at this property

House rules

Due to a family allergy we are sadly unable to accept dogs

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About the owner

Liz P.
Calendar updated:
08 Apr 2024

Years listed:
14

Languages spoken: English
This Cottage has 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and sleeps 8. It has been listed on Holiday Lettings since 28 Sep 2009. Located in Lyme Regis, it has 23 reviews with an overall rating of 5. The average weekly rate is £2260.
The Owner has a response rate of 82% and the property’s calendar was last updated on 08 Apr 2024.
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MrLilypad
Chepstow, United Kingdom

Excellent Christmas family holiday
Dec 2023

We stayed at Middlemist for an extended family holiday over Christmas 2023. It is a wonderful property to stay in and, despite the weather, very comfortable, warm and cosy. There was a real Christm… More 

Reviewed 8 Jan 2024

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RobB888
Eastleigh, United Kingdom

A special place for a special occassion
Sep 2020

We hired this beautiful house for a family gathering to celebrate my wife's "significant birthday " , Although we had to split the weekend to comply with covid regulations it is ideal f… More 

Reviewed 22 Sep 2020

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Owner's reply:
Ah thank you Robert! So glad you managed to get your weekend after all the trials and tribulations. We hope we can welcome you again all together in the future. All the very best, Liz

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Janice P
Sutton, Surrey

Transportation into the idyllic, peaceful world of the gentry.
Oct 2018

The lavish accommodation was once the schoolhouse part of an estate, the country's smallest parish, and oozing history. An extraordinary location with a pretty lake and wonderful (for the fairly… More 

Reviewed 14 Oct 2018

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Owner's reply:
Thank you Janice! So glad you enjoyed your stay and we hope we can welcome you all back at some point in the future!

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Hilary S
Winston Salem, North Carolina

Lovely house in a beautiful setting
Sep 2017

Middlemist is beautifully situated within a large private estate which means lots of room for rambling around and enjoying the tranquility. The house itself is wonderfully appointed - and oh my did I… More 

Reviewed 22 Sep 2017

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Owner's reply:
Thank you Hilary! So glad you had a good time. Hope we can welcome you again in the future.

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Wanderer474233

Beautiful , serine and restful.
Nov 2015

Beautiful quiet surroundings. We were so enthralled with the place after a few days we were trying to figure out how we could live here . The south coast of England is one of the jewels of the world.

Reviewed 20 Sep 2017

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Owner's reply:
Hope we can welcome you again. We love the place too!

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