Honiton holiday cottage rental with walking, private tennis court, rural retreat, TV, DVD

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Beech Cottage, Southlands Farm (cottage)

Home description

Come and relax in the beautiful Blackdown Hills at Beech Cottage, a converted barn fitted out to a high standard. Located in an idyllic setting yet easily accessible, being only 5 miles from the historic market town of Honiton, renowned for the many antique shops, good traditional butchers who source their meat from local farmers, bakers and many other independent shops. The Jurassic Coast is not far away either, the seaside villages of Beer and Branscombe are only a 35 minute drive away and the Regency town of Sidmouth just 30 minutes by car. The village of Dunkeswell is a 10 minute walk away with a well stocked Spar, pub, hairdresser and local doctor's surgery. The cottage has a patio area, the perfect environment for a relaxing holiday. If you are more energetic guests have the use of a full size hard tennis court on the property.

The delightful stone cottage is equipped to a high standard with one double and one twin bedroom both of which have a cosy feel but are generous sized bedrooms.

Beech Cottage	Private patio and bbq area
Beautiful wooden fitted kitchen	Dining area

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The West Country / Devon region

On the Devon/ Somerset border so an ideal cottage from which to explore the area.

The Jurassic coast is only a half hour drive away with the villages of Beer and Branscombe and the pretty regency town of Sidmouth with its Esplanade and Lyme Regis.

The Catherdral city of Exeter is only 23 miles distance, there are regular rail journeys from Honiton should you wish to keep car use to a minimum. The city is well worth a day visit, there are many bars and restaurants set around the beautiful Cathedral, there is a museum with exhibits of Exeter silver, the Northcott Theatre and several other arts establishments and a new shopping area in the heart of the city.

Honiton area

The cottage is located in an idyllic location set in the heart of the countryside yet easily accessible, being only 4 miles from the historic market town of Honiton, renowned for the many antique shops, good traditional butchers who source their meat from local farmers, bakers and many other independent shops.

There are many historic houses and National Trust properties to visit locally, Killerton House, Knightshayes Court near Tiverton, Shute Barton at Axminster, the Old Bakery and Forge at Branscombe.

The village of Dunkeswell is a 10 minute walk away with a well stocked Spar, pub, hairdresser and local docor's surgery.

There is a network of footpaths in the area, the nearest being 2 minutes walk from the cottage giving the visitor ample opportunity to experience the wonderful scenery of the Blackdown Hills. The area is ideal for exploring the many cycle routes in Devon and Cornwall see www.sustrans.co.uk for more information.

The nearest restaurant is just a short walk away 300 yds down the lane at Lakeview Manor. There are several pubs within easy reach of the cottage, The Royal Oak at Dunkeswell (1 mile), the Catherine Wheel at Hemyock (5 miles), The Sidmouth Arms at Upottery (5.6 miles), the Culm Valley Inn in Culmstock (6.5 miles), with their excellent cuisine and real ales, The New Inn at Clayhidon (7 miles) the Holman Clavel at Culmhead (7 miles) wonderful beers and food too, and the Merry Harriers at Culmhead (11 miles). As you can see if you do not want to cook you could eat out at a different pub every night!

The Blackdown Hills is designated as an area of outstanding natural beauty, ideal for walking.

Dunkeswell has a flying and parachute club.

Gliding is available at the Devon and Somerset Gliding Club at Broadhembury approx 4 miles distant.

If you are interested in horses the Blackdown Hills Cross Country Course is on only 5 minutes drive.

For the motor enthusiast,there is carting at Dunkeswell and Stock Car racing and rally events are held at Smeatharpe, 4 miles distant and Wiscombe Hill Climb which is approximately 12 miles distant.

How to get there

From Exeter take the A30 towards Honiton, we are just over 5 miles from the main road.

From London take the A303 towards the westcountry, we are just over 5 miles from the A30 London to Exeter road.

Travelling from the north take the M5 south and leave the motorway at junction 26, we are just over 9 miles across country from there.

Activities near Honiton

Facilities

Further details indoors:
The well equipped kitchen /diner contains a Microwave, hob and oven, built in fridge/freezer and a dishwasher. From the kitchen leads into a good sized beamed sitting room and a separate WC with a washing machine and tumble dryer. The sitting room is equipped with Freeview TV, DVD and CD player with access through French windows to a lit patio area. An open tread wooden staircase leads upstairs, where all areas have wooden floorboards, to two bedrooms, one large twin and one double each equipped with an IPod clock radio and hairdryer, and a separate bathroom with bath, WC and separate shower.

Egyptian cotton bedlinen, luxury bathsheets and beach towels provided.

Further details outdoors:
Private lit patio area exclusively for Beech cottage guests where you can sit and relax around a table and chairs during the day or evening, ideal for a relaxing coffee or BBQ with a chimnea in the evening.
Use of hard tennis court on the property.

Further details

One pet welcome, not to be left in the cottage unattended

Welcome hamper provided on arrival

Preferred weekly changeover day Saturday but flexible. Weekend breaks and DIY continental Bed and Breakfast overnight stays available. Call and I will try to accommodate you.

Rental period commences 4 pm on arrival and terminates at 10.30 am on day of departure

Conditions

Strictly no smoking

A 25% deposit is required at the time of booking, or full payment if the commencement of the holiday is less than 4 weeks from the time of booking. Balance payable 4 weeks prior to arrival.

Rental rates

Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Low Season	26 Sep 09	24 Oct 09	325£ 325	0-	0-	Flexible
Half Term	24 Oct 09	31 Oct 09	460£ 460	0-	0-	1 Week
Winter Season	31 Oct 09	21 Dec 09	250£ 250	0-	0-	Flexible
Christmas	21 Dec 09	29 Dec 09	600£ 600	0-	0-	1 Week
New Year	29 Dec 09	5 Jan 10	600£ 600	0-	0-	1 Week
Winter	5 Jan 10	13 Feb 10	250£ 250	0-	0-	Flexible
	13 Feb 10	20 Feb 10	335£ 335	0-	0-	Flexible
	20 Feb 10	27 Mar 10	250£ 250	0-	0-	Flexible
	27 Mar 10	3 Apr 10	410£ 410	0-	0-	1 Week
	3 Apr 10	10 Apr 10	470£ 470	0-	0-	1 Week
	10 Apr 10	17 Apr 10	410£ 410	0-	0-	1 Week
	17 Apr 10	29 May 10	335£ 335	0-	0-	Flexible
	29 May 10	5 Jun 10	470£ 470	0-	0-	1 Week
	5 Jun 10	17 Jul 10	410£ 410	0-	0-	Flexible
	17 Jul 10	4 Sep 10	620£ 620	0-	0-	1 Week
	4 Sep 10	12 Sep 10	470£ 470	0-	0-	1 Week
	12 Sep 10	3 Oct 10	410£ 410	0-	0-	Flexible

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.

Payment by Debit card preferred.

Price is fully inclusive

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Guestbook for Beech Cottage, Southlands Farm

"Beautiful, warm cozy cottage - such an exquisite place to stay. thank you for your wonderful hospitality! We will come with our kids!" 11/10/09 Liz, Carla, Jacqui & Nikki London

"This is the most comfortable, well equipped cottage I have ever stayed in- and in my favourite part of the world. Shame about the rain every day bar one - but that's why the countryside is so beautiful. Many thanks" 03/10/09 Ann C Windsor

"This is probably the 'best' cottage we have stayed in. You really have thought of everything, the 'welcome hamper' was a real surprise and greatly appreciated as our 5 month old son had filled our car with all his essentials!! 26/09/09 Steve, Sarah & tom M Nottingham

"We have really enjoyed our stay in your beautifully appointed cottage. The hamper was a really lovely 'welcome' to the holiday. The flowers both in and around the cottage were beautiful. It is in a lovely setting for walks and the Lakeview Hotel we found very handy for a very good meal. Thank you!" 22.09.09 Ian & Christine H Uckfield Sussex

"Delightful cottage, beautifully presented and comfortable and in a lovley setting - an ideal place to 'chill- out' away from the pressures of life. The flowers and goodies were a lovley touch. Many thanks." 11/09/09 Richard & Gill J Crockenhill, Kent

"The cottage was absolutely lovely & the flowers & hamper were most appreciated - a beautiful location with equally beautiful sheep! Will be sad to leave. Thank you" 03.09.09 Sally, Cliff. Alex & Isabella West Sussex

"This is a superb property, ideally located for a quiet. restful holiday. Could not get over the welcome hamper; it contained everything we needed. Probably the best cottage we have ever stayed in. Will certainily recommend it to friends!" H & M H Bishopstoke, Hants 17/08/09

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