Joiners, Rousdon, Lyme Regis
About the home
Joiners is set within the 250 acres of farm and woodland of the Rousdon Estate. It is a fantastic recent conversion that fuses modern comfort into the the robust grade II listed building, with deep flint walls and exposed timber beams and rafters. Lovingly created by its architect-owner, it is full of beautiful spaces and unique detail. Clean and comfortable, spacious and light - it is a perfect holiday for family or friends.
Rousdon Estate is a peaceful rural retreat within the World Heritage Site yet only a few miles from Lyme Regis with its cinema, sandy beaches, fossils, shops and restaurants. It has beautiful wooded walks, is directly on the undercliff coastal path and has access to its own private sandy beach. It is only a short trip to the many attractions of Dorset and Devon.
| Size: | Sleeps up to 8, 3 bedrooms |
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| Will consider: | Corporate lets Short breaks |
| Access: | Car advised Nearest amenities: 3km |
| Family friendly? | Suitable for children of all ages Suitable for people with restricted mobility |
| Notes: | Pets welcome No smoking at this property Self-catering |
Facilities
| Luxuries: | Log fire, Internet access, DVD player |
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| General: | Central heating, TV, CD player, Satellite TV, Wi-fi available |
| Standard: | Kettle, Toaster, Iron, Hair dryer |
| Utilities: | Clothes dryer, Dishwasher, Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Washing machine |
| Rooms: | 3 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms of which 1 family bathroom and 1 en suite |
| Furniture: | Sofabeds (1), Single beds (2), Double beds (2), Cots (1), Dining seating for 8, Lounge seating for 7 |
| Other: | Please check with the advertiser regarding linen and towels |
| Outdoors: | Private garden |
| Access: | Parking space |
Further details indoors:
The spacious first floor en suite master bedroom has a French double bed and an open plan cast iron bath to soak away the hours staring at the great rafters and beams of the pyramid roof. Oak framed leaded windows cross one side allowing fantastic views of the surrounding buildings and the countryside beyond.
Also on the first floor is a charming, cozy and sunny twin room neatly tucked between the exposed rafters and wooden floor.
The third bedroom is located behind the original double doors of the joinery and contains a huge 4 poster bed with a mattress that is hard to drag yourself away from. All the joinery and floor is oak befitting the spirit and quality of the buildings origins.
The bathroom is stylish and modern with a limestone floor.
The kitchen has a double ceramic sink embedded in its sweeping oak worktops whose grace belies the space and modern conveniences concealed within it, allowing you minimise the chores and maximise the enjoyment of cooking.
This gives way to the fantastic double height main room with working fireplace to curl up by in the winter, and the gorgeous array of its exposed timber roof structure. There is underfloor heating and the thick walls are lined on two sides by heavy oak windows. The dining table seats six or eight comfortably, a grand but very comfortable sofa seats five, (or two end to end) and matching arm chairs. Entertainment-wise there is a large tv, dvd player, stereo and books and games. The full height double doors give way to the sunny private walled garden which is gravelled and surrounded by flowerbeds and potted plants. there is a table and chairs for outside dining and enjoying a glass of wine as the sun goes down, and a lounger for that full relaxation.
Children and pets are welcome. Linen and bedding is provided but not towels. The central heating is oil fired via Victorian cast iron radiators. There is a dressing up box for the adventurous. A travel cot is provided, and if you have a baby there is also a high chair and interlocking foam play floor tiles to put on the underheated living room floor. (a pram and baby monitor are also available).
The house is equipped with Sky TV and wi-fi.
Further details outdoors:
The Rousdon estate is a perfect setting for strolling and soaking in the peace of the countryside or admiring the old buildings and gatehouses of the Estate, it is perfect for children as there is minimal traffic so great for a bike ride, plenty of woods to explore sheep to visit* and pheasants* to spot. (not guaranteed i am afraid as they are seasonal)
The West Country / Dorset region


Rousdon sits on the very borders of Dorset and Devon where the countryside starts to get more crumpled and rolling, the roads are arched with trees and the little country roads are a charming adventure in themselves. On our doorstep is fosilling at Charmouth, River Cottage at Musbury, Saturday market at Bridport, classic English seaside at Lyme Regis, breakfast on the beach at Beer (even a beer maybe!).
There are hundreds of fantastic country walks and cream teas galore. There are caves and a donkey sanctuary nearby, and loads of sites, attractions and experiences - from Diggerworld to nettle eating competitions - to be discovered all around. Lyme is great for a drink and meal in the evening or there is the nightlife of Seaton a few miles away or Exeter 40 mins away. Beyond this lies the rough heath and tors of Dartmoor. The 'undercliff' coastal path below the Estate the result of vast cliff landslide that happened in Victorian times and is unique for England, with a vast array of plants and birds. Rousdon is in England's only World Heritage Site.
The Lyme Regis area
There is a social club and a garage with shop just outside the main gates of the estate. A few minutes the other way is the Dower House hotel which has a bar and restaurant. The Estate's private beach, both sandy and pebbly depending on the weather, is a short trip down the path past the mansion house then a steeper walk down from the undercliff. It is suitable for all but the very young or elderly. The beaches of Lyme and Seaton are only a couple of miles away.
How to get there
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| Nearest Travel Links | |
| Airport: | Exeter |
| Railway: | Axminster |
Drive west along the A303 and take the turnoff to Crewkerne, head for Axminster then Musbury and then take a left to Rousdon. Alternatively take the coast road out of Lyme Regis and Rousdon is a couple of miles west.
Axminster is the nearest station, on the Waterloo-Exeter line, and it is an £11 cab ride to the house. The X53 coast bus passes outside every hour during the day (you have to flag it down) and connects to Exeter, Lyme Regis, Charmouth, Bridport, Dorchester and Weymouth.
Activities near Lyme Regis
Tennis in town
Watersports
Horse Riding
Golf within 30 mins drive
Fishing
Walking holidays
Rural / countryside retreats
Beach or lakeside relaxation
Cycling holidays
Guestbook for Joiners, Rousdon, Lyme Regis
"What a fantastic find, we have loved our visit to joiners" - Levens, USA,
"Location is lovely, wonderful for walking, Joiners is an interesting building, comfortable and well equipped" - Phillips, UK,
"Fabulous 40th weekend, gorgeous house" - Adelle, UK,
"Loved the house, beach the peace and local seafood, would love to return" - Durhams, UK,
"Lovely house we will recommend it to everybody and hope to be back sometime" - Paz, Spain,
Rental prices
| Rental prices originally quoted in: British £ | Convert to: |
| Prices for group size 8 | ||||||
| Period | From![]() | To![]() | Weekly![]() | Nightly rate | Minimum stay | |
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| 26 Sep 11 | 21 Oct 11 | £ 720 | 150 | 150 | 2 Nights | |
| half term | 21 Oct 11 | 31 Oct 11 | £ 850 | - | - | 1 Week |
| 31 Oct 11 | 21 Dec 11 | £ 620 | 130 | 130 | 2 Nights | |
| christmas - dates flexibl | 21 Dec 11 | 28 Dec 11 | £ 1190 | - | - | 1 Week |
| new year | 28 Dec 11 | 5 Jan 12 | £ 1090 | 190 | 190 | 4 Nights |
| 5 Jan 12 | 11 Feb 12 | £ 800 | 140 | 140 | 2 Nights | |
| half term | 11 Feb 12 | 20 Feb 12 | £ 850 | - | - | 1 Week |
| 20 Feb 12 | 31 Mar 12 | £ 800 | 140 | 140 | 2 Nights | |
| Easter hols | 31 Mar 12 | 16 Apr 12 | £ 850 | - | - | 1 Week |
| 16 Apr 12 | 4 May 12 | £ 800 | 150 | 150 | 2 Nights | |
| bank holiday | 4 May 12 | 8 May 12 | £ 850 | 190 | 190 | 3 Nights |
| 8 May 12 | 1 Jun 12 | £ 800 | 150 | 150 | 2 Nights | |
| spring half term | 1 Jun 12 | 11 Jun 12 | £ 980 | - | - | 1 Week |
| 11 Jun 12 | 30 Jun 12 | £ 850 | 170 | 170 | 2 Nights | |
| summer hols | 30 Jun 12 | 2 Sep 12 | £ 1190 | - | - | 1 Week |
| 2 Sep 12 | 24 Sep 12 | £ 850 | 170 | 170 | 3 Nights | |
| 24 Sep 12 | 20 Oct 12 | £ 720 | 140 | 140 | 2 Nights | |
| half term | 20 Oct 12 | 5 Nov 12 | £ 850 | - | - | 1 Week |
| 5 Nov 12 | 21 Dec 12 | £ 720 | 140 | 140 | 2 Nights | |
| christmas -dates flexible | 21 Dec 12 | 28 Dec 12 | £ 1180 | - | - | 1 Week |
| new year -dates flexible | 28 Dec 12 | 4 Jan 13 | £ 1090 | 190 | 190 | 4 Nights |
The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
Occupancy runs Saturday to Saturday during the summer months and Friday to Friday the rest of the year (unless agreed otherwise), arriving from 3.30pm, vacating by 10.30am.
** The Easter period must be booked by the week but does not need to conform to the friday to friday rule, please enquire about specific dates that suit you,
short breaks may be considered for any date if it is getting close and no booking has been received.
Payment by cheque or online transfer please.
Any obvious pet damage will be billed subsequently
Groups of 8 adults may incur a small additional charge to cover the extra cleaning and wear-and-tear
Availability
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Availability notes:
The changeover date on the designated weekly bookings is on Saturday, outside these times the changeover is flexible.
Contact the owner
* Required fields Please check the following errors: | 4 years listed You are contacting Eddie Batha
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