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Cottage |4 bedrooms |Sleeps 8

Rousdon Estate in Lyme Regis

From £965 per week

2 nights minimum stay

Changeover flexible

4.5 out of 5

3 reviews | Write a review

Key info  Beach or lakeside relaxation, car advised, private garden, no pets allowed

About the home

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.

Facilities

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.

Further details

Occupancy runs from Friday to Friday (unless otherwise agreed), arrival is from 2.30pm, 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.

Conditions

Refundable breakages deposit of £350 required which will be refunded within two weeks of departure (subject to satisfactory property inspection)

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The West Country / Dorset region

Rousdon can be found sitting on the borders of Devon and Dorset and although quiet and private is close to many popular attractions and quaint villages and towns. Being part of the Jurassic Coast (and a World Heritage Site) there are many opportunities to go fossil-hunting at Lyme Regis (which is also home to Dinosaurland) and Charmouth.

Axminster is about a 15 minute drive away, home to TVs River Cottage, and also offers a sports complex with a swimming pool and other facilities. It is a wonderful area to explore on foot along the West Coast pathway

Go fishing and see the quarry caves in Beer; see the forge in Branscombe; travel the tram at Seaton; visit Jacob's Ladder beach at Sidmouth; grab a cream tea or pub lunch almost anywhere!

The Lyme Regis / Rousdon Estate area

Rousdon is one of the smallest parishes in England. There is a social club just outside the main gates of the estate and a small general shop and garage. The Dower House hotel is a minute in the other direction has a bar and restaurant and the Orchard Hotel is opposite the main gates.

Charton Bay is the beach (exclusive to the estate) and access is via a steep, cliff top path (weather permitting) which may not be suitable for the infirm or very young. The public beaches of Lyme Regis and Seaton are within a few miles.

How to get there

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From the East - take the A303 to Crewkerne. Take the signs to Axminster through to Musbury and then follow the sign to Rousdon (left turn), OR from Lyme Regis follow the coast road out of the town and Rousdon is approximately 2 1/2 miles on the left.
The nearest station is Axminster which has trains direct from Waterloo (through to Exeter). It is a 15 minute car journey from Axminster to Rousdon.
The X53 bus stops outside the main gates every two hours or so and goes to Exeter, Lyme Regis, Charmouth, Bridport, Dorchester and Weymouth.

Activities near Lyme Regis

Reviews

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07 Jan 2012

“Christmas 2011” Fantastic Christmas week at Middlemist, facilities and home from home comforts allowed all of us, from the youngest at 18 through to the oldest at 68 to have an excellent time. Plenty of room (to escape from the confines of 'being together' at Xmas) and 3x bathrooms to make sure no queues to get clean. Great Boxing Day walk (ok trek) to the beach, and nearby Seaton with a fantastic new Tesco store next door to the fun historic electric tramway. Good location, and made even better by being just out of mobile coverage, to escape the World and just chill. Highly recommended

02 Jan 2012

“Cosy, comfortable and peaceful” We went with extended family for a special birthday. Middlemist was perfect. So well equipped with everything you could hope for. The house was spacious yet cosy with beautiful old features and a fabulous wood burning stove in the lounge for a cosy winter's night in. The kitchen/dining room was fabulous especially if you are eating in every night. The views are lovely from the house and the stars at night were spectacular. Lyme Regis was 5-10 minutes away which hasn't changed much at all since we last visited 25 years ago! I would highly recommend Middlemist for a family get-together or special occasion. Although there were no children in our party I am sure kids would love it as well.

11 Aug 2011

“Outstanding” When you see a holiday home on a website you never really know what to expect so when we arrived at Middlemist we were blown away. It's set in the most enormous grounds with lovely walks and its own beach ( not a fossil beach :-( ) but stunning location. It's quite a walk to the beach but worth it. Huge Buzzards flying around and we were very lucky to see some Badgers one evening ( had to sit VERY still). The 3 acre walled garden which is a 5 minute stroll from the house just gives you a small insight into what an incredible estate this was in its heyday. The kitchen was huge with every possible pot,pan and utensil supplied. The bedrooms were lovely. and there was great debate over who should have which one-two have en-suite shower. If you ask my daughter the best bits of staying at Middlemist it would be playing Sardines ( theres so many places to hide as its so big), Swinging on the swing, playing in the treehouse and throwing the ball for the beautiful dogs next door especially Cuba. Lyme Regis is a great place to visit and Middlemist is 5 mins by car. Hix restaurant was amazing well worth a visit.

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"Perfect! A beautiful, grand building yet warm and welcoming. Luxurious bedding, fluffy towels and the best equipped kitchen we've ever experienced. The estate is breathtaking and my kids loved the beach! Thank you for a wonderful stay, we can't wait to come back!" The Goodleys, Surrey
'The Rousdon estate is hidden away from everything, a charming place with the grandeur of a period movie set, and Middlemist cottage matches that atmosphere by being beautifully and thoughtfully presented, welcoming, cosy, glamorous and generally everything you could wish for on a birthday weekend. The beach and surroundings are breathtaking and idyllic, and we all had a truly magical weekend. All in all we will definitely be coming back next year!!' Clare R
"More spacious than it looks and more peaceful than I expected. We played on the lawn, in the tree-house and with the board-games, we ate in oyster bars and medieval pubs, we explored all the way down to the ladder to the beach and all the way up to top of the house (and admired the sea-views from both). The sort of place where one would like their children grow-up and themselves to grow old." The Allen party

Rental prices

Prices for group size 8
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
High Season	17 Dec 10	7 Jan 11	1720£ 1720	0-	0-	1 Week
Low Season	7 Jan 11	18 Feb 11	965£ 965	0-	0-	2 Nights
Mid Season	18 Feb 11	1 Mar 11	1260£ 1260	0-	0-	2 Nights
Low Season	1 Mar 11	8 Apr 11	965£ 965	0-	0-	2 Nights
Mid Season	8 Apr 11	1 Jul 11	1260£ 1260	0-	0-	2 Nights
HIgh Season	1 Jul 11	9 Sep 11	1690£ 1690	0-	0-	1 Week
Low Season	9 Sep 11	21 Oct 11	965£ 965	0-	0-	2 Nights
Mid Season	21 Oct 11	2 Nov 11	1260£ 1260	0-	0-	2 Nights
Low Season	2 Nov 11	23 Dec 11	965£ 965	0-	0-	2 Nights
High Season	23 Dec 11	6 Jan 12	1730£ 1730	0-	0-	1 Week
Low Season	6 Jan 12	11 Feb 12	975£ 975	0-	0-	1 Week
Mid Season	11 Feb 12	25 Feb 12	1270£ 1270	0-	0-	1 Week
Low Season	25 Feb 12	30 Mar 12	975£ 975	0-	0-	1 Week
Mid Season	30 Mar 12	30 Jun 12	1270£ 1270	0-	0-	1 Week
High Season	30 Jun 12	8 Sep 12	1700£ 1700	0-	0-	1 Week
Low Season	8 Sep 12	26 Oct 12	975£ 975	0-	0-	1 Week
Mid Season	26 Oct 12	3 Nov 12	1270£ 1270	0-	0-	1 Week
Low Season	3 Nov 12	22 Dec 12	975£ 975	0-	0-	1 Week
HIgh Season	22 Dec 12	5 Jan 13	1740£ 1740	0-	0-	1 Week

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

Payment via BACS is preferred but will accept cheques.

Confirmation will be sent out once monies have cleared.

Refundable security deposit of £350 required with final balance payment

During Low and Mid season please ask for prices for shorter stays (2-6 nights)

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2 years listed You are contacting Liz Poulson Landline +44 0 7432 613264 Mobile n/a Web Visit site Languages spoken The owner is based in the United Kingdom and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2009. This cottage has received 3 reviews from previous guests.