Pets welcome Suitable for children No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
This is a GEORGIAN PERIOD HOUSE, and a much loved family holiday home. Because families with children book it for seaside holidays, it’s simply furnished with second-hand furniture, which may be cheaply replaced in the event of breakage, bought from the local auctioneers; that way, I can just about break even, and I have to! We do not use a holiday lettings agency, because that would mean that they, rather than we, would decide how the house should be furnished and maintained; we think that such agencies, with their classifications of properties by “facilities”, encourage inappropriate modernisation of attractive interiors of old houses, destroying their character. We prefer to keep this house the way we like it! So our house is neither modernised inside, nor furnished so as to look like a Jane Austen film set, but then those houses of this size, age and location which are “made over” in either way cost over £1,000 per week during the Summer holidays, whereas ours does not! The kitchen contains an old carpented larder, rather than modern cupboards, though it does also contain a new washing-machine, refrigerator and microwave oven. The dining room contains old fitted cupboards and a built-in kitchen dresser, which we use for cutlery and crockery. Most rooms have their original doors. The sitting room contains attractive bow windows. The position is exceptional, one of only a handful of houses in Sidmouth not only by the sea, but without any road intervening between the house and the beach. The forecourt allows several cars to be parked at the premises.
The sea in front of 1, Clifton
The forecourt and front door of 1, Clifton
Sidmouth from the Connaught Gardens (public). 1, Clifton is adjacent to the end of the esplanade.
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The West Country / Devon region
Although Devon has a lot of rainfall, Sidmouth is to a large extent protected because rain falls on Dartmoor before arriving, so the local microclimate is dryer.
Devon is associated with Britain's maritime history, Drake and the Royal Navy are associated with Plymouth. Sir Walter Raleigh was born not far from Sidmouth, just outside East Budleigh. The two used to meet in a refreshment house in Exeter Cathedral close. The coastal regions are naturally traditionally associated with fishing. Stephen Reynold's "A Poor Man's House" is one man's account of living with fishermen in Sidmouth. The East Devon Coast was particularly associated with "Honiton" lace-making. Just inland, Ottery St Mary boasts a miniature version of Exeter Cathedral.
Sidmouth area
Sidmouth was a Georgian/Regency town built when it became dangerous for the aristocracy to travel to France because of the French Revolution. When it became fashionable for all classes to enjoy seaside holidays, Sidmouth remained genteel, which is perhaps why it continues to thrive now that the Victorian seaside holiday has declined.
Close to official Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Cliffscapes owned by The National Trust. Nearest National Trust Properties: A la Ronde, Killerton.
Sidmouth has a cinema, Tourist Information Centre and public swimming pool. The theatre and Arts Centre runs a Summer Season, but is otherwise used mainly for amateur dramatics.
The beach at Sidmouth is sandy at low tide, but not at high tide, so the day's activities on the beach have to be varied according to tide times.
How to get there
Buses run hourly from Honiton Station forecourt (less frequent on Sundays). More frequent buses run between Sidmouth and Exeter from Paris Street Bus Station, Exeter, but this is at some distance from the railway stations (of which Exeter possesses three!).
Nearest Travel Links
Railway:
Honiton or Exeter
Activities near Sidmouth
Sports: Tennis in town Golf less than 15 mins walk
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Beach or lakeside relaxation
Sofabeds (1), Single beds (6), Double beds (1), Cots (1), Dining seating for 8, Lounge seating for 8, Sleeps maximum of 8
Other:
Please check with with the owner regarding linen and towels. Highchair available.
Access:
Parking space
Further details indoors: • Duvets are provided, but not covers, sheets, or towels.
• Electricity meter (installed some years ago, and still set at a low rate!) takes £1 coins.
• For cold weather, there are night storage heaters in all rooms; these are not metered, so that the cost of such heating is included in the rent. These would not normally be switched on in the summer, however (though this is open to negotiation); for a heat boost in the summer, there are some electric fan and convector heaters.
Further details outdoors: I would not describe the forecourt as a "garden", but it is suitable for sitting in for the cliffscape and sea-view, as well as for parking cars.
Conditions
A deposit will make your booking (£50 or £100), depending upon the season. The remainder of the rent is due one calendar month before occupation.
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: British £
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Holy Week & Easter
16 Mar 08
30 Mar 08
400£ 400
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Off Season ex public hols
30 Mar 08
28 Jun 08
250£ 250
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Early July & Early Autumn
28 Jun 08
19 Jul 08
500£ 500
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Peak Season
19 Jul 08
30 Aug 08
750£ 750
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Off Season ex. half-term
20 Sep 08
1 Nov 08
250£ 250
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion. Easter-October only.
Guestbook
"We like a house with character; it was homely and comfortable; we didn't want to leave". Liz Hollyhead "Our friends Mr & Mrs Cassal recommended you" M A Hardy "My friend Julie Protheroe stayed...last July and recommended it to me" Louise Pendlebury "We absolutely fell in love with it and Sidmouth (in spite of the weather)" Julie Protheroe "1 Clifton has to be the finest position in Sidmouth. The description was perhaps a little bit too honest and could have put some people off...1, Clifton is not modern...however, this should not be confused with dirty and unkempt" Richard Fake ""We thoroughly enjoyed Clifton Place; what a lovely old house" Mrs Footitt "We enjoyed our stay very much" Juliet Childs "We were so lucky to see your advert; the house has everything you need" Mrs Cassal "My wife and I would have no hesitation in recommending your cottage" Andy Ross "My family and I have been visiting...for the last six or seven years. It is a great house for family holidays. Being so near the beach, we have had no worries for the children's safety. The rental charge is low and affordable for people with large families...we have always found it clean, relaxing and comfortable." Mr & Mrs Harding
Availability notes
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Contact details for home 12804
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Name:
Peter Wilton
Tel:
+44 (0)1628 781901
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Advertiser joined: 29 Jun 2006 This property added: 29 Jun 2006
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