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A wonderful Grade II listed cottage in stunning countryside with private beach

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Beach
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, WiFi
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space

About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

A wonderful Grade II listed cottage in stunning countryside with private beach

Middlemist is a Grade II listed, spacious corner courtyard cottage, situated adjacent to the stately mansion in the heart of Rousdon, an exclusive 350 acre private estate set atop the Devon and Dorset Jurassic coastline. It has been beautifully and lovingly restored, providing ample accommodation for 8 (with the option of another two) people who wish for breathtaking surroundings; offering peaceful, relaxing comfort with touches of elegance. With flint stone walls, exposed wooden beams, antique chandeliers, the house is decorated traditionally and has all modern appliances and an amply stocked kitchen. It offers a truly wonderful setting from which to explore nature or simply relax by the fire, with some rooms offering distant sea views.

There are two bedrooms with king sized beds and ensuite bathrooms and two other double bedrooms with access to the main bathroom. One of the bedrooms has its own lounge area (with sofabed) with the sleeping area on the mezzanine level above.

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.

Property manager

Liz Poulson

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevator
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Composting
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Garden
  • Recycling

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

About the neighborhood

Map
Rousdon, England

What's nearby

  • Lyme Regis Undercliff - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Charlton Bay Beach - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Marine Theatre - 9 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Monmouth Beach - 15 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Lyme Regis Beach - 17 min drive - 6.0 km

Getting around

  • Axminster Station - 18 min drive
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Talbot Arms - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Wheelwright Inn - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Royal Standard - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Swim - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Harbour Inn - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A wonderful Grade II listed cottage in stunning countryside with private beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at A wonderful Grade II listed cottage in stunning countryside with private beach ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A wonderful Grade II listed cottage in stunning countryside with private beach ?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is A wonderful Grade II listed cottage in stunning countryside with private beach located?

This family-friendly Lyme Regis cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Lyme Regis Undercliff and Dorset and East Devon Coast. Charlton Bay Beach and Lower Bruckland Farm Nature Reserve are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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A wonderful Grade II listed cottage in stunning countryside with private beach Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

helen b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend away .

We have had a great weekend stay for our family. Perfect in every way for what we required. Although the beech path was closed - which was a shame.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Outstanding

Beautiful property in stunning grounds. Well stocked kitchen (no shortage of utensils, crockery and cutlery. Spacious rooms, bathrooms. Great family areas
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edna C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Country estate

Our accommodation was in one wing of a building built around a courtyard (once the stables of the Manor house nearby. All rooms were generously proportioned & the kitchen was extremely well stocked with pans & other utensils. The main lounge opened on to green space with a table & chairs for our use. There was a second sitting room upstairs . Of the four double bedrooms, two were were on the first floor, with two others up separate flights of stairs, two were ensuite with a family bathroom serving remaining two bedrooms. There are walks for residents to enjoy around the Estate, which include access to a private beach - although the path down is steep in places & took us much longer than on-site information suggested! A beautiful setting & comfortable, spacious accommodation.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024