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6 Guests
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3 Bedrooms
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2 Bathrooms
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Pets Yes
Features
- Off road parking
- Open fire
- Garden / Patio
- Cot available
- Washing machine
- Dishwasher
- Broadband / WiFi
Reviews & Ratings
10 Customer Reviews
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"Stunning home!"
Comfortable and everything you could wish for in the home. A welcome basket was a lovely surprise. As ex-South Africans we loved the BBQ room. Definitely one of the best cottages we've stayed in. Thank you.
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"The property itself was a home from home."
Everything provided that you could want. The only thing I would mention is that the fabulous garden is not attached to the property. It is across a small pathway/road. You cannot change this but people need to be aware with children and dogs that they just cannot open the garden doors and let them out in the garden on their own.
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"A lovely fortnight spent in a beautiful house."
We had everything we needed and the house was very clean and well spec’d. Barbecue hut was good fun! House was well positioned for exploring Dorset & Devon with good access (by car) to supermarkets a couple of miles away or a 15 minute footpath walk into Axminster town centre for cafes and restaurants.
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"Lovely property, very comfortable and well-maintained."
Great location, wonderful garden. One suggestion for improvement would be providing clearer instructions for managing the boiler. We couldn't find any information in the user manual, and it took us some time to get hot water in the radiators throughout the house (this Easter was quite chilly). Otherwise, we had a very enjoyable stay.
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"A lovely cottage in a great location for visiting the Dorset coast."
The house was very clean and had everything that we needed. The garden is lovely and would be amazing to sit out in the summer (we visited in February). Really comfy beds too.
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"A warm, welcoming and cosy cottage in a really well connected area."
The cottage and garden are very well looked after. The garden has an amazing bbq hut, which we didn't have time to use, but next time... I have only marked down the accuracy of listing because the way garden is photographed and mentioned doesn't fully explain the reality. The garden is separated from the house by the public driveway that gives access to the other houses. While on the surface this doesn't seem an issue, if you have a dog you can't just open a door and let it out into the garden. You need to leave the house, cross the driveway, unlock the gate and then you are in. Unfortunately for us it was pouring with rain, so it just made it a little more of hassle than ideally you would want. Not a deal breaker, just good to be aware.
Thank you for notifying us, we have amended the marketing to make it clear that the garden is not attached to the property. We hope you enjoyed your stay. The Lyme Bay Team Property Owner
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"A truly superb, relaxing holiday in an amazing cottage."
The 'welcome' hamper on the table was a lovely surprise and we enjoyed cooking eggs and bacon in the very well-equipped kitchen. The cottage is well located for Charmouth, Lyme Regis, River Cottage Headquarters and more! Miller's Farm shop is full of great produce, ideal for cooking in the BBQ hut which is another great experience at Barley Cottage.
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"The property was perfect, the only complaint I have was there are 3 washbowls in the property and not one of the plugs any good, two of them wasn’t working properly and one hadn’t even got a plug at all, just an open drain."
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"We were happy with the property and it was clean and as described."
Feedback is only helpful if it can improve others experience, so I will mention the following. We saw a reference by someone else who stayed about a welcome hamper. Just to be sure, we checked with yourselves and had an email back from Michaela-Jayne on 18th April that this was the case "owner does supply a hamper" We appreciate it is at the discretion of the owner but as we arrived late on a Sunday afternoon when shops were shut, we were disappointed at what we found. The hamper consisted of a pint of milk and a lemon drizzle cake. I hope you would agree that this was hardly welcoming. We left all sorts of basics at home like bread and butter etc. It did spoil our first day.
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"A beautiful holiday cottage, plenty of space and good surroundings."
There was a fab welcome pack which was a lovely touch. What was so good and helpful was that everything was set up, ready to use (things like bins and lots of spare bin bags, tea, coffee, sugar etc) which made it so easy to just arrive and get cracking, esp with two young children. If you weren't aware, the upstairs bathroom cold tap doesn't work and therefore running a bath for the kids had to be done through the shower (as the hot tap was scolding hot v v quickly), or we used a jug to tip cold into for speed. The BBQ lodge was a lovely alternative place to hang out and the children loved the ducks on the stream. Was a lovely week, a well set up and appointed cottage. Perfect, thank you.
It's lovely to hear that Barley Cottage met your expectations and you had a fantastic stay. We will look into the issue with the cold tap, so thank you for notifying us. The Lyme Bay Team Property Owner
This property is part of the Lyme Bay Holidays collection.
Lyme Bay Holidays are a large, friendly, local agency established for over 40 years. Specialising in the area surrounding Lyme Regis on the Dorset and Devon border, they cover much of the World Heritage Coast as well as some stunning countryside and attractive market towns and villages.
Summary
- Three bedrooms: 1 x king-size, TV with Freeview and en-suite walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC, 1 x double, 1 x twin
- Bathroom with corner bath, shower over, basin heated towel rail and WC
- Utility/wc with washing machine
- Kitchen/diner
- Sitting room with woodburning stove
- Gas central heating
- Electric range with oven and hob, microwave, American-style fridge/freezer, washing machine and dishwasher
- 1x Smart TV, 1 x TV with Freeview, WiFi, Sony music system
- Fuel, power, and starter pack for woodburning stove inc. in rent
- Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
- Travel cot and stairgate available
- Enclosed, lawned garden with patio, garden furniture, barbecue hut and firepit (the garden is separated from the house by a public driveway)
- Private parking for 3 cars
- One well-behaved pet welcome
- Sorry, no smoking
- Shop 0.5 miles, pub 1.2 miles
- Note: There is an unfenced stream in the garden so please take care with young children
- Note: There are steps up from the parking space
- Note: Check-in from 4pm and check-out by 10am
- Note: Welcome Pack supplied by the owner
The property
Barley Cottage is a charming cottage on the outskirts of Axminster, close to Lyme Regis and the Jurassic Coast, and makes an ideal family holiday home for your Devon holiday.
With off-road parking, a beautiful garden, and unique features, this cottage is an ideal location for exploring popular fossil hunting beaches and the South West Coastal Footpath, while also providing all you may need to enjoy your self-catering stay with loved ones.
Inside, the sitting room has an exposed stone fireplace with log burner to curl up in front of while watching the Smart TV, and the kitchen/diner, with its farmhouse décor, is likely to entice the group's chef to whip up a wonderful dinner to enjoy as a family at the dining table.
Outside, the large garden with mature planting and impressive barbecue hut makes the perfect alfresco social place at any time of day.
Back inside, unwind in one of three well-appointed bedrooms; the double and twin are suitable for couples and youngsters, respectively, while the master bedroom, a king-size with an en-suite and a Smart TV, allows you to enjoy a relaxing morning.
Take your four-legged pals for a stroll along the River Axe or visit the charming market town of Axminster.
Stroll through the town learning about its carpet-making history, which is showcased in the town’s heritage centre.
The River Cottage HQ, noted for its TV show and locally produced and showcased food, is a popular eatery in the area, and for those searching for good food in a relaxed and friendly setting, The Tytherleigh Arms is hard to beat.
Only a short drive away lies the seaside resort of Lyme Regis, best known for its family friendly beaches, Cobb Harbour, town museum, and the local aquarium.
Take a trip to nearby Forde Abbey where a leisurely stroll through its award-winning gardens is recommended, while animal lovers should go to the Abbotsbury Swannery, which is home to the world's only managed colony of nesting mute swans.
Whatever the weather, Barley Cottage is the perfect place to stay for your next trip to Devon.
Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £200.
About the location
AXMINSTER
Wadbrook 3 miles; Charmouth 6 miles; Lyme Regis 6 miles; Chard 7 miles; Seaton 10 miles; West Bay 14 miles Taunton 24 miles.
The market town of Axminster is set on the River Axe within the East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. With the best of Devon and Dorset on its doorstep, Axminster is situated a few miles inland from the Jurassic Coast and in easy reach of the picturesque seaside destinations of Lyme Regis, Charmouth, Seaton and Beer. Famous for its carpets, Axminster has been synonymous with carpet luxury and craftsmanship for over 250 years and has many attractions for visitors including The Axe Valley Wildlife Park, Axminster Heritage Centre and The Flamingo swimming pool. The town has a small selection of independent shops, pubs and a weekly market or a short car ride will take you to the famous River Cottage HQ, The Lyme Bay Winery or the renowned Millers Farm Shop, all popular with food & drink lovers. With beautiful views and scenic walks on offer and the National Trust properties of Shute Barton and Loughwood Meeting House close by, Axminster is a must to visit.
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This property offers the following short breaks:
- Winter
- Off-season
- Last minute