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12 The Gardens

(Ref. 1109282)

Rousdon, Devon Show on map

4.7

Sykes rating

  • 6 Guests

  • 3 Bedrooms

  • 3 Bathrooms

  • Pets No

Features

  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Off road parking
  • Garden / Patio
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Broadband / WiFi

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20 Customer Reviews

  • "12 The Gardens is an excellent property in a most interesting estate."

    The house is very comfortable and well stocked with everything anyone could want. The EV charger was an added bonus and very much appreciated. We had a most enjoyable and relaxing holiday. It was a shame the path to the beach was closed due to a land slip but we enjoyed several pleasant walks round about. The welcome hamper was also much appreciated.

    Reviewed by Steve5.0Oct 2024

  • "We stayed here a few weeks ago for a week long family holiday (3 generations) and had a wonderful time."

    The house: is very nice, spacious and has a nice sized garden, the kitchen was well equipped and the bedrooms were a very good size. I would say that the pictures need updating as they show a BBQ that we were looking forward to using but couldn’t locate. The house is also VERY squeaky and every room squeaked when you walked in it. The grounds: are beautiful and felt like staying in your own private National Trust estate but the ‘private beach’ was no where to be found! It stated a 20 minute walk in the information but after 45 minutes of walking we gave up. I would advise that unless very clear instructions on how to access this beach are given not to go looking as even with correct footwear etc the walk was very rocky and unsteady at times. The area: Lyme Regis is such a nice town. We hunted for fossils and went crabbing, had a lovely meal in one of the local restaurants and visited the pub at the bottom of the very big hill for food and drinks and would highly recommend. We also walked from Seaton Hole to Beer which is such a beautiful little village and definitely worth the costal walk (which is only around 1.5miles). Use postcode: EX12 2PX in your SatNav to get you to the start of the walk. Overall we had a lovely time and would return but wouldn’t spend time looking for the ‘private beach’ or visit river cottage as this was a little bit of a disappointment. A tip for anyone with children - ‘Moo’ at the cows that are on the field’s of the estate and they will ‘Moo’ back, our little one loved this!

    Reviewed by Joanne4.4Aug 2024

  • "This was a very pleasant place to stay but it did have very noisy flooring in every part of the house so it was very difficult to sleep if someone was still up or got up early."

    The rooms were well appointed but the double bed mattress was very thin and you could feel the wooden slats so it needs replacing. Although beautifully clean in the bathrooms and kitchen there were a number of spiders and webs throughout the house. The Rousdon Estate is beautiful and feels very safe but does it have mist/fog even in July.

    Reviewed by Christine3.8Jul 2024

  • "Thank you for giving us a clean comfortable spacious home for a couple of nights."

    We had a lovely family stay celebrating my Brothers 4th and we will definitely book this place again in the future!

    Thanks for your feedback ! Great that it was a good venue for your Brother’s Birthday Property Owner

    Reviewed by Katy5.0Jul 2024

  • "Beautiful location and property."

    So quiet,it made for a very relaxing break. Loved the close proximity to local walks,beaches and attractions. Comfy beds, hot showers,allocated parking and garden all made it a great place to stay

    Reviewed by Fiona5.0Apr 2024

  • "Fabulous cottage with ample parking in a great situation near Lyme Regis."

    Spacious modern rooms, easily controllable heating and a light, airy feel made for a very relaxing holiday. Large flat screen TV with a DVD player and a selection of DVDs to view were an unexpected bonus. The modern kitchen had all mod cons should you wish to cook. Can't think of anything to fault at all, would highly recommend.

    Reviewed by Neil5.0Nov 2023

  • "This property really is a hidden gem."

    It was comfortable, homely, quiet, well-equipped, clean and all in all a great place to stay. The private beach walk was really special and the estate was lovely to wander around. The location was great for exploring the local area. Definitely recommended and we willl be coming back.

    Reviewed by Kate5.0Oct 2023

  • "No coffee machine."

    Property could have done with a better clean - there were cobwebs everywhere! There appears to be managing agent for this property -(aside from Skye Cottages). They don’t answer the phone and there is no other way of contacting them. This is a problem when you need to contact them!

    Thank you for your feedback. The property details have now been updated to remove the reference to the coffee machine - there is a cafetière and bean grinder but no coffee machine. Apologies if this was misleading. The cobwebs are also being sorted with a property ‘deep clean’. Again, apologies that this was an issue for you. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Zoe3.4Oct 2023

  • "Wonderful stay at The Gardens!"

    Beautiful property on a beautiful estate. Enjoyed the walk down to the secluded beach and trips to various local beaches and towns. House very well equipped and spacious. Highly recommended!

    Reviewed by Sarah5.0Aug 2023

  • "A very comfortable and well maintained property."

    An excellent size for a family group with a beautiful sun trap garden.

    Reviewed by Lucy4.7May 2023

  • "The property was lovely."

    Very clean and in a quiet setting. It was a bonus to have an electric charging point. There is a lot of space One addition which would be helpful is a sun parasol for the garden.

    Thank you for your lovely comments. We will ask the owner about providing a parasol. The Lyme Bay Team Property Owner

    Reviewed by Wendy4.7May 2023

  • "We enjoyed our stay at this lovely property."

    It was like home from home and very clean. Kitchen very well equipped and the welcome pack was appreciated.

    Reviewed by Alan5.0May 2023

  • "We had a great time staying in your house."

    It had beautiful views and grounds to enjoy.

    Reviewed by Amy4.7Apr 2023

  • "Thank you for a lovely stay."

    Your holiday house was beautiful, everything we needed, and very comfortable indeed.

    Reviewed by Penelope5.0Apr 2023

  • "The cottage was very clean and warm."

    It had everything we needed. We spent a lot of our time in the cottage and prepared meals as we had a two year old with us and found it very comfortable. The minorest of things - the kitchen and dining area would benefit from some form of window dressing as at night the expanse of glass feels a little exposed especially as it’s a nice room to sit in after a meal.

    Reviewed by Nick5.0Mar 2023

  • "This is a beautiful property in stunning surroundings."

    It was perfect for our weekend away as a family group of 6 adults. The walk down to the private beach is steep but well worth the effort and, when we did it, there was no one else there. Lyme Regis, with its wonderful shops, cafes and ambience, is a 10 minute drive away and parking was easy. We ate at a Restaurant called Lilac and would highly recommended it.

    Thank you for your lovely feedback, we are so glad you enjoyed your stay and very much hope to see you again. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Ruth5.0Feb 2023

  • "We really enjoyed our stay at 12 The Gardens,on the Rousdon Estate nr Lyme Regis - everything is catered for, very clean,modern and warm."

    Our weather whilst staying there was not great but we made the most of it and braved the walk to the beach ! Would thoroughly recommend this accommodation.

    So glad you had a lovely time and enjoyed the property. Hope to welcome you back another time. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Carole4.4Dec 2022

  • "The location of this house is amazing."

    We were stunned by the estate and how old the main house was and how beautiful the surroundings were. We felt we had struck gold! The house was great as well - nothing to report that worried us. I think we found the private beach but no clear route down to it. We went on a very rainy and windy day though so not much time to look around.

    Wonderful to hear you enjoyed 12 The Gardens despite the classic British weather! Property Owner

    Reviewed by Sophie4.1Oct 2022

  • "All good even the creaky floorboards!"

    Loved the cottage, location was perfect, would definately stay again. So peaceful and tranquil❤️

    Thank you for your kind feedback. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Gerry5.0Oct 2022

  • "The cottage was in a great location with easy access to Lyme Regis and a fabulous but challenging coastal walk to Axmouth."

    The appliances in the kitchen were excellent but could have done with a few more mugs so that we could have got better use of the dishwasher! The EV charger was a real bonus. Better instructions on the refuse collections were needed. In the house it said all waste was sorted at the depot and could all go in together which we were not happy about and yet there were re-cycling bags outside with no indication as to what went in where. Instructions to put the bin out for collection on Wednesday were followed but no waste was collected. Over all, the cottage was clean, warm and very comfortable.

    Glad you enjoyed your stay and thanks for the feedback. We will sort out the mugs in the kitchen and the refuse collection issue has been raised with Suez - they had not replaced the old bins/recycling bags with their bin and also did not collect as they should have done on the Wednesday. Your feedback has been helpful for us to improve the stay for others - thanks again ! Property Owner

    Reviewed by Lynne5.0Oct 2022

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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 with en-suite walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail, and WC, 1 x double with en-suite walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail, and WC, 1 x family room with a double and a single
  • Bathroom with free-standing bath, handheld shower, basin, and WC
  • Cloakroom with basin and WC
  • Kitchen/diner
  • Utility
  • Sitting room
  • Snug
  • Gas central heating
  • Electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher
  • Smart TV, DVD player, WiFi, selection of books
  • Fuel and power inc. in rent
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • Off-road parking for 2 cars with EV charging point
  • Rear garden with lawn, patio, and furniture
  • Sorry, no pets and no smoking
  • Shop 3.6 miles, pub 3.4 miles
  • Note: A welcome hamper will be awaiting on your arrival
  • Note: The property is set on a private estate, covering 350 acres

The property

Set on the Rousdon estate, a private estate covering 350 acres on the East Devon and Dorset border is 12 The Gardens, a fabulous three-bedroom holiday home.

With a bright contemporary interior, sea glimpses, an EV charging point and flexible sleeping arrangements, the property is the perfect base for couples, families and groups, looking to enjoy a peaceful surrounding; six guests are welcome.

Head into the inviting sitting room, flooded with natural light through the patio doors, where you can relax in front of the Smart TV, or perhaps grab one of many books on offer, and appreciate some peace and quiet in the separate snug.

Enjoy mealtimes in the well-equipped kitchen/diner or head to the rear garden, a south-facing suntrap, for some alfresco dining.

A welcome hamper for your arrival ensures a great start to your holiday and will include milk, tea and a selection of locally sourced produce and treats.

Upstairs you'll find three well-presented bedrooms, accommodating of all guests, two with en-suite shower rooms, and the other set as a family room; the property is complete with a contemporary bathroom featuring a free-standing bath. If you fancy venturing towards the coast, the popular seaside town of Lyme Regis is within easy reach, where you'll find an abundance of independent shops and restaurants, a family friendly sandy beach and the famous Cobb harbour.

Opt for a day out at Lyme Regis Marine Aquarium or try a spot of fossil hunting at the fossil beaches nearby.

This stretch of the Jurassic Coastline is popular for walkers with the South West coastal footpath taking in the far reaching coastal views whilst Lyme Regis Golf Club is nearby for keen golfers.

Traveling west, spend the day exploring this picturesque fishing village with its galleries and eateries or take a stop at Beer Quarry Caves for an underground tour.

12 The Gardens is the perfect location to have a holiday get together on this popular stretch of the Jurassic Coastline.

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About the location

LYME REGIS

Charmouth 3 miles; Axminster 6 miles; Bridport 10 miles; Sidmouth 16 miles.

The delightful seaside town of Lyme Regis has much to offer its visitors, boasting a maze of narrow streets filled with craft and antique shops, galleries and cafes. Take a stroll along the world-famous Cobb causeway overlooking the ancient harbour, where fishing trips can be enjoyed, or try your hand at fossil hunting in the area. The scenic coastal path offers excellent walking opportunities and spectacular views of the stunning Jurassic coast, whilst the gently shelving sands and sparkling waters of Lyme Bay provide the perfect place in which to relax and unwind. A holiday destination to savour!

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This property offers the following short breaks:

  • Winter
  • Off-season
  • Last minute
  • Christmas