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

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Exterior
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Exterior
Exterior
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Rousdon, England
    Lyme Regis Undercliff
    2 min walk
    Charlton Bay Beach
    18 min walk
    Seaton Beach
    13 min drive
    Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)
    47 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 4

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 4

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining
Living area
Exterior

About this property

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

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Fireplace

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

About the area

Lyme Regis

Lyme Regis is home to this cottage. Dorset and East Devon Coast and Lower Bruckland Farm Nature Reserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Lyme Regis Marine Aquarium and Seaton Tramway. Traveling with kids? Consider Seaton Jurassic and Pecorama.
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Rousdon, England

What's nearby

  • Lyme Regis Undercliff - 2 min walk
  • Charlton Bay Beach - 18 min walk
  • Lyme Regis Marine Aquarium - 9 min drive
  • Monmouth Beach - 15 min drive
  • Lyme Regis Beach - 17 min drive

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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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

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

About the host

Hosted by Liz Poulson

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Languages:

English