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Summerleaze Cottage
living room from kitchen
Bathroom
Outdoor dining
view from cottage

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Kilmington Axminster, England
  • Place, Blackdown Hills
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, East Devon
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Lyme Bay Winery
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Country Cottage In Peaceful Surroundings, Pet Friendly, Footpaths On Doorstep

A very comfortable, non smoking and well appointed cottage set in glorious countryside in a peaceful and secluded area of East Devon. Perfect for 'getting away from it all'. Ideal for walkers, pets welcome. Close to the coastline of East Devon and West Dorset. Course fishing lake in a neighbouring field. Views to open countryside
with grazing sheep and cows just over the garden fence.
I bedroom with twin beds

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 8073530
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Axminster

Located in Axminster, this cottage is in a rural area. Lyme Bay Winery and Castlewood Vineyard are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Lyme Regis Marine Aquarium and Seaton Tramway. Seaton Jurassic and Chard Leisure Centre are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and hiking.
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Kilmington Axminster, England

What's nearby

  • Blackdown Hills - 5 min drive - 3.1 km
  • East Devon - 5 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Lyme Bay Winery - 10 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Castlewood Vineyard - 11 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty - 11 min drive - 9.2 km

Getting around

  • Axminster Station - 4 min drive
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The George - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪A35 Pit Stop - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Kings Arms Inn, Stockland - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Kingfisher - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Country Cottage In Peaceful Surroundings, Pet Friendly, Footpaths On Doorstep pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Country Cottage In Peaceful Surroundings, Pet Friendly, Footpaths On Doorstep?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Country Cottage In Peaceful Surroundings, Pet Friendly, Footpaths On Doorstep?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Country Cottage In Peaceful Surroundings, Pet Friendly, Footpaths On Doorstep?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Country Cottage In Peaceful Surroundings, Pet Friendly, Footpaths On Doorstep located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Blackdown Hills and within 3 miles (5 km) of East Devon and Lyme Bay Winery. Castlewood Vineyard and Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty are also within 6 miles (10 km). Axminster Station is 28 minutes by foot.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 47 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 47 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 47 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 47 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 47 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Anna B.

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

A slice of Devon

Well equipped cottage , with views from every window , great location with walks and cycling from the door .. had a wonderful break and will definitely be visiting again .
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Penny L.

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

Peace and quiet 😊

Lovely little cottage equipped with everything you could possibly need. Great warm welcome from the owners and it is in a lovely peaceful location although close enough to get to all the local towns and attractions. We had a great restful long weekend and our dog loved the big garden and enjoyed herself too.
Verified

8/10 Good

Joyce P.

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

Most people these days consider wifi as standard

Enjoyed my stay, two separate bedrooms were good
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr, 2020
Thank you for your review Joyce. I’m confused as there is Wi-fi in the cottage? Do you mean 2 separate beds rather than bedrooms?
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard S.

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

Devon Delight

The primary purpose of our visit was to row in nearby Lyme Regis gig regatta. Regrettably the regatta was canceled due to weather, however Summerleaze cottage and surrounding countryside became the highlight. Friendly and helpful hosts, well equipped cottage, beautiful location, all. made for a great stay. And dog friendly it was, with Bella welcoming ours to the lovely garden/farm setting. We plan to return next year for similar regatta and will book same cottage.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Christine C.

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

Lovely cottage for a countryside break

Very clean and organised, little extras were appreciated.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Chris J.

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

Our stay at Summerleaze

We both enjoyed our time at the cottage immensely. The property itself is very homely and has everything you could need. The area was nice and quiet and full or wildlife (which was a big bonus for us) The location was perfect for visiting Devon and the surrounding area. You also have the added bonus of the families friendly dog and cat who might well pay you a visit or two (another plus point for us)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark G.

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

nice place

lovely little cottage very clean owners very welcoming would use it again
Verified

10/10 Excellent

George R.

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

Would highly recommend to anyone wanting to explore Devon and Dorset.

Excellent immaculate property, central for all we wanted to do, Welcome pack on arrival and met by Owners, Very peaceful relaxing week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Michael L.

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

Our stay at summerleaze

We enjoyed our stay at this cottage, we needed a peaceful break and got it there. It was very clean with everything you need. Trish and Phil were friendly and left some nice treats which was appreciated after our journey.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Conrad B.

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

Great stay

Very clean awesome location. Great place. Quiet peaceful location
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bernice B.

Peaceful break

Comfortable and very clean everything you need if you are self catering, very pleasant outlook and very friendly dog. Hope to return in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda M.

Excellent cottage

Lovely property; super clean and well presented, and very comfortable! The cottage is clearly looked after by somebody who understands what you want from a holiday cottage, with excellent information and great additional touches. It's also much more spacious feeling than some of the photos might suggest.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Peter R.

Excellent

Very well presented property and facilities. The treats awaiting our arrival were very welcome. Lots to do in the surrounding area
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Kirkbride M.

First class

Great cottage in a good location. We, and our cocker spaniel felt very relaxed and at home.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Lynne P.

Amazing cottage

We had a fabulous time staying at the cottage. The cottage itself was spotless and had everything that you needed. There were even some little extras such as a bottle of milk, a box of biscuits and a cold bottle of wine in the fridge! The surrounding area was lovely and we enjoyed exploring the east Devon coastline. Trish and Phil were really helpful and friendly. Bella, the resident spaniel and Justin, the Peacock were lovely! We can't wait to go back.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Greg R.

Clean, warm and comfortable with everything you need.

The cottage is lovely. A35 is on your doorstep, giving easy access to surrounding coastal towns. Short walk through a field (if you don’t want to drive) to a fab farm shop for supplies, and local pub serving good food. We were left a very generous ‘welcome pack’ by the owners, which was lovely. We’ll go back, which is always a good sign! Note: there is no shower, just a bath, which is the only reason for 4 stars, not 5.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nigel H.

Beautiful cottage

We had a lovely few days, cottage was perfect, everything you needed and spotlessly clean. Welcome pack was most welcome! A great place to take our elderly dog - owners very understanding and were there if needed
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Graham C.

Most Enjoyable & Relaxing Holiday at the Cottage

We arrive at the cottage, the directions that Trish sent were excellent and Phil was there to greet us. The cottage was immaculately presented and all rooms were very clean. We have strayed in many self catering accommodations over the years, but I have to say that their cottage has been the most comprehensively equipped, it was like a second home everything you need provided, brilliant! The location is very private, gardens are well maintained and with the resident peacocks(male & female) wandering around added to the tranquility. Both Trish & Phil were friendly and helpful during our stay with their local knowledge of the area making our stay interesting I would recommend any person wanting a quiet holiday to visit and we certainly re visit them again in the not too distant future Best regards Graham & Diane
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Keith E.

Excellent comfortable cottage

This spacious and excellently furbished cottage was ideal for two people. Everything was spotlessly clean and very comfortable. The location is quiet with very nice views over neighbouring fields. The owners were friendly and helpful. The cottage is situated conveniently for exploring the Jurassic Coast area, with many towns and villages within easy reach by car. It is a few minutes away from the A35 which allowed for fast access to other routes. Highly recommended for a peaceful getaway in a lovely part of the country.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

Perfect retreat

Beautifully fitted out cottage for 2 and dog! Charming hosts. Lovely garden with views of sheep and cattle in next field. Welcome pack of milk, tea, crisps, biscuits, wine dog treats. Would def recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Maxine H.

Loved every minute

I’m writing this review on behalf of my father who stayed at your property last week ( he’s not very tech savvy ). I booked this short break for him and his wife and I know they loved every second. My dad text me every day telling me the places they had been which were easy to get to from the property. Some quotes from my dad in his messages were ‘ it’s so peaceful ‘ ‘’just great to relax’ ‘ the owners are lovely and accommodating ‘ ‘ lovely little place ‘ ‘ can hear the peacocks which is lovely ‘. Great property with fantastic correspondence from the owners before and leading up to the holiday. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Deborah S.

Lovely cottage in convenient locatiin

Pretty and well furnished cottage in tranquil setting. Owners are friendly but also manage to not to impose. As well as providing some key essentials a few treats and even something for the dog made the stay special. It's convenient location easily makes exploring both Devon and West Dorset easy. The weather unfortunately wasn't great for us but the cottage was so comfy and the area so tranquil, we were actually happy just to chill out there. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018
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10/10 Excellent

John S.

Beautifully presented cottage in a great location

We echo all the other reviews. Lovely cottage, lovely people, lovely location. Made to feel very welcome with a complementary bottle of wine, milk (which we had forgotten...) and biscuits 🍪. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Philip R.

All the previous reviews are so true

Wonderful cottage, in an ideal location to explore this beautiful part of the country. Trish and Phil ( and Bella) gave us such warm welcome with a generous welcome pack. There is little to add as our stay was just wonderful. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Richard W.

Cosy and Charming Cottage in quiet rural surroundings - a wonderful place to unwind

Our trip to Devon/Dorset was the precursor to a major milestone birthday and the cottage fully met our needs. Cosy, quiet, clean and fully equipped. The bedroom was delightful as was the bathroom - which was beautifully decorated. Our hosts were very friendly and the treats such as the bubbly nicely chilled in the fridge were very much appreciated. The pet peacocks were a surprise especially the male, very resplendent in his full feathered glory! We also enjoyed getting up close to cows, sheep with cute lambs, Shetland ponies and donkeys on our way across the fields to the local hostelry for some great ale and basic but good pub food. The cottage is a good central location for various trips. A "must do" is a walk up Golden Cap - well worth the climb. Various National Trust properties are also close such as Montacute House - very interesting and worth a visit. For foodies, we'd recommend dinner at the Riverside Cottage Kitchen in Axminster. So in conclusion a very enjoyable and successful mini break with the cottage being a great contributor as a welcoming base.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018

About the host

Hosted by Mrs Patricia Taylor

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We are Phil & Trish Taylor. We live near Axminster in East Devon. We have been running Summerleaze Cottage as a holiday home since 2006 and live next door, being on hand to answer any queries and offer advice.

Why they chose this property

We love East Devon for the beautiful countryside, nearby beaches, the peace and quiet and the ease of being able to reach major towns and cities.

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