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.
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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
Smoking not allowed
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)
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
Events
No events 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
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
Rousdon, England
What's nearby
Lyme Regis Undercliff - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
Charlton Bay Beach - 6 min drive - 1.0 km
Lyme Regis Beach - 7 min drive - 7.1 km
Marine Theatre - 8 min drive - 7.4 km
Monmouth Beach - 8 min drive - 7.5 km
Getting around
Axminster Station - 18 min drive
Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 47 min drive
Restaurants
River Cottage - 11 min drive
Swim - 9 min drive
The Royal Standard - 9 min drive
The Hind - 8 min drive
Talbot Arms - 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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Beautiful property in stunning grounds.
Well stocked kitchen (no shortage of utensils, crockery and cutlery.
Spacious rooms, bathrooms. Great family areas
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.