NEW BARN CONVERSION, COUNTRYSIDE RETREAT
This idyllic, cosy retreat is situated down a long drive and looks out across the owners’ pretty thatched Devon Long House. The house used to be owned by Winifred Ashton, actress, author, artist and screen writer. This conversion provides the perfect location for couples or a small family wishing for a relaxing week's holiday in a superb tranquil setting, excellent for bird watching, with views of the surrounding countryside. Situated on the Devon, Dorset and Somerset borders, the cottage provides the perfect base from which to explore the three counties. Devon with its rolling hills and moorlands, Dorset for its world heritage coastline and Somerset, famous for its picturesque villages and bustling market towns. The market town of Axminster is 1 mile away with shops, inns, restaurants, sports centre and the famous River Cottage shop recently opened by Hugh Fearnley Whittingstall. The Axe Valley provides lovely walking opportunities and there are many coastal walks along the Dorset and East Devon Heritage coastline. Charmouth, Bridport, Lyme Regis, Sidmouth, Beer and Branscombe are all within easy reach. There are many local attractions including Abbotsbury, Crealy, Bicton Park, Burrows Farm Gardens and National Trust properties including Killerton and Knightshayes Court. This is a lovely property and with the benefit of a pretty small garden, guests are sure to enjoy returning home after a busy day out.
The accommodation offers TWO bedrooms: 1 double on the ground floor and 1 twin on the first floor accessed by a staircase. Two steps up and two down lead to the family bathroom with shower over and WC. Separate WC. There is a stylish and contemporary open-plan living room with kitchen and dining area. The living room has polished wooden floors, comfy sofas, TV, Freeview, DVD and woodburner (first basket of logs included) making this a cosy retreat whatever the season. Kitchen with cooker, microwave, fridge, freezer, dishwasher and washer/dryer. Small private garden with outside table, chairs and BBQ. Use of the owner’s large enclosed garden; a paradise for children with tree house, play equipment, swings and wendy house. Parking for 2 cars directly outside the property. Bed linen, towels, electric and central heating included. Regret no smoking or pets. Pubs, shops, restaurants 1 mile, sandy beach at Charnmouth 10 minutes by car. | 
