Upper Cottage

About this property

Enjoying a beautiful rural location in Uplyme near Lyme Regis in Dorset is this charming, Grade 2 listed detached cottage, Upper Cottage. Suitable for families or two couples on holiday together, the cottage marries together traditional features with modern conveniences to create the perfect home from home. The welcoming sitting room has a traditional woodburning stove as its focal point with wood flooring, a feature stone wall and attractive seating adding stylish finishing touches to the room. You can imagine spending many happy evenings here with friends and loved ones, curled up on the sofa, taking in the warmth from the woodburning stove and really getting into the holiday spirit. The kitchen is rustic yet contemporary in style and any keen chefs will love spending time here with all the facilities needed to create whatever tasty cuisine takes your fancy.Step into the elegant dining room where you can dine in comfort and take in the views over the surrounding countryside.

The gardens are a real delight and enjoy far reaching countryside views, lawns with beautiful shrubs and planting, a terrace and a patio area complete with a stunning summerhouse, making it a truly pleasing place to spend time alfresco. When bedtime calls, climb the wooden cottage stairs to bed where you can choose from a double or a twin, both beautifully presented and with views over the surrounding countryside, the ideal place to curl up for a restful night’s sleep. Upper Cottage is located in a peaceful rural location yet within easy reach of the nearby village of Uplyme with its village pub and store.A scenic riverside walk will take you from Uplyme into Lyme Regis itself which has delightful selection of independent shops, galleries, cafes and restaurants as well as popular family friendly beaches, visitor attractions and the renowned Cobb Harbour.

The World heritage Jurassic Coastline has a wealth of wonderful beaches, seaside towns and picturesque villages to discover whether you are on foot or in the car.The quaint fishing village of Beer is well worth a visit with its iconic limestone cliffs providing a dramatic backdrop to the sheltered beach where you can sit watch the local fishing boats come into shore. For walkers, the area is crisscrossed with footpaths and bridleways and this popular stretch of the South West Coastal footpath rewards with breath taking scenic views. For some great family days out why not take a tram ride from Seaton along the River Axe to the historic market town of Colyton or take a drive to Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens or The Donkey Sanctuary at Sidmouth.

Upper Cottage is a picture postcard, chocolate-box cottage and the perfect rural retreat at any time of the year.

The beautiful countryside surrounding the village of Uplyme, on the borders of Devon and Dorset, is a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, criss-crossed by bridleways and footpaths including the East Devon Way, and providing perfect country walks and superb views. The area was chosen by TV chef Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall for his River Cottage HQ at Park Farm, where you can treat yourself to a great meal. Just a short drive takes you to the stunning Jurassic Coast at Lyme Regis. This delightful historic seaside town boasts a maze of narrow streets, with an interesting array of shops and cafes, whilst the sandy beach lends itself to great bathing and watersports, and the bustling little harbour offers regular fishing trips, or try your hand at fossil hunting. Within an easy drive is the quaint town of Axminster, or how about a ride on the Seaton Tramway? A glorious location for a varied and interesting holiday.

Accommodation

Two bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x twin.

Bathroom with bath with shower over, separate walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC.

Kitchen.

Dining room.

Sitting room

Electric heating with woodburning stove.

Electric induction oven, grill and hob, microwave, fridge with ice box, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, hairdryer.

TV, Sky, DAB radio, WiFi.

Fuel and power included in rent.

Bed linen and towels included in rent.

Private parking for 1 car plus other unallocated spaces available, subject to availability.

Private lawned garden, terrace, patio area, summerhouse, furniture.

Two well-behaved dogs welcome.

Sorry, no smoking.

Shop 1.2 miles, pub 1.3 miles.

Note: Due to the age of the cottage some of the doorways are low and there are internal steps so it may not be suitable for the very young or infirm.

Note: Logs are not supplied but are available to buy locally