The Gatehouse

Description

Enjoying a delightful rural setting on the outskirts of the picturesque village of Axmouth near Seaton in Devon, is this charming, thatched cottage, The Gatehouse. Perfect for a large family or a group of friends travelling together, The Gatehouse boasts a wealth of traditional features helping to create a perfectly rustic holiday venue. From the stunning thatched roof outside to the feature fireplaces and original ceiling beams inside, The Gatehouse offers a truly welcoming space to its guests.

The sitting room is warm and inviting with ample seating and delightful picture windows letting the light flood in, whilst the adjoining dining room is an elegant space which lends itself to long, sociable mealtimes spent around the rustic dining table. The kitchen has everything you could want to create inspiring cuisine for your guests and if the weather allows then why not take your meal outside to the beautiful, lush gardens where there is furniture all ready for you to enjoy time eating and drinking alfresco? When it's time for bed, take your pick from either of the two king-size bedrooms or the double. All are beautifully presented with charming features such as traditional fireplaces, picture windows and feature walls, which help to create a truly relaxing, rustic vibe.

Imagine waking up to those countryside views in the morning and planning your day of adventures which await literally on the doorstep with the charming village of Axmouth with its beautiful church, traditional Devon cottages and two fantastic village pubs, within walking distance of the cottage. Hop in the car for a short but visually rewarding journey to attractions such as Seaton Tramway to Colyton, Seaton Wetlands Nature Reserve, Beer Quarry Caves and Axe Valley Wildlife Park.

Beaches worth a visit while you’re in the area include Monmouth, Seatown, Charmouth, Sidmouth and Exmouth with popular towns such as Axminster, Weymouth, Branscombe and Chard also a must-visit for travellers.

The Gatehouse offers guests the ultimate rural idyll.

Three bedrooms: 2 x king-size, 1 x double. Bathroom with bath with shower over, basin and WC. Kitchen. Dining room. Sitting room. Cloakroom with basin and WC

Features

Location

Area Details

Seaton

Seaton is a seaside and fishing village sandwiched between Axmouth 20 minutes away, and Beer 5 minutes away in opposite directions. Seaton beach is the longest shingle beach in Devon, stretching over a mile long and overlooking Lyme Bay. The beach is gently sloping so is great for all watersports and swimming. Running the length of the beach is the esplanade leading to the town at 1 end and the cafe at the other end. The town has a variety of sops including the Co-op and several pubs, The Malthouse is dog friendly and even offers dog biscuits for good behaviour! Seaton Tramway can be picked up here and takes you alongside the River Axe estuary and through 2 nature reserves. There are many walks to be taken along the coastline to soak in the wonderful views and countryside, For those who like a challenge, there is a Seaton to Lyme Regis walk through the undercliffs, this is uneven ground and often slippery and is not a short walk but the scenery soon makes up for this. A short walk or drive away is the village of Beer. The beach here is a sheltered bay with a pebble beach and there are several cafes and pubs which are dog friendly. Pecorama in Beer is a great day out for the children with indoor and outdoor areas, crazy golf and a miniature model railway to ride on.