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Bloomsbury Cottage

Axminster, near Lyme Regis, Devon
Sleeps 6
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
Change Fri
No Dogs
4 star
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Family friendly
Thatched
Fishing on site / nearby
Games / Play facilities
Internet access
Enclosed garden / patio
Decorated for Christmas
Downstairs bathroom
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
Beach within easy reach
Complex
Country houses
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At a glance

  • A beautiful, traditional thatched cottage in an idyllic location
  • Perfect for couples or small families looking for a relaxing break
  • Ideal for bird-watching and long country walks from the door
  • Perfectly situated for exploring Devon, Dorset and Somerset
Property code: OC-BLOCO

Situated on the Devon, Dorset and Somerset borders, this cottage provides the perfect base from which to explore all three counties: Devon with its rolling hills and moorlands, Dorset with its world heritage coastline and Somerset, famous for its picturesque villages and bustling market towns. Axminster is a mile away, with shops, inns, restaurants, a sports centre and the famous River Cottage shop. 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 within easy reach. There are many local attractions including Abbotsbury, Crealy, Bicton Park, Burrows Farm Gardens and numerous National Trust properties including Killerton and Knightshayes Court. This delightful traditional cottage is part of a complex of three charming properties. On entering you will find yourself in the welcoming and cosy lounge, equipped with Smart TV/DVD, hi-fi, iPod dock, and wood burner effect electric fire in a lovely feature fireplace. Moving into the spacious and elegant kitchen/diner, you will find everything you may need during your stay. The stylish kitchen is equipped with fridge, freezer, dishwasher, large electric range style oven, microwave and coffee machine. The bright and inviting dining area is ideally situated. The washing machine and tumble dryer are located in the utility room. There is also a ground-floor shower room with WC. Heading upstairs you will find three comfortable bedrooms, all with TVs: one king-size, one twin and a double. You will also find the bathroom, complete with roll-top bath, separate shower cubicle and WC. Stepping outside, you can relax in the charming enclosed garden area with garden furniture, sun loungers and BBQ. Children can enjoy the play facilities in the owners' large shared garden, including play equipment, swings and a Wendy house.

  • 3 bedrooms all with TVs:
  • 1 king-size, 1 twin and 1 double
  • 2 Bathrooms: 1 with roll-top bath, separate shower and WC, 1 shower room with WC
  • Smart TV/DVD
  • Wood burner effect electric fire,
  • Radio, iPod Dock, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, large electric range style cooker, microwave and Nespresso coffee machine, washing machine and tumble dryer
  • Enclosed garden area with garden furniture, sun loungers and BBQ
  • Play equipment, swings and Wendy house located in the owners shared garden
  • Stairgate available
  • Shops, restaurants 1 mile, sandy beach at Charmouth 10-minutes by car
  • Bike storage available
  • Parking available for 2 cars outside the property
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:30 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • Sorry, no dogs allowed

Helen Gardner

This property is personally managed by Helen.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 29 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Barry 12th June 2026

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Beautiful, comfortable accommodation in lovely rural surroundings. Well appointed kitchen, spacious and comfortable lounge, sleeps six comfortably with great beds. Two excellent shower and bathroom facilities, one upstairs with the other downstairs. Lovely leafy patio with beautiful gardens and country vistas. Highly recommended.

Reviewed by Karen 6th June 2026

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Very comfortable and spacious cottage in a beautiful location. We had a couple of fantastic nights there.

Reviewed by Alison 9th May 2026

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Ideally situated to explore the many visitor attractions in Devon and Dorset.

Reviewed by Romana 14th March 2026

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Reviewed by Annette 20th February 2026

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We had such a great long weekend in this lovely cottage, well equipped, very clean and comfortable with very cosy beds! Our granddaughter loved the garden and play equipment. It was a great place to explore the beautiful coastline nearby, we loved Seaton, Beer and Sidmouth and of course the brilliant Donkey Sanctuary. This was such a great place toRead more enjoy my birthday weekend with the family Hide

Reviewed by Gabrielle 30th January 2026

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Lovely Cottage with nice decor, well equipped, nice spaces & many facilities. Good for children & adults alike. Would recommend.

Reviewed by Sarah 29th December 2025

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Reviewed by Trevor 25th October 2025

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Cottage was more than expected, plus the cream tea as a welcome was a very nice touch and much appreciated.

Reviewed by Carley 17th October 2025

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This was my second time staying at Bloomsbury Cottage and it didnt disappoint. We all had a wonderful time and would definitely return.

Reviewed by Emma 1st October 2025

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Beautiful cottage in a great, quiet and peaceful location. Equipped to a high standard and a welcome cream tea on arrival which was much appreciated. Close to Axminster and surrounding areas to explore in both Dorset and Devon. Close to a big Tesco and restaurants in town a 5 min drive. Would highly recommend this cottage and would stay again.

Reviewed by Josephine 26th September 2025

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Beautiful cottage couldnt ask for more. Very clean and everything you need like home from home. Nice quiet location but central to go out and about. Would definitely recommend.

Reviewed by Sarah 19th September 2025

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What an exceptional cottage! Very well equipped for the whole family. Everything we needed was available. The hosts were friendly when we passed in the shared garden which our children made full use of. The location was perfect for heading to Lyme Regis and Sidmouth. Thank you!!

Reviewed by Janice Sarah 14th September 2025

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Really cosy and comfortable character cottage in a great location for exploring the Dorset and East Devon coastline.

Reviewed by Ian 29th August 2025

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Easy to book online, lovely cottage everyting you need for s great base for touring around Devon and Dorset.

Reviewed by Laura 22nd August 2025

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Beautiful, comfy, spacious and clean cottage in a lovely location. Provided quick access to several beaches on the Jurassic coast including Lyme Regis. Comfy beds. Kitchen was well equipped. Access to the playground was brilliant for our kids. 5 minutes from a superstore for provisions. We would definitely stay there again if visiting the area.

Reviewed by Francesca 8th August 2025

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We had a brilliant week staying at Bloomsbury Barn! The property is well-situated to access a wide variety of tourist attractions in both Devon and Dorset. The cottage had everything we needed for our stay and was welcoming and cosy. The scones were a lovely touch. The kitchen is very well-equipped, there were toys and games available for our daughRead moreter to play with indoors, there was access to a BBQ and the outside play area was a great addition. The beds were so comfy too and we all slept well! Hide

Reviewed by Caroline 1st August 2025

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A beautiful cottage in a great location! The furniture was comfortable & there were lots of little extras which just made it a delightful place to stay. Thank you!

Reviewed by Marie 4th July 2025

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Great location for discovering Lyme Regis, Sidmouth, Bridport and West Bay beach. Cottage is well equipped but could do with some redecoration.

Reviewed by John 24th May 2025

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Reviewed by Michael 4th April 2025

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A first class accommodation if you want a quiet and relaxing environment whilst in easy reach of numerous day trips. The grounds are beautiful and the cottage has both a spacious and cosy feeling. Would recommend to anyone and the value for money way is exceptional.

Reviewed by Michael 17th January 2025

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An idyllic and cosy stay in the countryside away from the hustle and bustle of the city but still close enough to civilisation to have phone coverage, shops and access to amenities when needed. Really close to places like Lyme Regis and Charmouth for fossil hunting, but not so close that the bad seasonal weather will affect you!

Reviewed by Tracey 10th January 2025

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Bloomsbury Cottage was great It was the perfect base for visiting family in Devon nice and quiet with everything u need like home from home would stay again when visiting family or even taking a short break scones and clotted cream was a nice touch Thank You

Reviewed by Carley 6th December 2024

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We all had a wonderful stay at Bloomsbury Cottage. The accommodation had everything you could possibly need for our weekend stay. Decor was beautiful, place was clean and the beds were so comfy! Would definitely return and recommend to friends & family.

Reviewed by Linda 27th September 2024

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Reviewed by Sue 13th September 2024

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Reviewed by Linda 7th August 2024

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Bloomsbury Cottage is a lovely place to stay. Very clean and comfortable with a great garden and play equipment for kids. Perfect peaceful location, with easy access to the coast. Would definitely like to come back !

Reviewed by Susan 14th July 2024

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Very happy with our stay in Bloomsbury Cottage; great location to explore the east of Devon & Dorset border areas (Lyme Regis & Weymouth). Owner was prompt to respond to any text messages and the place was clean. The clotted cream tea on arrival, plus pint of milk in the fridge, were most welcome!

Reviewed by Ian 1st July 2024

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Cottage is dirty, smells of damp and needs refurbishing. The damp smell is strong when you enter the cottage, you can see damp stains at the bottom of the stairs and bathroom ceiling is peeling because of leak. We had to hover up over 20 cobwebs from the corners, furniture and lamps covered in dust. The backs of the curtains were black from mould. Read moreCottage is well equipped but needs new bed, settee and refurbish/paint throughout. Half the windows are blown and discoloured. Hide

Reviewed by David 24th June 2024

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Our first experience of a thatched cottage with listed status. Great location for exploring the area. Comprehensive facilities and a welcoming cream tea make it a place to cherish. Cool interior during very warm weather.

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