Acorn Cottage

Southleigh, Devon
Self-catering
+44 (0)1404 871633
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From
£105 - £196
per night
From
£700 - £1245
per week

Retreat to this sweet, peaceful cottage with suntrap courtyard garden enveloped in rolling hills just a short hop from the Jurassic Coast

Bed

1 bed

Bedroom

1 bedroom

Sleeps

Sleeps 2

Pets welcome

£105 - £196 per night

£700 - £1245 per week

The Experience

Feel yourselves unwind easily in this 1800s barn, with your own entrance and an un-overlooked garden. A lobby by the front door has hooks for jackets and space for muddy boots, then you walk straight in to an open-plan living room with linen sofa and comfy chair, an electric fire for extra warmth and glow, good lighting and soft colours. A table at the window looks over the quiet lane and there are GWR and London Underground posters linking London with Devon.

You’ll find all the kit you need in the snazzy kitchen along with a bountiful welcome hamper: bread, butter, eggs, bacon, posh crisps and thoughtful treats. On sunny days you can sunbathe in the garden on teak loungers with squishy covers and, when evening falls, get the gas barbecue going and sizzle something delicious.

The shower is sparkling and roomy, the bed is smartly dressed, lighting is designed for readers and you should sleep deeply in the profound peace.

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We think you'll love

  • Feeling cosy and romantic, settling into the sitting room while something delicious simmers in the kitchen, listening to your own playlist on the Roberts Radio
  • Packing up a picnic (you'll find tupperware in the kitchen) and heading to endless lovely beaches for grand days out
  • Walking along a myriad of footpaths from the door - and to Branscombe Beach if you're feeling fit
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You should know

  • Kind owners Anthony and Lance live in the other part of the house and run a B&B

Essentials

  • EV charger
  • Self check-in
  • Swimming pool
  • Hot tub
  • Garden
  • Open fire / woodburner
  • Breakfast included
  • Breakfast available
  • Meals available
  • Vegetarian meals
  • Oven
  • Parking on premises
  • Free parking nearby
  • Accessible by public transport
  • WiFi
  • Television
  • Central heating
  • Limited mobility
  • Wheelchair access
  • Mobile reception
  • Hob
  • Barbecue
  • Paid parking nearby
  • Air conditioning
  • Relaxation areas
  • Washing machine
  • Tennis court
  • Microwave oven
  • No smoking
  • Credit cards
  • Working farm
  • Owner has pets
  • Electricity included
  • Dishwasher
  • Pets welcome

Family friendly

  • Baby monitor
  • Books and toys
  • Children welcome
  • Babies welcome
  • Stair gates
  • High chair
  • Fire guard
  • Cot available

Nearby

  • Pub/bar within 3 miles
  • Restaurant within 3 miles
  • Shop within 3 miles

Activities

  • Bikes available
  • Food courses
  • Kayaking
  • Other courses
  • Sailing
  • Surfing
  • Wild swimming

Pricing

Nightly price
from £105
Weekly price
from £700
Damage deposit
£250
1 Annexe for 2
From £1051 bed1 bedroom

Information

Booking information

Check in
4.30pm
Check out
11.30am
Other details
Minimum stay: 3 nights.
Closed
Never.
No smoking
Smoking not permitted anywhere in the property.
Owner has pets
Animals living on the property
Dogs

Dogs welcome at £10 per night.

Reviews

Every little detail has been thoughtfully curated by Ants and Lance; their warm welcome, generous hamper and great recommendations ensured we had an idyllic break in the sumptuous surrounds of cosy Acorn Cottage.

Hannah

Our week at Acorn Cottage was just brilliant! On our arrival Ants and Lance offered suggestions and tips to get the most out of our holiday and it was lovely to know they were on hand to help if needed. The cottage has everything one might need to make a holiday carefree and relaxing, kicking off our sojourn with a sophisticated array of edible goodies and Ants' delicious home baked banana/chocolate chip bread in our welcome basket! Our doggy's needs were also very well catered for and the friendly farming hamlet location made a perfect base for us to explore East Devon and West Dorset.

Troy

Perfectly thought out decor and well designed facilities go together to make a faultless holiday cottage. Immaculate presentation and cleanliness. Tasty treats left in the kitchen were a welcome surprise. Lovely friendly hosts. Beautiful location which was a great base from which to explore Devon.

Fiona

By far the loveliest cottage we have spent a week in. Anthony and Lance have thought of everything. The kitchen is thoughtfully equipped with everything needed to have the occasional meal in. The week we stayed in Acorn Cottage the weather was on the whole bright but quite windy and chilly. So when we came back from a bracing walk along the seafront in Seaton, or wherever else our daily trips took us, we could relax in the lovely lounge and be sure of a good night's sleep in the very comfortable bed. Anthony made a deliciously light Victoria sponge for us - we'd definitely return!

Dennis

We had the most warmest of welcomes from Ants and Lance when we arrived at Acorn Cottage for our week stay in August. The guys could not have been more hospitable, they gave us so much local information where to visit, where to eat, where to shop even the best driving routes to take which was so helpful. The cottage is beautiful in every way and equipped with everything you could possibly need, including a fridge and basket full of local produce, and the most delicious lemon cake homemade by Ants! Thankyou again for the most wonderful week.

Carol

We stayed in the cottage for 2 weeks, Ants and Lance were great hosts, the house is equipped with everything, you just have to pack your bags and come to stay at Acorn Cottage and visit Devon. I guarantee you will never want to leave.

Attilio

An incredibly well equipped and elegant cottage in a quiet location. Lance and Ants were excellent hosts, very helpful and friendly. The welcome pack was outstanding and the home made cake was delicious. Their restaurant recommendations were excellent and very helpful for planning trips. Beer and Branscombe are within easy reach and are well worth a visit. We thoroughly recommend the cottage.

Karen

A joy to be surrounded by such gorgeous rolling countryside for beautiful walks up hill and down dale, through forests, glimpsing the coast line as you get nearer. But it's a very short hop to the Jurassic coast for swimming, picnics, ice cream and boats. The best of both worlds here and a super little retreat to come home to.

Nicola, Sawday's Inspector

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Location

The neighbourhood

Colyton is two miles and has pubs, a café and a few small shops. Blackbury Camp is a 45-minute puff up the hill for gorgeous views, or a five-minute drive if you're feeling less hearty – it's all flat at the top. Honiton has bigger shops and a bustling market every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday for tasty local food; the wide beach at Lyme Regis is just lovely for swimming, sunbathing and fossil hunting.

Local points of interest from Anthony Letcher

  • With access to coast and country pack your walking boots and swimming cozzie. Blackberry Camp is a 45 minute walk, whilst Branscombe beach is just over 10 minutes by car.
  • Explore the South West Coastal Path in East Devon and nearby Dorset. Particular favourites are the walks around the Golden Cap, one of the highest points on the Southern coast.
  • The Jurassic Coast, a UNESCO World Heritage Site runs 95 miles east from Exmouth to Old Harry’s Rocks near Swanage in Dorset and is easily accessible at Beer, Sidmouth and Branscome, fancy paddleboarding or sea canoeing?
  • Eat delicious local produce from nearby sea and land that will get your tastebuds tingling and check out some amazing farm emporia at Greendale and Darts Farm that stocks the best of the Southwest. Visit the Darts farm website for more information.
  • Star quality dining; East Devon and nearby Dorset has some amazing places to eat. Glebe House is above us and Robin Wylde, The Oyster & Fish House and Lympstone Manor are all between 20 and 40 minutes drive from Underhill Barn.
  • Along the A303 to us, the National Trust have some great attractions en-route, Stourhead & Tintinhull Gardens or if the weather isn’t so great, Montacute house or Lytes Cary Manor.

Introducing

Anthony Letcher

Anthony and Lance live in the other half of the barn and are extremely friendly and helpful. They wanted to move to the West Country for many years but busy careers in London along with family commitments got in the way. They look after you with aplomb and are very happy to be here, along with Tilly the tabby cat, who also prefers Devon.