The Stone House

4.5★

10 Guests
5 Bedrooms
4 Bathrooms
Pets Yes
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Features

Four poster bed
Off road parking
Open fire
Garden / Patio
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Seaside
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

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Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

16 Customer Review(s)

Jacqueline
October 2024

“We had a wonderful stay in The Stone House.”

It is most comfortable, extremely spacious and is very well equipped. We fully intend to return for another stay. I cannot recommend it highly enough. Just bring your own jigsaw puzzle.

It is most comfortable, extremely spacious and is very well equipped. We fully intend to return for another stay. I cannot recommend it highly enough. Just bring your own jigsaw puzzle.

- Jacqueline, October 2024
Barry September 2024

“THE PROPERTY.”

The Stone Cottage was a wonderful property. The rooms were spacious, had tall ceilings, were extremely light with large windows to enjoy the surrounding extensive grassed tidy garden and the open countryside, and were tastefully furnished. The kitchen was generally well equipped. The house accommodated 4 couples very well EXCEPT that one of the so-called bath/shower rooms was in fact just a WC. This is a MIS-DESCRIPTION - made worse by the fact that our lead traveller telephoned Sykes to confirm the facilities pre-booking and was misled then, too. We required and expected 4 bath/shower rooms but did not get them. SYKES AS AGENT. Sykes were very slow to reply to messages sent from the lead traveller’s account pre-visit, or sent meaningless or incomplete replies which in turn had to be queried again. Phone calls had to be made to chase up. When eventually answered (typical wait time 15/20 mins) call centre staff could not provide any additional information to help to resolve queries. Sometimes they called back and sometimes they did not. In one case the call staff member’s personal style came across as argumentative when asked about feedback published on site describing ‘rickety outdoor furniture’. (However, the faulty wi-fi later reported from on-site was resolved by a local contractor early in our stay)

- Barry, September 2024
Kathryn July 2024

“The outside furniture is tired and rickety and not enough for both patios.”

Cushion covers weren’t available. We all had a fabulous week there and we were very comfortable.

- Kathryn, July 2024
Nigel February 2024

“THIS IS OUR SECOND VISIT, WHICH CONFIRMS OUR LIKING OF THE PROPERTY.”

IT IS SPACIOUS, COMFORTABLE AND A LOVELY LOCATION. LOOKS OLD BUT ONLY ABOUT 10 YEARS OLD, SO PRETTY UP TO DATE. HOWEVER, THERE ARE A FEW "TIRED FEATURES" WHICH SHOULD BE ATTENDED TO. THESE ARE LISTED HERE: 1. TV'S NEED UPDATING 2. TV LOUNGE SETTEES NEED REPLACEMENT - UNCOMFORTABLE 3. FULL CLEANING REQUIRED - SOME DUST/DIRT BEHIND/UNDER BEDS 4. MORE CUPS NEEDED - CONSIDERING THERE COULD BE 10 ADULTS STAYING 5. SOME SECURITY LIGHTS NOT WORKING 6. ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF REPLACEMENT BULBS REQUIRED 7. MAIN TABLE CLOTH SPARES SHOULD BE SUPPLIED 8. TWO BROKEN GLASSES WERE FOUND IN CUPBOARDS - NOT BROKEN BY US, BUT ODD TO FIND THEM! 9. HEAVY KITCHEN DOOR NEEDS PROPER DOOR STOP - WHILST IT IS A FIRE DOOR, DO NEED ABILITY TO HOLD OPEN WHEN IN CONSTANT USE

- Nigel, February 2024

Thank you for your feedback, we are so glad you enjoyed your stay. We appreciate you bringing these points to our attention. We will resolve them. Hope to welcome you back soon. Property Owner
Richard December 2023

“AS your records will show, this is the second time that we have stayed at The Stone House, so it goes without saying that we love the property.”

It is in a wonderful location, enjoying lovely views over adjoining countryside, it has accommodation that comfortably accommodates our large family and has an air of quality and good taste. Its location, though rural, is only a short drive to various towns including Lyme Regis, Seaton and Charmouth, all of which are worth visiting. The Harbour pub at the bottom of the road (only walkable by the most hardy I would say) was very pleasant, with log fires and was dog friendly. However, we were disappointed this time to arrive (in the dark at this time of year) to no heating and hot water and no internet. It was also difficult to get a mobile signal unless you called from some locations upstairs or out in the garden to the north. We don't remember having the same problem before and without the internet, it was a challenge to get in touch with Sykes Holiday Cottages. A very pleasant man came to the house, but was unable to sort out the boiler during his visit (which had apparently lost pressure), so he had to resort to turning on the immersions. Please note that even though the use of the immersions ensured we had hot water in about an hour, it was scalding hot which also made the tap itself untouchable. We remained without internet throughout the holiday.

- Richard, December 2023

We would like to thank you for being a loyal guest of The Stone House and are very sorry to hear of your experience during your recent stay. We did manage to resolve the issue with the hot water during your stay, but unfortunately could not resolve the WIFI despite our best efforts. We have messaged you privately to expand on the above, and do hope that you chose to stay with us again. The Lyme Bay Team Property Owner
Paul August 2023

“It was a lovely house to stay in, not unlike staying in a National Trust house with its large rooms and grounds and there is plenty to do and see in the local area The only comment I would make is that the property details mentions 3 walk in showers when in fact there are only 2 and one of those is in the ensuite There is also a bathroom with a bath with a hand held shower but I think 2 showers is inadequate given that 10 people can stay there!”

- Paul, August 2023
Nigel July 2023

“Arrived in a storm and, unfortunately half the lights went out (which we would have lived with until Monday, but the alarm was tripped so couldn't lived with that!”

) as the power was still on. Amazingly the general maintenance guy came within an hour through the storm and at least got the alarm switched off. All fixed by the electrician on Monday. Good cover. Beds were amazingly comfortable - bad ones will spoil the holiday. Beautiful house belying its age - only 8 years old. Did feel like a National Trust House in places! Perfect area for keeping the dogs in (perhaps not the smallest). Incredibly quite spot, yet only half a mile from Tesco. Certainly recommend

- Nigel, July 2023
Anthony July 2023

“This was a comfortable, tastefully furnished house in a very peaceful location.”

We were very happy with our choice.

- Anthony, July 2023
Nicola June 2023

“Spacious, well equipped property in fabulous setting.”

We had a problem with the hot water and it was fixed almost immediately. It would have been nice if a high chair and travel cot were available as a house this size is obviously going to attract families. So many seating areas around the whole garden was fabulous but we would have loved a bbq.

- Nicola, June 2023

Thank you for your great feedback, it's lovely to hear how much you enjoyed the property. We have contacted the owner to put forward your suggestion to provide a travel cot and high chair. The Lyme Bay Team Property Owner
Paul April 2023

“As a family of Grandparents, Children and Grand children, we had a memorable stay at "The Stone House".”

The property was spacious, beautifully positioned and very well equipped, perfect! Unfortunately what let things down was, of the three ovens in the property, only one oven fully worked, one did not get to temperature and one (in the Annex) did not work at all. Fortunately we were only there for three days of catering any longer it would have been a major problem.

- Paul, April 2023
Dawn December 2022

“This was our second visit to The Stonehouse and we will hopefully book again in the future.”

We absolutely love it here. The house is lovely and has a really homely feel to it. Perfect for a group or family gathering. To make it even better (in our opinion), would be the installation of a hot tub

- Dawn, December 2022
C August 2022

“A beautiful home from home.”

Plenty of space and facilities for a three generation family holiday. Crisp white linen on all the beds and fluffy towels were very welcome. The outside space is lovely and well maintained and was much enjoyed by the children and adults. Two very minor points to observe. There were no oven gloves which was unusual given that there are two ovens and a microwave to navigate with hot food. And a note to cleaning staff; although the house was immaculate, the two sets of table mats had not been cleaned since previous use. We had a brilliant time and would recommend and return ourselves without hesitation.

- C, August 2022
John August 2022

“There are quite a few smallish diy jobs to do.”

until you stay in every room, you may not know that the window mechanism is sticky...The door lock only turns in one direction. in the front hall, you need two door retainers to hold the doors open so they do not slam. The instructions about the apparently very good recycling caused us confusion when we saw the dust cart, over the hedge, on Monday..they "emptied" two empty wheelie bins. We had several black bags of rubbish in the shed.. Maybe you need to clarify with the council? The house was otherwise excellent! A stone built barbecue would be a big asset, as would a pool! We would l9ve to have learned a bit of its inevitably interesting history!

- John, August 2022
Maureen July 2022

“We enjoyed our stay at the Stone house.”

We found it a superbly peaceful location, Ideal for children and dogs. It was a little more remote than we had expected, and due to the elevated position of the house, necessitated using a car to reach the beach or town, for all but the fittest. The house was huge and generally comfortable, although some of the antique looking bedroom furniture was not that practical ie a wardrobe only suitable for a giant and a lack of dressing table type space. We were disappointed to find that the promised welcome pack including a bottle of English champagne, fresh fruit and flowers was not provided. All that was left was a bottle of Prosecco, a box of mixed teas and a pack of coffee - not even any fresh milk! The kitchen was totally lacking in any of the basics normally available for food preparation/storage, that from our experience, have usually been found in similar properties. For a property with two dishwashers there were no dishwasher tablets and there were insufficient cups for 9 people to allow for dishwashing. We were also unable to find any cushions for the garden chairs, which were quite uncomfortable. There were also no hand towels for the bathrooms/toilets and a lack of spare toilet rolls. All of these things are minor but just irritating and with a little more thought could be easily rectified.

- Maureen, July 2022
Sophie June 2022

“Thank you for providing a truly outstanding property.”

We felt like we were staying in a stately home. Beds are extremely comfortable, the furnishings are beautiful (especially the curtains!) and the huge amount of space enabled us to feel totally rested and spoilt. Simply luxurious is every way. Only a couple of small points - a proper big teapot is needed, and the Wi-Fi hub is hidden away in the downstairs loo so coverage around the house very patchy. Thank you very much.

- Sophie, June 2022
Charles June 2022

“Cleanliness feedback marked down only because of the problems with rubbish disposal- bins not emptied by waste collection authorities.”

However, if anything, you understated the quality of the house, particularly on the ground floor. A beautifully fitted and spacious modern house set in lovely countryside.

- Charles, June 2022

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Summary

Five bedrooms: 1 x double with en-suite with bath, walk-in shower, basin and WC, 3 x double, 1 x twin
Bathroom with bath, walk-in shower, basin and WC
Bathroom with bath, basin and WC
Kitchen
Utility
Dining room
Sitting room
Snug
Separate kitchenette and sitting room in annex
Central heating with woodburning stove
Two electric ovens, grills and hobs, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, three dishwashers, wine chiller, hairdryers
Four TVs, Bluetooth stereo, WiFi
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Private parking for 6 cars
Walled gardens, rose garden, meadow, lawns (open metal fencing to adjoining fields), patio area, furniture
One well-behaved dog welcome
Sorry, no smoking
Shop 1.9 miles, pub 0.5 miles
Note: Logs are not included for the fires
Note: Standard stairgates will not fit the wide staircase at this property so please bear this in mind when booking
Note: There are internal steps and bedroom 5 has restricted headroom so please bear this in mind when booking.

The property

In beautiful Devon countryside, near Lyme Regis (4 miles away) sleeping 10, set in a private garden, with orchard, meadow and with parking for plenty of cars. The Stone House with its own private entrance and driveway and is set in the magnificent countryside of East Devon. The grounds are private overlooking the rolling Devon countryside and fairly close to the sea. The main house sleeps eight comfortably, with a separate Annexe accommodating an additional two guests, giving a total of ten guests in four double rooms and one twin. (Twin room in the main house). The Stone House has all modern comforts, with beautiful traditional oak floors, traditional furnishings and stone fireplaces. The house has very good accommodation and outstanding views. Most downstairs rooms have French windows with easy access to the walled rose garden, lawns and wild flower meadow and orchard. The dining room and drawing room open out onto terraces and lawns, perfect for outside dining. The master bedroom with its own bathroom and w.c has a 17th Century four poster bed, with views from all windows. The Ground Floor has a stone floored entrance which leads to the left into the main house; straight ahead to a terraced area; and to the right into the separate (and if needed self contained) Annexe, which can be closed off, as it has its own private external entrance. The Main Kitchen has all modern appliances including 2 Miele dishwashers and a large breakfast dining table. The main kitchen leads into a utility room with a washing machine, drier and separate w.c and hand basin. There is a study or TV room with plenty of books and large windows. The Dining Room has a large period dining table and chairs, French doors lead out onto a terrace. The Drawing Room is bright with views and French doors on both sides. There is a large open fireplace and ample seating on three large sofas. In the hall the sweeping oak staircase leads to the 1st floor. The Annexe has its own private entrance and small walled terrace and can also access downstairs to the main house if opened up, via the main hall. The Annexe is completely self-contained with its own open plan kitchen, dining and sitting room. A private staircase leads to the upstairs double bedroom and private bathroom with bath, loo and basin. The Stone House is minutes away from Axmouth village and the harbour. Axmouth forms part of the Jurassic Coast, the village has a beautiful church, thatched cottages and two village pubs serving food. Axmouth is on the Axe Estuary with bird watching, a golf course and the harbour nearby. 1) Lyme Regis: this beautiful town with its shops, restaurants (including Hix) + famous cobb was the setting of The French Lieutenants Woman, by John Fowles, who lived in the town. There are beaches here and at Charmouth. From Lyme sea fishing and boats are possible. 2) Axminster: this quiet market town has various shops and the railway station. It is about nine miles away. 3) Seaton: the famous Seaton Tramway goes to Colyford and Seaton it has a long open beach, various shops and supermarkets. About ten minutes away by car or a mile’s walk. Please note: A maximum of two dogs are accepted. Stairgates will not fit the wide staircase at this property. ALLERGIES: This property has sofas with feather cushions and feather bedding. Please consider this when booking. GROUND FLOOR Large entrance hall with flagstone flooring leading to: Kitchen: large fitted kitchen with Miele appliances, breakfast dining table & adjoining utility/laundry room and cloakroom w.c TV room/library: with views over the garden Dining room: imposing dining room with period dining table and chairs, stone fireplace and enjoying views to both the front and rear gardens and countryside beyond. Large sitting room: bright and sunny with triple aspect windows and French doors leading to walled rose garden. Beautifully furnished with period furniture and antiques Hallway: cloakroom and feature oak staircase leading to: FIRST FLOOR Bed 1: Master bedroom with a walk in dressing room and its own bathroom with large shower, bath, basin & w.c. The Master bedroom has views looking out onto both sides of the property, south into the gardens and to the Devon countryside to the north. Bed 2: Double bedroom with views over the garden Bed 3: Small twin bedroom with views over the garden Bed 4: Double bedroom features a large sleigh bed, looking out over the private drive and countryside beyond Family bathroom: with bath, shower cubicle, basin & w.c and views over the countryside ANNEXE - 3 steps down to hallway leading to adjoining annexe, the hallway, shower room and entrance doorway has restricted headroom as built into eaves, there is is also access on the ground floor. The annexe also has its own stairs: Bathroom: bath, basin & W.C. Small shower room: shower built into eaves, wash basin and W.C. Bed 5: restricted headroom as built into the eaves. Double bed with feature windows and countryside views Stairs down to: Ground floor, separate lounge with kitchenette and door leading back to entrance foyer OUTSIDE Beautiful and well maintained walled rose garden with extensive lawn areas leading to wild flower meadow. Large patio areas enjoying far reaching countryside views with seating and table & chairs for alfresco dining. GENERAL INFORMATION Private parking for up to 6 cars Welcome basket including fresh fruit, flowers and a bottle of English Champagne Utilities included Logs and kindling not supplied Linen & towels included - beds made up FACILITES 4 x TV's Bluetooth stereo provided in the sitting room WiFi 2 x electric ovens and hob Larder fridge 3 x dishwashers Washing Machine Tumble dryer Freezer Wine chiller cabinet Microwave Central heating Open fires Hairdryers in bedrooms

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Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £500.

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About the location

SEATON, DEVON

Colyford: 1.6 miles; Branscombe: 4.1 miles; Exmouth: 21.1 miles

Seaton is a seaside town in East Devon on the south coast. It faces onto Lyme Bay, to the west of the mouth of the River Axe with red cliffs to one side and white cliffs on the other. Axmouth and Beer are nearby. A sea wall provides access to the mostly shingle beach stretching for about a mile, and a small harbour. Seaton is on the stretch of Devon coastline, known as the Jurassic Coast, a designated World Heritage Site, and the town offers a good range of shops, friendly cafes, restaurants and pubs.

Note: Logs are not included for the fires. Note: Standard stairgates will not fit the wide staircase at this property so please bear this in mind when booking. Note: There are internal steps and bedroom 5 has restricted headroom so please bear this in mind when booking

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Reviews & Ratings

“We had a wonderful stay in The Stone House.”

“THE PROPERTY.”

“The outside furniture is tired and rickety and not enough for both patios.”

“THIS IS OUR SECOND VISIT, WHICH CONFIRMS OUR LIKING OF THE PROPERTY.”

“AS your records will show, this is the second time that we have stayed at The Stone House, so it goes without saying that we love the property.”

“Arrived in a storm and, unfortunately half the lights went out (which we would have lived with until Monday, but the alarm was tripped so couldn't lived with that!”

“This was a comfortable, tastefully furnished house in a very peaceful location.”

“Spacious, well equipped property in fabulous setting.”

“As a family of Grandparents, Children and Grand children, we had a memorable stay at "The Stone House".”

“This was our second visit to The Stonehouse and we will hopefully book again in the future.”

“A beautiful home from home.”

“There are quite a few smallish diy jobs to do.”

“We enjoyed our stay at the Stone house.”