Grade II listed Cottage Set in Private 350 Acre Estate
Sleeps 8 (4 Bedrooms)
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Middlemist is a Grade II listed corner courtyard cottage, situated adjacent to the stately mansion house in the heart of Rousdon, an exclusive 350 acre private estate set atop the Devon and Dorset Jurassic coastline. This beautifully restored and spacious dwelling can comfortably accommodate 8 people offering four double bedrooms (2 ensuite). With its flint stone walls and exposed beams, traditional decoration but with all modern appliances it offers a truly wonderful setting from which to explore nature or simply relax with some rooms offering distant sea views. Guests have access to the surrounding countryside and the half mile stretch of private beach perfectly fulfilling those with a sense of adventure as access to the beach is via a steep (but safe) cliff top path. Rousdon is just a few miles from 'the pearl of Dorset' Lyme Regis.
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| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 7 January 2011 - 17 February 2011 | £965 | 2 | ||
| 18 February 2011 - 28 February 2011 | £1260 | 2 | ||
| 1 March 2011 - 7 April 2011 | £965 | 2 | ||
| 8 April 2011 - 30 June 2011 | £1260 | 2 | ||
| 1 July 2011 - 8 September 2011 | £1690 | 7 | ||
| 9 September 2011 - 20 October 2011 | £965 | 2 | ||
| 21 October 2011 - 1 November 2011 | £1260 | 2 | ||
| 2 November 2011 - 22 December 2011 | £965 | 2 | ||
| 23 December 2011 - 5 January 2012 | £1730 | 7 | ||
| 6 January 2012 - 9 February 2012 | £975 | 2 | ||
| 10 February 2012 - 23 February 2012 | £1270 | 2 | ||
| 24 February 2012 - 29 March 2012 | £975 | 2 | ||
| 30 March 2012 - 28 June 2012 | £1270 | 2 | ||
| 29 June 2012 - 6 September 2012 | £1700 | 7 | ||
| 7 September 2012 - 25 October 2012 | £975 | 2 | ||
| 26 October 2012 - 1 November 2012 | £1270 | 2 | ||
| 2 November 2012 - 21 December 2012 | £975 | 2 |
Notes on prices
Prices are for the property per week in UK pounds.
High season bookings are for full weeks, shorter bookings may be available for low and mid season, please ask for dates and prices - shortest booking is for 2 nights.
Changeover day
Changeover day is usually Friday but other options are available if the property has not been rented. Just ask!
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | Bedroom 1 with king size metal frame bed. Bedroom 2 with double metal frame bed. Bedroom 3 with king size wooden sleigh bed (there is also a sofa bed in this room). Bedroom 4 with double metal frame bed. |
| Bathrooms: | En-suite bathroom to bedroom 1 with shower, WC. En-suite bathroom to bedroom 3 with shower, WC. Bathroom with high level cistern WC, bath. Separate WC. |
| Kitchen: | Double oven, hob, fridge/freezer, microwave and dishwasher. |
| Utility Room: | Washing machine, tumble dryer, iron and board. |
| Living Rooms: | Lounge with wood burning stove. French doors out to the garden, TV with digital box and DVD. Upstairs lounge in bedroom 3 with sofa bed (double); TV with digital box and Video/DVD. Dining room is in the large open plan kitchen. |
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Towels and bed linen are included. If property is booked for longer than a week there will be a weekly clean. |
| Amenities/Facilities: | hob/stove oven fridge/freezer microwave dishwasher washing machine tumble dryer iron/ironing board satellite tv tv telephone internet access central heating cot barbecue |
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Notes on accommodation
The ground floor consists of the lounge with oak flooring and French doors to the garden; the kitchen/diner with oak parquet flooring; the cloakroom (wc) and the utility room leading to a large staircase to the first floor where two bedrooms and the main bathroom are situated. There is also a lounge (with sofa bed) that has stairs leading to a galleried bedroom 3 (and en-suite) and the oak beamed bedroom 4 is on the second floor. ** Please Note ** the sofa bed is effectively in the same room as the Gilpin bed - the sofa bed is in the lounge area and the king size bed is on the mezzanine level. The property is centrally heated. This is a no smoking property and we do not accept pets.
Accessibility
The property is not suitable for wheelchair users.
Outside
There is an open garden to the back of the property offering access to the estate. There is a barbecue and outdoor furniture for 8 including umbrellas.
Coast/Beach
The estate has exclusive access to a private beach (Charton Bay) which is via a steep, cliff top path (weather permitting) which may not be suitable for the infirm or very young. Public beaches can be found in the neighbouring towns of Lyme Regis and Seaton both within 3 miles of the property.
Golf
There are several golf courses within driving distance, namely Axecliff Golf Club, Lyme Regis Golf Club and Sidmouth's Oak Mead Golf Course.
Travel
Nearest airport is Exeter. Nearest train station is Axminster which is approx 7 miles away/15 min car journey.
Distances
Lyme Regis and Seaton are both approx 3 miles away. Exeter is approx 30 miles. The area is full of wonderful fishing villages and small towns all within easy reach.
Further details
Rousdon can be found sitting on the borders of Devon and Dorset and although quiet and private is close to many popular attractions and quaint villages and towns.
Being part of the Jurassic Coast (and a World Heritage Site) there are many opportunities to go fossil-hunting at Lyme Regis (which is also home to Dinosaurland) and Charmouth.
Axminster is about a 15 minute drive away, home to the River Cottage Canteen and shop, and also offers a sports complex with a swimming pool and other facilities.
It is an area to explore on foot along the South West Coast pathway. Go fishing in Beer; see the forge in Branscombe; travel the tram at Seaton; visit Jacob's Ladder beach at Sidmouth; grab a cream tea or pub lunch almost anywhere!
Booking notes
30% of the rental charge must be paid (as non-refundable deposit) on booking and the balance will be due 6 weeks before the date of the first day of the rental period. A security deposit of £350 will also be charged and returned within 2 weeks of the end of your stay. If the booking is due to start within a 6 week period then the full rental charge is due.
Guest comments
'Perfect! A beautiful, grand building yet warm and welcoming. Luxurious bedding, fluffy towels and the best equipped kitchen we've ever experienced. The estate is breathtaking and my kids loved the beach! Thank you for a wonderful stay, we can't wait to come back!' The Goodleys, Surrey.
'The Rousdon estate is hidden away from everything, a charming place with the grandeur of a period movie set, and Middlemist cottage matches that atmosphere by being beautifully and thoughtfully presented, welcoming, cosy, glamorous and generally everything you could wish for on a birthday weekend. The beach and surroundings are breathtaking and idyllic, and we all had a truly magical weekend. All in all we will definitely be coming back next year!!' Clare R
'More spacious than it looks and more peaceful than I expected. We played on the lawn, in the tree-house and with the board-games, we ate in oyster bars and medieval pubs, we explored all the way down to the ladder to the beach and all the way up
For booking and further information
Property Ref E1545
Contact Name:
Liz Poulson
(UNITED KINGDOM) +44 7432613264
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