Wood burning stove, books and games (1/15)
There are 2 comfortable sofas (2/15)
Light and airy ground floor layout (3/15)
Sociable space opens on to the kitchen/diner (4/15)
Well equipped kitchen (5/15)
The dining table over looks the garden (6/15)
Master bedroom with king size bed (7/15)
Pleasant cosy interior (8/15)
There are 2 single beds in the 2nd bedroom (9/15)
The light twin room (10/15)
Family bathroom with shower over bath (11/15)
Kitchen opens onto sheltered patio (12/15)
Afternoon tea in the back garden (13/15)
There's a mix of gravel, paths and patios (14/15)
Private parking in front of the house (15/15)
Chandler's Cottage
Cottage Ref: 09284
- Sleeps 4
- Self Catering
- 2 Bedrooms
- No Smoking
- 1 Bathrooms
- No Pets
- Log burner
Pleasant location
Off-street parking - Car not essential
Changeover
Flexible
Nearest Airport: Exeter (9.9miles)
Not suitable for infirm
Description
At Chandler's Cottage we have created a comfortable and well equipped home from home suitable for couples, small groups or families. It's been awarded 4 stars by the AA in their self-catering accommodation grading scheme.
The light and airy living room features two comfortable sofas for relaxing in front of the wood burning stove (in the winter months we provide logs). For days when you want to unwind in the house we have provided a wide selection of books, games and puzzles suitable for most age groups. There's also an LCD Freeview TV and DVD player.
The living room is open to the kitchen dining area making it a light and sociable space.
The kitchen is well-equipped for self-catering (although Sidmouth has a wealth of places to eat within easy walking distance!). The pine plank dining table seats four and looks out over the mature back garden.
To help newly arrived guests unwind after their journey we provide a welcome tray with coffee, tea, sugar and biscuits as well as fresh milk in the fridge.
Upstairs, the main bedroom is a comfortable double with a European 5 foot king-size bed (what Americans will know as a Queen). The second bedroom is a twin room which looks out over the back garden. Please note that due to the unusual shape of the room it is not possible to push the two single beds together to make a double.
We provide bed linen and all our duvets and pillows are non-allergenic.
The bathroom has all the essentials - a bath with an electric shower over it, a wash basin and w.c. and we provide bath and hand towels at no extra charge.
Instant hot water and central heating are provided by a combination boiler. Both bedrooms have radiators with thermostatic valves so that guests can control the room temperatures individually.
Outside, there's an outdoor dining area at the back of the house and a garden which features a variety of shrubs and trees and is mostly laid with gravel. At the front of the house there is a private paved off-road parking area for one car.
Location of holiday rental in Sidmouth, Devon, South West England
| Holiday Type: | Beach, Rural, Family |
| Local Activities: | Swimming/Watersports, Walking, Golf, Local Market |
| Nearest Airport: | Exeter Bristol |
9.9miles 75.5miles |
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| Nearest Railway Station: | Honiton | 8.8miles |
| Nearest Ferry Port: | Weymouth | 48miles |
| Nearest Bus Station: | Exeter | 15.5miles |
| Nearest Beach: | Sidmouth | 0.9miles |
| Nearest Pub/Restaurant: | Volunteer Inn | 0.2miles |
Location description
Sidmouth is an unspoilt seaside town in East Devon. It has a bustling town centre with a unique mixture of independent shops, galleries, pubs, cafes and restaurants alongside some of the more well-known chains. There is a cinema and theatre as well as parks, playgrounds, a golf course and a public swimming pool. Visitors can enjoy a leisurely stroll along the esplanade with views out to sea and along the distinctive red Devon cliffs. It has two clean and safe pebble beaches which reveal firm sand and rock pools at low tide.
Sidmouth makes a great base for walkers - the South West Coastal path runs through it, there are countryside walks through local valleys and woodlands and it sits in a designated 'Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty'. In fact, there are several walks that you can start from the doorstep so you may not need the car at all.
Near to Sidmouth:
3 miles - The Donkey Sanctuary
5 miles - Otterton working water mill
6 miles - Bicton Park Gardens
8 miles - Beer fishing village and Pecorama model railway centre.
8 miles - Escot Park
9 miles - the Axe Valley nature reserve and tramway.
15 miles - the historic cathedral city of Exeter.
15 miles - Lyme Regis and the Jurassic Coast.
16 miles - National Trust owned Killerton House and grounds.
30 miles - Dartmoor National Park.
35 miles - Torbay with its many tourist attractions including Paignton Zoo and the Living Coasts aquarium.
Other activities
Visiting golfers are welcome at Sidmouth Golf club with its challenging course set in the hills overlooking the bay.
Art lovers appreciate the independent galleries in Sidmouth, Lyme Regis, Beer and Budleigh Salterton. Local artists run workshops throughout the year and you can try your hand at throwing a pot at the Ark Pottery.
In the summer there are boat trips along the coast and mackerel and deep sea fishing trips from Beer and Lyme Regis.
Local events
Sunday evenings in July & August - free open air band concerts in the Connaught Gardens
First week in August - Sidmouth Folk Festival
August bank holiday weekend - Sidmouth Regatta including a display by the Red Arrows on the Friday evening
Mid September - Sidmouth carnival
End of September - walking festival
Mid October - Sidmouth Science Festival including events at the Norman Lockyer Observatory
26th December - Boxing Day morning swim (in the sea!)
Tourist attractions
Sidmouth is on the South West Coast Path with walks along the dramatic Jurassic Coast line to the East and West.
The Donkey Sanctuary is free to visit and popular with families. It's home to over 500 donkeys, and there are walking trails, a nature centre, maze and a restaurant. There's a free hourly hopper bus from Sidmouth to the Sanctuary from the end of May until the end of September.
Otterton Mill is a working water mill and an arts and crafts centre. There's a cafe, restaurant and, of course, a bakery which produces fresh bread, cakes and scones seven days a week. On Thursday evenings the mill and restaurant are open for music nights (booking is essential).
Wild wood Escot is an outdoors centre with woodland trails, a large maze, letterboxing, a play barn, falconry displays, otters, a red squirrel reserve and, of course, a restaurant.
Bicton Park Botanical Gardens covers 60 acres with a mixture of formal gardens, open parklands and an arboretum and has it's own railway to help visitors get around (at an extra charge). There is a large outdoor play area as well as a play barn and nature trails.
Pecorama features beautifully designed gardens and Beer Heights Light Railway which has views down the valley to the sea. There is a crazy golf course and several play areas designed for different age groups. Indoor attractions include an exhibition of model railway layouts and a restaurant in a Pullman carriage, as well as a large cafe. The shop stocks a wide selection of Peco model railway products and is a must for enthusiasts.
Seaton Tramway runs alongside the river Axe so you can enjoy the beautiful Devon country side and even do a spot of bird watching. At the Colyton terminus there is a pleasant cafe in the old station building. It's a 5-10 minute walk into Colyton village where you can find local shops, tea rooms and a couple of pubs. Trams run regularly from Easter to October and then a limited service in the winter including a Halloween 'Tram of Terror' and Christmas trams including a visit to Santa.
Dartmoor National Park is within driving distance and makes a great day out.
Directions
The majority of our guests arrive by car and Sidmouth is about 11 miles from the nearest main trunk road, the A30/A303 which links to South /South East England and also the M5 with links to the South West, the Midlands and the rest of England.
Accommodation, Facilities and Services
| Suitability: | Not suitable for infirm, No Smoking, No Pets |
| General: | Central heating, Internet Access, Hairdryer |
| Bedrooms: | 2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 4 1 Double/s, 1 Twin/s |
| Bathrooms: | 1 Bathroom/s 1 Bath/s, 1 Shower/s, 1 Wash basin/s, 1 Toilets/s |
| Lounge: | Seating for 4 people TV, CD Player, Radio, DVD Player, Board Games, Books/Magazines Radio stations are available through the TV and the DVD player can also play music CDs. There's a bluetooth speaker for playing your own music. |
| Dining Area: | Seating for 4 people |
| Kitchen/Utility: | Oven, Hob, Grill, Fridge, Microwave, Kettle, Toaster, Dishwasher, Washing machine, Tumble dryer, Ironing board, Iron |
| Outdoors: | Private garden, Patio table, Patio chairs, Sunshade |
| Access: | Car not essential, Off road parking |
| Services: |
Linen provided, Towels provided, Cleaning included |
Guestbook
Lovely Place
This is superb house, which has been lovingly decorated and equipped to a high standard
It's in a good location, just 2 mins to a walk down to the sea. Sidmouth is a nice seaside town, with good facilities.
Very comfortable cottage
Perfectly situated adjacent to The Byes, Chandlers Cottage is in the ideal location for visiting Sidmouth and East Devon. Pleasant walks from the cottage, good bus services and easy access to shops etc. The cottage itself is fully equipped, cosy and comfortable. We have no doubts that we will return in future.
Highly recommended
Relax, unwind, chill out in this cosy, comfortable well equipped cottage. Whatever the weather you wont be disappointed close amenities to meet your needs lovely Byes walk or bus into Sidmouth & surrounding area. Sidmouth is welcoming & easy to explore well worth visiting.
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Reviews submitted by the advertiser
An excellent cottage. We love Sidmouth - location of cottage is great. Owners are very helpful and go out of their way to make sure you have a good stay. Lovely welcome hamper. Lots of thought goes into this property. Highly recommend.
Elaine B from Woking, 2nd stay, September 2023.
Home from home, very comfortable
Sue P from Verwood, 5th stay - September 2023
Excellent location for using the Byes to walk into town. Lovely coastline that was good for walking.
Richard D from Droitwich Spa, June 2023
We had an excellent stay - a very comfortable retreat after a busy days sightseeing. Facilities excellent.
Jim S from Rayleigh, April 2023
We loved our stay, just wished we could of stayed another week!
Shaun C from Burnham on Sea, May 2023
It was really difficult to find fault with anything. The supply of wood for the log burner was appreciated. Thankyou for a very relaxing stay. We've had a bit of a year and the cottage was just what we needed. Loved exploing the garden and finding the hidden areas to sit with a coffee and a book. The kitchen equipment supplied was probably the most comprehensive that we'd experienced. Also, a really good list in advance so we didn't need to bring anything 'just in case'. We especially appreciated the range of herbs and spices.
Ian & Jacqui D from Southampton, October 2022
Excellent accommodation as usual. All the equipment that you want for cooking etc. A lovely garden to sit out in. The off street parking is a bonus as parking in Sidmouth is tricky. Jo's communication is excellent when asking questions.
Dennis D from London, 3rd stay, July 2022
An extract from the AA holiday accommodation inspector's review: "There is much to commend at Chandlers Cottage, not least of which being the attention to detail and quality which pervades, no doubt much appreciated by guests. Reassuring to see such a thoughtful approach with a host of extras provided, ranging from an extensive reading library to fishing nets! The open-plan configuration is ideally suited for holiday letting." July 2018.
Rates
| Period | Weekly | 2 Night Break | 3 Night Break | Minimum Stay |
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| 2024 29th March - 27th June | £882 | £360 | £432 | 2 Days |
| 2024 27th June - 18th July | £735 | £300 | £360 | 2 Days |
| 2024 19th July - 29th August | £980 | £400 | £480 | 2 Days |
| 2024 30th August - 31st October | £735 | £300 | £360 | 2 Days |
Please Note: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion. Currency conversions are not guaranteed to be accurate.
Deposit/Booking Notes
Our usual changeover days are Mondays and Fridays although we can be more flexible outside of the peak summer season.
We ask for 30% at booking and the balance is due 8 weeks before you arrive.
We accept credit or debit cards, sterling cheque or direct transfers from UK banks.
You are booking direct with the owners and the price includes bed linen, towels, gas, electricity, parking and Wi-Fi - there are no additional booking charges, no card charges or hidden extras!
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Owner Details
Owner Name:
Jo Cunningham
Property Ref:
09284
Languages Spoken:
English
Preferred Contact Method:
Enquiry Form
Primary Telephone:
+44 (0)7966 372839
Owner joined website:
4 June 2014
Property listed since:
6 June 2014
Link to owners website:
chandlerscottage.co.uk
Please mention theholidaylet.com and be aware of time differences if making contact by phone.
Owner Details
Owner Name: Jo Cunningham
Property Ref: 09284
Languages Spoken: English
Preferred Contact Method: Enquiry Form
Primary Telephone: +44 (0)7966 372839
Owner joined website: 4 June 2014
Property listed since: 6 June 2014
Link to owners website: chandlerscottage.co.uk
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