Stable Cottage

4.5★

2 Guests
1 Bedroom
1 Bathroom
Pets No
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Features

Off road parking
Ground floor accommodation
Ground floor bedroom
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

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Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

37 Customer Review(s)

Demelza
November 2024

“Lovely comfortable cottage,fresh flowers would have been nice and maybe biscuits or a bottle of wine.”

,otherwise very pleasant stay.

,otherwise very pleasant stay.

- Demelza, November 2024
Sue October 2024

“We love it at Stable Cottage- been 4 times now.”

It’s very clean, comfortable and very well equipped. The new bathroom suite is fantastic. Our only slight criticism would be the lack of recycling facilities. At home we take recycling very seriously but here all the rubbish went in the same bin. So we ended up taking it home. But all in all it was another great week in what has become our special place.

- Sue, October 2024

Thank you very much for your wonderful feedback. We are so pleased that you enjoy staying at Stable Cottage. We are currently looking into possible recycling options for the property and hope to improve this facility soon. Property Owner
Jean September 2024

“This tiny cottage had everything we needed for our stay.”

It was cosy, comfortable and immaculate ! The only thing which was slightly disappointing -the "outside space" was not quite as I envisaged ( maybe I have too much of an imagination), being basically garden chairs in the parking area! However, as it happened, this did not detract from our late September stay, as the weather was not especially kind for a good deal of the time. Fortunately, the cottage is conveniently situated, having a good traditional pub, The Kingfisher, only yards from the door

- Jean, September 2024
Paul September 2024

“Thoughtful and tastefully equipped cottage in a beautiful village and surroundings.”

- Paul, September 2024
Anthony August 2024

“The cottage is well-placed for all your needs Restaurants, Pubs, convenience shops, bus services, and a tram service to Seaton.”

There is on-site parking and a small outdoor garden space.

- Anthony, August 2024
Sandra July 2024

“A beautiful and very well appointed cottage.”

Clean, comfortable - we didn't want to leave. The village is great, pubs serve fabulous food. Bus service excellent , Trams are truly worth a visit. Local shops (2), butcher and a fishmonger - what more can you ask - perfect in every way. We will be back.

- Sandra, July 2024
Diane June 2024

“We absolutely loved stable cottage a very comfortable and clean cottage we had ...”

We absolutely loved stable cottage a very comfortable and clean cottage we had everything we needed and it was in a lovely little town and very quiet we would book with you again

- Diane, June 2024
Sue March 2024

“This is the third time we’ve stayed at Stable Cottage so you must be getting it right!”

We love it there- the cottage is so quirky and comfortable and has everything we could want. Love the new bed! No doubt we shall be back as we love the village and the location. Well done.

- Sue, March 2024
Barry December 2023

“The cottage was lovely no complaints there.”

The bed was very uncomfortable and only had a small quilt cover.in the picture’s received by yourselves showed that stable cottage had a small back garden but it had nothing so very dissatisfied with that.we left on Xmas day because of the noise coming from next door banging furniture being moved just to much noise.overall disappointed over £600 spent will not recommend this.sorry for being harsh but the photos taken says a back garden but the photos were taken out the front.I thought that if my dog needed to go toilet I could let him out the back but for two nights running I had to go for a walk with him at stupid o’clock in the morning

- Barry, December 2023

Thank you for your feedback. I was sorry to hear that you found the bed to be uncomfortable but I am happy to report that we have now replaced it with a new, king sized bed and duvet. Property Owner
Rich October 2023

“Stable cottage was a wonderful place to stay in very comfortable and everything you need.”

Thank you

- Rich, October 2023
Simon September 2023

“The cottage was beautifully decorated, furnished and presented.”

The only gripe we had was that my wife found the bed very uncomfortable. The cottage is a quiet spot, despite being 100 metres from the market square. The location is delightful: we enjoyed Colyton: interesting history and lovely architecture; good food options within walking distance. Walks out along the rivers and streams in every direction were great, and of course the tram link to Seaton, through the wildlife reserve is a highlight.

- Simon, September 2023
Sue September 2023

“Lovely comfortable well equipped cottage.”

Has an old fashioned charm about it. We have stayed there twice now and are already thinking about a third visit so that shows how much we enjoyed it!

- Sue, September 2023
Ian September 2023

“Lovely cottage.”

Pity there is no recycling facility.

- Ian, September 2023
Geoff August 2023

“We had a lovely and relaxing time.”

The cottage clean and comfortable and all of the amenities were excellent. We will definitely recommend it to our friends and family

- Geoff, August 2023
Lynda Jane July 2023

“Excellent cosy cottage exceptionally clean Would highly recommend Thank you”

- Lynda Jane, July 2023
Philip May 2023

“A great holiday in a lovely cottage.”

We enjoyed it's character, cleanliness and comfort. Close to the amenities in Colyton and we enjoyed exploring nearby beaches, the tramway, and the beauty of the Devon countryside.

- Philip, May 2023
Joanne May 2023

“Lovely cottage in a beautiful town.”

Great location and a good place to base yourself for visiting all the local areas.

- Joanne, May 2023
Neil April 2023

“An enjoyable stay.”

Local pub, the Kingfisher, very welcoming. Lots of nice walks in the area.

- Neil, April 2023
Jane April 2023

“It was a lovely property in a small quiet town with plenty of amenities, off road parking was perfect.”

The cottage itself was nice, the bed was a little small and the mattress had seen better days and the shower was rubbish. A small vacuum would be helpful as we had a small dog with us and lots of the local walks were very muddy.

- Jane, April 2023
Rob November 2022

“A perfect get away highly recommended”

- Rob, November 2022
Geoff October 2022

“A lovely cottage we had a great stay and a great location for sightseeing.”

- Geoff, October 2022
Alan Kevin October 2022

“We had a wonderful break at stable cottage beautiful accommodation in a lovely area the kingfisher pub just up the rd great food and lovely atmosphere so much to see and do we loved the mini tram to Seaton and had a great day out in lyme Regis would definately stay again ten out of ten.”

- Alan Kevin, October 2022
Carys June 2022

“Really enjoyed our stay, the cottage was lovely and had everything you needed.”

Only drawback there was a damp and musty smell in the bedroom which needs attention other than that I would recommend

- Carys, June 2022
Terry April 2022

“We loved the cottage and the town/ village it was situated in.”

Upside down living was not a problem as it was so quiet. Kingfisher was great

- Terry, April 2022
Mary March 2022

“We had a lovely holiday.”

There were facilities in the village. We did not use the car we took the bus to lots of places

- Mary, March 2022
Sue March 2022

“Charming cottage in a lovely peaceful location.”

Very well equipped. It suited our needs perfectly for a relaxing week away. The only slight niggle we’re the local pigeons that constantly pooped on our car!

- Sue, March 2022
Daphne November 2021

“Brilliant place to stay, close to everything you need and only a few steps away from a lovely pub.”

We will definitely be booking again.

- Daphne, November 2021
Valerie October 2021

“The area where you park your car is the only place you can let you dog out to and only on the lead.”

We were led to believe there was a safe garden. There were cobwebs round two of the windows and dust on bathroom door.

- Valerie, October 2021
Carol October 2021

“Great stay thoroughly enjoy our stay.”

If we’re any improvements to be made would be a hairdryer and a safety mat for inside the bath while showering. Kind regards Mike and Carol Pither

- Carol, October 2021
Priscilla September 2021

“Cottage in a lovely position in a nice village, close to shops and a very good local pub, a step away.”

Interior in need of updating especially bathroom, lighting very poor. Lounge area ok but furniture far too big for the space ,kitchen has most things you need for a self catering holiday. A tip for ladies no hairdryer. Also no outdoor space for sitting only a small table & chairs by the car !

- Priscilla, September 2021
Obadiah September 2021

“Had a great holiday in Stable Cottage.”

Colyton is a lovely village with everything you need for a weeks holiday. Downside of the cottage is no outside space apart from next to car parking space and poor water pressure for a shower . Apart from that everything very nice and loads of character which we enjoy. The local pub is really nice and 100 yards up the lane but really popular so you need to book if you want to eat. Can recommend.

- Obadiah, September 2021
Stephen August 2021

“A nice cottage cosy and well equipped unfortunately let down down my a foisty smell in the bedroom and entrance hall like it hasn't been ventilated for a while.”

Also as previous comments on improvements ie light bulb in entrance hall and bathroom need replacing we replaced the entrance hall one as pitch black returning later after days out.Information book need updating regarding bin location and information on local facilities and couldn't understand why previous pages in the guest book have been ripped out .The seating area wasn't really fit for purpose it is just a gravel car parking area.Critism aside a nice property set in a lovely village ideal to explore Devon.

- Stephen, August 2021
George August 2021

“We enjoyed the cottage which was perfect but the outside seating area was ...”

We enjoyed the cottage which was perfect but the outside seating area was hopeless who wants to sit in a car park looking at a builders yard we were really disappointed at not really having an outside sitting area

- George, August 2021
Carol July 2021

“No outside seating as advertised only sitting by the parked cars , an old bike outside front door all week , housekeeping didn’t check fridge needed defrosting couldn’t use , light in hall and bathroom not working .”

No contact with owners , didn’t even check if everything was ok

- Carol, July 2021
Jonathan May 2021

“A very clean and comfortable property.”

Good parking space. Well positioned to see all the local beaches and quaint towns. Colyton has good local convenience stores, pity the take away businesses had reduced days of opening. Great fish and chips locally. Very quiet and peaceful place to stay.

- Jonathan, May 2021
Marie May 2021

“Stable Cottage is a lovely little bolthole, perfect for a couple and their four legged friend.”

It was a great central location to go out exploring the local area (and further afield). The cottage is very well equipped and they have made the most of the space available. NOTE: there is not an enclosed garden, rather a gravel parking place allocated to the cottage that has a table and chairs, this does mean you can't just let the pooch out to go and do his business first thing in the morning and last thing a night, not an issue but it does mean a 6am start ;-) I would suggest that the owners update the details booklet to advise guests where to dispose of their rubbish, we couldn't find anything that explained where the bins were and what was supposed to be deposited where (the locals seem to have 10 different bags and bins for different waste), we had to ask a neighbour in the end and they weren't too sure either. There was also nothing stating what day the bins were collected. We did have an issue with the hot water whilst we were there, there is a switch outside the bathroom that is marked as WiFi but apparently this also runs the hot water tank, we must have turned the switch off at some point without realising, this meant no hot water. In trying to remedy the situation we flicked the fuse for the hot water which in turn then tripped the switch on the tank (completely our fault). We contacted the owners and they were very quick to respond and sorted the issue out for us but again maybe some instructions for guests would be a good idea. All in all a very nice stay and we will definitely be back again.

- Marie, May 2021
Clare April 2021

“Beautiful cottage, lovely location beautiful weather”

- Clare, April 2021

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Summary

Reverse-level accommodation
One ground-floor bedroom with king size bed
Ground-floor bathroom with walk in shower, basin and WC
First-floor open-plan living space with kitchen, dining and sitting area with sofa bed
Electric central heating
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, washer/dryer, dishwasher, TV, WiFi, and a selection of books
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Off-road parking for one car, however it is not suitable for motor-homes or larger commercial vehicles
Outdoor seating area
Sorry, no smoking
Shop and pub within 0.1 miles
Note: This property may unfortunately not be suitable for those with mobility issues
Please note: Property does not have an enclosed garden area

The property

Converted from a Grade II listed coach house and stable, this characterful cottage sits in the beautiful small town of Colyton just over three miles from the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site.

This lovely cottage offers a delightful reverse-level plan, with the bedroom on the ground floor and the open-plan living area upstairs, it offers a quirky layout with a host of fantastic amenities to give you the tranquil trip that you deserve.

Begin your exploration on the ground floor, with the plush bedroom with king sized bed making the perfect place to retire to after each day of adventure, with ample storage space to house your personal belongings and its rustic exposed beams bringing character to the room.

Take a relaxing soak in the ground-floor bathroom for a soothing experience after days spent exploring, before venturing to the first floor to find all the essentials needed for a self-catered stay including a well-equipped kitchen accompanied by a dining area where you can enjoy all of your romantic meals, along with an inviting sitting area with a snug, red seating arrangement welcoming your return after a day of exploring the region.

Outside there is off-road parking for one car and a modest seating area where you can sip on your morning coffee and contemplate how to best spend your day.

The property is adjacent to Coach Cottage, making it a perfect opportunity to bring the whole family together for a week of fun.

Surrounded by beautiful countryside, the cottage is an ideal base for a walking holiday, with both coastal and countryside to explore, as well as all the wonderful amenities of the local town being within strolling distance of the cottage.

At Colyton's centre you can find an array of quaint shops including a butchers where you can pick up some fresh produce for your self-catered holiday, a bookstore where you can pick up some reading material for those leisurely days, and even an art gallery to browse, with plenty of pubs and restaurants to while away the hours in too.

Explore the natural beauty of Devon, England’s first World Heritage Site, with rich history to explore admist its wide range of activities such as kayaking and fishing for those wishing to try out a new activity, or make your way to the coast of Seaton Down for the ultimate seaside experience, where you can build sandcastles and make the most of the fun-filled amusement centre, ending the day with some traditional fish and chips on the seafront.

Be sure to take a trip on the Seaton Tramway which can be accessed from Colyton station taking you all the way to the coast letting you explore the area in a different way, or venture to the bustling city of Exeter for adventure further afield to find fantastic shopping experiences and rich culture, making it the perfect day trip at any time of the year The picturesque Axe Valley, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, forms the backdrop to this delightful location, making Stable Cottage a true delight for your scenic escape to Devon.

Note: This cottage can be booked with Ref. 1009398, together sleeping four guests.

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About the location

COLYTON

Seaton 2.8 miles; Lyme Regis 6.9 miles.

Situated in East Devon, Colyton is a small town with its roots dating back to 700AD. Situated three miles from Seaton and six miles from Axmouth, Colyton has many links to its past with numerous historical buildings, such as St Andrew’s Church, and its winding lanes with independent shops. Good food and a warm welcome are on offer at the many inns. Colyton's tram station will provide you with an enjoyable ride alongside the River Axe to Seaton. The picturesque villages of Colyford, Southleigh, Northleigh and Farway lie nestled in the heart of the Coly Valley and are always a good day out.

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Reviews & Ratings

“Lovely comfortable cottage,fresh flowers would have been nice and maybe biscuits or a bottle of wine.”

“We love it at Stable Cottage- been 4 times now.”

“This tiny cottage had everything we needed for our stay.”

“Thoughtful and tastefully equipped cottage in a beautiful village and surroundings.”

“The cottage is well-placed for all your needs Restaurants, Pubs, convenience shops, bus services, and a tram service to Seaton.”

“A beautiful and very well appointed cottage.”

“We absolutely loved stable cottage a very comfortable and clean cottage we had ...”

“This is the third time we’ve stayed at Stable Cottage so you must be getting it right!”

“The cottage was lovely no complaints there.”

“Stable cottage was a wonderful place to stay in very comfortable and everything you need.”

“The cottage was beautifully decorated, furnished and presented.”

“Lovely comfortable well equipped cottage.”

“Lovely cottage.”

“We had a lovely and relaxing time.”

“Excellent cosy cottage exceptionally clean Would highly recommend Thank you”

“A great holiday in a lovely cottage.”

“Lovely cottage in a beautiful town.”

“An enjoyable stay.”

“It was a lovely property in a small quiet town with plenty of amenities, off road parking was perfect.”

“A perfect get away highly recommended”

“A lovely cottage we had a great stay and a great location for sightseeing.”

“We had a wonderful break at stable cottage beautiful accommodation in a lovely area the kingfisher pub just up the rd great food and lovely atmosphere so much to see and do we loved the mini tram to Seaton and had a great day out in lyme Regis would definately stay again ten out of ten.”

“Really enjoyed our stay, the cottage was lovely and had everything you needed.”

“We loved the cottage and the town/ village it was situated in.”

“We had a lovely holiday.”

“Charming cottage in a lovely peaceful location.”

“Brilliant place to stay, close to everything you need and only a few steps away from a lovely pub.”

“The area where you park your car is the only place you can let you dog out to and only on the lead.”

“Great stay thoroughly enjoy our stay.”

“Cottage in a lovely position in a nice village, close to shops and a very good local pub, a step away.”

“Had a great holiday in Stable Cottage.”

“A nice cottage cosy and well equipped unfortunately let down down my a foisty smell in the bedroom and entrance hall like it hasn't been ventilated for a while.”

“We enjoyed the cottage which was perfect but the outside seating area was ...”

“No outside seating as advertised only sitting by the parked cars , an old bike outside front door all week , housekeeping didn’t check fridge needed defrosting couldn’t use , light in hall and bathroom not working .”

“A very clean and comfortable property.”

“Stable Cottage is a lovely little bolthole, perfect for a couple and their four legged friend.”

“Beautiful cottage, lovely location beautiful weather”

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About the location

COLYTON