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Hiscox Cottage

Southleigh, near Beer, Devon (Ref. 976020)

Customer rating

4.6

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  • 5 Guests

  • 2 Bedrooms

  • 2 Bathrooms

  • Pets Yes

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Features

  • Off road parking
  • Ground floor accommodation
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Garden / Patio
  • Cot available
  • Highchair available
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Games Room
  • Broadband / WiFi

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77 Customer Review(s)

  • Ashleigh

    “The house was well presented inside and out on arrival, exceptional views!”

    ! Beds were comfortable and clean, and overall the property was a lovely place to stay. The location was beautiful and peaceful, and the views from the house really were a highlight of our holiday. There was plenty of space for us as a family and we felt very comfortable throughout our stay. The house itself was well equipped and had everything we needed for the week. We particularly enjoyed the outside space and being able to sit out and take in the surrounding countryside. It was a great ...

    ! Beds were comfortable and clean, and overall the property was a lovely place to stay. The location was beautiful and peaceful, and the views from the house really were a highlight of our holiday. There was plenty of space for us as a family and we felt very comfortable throughout our stay. The house itself was well equipped and had everything we needed for the week. We particularly enjoyed the outside space and being able to sit out and take in the surrounding countryside. It was a great base for exploring the area and we had a really lovely family holiday here. There were just a couple of things that could be improved. Unfortunately, the dishwasher didn’t seem to clean properly, despite us adding both rinse aid and dishwasher salt, so we ended up having to hand wash everything during our stay. On arrival, we also found that quite a few of the glasses, utensils and other kitchen items weren’t clean from the previous occupants, which we suspect may have been due to the dishwasher not working effectively. Two of the four sun loungers were also broken, which was a shame when we wanted to make use of the outside space. These were relatively small issues in comparison with everything we enjoyed about the property, but they would be worth addressing for future guests. Overall, we had a lovely stay in a beautiful setting and would happily recommend the house, particularly for its fantastic views, peaceful surroundings and comfortable accommodation.

    - Ashleigh, August 2026

Summary

  • Two bedrooms: 1 x downstairs king size double (can convert to 2ft6' twin) with en suite shower room with shower, WC, basin
  • 1 x upstairs family bedroom with king size double and single, balcony and en suite bathroom with roll top bath, hand shower, WC, basin
  • Ground floor sitting room with kitchen area
  • Dining room/conservatory
  • Central heating
  • Microwave, fridge-freezer, tumble dryer, washing machine, dishwasher, TV with DVD, WiFi, Fuel and power inc. in rent
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • Cot and highchair available on request
  • Off road parking for four cars
  • Electric grill
  • Three dogs accepted, please enquire if you wish to bring more, there is a pet charge of £75 per pet
  • Sorry no smoking
  • Note: Check in time 5pm and departure time 11am

The property

About a mile from Southleigh,a large house beautifully converted from a barn 976019, a large farmhouse 976018 and a detached cottage 976020, all high on a hillside above a picturesque valley, with almost 180 degree views of amazing rolling countryside.

They are surrounded by around 200 acres of fields and bluebell woods which you are welcome to wander and enjoy deer and badger watching, the stream, lake (fishing), duck pond (carp fishing) and the gorgeous views.

on the 200 acre farmstead, which you are welcome to wander and enjoy the activities available, a smart, south-facing, detached cottage.

To the side of the cottage, enclosed level garden, mostly lawn, with sun terrace (picnic bench, electric grill, views) and summerhouse/games room (table tennis, washing machine, tumble drier, sofas/chairs, verandah).

Inside, smart furnishings, oak floors, beams.

Dishwasher, microwave, fridge-freezer, electric Aga, electric hob) with TV/DVD and double doors to terrace.

More big glazed doors and step down to conservatory/dining room (views, doors to terrace).

Ground-floor bedroom (5' zip-linked double or 2'6" twin, TV) with en suite shower-room (suite, door from living room).

Open tread stairs (stairgate) up into lovely double bedroom (5' sleigh bed, ,sloping ceilings) with single day bed, en suite bathroom (suite with roll-top bath plus hand-shower) and double doors to little balcony (chairs) looking over the garden.

Arrival after 5pm and departure by 11.00am.

A quality, comfortable cottage in this peaceful and picturesque part of Devon. Southleigh: an unspoilt and off-the-beaten-track village (church, annual August show) in a valley 3 miles from Colyton (shops, pubs).

Honiton (mainline railway station), 7½ miles; Exeter airport, 20; the beaches/sea at Branscombe and Beer, 4; Sidmouth (seaside town), 8; and pretty Lyme Regis, 9.

Floorplans

1st FloorGround Floor

Kitchen Living Area Bathroom Conservatory Twin Bedroom

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £100.

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About the location

SOUTHLEIGH

Beer is a small picturesque fishing village on the south Devon coast between Seaton and Branscombe. The shingle beach is very sheltered, backed by limestone cliffs and was once fertile smuggling territory, plus contraband was hidden in nearby caves, which are now a popular tourist attraction. Beer is situated on the stretch of Devon coastline, known as the Jurassic Coast, a designated World Heritage Site, and the village offers sloping streets lined with picturesque stone houses and cottages built on many different levels of the steep valley sides. There are a good range of shops, friendly cafes, restaurants and pubs in Beer, plus just outside the village is the popular Pecorama Gardens, which are perched on the hill overlooking Lyme Bay. Pecorama boasts the Beer Heights Light Railway and indoor model railway exhibition, along with a children's' play area. Beer is a unique Devon fishing village and a great place to stay.

Note: No stag/hen parties accepted
Note: Three dogs accepted, please enquire should you wish to bring more, there is a pet charge of £75 per pet.

This property offers the following short breaks:

  • Winter
  • Off-season
  • Christmas

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