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Manager: Tony Cooke
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Overview
Description
Property DescriptionButtercup Cottage is a 2 bedroom barn conversion. It is extremely well insulated keeping it cool in summer and warm in winter. The cottage faces south-west and so is in the sun for most of the day.
The ground floor provides a light and airy open-plan living area with a fitted kitchen, dining table and a lounge area with cosy wood burner. Full height windows extend the living space, opening out onto a south-facing patio and graveled courtyard that provide the perfect suntrap from which to enjoy a morning cup of tea or al-fresco dining. The modern bathroom includes a shower over the bath and under floor heating
Upstairs there are two comfortable bedrooms with exposed beams and stripped wood floors, reflecting the character of the original building. The master bedroom is equipped with a comfortable double (4ft 6in) pine bed, chest of drawers and wardrobe with space for a travel cot or standard cot which can be supplied on request.
The second bedroom is equipped with a full size single (3ft 6in) pine bed, a small double (4ft) pine bed and chest of drawers.
Facilities and services:
Bed linen and towels included. Electric heating and logs for wood burner included. Space for a cot for additional infant in the double bedroom - please request when booking if required. Highchair and Stair Gate also available on request.
WiFi access available on site. THERE ARE NO HIDDEN EXTRAS
If you require additional accommodation for a second family etc. Daisy Cottage is available next door which can be booked separately subject to availability.
Amenities:
There is a mini market at the local garage at Wilmington stocking fresh milk and bread and a basic range of groceries. Also in Wilmington, there is a small farm shop and a thatched pub serving a range of local beers and good local food.
The market town of Honiton (4 miles) has a good range of local shops and a twice weekly street market. Similarly Axminster (7 miles), has a weekly market and boasts the Riverside Cottage shop. Colyton is a smaller town, with interesting little shops, including the award winning Colyton Butchers.
The entire area is rich with excellent country pubs, restaurants and coffee shops. We will be pleased to provide you with our recommendations.
The Roman city of Exeter with its beautiful cathedral and green, and Taunton, the county town of Somerset, are both approximately 18 miles distant. For shoppers, either of these offers a full range of High Street chain stores and individual shops.
Recreation:
Buttercup cottage is well situated for walkers with an excellent network of paths and tracks through the beautiful Devon countryside, many of which can be started from your own front door. The East Devon Way passes within a mile of the cottage, and the spectacular South West Coastal path is nearby. Slightly further afield, but within easy driving distance, are Dartmoor, Exmoor and the Blackdown Hills.
The coast is close at hand with the picturesque villages of Beer and Branscombe (6 miles), the Regency town of Sidmouth (12 miles), historic Lyme Regis (12 miles) and Seaton (6 miles).
At Colyton, there is the Seaton Tramway with vintage trams running to Seaton. Many other local attractions, gardens and National Trust properties are close at hand.
Further details outdoors:
Full height windows from the lounge area open out onto a south-facing gravelled courtyard which provides the perfect suntrap from which to enjoy a morning cup of tea or AL-fresco dining .
Garden furniture includes a table and chairs, deck chairs and a barbecue.
There is a children's play area with slide, child's swing, tree house and trampoline. Also, there is a large lawn are which is shared with the owners, available for children to play games
69 Reviews
Leave ReviewGreat little base location
By Alex S on 21-Apr-2025Great little base location for exploring the area. The host was communicative, and happy to answer questions. house was tidy and everything ready to go. The roads in are not for everyone but we managed it fine in a skoda octavia.
Brilliant stay
By Lesley G. on 01-Mar-2025Wonderful place to stay for the beautiful Devon countryside. We stayed for several months while waiting for our house purchase to go through. Tony and Sue were the perfect hosts, incredibly helpful. Would definitely recommend Buttercup Cottage!
Heaven in Devon
By Greg H on 11-Dec-2024Buttercup cottage is an exceptional venue. We stayed for a month and did not wish to leave. Our stay was over the November / December period when there was snow on the ground and the wood burner made the whole accommodation feel warm and welcoming. Will definitely return in the summer if the cottage is available. Tony was a brilliant host, pure magic.
Great stay
By Claire C. on 27-Sep-2024The property was very well presented and equipped. It provided a welcome relaxing break. While there we visited many interesting places, none of which were very far. We had a lovely break
Buttercup Cottage
By Bernadette F. on 01-Sep-2024Cosy comfy cottage in beautiful tranquil setting. Generous goodies on arrival, cottage was very clean and the owner provided excellent communication and information. Highly recommend
A wonderful stay
By Janine G on 07-Aug-2024We had a great stay and felt very welcome! The kids loved the play area. Everything was clean. Many books and some movies to keep all of us entertained.