Gorgeous thatched cottage & gardens nr Lyme Regis - 3 Bedroom (Sleeps 7) Cottage in Combpyne
500-Year-Old Thatched Cottage with Rose Garden & Valley Views | Peaceful East Devon Hamlet Near Jurassic Coast, Lyme Regis, Charmouth, Beer & Bridport | Perfect for Couples & Families
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Overview
Description
Unique characterful 500 year old thatched cottage, beautifully presented, nestling in a peaceful hamlet set in the rolling countryside of East Devon and West Dorset. A short distance to the Jurassic coastal villages of Lyme Regis, Charmouth, Beer & Branscombe, and market towns of Bridport and Honiton. Rose garden, meadow, lawned garden, dining and reclining furniture to enjoy the westerly sunset & views over the valley. Perfect for couples, young families & teenage children and small groups.The space
The cottage is immaculately presented, warm, stylish and comfortable. The front door leads into an entrance lobby with separate utility and downstairs cloakroom, then into the kitchen with an aga (turned off in the hot summer months of June - August), hob and oven, dishwasher, fridge freezer, microwave and washing machine. Well stocked with crockery, glasses, pots and pans, serving dishes, bakeware, etc.
There is a lounge with two sofas, TV & DVD player, wifi and woodburner. The downstairs bedroom has a king size bed, desk and chair, small cupboard, large chest of drawers, with doors onto a gravelled patio at the front of the cottage.
There is a short steep-ish flight of stairs with handrail and banisters leading to the first floor. As this is in the loft the ceilings are sloping in the corners. Small airing cupboard for drying clothes. A family bedroom with double and single beds, chest of drawers, cupboards and small desk and chair. Family bathroom has bath with shower over, sink and loo. Ensuite bathroom with shower, basin and loo leads to third bedroom with double bed, chest of drawers and cupboard.
All bedlinen and towels (except beach towels) provided. We provide washing up liquid, dishwasher tablets, hand soap, tea towels, dishcloth, loo rolls, cleaning products.
Let yourself in from 4pm on arrival using keysafe by front door, departure time 10am. Ring doorbell, parking area security camera.
Parking for two large vehicles on gravelled area in front of cottage, if more than two vehicles, parking is available a few minutes walk away.
Professionally cleaned between guests.
Guest access
Guests can enjoy the cottage and gardens extending to over half an acre, including a separate games room with table tennis table and a summer house with toys for younger children. Patio with tables and chairs just outside the front door plus a further set in front of the summer house, and in other spots around the garden including in the meadow with great views over the valley. Please note the garden is on different levels with steps in some places.
Other things to note
The cottage was originally two separate dwellings, as you walk through from the front door there is a step down into the kitchen, a further step down into the lounge and two steps down into the downstairs bedroom. We point this out so that guests with mobility problems are aware of the steps on the ground floor, and the main staircase is a short steep flight.
As the cottage has a thatched roof we don't provide a barbecue and ask guests not to use one. Portable barbecues can be used on the local beaches.
We are happy to host well-behaved dogs but maximum two, we provide doggie blankets for the sofas.
We request that guests don't charge electric vehicles at the cottage but use the public charging points - details are available in the cottage guidebook.
Bedroom Details
Bedroom 1
1 x King Bed
Downstairs bedroom
Bedroom 2
1 x Single Bed
1 x Double Bed
Family bedroom
Bedroom 3
1 x Double Bed
Double bedroom
12 Reviews
All told a gem!
By David on 24-Nov-2025We hugely enjoyed our stay in Combpyne. As it happened it was a bit rainy and that mattered not a jot. We stoked up the fire, cooked at the Aga, snuggled up with dog and movie. We enjoyed fab local outings including: River Cottage for the full dining experience and a fab pub walk taking in the Golden Cap. Louise was v helpful and responsive. All told a gem!
Perfect for our two dogs
By Deirdre on 01-May-2026We had a wonderful stay at Marlborough Cottage. The setting was perfect for our two dogs including one who is reactive to people and other dogs. The cottage sits on a quiet lane with a large, glorious, sloping garden where we could settle the dogs well away from the road. The boundaries felt secure; we used some garden furniture to block a couple of thinner hedge spots and then felt confident letting them wander in and out. The house itself is spacious, warm and very comfortable. We all settled immediately. Lyme Regis is only 10 minutes away. Visiting in a quiet season meant our reactive dog coped well, and we found peaceful picnic spots instead of busy pubs. A great choice for anyone travelling with sensitive or reactive dogs. We plan to return. Thank you Louise.
Ideal for family escape
By Claire on 08-Feb-2026Highly recommend, if in doubt, just book! You won't be disappointed. We had a such wonderful stay at this beautiful cottage. It was warm, welcoming, and ideal for a family escape, with everything we could possibly need. The hosts were excellent—so accommodating and couldn’t have been more welcoming. The bottle of red wine was a fabulous and much-appreciated touch. thanks, we'll be back to experience and appreciate the beautiful grounds in a different season. Roll on summer!
Lovely thatched cottage
By Alice on 18-Feb-2026What a LOVELY thatched cottage, obviously steeped in history with glorious nooks and crannies. It has such character and it provided such a calm space for me, my husband and two children aged 7 and 9 to rest at for a few days whilst attending a local funeral. It’s close to Lyme Regis and other places/beaches of interest. We enjoyed The Masons Arms in Branscombe for dinner one night and popped to River Cottages for breakfast too! I’d love to return. My children say it was 5*’s!
Historic thatched cottage in wonderful location
By Karen on 22-Apr-2026Wonderful location, thankful being with our dog in the established natural gardens. Lots of places to sit and relax in all weathers. This historic thatched cottage has everything you will need to experience an idyllic countryside retreat and no distance from Seaton, Lyme Regis, Bridport coastal delights. Feeling refreshed thank you.
Fabulous country cottage
By Joanne on 14-Jun-2026Fabulous country cottage. Peaceful and calm. Gorgeous garden. Louise was super helpful and responded quickly to our messages. Couldn’t ask for more. We will definitely recommend to friends and family.