Cottage for you in Colaton Raleigh, near Sidmouth - sleeps 5

Knowle Cottage 2 bedrooms, sleeps 5

Knowle Cottage is a delightful two bedroom cottage just 3½ miles from the coastal village of Budleigh Salterton. It offers a peaceful countryside escape.

Ground floor.
Open plan living space.
Living area: With 32" Freeview Smart TV, DVD player and single sofa bed.
Dining area.
Kitchen area: With electric hob, electric oven, microwave, fridge/freezer and washer/dryer.
First floor.
Bedroom 1: With double bed.
Bedroom 2: With double bed.
Shower room: With double shower cubicle, toilet and heated towel rail.

Gas central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Welcome pack. Lawned garden. Extensive grounds (shared with other properties on-site). 1 dog welcome, to be kept on a lead at all times (sheep country). Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking.

Extra Amenities

Knowle Cottage is one of a collection of barn/farmhouse conversions at Drupe Farm Court, in the village of Colaton Raleigh, situated in well-landscaped grounds with excellent views of the surrounding countryside, being part of the designated East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. This delightful cottage has been fitted and furnished to a great standard, offering the perfect bolt hole for a family or a couple’s retreat, with the beach at Budleigh Salterton (which forms part of the Jurassic Coast World Heritage site) just a short car journey from your front door.

Knowle Cottage can accommodate up to four guests in its two double bedrooms. The living room has a three-seater settee and a two-seater settee which doubles as a sofa bed to accommodate an extra guest if needed. Each of the bedrooms contains a built-in wardrobe and a table with a mirror. The shower room is located upstairs opposite the bedrooms, and comprises of a double shower cubicle, a wash basin, toilet and a heated towel rail.

Knowle Cottage benefits from two allocated parking spaces and a private garden at the top end of the car park. There are also extensive areas of communal open space.
Colaton Raleigh boasts a village shop and a pub, along with a Church and Community Centre in Church Road, which leads down to the River Otter. The Regency town of Sidmouth is around 5 miles from the cottage, and apart from its magnificent red cliffs and beach, boasts a variety of individual shops, pubs and restaurants, a cinema and public gardens. Budleigh Salterton is approx. 3½ miles away; its beach provided the setting for Millais’ famous painting ’The Boyhood of Raleigh’. If you travel from the cottage 1 mile along the main road towards Budleigh Salterton you will come to Bicton Park, with its world heritage botanical gardens; this it is well worth a visit. The 157/ 357 bus service to Sidmouth stops at Colaton Raleigh from a stop near the village shop, and to Budleigh Salterton and Exmouth from the stop opposite, on the other side of the Exmouth road.

The nearest railway stations are at Exmouth and Honiton.
Ideally located for a peaceful getaway and central to Exeter, Exmouth and Sidmouth, you can enjoy a variety of beaches and coves along the south coast. Explore the many visitor attractions including Crealy Adventure Park and Quad World. Must see areas include historic Exeter, Escot Park, and the seaside resort of Exmouth, with its magnificent sandy beach and cliff top walks with stunning views of the bay, sand dunes, rock pools and seaside attractions. There are also a wealth of National Trust properties and gardens in the area. Dartmoor National Park is within a short driving distance, and boasts miles of natural beauty, rugged landscapes, high moorlands and sheltered valleys. Beach just over 3½ miles. Shop, pub and restaurant ¼ mile