Bantam Cottage

About this property

Bantam Cottage is a delightful, pet-friendly, barn conversion set on a small holding just outside Ottery St Mary. The setting is ideal for those who wish to access the coast, as well as exploring all that Devon and Dorset have to offer. The smallholding is home to a wide range of animals, depending on the season you may encounter; Pygmy goats, sheep, pigs, and chickens. Step inside to discover the homely open-plan living space, where you can rustle up an evening meal in the equipped kitchen, toast to an excellent holiday around the dining table, and relax in the sitting area, ideal for those quiet nights in. When weather permits, an enclosed rear garden provides a private spot to rest after a busy day's adventures and the wild meadow to the rear provides a pretty backdrop in the summer months. The owner has a small shop on site selling jams, preserves cured meats, and honey from their own bees, and a larger farm shop is within easy reach. This two-bedroom, pet-friendly cottage is an ideal base for friends and families alike with both bedrooms able to be set up as either king-size or twin beds. Enjoy a rural retreat at Bantam Cottage. Note: This property can be booked with ref. 1160495, together sleeping eight guests.

Ottery St Mary sits beside the River Otter and is well known for its literary connections to the poet Coleridge and for its beautiful church often referred to as a Exeter cathedral lookalike. Ottery St Mary is also famous for its traditional 'Tar Barrels' which attracts more than 3000 visitors on 5th November each year. Ottery has welcoming traditional Devon pubs and plenty of individual shops, offering quality local produce and a warm welcome to visitors. The area is a walkers’ paradise, with strolls along the banks of the River Otter or hill climbs offering magnificent views as far as Dartmoor. Nearby Escot Country Park is a fabulous wildlife visitor attraction for the whole family and the dramatic 20 mile stretch of Jurassic Coast, England’s first natural World Heritage Site is a short drive from Ottery where resorts such as Seaton, Budleigh Salterton, Exmouth and Sidmouth are found along this stretch of coastline. Sidmouth is an elegant seaside resort on the south Devon stretch of Jurassic Coast, a World Heritage Site of great natural beauty. Lined with stylish Regency cream-and-white architecture, creating an elegant Esplanade which makes for a relaxing stroll whilst looking out towards Beer Head. There are a variety of attractions around Sidmouth including Pecorama with award-winning miniature railway and gardens, the Seaton tramway and the Otter Estuary Nature Reserve. An easy drive from Ottery is the cathedral city of Exeter with plenty of large shops, a wealth of museums, a theatre and many fabulous restaurants.

Accommodation

Please note: from June until end of September only weekly bookings starting on a Saturday will be accommodated.

Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size bedroom, 1 x twin bedroom (zip/link, can be a king-size on request).

Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.

Cloakroom with basin and WC.

Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area.

External utility

Oil central heating.

Convection oven, ceramic hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, kettle, toaster.

Smart TV, WiFi.

Fuel and power included in rent.

Bed linen and towels included in rent.

Highchair and travel cot available.

Designated parking spaces for 4 cars.

Enclosed rear patio with gravelled area, furniture and barbecue.

Two well-behaved dogs welcome.

Sorry, no smoking.

Shop 0.2 miles, pub 0.9 miles.

Note: Check-in from 4pm, check-out by 10am.

Note: If you plan to go to the beach then please bring your own beach towels.

Note: The external utility is shared with Ixworth Cottage (1160495)