Guests say
The Gatehouse is a quaint cottage in a picturesque rural setting near Seaton, offering a peaceful countryside experience with the coast nearby. Guests appreciate the property's character, comfortable beds, and proximity to local pubs and amenities. While some find the cottage cosy and well-equipped, others note areas for improvement.
The cottage is generally described as clean, with specific mentions of nice linen and a well-maintained garden. However, some guests noted that windows could be cleaner and the kitchen floor appeared unclean, suggesting room for improvement.
The location is highly praised for its rural charm, proximity to the coast, and local amenities. Guests enjoy the nearby pubs and the convenience of a short drive to Seaton and Lyme Regis.
Guests find the beds comfortable and the rooms adequately sized. However, concerns about trip hazards from rugs, low doorways, and steep stairs suggest that comfort could be enhanced with attention to safety and accessibility.
The cottage offers essential facilities, but guests report issues with Wi-Fi, parking, and a lack of storage space. Maintenance concerns such as broken blinds and garden furniture in need of TLC affect the overall functionality of the property.
Guests mention thoughtful touches like fresh flowers, biscuits, and milk. While these gestures are appreciated, it is important to note that such offerings are subject to change and may not be guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
Enjoying a delightful rural setting on the outskirts of the picturesque village of Axmouth near to Seaton in Devon, is this charming, thatched cottage, The Gatehouse. Perfect for a large family or a group of friends travelling together, The Gatehouse boasts a wealth of traditional features helping to create a perfectly rustic holiday venue. From the stunning thatched roof outside to the feature fireplaces and original ceiling beams inside, The Gatehouse offers a truly welcoming space to its guests. The sitting room is warm and inviting with ample seating and delightful picture windows letting the light flood in, whilst the adjoining dining room is an elegant space which lends itself to long, sociable mealtimes spent around the rustic dining table. The kitchen has everything you could want to create inspiring cuisine for your guests and if the weather allows then why not take your meal outside to the beautiful, lush gardens where there is furniture all ready for you to enjoy time eating and drinking alfresco? When it's time for bed, take your pick from either of the two king-size bedrooms or the double. All are beautifully presented with charming features such as traditional fireplaces, picture windows and feature walls, which help to create a truly relaxing, rustic vibe. Imagine waking up to those countryside views in the morning and planning your day of adventures which await literally on the doorstep with the charming village of Axmouth with its beautiful church, traditional Devon cottages and two fantastic village pubs, within walking distance of the cottage. Hop in the car for a short but visually rewarding journey to attractions such as Seaton Tramway to Colyton, Seaton Wetlands Nature Reserve, Beer Quarry Caves and Axe Valley Wildlife Park. Beaches worth a visit while you’re in the area include Monmouth, Seatown, Charmouth, Sidmouth and Exmouth with popular towns such as Axminster, Weymouth, Branscombe and Chard also a must-visit for travellers. The Gatehouse offers guests the ultimate rural idyll.
Seaton is a seaside town in East Devon on the south coast. It faces onto Lyme Bay, to the west of the mouth of the River Axe with red cliffs to one side and white cliffs on the other. Axmouth and Beer are nearby. A sea wall provides access to the mostly shingle beach stretching for about a mile, and a small harbour. Seaton is on the stretch of Devon coastline, known as the Jurassic Coast, a designated World Heritage Site, and the town offers a good range of shops, friendly cafes, restaurants and pubs.
Accommodation
Three bedrooms: 2 x king-size, 1 x double.
Bathroom with bath with shower over, basin and WC.
Kitchen.
Dining room.
Sitting room.
Cloakroom with basin and WC
Oil fired central heating.
Electric oven, grill and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine/tumble dryer, hairdryer.
Smart TV, Bluetooth speaker, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Allocated parking for 1 car, additional on-road parking nearby, subject to availability.
Large gardens to rear, lawns, shrubberies, furniture.
Two well-behaved dogs welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 1.6 miles, pub 0.4 miles.
Note: There are steps leading down to the gardens at the rear of the cottage so please bear this in mind when booking.
Note: Due to the cottage being thatched, fires are not allowed in the open fireplace.
Please note when booking this property the front door has restricted height.
Reviews (12)
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Trevor
Windows needed a good clean and the rear lawn mowed . One particular niggle was that the bathroom mirror was set too low for any average height person to use , very irritating . Pleased to see being a thatched cottage great importance was made to the risk of fire with 6 extinguishers placed throughout the cottage . Cottage was in a quiet location which suited us well .
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Stuart
Had a lovely stay.
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Shanshan
We liked that there was a washing machine as we travelled with one 7 month old baby and it meant we could wash the vast amount of bibs and cloths she goes through a day! Garden was a good size and our dogs loved running around it. Driveway was big enough to fit one Ford estate AND one Volkswagen ID3 no problem. The only slight hiccup that we had was that the Wi-Fi password on the little card was wrong, but one call to Sykes cottage on the number provided on the confirmation email solved this.