Guests say
The Stone House in Devon is a spacious and well-positioned property, ideal for family gatherings and appreciated for its beautiful setting and homely feel. Guests have enjoyed the comfortable beds, the well-maintained outdoor space, and the property's overall quality and taste. While some minor maintenance issues and a lack of certain amenities have been noted, the quick response to problems and the property's charm have left a positive impression on visitors.
The property generally receives high praise for cleanliness, with guests finding it immaculate upon arrival. However, there were minor observations regarding unclean table mats and dust behind furniture, slightly affecting the score.
The location is highly regarded for its peacefulness and proximity to local towns and countryside. Some guests found it a bit remote, requiring a car for beach access, but the tranquil setting is a highlight.
Guests have found the beds extremely comfortable and the house spacious. Some furniture was noted as impractical or uncomfortable, and there were comments about the lack of hand towels and toilet rolls, which impacts the comfort score.
While the property is well-equipped with modern amenities, several reviews mention issues with ovens, hot water, Wi-Fi, and a desire for additional items like a hot tub or barbecue. Maintenance responsiveness is good, but the presence of several small issues lowers the score.
The property has made efforts to provide a welcoming experience, though there have been inconsistencies with welcome packs. It's important to note that while gifts can enhance the experience, they are subject to change and not guaranteed.
About this property
Axmouth, 0.7 miles. Enjoying a superb location nestling in the picturesque countryside near Axmouth in Devon, is this stunning country house, The Stone House. Perfect for large gatherings of family and friends, The Stone House offers the ultimate in country living. The stone floored entrance hall to the property offers a hint of the grandeur of the accommodation within and this continues as you enter the elegant sitting room which has a beautiful feature open fireplace, an ample seating area, picture windows with views over the gardens and French doors which open onto the idyllic grounds, making this the perfect sociable space. The farmhouse breakfast kitchen has everything you need for rustling up delicious food for your holiday party and you can step into the formal dining room with its feature period dining table which is all set up for fabulous dinner parties with appealing French doors opening outside. If you want to get away from the hustle and bustle of the house then there is an inviting snug complete with a TV which is ideal for kicking back and chilling out. A superb feature of the property is the separate annex which offers an open-plan living space with a small kitchen, sitting room, double bedroom and private bathroom. There is a bedroom for everyone with additional boudoirs including three more doubles and a twin bedroom so whatever combination of guests you have, it’s all covered at The Stone House. The bedrooms are stylishly presented and offer enchanting views over the gardens. Talking of the gardens, here there is a wonderful space for bringing the party outside with extensive lawns, an orchard, rose gardens and a wildflower meadow; imagine how much fun the children will have exploring all this space. The adults can make the most of the outside space too by relaxing on the terrace and enjoying drinking and dining alfresco. Talking of exploring, the house is perfectly situated to discover all kinds of gems so why not get out and about? Axmouth village is chocolate-box pretty with thatched cottages, an attractive church, a charming harbour and a couple of traditional country pubs and is just a few minutes’ walk away. Lyme Regis is a short drive away and has a good selection of amenities as well as a museum, an aquarium and some great beaches. The market town of Axminster is also not far as is Seaton with its famous tramway taking you from Seaton to Colyton and well worth a trip. Other attractions worth checking out include Dinosaurland Fossil Museum, Tunnel Tree Tops high ropes and zip wire, Axe Valley Wildlife Park, Pecorama and Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens. For a taste of the country life, pay a visit to The Stone House.
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
Five bedrooms: 1 x double with en-suite with bath, walk-in shower, basin and WC, 3 x double, 1 x twin.
Bathroom with bath, walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Bathroom with bath, basin and WC.
Kitchen.
Utility.
Dining room.
Sitting room.
Snug.
Separate kitchenette and sitting room in annex
Central heating with woodburning stove.
Two electric ovens, grills and hobs, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, three dishwashers, wine chiller, hairdryers.
Four TVs, Bluetooth stereo, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Private parking for 6 cars.
Walled gardens, rose garden, meadow, lawns (open metal fencing to adjoining fields), patio area, furniture.
One well-behaved dog welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 1.9 miles, pub 0.5 miles.
Note: Logs are not included for the fires.
Note: Standard stairgates will not fit the wide staircase at this property so please bear this in mind when booking.
Note: There are internal steps and bedroom 5 has restricted headroom so please bear this in mind when booking.
Reviews (14)
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Barry
The Stone Cottage was a wonderful property. The rooms were spacious, had tall ceilings, were extremely light with large windows to enjoy the surrounding extensive grassed tidy garden and the open countryside, and were tastefully furnished. The kitchen was generally well equipped. The house accommodated 4 couples very well EXCEPT that one of the so-called bath/shower rooms was in fact just a WC. This is a MIS-DESCRIPTION - made worse by the fact that our lead traveller telephoned Sykes to confirm the facilities pre-booking and was misled then, too. We required and expected 4 bath/shower rooms but did not get them. SYKES AS AGENT. Sykes were very slow to reply to messages sent from the lead travellerâs account pre-visit, or sent meaningless or incomplete replies which in turn had to be queried again. Phone calls had to be made to chase up. When eventually answered (typical wait time 15/20 mins) call centre staff could not provide any additional information to help to resolve queries. Sometimes they called back and sometimes they did not. In one case the call staff memberâs personal style came across as argumentative when asked about feedback published on site describing ârickety outdoor furnitureâ. (However, the faulty wi-fi later reported from on-site was resolved by a local contractor early in our stay)
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Kathryn
Cushion covers werenât available. We all had a fabulous week there and we were very comfortable.
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Nigel
IT IS SPACIOUS, COMFORTABLE AND A LOVELY LOCATION. LOOKS OLD BUT ONLY ABOUT 10 YEARS OLD, SO PRETTY UP TO DATE. HOWEVER, THERE ARE A FEW "TIRED FEATURES" WHICH SHOULD BE ATTENDED TO. THESE ARE LISTED HERE: 1. TV'S NEED UPDATING 2. TV LOUNGE SETTEES NEED REPLACEMENT - UNCOMFORTABLE 3. FULL CLEANING REQUIRED - SOME DUST/DIRT BEHIND/UNDER BEDS 4. MORE CUPS NEEDED - CONSIDERING THERE COULD BE 10 ADULTS STAYING 5. SOME SECURITY LIGHTS NOT WORKING 6. ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF REPLACEMENT BULBS REQUIRED 7. MAIN TABLE CLOTH SPARES SHOULD BE SUPPLIED 8. TWO BROKEN GLASSES WERE FOUND IN CUPBOARDS - NOT BROKEN BY US, BUT ODD TO FIND THEM! 9. HEAVY KITCHEN DOOR NEEDS PROPER DOOR STOP - WHILST IT IS A FIRE DOOR, DO NEED ABILITY TO HOLD OPEN WHEN IN CONSTANT USE