Charming cosy cottage in beautiful countryside

This lovely spacious cottage is adjacent to the owner's house, set in 3 acres of gardens and beautiful countryside in the heart of the East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It's a great base for walking, cycling, touring, shopping, eating and drinking ...and curling up in front of the log fire. Sidbury village is a 20 min walk away. And Sidmouth, on the Jurassic Coast, is just a 4 mile drive. A few days at Filcombe will leave you relaxed, refreshed and keen to come back! Filcombe Farm Cottage is a converted coach house and hayloft - from the days when Filcombe was a working dairy farm. It has been refurbished to a high standard in a contemporary style. We aim to create a home from home experience whether you stay for two nights or two weeks. The kitchen is well equipped and there's a comfortable dining area. The cosy sitting room has lots of guide books and maps to help you plan your time in East Devon. And if you prefer to curl up on the sofas in front of the log burner, there's a bookcase full of novels, piles of magazines, games puzzles and a selection of DVDs. And a plentiful supply of logs. Upstairs you will find a large bathroom - perfect for unwinding after a day walking, touring ... or shopping. The peaceful bedroom looks out over the owner's vegetable garden. Guests are welcome to pick fruit from the trees in the orchard in season. The heated outdoor swimming pool is in the sunniest spot in the garden. It is usually open May to September and guests are welcome to use it on request. Pool towels are available in the separate changing room where there's a shower and toilet. You are welcome to explore the 3 acres of gardens - woodland, lawns, beds and a stream. There's a small treehouse too if you fancy heading back to your childhood! There's space for outdoor dining as well as a BBQ on request. We provide a small welcome hamper - enough for a simple evening meal or a cooked breakfast along with tea and coffee. The hamper usually contains bacon, sausage, bread, butter, milk and eggs - so please let us know of any dietary requirements when you book (vegetarian, vegan, gluten or dairy free etc). Guests have shared access to the extensive gardens and may, on request, use the owner's heated outdoor pool when available (approx. May-September). We live next door to the cottage and are happy to be on hand to help you with recommendations for places to visit, restaurants etc. The Sid Valley is part of the East Devon AONB - rolling hills, farmland, villages, woodland and of course the beautiful Jurassic Coast. Guests like to get out and about in the local area, and also make day trips further afield travelling to Dorset, Somerset, Cornwall, Dartmoor, Exmoor, Bristol etc. Visitors also find the cottage just the right space to relax and unwind - large and comfortable enough to stay put in the cottage and gardens. We've had musicians compose here, and couples celebrate birthdays, anniversaries and even get engaged! We've had people like the area so much they decided to move house! Whatever the reason for your trip you will receive a very warm welcome. You will need a car to get here - we're about a mile from the main road running through Sidbury Village. There's parking right next to the cottage. There's a bus into Sidmouth once a hour - 20 min walk to the bus stop (uphill on the way back!) There are several local taxi firms if you're planning a night out - usually need to book ahead. Details in the Cottage or ask when you book. You will have free wifi access but due to our location the broadband connection can sometimes be slow. Mobile phone reception is poor in the cottage but available if you walk to the end of the entrance driveway! The gardens, including stream, woodland and swimming pool, make the property unsuitable for children but babies can be accommodated on request. We have 3 cats who are not keen on dogs - so I'm afraid we don't allow dogs to come and stay.