The Stone House, Seaton, Devon

Devon. Sleeps up to 10

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.

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