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1 Living Room

1 bedroom

1 bathroom / shower

private carport

Converted stables on two floors, Little Roost adjoins the Roost next door, a long cottage next to the mossy bridge over the River Lym which leads down the A recently refurbished, one bed self-catering cottage - ideal for two - romantic rural retreat only one mile from Lyme Regis town and the Jurassic coast. Walk to local pub 10 mins, 5 min drive to Lyme Regis town or leave the car behind and follow lovely riverside walk to the town and beach (20 minutes). 

Original stone walls with oak beams and contemporary interior. Downstairs: kitchen / living room - fully equipped modern kitchen & dishwasher etc, table, large sofa, chairs, TV with DVDs and iPhone charger/radio. Gas CH. 
Upstairs: double bedroom with luxury cotton sheets and towels (please bring your own beach towels). En suite bathroom: walk in waterfall shower. 

If you're visiting River Cottage HQ we are 10 mins drive away and 12 mins to River Cottage Canteen in Axminster town.

Little Roost lies at one end of historic, former coaching house, The Roost, situated on an idyllic country road near the River Lim. Private parking and roof terrace garden. Great any time of year for a relaxing break or cosy, autumn/winter escape offering best of both country and coastal walks with stunning local scenery.

Set in an area of outstanding natural beauty, Little Roost is on the East Devon / Dorset borders. Walk to the village shop and Talbot Arms pub via ancient woodland footpath full of bluebells and wild garlic in springtime. From just outside The Roost you can take the East Devon Way footpath following the river right down to the beach with numerous friendly cafes, gourmet restaurants and the famous Cobb. A paradise for walkers, country and nature lovers: easy access for coastal walks and local country trails. 


ON ARRIVAL 
Welcome starter provisions: Six fresh farm eggs, bread, tea, coffee, milk, Dorset biscuits, wine and fresh flowers. Full WIFI available
Private parking in car port adjoining cottage. Leave the car behind and relax. 
Nearest train station Axminster (Exeter - London Waterloo SW trains). Taxi (12 mins) or bus from Axminster station.

 

Neighborhood

The Village of Uplyme is a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty on the Devon/ Dorset borders, one mile from Lyme Regis town and the Jurassic coast. Little Roost is situated opposite the River Lym pathway - a 25 minute walk down to the town and the sea.  It's ten minutes walk to the village pub and the local shop selling fresh local bread, cakes, regional beers, papers and a good selection of groceries.  The village tennis courts are open in spring and summer and it's a popular area for walkers all year round. 

River Cottage HQ is a 12 minute car journey away in nearby Musbury. 

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