Guests say
Byeways is a well-received holiday cottage in Colyton, Devon, praised for its comfort, picturesque garden, and peaceful location. Guests appreciate its proximity to seaside resorts and the overall quality of their stay, despite minor maintenance issues and suggestions for additional amenities.
The property is generally described as clean, with no major complaints, indicating a high level of cleanliness throughout.
The location is highly praised for its quietness and convenience for exploring the area, including nearby seaside resorts and a winery.
The bungalow is considered comfortable, with a particularly comfy bed mentioned. However, one review notes an old and uncomfortable double bed mattress, slightly lowering the score.
Facilities are generally good, with a well-equipped kitchen and a summer house. Some maintenance issues like a non-charging vacuum cleaner and a bird table needing repair are noted.
There is no mention of gifts or welcome packs being provided or expected, so it is not possible to assess thoughtfulness in this context.
About this property
Situated in beautiful Devon countryside in Whitford, near Musbury, this wonderful detached bungalow offers a great base for your Jurassic Coast adventure. With stunning surroundings and enjoying a village location, Byeways will be the perfect holiday home for a family. Enter into a homely sitting room with a stone fireplace and selection of sofas, perfect for relaxing before planning the day ahead of you.
A spacious and well equipped kitchen offers a place to cook up tasty meals using local produce or trying out new recipes, for the group to enjoy in the adjoining dining room.
A spacious double room boasts tasteful furniture and a view to the pretty garden, with storage for your belongings. The second bedroom is a comfortable twin with both bedrooms serviced by a family bathroom where you can enjoy a soak amongst the bubbles before heading out for the day.
Outside, you will find a wonderful garden full of shrubs and with an extensive lawn area, perfect for al fresco dining, as well as a raised patio and summerhouse to sit and take in the rural views over the Devon countryside beyond.
The village of Whitford is a rural location with stone cottages and thatched building. Surrounded by farmland and situated on the River Axe there is an abundance of pet friendly countryside walks close by. The village hall has a bar night which is open to non residents on Thursday evenings with other events regularly held. The neighbouring village of Musbury offers a pub and a convenience store where you can stock up on essentials, and you can take a stroll through the beautiful countryside at Musbury Castle hillfort. A short drive away you will find the historic market town of Colyton and in terms of beaches, Seaton beach is just over a four-mile drive, where you can explore the Jurassic Coast, enjoy popular water sports and enjoy a stroll in the salty air, before ending your day with a glass of your favourite beverage in hand at one of the local pubs.
Explore picturesque countryside and beaches with a stay at the picturesque Byeways.
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.
Accommodation
Single storey.
Two bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x twin.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Kitchen.
Dining room.
Sitting room
Electric heating with electric fire.
Electric oven, electric hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, microwave.
Smart TV, CD player, radio, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off-road parking for 2 cars.
Rear garden on 3 levels with terrace patio, shrubs and furniture.
Pet-friendly, sorry, no smoking.
Shop 1.1 miles, pub 0.7 miles.
Note: Maximum of two dogs accepted.
Note: Supervise younger children in rear garden
Nearby points of interest
- Beer Beach
Reviews (9)
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Sarah
The only thing was the bins . Someone was putting their empty wine bottles in Byeways bins after the bin men had emptied them . We only had a bit of paper in the recycling bin , when I went to bring them in , the paper had gone but someone had filled it with wine bottles! After they had been emptied! We Donât drink Wine ! !
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Carol
We had a lovely stay in Byeways very comfortable and everything we needed, the summerhouse was nice but needs a bit of tlc as the door doesnât close properly and also the door to the garden from lounge catches but otherwise a very lovely bungalow
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Susan
Drive too steep for us to get the bin down.