A delightful semi-detached annexe set in the owners beautiful grounds, conveniently just off the A35 Axminster- Honiton road, in the village of Wilmington. Nearby is St Cuthburts church dating back to the 13th century and Castle Hill of historical interest.The Blackdown Hills an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is perfect for walking, cycling and horse riding right on the doorstep.
The market towns of Axminster with the Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall River Cottage canteen, and Honiton ‘The town in the country’ are 10 minutes drive both with sports centres, swimming pools, and mainline railway stations.Honiton is also famous for its lace and antiques.
The JurassicCoast beaches at Seaton and Beer are 10 miles and Lyme Regis 20 minutes drive.
Accommodation:
2 steps to entrance with patio sliding doors.
Large open plan Lounge, with Dining and spacious Kitchen areas.
Stairs to Bedroom 1:Double.
Shower Room: Shower, basin, toilet.
Facilities:
Bed linen/towels inclusive.
Electricity/electric heating inclusive.
Combination microwave/grill/oven and 2 ring hob.
Fridge with 3* ice box.
Washing machine.
Travel cot
Folding bed, please request on booking.
TV.
DVD.
Wi-fi.
Outdoor Facilities:
Garden to front of property plus shared use of owners large pretty and well maintained gardens.
Garden furniture.
Summer house.
Secure bike storage.
Parking in private drive.
Additional Information:
Saturday changeover.Regret no pets and children over 18 months.Welcome tea tray on arrival.Non-smokers only.
The owners can offer a pick-up service from Honiton or Axminster rail stations on arrival/departure, available on request.
The A35 has good bus connections.Buses stop at the bottom of the drive (Monday to Saturday).2-hourly services operate in both directions (Honiton/Exeter or Axminster) with connecting services by bus (e.g. to Lyme Regis) or by train e.g. to Salisbury or London-Waterloo.A bus service (4 times daily) also operates to Taunton and in the other direction to Colyton/Seaton, with a connection to the Jurassic Coast Bus.
Little Orchard Lea is situated in the grounds of Orchard Lea Cottage.
Short Breaks:
These are available all year.
PRICES 2013
LITTLE ORCHARD LEA. NR AXMINSTER, DEVON
Saturday changeover
Weeks beginning
Property price per week
Short breaks
5th January – 16th March
£262
These are available out of season.
October to March excluding school and bank holidays.
3 nights 70%
4 nights 80%
5 nights 90%
of property price.
23rd March – 6th April
£319
13th April – 20th April
£286
27th April – 18th May
£286
25th May
£378
1st June – 8th June
£330
15th June – 6th July
£378
13th July – 24th August
£475
31st August
£378
Extras available
7th September
£347
Wi-Fi
Travel Cot. Folding bed.
Regret no children over 18 months.
14th September
£319
21st September
£286
28th September – 12th October
£262
19th October – 26th October
£319
This property is open all year
2nd November – 14th December
£262
21st December – 28th December
£475
Customer Reviews:
'Thanks very much for a lovely stay. Cream tea was delicious. Very comfortbale and family friendly with a little one in tow. Would recommend Lyme Regis, Abbotsbury Farm, especially if you have children. Loved the scenery: rolling hills. Also liked learning about the history at Orchard Lea/seeing old pics of the place.' Peter & Lynne & baby Henry 6-10 May 2013.
'We both had a very enjoyable & busy week. Made very welcome on arrival & the cream tea was very nice! Accommodation was very nice & comfortable. Many thanks for recommending Beer. Loved it!!' John & Elaine
'We enjoyed our stay at Little Orchard Lea. On arrival we were made to feel very welcome and found the accommodation to be of a very high standard'. Mrs Kelly - July 2012
'We had a lovely week - very comfortable & relaxing & the owners made us very welcome' Maureen & Ken Bailey - August 2012