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The best sunset views over the estuary
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Shoestring Cottage

Lympstone, Devon
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Sleeps 6
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
Change Sat
Dogs welcome 2
5 star
Downstairs bathroom
Waterside views
Enclosed garden / patio
Open fire / wood burner
Internet access
Pub nearby
Shop nearby
Beach within easy reach
Fishing on site / nearby
Luxury
Romantic
Family friendly
Quirky
Decorated for Christmas
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • Superbly situated on the water’s edge with million dollar views over the Exe Estuary and Powderham Castle
  • A stunning, luxury, waterfront cottage. Oozing contemporary charm and thoughtful design, beautifully appointed with stylish eclectic decor and a great selection of outside spaces for those incredible sunsets
  • Situated in the heart of sought after Lympstone village and within a short stroll to shops, pubs and village train station so you can explore and leave the car behind
  • Sail, kayak, canoe, paddleboard, fish or swim, straight from the door of  Shoestring Cottage
Property code: 86460

Beautifully styled throughout, this luxurious 18th-century cottage in one of Devon’s prettiest villages sleeps six people over three bedrooms and welcomes two canine companions. Offering wonderful views over the Exe Estuary, it’s the ideal bolthole for families, groups of friends or romantic couples who want to explore the Jurassic Coast with their pups by their side. You’re sure to adore the stylish, characterful decor, and your pups are sure to love snoozing by the wood burner each evening.

Accessed via a short footpath or directly from the beach, this historic cottage is a pleasure to explore. Boasting a wealth of original features, artwork and a beautifully-polished concrete floor with underfloor heating, you’ll be in danger of falling in love with this property. Step inside and you’ll find yourself in the bespoke kitchen. Cook up a storm for your loved ones and head to the snug/dining room to eat at the dining table. Alternatively, step out onto the terrace, fire up the charcoal BBQ and dine alfresco – your pups can run free in the enclosed garden while you eat. After dinner, enjoy a glass of wine on the private balcony, chill out by the wood burner in the lounge, or head along the ‘outdoor secret sunset passage’ and treat yourself to a sublime sunset. When it’s time for bed, two separate staircases – both with steep cottage-style stairs – will take you upstairs where you will find three exquisite bedrooms.

Dog are welcome all year on select parts of Exmouth Beach (3.5 miles). They can also enjoy the main part of the beach from October to the end of April. It’s a lovely spot that’s popular with kayakers, kite-surfers, walkers and wildlife enthusiasts. After a great day on the beach, head to Lympstone Manor (1 mile) and treat yourself to dinner at the Michelin-starred restaurant.

  • 3 bedrooms - 1 Master double, 1 double and 1 twin
  • 2 bathrooms - 1 freestanding slipper bath with handheld shower attachment in the master double bedroom and an en-suite WC, shower room with walk-in double shower and WC, and 1 separate WC
  • Range cooker with 2 electric ovens and 5-ring gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, and Tassimo coffee machine
  • Utility room with washing machine
  • Wonderfully unique welcome pack on arrival for guests and for your dogs
  • Travel cot, stairgate, and highchair available on request
  •  Wood burner (first basket of logs included)
  • Smart TV with Amazon Firestick, Netflix, and Amazon Echo in the lounge
  • Enclosed terrace with seating area and a charcoal BBQ, an outdoor secret sunset passage with seating, and a balcony with seating on the shoreline
  • Perfect for Open Water Swimmers and Water-sport enthusiasts
  • Parking is 200 yards away in a public pay and display car park. Free parking can also be found on some of the surrounding streets (subject to availability)
  • Private chef services can be arranged for guests staying at the cottage, subject to availability, please contact our reservations team for further details
  • Beach 3 miles, shop, pub, and restaurant within very easy walking distance
  • Supermarket deliveries available to the cottage. Waitrose, Sainsbury's and Tesco
  • Please note: Due to the property's amazing and unique location, it is accessed via a short footpath of approximately 50 yards so it is not possible to park immediately outside the cottage. Guests unload their belongings whilst temporarily parked on the road and carry them in. The Estuary is over the garden wall which runs directly outside the property’s windows and due to the character of the property, there are 2 steep cottage-style staircases.
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 2 dogs allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £250 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £30. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Helen Gardner

This property is personally managed by Helen.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 21 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Elizabeth 28th December 2024

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Beautiful location & excellent support from owners, when needed.

Reviewed by David 9th November 2024

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Reviewed by Nicole 28th September 2024

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Amazing cottage and a wonderful welcome. Felt like a home from home. Lympstone is a lovely village and the cottage is in the perfect place in this perfect place!

Reviewed by Robin 14th September 2024

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Reviewed by Nigel 7th September 2024

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A beautiful cottage with so many homely touches. We even have the same sofa, microwave and table mats which made us connect with the property and owners. We have holiday lets and were hopefully on the same wavelength. Loved the location and made great use of the train station. A stress free holiday. Thank you.

Reviewed by Lisa 6th July 2024

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If you are considering booking this cottage and it is available, do it! It is a little peace of heaven, in a stunningly beautiful location with picturesque views. Shoestring has everything you need for a comfortable and memorable stay. The owners have thought of every detail to ensure you have a home from home experience, beautiful towels & beds & Read morelinen, together the most thoughtful touches that we kept noticing in the first few days. I dont want to leave and will definitely book again. Hide

Reviewed by Sharon 8th June 2024

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We had a very enjoyable week at Shoestring Cottage. It is comfortably furnished and quite quirky in style which we loved. It's very convenient for the pub, shop and a lovely little cafe which sells good coffee. Being just a few minutes away from the train station we hardly used the car as it was so easy getting around on the train. The view across Read morethe estuary was amazing, especially at sunset. Hide

Reviewed by Erica 18th May 2024

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Pictures do not do justice :-). The location is stunning. Very well equipped and great wi=fi (handy with 3 x early 20's in the house) Local convenience store 5 mins walk away. Although you cannot park at the cottage, it is not a problem. The car park is less than 5 minutes walk

Reviewed by Nikki 11th May 2024

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Absolutly brilliant - fab location and beautiful cottage with everything we needed.

Reviewed by Kelly 13th April 2024

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Our stay at Shoestring Cottage was fantastic! The views, location, proximity to the train were all great. The cottage itself is well fitted, very clean and has a great layout with lots of character. The owners were wonderful and went above and beyond to make our stay comfortable. We would highly recommend this place!

Reviewed by Sarah 6th April 2024

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Cosy and comfortable cottage, really well equipped and in a stunning location. We absolutely loved our holiday!

Reviewed by Neil 2nd April 2024

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Superb location and in close proximity to a good pub, coffee shop, convenience store and train station for day trips. Cottage is well decorated throughout with superb views from the majority of rooms. Highly recommended if youre looking to stay in the area.

Reviewed by Janis 23rd March 2024

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We loved Shoestring Cottage and had a great week even though the weather was not very kind to us. The cottage is warm, comfortable and well equipped. There are good towels and bed linen and generous supplies in the kitchen and bathrooms as well as lots of lovely treats. It felt like a home. Thank you

Reviewed by Christiane 9th December 2023

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We had a great holiday at Shoestring Cottage. The place is very well set up and comfortable. I particularly appreciated the small touches like the dog items and the Christmas decoration. All in all it was the perfect place for our stay. Thank you!

Reviewed by Alan 28th October 2023

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Great place to stay with unique waterside views.

Reviewed by Richard 14th October 2023

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Beautifully located property and superbly appointed.

Reviewed by Stuart 20th August 2023

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Reviewed by Sally 15th July 2023

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Beautiful extremely comfortable cottage in the most idyllic setting. We loved it.

Reviewed by Mark 10th June 2023

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A perfect getaway. Fantastic location. Designed for total relaxation.

Reviewed by William 3rd June 2023

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Amazing location and great for walks. The Swan Inn was very popular for us during our stay

Reviewed by Amanda 6th May 2023

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