About this property
Stoney House is a former coaching house dating from 1821 set within a beautiful large walled garden in the market town of Axminster within walking distance to local shops, restaurants and cafe bars, along with a weekly market.
Stoney House sleeps eight guests in four spacious bedrooms. The property has the added benefit of a lovely walled garden and has a large barn which makes an ideal function room/games which would make a great space for a family celebration.
The property backs onto the local sports facilities which includes 2 Tennis/Basket Ball Courts, a gym and local swimming pool and nearby football pitch.
Axminster is well known for River Cottage Canteen and Hugh Fearneley-Whittingstall's Headquarters is only a short distance away making this a great base for exploring or even just to unwind and get back to nature, yet it's only a short distance to the Jurrasic Coast.
Discover the history and heritage of this town at the local museum, explore the East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, walk for miles in the stunning countryside and ancient woodlands, and explore the Axe Valley rivers – spotting otters and kingfishers along the way.
The East Devon Way footpath and Buzzard Route cycle track pass close to the town, while the mudflats of the Axe estuary are superb for birdwatching with curlew, oystercatcher, and egret.
Axminster is also an excellent touring centre within easy reach of the Blackdown Hills, Hardy's Dorset, and the picturesque coastal resort of Lyme Regis, famous for its fossils.
With excellent rail links to London and Exeter, Axminster is a very popular town, with the best of Devon and Dorset on its doorstep.
Available for Short breaks, please contact our office for more information on 01297 443550
Nearby points of interest
- Lyme Regis Museum
- Beer Beach