Shute Barton

Axminster, Dorset

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Sleeps 10
Bedrooms 5
Preferred changeover day Friday
Minimum stay 3 nights
Number of dogs welcome 2
Acorn rating 5 What's this?
Reference 012039

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About Shute Barton

Dine in the medieval hall or play tennis on the lawns at this impressive manor stay.

Stay in one of Devon’s most important old manor houses. It dates back to 1380 and now, after a major restoration, is an exclusive holiday home with historic significance. The medieval building has one of the largest fireplaces in England as well as many other original features. As the estate is only open to the public four times a year, you’ll have the luxury five-bedroom manor house and its lawns all to yourself.

Whether you’re banqueting in the great hall, surveying the grounds from the 15ft-high medieval window or lounging in its wood-panelled bedrooms, your stay at Shute Barton is sure to be a memorable one.

Beyond the grounds are the picturesque seaside towns of Sidmouth and Lyme Regis. Stop for lunch in one of their many restaurants and cafes after exploring this stunning stretch of the Jurassic World Heritage Coast.

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Features and facilities

Cot & high chair available
Microwave available
Fridge available
Freezer available
Dishwasher available
Washing machine available
Tumble dryer available
Telephone not available
Television available
DVD available
WiFi* available
Open fire / wood burner available
Garden available
BBQ not available

Accessibility

Not accessible

Layout

Ground floor
Entrance hall with stairs rising to first floor and separate spiral staircase to first and second floors, large kitchen, utility, further spiral staircase off the kitchen leading to the north bedroom, dining room with multi-fuel stove and access to the rear garden, sitting room with multi-fuel stove, Great Kitchen (please note that this room is unheated and the fireplace is not operational), lavatory.
First floor
Five bedrooms (2 doubles, one with seventeenth-century panelling and the other with a tall medieval window, two further doubles, 1 of which has a 6' bed can be a twin on request, with en-suite shower rooms, 1 twin) bathroom with electric shower over bath, bathroom with separate shower cubicle.
Second floor
Second floor: medieval hall with original ceiling - this room is open for guests to explore but is unheated.

Notes for visitors

Access: If you would like a copy of the access statement for this cottage please call the team on 0344 800 2070.

Heating: LPG gas central heating included (please note there is no heating in the Great Kitchen and Medieval Hall).

Parking: You may unload and load outside the house and there is ample parking space for cars in the marked area approximately 40 metres from the house.

*WiFi: This is now available, but please note that intermittent connection problems can sometimes occur and should not be relied upon. We are pleased to provide free WiFi at this cottage which is supported by BT.

Garden: To the front of the property there is an enclosed private gravel courtyard and to the rear, a gravelled terrace leading to a level lawn area with borders.
There are also further gardens which visitors can explore.

Fuel: Eco Briquettes are available to purchase at the time of booking at £5 per bag of 12.

Offers: Guests will benefit from a late Sunday checkout of 4pm at this cottage.

Open Days: Shute Barton is available all year round except for public open days. In 2017 these are:-

14 & 15 October

18 & 19 November

Guided tours are available on these days commencing at 10.30am. They last 45 minutes and depart every 15 minutes throughout the day. The last tour departs at 3.45pm.