Starfish Cottage is a very comfortable, well equipped cottage, with modern furnishing and decoration. Heating is provided by an electric convector heater in each room. Parking is available adjacent to the cottage, and there is a laundrette and pay phone on site. One well behaved pet is welcome outside peak season. In detail, the cottage comprises:-
Lounge / Diner with colour TV, DVD player and radio, with patio doors leading to steps onto a private lawn and picnic table.
Kitchen with an electric hob oven, fridge with freezer box and a microwave; all cooking equipment is provided.
Two bedrooms - one double and one twin;
Bathroom with a bath with electric shower over, wash basin and WC.
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The Area
Stoneleigh Holiday Village is set within the Jurassic Coast World Heritage coastline, in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with views over Weston Coombe to the sea, adjoining The Donkey Sanctuary. Sidmouth is just 2 miles and Exeter and M5 only 12 miles. The beach, just one mile away, is reached by a steep path. Surrounded by land owned and managed by the National Trust there is a myriad of walks encompassing heathland, wooded coombes, cliffs and beaches. In the heart of the Heritage Coast, Stoneleigh provides the ideal setting for nature lovers and ramblers. Many footpaths and quiet lanes join the villages tucked amongst the hills and valleys. The fishing village of Beer, peaceful Branscombe and the floral parks of Sidmouth are only a few minutes away by car.
For those of you who wish to explore the West Country, this is an ideal touring centre. To the east is Dorset, Lyme Regis and ‘Thomas Hardy’ country; to the north lies Exmoor and the Doone Valley. West leads to Exeter with its magnificent cathedral, Torquay - ‘The English Riviera’, and Dartmoor.
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Things To Do
The leisure facilities include a superb indoor pool and your family village pub offers good reasonably priced food.
Within the leisure centre is a Mini-Gym, Sauna and Solarium, while in the landscaped gardens you will find a Tennis court, Crazy golf, Skittles, and a Childrens Play Park ( charges apply to some facilities ).
During the main season and weekends there is family entertainment, cabaret, music, dancing, discos, karaoke, prize bingo, family quizzes, children's magician, party nights and barbecues.
There are plenty of sporting facilities available close by, with numerous golf courses, sailing centres, sea and coarse/game fishing, riding and pony trekking – even flying.
Top attractions within the local area include :-
The Donkey Sanctuary Right next door, and free to get in. Great for children and adults alike.
Open all year round. Good restaurant/café, and a shop for all those donkey essentials!
Pecorama - Beer A ‘must visit’ attraction for the family. A mile of train rides, with tunnels
And great views of the fishing village of Beer.
Norman Lockyer Observatory – Sidmouth This could be your chance to look through a real telescope. Ring to check when open to the public.
Seaton Tramway Lovely views from the open top tram over the Axe estuary. The line runs from Seaton to Colyford.
Bicton Park Just ten minutes up the road is Bicton Park with its tropical houses, ornate lakes and a railway which takes you around the grounds. A good day out for the family.
Branscombe Mill/Bakery and Forge Just 5 minutes away, these buildings are owned by the national trust. See them, then take a walk down a flat easy path to the thatched Shanty restaurant on Branscombe beach, where the red clay of Devon meets the chalk of Dorset. Quite idyllic.
Crealy Adventure Park A big day out for the family with lots of rides, and something for everyone.