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Bloomsbury Loft

Axminster, Devon
Visit England rating: 4 stars
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Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 2
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No Dogs
4 star
Complex of properties
Open fire / wood burner
Internet access
Games / Play facilities
Pub nearby
Shop nearby
Beach within easy reach
Family friendly
Parking on site / nearby
Decorated for Christmas
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • With wonderful countryside views, it’s an excellent bird watching location
  • Situated on the Devon, Dorset and Somerset border you’ll have plenty to explore
  • Once owned by Winifred Ashton, actress, author, artist and screen writer
  • The nearest beach can be reached within a 10-minute drive
Property code: BLOLO

Beautifully converted throughout, this delightful barn enjoys wonderful countryside views. Situated on the Devon, Dorset and Somerset border, it is ideally positioned for exploring all three counties, their coastlines and countryside. Enjoy a long day at the beach before returning to the loft for a cosy evening beside the wood burner.

Inside, the open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner has been finished in a traditional country feel with wooden flooring and worktops, timber-framed windows and a calming neutral decor. The kitchen area is small yet well-equipped and the nearby lounge area features comfortable sofas, a cosy wood burner, Smart TV/DVD and a door opening to the exterior. Upstairs, the two delightful bedrooms guarantee a cosy night’s sleep with slanted ceilings, exposed beams and oak furniture. Outside, a large shared garden is equipped with a trampoline, picnic bench and swings for keeping guests of all ages entertained.

Surrounded by picturesque countryside, a range of wonderful walks can be enjoyed directly from the doorstep. The town of Axminster is just 1 mile away and offers a selection of shops, cafes and pubs, while unique dining experiences and cookery classes can be booked at the famous River Cottage HQ, also just a few miles away. Take to the coast to visit Lyme Regis (6 miles), Sidmouth (16 miles) and Beer (10 miles) or head further inland to explore the rest of the Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

  • 2 bedrooms – king size and 1 small twin with 2’6” beds with limited headroom and accessed via 3 steps
  • 1 en-suite shower room with shower and WC
  • 1 bathroom with bath and WC
  • Electric oven, fridge with small freezer compartment, microwave, dishwasher
  • Smart TV/DVD
  • DAB radio/CD/iPod dock
  • TV and Freeview in king-size bedroom
  • Allocated parking for 1 car outside the property & bike storage available
  • Use of laundry room with washing machine and tumble dryer.
  • Wood burner (first basket of logs included)
  • 2 stair gates and bed guards available
  • Large wooden cot available on request in advance - £15 per booking including bedding – payable on arrival
  • Complex of properties
  • Play facilities in owners’ shared garden – play equipment, swings and Wendy house
  • Pubs, shops restaurants 1 mile, beach at Charmouth 10 minutes by car
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 15:30 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • Sorry, no dogs allowed
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £200 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £25. 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 31 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Matt 7th July 2024

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Thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Bloomsbury Loft as family of four (two under 5s). Property is compact, but has everything needed and little people loved the outdoor space. We would use again to explore further.

Reviewed by Philip 15th June 2024

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Great place.Well equipped.Friendly hosts.Central to area.Would highly recommend a visit.And the weather was great.

Reviewed by Sue 29th April 2024

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Lovely cosy cottage, so clean and comfy. Handy location with lots to see and do in the area. We had a lovely short break!

Reviewed by Stephen 14th March 2024

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A lovely place at a very fair price. By necessity we had only a Thurs-Tues period available and Bloomsbury Loft came up trumps with our quick stay in March. Cosy place with all one could require. The heating seemed very efficient and we were never cold. Wifi worked well. Kitchen well equipped. Location useful for anyone who intends to visit a varieRead morety of places along the Dorset/Devon south coast area with the use of a car. Axeminster a 20 minute walk away. Hide

Reviewed by Jenny 16th February 2024

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Lovely stay at Bloomsbury Loft! Very accommodating and loved the scones on arrival. Cottage was clean, comfortable and homely. Will hopefully book again in the future.

Reviewed by Helen 12th February 2024

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We travelled as a family of four, daughters who are 4 and 1, the cottage had everything we could have wanted or needed! Stair gates, highchair, wooden cot (this is extra but just message Tim and he will sort it for you!) non slip bath mats, cleaning products, potty, step, childrens books and games, cafeteria, bottle opener! There was nothing we couRead moreld think of that we didnt have! The garden was brilliant and my 4 yo loved it! The location was perfect for us and Lyme Regis was only 10 mins away! Hide

Reviewed by Rachel 1st February 2024

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Cream tea was a lovely welcome. Thank you. The cottage had all we needed and was cosy and comfy. Plenty of equipment in the kitchen although we didnt really do any cooking. Well located for a day in Lyme Regis. Millers Farm shop 5 mins away did a lovely lunch and had lots of treats. Thank you to our hosts for looking after us.

Reviewed by Helen 7th December 2023

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Reviewed by Daniel 28th October 2023

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Perfect for our half term break exploring Devon and Dorset. Everything we needed.

Reviewed by Lisa 21st October 2023

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Lovely accommodation; very comfortable & our children loved the play area in garden! Great for visiting Jurassic coast & local attractions. Would definitely return!

Reviewed by David 9th October 2023

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Reviewed by Giles 19th August 2023

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Reviewed by Bart 3rd July 2023

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we had a lovely staying in the barn: a warm and sweat (scones) welcome in a very tidy and nice house! this place is ideal located for lovely day-trips in the neighbourhood !

Reviewed by Stephanie 24th June 2023

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Reviewed by Sarah 27th May 2023

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Gorgeous place, in quiet countryside , driving distance to lovely beaches, tourist attractions, My kids loved the play equipment in the garden. Plenty of cooking utensils, pans, plates etc. shower really good, the beds were comfortable. Grateful for use of laundry room too, made packing easier. The only thing I would have liked is a little seating Read morearea in the sun for having a cuppa (but that wasnt expected - but might worth being aware of if you are outdoors people). Hide

Reviewed by Liz 21st May 2023

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A lovely place to stay, so peaceful but handy for travelling to the beach or local amenities. The Loft was like a mini home from home with the bed being especially comfy. Im sure we will be return.

Reviewed by Suzie 18th May 2023

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Reviewed by Hywel 15th May 2023

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Nice touch having scones with jam and cream on arrival. Cottage was very clean and comfortable and well positioned for sightseeing in Devon and Dorset.

Reviewed by Andrew 21st April 2023

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Good location for exploring West Dorset and East Devon. Out of town so nicely quite but close enough to walk into Axebridge. Comfortable and well equipped.

Reviewed by Steven 4th April 2023

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Just perfect! Great location, brilliant facilities. Will definitely be back!

Reviewed by Ian 24th March 2023

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I would recommend the cottage to anyone, there was everything you needed for a short break, and the scones on arrival were a great start to the break. Very clean and a lovely location to get around a lot of places.

Reviewed by Melanie 2nd March 2023

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Lovely cottage and very nice location. Ideal for a short or long break.

Reviewed by Olga 16th February 2023

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Reviewed by Tim 13th February 2023

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This cottage and location is absolutely perfect and was an amazing value in a difficult time. The accommodation had everything we could need and was absolutely spotless! I was actually taken back how nice it was. Well recommend this place always!

Reviewed by Susanne 3rd February 2023

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Very characterful cottage in a nice quiet location, great for exploring the coast. Cottage was well equipped but had a few issues with hot water but nothing major.

Reviewed by Philip 22nd December 2022

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Great location and friendly owners. The cottages were all we hoped for a family Christmas and came complete with Christmas tree. Very warm and cosy.

Reviewed by Julia 30th November 2022

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Bloomsbury loft is a lovely cottage with all the amenities you need for a great holiday. The kitchen is fully equipped and the wood burner was a welcoming extra on cold evenings (even though the heating works perfectly). The master bedroom is spacious, the bed super comfy and the whole apartment was super clean! Parking is just outside. Its a 15 miRead morenutes walk I to Axminster from the cottage and a great base for exploring the Jurassic coast! Id love to come back! Hide

Reviewed by Pamela 23rd November 2022

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The cottage is snug & comfortably furnished.

Reviewed by Rachel 5th November 2022

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Everything about the cottage was exactly what we wanted.

Reviewed by Jacqueline 21st October 2022

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We had an excellent time and would recommend a stay here.

Reviewed by Gaynor 17th October 2022

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Bloomsbury Loft is a lovely place to stay. We enjoyed our cream tea when we arrived. Thanks for that! The layout is great, The main bedroom with en-suite shower/bathroom is fab. The living area is just right for a small family. We were so comfy and cosy in this cottage and felt really at home. The location is perfect. It is just a very short drive Read moreto Axminster which is a lovely Town with plenty of restaurants and take-aways. Charmouth, Beer and Lyme Regis are roughly 15 mins drive. Fabulous! Hide

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