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Glenisla

Sidmouth, Devon
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Sleeps 6
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 1
Change Sat
Dogs welcome 2
4 star
Waterside Views
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Towels for hire
Fishing on site / nearby
Internet access
Enclosed garden / patio
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
Beach within easy reach
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At a glance

  • Great for a family getaway, with a park and riverside walk on the doorstep
  • Elegant period property offers comfort and convenience across three floors
  • Enjoy an evening stroll along the Esplanade or quiet time in your private courtyard garden

Property code: OC-JBGLEN

This three-bed Victorian terrace artfully combines original period features with stylish modern interiors. Located slightly off the beaten track in a quiet part of Sidmouth convenient for the town, between the River Sid and the pebbly beach (300 metres), it’s ideal for an extended family plus one dog, as The Ham park and garden are within 50 metres for little legs (furry and otherwise) to run around in. It even boasts a courtyard garden and sea views from the house.

Admire the Victorian good looks of this well-presented house before being welcomed in by its homely rooms over three storeys. Downstairs, the open-plan lounge/diner makes a practical space if you want to keep an eye on younger family members or if people want to do different things. Meanwhile, the cook of the group can be rustling up a holiday feast in the well-equipped kitchen. Up on the first floor, you’ll find one spacious double with a chair in the big bay window offering sea views, plus a bright twin, both with ornamental fireplaces. Up again, there’s the final calming double bedroom, complete with a characterful dormer window. Outside, a shared gate leads to a planted area with a bench to watch the world go by. To the rear, there’s an enclosed, furnished courtyard garden with pretty pots and seating.

Take a stroll along The Esplanade if the pebbles get too much and soak up the Regency splendour of this vibrant town. Walk further afield as the South West Coast Path connects Sidmouth to other Lyme Bay coastal resorts. Check out Jacob’s Ladder with its great views and take the wooden steps up to historic Connaught Gardens with its pretty displays and bandstand. Or, for something completely different, make some new friends at the free-to-visit Donkey Sanctuary, 3 miles out of town.

  • 3 bedrooms – 2 double, 1 twin
  • 1 bathroom – 1 bathroom with shower, 2 cloakrooms with WC, vanity units in each bedroom
  • Gas cooker, fridge, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine
  • Spin dryer
  • Welcome pack
  • Travel cot, highchair
  • Night storage heaters, convector heaters, electric fire
  • Bed linen and towels available to hire, please bring your own beach towels
  • Garden, bench, enclosed courtyard garden, outdoor furniture
  • Parking in a public car park
  • Pub and shop 350m, beach less than 0.5 miles
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 2 dogs allowed. Additional charges may apply

Charlotte Johnson-King

This property is personally managed by Charlotte.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 19 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Helen 20th October 2024

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Great place and great location. Love it !

Reviewed by Julie And Michael 13th October 2024

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When we arrived so nice to have welcome goodies. The cottage was really cosy and was home from home. The location is perfect for both the seafront and the Byes park. The town centre is really nice with good independent shops. The highlight of our holiday was a day at the donkey sanctuary. Good idea to read the book about sanctuary in cottage beforeRead more visit . Will Definately return. Parking was a bit of concern. But we purchased a permit for the week which was also useful in other car parks. A fantastic break thankyou . Hide

Reviewed by Eric 23rd September 2024

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We have just had a week in this lovely comfortable and very well equipped cottage. Also great location, quiet with no traffic but yet two minutes from sea front, shops and bars and restaurants. The added bonus was a week full of warm sunshine every single day. Well recommended.

Reviewed by Fiona 16th September 2024

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We stayed at Glenisla for a week as a group of six adults and 1 dog. The accommodation was just what we required and was very clean and tidy. We managed very well even with just the one shower. Having sinks in all the bedrooms and 2 separate toilets worked very well. The beds were comfortable. We booked towels and linen and all the beds were made uRead morep on our arrival. The kitchen was stocked with everything you could possibly need. The living space was comfortable and the Wi-Fi pleased the younger adults in our group. Communication between the company was excellent. Glenisla is only a few minutes walk from the seafront and shops which can provide you anything you might have forgotten. We were very lucky with the weather and we were able to do lots of walking and swimming in the sea. We would certainly choose the accommodation again. Hide

Reviewed by Mary 8th September 2024

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This house could not be bettered for being quiet, yet very close to both the sea and the shops and amenities of the High Street. Having vanity units in each bedroom and 2 toilets make it ideal for a mixed party as well as for a family group. This was my 25th booking for this house, and I am already looking forward to next year's visit.

Reviewed by Denise 7th July 2024

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Glenisla is a lovely spacious home and perfect accommodation for a holiday in Sidmouth. The rooms are generously sized and the back yard ideal for sitting out. Being set back in private gardens is lovely. Stepping out on to the ham is perfect for dog owners. And it's all a short stroll to the seafront, shops, tourist information centre & all amenitRead moreies. We recommend visiting the sidmouth trawler for fresh fish & seafood. We highly recommend Glenisla & hope to stay again Hide

Reviewed by Liam 26th June 2024

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We wife, myself, and our 8 year old cockapoo recently returned from a lovely week at Glenislea. The location is fantastic: 50m to a park, where people were having picnics and barbecues (and perfect for that early morning or late evening walk with the dog). The park includes a securely fenced play area - ideal if you have children. 100m to the seafrRead moreont promenade, just by the lifeboat station, and also 100m to the local independent shops, pubs, and cafes. Sidmouth has the added bonus that it is still bustling, even out of season. The house is is secluded, and set back, but still has views of the park, play area, and sea views. It is spacious, with a large lounge and diner on the ground floor, together with a kitchen and downstairs WC. The first floor has a large double bedroom at the front, a separate twin room, shower room, and separate WC. Whilst the 2nd floor has another double bedroom. There is a small private, and tidy courtyard to the rear. The beds are very comfortable! As each day went by, we became more and more relaxed, and it was great to dump the cars at the end of each day, in the local car park (20m away), and dine out in one of the many nearby pubs and restaurants. Most of the pubs, cafes, and shops in Sidmouth are dog friendly too, which was a bonus for us. I do recommend purchasing an e-permit for parking in the local car parks (25 for 7 days), which is also valid in all East Devon council car parks, so handy if venturing further afield. We would happily recommend Glenislea to friends and family, if they were considering a break in this lovely part of East Devon. Hide

Reviewed by Jennifer 25th June 2024

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Reviewed by Paul 9th June 2024

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We had a very enjoyable stay, hopefully we'll return soon. Thank you.

Reviewed by Kay 19th May 2024

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Another lovely stay at this property , We love Sidmouth and the location is perfect for our needs , Thank you

Reviewed by Alison 12th May 2024

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We really enjoyed our stay at no 8 so convenient for our friend who has poorly hip It was nice to not have to use the car we Will DEFINATELY be booking again

Reviewed by Michael 1st October 2023

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Excellent location, play park outside the door, beach and town all in 5 mins walk, definitely worth buying a weekly parking permit from East Devon. We had a very comfortable stay, house is very well equipped, I would happily live there.

Reviewed by Kim 24th September 2023

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Glenisla was close to all amenities, it was lovely not needing a car for a week. The property was a lovely family home with everything you would need. We're looking forward to staying again next year.

Reviewed by June 17th September 2023

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Reviewed by Mary 10th September 2023

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My friends and I have booked this property every year - bar one - since 1999. It has been constantly improved and the facilities upgraded, and with its exceptionally convenient location, we hope to come back again and again.

Reviewed by Kirk 25th June 2023

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Reviewed by Ruth 12th June 2023

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Reviewed by Alan 7th June 2023

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Nice house with plenty of room in a great position very close to the centre and the beach, we had a great time there.

Reviewed by Alison 7th May 2023

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