Guests say
Wisteria Cottage in Musbury is praised for its beautiful garden, refurbished kitchen, and cleanliness. Guests enjoyed the welcome treats and found the location picturesque, ideal for countryside walks. Some noted the cottage's comfort could be improved with better seating and larger beds, and suggested enhancements to facilities like TV size and kitchenware. The presence of Wi-Fi was appreciated, despite being advertised otherwise.
The cottage received positive remarks for its cleanliness, with guests describing it as clean and tidy.
The location was appreciated for its beauty and tranquillity, with nearby attractions and quiet roads, although access via single track roads was noted.
While the cottage's kitchen received compliments, guests found the seating and bed size less comfortable, suggesting room for improvement.
Facilities like the refurbished kitchen were praised, but there were comments on the need for better TV reception, more crockery, and clearer information on Wi-Fi availability.
Guests were delighted by the welcome pack, which included treats and essentials. However, it should be noted that such gifts are a kind gesture and may not be guaranteed.
About this property
Musbury 1.5 miles.
Wisteria Cottage is one of five delightful Grade II listed stone-built cottages nestled within the peaceful grounds of Little Trill. Surrounded by over three acres of beautifully maintained gardens, this tranquil retreat in the hamlet of Trill offers a safe and scenic environment where children can explore freely and adults can unwind while enjoying the picturesque views of the East Devon countryside.
The cottage is traditionally furnished, offering comfortable and good-quality accommodation with a warm, homely atmosphere. Entry is via three steps leading into a welcoming open-plan ground floor, where the lounge, kitchen, and dining area create a sociable space for relaxing and enjoying meals together. Upstairs, Wisteria Cottage sleeps up to four guests across two bedrooms, one with a double bed and the other with twin beds, making it ideal for couples, small families, or friends. A family bathroom on this floor includes a bath with shower attachment, WC, and basin.
Outside, guests can enjoy a small private patio area with outdoor furniture, perfect for morning coffee or evening drinks. The cottage also benefits from shared access to the wider three-acre grounds, which include a summerhouse and additional seating areas for soaking up the peaceful surroundings.
A thoughtful welcome pack is provided on arrival, featuring milk, tea, and a selection of locally sourced produce and treats to help you settle in and start your holiday with ease.
Situated on the edge of Musbury, a charming village with a shop and friendly pub, Wisteria Cottage enjoys a prime location within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The surrounding landscape is a haven for walkers and nature lovers, with access to the South West Coastal Path and the dramatic Jurassic Coastline. Nearby hill forts such as Musbury Castle and Lamberts Castle offer panoramic views and a glimpse into the region’s rich history.
Little Trill is perfectly placed between Axminster and Seaton, with the popular seaside town of Lyme Regis just four miles away. Visitors can stroll along the iconic Cobb Harbour, explore galleries and independent shops, or enjoy attractions such as the Lyme Regis Aquarium, Marine Theatre, and town museum. Seaton also offers a mile-long beach, Wetlands Centre, and a scenic tramway ride along the River Axe.
For family-friendly adventures, the picturesque fishing village of Beer, the Sidmouth Donkey Sanctuary, and the Axe Valley Animal Park - home to a variety of animals from around the world - are all within easy reach.
Whether you're drawn to coastal walks, bird watching, fossil hunting, or simply relaxing in peaceful surroundings, Wisteria Cottage at Little Trill offers a welcoming and well-positioned base for discovering the beauty of East Devon.
Note: This property can be booked with Refs. 1106399, 1106236, 1106225 and 1106120, together sleeping up to 24 guests.
Musbury is a small village in East Devon lying between the towns of Axminster and Seaton with much of the surrounding unspoilt countryside in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (aonb), and the centre of the village is a designated Conservation Area. There are plenty of spectacular walks in the surrounding landscape of wooded combes, vast areas of heathland, fertile river valleys and breathtaking cliffs or hilltops. The area is rich in wildlife with local nature reserves providing sanctuaries for birdlife including ospreys around the Axe estuary. From Musbury Castle, a hill fort above the village, there are spectacular views of the Axe Valley. Musbury is three miles from picturesque Seaton Bay with its mile long shingle beach on the Jurassic Coastline, a natural World Heritage Site. The attractive fishing port of Beer is also close-by as is the historic town of Axminster, with medieval minster church by the beautiful river Axe, weekly market, a museum containing antique Axminster carpets and ‘River Cottage’ produce shop and café.
Accommodation
Two bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x twin.
Bathroom with bath with shower over, basin and WC.
Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area
Gas central heating.
Electric oven and hob, dishwasher, microwave, fridge with ice box, washing machine.
TV, WiFi, DAB Radio.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Parking for 1 car.
Patio garden, furniture, shared use of three acres of grounds with summerhouse and patio area.
One well-behaved dog welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 1.3 miles, pub 1.4 miles.
Note: There are three steps to the entrance of the property so please bear this in mind when booking.
Please note there is a good housekeeping bond of £150.00 on this property.
Please note that if you wish to book this property for business use/ trades work, please call the office so we can discuss this with the owner first
Reviews (6)
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Michael
3 miles from Musbury village, whichever way you get to the cottage is via long single track roads, however these are quiet roads. The cottage was clean and tidy, basic facilities as described but it does have WiFi which pleased the children, this should be advertised which would help sales I feel especially for families and the fact the phone signal is not the best. Overall a nice little cottage which I would use again. Lastly a nice touch was the treats bag with tea and biscuits, small milk in fridge. Thank you very much.
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Sue
The cottage was clean and comfortable and in a beautiful countryside position. Just two little gripes: there was a double and two twin beds, so we expected crockery etc for at least 4 people - in reality there were only 2 dishes and 3 forks, and a shortage of cutlery in general. The other issue is the WiFi. To be fair, the Sykes holiday site said there was none, but as one of the reviews mentioned that there was working WiFi, I checked through Sykes online chat before I booked and was told there was WiFi. In reality there was none, which made things a little difficult. I think these issues could easily be rectified and I certainly wouldn't want to put anyone off going there, overall it was lovely.
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Shirley
The welcome pack was a lovely and unexpected bonus. Super tea and coffee. The location was truly beautiful. We had wonderful walks and visited some super locations around the area, Beer for one, was so pretty. I would say the kitchen was very good, new and pretty much everything needed was there maybe a bit short on crockery if there were 4 people. The settee was definitely not very comfy and rather small, TV is tiny. A reasonable size one on the wall would be good and an electric wood look fire would give a cosy and homely feel. Bathroom was good plenty of hot water and great water pressure. Bed was rather small for us so not as comfy as we would have liked. We are used to a 5â bed as itâs a bit longer too. A few coat hooks downstairs by the door would be good. The weather was not good at all for our first few days so we did spend a bit longer in the house than we planned. The info on booking states no Wi-Fi we were pleased to find that there was and it worked well for us.