St Giles Cottage is on a quiet lane, with a little river running beside.
Sidmouth is a stone's throw from Sidbury - a fabulous Regency Town with long promenade, dramatic cliffs, pebbled beaches - sand at low tide - and lovely shops to browse in.
The cottage has a pretty garden where you can sit and listen to the river just across the little lane.
There is plenty of light in this lovely room. The bay window looks out towards the little bridge over the river ( there are privacy net curtains for those who wish )
The cottage has a very spacious living/dining room with a huge fireplace and woodburning stove.
The window seat is another lovely feature in this welcoming cottage
Another view of St Giles cottage on a quiet lane set back from the village, with a little river beside.
Looking down the garden in the other direction.
This image is taken from the nature reserve across the lane. A lovely peaceful place to walk, sit, and relax. The cottage is the left hand property
The kitchen is the first room that you enter - though there is a second door -with a very useful porch - into the living room
This is the master bedroom. There is a lovely view over the river to the nature reserve on the other side, and up the hill ito the heart of the historic village
Another view of the comfortable master bedroom.
This is the en-suite shower room for the master bedroom,
This is the second double bedroom. This room has views over the fields.
The single bedroom looks out to the back of the cottage, over its garden. There are four steps up to this room.
The family bathroom has a bath and a fitted shower.
The quirky layout of this characterful cottage adds to its charm.
The car parking-area is at the end of the garden but there is roadside parking to the front of the cottage if you prefer.
This lane leads over the bridge and into the village. If you take the track to the left over the bridge it leads to a wonderful nature reserve.
There are plenty of local footpaths to explore. For the energetic, Sidmouth is only three miles away!
This is Sidbury - taken from the top of the lane that runs past the cottage.
Another view of the reserve across the road, looking back towards the row of cottages. The white cottage in view is the neighbour to St Giles (which is behind the trees).
Facing east along the stunning Jurassic Coast towards Dorset, taken from the end of the promenade at Sidmouth.
This is the western end of Sidmouth - with the famous Jacobs Ladder set of steps to the beach. There is a great cafe at the top.
This is just what a holiday here is all about.
There is a wonderful route between Sidmouth and Budleigh Salterton - well worth exploring for the fabulous views. This is Sidmouth.
The rolling green lanscape of this Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
The east Devon Jurassic coastline is stunning. This is the fishing village of Beer - like stepping back in time with the fishing boats pulled up on the beach.
St Giles Cottage
30032.7 miles N of Sidmouth | Sleeps 4 + cot*
7 Nights from £482
Mr Parkes August 2025
Lovely, comfortable, well equipped and clean cottage and in a fabulous location. Stairs to the 1st floor would be difficult for those with mobility issues but the owners mention this in the description and they have done all they can by fitting excellent stair hand rails. Description mentions that the parking space is suitable for a small car but I managed to get my large Audi A6 estate into the space providing the passengers hopped out first, so no need to let this put you off this lovely cottage. Slept with the window open every night so that I could hear the calming sound of the river (very few cars pass by)....
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Mr Selby June 2025
This is a charming older property in a pretty village location next to a river. The living room was very spacious and full of character, with light and airy bedrooms. The countryside around it is very attractive. It was near to some lovely coastal towns to visit, and some decent beaches. ...
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Mrs Bloor April 2025
Overall a lovely place to stay.
Mr Love May 2025
The cottage was well equipped and comfortable. Reluctant to use the recently installed wood burner - too much effort - although did put heating on occasionally as it did bet a bit cool. Thanks to owner for nice wine + in fridge on arrival + for very thoughtful and well equipped kitchen +...
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Ms Grant June 2025
Cottage is in an excellent location for trips out. It is a plus that it is situated just off a main road, so easy to get to, but with lovely stream and local walk on the doorstep.
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