Buddlewall is an historic farmhouse with vast amounts of character and really lovely gardens.
The farmhouse has a stunning contemporary kitchen with a range cooker, a huge sociable island and gorgeous stone flooring.
There is a 'formal' dining-room in one of the panelled reception rooms, complete with a huge inglenook fireplace and open fire.
This light-filled oak-framed dining-room seats all 12 guests easily. There is direct access outside too.
This is the sitting-room with a wood-burning stove, deep comfortable sofas and a lovely warm atmosphere.
Such a lovely spot for for dining al fresco.
There is a superb range cooker in the original inglenook fireplace.
The kitchen is equipped as a true home-from-home.
Wonderful original features.
This dining-room still has its historic wooden panelling.
Dining at Buddlewall will be a truly memorable experience.
Eating in the garden-room is just as much fun, especially on a summer evening.
End the day in the fabulous sitting-room. There is a cupboard full of games and DVDs for you to enjoy.
This is the other side of the main sitting-room. The stairs lead up to the master en suite bedroom.
As well as the gardens around the farmhouse there is a small meadow and a little bridge over the river (please supervise children at all times).
Looking across the bridge to the meadow.
This is the master bedroom at the top of the stairs from the sitting-room.
There are some lovely pieces of antique furniture that add to the character of this happy family holiday home.
This is the en suite bathroom for the master bedroom.
Linked by a door to the master bedroom is this family room with a double and a single bed. This room also has separate access from the central staircase.
Another view of the 'family' room. With the link door closed this serves as a fully independent bedroom with a further door to the landing and access to the family bathroom.
This lovely single bedroom looks out to the front of the farmhouse. The family bathroom is across the corridor.
The very stylish family bathroom (the bath is up one step from the rest of the bathroom) is a brand new addition to the farmhouse.
Another view of the spacious family bathroom.
This double bedroom has access to the landing with the family bathroom as well as to the shower-room on the other side. The ceiling is part of the amazing character of this farmhouse!
The door to the left leads to a little landing and stairs to the shower-room and the lower ground floor bedroom. There's a door to the right (just out of shot) which leads to the landing with the family bathroom.
This is the twin bedroom on the first floor.
The outlook from this bedroom is at the near end of the farmhouse as you approach down the lane.
The shower-room is shared by the blue double bedroom and the lower ground floor bedroom.
As with the family bathroom, this is a lovely contemporary room.
There's a handy utility room.
This is the lower ground floor bedroom. This room sleeps 3 guests in 3 single beds, two of which can be pushed together to create the effect of a double. They are not 'zip and link'.
The other single bed is in the corner of the lower ground floor bedroom.
This is the wonderful view down over the farmhouse from the gardens at the rear.
Welcome to Buddlewall.
This is the harbour at Lyme Regis - there is a lovely sandy beach here too.
There is a huge sandy beach at Exmouth if that is what your children prefer - though there is also plenty of sand at Lyme Regis too.
The stunning Jurassic Coast is just a very short drive away from Buddlewall.
The Jurassic Coast is just waiting to be explored. This is the beach as it stretches away from Burton Bradstock.
This is the view from the top of Golden Cap - Dorset's iconic landmark an easy drive across the east Devon border.
Buddlewall
39796.1 miles N of Lyme Regis | Sleeps 12 + 2 cots*
7 Nights from £1406
Mrs Dorsman June 2022
Good cottage for a large gathering of family and friends. Very spacious and clean. Beautiful gardens and outside space, including picnic meadows. Enough parking space for five cars. Table tennis and croquet equipment provided. There were, however, several broken and missing items, which was rather disappointing. Customer service was prompt and efficient and the reported problems were dealt with quickly. The WiFi signal is poor and only works in a few areas. It is almost impossible to get a mobile phone signal anywhere inside the house - fine if you don't need to work while on holiday! The garden table is too small for 12 people, so eating outside wasn't an option for us, unfortunately. The conservatory dining room was a good alternative though, and we tended to eat there. The shortcomings are easy to put right, and on balance we would stay here again. ...
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Reply from Classic Cottages
Thank you so much for your lovely comments - its is great to read that the property worked so well for your family gathering. The Customer Service Team are so glad that they were able to help and are always pleased to assist. Buddlewall is a historic property with lots of features but thick walls are a certainty - if technology is a must we would possibly suggest a newer build! It is great to read that you would stay again and would love to assist you making a booking. Sarah, Customer Support ...
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Mrs Gadsden February 2022
Fantastic stay
Mrs Jackson June 2021
Just delightful thank you.
Mrs McLean December 2021
Buddlewall is a beautiful old farmhouse, full of charm and character. It is incredibly spacious, perfect for a big family get together. The layout and many rooms and hidden corners lent themselves to many fun games of hide and seek for the kids. It is decorated to a very high standard with modern fittings blending in beautifully with the antique furnishings. The surrounding gardens, rivers and countryside are a perfect getaway and many lovely walks can be found right from the door. We will definitely be staying here again!...
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Mrs Lanning October 2021
What an absolutely lovely farmhouse. I have never stayed in such a spotless property before, being coeliac and dairy intolerant I usually have to clean everything in the kitchen including drawers as crumbs get into them, not here. There were 10 of us but so much space, especially in the kitchen where several of us could prepare meals and not get under each others feet. The photos don't do the farmhouse justice and seemed larger. We loved the different levels, the character, the beams which we knew about (although the 3 tall adults did bump their heads a few times ??) and the three staircases were fun getting used to and also handy so as not to go through each others rooms. The beds were all very comfortable and enough bathrooms to accommodate all of us. The table tennis table was used everyday (we also took extra bats to play doubles) and there was space for our badminton net on the top flat part of the garden. The peace and quiet of the surrounding area was just what we needed and there were some lovely walks. We all highly recommend the farmhouse, didn't want to leave and will certainly book again in the future. Thank you Buddlewall for a truly lovely break ??...
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