Peaceful Eco Countryside Retreat - Views & Garden

Imagine waking up from a peaceful nights sleep, feeling calm and connected to nature, from the comfort of a cosy cabin, nestled in the countryside, a short drive from the magnificent Jurassic Coast. Enjoy the views from the deck and garden on a summers day or stay warm and cosy inside on a chilly winter morning. If you want to unplug from the chaos of everyday life, relax and unwind then this is the place for you. Check out the photos and description to see more. We'd love to welcome you soon The space Make yourself at home in this cosy, peaceful retreat where you can relax and unwind while you take in the wonderful views and peace and quiet of the Axe Valley and the Devon countryside. On arrival, parking, garden, patio and deck. - The cabin has its own garden, patio and deck area - There is easy access via a short gravel path that leads from the driveway - Plenty of room to park on the driveway - The deck and patio provide a perfect space to relax with a morning coffee or an evening drink outdoors and enjoy the wildlife in the garden and the views over the Axe Valley. The garden - A haven for wildlife - Mini nature reserve with wildflowers in the summer, mature trees and a pond, - Plenty of birds, passing badgers, roe deer and hedgehogs and you may even spot the elusive glow worms on a summer evening. - At night there are plenty of bats enjoying the wonderful dark skies - On a clear night the views of the moon and stars are fantastic. Entrance - Enter the cabin via a large, double, sliding patio door from the deck in to the lounge/kitchen/dining area. - There are motion detection lights along the path and over the deck to light the way if you are arriving after dark - The cabin is located within the large garden of our home, but we very much respect the privacy of our guests and have designed the building and location so that the cabin, deck and garden areas are not over-looked by the house. Lounge area A peaceful, relaxing space to admire the view, watch the birds, relax with a book or watch TV with: - Comfortable sofa - Smart TV - Free WiFi - Storage cabinet with shelves and drawers - Beautiful countryside views from the large doors looking over the Axe Valley - Books and leaflets on local attractions - Wildlife guides - Binoculars for some birdwatching - Electric heater to make a warm, cosy space even on a cold winters day Kitchen area For cooking you will find: - Sink - Kettle - Toaster - Combination oven/microwave - Two-ring induction hob - Fridge (with ice box compartment) - Crockery - Cutlery - Pots and pans - Cooking Utensils - Tea, coffee and sugar provided - Salt and pepper provided - An iron, table-top ironing board and clothes airer and provided (stored in kitchen cupboard) Dining area - Folding dining table and two folding chairs can be put away to save space, or opened up and easily moved around inside the space to suit your needs. Workspace - Folding dining table and chairs can be opened up and used as a workspace - Free and reliable WiFi - Electric sockets and USB charging points to plug in any equipment - A lovely workspace with an inspiring view! Bedroom - Peaceful, relaxing space with countryside views from the window - Comfortable double bed - Fresh bedding, pillows towels and blankets provided - Two bedside tables - Two bedside lamps - Nightlight - Set of drawers/shelves to store clothes and any personal items - Hooks with hangers for coats and clothes - Hairdryer - Electric heater to keep you warm and cosy when it’s chilly outside - Entrance to the bedroom is from the lounge En-suite shower room - Walk-in shower - Non-slip shower mat - Washbasin - Large mirror - Toilet - Storage shelf and hooks - Heated towel rail - Shampoo, conditioner and body wash provided - Toilet rolls provided - Fresh towels and bath mat provided - Extractor fan and window Guest access The cabin is a lovely, charming but modern, timber-clad building in a private, secluded area with it's own private deck, garden and entrance. There is plenty of parking on our driveway and there is a sloped gravel path to follow to reach the cabin via a few small steps and the deck. It has it's own private garden area with patio and outdoor seating and a table. It is located within the large garden of our home, but we very much respect the privacy of our guests and have designed the building and location so that the cabin, deck and garden areas are not over-looked by the house. Other things to note Health, safety, Wellbeing and Environment Health, Safety and Wellbeing The health, safety, and well-being of our guests are of utmost importance. For this reason, we use a thorough cleaning process after each check-out. In wet, frosty or icy weather please take care on the deck as this can be slippery. Environment Care for the environment is very important to us so you can enjoy a holiday with a lighter environmental footprint from the comfort of your Eco-Retreat! Below are some of the steps we have taken to make your stay as environmentally friendly as possible: - The accommodation is within the garden of our self-build eco-house and is designed to be as energy efficient as possible. - The cabin is constructed of a timber frame with sheeps wool insulation. - Local, sustainable materials installed by local tradespeople have been used as much as possible. - Low energy lightbulbs and energy and water efficient products and appliances are used as much as possible. - Low energy electric heaters are installed, powered by energy from a renewable energy supplier. - Your booking will plant trees and help wildlife - for every booking we will donate £5 to environmental charities. Half of this will go to The Word Forest Organisation, who will fund the planting of a tree in Kenya and the other half will contribute to the Devon Wildlife Trust Devon Beaver Project, helping to re-establish beavers in our landscape in Devon. Thank You! - All toiletry products supplied are plastic free, we use toilet paper and tissues from 'Who Gives A Crap' (all plastic free and profits are used to fund toilet sanitisation projects throughout the world). - You will find compostable bin liners for food waste in the cabin and all waste will be sorted for recycling. - As much as possible, we have re-used, re-cycled, upcycled or re-purposed items to minimise waste. - We are members of the Plastic Free Lyme Regis Boomerang Bag Scheme, so you will find a handmade fabric bag in your room which you can use during your stay and return to us, or leave at one of the participating shops or business in Lyme Regis. - We have been awarded plastic free approved status by Surfers Against Sewage. - We have been awarded Devon Wildlife Trust's Wildlife Garden award for our wildlife friendly garden. Unfortunately, for insurance reasons, we are unable to offer electric car charging. Please don’t attempt to charge an electric car with the outside sockets or any inside sockets. We can provide information about nearby charging points if needed. Feel free to contact us with any additional questions you might have. We would love to hear from you.