An extra night free is available on bookings of 3 nights or more until April 4th 2025. Enquire to have the night added to your booking. Topaz cottage is a Grade II listed late 18th century character cottage in a designated area of outstanding natural beauty situated in a picture postcard setting in the prettiest location in the heart of the village of Sidbury, a 10 minute drive to Sidmouth sea front. In a location away from the main road passing through Sidbury and down a quiet lane over the Saxon Stoney bridge. With the river Sid running past the row of 3 cottages it makes for a perfect setting to relax and enjoy. With cosy sofas, inglenook fireplace, oak beams, a modern kitchen/dining room, modern bathroom and 2 good size bedrooms with comfortable quality beds the cottage is a perfect getaway for all ages. Unwind in the south facing sun trap garden with a glass of your favourite tipple with your meal. The area surrounding the cottage is spectacular with access to walks woods and fields, the kids will love the river and pond for a spot of paddling or fishing, (wellies required). Enjoy the short and pleasant walk along the river to Sidbury mill or watch the local cricket team just 200 metres across the field from the cottage. The welcoming local pub serving food most days and shop are just a 2 minute walk away. The East Devon way passes the cottage front door if you are up for some walking. Parking is on the very quiet lane in front of the cottage. Now in our 7th year with HomeAway/VRBO and with over 50 top reviews on VRBO and other well known sites.. The cottage sleeps 4 + cot. The cottage has a carpeted living room with 2 cosy sofas, a smart freeview TV/DVD and inglenook fireplace with gas burner. The kitchen diner has all modern requirements with modern hob and oven, fridge freezer, microwave, slate flooring and dining table to seat 4. Tea coffee biscuits and milk on arrival are provided as well as many more of the kitchen basics. 2 double bedrooms with plenty of storage. Bedroom 1 has Kingsize bed and TV with DVD. Bedroom 2 has 2 single beds and TV with DVD. Leave the bedroom window ajar at night and nod off to the sound of the river Sid trickling by. The cottage has a new modern boiler that will keep you as warm as toast during the colder spells whatever the outside temperature is and a gas wood type burner in the inglenook fireplace. The modern bathroom with shower and bath is situated on the ground floor with all the things a bathroom requires including soaps creams toilet rolls etc. Please note that the living room area and bottom of stairs both have a low beam and may not suit persons over 6ft 2ins if you are a little forgetful, although one strike and you soon adjust. The stairway is shallow with handrails both sides making it easy for young and not so young to negotiate. There are lots of old fashioned games to play, a novelty for the young ones. The cottage has a south facing rear garden mainly to patio area with table and 4 chairs, 2 comfy recliners and a bench seat, a delight to sit and relax at any time of the day or evening. There are buckets and spades and fishing nets for the kids (and mums and dads) to explore the river pond and Sidmouths rock pools. The cottage is surrounded by open space for children to play and if you get lucky you may spot a Kingfisher on the river on the lookout for fish. The availability is generally as follows, 3 night break Friday to Monday, 4 night break Monday to Friday, 7 night break Sat to Sat, Fri to Fri or Mon to Mon. We can offer stays other than these out of the main season or on a late booking arrangement in peak season making us very flexible for your holiday needs. Send in your holiday request no matter what dates you are looking for and we may be able to accommodate. Please note that any midweek 3 night breaks are priced at the weekend rate. We still offer safe booking for previous guests direct with us, as many do, which enables us to keep costs down, but you can still book through VRBO should you prefer or you are a new guest. Sorry no pets allowed at the cottage. The historic Saxon village of Sidbury with Saxon bridge and church is a wonderful location for all ages and interests. The village holds many activities throughout the year including Sidbury fair and fete not forgetting the famous Sidmouth folk festival with a week of music in August. The elegant resort of Sidmouth, with sand and shingle beach is just 3 miles away. There are pleasant walks along the River Sid and nearby Salcombe hills many footpaths afford spectacular sea views. Honitons markets and antique shops and the renowned Donkey Sanctuary are within 6 miles. Justly famous as one of Englands finest destinations, Devon has everything you need for the perfect cottage holiday. The fabulous coastline, stretching from Sidmouth to Plymouth is the main draw here. There are glorious beaches, mysterious estuaries, rugged cliffs and sandy coves to explore, as well as the famous English Riviera. Lyme Regis, Beer, Budleigh Salterton, and Exmouth are all within a short drive.Also taking in the resorts of Torquay, Paignton and Brixham, it offers all the facilities you need for a great seaside cottage holiday. Or if you prefer somewhere quieter , there are the Georgian charms of Sidmouth, or Salcombe. Inland, you can get away from it all in the rugged splendours of Dartmoor National Park or just enjoy the rolling hills and rural delights of the Devon countryside. Make time for a visit to Exeter, the bustling capital of the region, with its cathedral, cobbled streets and wide selection of shops, or step back in time to the Elizabethan age in Totnes with its charming Tudor houses.