Ashlea at Amberley is an ideal retreat for couples wanting a quiet break in the Regency resort of Sidmouth.. 4 steps to entrance.
All on the Ground Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: Freeview TV, DVD Player
Dining area.
Kitchen area: 2-Ring Hob, Combi Microwave/Oven/Grill, Fridge
Bedroom area: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Toilet. Gas central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Welcome pack. Garden with patio and sitting-out-area. Private parking for 1 car. No smoking. Please note: There is no living room and there are 4 steps in the garden.. Ashlea at Amberley is a self-contained studio annex to the owner’s home with its own private entrance and sunlit patio garden. The property is located in a peaceful residential area on the western side of Sidmouth and the High Street, with its abundance of cafés and independent shops. Only a 10 minute walk away is the Esplanade and seafront.
Ashlea was recently refurbished and offers comfortable contemporary living. You approach Ashlea through the terraced front garden of the main house with its profusion of Camellias, Azaleas, Rhododendrons and Fuchsias. Guests have their own private gateway to the patio garden and annex. There are seating areas in the front garden which our guests are welcome to use. You enter Ashlea via the private patio garden, through a conservatory dining room into the open plan bedroom and kitchen area. The shower room has a mains pressure shower, wash basin and WC. The owners supply a welcome pack of tea, coffee, sugar and biscuits. The owners offer guests complete privacy but, as they are retired, they are generally available and can always be contacted via mobiles if guests need any help or suggestions for things to do and see.
Ashlea offers an ideal base for exploring this part of East Devon and the stunning Jurassic Coast by car, on foot and even using public transport. Exeter, with its excellent shopping facilities, is a 20 minute drive away and you can be on Dartmoor in 40 minutes. Sidmouth, ’A town caught still in a timeless charm’, according to John Betjeman, is a delightful place. A short walk through the gardens and park of The Knowle takes you into town with its mix of very friendly independent shops, cafés and pubs, or to the Esplanade with its fine range of Regency and Victorian architecture. Sidmouth’s lovely local cinema and lively theatre are a short walk away, as are various churches, medical facilities, library, bus and taxi services. The Byes riverside park offers a pleasant, level walk to enjoy the wild flower meadows and perhaps a sighting of a kingfisher or dipper. This is part of the Arboretum Tree Trail that circuits the town which is blessed with many interesting trees.
Sidmouth is becoming a festival town with Folk Week in August, and science, literary and walking festivals at various times of the year. The town also has a putting green and guests are welcome at the Golf Club. There is public access to bowling greens and tennis courts. The Donkey Sanctuary is a stiff coast path walk or a short drive away. The Norman Lockyer Observatory on top of Salcombe Hill has regular public sessions throughout the year. For the less agile, both can be reached by a ride on the Sidmouth Hopper Bus, a hail and ride service that runs throughout the summer from Mutters Moor on Peak Hill across the valley to Salcombe Regis. Beach 1 mile.
Free WiFi
