Cottages in Axminster

Cottages in Axminster

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Popular Cottages in Axminster

Cottage for 2 people, with garden, with pets in Axminster
Cottage for 2 people, with garden, with pets
1 bedroom4.6 km to the beach
from £83 / night
Cottage for 2 people, with garden, with pets in Axminster
Cottage for 2 people, with garden, with pets
1 bedroom4.6 km to the beach
9.8
(22 reviews)
from £83 / night
Cottage for 4 people, with garden, with pets in Axminster
Cottage for 4 people, with garden, with pets
2 bedrooms5 km to the beach
9.6
(25 reviews)
from £60 / night
Hut for 2 people, with garden, with pets in Axminster
Hut for 2 people, with garden, with pets
1 bedroom6.9 km to the beach
from £55 / night
Cottage for 4 people, with garden, with pets in Axminster
Cottage for 4 people, with garden, with pets
2 bedrooms4.7 km to the beach
9.6
(5 reviews)
from £66 / night
Cottage for 2 people, with garden in Axminster
Cottage for 2 people, with garden
1 bedroom7.4 km to the beach
10.0
from £66 / night
Cottage for 4 people, with garden in Axminster
Cottage for 4 people, with garden
2 bedrooms9.7 km to the beach
9.3
(3 reviews)
from £66 / night
Cottage for 6 people, with garden in Axminster
Cottage for 6 people, with garden
3 bedrooms8.3 km to the beach
from £98 / night
Cottage for 4 people, with garden in Axminster
Cottage for 4 people, with garden
2 bedrooms6.4 km to the beach
9.7
(50 reviews)
from £92 / nightFREE cancellation
Cottage for 6 people, with garden in Axminster
Cottage for 6 people, with garden
3 bedrooms9.7 km to the beach
10.0
(24 reviews)
from £97 / night
Cottage for 6 people, with garden, with pets in Axminster
Cottage for 6 people, with garden, with pets
3 bedrooms6.1 km to the beach
from £105 / night
Cottage for 6 people, with garden, with pets in Axminster
Cottage for 6 people, with garden, with pets
3 bedrooms6.1 km to the beach
from £266 / night
Cottage for 2 people, with garden, with pets in Axminster
Cottage for 2 people, with garden, with pets
1 bedroom4.8 km to the beach
from £88 / night
Cottage for 2 people, with garden in Axminster
Cottage for 2 people, with garden
1 bedroom4.6 km to the beach
from £129 / night
Cottage for 4 people, with garden in Axminster
Cottage for 4 people, with garden
2 bedrooms9.7 km to the beach
from £92 / night
Cottage for 6 people, with garden in Axminster
Cottage for 6 people, with garden
3 bedrooms6.1 km to the beach
from £330 / night

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Highlights in Axminster

  • The Jurassic Coast
  • Succulent cuisine
  • Wines and ciders
  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB)

Other holiday ideas and property types in Axminster that might be interesting

Cottages in Axminster

Unwind and get back to nature

Are you looking for a quiet weekend away, a relaxing time with your family and a stay where nature, shopping and entertainment is all at the tips of your fingers? Axminster is your next destination. This lovely city is set on the River Axe, within the East Devon Area of Outstanding Beauty (AONB) offers wonderful sights, cultural activities, interesting museums, great natural surroundings, and shops to cater for all tastes. Stay close to the city centre or in the outskirts, a few steps from the beach, surrounded by nature, where you can enjoy cosy and traditional cottages. Find the best options Holidu has listed for you. Don’t wait any longer.

A stay with views

The stunning green scenery, the fresh sea breeze and the quiet atmosphere make the ideal setting for the cottages in Axminster. Enjoy the views from your bedroom window every morning or take a sip of just-brewed coffee on the patio as the sun starts shining in the morning. Let the kids enjoy their playing time in the garden with your furry little friend. Find the ideal cottage for a romantic weekend or book a bigger one to travel as a family. For bigger groups you can have a spacious cottage that can accommodate up to 8 people. Light interior colours, stone walls, exposed beams and colourful flowers decorating gardens and patios. Organise barbecues for warm summer days and cool down in the pool on hot days! The picture-perfect place for an ideal stay, don’t you think? Come and explore Axminster. You’ll be back for more!

Travellers a​​nd activities

Axminster for food lovers

Local cuisine is one of the great pleasures when you travel. Try the best local produce and homemade food at the best cafés and restaurants in town. Taste the exceptional recipes at River Cottage Kitchen, where you can have some Gujarati chicken, with a stunning presentation. Head to Tytherleigh Arms for a sublime experience where the owners offer a real treat to their guests delivering slow cooked duck egg, Tytherleigh beef burger, or butternut squash tortellini, among others. Enjoy an explosion of flavours and enjoy the cuisine at the Robin Wylde or at Lilac, where chef Harriet Mansell changes the menu every six weeks. Discover the utterly delightful, imaginative food you can possibly think of. Hix Oyster & Fish House is truly a joy for any fish lover. Mark Hix’s popular seafood restaurant sits on the cliffs offering breathtaking views over the ocean. Go to the oasis of good cooking!

Axminster for art lovers[

Axminster has a vibrant community of artists that you can see reflected in the Axminster Art Trail. Star at the tourist information office, where you can get the guide for the Blue Plaque Heritage Trail. Following the map and getting information from the plaques, find the grave of Thomas Whitty, the founder of Axminster carpets. Visit the interesting Axminster Heritage Centre, admire sculptures of Roger Dean’s farmer and cow by the Tesco walkway. Take a break during your visit and grab a decent cuppa and a piece of cake at The West Country Higgler, The Community Waffle House, Ric’s or at the Arts Café, where a fascinating display of arts and crafts by local artists can be enjoyed by customers. This café is set inside the Old Courthouse and Police station. Fancy a drink in one of the old prison cells?

Did you know the popular corner of the Cobb, in Lyme Regis, was transformed into a winter wonderland for the filming of Willy Wonka?

Top 7 travel tips in Axminster

1. Devon and Dorset at your doorstep

Axminster is a market town nestled in an area with an incredible natural scenery and unspoilt countryside. Not far from the historic Jurassic Coast, Axminster is the ideal place to unwind and get in touch with nature, enjoy the sea, long walks and explore the beautiful coast of Devon and Dorset. Get out for the day and plan your hiking routes or drive away along the coast as you admire the sea and visit quaint villages.

2. One step away from the Jurassic Coast

Axminster is close to the historic Jurassic Coast, the country's first natural World Heritage Site. Enjoy learning about the past of the Jurassic Coast, go to the beaches, book a day out with an expert, and admire the cliffs showing the layers of history of this dramatic coastline. Let the children look for treasures on the beach, shells and find fossils. Enjoy the water on sunny days, go for long walks with your dog and sit down to read your favourite novel. It is a perfect choice for those looking to unwind and connect with nature.

3. What’s food without good wine?

We mentioned the succulent cuisine you can have in Axminster, but every meal deserves a good wine to pair it with. The Lyme Bay Winery Vineyard and Cellars is a local business, where you can taste ciders and wines made by them. Once you try a few, you have the shop where you can buy some wine, cider, gin, or spirits, so you can either take them home or enjoy your evening meal at the cottage, after a long day visiting the wonderful surroundings. There is wine, cider, gin, and spirits. The staff were friendly, efficient and helpful, making the experience a pleasant one.

4. Keep moving during your stay

Enjoy a hydrotherapy pool, where to rehabilitate your muscles. Strengthen them and work on coordination. Turn up and spend a nice morning moving your arms and legs in the water, combine exercises and improve your distances! Need some lessons for the little ones? You can have some swimming lessons for them so just need to book them and make them feel in their element and get ready to enjoy a safe day at the beach.

5. Meet the alpacas!

At Little Orchard Alpacas you will be welcomed by the alpacas and the guides, of course. Enjoy a wonderful day out with the children and the family. Observe these creatures and walk with them along the orchards. Get your camera and take the best shots with your new friends!

6. The Tunnel Tree Tops

Get ready for an epic adventure and go to Charmouth. In the woods you find The Tunnel Tree Tops filled with 14 incredible crossings and walkways through the canopy, wobbly bridges, a great high ropes course set high up in the trees, and a zip wire to get down! Feel the adrenaline running as you build your way up. Those under the age of 6 have also challenges and tasks to get the thrills!

7. Spy for a day

Lyme Regis Treasure Hunt Trail is a fantastic activity for an interesting day out. Spot the unseen and use your best eagle eyes. After gearing up - patch eye included - you and your team will dig up the loot left by the pirates. Follow the directions on the map you downloaded and read the clues in town… Signposts and statues are always there for you. Ready, steady, SPY!

Information about cottages in Axminster

🏡 Cottages available: 24 properties.
💳 Discount available: up to -51%.
🌙 Minimum price per night: from £39.
⭐ Most popular amenities: garden, Wi-Fi and barbecue.
🐾 Pet-friendly: 19 properties.
👩‍👩‍👧‍👦 For families: 8% of the properties.

FAQs: Cottages in Axminster

Which facilities can you find at the cottages in Axminster?

Out of all of the services available on Holidu, it appears that the cottages in Axminster have everything that tourists wish for! Here, cottages generally have a variety of facilities, the most popular being: garden (100%), Wi-Fi (97%), and barbecue (38%)... What are you waiting for?

What are the reviews like for the cottages in Axminster?

According to last year's information, most cottages in Axminster get a rating of less than 4.5 stars. If this is important for your trip, it will be necessary to be a little more attentive to the reviews.

Are the cottages in Axminster suitable for travellers and their pets?

Of course! In Axminster, 75% of the cottages are pet-friendly, and 100% even have a garden!

Do the cottages in Axminster often offer Wi-Fi?

Certainly! According to Holidu's database, 97% of cottages in Axminster offer Wi-Fi. This means that you will be able to browse the internet during your stay!

What are the prices like for cottages in Axminster?

A high percentage of cottages in Axminster (97%) cost less than £100 a night. This is the ideal destination for reserving a cheap cottage!

Do the cottages in Axminster often have a fireplace or a swimming pool?

It's not common. Judging by information from Holidu, most of the cottages in Axminster are not equipped with one.

Are the cottages in Axminster suitable for stays with several people or rather for an escape as a couple?

Judging by information from Holidu, 69% of cottages are perfect for families with up to four people. Approximately 69% of the cottages here include at least two separate bedrooms. Axminster is the perfect destination for taking your little family on holiday!

When planning a luxurious stay in Axminster, are cottages a good option?

By looking at Holidu, we say that the cottages in Axminster are often a very good option for those who want to experience a luxury holiday. In this location, 3% of the accommodations have a swimming pool, 100% have a garden and even 0% have a sauna. Also, if what you are looking for is space, 69% of the cottages can accommodate groups of more than four adults, and 100% have green spaces nearby.

Are you interested in finding out which are the best times of the year to make a trip to Axminster?

The characteristics of the cottages in Axminster show that it is a holiday destination that can adapt to all types of tourists and times of the year. This is because there is a wide range of properties and services. Therefore, you will be able to enjoy Axminster in comfort all year round.