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The Fernery, Colyton

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4.7
out of 5
Sleeps up to 10
Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 4

The Fernery is a three-bedroom cottage with separate Garden Studio and Courtyard Annex in Colyton, East Devon. This property sleeps up to 10 guests across five bedrooms, making it perfect for larger groups and extended families. The separate accommodation units give everyone their own space while maintaining the group dynamic.

Colyton is a historic market town with award-winning shops, traditional bakeries and artisan eateries. The area offers marshlands, reed beds and nature reserves with over 4km of level walking trails. Seaton Wetlands and Holyford Woods Local Nature Reserve provide excellent outdoor activities.

The main house features three bedrooms including a king-size with en-suite, plus family bathroom with TV.

 

About The Fernery

The Fernery is a three-bedroom cottage with separate Garden Studio and Courtyard Annex in Colyton, East Devon. This property sleeps up to 10 guests across five bedrooms, making it perfect for larger groups and extended families. The separate accommodation units give everyone their own space while maintaining the group dynamic.

Colyton is a historic market town with award-winning shops, traditional bakeries and artisan eateries. The area offers marshlands, reed beds and nature reserves with over 4km of level walking trails. Seaton Wetlands and Holyford Woods Local Nature Reserve provide excellent outdoor activities.

The main house features three bedrooms including a king-size with en-suite, plus family bathroom with TV. The farmhouse kitchen connects to a family dining room and sitting room with feature fireplace. The Garden Studio offers king-size bed plus double sofa bed with modern kitchen and wraparound wooden deck. The Courtyard Room provides double bed accommodation with small fridge and corner bath.

Groups can visit Seaton (2.8 miles, 8 minutes) for beach activities, Lyme Regis (6.9 miles, 15 minutes) for fossil hunting, Beer Quarry Caves (8 miles, 18 minutes) for underground exploration and Donkey Sanctuary (12 miles, 25 minutes) for family fun.

The large garden features children's play area, decked seating and established vegetable plot. The Fernery suits multi-generational families wanting flexible accommodation with excellent group facilities in historic Devon.

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Need To Know

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What Guests Love

What do previous guests think about their group stay at The Fernery

Separate accommodation units

Garden Studio and Courtyard Annex give families privacy while staying together as a group

Large garden with play area

Children love the established play equipment and huge lawn space for outdoor activities

Well-equipped kitchens

Main house and Garden Studio both have full cooking facilities for flexible meal preparation

Historic Colyton location

Walking distance to award-winning shops, traditional bakery and artisan eateries in town centre

Flexible sleeping arrangements

Five bedrooms across three buildings accommodate different group sizes and family configurations

Modern amenities throughout

WiFi, dishwasher, washing machine and TV projector in Garden Studio for group entertainment

Getting To The Fernery

Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat

By Car

To reach The Fernery by car, follow the A3052 to Colyton and look for the property in the town centre. The cottage has parking for one small car, with additional parking available in the town car park which offers electric vehicle charging points.

By Train

The nearest mainline railway station is Axminster, approximately 6 miles away. From there, take a taxi or bus to Colyton. The town also has its own tram station with scenic rides to Seaton along the River Axe.

On-site parking for one small car
Axminster station (6 miles)
Central Colyton location

Group Attractions & More Nearby

Stuff for larger groups and families to try!

Seaton Beach
Distance: 2.8 miles
EX12 2TB
Lyme Regis Fossil Beach
Distance: 6.9 miles
DT7 3JF
Beer Quarry Caves
Distance: 8 miles
EX12 3AT
Seaton Wetlands
Distance: 2.8 miles
EX12 2LZ
Holyford Woods Local Nature Reserve
Distance: 4 miles
EX24 6HU
River Axe Trail
Distance: 1 mile
EX24 6PZ
Colyton Town Centre
Distance: 0.2 miles
EX24 6JU
Seaton Shopping Centre
Distance: 2.8 miles
EX12 2TB
Axminster Carpet Factory Shop
Distance: 6 miles
EX13 5PQ
Colyton Tram Station
Distance: 0.3 miles
EX24 6JU
Colyford Common
Distance: 1.5 miles
EX24 6SD
Farway Countryside Park
Distance: 5 miles
EX24 6EH
Seaton Beach
Distance: 2.8 miles
EX12 2TB
Lyme Regis Fossil Beach
Distance: 6.9 miles
DT7 3JF
Beer Quarry Caves
Distance: 8 miles
EX12 3AT
Seaton Wetlands
Distance: 2.8 miles
EX12 2LZ
Holyford Woods Local Nature Reserve
Distance: 4 miles
EX24 6HU
River Axe Trail
Distance: 1 mile
EX24 6PZ
Colyton Town Centre
Distance: 0.2 miles
EX24 6JU
Seaton Shopping Centre
Distance: 2.8 miles
EX12 2TB
Axminster Carpet Factory Shop
Distance: 6 miles
EX13 5PQ
Colyton Tram Station
Distance: 0.3 miles
EX24 6JU
Colyford Common
Distance: 1.5 miles
EX24 6SD
Farway Countryside Park
Distance: 5 miles
EX24 6EH

Is The Fernery Right For Your Group

Discover why this cottage is the one for your party or family reunion...

For Families
The Fernery offers excellent facilities for children with a dedicated play area in the large garden featuring established play equipment. The huge lawn provides safe space for outdoor games and activities. The bathroom in the main house has a TV built into the wall which children particularly enjoy. The separate Garden Studio and Courtyard Room give older children independence while staying close to family.
Groups Will Love...
The separate Garden Studio and Courtyard Annex are perfect for larger groups wanting flexible accommodation. The Garden Studio features a king-size bed plus double sofa bed, modern kitchen and wraparound wooden deck. The Courtyard Room provides additional double bed accommodation with dining table and small fridge. This arrangement gives families privacy while maintaining group connection across the beautiful garden setting.
Pet Friendly
The Fernery is not pet-friendly and does not allow any pets on the property. This policy applies to all three accommodation areas including the main house, Garden Studio and Courtyard Room. The property management maintains this strict no-pets policy to ensure the accommodation remains suitable for all guests, particularly those with allergies or concerns about animals.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at The Fernery

The Kingfisher Inn

Located 0.2 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: EX24 6JU

Colyton Tea Rooms

Located 0.3 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: EX24 6JU

The Gerrard Arms

Located 0.4 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: EX24 6JU

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about The Fernery

How many people can The Fernery accommodate?
The Fernery sleeps up to 10 guests across five bedrooms in three separate buildings. The main house has three bedrooms, Garden Studio has one bedroom plus sofa bed and Courtyard Room has one double bedroom.
Is The Fernery pet friendly?
No, The Fernery does not allow pets. This policy applies to all three accommodation areas including the main house, Garden Studio and Courtyard Room.
What cooking facilities are available for groups?
The main house has a farmhouse kitchen with electric range oven, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and washing machine. The Garden Studio also has a modern kitchen with electric oven and hob for additional meal preparation.
How much parking is available?
The property provides parking for one small car on site. Additional parking may be available in Colyton town car park which has electric car charging facilities.
What outdoor space is available for groups?
The large garden features a lawn area, decked seating area, children's play area and established vegetable plot. The Garden Studio has a wooden decked veranda wrapping around the front and side.
Are there shops and restaurants within walking distance?
Yes, Colyton town centre is within walking distance and features an award-winning butcher, traditional bakery, galleries, artisan eateries and tea rooms. The property is perfectly positioned for exploring the historic market town.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is at 4pm and check-out is at 10am. These times allow proper cleaning and preparation between guest stays.
Is the property suitable for elderly guests or young children?
The main house has different levels with plenty of stepping up and down which could be challenging for very young or elderly guests. However, the Garden Studio and Courtyard Room are both single-storey accommodations.

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The Fernery Reviews

Chitra
We had a very comfortable stay with our extended family. Its a beautiful property which has everything we needed except a shower gel and a shampoo. We felt very much at home. My 12 yo loves playing piano so that was bonus and my 6 yo had enough to keep her busy. The parking space is for 1 small car and is very narrow and we couldn't get our Range Rover in so had to find a parking on the street but it does say in the description so it wasn't a much of a hassle tbh. This property has a beautiful Garden which i don't think has been advertised here. overall, lovely clean property and would love to come here again. Thank you!
Catherine
We had a very relaxing stay at the Fernery with three generations spread out across the whole property. The projector TV was brilliant, and kitchen was very well equipped. Colyton is a great location with a range of excellent local shops including fishmonger, butcher, bakers, deli and THREE pubs.
Thanks for a lovely week, just a small issue with the sink in the downstair toilet the water is slow to empty we unscrewed the plug to help with this.
Ideal property for larger family groups. Very clean and well equipped. Beautiful well maintained garden. The grandchildren loved playing in it. We parked in the town car park and discovered very efficient electric car charging. We had a great holiday. Thank you.
Charlotte
Our stay at The Fernery was lovely, the property fully met our needs and the kids loved the garden. The house was well equipped and ideal for a large group, the listing really doesnt do the property justice. We called Sykes during our stay and they were responsive and helpful too thank you. Colyton is a lovely village and the Fernery was a good base to visit a lovely part of Devon. The welcome gift was also a nice touch.
George
Many excellent features. Great position in lively villagetown. Close to pubs, restaurants, shops, post office. Garden is wonderful, and lots of kids' play equipment. Outside rooms are very well equipped, especially the studio. There is no tumble drier, and the fridge is small for a big group. Lacks a small frying pan and a broom. Remotes needed new batteries.Needs more keys, especially for back door. Back gate very stiff. The interior is on different levels, plenty of stepping up and down. Could be a problem for very young or elderly. More instructions needed for the house tech. The house book is as yet inadequate. We had a lovely stay in a quirky, interesting house.
Lovely property in a great little town. Huge garden, beautifully maintained. We liked the fact that 2 of the bedrooms were separate from the main house. The garden flat got hot but theres a much needed air con unit. Well equipped kitchen and plenty of games for the kids. The kids loved the tv in the bathroom wall.
Vivien
It was our 50th wedding anniversary and we couldn't have been more pleased with our stay at The Fernery. It was perfect. The accommodation was absolutely brilliant. There was not one thing we would have changed. Lovely accommodation, spotlessly clean, just wishes we could have stayed longer.
Georgina
We stayed here for new year and loved everything about it. Clean, tidy, well equipped, great technology, comfortable beds, great outdoor space would love to visit again in the summer. Great service from Sykes cottages, easy to get hold of to sort out a couple of queries. Thank you.
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