Dragon Cottage is a beautifully converted barn nestled in the heart of the picturesque village of Musbury, near Axminster in Devon. This charming retreat combines rustic character with modern comforts, offering a peaceful escape surrounded by wrap-around gardens and sweeping countryside views.

Perfect for families or friends, the cottage accommodates up to four guests and their well-behaved pets. Inside, you’ll find a spacious kitchen/diner ideal for preparing and enjoying home-cooked meals together. The welcoming sitting room, complete with a Smart TV and a woodburning stove, provides a warm and inviting space to unwind after a day of exploring. A bright garden room offers an additional spot to relax while soaking in the stunning rural scenery. The ground floor also features a stylish bathroom with both a bath and a separate shower, along with a plush king-size bedroom. Upstairs, a charming twin bedroom with a casement window offers breathtaking views of the rolling Devon hills. Outside, the extensive wrap-around gardens create a tranquil haven with specimen trees and cottage-style planting. Multiple patio and gravelled seating areas invite you to dine alfresco or simply sit back and enjoy the peaceful surroundings. Dragon Cottage is ideally located for exploring the East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), with its dramatic coastline, scenic walking trails, and charming villages. Right in Musbury, you’ll find a well-stocked village shop for essentials and local produce, and The Hind, a welcoming Georgian/Victorian pub offering home-cooked meals, locally sourced ales, and a friendly atmosphere. Millers Farm Shop in nearby Kilmington offers quality local produce and is a fantastic spot to stock up on holiday essentials. For keen walkers, Musbury Castle, an Iron Age hillfort, offers panoramic views over the Axe Valley and is a fantastic spot for a countryside walk steeped in history. Nearby attractions include River Cottage HQ, Trill Farm Garden, and the Axminster Heritage Centre, which tells the story of the town’s famous carpet industry. For seaside adventures, the historic town of Lyme Regis is just a short drive away, known for its fossil-rich beaches and iconic Cobb Harbour. Families will also enjoy visits to Seaton Tramway, Axe Valley Wildlife Park, and Beer Quarry Caves, all offering unique and memorable experiences. With so much to see and do, Dragon Cottage in Musbury is the perfect base for a relaxing and memorable Devon holiday.

Musbury is a small village in East Devon lying between the towns of Axminster and Seaton with much of the surrounding unspoilt countryside in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (aonb), and the centre of the village is a designated Conservation Area. There are plenty of spectacular walks in the surrounding landscape of wooded combes, vast areas of heathland, fertile river valleys and breathtaking cliffs or hilltops. The area is rich in wildlife with local nature reserves providing sanctuaries for birdlife including ospreys around the Axe estuary. From Musbury Castle, a hill fort above the village, there are spectacular views of the Axe Valley. Musbury is three miles from picturesque Seaton Bay with its mile long shingle beach on the Jurassic Coastline, a natural World Heritage Site. The attractive fishing port of Beer is also close-by as is the historic town of Axminster, with medieval minster church by the beautiful river Axe, weekly market, a museum containing antique Axminster carpets and ‘River Cottage’ produce shop and café.

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