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Shute Barton

Axminster, Dorset

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The exceptional opportunity to stay in one of Devon's most important old manor houses, as Shute Barton has been converted to a luxurious holiday home. For a truly special and extraordinary holiday for a large family or group of friends, it would be hard to imagine anywhere more memorable to stay than this.

The amazing accommodation includes the medieval great hall on the top floor with its original collar-beam roof, and other rare and remarkable historic features such as a newel stair, a beautiful 15ft-high late medieval window and a bedroom with late seventeenth-century painted panelling. Outside, the garden includes lawns ideal for croquet or tennis, an old orchard, and distant views towards the sea at Seaton.

The cottage's layout

Ground floor
entrance hall with stairs rising to first floor and separate spiral staircase to first and second floors, large kitchen, utility, further spiral staircase off the kitchen leading to the north bedroom, dining room with multi-fuel stove and access to the rear garden, sitting room with multi-fuel stove, Great Kitchen (please note that this room is unheated and the fireplace is not operational), lavatory.
First floor
five bedrooms (2 doubles, one with 17th century panelling and the other tall medieval window, two further doubles, 1 of which can be a twin on request, with en-suite shower rooms, 1 twin) bathroom with electric shower over bath, bathroom with separate shower cubicle.
Other floor
Second floor: medieval hall with original ceiling - this room is open for guests to explore but is unheated.
Visitor notes

LPG gas central heating included (please note there is no heating in the Great Kitchen and Medieval Hall). To the front of the property, there is an enclosed private gravel courtyard and to the rear, a gravelled terrace leading to a level lawn area with borders. There are also further gardens which visitors can explore. You may unload and load outside the house and there is ample parking space for cars in the marked area approximately 40 metres from the house. Holiday Cottage guests can have the benefit of a guided tour of Shute Barton by a volunteer guide during their stay (please enquire when booking). Shute Barton is available all year round except for public open weekends. In 2013 these are:-

18 May -19 May 2013

15 Jun - 16 Jun 2013

14 Sep - 15 Sep 2013

12 Oct - 13 Oct 2013

-Shute Barton Gate lodge available separately (Landmark Trust)

Catering services: For guests wanting to celebrate a special occasion, or just make life simple, there are a variety of optional catering extras which can be pre-arranged through a local business, including:

- A chef and waitress to come along, cook and serve a special celebratory meal to make your stay even more memorable.

- A meal cooked and prepared for you ready to heat and serve, either on the day that you arrive or any time during your stay.

All the food is prepared by a professional chef either at the property or in a purpose built kitchen using local ingredients by an independent local catering company, Antonia’s Kitchen. All bookings must be made directly with Antonia’s kitchen, as the National Trust has no commercial interest in this company. For more information contact Antonia Makeig-Jones on 0800 037 1733, email enquiries@antoniaskitchen.co.uk.

Cottage details
Sleeps
10
Bedrooms
5
Let starts
Friday
Min stay
3
Dogs allowed
Yes, 2
Cottage ref
012039
Special offers
  • Shute Barton 17 to 20 June Mid Week - Offer from 17/06/2013 to 19/06/2013 Save 10% Mid Week 3 Night Break 10%
  • Shute Barton 15 to 18 July Mid Week - Offer from 15/07/2013 to 17/07/2013 Save 10% Mid Week 3 Night Break 10%
  • Shute Barton 17 to 20 September Mid Week - Offer from 17/09/2013 to 17/09/2013 Save 10% Mid Week 3 Night 10%
  • Shute Barton 30 Sept to 3 Oct Mid Week - Offer from 30/09/2013 to 02/10/2013 Save 10% 10% Discount
  • Shute Barton 7 to 10 October Mid Week - Offer from 07/10/2013 to 09/10/2013 Save 10% 10% Discount
  • Shute Barton 4 to 7 November Mid Week - Offer from 04/11/2013 to 06/11/2013 Save 10% 10% Discount
  • Shute Barton 11 to 14 November Mid Week - Offer from 11/11/2013 to 13/11/2013 Save 10% 10% Discount
  • Shute Barton 9 to 12 December Mid Week - Offer from 09/12/2013 to 11/12/2013 Save 10% 10% Discount
Features
  • Railway nearby
  • Dogs Welcome
  • Prestige
  • Open Fire / Stove
Facilities
  • Freezer
  • Double bed
  • Tumble Dryer
  • Washing Machine
  • Cot
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Television
  • Radio

Nearby

Things to see and do nearby

South West England
Two women drawing a huge sun on the sandy beach at Kynance Cove, Cornwall. © John Miller

The South West region is probably England's most well-known holiday hotspot, being home to some of the most famous seaside resorts. Pretty villages and harbours in Cornwall, many with sweeping sandy beaches, such as St Ives, Polzeath and Port Isaac to name but a few, give way to sophisticated seaside resorts in Devon and Dorset which include Bournemouth, Torquay and Ilfracombe. The history of this region is unrivalled; Wiltshire's spectacular downland and the stone circles at Avebury and Stonehenge, through Hardy's Dorset, dramatic Dartmoor and gentler Exmoor, to the mining landscapes of Cornwall and West Devon, which are now recognised as being of international significance, having been awarded World Heritage Site status in 2006. The Trust protects 370 miles of the coastline in Devon and Cornwall and, wherever you are in the two far western counties, you're never more than 25 miles from the sea. As well as this peninsula, the Trust also cares for much of the countryside in Gloucestershire, Somerset, Wiltshire and Dorset and a wide array of fascinating properties to visit and explore. Not surprisingly, perhaps, this area is also home to the widest selection of National Trust holiday cottages.

South Devon
The view from Wembury Point, near Plymouth, Devon with the Great Mew Stone in the distance. © David Noton

South Devon is a vivid contrast to the rest of the county: almost a world within a world with an atmosphere and scenery all of its own. After the dramatic, rugged coastlines of North Devon, the high wilderness of Dartmoor and the settled rural charm of East Devon, here you have an extraordinarily vibrant land ablaze with the colours of the red sandstone cliffs, the exotic semi-tropical plants growing in the warm atmosphere, and the myriad greens and blues of the river estuaries burrowing their way deep into the pastoral landscape. There are beautiful coastal towns to discover, such as Salcombe, Dartmouth and Paignton, as well as inland towns like Kingsbridge and Totnes, steeped in history. With its mild and sunny climate, palm tree-lined seaside towns, estuaries filled with boats, and sandy beaches in sheltered coves, South Devon is a wonderful place for an annual holiday or short break.

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Attractions
  • Jurassic Coast
  • Lyme Regis
  • Crealy Adventure Park
Activities
  • Walking
  • Watersports
National Trust places to visit
Shute Barton
Exterior of the gothic manor Shute Barton, Devon © National Trust Medieval manor house with later architectural features
Loughwood Meeting House
The exterior of Loughwood Meeting House, Devon © Mike Townsend 17th-century thatched Baptist meeting house
Branscombe: the Old Bakery, Manor Mill and Forge
The Old Bakery at Branscombe, Devon © Mike Townsend Charming vernacular buildings with mill and forge restored to working order
Barrington Court
Strode House (the old stables) from the west, with the Lily Pond in the foreground. © Mat Applegate Beautiful Gertrude Jekyll-inspired gardens, kitchen gardens and the now empty Tudor manor house
Killerton: Marker's Cottage
Front view of Marker's Cottage from the road at Killerton Estate. © NTPL/Chris King Thatched medieval cob house with smoke-blackened timbers and painted wooden screen
Killerton: Clyston Mill
The milling machinery inside Cotehele Mill © NTPL/Andrew Butler Historic working watermill in idyllic riverside setting

Visitor comments

Comments from past visitors

  • Mrs Gyles
    • February 2013
    • Kent
    Completely luxurious and we'd love to go back

    We had a truly amazing weekend and felt privileged to stay in such an historic building. It is true to say that I was in my element! The housekeeping team did a really wonderful job. It was spotless, there were flowers all over the house and it was (very!) warm. The whole place was completely luxurious and we’d love to go back.

  • Mrs Whittle
    • January 2013
    • Shropshire
    Excellent value for money

    It would be hard not to be impressed with Shute Barton. Excellent value for money and a real privilege to stay there. Thank you to all the volunteers/ staff who manage it.

  • Mrs Wisdom
    • November 2012
    • Kent
    What an amazing property!

    What an amazing property! We absolutely loved everything about the house and it felt a privilege to stay in such a beautiful and historical building. Congratulations to the N.T for the very high standard of decoration and furnishing. The guided tour was excellent and was much appreciated, as was the excellent standard of cleanliness. A holiday to remember!

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Prices

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Prices include:

  • VAT at the current rate
  • Linen, heating and electricity (except where shown in the cottage details)

Special offers

  • Shute Barton 17 to 20 June Mid Week - Offer from 17/06/2013 to 19/06/2013 Save 10% Mid Week 3 Night Break 10%
  • Shute Barton 15 to 18 July Mid Week - Offer from 15/07/2013 to 17/07/2013 Save 10% Mid Week 3 Night Break 10%
  • Shute Barton 17 to 20 September Mid Week - Offer from 17/09/2013 to 17/09/2013 Save 10% Mid Week 3 Night 10%
  • Shute Barton 30 Sept to 3 Oct Mid Week - Offer from 30/09/2013 to 02/10/2013 Save 10% 10% Discount
  • Shute Barton 7 to 10 October Mid Week - Offer from 07/10/2013 to 09/10/2013 Save 10% 10% Discount
  • Shute Barton 4 to 7 November Mid Week - Offer from 04/11/2013 to 06/11/2013 Save 10% 10% Discount
  • Shute Barton 11 to 14 November Mid Week - Offer from 11/11/2013 to 13/11/2013 Save 10% 10% Discount
  • Shute Barton 9 to 12 December Mid Week - Offer from 09/12/2013 to 11/12/2013 Save 10% 10% Discount

Supplements
(not included in the price table above)

  • A non-refundable £10 charge is not included, and will be added to the total price of your holiday to cover the cost of accidental breakages
  • Christmas Supplement - 18 Dec 2012 to 02 Jan 2013 GBP30 per night
  • Christmas Supplement - 18 Dec 2013 to 02 Jan 2014 GBP30 per night
  • Unfortunately we cannot accept website bookings more than 15 months in advance. Please call 0844 800 2070 or email cottages@nationaltrust.org.uk to enquire about future cottage bookings and reservations.
  • As part of the annual pricing review of all its cottages the National Trust reserves the right to move individual cottages up or down the price bands and to alter date breaks. We also reserve the right to charge supplements for certain cottages for specific dates covering special events, e.g. Rosetta Cottages on the Isle of Wight during Cowes week. We will notify you of any special event supplements at the time of booking.

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