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Dear Guest A very warm welcome to our special corner of the West Country and Lyme Bay. The Milkbere Holiday Collection features properties in this Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty – East Devon into West Dorset and Somerset. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the “Jurassic Coast” runs from Exmouth in East Devon through Sidmouth, Beer, Seaton and over the border into Lyme Regis, Charmouth and beyond. All of our properties are well situated to explore this exciting coastline. Milkbere, a family run agency based in Seaton, has been in the self-catering business for over 30 years. It has always been our aim to provide an excellent range of hand picked quality properties – Cottages, modern bungalows, seaside apartments, coastal homes and countryside retreats, catering for all tastes and offering great value, fantastic choice and perfect locations. All the properties are inspected annually by Milkbere and VisitBritain (VB) who award star gradings. We are continually adding new properties to a supplement list and website and are also able to offer longer letting throughout the Winter months. Our friendly team all live locally, having excellent knowledge of the holiday homes, so giving you that personal touch with first hand honest information to help you to choose the holiday that’s just right for you. Kind regards and happy holidays Louise Hayman Milkbere the Holiday Home Specialists This agency promotes only properties which have been assessed under VisitBritain’s quality assurance standard Book online with confidence at www.milkberehols.com or contact our office 01297 20729 9am–9pm daily Lyme Bay East Devon/West Dorset World Heritage Coast Our lovely area – Lyme Bay, East Devon, West Dorset All our properties are well located in and around Lyme Bay, situated in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Daniel Defoe considered the landscape of East Devon ‘the finest in the world’. Its special landscape has been protected to preserve and enhance its natural beauty. West Dorset and East Devon offer the most beautiful and unspoilt stretch of scenic ‘Jurassic’ coastline with dramatic contrasting red and white cliffs, surrounding spectacular countryside, dotted with picturesque villages and small historic towns. Suiting a variety of visitors of all ages – couples, families, ramblers, nature lovers and sports enthusiasts. 3 10 reasons to love Devon A friendly Devonshire welcome Devon Clotted Cream Teas South West Coast Path Stunning sea and countryside The South West Coast Path National Trail is a 630 mile adventure around the coastline of the south-west peninsula. From Minehead on the edge of Magnificent Jurassic Coast the Exmoor National Park all the way to the shores of Poole Harbour, it is simply the best way to enjoy the scenery, wildlife and heritage of this wonderful coastline. Fabulous uncrowded beaches In our local area it takes in the entire coastline of the East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and of the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site which extends from Exmouth to just beyond Swanage in Dorset. It A walker’s paradise provides a continuous walking route which is just as suitable for gentle meandering as it is for dedicated walkers on longer hikes. There is so much to view and enjoy. The contrasting scenery with dramatic The Devon dialect cliffs, rich flora and fauna, magnificent beaches, quaint villages and towns - all these and so much more lie on the route of the South West Coast Path, which is well signed with the acorn symbol used for all National Mild Spring and Autumn months Trails. Historical homes and National Trust gardens Traditional inns serving local ale and cider Coastline X53 Bus A high quality bus service operating between Exeter and Poole/Bournemouth. Operated by low floor double deck buses offering a 2 hourly service throughout the week. Provides access throughout the World Heritage Site. This service is designed to help visitors enjoy the Jurassic Coast experience which is further enhanced by stunning views from the top deck. The East Devon Way A memorable walking experience, commencing in Exmouth, mearandering inland through the small villages/towns to Lyme Regis. The 40 mile route takes in footpaths and quiet country lanes giving spectacular views. The route is clearly marked with the foxglove symbol. 4 Pets Milkbere Cottage Holidays realizes your dog is part of your family and your best friend. It is only natural that you want the dog to come on holiday with you and the family. Our beautiful part of Devon is an ideal holiday destination with so many walks on the doorstep, beautiful beaches (some dog restrictions May–September on parts of beaches), coastal footpaths, local nature reserves and riverside walks. Many of our properties welcome dogs. l Some owners welcome dogs, a charge will be made see booking form. Please check brochure description. Security Deposits may be required. l Please check with office if you wish to bring more than 1 dog, large breed or have a pet other than a dog. l Please bring pets own bedding/basket/food bowls. l Pets must not be allowed on furniture, in the bedrooms or left on their own in the property. l Any damage by a pet must be paid for. l Gardens must be kept clean. l Pets must be up to date with flea and worming treatments. l “No Pets” does not exclude guide and hearing dogs. l Milkbere Cottage Holidays or the Property Owners can not accept responsibility for pets’ safety. 5 Your guide to property entries For your assurance in choosing your holiday, Milkbere Cottage Holidays Milkbere’s own ratings participates in The Official VisitBritain star ratings for all their properties. Milkbere Classic Property The Quality Rose is the mark of this assessment scheme. Will be VisitBritain 3 star, rating applied for, or 3 star equivalent Inspections are carried out independently, annually by a trained assessor (for static caravans where the Guest Accommodation rating does from the Quality in Tourism team and will award stars from 1-5. Naturally the not apply). more stars the more luxurious. Milkbere Quality Property Milkbere inspects all properties before featuring in their brochure and do Will be VisitBritain 4 star. insist that they are up to at least the 3 star grading. However, many properties offer some of the additional requirements found at a higher rating. All properties have to meet an extensive list of minimum requirements Milkbere Premium Property before being considered for a star rating. A very special group of properties denoted by the purple adverts at the start of the accommodation section. All are VisitBritain 5 VisitBritain Star Ratings HHHHH Mark of Quality in tourism star properties. 3 Star - Good to Very Good level of accommodation. Pets Welcome Items provided of good, sound quality and the property will be Many of our properties welcome your pets, but please note any presented in the highest order. Good standard of decoration and restrictions in the ‘Accommodation’ section of the adverts. Some maintenance, throughout. Bed linen available with or without properties do not allow pets but the owners take their own so extra charge. people with allergies should be aware of this and check with the office before booking a property. 4 Star - Very Good to Excellent level of accommodation. Items provided to be of a very good standard. Property will not necessarily be new but will display high quality and high maintenance levels, This level is generally described as excellent. Bed linen provided and included in hire charge. Please Other Awards note when hired, beds may not be made up. Please check with “Walkers Welcome” our office. This scheme, which has been developed with expert advice and support from the Countryside Agency and the Youth Hostel 5 Star - Excellent to Exceptional level of accommodation. Association, will give walkers the confidence that they are Items provided to be described as excellent. Providing high booking quality accommodation that meets their particular standards in the overall fabric of the building both internally and needs. externally together with excellent standards of management efficiency and guest services. This level is generally presented to the consumer as exceptional. Bed linen and towels included in hire charge. Beds are made up How the property entries are laid out Property title and location Accommodation: Look here for details of rooms, bed No. accommodated and no. bedrooms • Price • Reference code sizes, garden, views and access Facilities: Details of electrical and entertainment facilities in the property, plus parking and pet restrictions. N.B. Warnings and smoking restrictions Important information on security deposits and offers in bold type here. Description of the property, its area and local attractions. Advance bookings 2010 SPECIAL LOW INTERIM DEPOSIT £24 p.w. UNTIL 30-11-09 Please phone to provisionally reserve the property of your choice 01297 20729 6 Seaton – Gateway to the Jurassic Coast Pretty, friendly, traditional seaside town, the first in East Devon from Dorset, situated at the mouth of the River Axe overlooking the spectacular Lyme Bay. Bright, relaxed and uncommercialized resort with mixture of Victorian & Edwardian architecture and pedestrianised town centre. Superb mile long pebble beach with promenade with rock pools at Seaton Hole on the western end. Unique scenic walks along the South West Coastal Path to Lyme Regis by the famous Landslip and over the cliffs to Beer. The Jubilee and Seafield Gardens with Cactus House, children’s playground, putting green and tennis courts are ideal places to visit. Open top tram travels by the beautiful River Axe Valley, the Nature Reserve for wildlife enthusiasts – a bird lovers paradise to nearby Colyford and Colyton. Many amenities:- Golf Course, Putting, Bowling, Tennis, Fishing, Sailing, Windsurfing. Monthly farmers’ market, Heritage Museum, Sea Discovery centre. Picture Village of AXMOUTH with a popular Inn, is a lovely level walk along the Estuary.