We felt at home immediately, greeted by fresh bread, strawberries and cream, prosecco and beautiful flowers, left thoughtfully by the owner, Paul. Magnolia lodge is beautifully appointed and comfortably furnished with some amazing oak furniture, totally inkeeping with the house. The location is quiet and peaceful, with views over the garden onto a field of sheep and friendly chickens and a pair of ducks wandering around. There are so many beautiful places close at hand - Sidmouth, Beer, a quirky National Trust property A La Ronde, Lyme Regis and the Jurassic coast a little further, to name but a few. The (very) local Halfway Inn, is good for food and there is an excellent Waitrose store on the edge of Sidmouth as well as other supermarkets. We’ve had a wonderful stay here and would find it difficult to fault.