Axminster, Devon

Shute Barton

Dine in style or explore the grounds at this impressive manor stay.

Guests: 10
Bedrooms: 5
Number of dogs welcome: 2
Reference: 012039
Acorn rating: 5What's this

Stay in one of Devon’s most important old manor houses. It dates back to 1380 and now, after a major restoration, is an exclusive holiday home with historic significance. The historic building has one of the largest fireplaces in England as well as many other original features. As the estate is only open to the public four times a year, you’ll have the luxury five-bedroom manor house and its lawns all to yourself.

Whether you’re banqueting in style, surveying the grounds from the 15ft-high window or lounging in its wood-panelled bedrooms, your stay at Shute Barton is sure to be a memorable one.

Beyond the grounds are the picturesque seaside towns of Sidmouth and Lyme Regis. Stop for lunch in one of their many restaurants and cafes after exploring this stunning stretch of the Jurassic World Heritage Coast.

Wi-Fi, available
Garden, available
EV charging, not available
Fridge, available
Freezer, available
Microwave, available
Open fire / wood burner, available
Television, available
DVD, available
Washing machine, available
Dishwasher, available
Tumble dryer, available
BBQ, not available
Cot & high chair, available

Loading/unloading outside. Parking 40 metres away. Enclosed private gravel courtyard at front. Gravelled terrace leading to lawn at rear. See an independent accessibility review and our accessibility guide below. Accessibility questions? Email holiday.enquiries@nationaltrust.org.uk or call us on 0344 800 2070.

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Ground floor layout

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.

Shute Barton Ground Floor Plan

First floor layout

Five bedrooms (2 doubles, one with seventeenth-century panelling and the other with a tall medieval window, two further doubles - 1 of which has a 6' bed 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.

Shute Barton First Floor Plan

Second floor layout

Medieval Hall with original ceiling - this room is open for guests to explore but is unheated.

Shute Barton Second Floor Plan

Access: The accessibility guide is for guidance only. For up-to-date information, please call the team on 0344 800 2070.

Heating: LPG gas central heating included (please note there is no heating in the Great Kitchen and Medieval Hall).

Parking: 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.

*WiFi: This is now available, but please note that intermittent connection problems can sometimes occur and should not be relied upon. We are pleased to provide free WiFi at this cottage which is supported by BT.

Garden: 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.

Offers: Guests will benefit from a late Sunday checkout of 4pm at this cottage.

Open days: Everyone is welcome to visit one of our free public open days to explore the house and see a little more of what we do.

Having a celebration? We're pleased that you would like to use one of our cottages for a celebration. If you're planning to invite more than two day guests, please complete this enquiry form before booking, so that we can ensure the cottage is right for you.