Riversmeet Mill is a unique, characterful 3 bed cottage in the beautiful seaside village of Lee. Situated at the meeting of two streams, and nestled amongst woodland, Riversmeet's magical location has a tranquil away-from-it-all feel.
With a pizza oven, BBQ, fire pit, streamside decking and garden, and an art-filled, cosy interior with woodburners, games and books you will find Riversmeet the ideal escape all-year round. Just a short stroll away is a cosy local pub and secluded Lee Bay.
The space
Key info at-a-glance
LOCATION:
* Pub 10 mins walk
* Beach 15 mins walk
* Less than 3 miles from Ilfracombe and many amenities
* 15 mins drive to award-winning Woolacombe Bay
OUTSIDE:
* Parking for two cars
* Pizza Oven, BBQ, fire pit
* Large, private garden and patio
* Streamside decking
* Covered seating area, comfortable for 8 adults
* Nestled in magical woodland
INSIDE:
* 2 Woodburners
* Walk-in shower and freestanding bath
* Board games
* Travel cot and highchair
* Small desk and chair (in twin room)
* 2 Toilets
* Large dining table
* Books and Art to enjoy
* Projector and screen (bring a HDMI compatible device)
INFO FOR DOG/PET OWNERS:
* Pets are part of the family and well behaved animals are very welcome at Riversmeet
* The area has many glorious walks and most of the local pubs (including the Grampus) are dog friendly
* Re. suitability you know your pet best so please do note the nature of the cottage and the furnishings from the photos in making your decision to book
* Please don't allow pets on beds and soft furnishings so these can be kept pet free and in great condition for all our guests
* The garden is secluded *but not enclosed*. It is a rather sprawling, wild country garden rather than something contained. Please see the photographs on the listing which give a clear idea
* Please do add how many pets you are bringing when you book as we ensure the house is thoroughly cleaned with all traces of fur removed for the next guests!
I am very happy to answer any questions about the cottage or the beautiful local area.
Guest access
Riversmeet Mill will be for your own private use. The garden is quiet, not overlooked and secluded, so you can enjoy your holiday without interruption. Please note for pets that while the garden is secluded it is not secure or fenced in, it’s very much a sprawling and not contained country garden!
IMPORTANT:
Please note steep steps and steep bank down to the stream.
Being an old character cottage with a streamside location has some issues! There are steep steps in the house and garden (although you can enjoy the main part of the garden including the pizza oven and BBQ without using steps). While small children do delight in this location and the garden's nooks and crannies, please do make a considered choice if that is right for you.
You may see a summer house in some of the pictures - while its seating and patio area is for your use, the summer house itself is used for storage.
Other things to note
Helping the Environment
Holidays do run the risk of increasing our environmental impact, so Riversmeet Mill has done the following to help:
* We are committed to using only vegan, environmentally-friendly cleaning and laundry products.
* Handwash and washing up liquid is provided via refills to reduce plastic waste.
* Recycling will be sorted for you into the various bags and boxes required. This avoids the confusion of a new system and the likelihood of your recycling ending up in landfill.
* Reusable containers and picnic plates, cups and cutlery are provided for your picnics on the beach to help cut down on single use plastics. We only ask you bring them back for the next guests to use!
* Tote bags are provided for shopping to avoid the need for plastic bags.
* Your Welcome Guide will contain more info including details of eco-friendly local companies. Look up ‘Plastic Free North Devon’ for a great list of local suppliers.
If you have any suggestions for how Riversmeet could be more environmentally friendly, we would love to hear from you.
Welcoming and Inclusive
* Riversmeet Mill actively welcomes and celebrates guests of all nationalities, ethnicities, genders, sexuality, ages and abilities. If there is anything that would make your stay more welcoming for you, we would love to hear from you.
* We regret that, as a very old cottage, Riversmeet will not be suitable for everyone with accessibility challenges. If there is anything that we could do to make your stay easier for you, please do send a message.
