Sweetcombe Cottage Holidays is a locally based self-catering agency focusing on East Devon. Established over 35 years ago with just a handful of cottages, the company has grown to the point where we now successfully market a wide variety of properties throughout the region. From the start we were determined to build up a reputation for offering only the best of properties. The company has grown, but everyone involved still holds true to the combination of commitment and professionalism that is the foundation of the company's success. Family run to this day, we are still able to offer that personal service which sadly in today's ever increasing pace of life can sorely fall by the wayside

Orchard Cottage is a charming, detached cottage bunaglow in a lovely quiet area of Sidmouth. A 10-15 minute walk down through the picturesque Byes National Trust riverside park leads to the town and seafront or walk from the door to join the South West Coast Path via beautiful woodland. Enjoy a wealth of independent shops, pubs, cafes and restaurants right from your doorstep, and explore the nearby towns along the Jurassic Coast such as Exmouth, Budleigh & Lyme Regis. The private entrance leads into the attractive, comfortably furnished sitting room with large bay window overlooking the pretty cottage garden. There is a separate newly decorated and well-equipped kitchen with dining table and chairs. The light, airy bedroom has a new comfortable king size bed, top quality bedding and towels, with plenty of storage. The modern fully tiled bathroom has a walk-in shower, washbasin, WC and a heated towel rail. Tuck into a local cream tea or glass of wine in the quaint cottage garden, complete with garden furniture and cushions to enjoy the lavender, roses and honeysuckle in the sun catching garden. Parking: Guests can unload outside the property, there is ample free unrestricted roadside parking along Sidgard Road, a quiet cul-se-sac, opposite property. Nearby attractions include the Norman Lockyer observatory, River Cottage HQ, The Donkey Sanctuary, Otterton Mill, Stuart Line Cruises, Seaton Tramway and RSPB Nature reserves. There are also delicious restaurants to taste the best of the South West Produce such as The Pea Green Boat, The Pig at Combe, The River Exe Cafe and Lympstone Manor.

We have a range of holiday cottages in Sidmouth, with its abundance of independent shops it is well worth a visit, whilst the esplanade overlooks the picturesque and tranquil beach. Towards the western end of the promenade an area of sand is uncovered at low tide, along with rock pools perfect for adventures with the kids. A short walk around the pathway under the red sandstone cliffs you can find Jacobs Ladder which offers a mile of sandy beach at low tide and colourful beach huts. Climb up Jacobs Ladder to find Connaught Gardens, here there is the most wonderful café offering the biggest homemade cakes you have ever seen! Each Sunday evening throughout the summer you can sit and watch the Sidmouth Town Band play. The town and the seafront offer a wide range of activities including Paddleboarding & Kayaking, while quiet serenity can be enjoyed in the town’s gardens and outskirts. Looking for what to do in Sidmouth? Visitors can take advantage of the beautiful walks along The South West Coast Path and explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Jurassic Coast by foot or boat. There are a range of family activities such as paddleboarding, the Sidmouth Donkey Sanctuary, Crealy and Seaton Tramway to keep the whole family entertained. In May visitors can enjoy the Sidmouth International Jazz & Blues Festival, and the International Folk Festival in August. Check out our blogs to find out what’s on in Sidmouth.