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Editorials
One of the town’s few rental properties, the Gallery has been beautifully furnished and equipped for young families
Times magazine Travel Special, January 2010
Upcott rivals any five-star hotel
Coast magazine, November 2009
The Robinsons have created a luxurious new space with true eco credentials
Real Homes magazine, October 2009
The only thing better than the impeccable interiors in this Arts and Crafts house, are the sweeping views across Lyme Bay from its lawns
Woman & Home magazine, June 2009
A glorious concoction of period detail and contemporary funkiness, with stonking views of Lyme Bay
The Guardian, December 2008
A gorgeous green retreat with spectacular sea views
Eve magazine, October 2008
The Robinsons have gone as green as they can on the interiors, which include natural oiled floorboards, eco paints and Greenpeace-certified mattresses, without having sacrificed luxury
Country House magazine, September 2008
Upcott is an Arts and Crafts gem - a big rambling house with its own little turret, high above the quiet coastal road between Beer and Lyme Regis
Alistair Sawday's Special Escapes, June 2008
Many years spent travelling the world in professional careers, followed by the birth of our two children, shaped our thoughts on what makes great holiday accommodation. Here at devonretreat.com we aim to exceed your expectations on all levels
First, the location. Upcott really is by the seaside – there are only trees between us and the sea! The Gallery is also only 400 yards from Beer's beautiful beach
Second, you will sleep soundly at Upcott and The Gallery. Our generous king-size beds have sprung slats and are fitted with hotel quality Vi-Spring mattresses. Our rooms are large and airy, and the locations are peaceful and private
Finally, and most importantly, we aim to provide a luxurious environment that is significantly reduced in domestic pollutants and kind to those suffering from allergies. For example:
•We have used organic paints and finishes throughout. Our beautiful Douglas fir floorboards are sealed using natural wax oils
•Our beds and bedding are Greenpeace and Oeko-Tex certified, and we use 'Ecover' non-petrochemical cleaning products
•We use solar panels to supplement our hot water at Upcott, compost vegetable waste, use water butts to collect rainwater and provide recycling facilities
•Our furniture is made from solid wood and many pieces have been restored during renovation
•We reduced our carbon footprint by installing high-efficiency heating systems, extensive insulation and thermally efficient curtains (it really does make a difference in a period house!)
Don’t just take our work for it. Upcott House is a preferred accommodation provider for nearby River Cottage HQ and Hix Oyster and Fish House, and received an award for Environment and Fine Food by Alistair Sawday’s Ethical Collection - Green Europe 2009
Local area reviews
The appeal of the grassy garden at the Anchor Inn, Beer, is the view, down to one of the prettiest little coves in the southwest
Sunday Times The Perfect Pub Garden, August 2009
What a gem of a place Beer is. The hill drops down to the pretty village street and ends at a spectacular pebbled bay
Alistair Sawday's Special Escapes, July 2009
The walk from Beer to Branscombe offers spectacular coastal views of the Jurassic coast in an area shrouded in smuggling legend
The Times Great Coastal Walks, April 2009
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Stylish self-catering on the beautiful East Devon Jurassic Coast
