Flat 1 & 2 Church Lane

Goviers Cottage has been created from the upper floors of the famous Goviers China Shop which was established in Sidmouth in 1904. it was run by the building's current owners from 1983 until the shop closed in 2019. For the last 3 years they have lovingly planned, rebuilt, and repurposed this 300-year-old historic building. It now provides retail space on the High Street for 'Liberty Belle' a small furniture/gift shop and two luxury holiday apartments on the upper floors named 'Ada' (Govier) after the founder of the business and 'Jula' (Angela Govier) Ada's granddaughter who decorated and sold her pottery in the shop in the 1950s. Both apartments are accessed off the quiet pedestrian Church Lane and have been superbly fitted out, themed with images depicting the history of the business and building, mixed with stunning photographs of the Jurassic coastline taken by the owners.

Jula (ground floor to Church Lane)

This apartment is spacious yet delightfully warm and cosy, benefiting from being in the heart of Sidmouth, with the shops, amenities, award winning public gardens, esplanade and the beach all within easy level walking distance.

This property offers the perfect retreat for couples looking for a relaxing holiday and will be in high demand all year round. Whether you wish to visit Sidmouth in the Summer to enjoy the World Heritage Jurassic Coast or visit out of season to for a relaxing break to spend time enjoying Sidmouth's unique selection of quality shops, tearooms, and restaurants you are sure to find Jula the perfect base.

With just four steps (with handrail) to the front door and level walks within the town, this property is ideal for those with slightly restricted mobility. 

The apartment's front door opens into a large entrance hall with a small seating area off which there is

King-size bedroom

Large bathroom plus a separate WC and cloakroom. The low bath is fitted with grab bars to give easy access to use as a luxury 'walk-in' shower.

The hallway then opens into

The large superbly fitted luxury kitchen features a breakfast bar and two large Georgian style sash windows with deep window seats where you can sit and look down on the High Street below.

The living area has a quality leather sofa (which can be made up as a sofa bed on request for an extra £50) and a dining table to seat 4. 

Ada (first floor to Church Lane)

This apartment is up a single flight of stairs and is the ultimate in loft living with a very bright and airy feel with the considerable bonus of a private sheltered roof terrace!

Benefiting from being in the heart of Sidmouth, with the shops, amenities, award winning public gardens, esplanade and the beach all within easy level walking distance, this property offers the perfect opportunity for a relaxing holiday and will be in high demand all year round.

Whether you wish to visit Sidmouth in the Summer to enjoy the World Heritage Jurassic Coast or visit out of season to for a relaxing break to spend time enjoying Sidmouth's unique selection of quality shops, tearooms, and restaurants you are sure to find Ada the perfect base.

The apartment has

Bedroom 1: with a king size bed and a luxury ensuite walk-in shower

Bedroom 2: with a double bedroom and bathroom.

The spacious open plan living, dining and kitchen area has a lofty ceiling with sumptuous leather sofas and an extendable dining table to comfortably seat six with a further table and four chairs on the roof terrace.  

Sidmouth is a brilliant base for any age of guest, enjoy delicious food at great retaurants such as  The Pea Green Boat to  Lympstone Manor. Explore a range of activities on offer from nearby beaches off the  South West Coat Path to day trips to  The Donkey Sanctuary and  Seaton Tramway. There is  paddleboarding & kayaking available over the summer from Sidmouth beach or enjoy a round of golf at  Sidmouth or  Honiton Golf Club.