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Holiday Cottages Somerset England
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Quantock Hideaway, Somerset
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This exceptionally stylish barn conversion furnished with flair to a high standard is ideally located for enjoying superb walking in the peaceful countryside of the Quantock Hills. The pretty and secluded garden with its own blissful hot tub is perfect for relaxing after exploring the myriad delights of the area. Just 4 miles away it the famous fossil hunting beach at Kilve and the seaside resorts of Burnham Minehead and Watchet are all within easy reach. The magically lovely cathedral and Bishop’s Palace at Wells the county town of Taunton and Street with its Clark’s shopping village are a short drive as are the glories of Exmoor National Park. Here as well as a spectacular coast visitors will find Badgworthy Water (home to the legendary Doones) the unique cliff railway between Lynton and Lynmouth Polock Weir’s harbour and popular beauty spot of Watersmeet (N.T.). Shops and pub serving food 1.5 miles.
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Quantock Rise, Somerset
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Overlooking meadows and paddocks in the quiet beauty of the Quantocks with lovely local walking and abundant wildlife this imaginatively converted stables offers very high quality accommodation. Set adjoining a similar property it is ideally placed to enjoy the area’s many delights – resorts at Burnham Watchet and Minehead a fossil beach at Kilve and Nether Stowey once home to Samuel Taylor Coleridge. Street’s famous shopping village Wells and scenic Exmoor are all easily accessible. Pubs and shops under 1.5 miles.
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Quantock View, Somerset
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Set peacefully in the gorgeous countryside of the Quantock Hills with superb walking and cycling pathways all around this former stable boasts smartly refurbished accommodation its own hot tub and lovely rural views. Adjoining another cottage it sits within easy reach of the famous fossil beach at Kilve and the glories of Exmoor National Park home to wild deer and the unique Exmoor pony and a beautiful backdrop to miles of trails for walkers cyclists and riders and the traditional coastal resorts of Lynton Lynmouth Minehead and Porlock Weir. The county town of Taunton with its good shopping racecourse and cricket ground is just 9 miles. Pubs restaurants and shops in Nether Stowey 1.5 miles.
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Mill Cottage, Somerset
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Amidst stunning Somerset countryside this lovely and very comfortable old cottage enjoys fine views of Glastonbury Tor from its pretty rear garden. A wonderful array of attractions lie nearby including Wells’ magnificent cathedral and Bishop’s Palace Cheddar Gorge and Wookey Hole Clarks renowned shopping village at Street and National Trust properties at Barrington Court Lyte’s Carey Tintinhull Gardens and Stourhead’s fabulous lakeside walk and gardens. The elegant city of Bath Longleat House and Safari Park Poole Harbour and Weymouth’s extensive sandy beach are all a little further afield. Coarse fishing in the River Brue is 5 minutes’ walk and a pub serving food and shop/P.O. are ½ mile.
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Martins Hill Farm, Somerset
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With Brean’s magnificent sandy beach just 1.5 miles away and a host of attractions within easy reach these comfortable cottages are ideally located for a holiday in the south-west. A short drive reaches the traditional resorts of Weston-Super-Mare whose fine flat sands offer great sand-yachting and Burnham-on-Sea a popular venue for jet skiing and other water sports. Memorable days out might take in trips to Cheddar Gorge and Caves Wookey Hole Glastonbury Clark’s shopping village in Street the exquisite cathedral and Bishop’s Palace in Wells and Bath’s stunning crescents and Roman Baths. Local delights include Brean Leisure Park Animal Farm Country Park and Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm whilst Minehead Lynton and Lynmouth and Exmoor are further afield. Sailing fishing and riding are available locally and Brean golf course is opposite the properties. Pubs serving food and shops 0.5 mile.
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Meadowsweet Farm, Somerset
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In a secluded and peaceful position on the fringes of the Quantock Hills the cottages at Meadowsweet Farm offer a delightful base for a Somerset holiday. The 18th century Mill and 15th century Dairy are award winning conversions whilst the handsome Barn has also been pleasingly converted by the same architect. Set within 30 acres of meadows and woodland they all offer individual attractive and very comfortable accommodation only 9 miles from the beach at Blue Anchor. Hens wander freely in the farmyard and from the meadows there are picturesque views of the West Somerset Steam Railway. This is superb walking riding and mountain biking country within easy reach of the glories of Exmoor National Park including Watersmeet a wooded gorge with beautiful walks where the East Lyn river meets Hoaroak Water; the famous resorts of Lynton and Lynmouth linked by a unique cliff railway; the remarkable limestone pinnacles and cliff drops at Valley of the Rocks; the quaint village of Porlock and waterfront at Polock Weir; Dunster Castle; and Dunkery Hill the highest point on the Moor. Taunton and the resort of Minehead are both about 13 miles distant. A shop and pub serving food are under 1 mile away in the pretty village of Bicknoller from where steep paths lead to stunning views from the ridge.
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Seaview, Somerset
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Overlooking the sea and enjoying private access to the vast sandy beach at Brean (a truly wonderful location for pony rides) this well appointed single storey property offers an ideal base for a break by the sea. The local Brean Leisure Park and Fun City offers great entertainment for all the family and amongst easily accessible attractions are Weston-Super-Mare and its Seaquarium Cheddar Gorge and Caves Wookey Hole and Clarks Shopping village at Street. Visitors can enjoy fine walking on Brean Downs (N.T.) and great day trips to Minehead and Exmoor National Park. Golf is available locally as is coarse fishing at Unity Farm Lakes. Pub serving food and shops 500 yards.
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The Parlour, Somerset
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These well-appointed holiday cottages both with their own easy access are situated in a peaceful village. The Parlour is a ground floor apartment while The Hayloft is a single-storey property with the entrance at the rear. Just 10 miles from Bath with its Roman Baths Royal Crescent excellent shopping and restaurants 2.5 miles from Frome with its winding streets and weekly market a short drive from Wells the smallest city in England yet with one of the finest cathedrals and Bradford-on-Avon. Stourhead (NT) Bowood House Glastonbury and Street’s famous shopping village are easily accessible as is Longleat with is safari park and Center Parcs plus a fine golf course at Orchard Leigh. Pub serving food under 10 minutes’ walk shops in Frome.
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Little Burcott Loft, Somerset
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A striking loft conversion in a secluded countryside location with wonderful walking and glorious views this stylish property makes a superb holiday base. Wells the smallest city in England yet with one of its finest cathedrals is just 1 mile distant and Cheddar Gorge Wookey Hole Glastonbury’s famous Tor Stourhead gardens (N.T.) and Street’s much visited Clarks shopping village are all a short drive – the city of Bath is a little further. Golf and riding locally. A dining pub is a 0.75 mile stroll shops in Wells.
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Kings Lynn, Somerset
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This first floor apartment adjoining the owner’s home is just 5 minutes walk from the lovely sands of Burnham-on-Sea and just 12 miles from Weston-Super-Mare a traditional resort with newly re-opened pier. Within easy reach of the areas many attractions; Cheddar Gorge and Caves Wookey Hole the renowned Clark’s shopping village at Street Wells England’s smallest city with magnificent cathedral the gorgeous Regency architecture and fine shops of Bath (N.T). properties at Montacute and Clivedon House. Further afield for a good day trip lies Exmoor National Park with its sumptuous countryside. Golf enthusiasts might fancy a round on the championship course at Burnham and Berrow. There are plenty of pubs restaurants and shops in Burnham-on-Sea in easy walking distance.
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Cannington Grange, Somerset
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Standing in 3.5 acres of landscaped gardens boasting many rare trees and shrubs this magnificent Victorian mansion and its former stables offer an excellent choice of well appointed accommodation and a host of activities. The apartments sit within a converted tower and enjoy great views. In the garden the splendid conservatory houses an indoor heated swimming pool with corner steps for little children and a water slide for the older ones. There is also a spa bath and sauna and the games room and extensive facilities in the grounds provide plenty of entertainment for children of all ages whilst a separate fitness room is available for adults. A tree-lined fishing pond affords relaxing sport and the shared barbecue area is perfect for socialising on mild summer evenings. The Grange’s location on the fringes of the beautiful Quantock Hills ensures ample opportunity for walking horse riding and mountain biking. Kilve beach (5 miles) is a gem for fossil hunters and at low tide a small sandy beach lies nearby. Cannington village (under 0.5 miles) offers shops good pubs and golf.
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Turnpike Cottage, Somerset
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Charming and unusual this cosy circular thatched toll cottage lies just half a mile from Chard in the Blackdown Hills an area of outstanding natural beauty. Situated on the A30 Chard to Honiton road the cottage enjoys stunning views and is ideally placed for exploring Somerset’s many attractions and Dorset’s Heritage coastline. Visitors enjoy use of a beach hut (Apr – Oct) at Beer just 15 miles away and Sidmouth and Lyme Regis are easily accessible. Pubs restaurants and shops 0.5 miles.
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Hodgeditch Farm, Somerset
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At the end of a quiet country lane these three charming and individual properties enjoy an idyllic setting surrounded by 3.5 acres of land crossed by a sparkling stream. Set right on the Somerset Devon and Dorset border they are just 8 miles from Lyme Regis with its massive breakwater – The Cobb prominently featured in The French Lieutenant’s Woman – and its grand sandy beach. The elegant seaside resort of Sidmouth Charmouth (renowned for fossil hunting) Golden Cap (the highest cliff on the south coast) and the pleasure gardens at the fishing village of Beer are all close by. Chard (3 miles) the highest town in Somerset with its Hornsbury Mill full of bric-a-brac the 1000 acre wildlife park at Cricket St Thomas Forde Abbey and Gardens Axminster and many other places of interest are within easy reach. Shops inns and restaurants 1.5 miles.
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Braeburn , Somerset
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Quietly set just 500 yards from the heart of the popular village of Cheddar this very well appointed detached property makes an excellent base for exploring the Cheddar Gorge and its caves. Wookey Hole the beautiful cathedral at Wells Clark’s shopping village at Street Sparkford Motor Museum the Fleet Air Arm Museum at Yeovilton and the city of Bath’s renovated Roman Baths and spectacular crescents are all an easy drive as are lovely sandy beaches Weston Super Mare and Exmoor National Park. Shops and pubs 500 yards.
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The Orchard, Somerset
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This finely refurbished property in a peaceful picturesque village is only ten minutes from Cheddar Gorge and Caves and an ideal base for walking and mountain biking in the Mendips and the lush countryside. Within easy reach of the areas many attractions. Wells with magnificent Cathedral and Bishops Palace; Wookey Hole Clarks renowned shopping village in Street the resorts of Burnham-on-Sea and Weston-Super-Mare Longleat House and Safari Park and Bath and Glastonbury. Further afield lies Exmoor National Park with fames resorts of Lynton and Lynmouth joined by cliff railway. Fishing golf riding (2 miles) are available locally. Shop and pub serving food 300 yards.
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Putt Barn, Somerset
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Delightfully situated in the Blackdown Hills on the Somerset/Devon border this well appointed barn conversion is set in lovely gardens and enjoys open views southwest over the surrounding farm and woodland. Putt Barn provides a bright comfortable and tranquil holiday base with nature trails golf fishing and riding all found nearby. Taunton – Somerset’s County Town – and Honiton with its history of lace making and now a wonderful centre for antiques are both about 8 miles distant whilst the Heritage coastline and popular resorts of Lyme Regis Sidmouth Seaton Branscombe and Beer are all within an easy drive as are National Trust properties such as Knightshayes Court Montacute House and Barrington Court and also the Fleet Air Arm Museum at Yeovilton. Pub 1 mile.
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Summerhayes, Somerset
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This pretty single storey cottage furnished with great flair is in a secluded countryside setting just two miles from Clevedon whose many attractions include sea angling a newly restored Victorian pier miniature railway and sports centre with indoor pool. The cottage adjoins the home of the owners adjacent to Clevedon Crafts Centre which has over ten studios including a pottery gallery. Walking cycleways golf and riding locally. Weston-Super-Mare 6 miles and Bristol 12 miles. Shop and pub 2 miles.
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The Milking Parlour, Somerset
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This attractively converted property is set just 2 miles from the coastal resort of Clevedon’s many amenities and offers an ideal base for exploring the Mendips. A craft centre including a pottery and silversmiths is next door and popular Weston-Super-Mare’s magnificent beach shopping centre pubs restaurants and two golf courses are 6 miles. Wookey Hole Caves Cheddar Gorge Wells with its wonderful cathedral Bath Street Glastonbury and Bristol are all easily reached. Shop and pub 2 miles.
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Waggonhayes, Somerset
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Pretty countryside just 2 miles from the attractive coastal resort of Clevedon’s good shops pubs and restaurants is the setting for this very comfortable 19th century single storey converted barn. Backing onto the owners’ home and Crafts Centre it overlooks its own garden and patio. Weston-Super-Mare (6 miles) offers year round attractions as does historic Bristol 12 miles. Bath Wells Cheddar Gorge and the Cotswolds are all within easy reach.
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Castlebrook Cottages, Somerset
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In a small Somerset village lying in the heart of the Polden Hills these two attractive 18th century cottages enjoy a shared garden and a further 8 acres of grounds with a fishing pond. Just a short stroll from the cottages is the village pub serving food local ciders beer and basic amenities. Street home to the famous Clarke’s shopping village is just 2.5 miles away. A wealth of places of interest lie within easy reach – Wells England’s smallest city yet boasting a very fine 13th century cathedral is 10 miles whilst Glastonbury with its famous Tor and Abbey is within 4 miles. Other local attractions include Cheddar Gorge and Caves Wookey Hole the Fleet Air Arm Museum at Yeovilton and Haynes Motor Museum. Historic houses and gardens are found at Hestercombe Stourhead Montacute and Lytes Carey. Coarse fishing for koi carp mirrorcarp and tench (barbless hooks only) can be enjoyed in the shared grounds whilst a sports centre outdoor swimming pool and horse riding are available nearby. Shops 2.5 miles.
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Long Batch Cottage, Somerset
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Just 5 minutes’ walk from Ditcheat’s splendid pub serving food and the village shop this comfortable little cottage is perfect for walkers and cyclists as the national cycleway runs adjacent to it. Set in the grounds of the owners’ home it lies within easy reach of a host of places of interest. Cheddar Gorge Wookey Hole Wells and Glastonbury are all nearby as are Castle Cary an old and pretty town of honey coloured stone and Street with its Clarkes shopping village. National Trust properties at Stourhead and Montacute are a delight Fleet Air Arm Museum at Yeovilton and Sparkford Motor Museum are well worth a visit. Golf tennis and swimming locally.
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Northmoor Lodge, Somerset
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This charming cottage set in a pretty garden near deer grazed parkland enjoys private trout and salmon fishing and a superb location from which to explore the splendours of Exmoor and glorious beaches of the north Devon coast. The delightful little town of Dulverton’s good shops inns and restaurants are 2 miles. Minehead a popular resort with sandy beach Aqua splash swimming pool and West Somerset Steam Railway is 19 miles.
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Ellicombe Cottages, Somerset
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At the foot of Grabbist Hill (N.T.) in the Exmoor National Park these four beautifully furnished and well equipped Grade II listed cottages are set in the grounds of 16th century Ellicombe Manor. Clustered around a cobbled courtyard they enjoy shared use of an outdoor heated swimming pool with its own walled area and poolside furniture and an acre of magnificent sub tropical gardens and 3 acre paddock offering views over the West Somerset Steam Railway and across the Bristol Channel to the Welsh coast.|The gardens are a special feature of Ellicombe Manor filled with mature palm trees named exotic plants and shrubs and quiet corners with seating. Here too visitors may discover the ‘secret garden’ or enjoy a game of outdoor chess or other outdoor games. A mile away Dunster with its famous castle yarn market and pre Christmas candlelight shopping offers a selection of pubs shops and restaurants. Minehead’s resort attractions sandy beach and coastal path walks are also close by. Golf river and lake fishing horse riding and wonderful walking locally in Exmoor National Park and West Somerset Steam Railway weekends. One mile to the start of South West coast path.
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Mulberry Cottage, Somerset
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In a secluded coastal location on the edge of Exmoor and within 1 mile of medieval Dunster is this attractive former stone barn. Renovated to a very high standard and retaining original timbers it adjoins the owner’s home in pretty gardens. Dunster’s attractions include its Castle August show red deer safaris and early December candlelit shopping. Minehead (1.5 miles) offers beach ancient harbour steam railway golf and cycle hire. Watchet Porlock and Lynton are a short drive. Pub 0.5 miles.
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Daisy Cottage, Somerset
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Within easy reach of the West Dorset Heritage Coast and set in the mellow village of Hinton St George this charming mid row Georgian cottage offers an ideal base from which to explore. To the south lie the resorts of Lyme Regis with its quaint streets and famous breakwater the village of Beer for fishing and smuggers’ folklore and Sidmouth’s soaring cliffs and Regency architecture – Kilve fossil beach is a little further. To the north are the country town of Taunton Sheppy’s cider mills Glastonbury Tor eight N.T. properties and seaside Minehead within easy reach. Pub serving food and shop 150 yards.
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Little Whipcott Heights, Somerset
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This attractive and comfortable cottage is set within 300 yards of the Grand Western Canal and Country Park which offers a delightful towpath walk or cycle abundant fishing boat hire or a lunch in a canalside pub. It is within easy reach of Taunton and Tiverton and further afield to the north is the rolling beauty of Exmoor plus the resorts of Minehead and Lynmouth. To the south are the famed resorts of Lyme Regis Sidmouth and Beer. An abundance of National Trust properties are within easy reach. Shop and friendly pub 1 mile. There are a host of excellent restaurants nearby.
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Blythwood Cottage, Somerset
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In secluded Somerset countryside this very comfortable cottage lies within easy reach of Longleat Cheddar Gorge and Caves Wookey Hole the beautiful Cathedral and Bishop’s Palace at Wells Glastonbury and Clarks’ shopping village at Street. Further afield are the city of Bath Weston-Super-Mare Minehead and glorious Exmoor National Park and to the south Lyme Regis Lulworth Cove and Weymouth. Montacute Stourhead and Lytes Cary (all N.T.) are well worth a visit and pretty Castle Cary (4 miles) offers interesting shops and restaurants. Golf tennis and riding are found locally. Pub 1 mile shops 2 miles.
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Kingfisher Barn, Somerset
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Set on the fringes of a village within a short drive of both Glastonbury Tor and Street home of the famous Clarks’ shopping village this very comfortable first floor property boasts its own hot tub and is ideally placed for exploring a wide variety of attractions. A wing of the owners’ home whose extensive grounds offer 600 yards of fishing rights and stabling for visitors’ own horse it is an easy drive from Wells England’s smallest cathedral city Cheddar Gorge and Wookey Hole. Golf riding and tennis locally pub serving food 0.25 miles shop 1 mile.
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The Mill, Somerset
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This stunning award winning conversion of the oldest mill house in Somerset stands proudly beside a tranquil one acre mill pond and island. The resorts and beaches of Lyme Regis Beer Branscombe and Sidmouth the cathedral and Bishop’s Palace at Wells Clarks’ shopping village Montacute and Barrington Court (both N.T.) are within easy reach; Exmoor and Longleat a little further. Riding locally; cycle hire in Ilminster 3 miles. Dining pub 1 mile shop 1.5 miles.
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The Smithy, Somerset
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Once a blacksmith’s workshop this converted and comfortably furnished detached cottage is ideally situated for exploring the delights of the Somerset countyside. Set close to a busy touring route it lies within easy reach of the beautiful cathedral and Bishop’s Palace at Wells the fantastic gardens at Stourhead and Clarks’ shopping village at Street as well as the myriad seaside pleasures offered by Lyme Regis (16 miles) Branscombe Beer and Sidmouth. Forde Abbey National Trust properties at Barrington Court and Montacute and the interesting Fleet Air Arm Museum at Yeovilton are also well worth a visit. Taunton the County Town is just 8 miles away whilst a little further afield visitors can enjoy the numerous attractions found on Exmoor Longleat Safari Park and Weymouth’s golden sands. Riding and golf are available locally. Pub serving food 1 mile shops 1.5 miles.
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White House Cottage, Somerset
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Nestling in rural seclusion yet just 8 miles from the county town of Taunton this well appointed cottage is ideally placed for enjoying the delights of Somerset Dorset and Devon. Clarks’ shopping village at Street Wells with its beautiful cathedral and Bishop’s Palace the lovely lake and gardens of Stourhead and famous resorts of the Jurassic coast Lyme Regis Beer Branscombe and Sidmouth are all within easy reach as are Barrington Court and Montacute (both N.T.) and Forde Abbey while Exmoor and Longleat are a little further afield. Tennis riding and golf locally. Shop/P.O. and dining pub 1 mile.
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Poplar Farm, Somerset
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Set within 30 acres of farmland backed by the Mendip Hills just 4 miles from the vast sandy beaches at Brean and Barrow these six charming cottages provide the ideal base for exploring this lovely corner of England. Sympathetically converted from former barns to offer extremely comfortable and well appointed accommodation the cottages all share a large landscaped courtyard. Each enjoys its own sitting out area. The cottages at Poplar Farm enjoy a setting that is rural and utterly peaceful yet is within easy reach of a wealth of places of interest. Cheddar Gorge with its towering cliffs stalagmite filled caves and its 10000 year old man on display in the museum makes a fascinating trip. So too does Wookey hole an eerie network of underground caves rivers and pools plus museums and family attractions. Bath is well worth a visit – an elegant city of golden stone with its Roman Baths and museum The Royal Crescent and Robert Adam’s Pulteney Bridge over the River Avon as well as a wonderful assortment of shops and restaurants. Visitors to mystical Glastonbury (the site of the celebrated festival) will discover its 13th century ruined abbey and sweeping views from the famous Tor. Also not far distant is Wells the smallest city in England but boasting one of its finest cathedrals. Traditional seaside amusements can be enjoyed on Weston-Super-Mare’s promenade and piers and there are pony rides on the beach at Brean. This is wonderful walking and cycling country and the hills forests and heathland of the Quantocks and Exmoor are easily accessible. Fishing riding and golf can be found within 5 miles. Shop and pubs serving food 1 mile.
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Yellow Hayes Farm Cottages, Somerset
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Only 1.5 miles from Brean’s vast sandy beach these bright and spacious barn conversions sit close to the dramatic Brean Down Promontory (N.T.) which extends into the Bristol Channel and offers breathtaking views and magnificent walking. A wealth of attractions lie within easy reach including Weston-Super-Mare and Burnham-on-Sea Cheddar Gorge and Caves Wookey Hole Glastonbury and Clarks’ Shopping Village at Street. Further afield the Quantock Hills and glorious Exmoor National Park promise enjoyable days out. Golf 1.5 miles. Pub serving food 2 miles shop/P.O. at Lympsham 1 mile.
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Roadwater Cottages, Somerset
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Close to Exmoor National Park and set in 17.5 acres of beautiful grounds where woodpeckers and kingfishers flourish these comfortable properties have been created within a splendid early 1800s country house. The house is now divided into three – Lowood forms the central part and Littlewood is a ground floor apartment with its own entrance to the right of the front door (the owners occupy one wing). Carriage driving is offered here and there is a small CC (5 vans) site in high season. Minehead with good shopping and famous Blue Anchor Bay is about 5 miles as are Dunster Castle the West Somerset Steam Railway and Watchet’s picturesque harbour. Just a little further away visitors can explore the pretty village of Porlock Porlock Weir and its small harbour and the delightful resorts of Lynton and Lynmouth linked by a unique cliff railway. Pubs serving food and shop/P.O. about 0.5 mile.
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The Willows, Somerset
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Set on the Somerset Devon and Dorset border this delightful ground floor property (left of front door) is ideally located for enjoying the myriad pleasures these three glorious counties have to offer. Adjoining the owner’s home it lies just a short drive from the world famous Dorset Heritage coast the sandy beach and massive breakwater of picturesque Lyme Regis and the many charms found at Beer Charmouth Branscombe and the elegant resort of Sidmouth. Forde Abbey and National Trust properties at Barrington Court and Montacute House are also easily accessible and fishing riding golf and sailing are all available locally. A pub serving food shop and post office are about a 0.25 mile walk.
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The Cottage, Somerset
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This spacious detached property enjoys an enviable location in Watchet harbour and views over the marina (pictured). Surrounded by the natural beauty of the Quantocks yet only a few miles from the sandy beach at Blue Anchor this is an ideal base from which to explore the delights of Exmoor National Park. Famous resorts are within easy reach: Minehead for shopping golf mountain bike hire; Porlock popular with riders; pretty Porlock Weir with its small harbour inns and quaint cottages; and Lynton and Lynmouth connected by a unique cliff railway. Exmoor home to herds of red deer and ‘Doone country’ is wonderful for walkers and riders with miles of foot and cycle paths to enjoy whilst Tropiquaria animal and adventure park the West Somerset Steam Railway (with a station at Watchet) N.T. properties including Dunster Castle and even landrover ‘safaris’ across the moors are among a host of easily accessible attractions. Local golf tennis riding and fishing. Dining pub and shops 2 minutes’ walk.
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Jonswood, Somerset
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With the legendary beauty of the Somerset Levels almost on the doorstep and the gorgeous sandy beaches of Burmham-on-Sea and Brean only a few miles away this newly built and very stylish lodge makes an ideal holiday base. Boasting its own tennis court and fitness room it sits in the interesting hamlet of Watchfield within easy reach of the area’s famous attractions including the caves and cliffs at Cheddar Gorge underground rivers and pools at Wookey Hole Clarks Shopping Village at Street Glastonbury Tor and the lovely cathedral and Bishop’s Palace at Wells whilst the elegant city of Bath is a little further afield. Riding sailing golf and fishing are enjoyed locally and there is dramatic scenery and fine walking to be had around nearby Brean Park. Pub serving food 50 yards shop/P.O. 2 miles.
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Lilicomb, Somerset
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This stunning lodge enjoys a superb location in wonderful countryside setting in a woodland clearing on a 25 acre sheep/grass farm on the fringes of the Exmoor National Park and within a short drive of the graceful market town of Bampton Dulverton Tiverton and the county town of Taunton. The area offers fantastic opportunities for walking riding and cycling as well as easy access to the resorts of Lynton and Lynmouth (joined by cliff railway) Porlock Weir Watchet and the traditional entertainments at Minehead. Arlington Court Knightshayes Court Dunster Castle and Watersmeet (all N.T.) are well worth exploring the West Somerset Railway runs nearby. Pub serving food 1 mile shops 4 miles.
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Greenmount Cottage, Somerset
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Set on the fringes of Wells within easy reach of superb walking in the Mendip Hills this well appointed detached single story cottage and its safely enclosed garden provide an ideal location for family holidays. Beautiful Wells Cathedral and the historic Bishop’s Palace are close by as are the amazing underground caves at Wookey Hole Cheddar Gorge Glastonbury Tor and the famous Clarks shopping village at Street. Longleat House and Safari Park National Trust properties at Stourhead and Lytes Cary Manor the Fleet Air Arm Museum at Yeovilton and Sparkford Motor Museum are all easily accessible. Golf and fishing are found locally a dry ski slope is 15 miles. Pubs serving food and shops/P.O 0.5 mile.
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The Apple House, Somerset
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Explore spectacular Cheddar Gorge and the delightful Cathedral City of Wells (both 4 miles) from this cosy detached cottage for two converted from a traditional Somerset apple store. Set in a picturesque village at the foot of the Mendip Hills there is superb walking direct from the cottage and RSPB sanctuaries on the nearby Somerset levels. Within 25 miles are both the seaside resort of Weston-Super-Mare and elegant Bath. Shop pub and P.O. 100 yards.
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Holm Cottage, Somerset
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This renovated Victorian cottage and its walled garden sit in a peaceful mews just 15 minutes’ walk from the golden sands of Weston-super-Mare. As well as its Marine Lake wide promenade and three piers the popular resort boasts regular entertainments at the Playhouse Theatre and Winter Gardens two golf courses windsurfing and sailing facilities plus a multitude of shops bars and eating places. Nearby attractions include Cheddar Gorge and Caves Wookey Hole Glastonbury beautiful Bath the magnificent cathedral at Wells Clark’s shopping village and National Trust properties such as Clevedon Court Tyntesfield and Montacute. The Mendip Hills offer scenic walking and cycling; further afield lie the glories of Exmoor. A restaurant pub serving food and shop are all within 3 minutes’ stroll.
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Fig Trees, Somerset
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Situated in wonderful rolling countryside on the fringes of Exmoor and just 2 miles from the coast this spacious loft apartment offers a superb base for cycling and walking in the adjacent Quantock Hills. Beaches at Blue Anchor Bay Kilve and St Audries are just a few miles as are the towns of Minehead and Taunton for shopping and cinema. Exmoor National Park the resorts of Lynton and Lynmouth (famously joined by cliff railway) the spectacular Brendon Hills picturesque Porlock Weir Watchet Dunster Castle (N.T.) and the Somerset Steam Railway out of Williton station are all within easy reach. Sea and fly fishing (rainbow trout) golf and riding are all enjoyed locally. Pub serving food and shop about 1 mile.
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Maxmills Farm Cottages, Somerset
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Enjoying an utterly peaceful location abundant with wildlife in a quiet Mendip valley are these four delightful cottages. Set on a working farm in this area of outstanding natural beauty three of the cottages have been skillfully converted from stone barns whilst the fourth a former miller’s cottage is attached to the owners’ home. Attractively furnished and equipped to a high standard the cottages offer an ideal base for a relaxing holiday or for touring the surrounding area. Cheddar Gorge Blagdon Lake – with trout fishing and a wealth of wildlife – and golf are all nearby. The elegant city of Bath and the cathedral city of Wells are within an easy drive and Weston-Super-Mare’s many attractions and sandy beach are just 7 miles. Churchill (4 miles) offers many activities including a dry ski slope sports centre and horse riding. Bristol Airport 15 minutes. Village shop and pub 2 miles.
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The Old Sunday School, Somerset
(Cottages from Hoseasons)
Lovingly restored with a craftman’s attention to detail this stylish property is set in the quaint village of Wookey Hole world famous for its underground chambers and pools. Wells with its magnificent cathedral is just 1.5 miles and Cheddar Gorge and Caves Clarks renowned shopping village in Street the wonderful gardens and lakeside walk at Stourhead (N.T.) the traditional resort of Weston-Super-Mare and the Regency city of Bath with Roman baths are within easy reach. Further afield is Exmoor National Park and riding golf and sailing are available locally. There are pubs serving food and shop in the village.
Hotels & Accommodation in Somerset
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