Somerset cottages and self catering, South West England

Oaktree Barn, Crewkerne, Somerset, South West England

Sleeps 2
Weekly price range £300 to £599

Self catering accommodation in Crewkerne sleeps 2.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Sleeps 2

Accommodation overview: Situated on the edge of Crewkerne in south Somerset, this spacious, adjoining 18th-century converted barn boasts oak beams, oak kitchen and galleried bedroom. Located on the owner’s 260-acre organic farm, there is lovely countryside with many footpaths, beautiful scenery and wildlife to enjoy. There are many attractions and historic houses such as Forde Abbey and Gardens within easy driving distance, as well as the famous World Heritage Coast, with the popular seaside resorts of Lyme Regis and Westbay. Shops 2 miles.

Spacious open-plan, beamed living/dining room with electric ‘wood burner’ and laminate floor. Kitchen with oak units. Shower room and toilet. First floor: Galleried double bedroom with 5ft bed.

Nelson Cottage, Oakhill, Somerset, South West England

Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £600 to £899

Self catering accommodation in Oakhill sleeps 4.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Pub nearby • Detached • Sleeps 4

Accommodation overview: Situated in a peaceful hamlet in the Mendip Hills this charming listed 18th century holiday cottage with Doulting stone mullioned windows, has been beautifully renovated to retain the original interior with the benefits of modern services. Beams and flagstone floors add to the character. There is a large garden with views to open farm land. Well positioned for access to the historic cities of Wells & Bath; the wetlands of the Somerset Levels and the limestone plateaux of the Mendip Hills with the famous attractions of Cheddar Gorge and Wookey Hole. Also nearby Glastonbury Tor and Abbey, the Bath & West showground, and the Clarks village for designer outlet shopping. Shops 3 miles, pub 1 mile.

Beamed living room with wood-burning stove and flagstone floor. Beamed kitchen/dining room. Utility. Bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet. First floor: Double bedroom with 5ft bed (restricted headroom 6ft). Twin bedroom.

Old Cider Cottage, Marston Magna, Somerset, South West England

Sleeps 5
Weekly price range £600 to £899

Self catering accommodation in Marston Magna sleeps 5.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Pub nearby • Garden • Sleeps 5

Accommodation overview: This delightful 200-year-old cottage nestles in an idyllic setting on the Somerset/Dorset borders. Standing as one of a pair, furnished and equipped throughout to a high standard, the cottage is the perfect location for a family holiday or romantic retreat. It is ideally situated for exploring the beautiful scenery with its many attractions including historic Sherborne, Yeovilton Air Museum, the Jurassic coast, Stourhead House and Gardens, Glastonbury Tor, Cheddar Gorge, Bath, Bristol Zoo, Longleat House and Safari Park, Haynes Motor Museum, numerous NT properties, as well as good walking, cycling, golf and fishing. Pub in village. Shops 2 miles.

Living room and dining room, each with flagstone floor. Well-equipped kitchen with tiled floor. Conservatory. Shower room with toilet. First floor: Double bedroom with four-poster bed. Twin bedroom. Single bedroom. Bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet.

Yeo Farm Cottages - Honey Cottage, Taunton, Somerset, South West England

Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £600 to £899

Self catering accommodation in Taunton sleeps 4.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Sleeps 4

Accommodation overview: Yeo Farm is a small country estate nestling in the picturesque hamlet of Waterrow on the Somerset/Devon border at the foot of the Brendon Hills. Walkers and dog owners are welcome at these adult only farm cottages. Comprising some 40 acres of woodland, pasture, ponds and the River Tone, the farm also has fishing rights for over half a mile, and a riverside walk has been made to enjoy the natural flora and fauna present in this area. The 16th-century farmhouse has been restored and is the home of the resident owners, whilst the cottages (Refs ERE, ERF, and ERG) have been sympathetically converted from former farm buildings and comprise three adjoining character cottages, which enjoy wonderful views over the estate. The cottages have been renovated and refurbished to a high standard, and offer all modern conveniences and comfort in this stunning setting.
Yeo Farm provides an excellent base for countryside pursuits and walking, with the Brendons, Quantocks and Blackdown Hills nearby and Exmoor on the doorstep. Horses are welcome. Many historic houses and gardens in the vicinity. Coast 13 miles. There is coarse, fly and sea fishing available; golf 4 miles; hard tennis courts and outdoor swimming pool 1½ miles; clay and game shooting by arrangement. Shops 1½ miles, local gastro pub 1 mile.

Lowood, Roadwater, Somerset, South West England

Sleeps 5
Weekly price range £242 to £631

Self catering accommodation in Roadwater sleeps 5.

Features include: Short Breaks • Multi bathrooms • Non smoking Near the Beach • Close to the Sea Pub near by • Pets allowed sleeps 5

Accommodation overview: Close to Exmoor National Park this detached early 1800's country house is set in 17½ acres of lovely grounds where woodpeckers and kingfishers flourish. Now divided into three Lowood forms the central part (the owner occupies one wing). Carriage driving is offered and a CC site (5 vans) is available in high season. Minehead Dunster Castle and a sandy beach are within 4 miles. Pubs shop/P.O. ¾ mile.

Hall. Comfortable sitting/dining room with oak floors and electric fire. Fitted kitchen. First floor: Double bedroom with additional single bed (for + 1) and three steps down to ensuite shower room/W.C. Twin bedded room. Three steps down to bathroom/W.C. with shower attachment and bidet.

Phone enquiries: 0844 847 1143

Shadow Dream Cottage, Chard, Somerset, South West England

Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £600 to £899

Self catering accommodation in Chard sleeps 4.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Garden • Sleeps 4

Accommodation overview: In a small hamlet and within walking distance of Forde Abbey and Gardens, this quaint thatched cottage, one of a pair, has been renovated with an en-suite master bedroom and a large garden. It makes a lovely holiday accommodation to get away from it all and is in a great location for exploring this delightful area. Visit many family attractions, explore the famous World Heritage Jurassic Coast and enjoy country walking, golf nearby and quaint village pubs. Shop and pub 2 miles.

Living room with gas fire, French doors and wooden floor. Dining room with wooden floor. Well-equipped kitchen with tiled floor. Beams throughout. First floor: Double bedroom with TV and en-suite shower room with double shower cubicle and toilet. Twin bedroom with TV. Bathroom with slipper bath, separate shower cubicle and toilet.

Bridge Cottage, Watchet, Somerset, South West England

Sleeps 2
Weekly price range £300 to £599

Self catering accommodation in Watchet sleeps 2.

Features include: • Beach nearby • Sleeps 2

Accommodation overview: Set in the thriving small marina port of Watchet, just a stone’s throw away from local pubs, shops and restaurants, this delightful character cottage provides an ideal coastal retreat for couples. It has its own furnished balcony overlooking the river, from which to sip wine and relax to the sound of lapping water. A host of attractions lie close at hand, including the West Somerset Steam Railway, Dunster village and castle (NT), sandy beaches at Blue Anchor and Minehead, sea fishing as well as superb walking and riding within the Exmoor National Park and amid the Quantock Hills. Shops 100 yards.

Cosy beamed living/dining room with wood-burner style electric fire and bay window overlooking river. Compact modern fitted kitchen. Shower room with toilet. Steep stairs to first floor: Double bedroom with wash basin and vanity unit.

Dairy Cottages - Foxglove, Monkton Combe, Somerset, South West England

Sleeps 2
Weekly price range £300 to £599

Self catering accommodation in Monkton Combe sleeps 2.

Features include: • Pool • Short Breaks • Pub nearby • Easy Walking • Sleeps 2

Accommodation overview: This unusual, Grade II listed, attractive, 17th-century holiday cottage was formerly the lock-up for the village of Coleford, a picturesque place full of old miners’ cottages. Situated at the end of a row, the turret gives the interior curved walls and alcoves, and adds to its wealth of character and original features. The village is situated on the eastern edge of the Mendip Hills, close to Frome, Bath, Wells, Glastonbury and the attractions of Longleat, Stourhead Gardens, Cheddar Gorge and Wookey Hole. Access to beautiful rural walks from the doorstep. Shop 1 mile, pub 150 yards.

Twelve steps to entrance. Cosy living room with wood-burning stove in large open fireplace and alcoved dining area with wooden floor. Compact beamed kitchen with tiled floor. Utility. Bathroom with ¾-size bath, shower attachment and toilet. First floor: Two double bedrooms, one with 5ft bed.

Swallows, Shoscombe, Somerset, South West England

Sleeps 8
Weekly price range £900 to £1299

Self catering accommodation in Shoscombe sleeps 8.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Pub nearby • Detached • Sleeps 8

Accommodation overview: This attractive detached holiday cottage is full of character with beams, fireplaces and slate floors, yet has a light, spacious feel. The large conservatory leads to a gravelled terrace, with wonderful open views over the garden and surrounding countryside. The village of Rode is a short stroll away, leading to walks along the River Frome and on the Macmillan Way. Only 10 miles from the Georgian city of Bath, with its famous Roman baths. Close to Longleat and Stourhead. Shop 1 mile, pub 100 yards.

Beamed living room with wood-burning stove and French doors. Dining room with wood-burning stove. Kitchen with breakfast area. Slate floors throughout. Utility. Study. Conservatory. Double bedroom (accessed via conservatory) with en-suite bathroom with shower attachment and toilet. Separate toilet. First floor: Beamed double bedroom. Twin bedroom. Two beamed single bedrooms. Bathroom with shower attachment and toilet.

New Leaf Farm - Cart Shed, Bathampton, Somerset, South West England

Sleeps 2
Weekly price range £300 to £599

Self catering accommodation in Bathampton sleeps 2.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Fishing nearby • Pub nearby • Sleeps 2

Accommodation overview: These attractive holiday cottages have been carefully renovated from former barns, and have kept many of their original features including exposed stonework. They enjoy a perfect location on the banks of the River Avon, and on the edge of the picturesque village of Bathampton, which is 2 miles from the centre of Bath. The Kennet and Avon Canal also runs through the village, enabling walkers and cyclists to easily access Bath and beyond, enjoying the pubs and tea shops along the way. Boat trips can also be taken on the river and canal. Designated as a World Heritage Site, Bath presents some of the finest architectural sights in Europe, such as the Royal Crescent, the Circus and Pulteney Bridge. At the heart of the city next to Bath Abbey is the Roman Baths, which gives a fascinating look into the Roman bathing complex. There is a good variety of museums and galleries, including the American Museum and the Jane Austen Centre. Festivals, theatre and street entertainment bring life and excitement to this vibrant city, and the Thermal Bath Spa with rooftop pool is a popular attraction. Bath is also a celebrated shopping centre, with many unique and independent retailers, and the variety of restaurants, bars and cafes leave guests spoilt for choice. There are many parks and gardens to relax in, away from the bustle of the city, and guided open top bus tours take you out to the perimeter of the city to enjoy the glorious views of the stunning Georgian architecture. There are many National Trust properties to visit, including Prior Park, Dyrham Park, and further afield Westwood Manor, Iford, The Courts, Stourhead and Lacock Abbey. For keen walkers and cyclists there is a dedicated 13 mile traffic-free path from the edge of Bath to Bristol, the Bath Skyline, and also The Cotswolds Way national trail. Within easy reach are the family attractions of Longleat Safari Park, the famous Gorge and Caves at Cheddar, Wookey Hole paper mill and caves. The city of Bristol is worth a visit, with its revamped harbour area, SS Great Britain, Clifton Suspension Bridge, and the vast array of shopping malls and restaurants. Glastonbury Tor and Abbey, the city of Wells and the picturesque Cotswolds are within an hour’s drive. Fishing is also available and cycle hire by prior arrangement. Shops 1 mile and pub 500 yards.

The Garden House, Martock, Somerset, South West England

Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £300 to £599

Self catering accommodation in Martock sleeps 4.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Pub nearby • Sleeps 4

Accommodation overview: Close to the heart of the delightful village of Martock, this attractive stone cottage has been carefully renovated to retain many original features and a garden area, with use of a pretty summerhouse on weekdays. Adjoining the owners’ listed 17th-century house, it is well placed for visiting Glastonbury (18 miles), the cathedral city of Wells (20 miles) and Taunton (25 miles), as well as several National Trust properties including Montacute House and Stourhead Gardens. Coast 16 miles. Shops 200 yards, pub 500 yards.

Open-plan living/dining room with wood-burning stove and kitchen area with tiled floor. Shower room and toilet. First floor: Two double bedrooms, one spacious and attractive with 5ft bed, TV and en-suite bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet.

Grooms Cottage, Ellicombe, Somerset, South West England

Sleeps 5
Weekly price range £310 to £839

Self catering accommodation in Ellicombe sleeps 5.

Features include: Short Breaks Non smoking • Pool Near the Beach • Close to the Sea Pub near by • Pets allowed sleeps 6

Accommodation overview: 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.
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.

A pretty two storey cottage with cobbled courtyard. Stylishly furnished sitting/dining room with oak beams and sofa bed (for + 2). Well equipped kitchen with breakfast area. First floor: Two double bedrooms. Shower room/W.C.

Phone enquiries: 0844 847 1143