Somerset self catering and cottage accommodation

4 bedroom cottage, Bridgwater, Somerset, South West England

Sleeps 8
Weekly prices from: £523 to £1285

Self catering accommodation in Bridgwater sleeps 8.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Detached • Sleeps 8

Accommodation overview: 1 OF 2 COTTAGES PERFECTLY LOCATED TO EXPLORE THE WHOLE OF THE REGION.IDEALLY LOCATED FOR VISITING THE FAMOUS BRIDGWATER CARNIVAL IN NOVEMBER7 NIGHTS ARRIVING 16TH DECEMBER 2011 WAS FROM £1095 NOW FROM £950Set in a peaceful countryside setting, yet only 2.5 miles from the town of Bridgwater, these newly converted grade II listed semi detached cottages are set in one of the most beautiful parts of Somerset close to the Quantock Hills which offer wonderful walking, from leisurely strolls to more challenging walks, including the Coleridge Way. Other attractions within easy reach include Clarks Shopping Village, Cheddar Gorge, Wookey Hole, West Somerset Steam Railway, Roman Bath, numerous National Trust properties and Cricket St Thomas being just a few. Exmoor is just a short drive away or you can simply relax in your private patio area and enjoy a glass of wine and a BBQ while the children play in the adjoining paddock. Both cottages are newly renovated to an excellent standard and form the wing of a 17th century/medieval Somerset longhouse with a working farm next door. Outside: paved patio area with an adjoining lawn and 1 acre paddock where children can play. Amenities: a garage is available and off-road parking for 2 cars. Bed linen, electric and oil-fired central heating included. Regret no pets and no smoking in the properties. Broadband available. Additional info: the 2 cottages can be booked separately or together if a larger party of friends or family wish to holiday together. Perfectly located for visiting the Bridgwater Carnival in November (short breaks welcome 3 or 4 nights at 80% of weekly cost). Location: beaches 15 minutes drive away. Local shops and pubs in North Petherton 2 miles and supermarkets in Bridgwater 2.5 miles. Country pubs in nearby villages and on the Quantock Hills. Arrival: 3pm.This well presented cottage offers light and airy accommodation set on 3 storeys with a beautiful slate floor on the ground floor and original beams throughout alongside newly fitted modern fixtures and fittings. Hornbeam Cottage offers FOUR bedrooms: on the second floor, 1 king-size with en-suite bathroom with electric shower over and WC along with a separate small sitting area with flat screen TV and DVD, ideal for relaxing with a book or a glass of wine. The first floor has 1 double, 1 large twin and 1 small twin suitable for 1 adult or 2 children. Bathroom: on first floor with separate walk-in shower cubicle and WC. Ground floor cloakroom. Lounge/kitchen/diner: on the ground floor, large open-plan with flat screen TV. Kitchen area with integral electric oven, hob, dishwasher, fridge, freezer, wine cooler, microwave and many useful extras. Utility: a washer/dryer is available in a small storage cupboard in the entrance hall.

The New Castle Apartment, Kewstoke, Somerset, South West England

Sleeps 5
Weekly prices from: £469 to £1219

Self catering accommodation in Kewstoke sleeps 5.

Features include: • Close to the Beach • Close to the Sea • Pub nearby • Parking available • Luxury accommodation •

Accommodation overview: A unique, stylish and luxurious self-catering first floor holiday apartment situated in a fort folly, with breathtaking views over the Bristol Channel.

The Cider Press, Keinton Mandeville, Somerset, South West England

Sleeps 2
Weekly prices from: £300 to £599

Self catering accommodation in Keinton Mandeville sleeps 2.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Detached • Easy Walking • Sleeps 2

Accommodation overview: This delightful single-storey conversion offers an ideal retreat for couples, providing a relaxing and peaceful location with an open outlook, yet within easy access of many places of interest. Standing detached in a charming garden, the spacious accommodation is comfortably furnished and well equipped. Walks can be enjoyed from the doorstep and golf is available locally. Several NT properties are nearby, including Montacute House, Barrington Court and beautiful Stourhead. This is an excellent location for touring - Wells cathedral, Glastonbury Tor, Cheddar Gorge (set in the rugged Mendip Hills), Longleat and Sherborne are all nearby, and Bath and the Dorset/Devon coast also provide great days out. Shop 300 yards, two pubs in village.

Spacious living room with wood-burning stove, wooden floor and French door to garden. Dining hall with wooden floor. Kitchen. Double bedroom (zip & link beds) with TV and video. Shower room with toilet.

Little Burcott Loft, Burcott, Somerset, South West England

Sleeps 2
Weekly prices from: £328 to £631

Self catering accommodation in Burcott sleeps 2.

Features include: Short Breaks Non smoking Romantic Break Open Fire or Wood Burner Stove Pub near by • Pets allowed Luxury accommodation sleeps 2

Accommodation overview: 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 ¾ mile stroll shops in Wells.

Entrance from external staircase. Stunning open plan beamed sitting/dining room with wooden floor and Scandinavian wood burning stove well equipped kitchen area. Bathroom/W.C. with separate shower cubicle. Spiral staircase to gallery: Attractive double bedroom with 6' bed.

Phone enquiries: 0844 847 1143

Combe Cottages - Nightingale, Templecombe, Somerset, South West England

Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from: £600 to £899

Self catering accommodation in Templecombe sleeps 6.

Features include: • Pool • Short Breaks • Pub nearby • Games Room • Sleeps 6

Accommodation overview: Straddling the borders of Dorset, Wiltshire and Somerset, this charming row of single-storey cottages is tucked away along a peaceful country lane, close to the village of Templecombe. Adjacent to the owners’ home, and on an alpaca breeding farm, they offer well-equipped and carefully furnished accommodation for a variety of groups, in a central location ideal for exploring. Outdoor seating areas overlooking a central courtyard provide pleasant places of retreat, and the use of an indoor heated swimming pool completes the picture.
Set amid excellent walking country, the holiday cottages afford ample opportunities for plenty of fresh air, and there are many delights to explore on foot. For those preferring to sightsee further afield, a main line station to Waterloo and Exeter is available from the village and quiet country roads make for scenic drives. The popular attractions of Longleat (with its excellent safari park, animal shows and historic house), Cheddar Gorge and Caves and the splendid NT properties of Stourhead Gardens, Kingston Lacey and Montacute House are all within an easy drive, as is Yeovilton Fleet Air Arm Museum and the fascinating array of classic cars at the Haynes Motor Museum.
Also of great historical interest is the abbey town of Sherborne, the famous Gold Hill at Shaftesbury and the medieval towns of Salisbury and Wells – all offer their own blend of quaint shops and museums to explore, individual shops to browse and tearooms for a welcome refreshment break. For an altogether different scene, the south coast beaches and seaside towns can be reached in around an hour’s drive. Active souls can try their hand at a spot of fishing or a round or two of golf locally, while those preferring spectator sports can visit the National Hunt race course in nearby Wincanton. Shop and pub 1 mile.

The Willows, Chard, Somerset, South West England

Sleeps 2
Weekly prices from: £253 to £481

Self catering accommodation in Chard sleeps 2.

Features include: Short Breaks Non smoking Pub near by • Pets allowed sleeps 2

Accommodation overview: 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 ¼ mile walk.

Spacious conservatory leading to open plan sitting room with well equipped kitchen and dining area. Double bedroom with 6' bed. Bathroom/W.C.

Phone enquiries: 0844 847 1143

Wellington Farm - Hindsgrove Cottage, Wells, Somerset, South West England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from: £300 to £599

Self catering accommodation in Wells sleeps 4.

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

Accommodation overview: Set in a secluded position high in the Mendips above Cheddar Gorge (and just 3 miles from Cheddar), these three attractive barn conversions make an excellent base for walkers and nature lovers. This Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is rich in bird and wildlife, including badgers and deer (which visit the farm). Animals on the farm include calves, pygmy goats, alpacas, rabbits and guinea pigs. Nature trails criss-cross the surrounding hills, easily accessible from the farm, and the whole area is one of immense historical and geological interest.
Among the many places of interest to visit are Wells cathedral in England’s smallest city, Glastonbury Tor, the caves at Cheddar and Wookey, Longleat and several NT properties including Montacute House and Stourhead and King John’s Hunting Lodge in pretty Axbridge. Excellent beaches and seaside entertainment can be enjoyed at Weston Super Mare and Brean, and there are many charming villages to be explored, along with the rugged landscape of Exmoor National Park, famous for the native ponies. The Georgian Heritage city of Bath is easily reached with its beautiful architecture, Roman Baths, Abbey and fine selection of shops and restaurants. Several golf clubs are available locally together with horse riding, coarse fishing and trout fishing at Chew Valley and Blagdon Lakes. Very good local inns and places to eat. Shops 3 miles.

Kingfisher, Burnham-on-Sea, Somerset, South West England

Sleeps 2
Weekly prices from: £256 to £523

Self catering accommodation in Burnham-on-Sea sleeps 2.

Features include: Non Smoking • Pub Close By • Fishing On Site • Sandy Beach 5 Miles • Sea 5 Miles • Short Break

Accommodation overview: These two well appointed single storey holiday cottages are situated in the owner’s 56-acres of open farmland which contain two well stocked coarse fishing lakes and an established caravan park. Set on the confluence of river’s Cripps and Brue and overlooking the pictureque Somerset Levels. They are within easy reach of the sandy beaches of Burnham-on-Sea and Brean the caves and cliffs of Cheddar Gorge Wookey Hole Clark’s Shopping Centre at Street and the magnificent cathedral of Wells. Cycling sailing and golf are available locally with great walking and horse riding around the nearby nature reserves of Westhay and Shapwick. Further afield for good day excursions are the Regency splendours of Bath and the new dockland and shopping developments of Bristol. Two village pubs and shop 1 mile. Open plan sitting room with well equipped kitchen and dining area. Twin bedded room with TV. Shower room/WC.

Phone enquiries: 0844 847 1143