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Shells dog friendly holiday cottage, Washford, South West England
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Thatched cottage with woodburner,
Washford 1.0 miles. This detached cottage is a fabulous rural retreat for large families or groups, and is set within walking distance of the village of Washford in Somerset. The cottage is conveniently situated for exploring both Exmoor National Park and the pretty, undulating coastline of North Somerset. This beautiful chocolate box thatched cottage offers comfortable accommodation and has an abundance of character features including traditional beams and wooden floors, and a country kitchen with granite worktops and range stove. The comfortable sitting room, with a woodburning stove in a feature fireplace, and the lovely dining room and cosy library are ideal places to sit and relax after a busy day. There is one bedroom on the ground floor and five first floor bedrooms, many with en-suite facilities, all boasting magnificent views of the surrounding countryside. The large garden offers alfresco dining on a summer's evening and a hot tub. There are a multitude of rural pursuits including walking, horse riding, fishing and golf, plus two miles away is the pretty ancient port of Watchet and Blue Anchor Beach.
There is also Clay Pigeon Shooting, Archery and Co2 Pistol Shooting for
larger groups to enjoy (advance bookings only, contact for more information). Four miles away are the village of Dunster, which offers a wealth of historic buildings including an 11th century National Trust owned castle. For family fun, a 15 minute drive takes you to Minehead with a delightful seafront, sandy beach, plenty of shops and departure station for the West Somerset Railway. A wonderful cottage in a perfect location for exploring the area. Note: This cottage is near to Refs. 13806, 914740, 16587 and 16588, together they sleep 36.
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Contact: Sykes Cottages
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This owner/agency has a flexible cancellation policy for covid which means that if a holiday cannot go ahead because of a national lockdown in the UK due to covid, they permit you to cancel the booking at the property or rebook for a future available date without incurring additional charges (future dates may be more expensive depending on time of year and other factors).
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This owner/agency has a flexible cancellation policy for covid which means that if a holiday cannot go ahead because of a national lockdown in the UK due to covid, they permit you to cancel the booking at the property or rebook for a future available date without incurring additional charges (future dates may be more expensive depending on time of year and other factors).
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Shells Cottage is a wonderful detached cottage set within walking distance of the village of Washford in Somerset. This thatched cottage sleeps twelve people and has six bedrooms consisting of four doubles, a twin and one adult bunks as well as two bathrooms and ground floor basin and WC. This cottage also has a fitted kitchen, dining room and sitting room with woodburning stove. Outside, this cottage has off road parking for four cars and a private garden with pond, furniture and hot tub. Shells Cottage is a perfect holiday home for families and friends at any time of year. Please note - charging for electric cars is not permitted. Charging available in Minehead (10 mins away).
The rural village of Washford in Somerset is situated on the A39 between Minehead and Bridgwater. Two miles away is the pretty coastal port of Watchet, plus the stunning Exmoor National Park and The Quantock Hills are close by. There are many coastal and inland villages to explore in the area and the busy resort of Minehead offers a sandy beach, golf course and traditional seaside attractions.
Six bedrooms: 2 x king-size double (one with Jack-and-Jill en-suite bath, shower over, basin and WC), 1 x double with en-suite shower, basin and WC, 1 x ground floor double, 1 x twin (can be pushed together) with Jack-and-Jill en-suite bath, shower over, basin and WC, 1 x twin. Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC. Ground floor basin and WC. Kitchen. Dining room (seats 12). Sitting room with woodburner.
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Somerset is found at the heart of the west country of England and therefore boasts an impressive coastline, fantastic seaside and epic English countryside. You can explore many historic attractions, spend an exciting day on the beach or enjoy a brisk stroll across the beautiful varied landscape. Somerset is also home to a wonderful designated area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the Quantock Hills, where you can enjoy mountain biking, walking or horse riding. As well as enjoying the fresh air of the south west, Somerset can provide excellent family fun in the form of the Hayes Motor museum, the museum of Somerset, Longleat Safari and Adventure Park or Dunster Castle. There are also some wonderful gardens such as Chalice Well and Hestercombe gardens which would make sure a relaxing day out. With so much quality local produce on offer you’ll also be spoilt for choice if you decide to visit a local restaurant for an evening meal or lunch. Somerset is blessed with a superb collection of eateries, cafes, tea rooms and pubs as well as great independent shops selling tasty goods all produced in the local area. You may decide that you want to experience the best of both worlds on your luxury retreat, so why not book a Luxury coastal cottage and enjoy the benefits of the seaside and the countryside with the added bonus of spectacular views.
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