Canny Croft

About this property

Street 7.8 miles. Canny Croft is a stunning, detached holiday home located in rural village of Chilton Polden, Somerset. Boasting proximity to Quantock Hills AONB, Mendip Hills National Landscape and the coast, this pet-friendly abode is the ultimate holiday location for a large family or a get-together of friends. Set up camp on the patio area and enjoy some drinking and alfresco dining while soaking up the simply sublime surroundings. The rural views are outstanding and this really is a great setting to get away from it all. Inside, a welcoming entrance hall invites guests into the property, where they can choose from a charming snug with ample seating focused around a feature stove-effect fireplace, or the elegant sitting room with a traditional inglenook fireplace complete with woodburning stove and TV, making it a great place to sit back and relax, or gather together to watch a film. When it comes to mealtimes, the kitchen is wonderfully appointed with all the facilities needed to create some fantastic meals for the whole group, and when it’s ready to serve up, the delightful dining room is ready to host some fantastic dinner parties, followed by an intense family game night with the property's selection of board games. Come bedtime visitors can take their pick from four stylish bedrooms which boast some spectacular rural views and offer a relaxing oasis of comfort and calm. Choose from a king room, a double room, a family room with a double and a single bed or a twin room. Venture out to visit the local village of Chilton Polden and treat yourselves to brunch at J’s cafe at West House Farm, book into the pool and spa, before heading over to see all the farm animals and having a go at alpaca trekking. A short drive will take you to the village of Street where you'll find Clarks Village shopping centre and a handful of eateries. A stone's throw away is Glastonbury where history lovers will love to visit Glastonbury Tor with its sweeping views, Glastonbury Abbey and Somerset Rural Life Museum with interactive exhibitions for the kids to enjoy. It wouldn't be a trip to Somerset without a visit to England's smallest city, Wells. Here you'll be able to see the stunning Wells Cathedral, The Bishop's Palace & Gardens and stroll around the city stopping at the local boutiques and cafes it has to offer. Make sure to take advantage of the properties location boasting a wealth of wonderful walks, hikes, bike trails with some spectacular views along the way as far as Wales and Exmoor. Watch the spectacular murmurations at RSPB Ham Wall and visit Avalon Marshes for a variety of migrant wetland birds and walks or visit Cheddar for its beautiful views of the gorge and visit the caves. Those after a more relaxing activity can head to the dog-friendly Berrow Beach in Burnham-on-Sea or Weston Super Mare Beach to spend a sunny afternoon lounging on the sand or strolling along the Grand Pier. Canny Croft is the perfect holiday destination for your next group getaway.

The town of Bridgwater is an interesting destination with a bustling shopping centre. Being situated close to the Mendip Hills in the North and the Quantocks to the West, the town has several buildings of historical interest, an excellent selection of restaurants and pubs and is notable for the annual Bridgwater Illuminated Carnival in November using over 20,000 light bulbs resulting in a mesmerising display of colour, sound and entertainment. Cheddar is only a few miles away as is Glastonbury, home of King Arthur and pop festivals. The fascinating wetland areas surrounding Bridgwater are internationally renowned for wintering wildfowl and wading birds and support numerous species of breeding birds. Nearby Shapwick Heath is an excellent example of a wetland nature reserve well worth a visit, as is the Steart Marshes on the Bridgwater Bay National Nature Reserve comprising of 2564 hectares of bird and wildlife havens. Bridgwater offers the holidaymaker a rich variety of activities both rural and urban and is conveniently placed for all visitors.

Accommodation

Four bedrooms: 1 x king, 1 x double, 1 x twin, 1 x family room with double and single.

2 x shower rooms with walk-in shower, basin and WC.

Cloakroom with basin and WC.

Kitchen.

Utility.

Dining room.

Sitting room with woodburning stove.

Snug with stove-effect fire

Oil central heating.

Electric double oven and hob, dishwasher and kitchen appliances.

TV, Fire Stick, WiFi, and a selection of games.

Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburning stove included in rent.

Bed linen and towels included in rent.

Travel cot and high chair available.

Off-road parking for 4 cars.

Enclosed gardens with patio area and lawns.

Two well-behaved dogs welcome.

Sorry, no smoking.

Shop 0.9 miles, pub 0.6 miles.

Note: Please bear in mind the adjoining paddock area has a pond so be careful with dogs and children.

Note: This property has a £500 Good Housekeeping Bond