Guests say
Plum Cottage is praised for its peacefulness, comfort, and cleanliness, with a well-equipped space and beautiful garden. Its location in Castle Cary is ideal, offering easy access to local amenities and scenic walks. While some guests missed personal touches and found the bathroom and stairs challenging, the overall experience is highly regarded, with many expressing a desire to return.
Guests consistently describe the cottage as clean and well-kept, indicating high standards of cleanliness.
The cottage's location is frequently highlighted as perfect, with its proximity to the town and peaceful surroundings.
The cottage is generally found to be comfortable and quiet, with a cosy feel. However, some guests noted the steep stairs and small bathroom, which could affect comfort for some.
Facilities are well-regarded, with the cottage being well-equipped and having a lovely garden and summer house. The need for a handrail and a better shower setup were mentioned.
While guests appreciated the cottage's homely feel, there were mixed comments about personal touches, such as a welcome pack and dog biscuits. As gifts are not consistently mentioned, it is not possible to provide a score, but it should be noted that such amenities are not guaranteed.
About this property
This charming cottage is close to Castle Cary’s town centre, with easy access to shops yet also the countryside on your doorstep!. 2 steps to entrance.
Ground Floor:
Living room: Freeview Smart TV, Electric Woodburner
Kitchen: Breakfast Area, Electric Cooker, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Washing Machine
Study.
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Bedroom 2: Single (3ft) Bed
Bathroom: Roll Top Bath With Shower Over, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet.
Gas central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Highchair. Welcome pack. Enclosed rear garden with terrace, sitting-out area, garden furniture and summer house. Public car park, free of charge. No smoking. Please note: There are 6 steps in the garden.. Plum Cottage is a wonderful home-from-home and has been lovingly furnished by the owners to ensure a comfortable stay. Packed with features, from the arches in the windows to the individual light fittings, you will find yourself spotting the little touches throughout your holiday!
On the ground floor you have the light yet cosy living room with its electric wood burner and Smart TV. A bespoke fitted kitchen with a breakfast area and all you need to prepare your meals after a day’s exploring! Off the kitchen you have a sunny study come garden room which opens up to the lovely tiered garden, a real sun-trap and has the bonus of a summerhouse at the top, the perfect spot to sit for breakfast or while you’re enjoying a glass of your favourite tipple while the sun sets on another day. Upstairs you will find the master bedroom with a king-size bed, a single bedroom and the bathroom with a beautiful claw-footed roll-top bath which has a shower over, the perfect place to unwind!
From the doorstep you can walk into the town centre or up the hill to the park and beyond across the fields. The town centre of Castle Cary is a mix of independent shops and larger stores and has multiple food outlets as well as pubs and restaurants. The magnificent Haynes Motor Museum is just 4 miles away, showcasing everything from a mini to a Formula 1 car, making a great day out for everyone!
Further afield are the larger towns of Yeovil, Glastonbury and Shaftesbury can be reached within 30 minutes and are packed with entertainment venues, shops, eateries. Glastonbury in particular is famous for its spiritual side, a walk up the Tor is a must to experience the stunning views for miles around. National Trust properties are plentiful in this area with Montacute House and Lytes Cary Manor under half an hour’s drive away.
Please note: There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.
Free WiFi
There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.
Only dogs allowed at the property.
Suitable for up to 1 pet
Nearby points of interest
- Fleet Air Arm Museum
- Longleat Safari Park
Reviews (8)
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Toni - Marie Whiteman
Lovely cottage in a beautiful, quiet little town. I have never stayed anywhere so peaceful! Plenty of shops and places to eat within walking distance and lots of footpaths to explore the surrounding area (very hilly but worth it for the views!)Cottage is very comfortable and surprisingly spacious with all you could need, my only complaint was no tea bags/coffee and a pint of milk would be nice! Head to The Creamery at Castle Cary station for Sunday roast - a little pricey but well worth it!
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Confirmed Guest
The cottage was very clean but unfortunately lacked personal touches such as a welcome pack, dog bowls and although there was a tin labelled dog biscuits there were a couple in it that looked to have been there for a long time. The stairs were, as advertised when booked, steep, but they are very steep and really need a hand rail on the wall side. The bathroom is extremely small and showering was difficult as needs to be located on a different wall. On the positive side the cottage is perfectly located to the town and the downstairs layout is great, as is the garden and patio area which is a real sun trap.
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Sian Childs
Fantastic cottage. Really comfortable and quiet. Loved the summer house. Really nicely done. We want to book again! Loved Castle Cary too. Didn't want to come home.