Guests say
Plum Cottage in Castle Cary is a charming and peaceful retreat, praised for its cleanliness, comfort, and excellent location close to shops, eateries, and scenic walks. Guests appreciate the spaciousness, well-equipped kitchen, and delightful garden with a summer house. The cottage offers a cosy, homely feel and is ideal for exploring the local area. Some guests noted steep stairs, a compact bathroom, and remote parking, but these did not detract from an overall enjoyable stay. The property is well maintained, and communication with the owner is highly rated.
Multiple reviews highlight the cottage as very clean, tidy, and well maintained. Only one review mentioned a minor issue with old dog biscuits, but overall, guests consistently praised the high standard of cleanliness.
The location is frequently described as perfect, peaceful, and convenient for exploring Castle Cary and the surrounding area. Guests appreciated being within walking distance of shops, pubs, and restaurants, with easy access to local attractions.
Guests found the cottage comfortable, cosy, and spacious, with good beds and a homely atmosphere. Some mentioned steep stairs and a snug bathroom, but these were generally seen as minor drawbacks.
The cottage is well equipped, with a good kitchen, garden, and summer house. Some guests noted the lack of a coffee machine, steep stairs, and remote parking, but overall, the facilities met or exceeded expectations.
Some guests mentioned a welcome pack with tea and coffee, but others noted its absence or wished for milk and biscuits. While thoughtful touches are sometimes provided, they are not guaranteed. Communication from the owner is consistently praised.
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 (23)
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Confirmed Guest
We enjoyed our stay at Plum Cottage. The cottage was comfortable, clean, well furnished. and equipped.. It has a lovely garden with a summer house. It’s a good base for exploring the area. There is no parking at the cottage but we had no problems in finding parking. The welcome pack consisted of a variety of coffee and tea, but you need to provide your own milk and biscuits.The cottage is a short walk to Castle Cary with its shops, pubs and restaurants. We eat at both The George and also the Italian and would recommend them both. We found the town very friendly.Good communication from the owners.
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Confirmed Guest
Lovely cottage. Very clean, comfortable, well -equipped, and warm - once I worked the heating control out! Castle Cary is a great place to stay, and everyone was kind and welcoming, even in the shops (which are definitely worth checking out, lots of independent boutiques and bakeries!). It's also a really good base, Wells, Bath, Glastonbury and quite a few NT properties all within an hour's drive away. I hope to return.Worth noting - the key to the front door is very stiff, there's a definite knack to it.
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Jennifer Sullivan
We spent a long weekend at the cottage. It was like a home from home! It was comfortable, warm and more than well equipped. Everything had been well thought out for guests comfort and convenience. There are a couple of local food shops within walking distance, and some lovely independent boutiques, gift shops and cafes. We ate three times at The George, and although it was a bit pricey, the food was delicious. We would love to return. Maybe in the warmer months when we could take advantage of the lovely garden and Summerhouse.