Guests say
Rose Cottage in Chard, Somerset, is a well-received holiday rental praised for its facilities, cosy wood burner, and peaceful location. Guests appreciate its proximity to local attractions and beaches, with many finding it a perfect spot to recharge and explore. The cottage offers ample space, a quiet village setting, and is equipped to cater to families and couples alike.
Most guests found Rose Cottage to be clean and well-maintained, though there were a few reports of cleanliness issues, such as grime and a dirty cooker. These seem to be isolated incidents rather than the norm.
The cottage's location is highly praised for its tranquillity and convenience to local attractions and beaches. The narrow access lane is noted, but most guests did not find it a significant deterrent.
Guests generally found the cottage comfortable, with cosy beds and ample living space. However, some guests mentioned that the mattresses could be improved and that the access to the upstairs bathroom could be challenging for those with mobility issues.
The cottage is well-equipped with a TV, cooker, washing machine, dryer, and dishwasher. Some guests mentioned minor issues with TV signal, shower temperature, and a small fridge, but overall the facilities met guests' needs.
While guests have had positive experiences with the owners and mentioned good communication, there is insufficient information regarding thoughtful gestures such as welcome packs or gifts to accurately score this category.
About this property
An attractive, link-detached period cottage, hidden down a winding single track lane within the South Somerset village of Tatworth also known as South Chard, just three miles from Chard, close to the borders with Dorset and Devon. This Chard cottage has been renovated to a very good standard to provide couples and small family groups with a perfect home-from-home Somerset village holiday experience. The cosy Chard holiday cottage has three bedrooms with windows overlooking the charming small garden and adjacent little lane, together with both a bath and shower room, a kitchen with dining area and stairs leading to the first floor and a charming sitting room which benefits from a warming woodburner.
The attractive small garden of this Chard holiday cottage offers a front, sunny walled patio; a restful place to relax and plan your day's activities. Locally, there are lovely rural walks to be had, whilst a short drive takes you into nearby Chard which offers an array of interesting shops, inns and restaurants. Within easy reach of this Chard cottage there are several historic houses and well-tended gardens to visit, including Barrington Court, Forde Abbey and Montecute House, alternatively take the easy drive south towards the market town of Axminster, and then on to the scenic Jurassic Coast, where a visit to the friendly seaside resort of Lyme Regis makes a lovely day out.
A delightful Chard holiday cottage offering a perfect base for enjoying South Somerset, East Devon and West Dorset. Note: This property is adjacent to Ref. 925543, together they sleep 9.
Accommodation
Three bedrooms: 1 x double, 2 x single (one with pull-out stacker bed).
Bathroom with bath, hand-held shower, basin and WC.
Ground floor shower room with shower, basin and WC.
Kitchen with dining area.
Utility.
Sitting room with woodburner.
Gas central heating with woodburner.
Electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, 2 x TVs with Freeview, DVD, WiFi, selection of books and games.
Gas and electricity included in rent, wood for woodburner can be purchased in local shop 5 mins walk away.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Travel cot and highchair.
Off road parking for 1 car.
Private front patio with furniture.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop walk.
Note - Property unable to accept bookings taken within 5 days of Holiday date.
Note - No work groups.
Note: There is a pub in walking distance ( 5-10 mins)
Reviews (36)
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Alan
Plenty of books and games in case of inclement weather,nice pub a few minutes walk away.
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Julia
The property itself has fabulous potential, lovely size and location. Access is very narrow but we knew this from previous reviews. The main issue was how dirty and run down the property was. There were also safety issues with low windows with no child lock restrictions ( when we arrived windows were wide open and low level and we were not warned and children had gone upstairs to find their bedrooms) also every window has blinds with no safety latches for the cords. Not acceptable for a cottage advertised as for families. When we got to the property and started to unpack we noticed stains on carpets, stains on the table cloth and sticky patches, crumbs etc on counter, mould and hairs in bathroom, stains in bath, dust in all cupboards etc. I then checked the bedding and found hairs, bits and even what appeared to be dog biscuits inside a pillowcase in second bedroom! Did not feel the bedding was clean or the cottage. In order to try and enjoy our holiday and how late it was now getting we bought all new bedding and cleaning products from Tesco as well as throws for sofa (dirty and musty smelling) as well as an air freshener as there was particularly unpleasant smell upstairs. Upon returning home we contacted the owner as we were aware they used a cleaner and caretaker to look after the cottage to make them aware and advise they should visit to see how bad it is. They were very dismissive and simply said it was a shame we had not advised them whilst staying. We did not contact whilst on holiday as their cleaner was clearly not up to the job and the issues were not minor and easily resolved. Furthermore we did not wish to waste our holiday waiting in for caretakers or cleaners and would not leave our possessions without us there. Why should we be penalised for their negligence? I emailed the owner a second time and never got a response. Also the backdoor is broken (does not open) and there is a dangerous shaver socket below the sink in main bathroom. Overall would not return and would not recommend until owner resolves safety issues and gives a deep clean.
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Christian
Great place to stay for visiting otter places in de surrounding. The house is cozy, only the beds need a upgrade. The booking was very easy and we have been to lots of places. Great holiday