5 Bed Cottage in Minehead

About this property

This spacious former gentleman's residence has been made into a comfortable holiday home and is situated in one of the most beautiful areas of Somerset, right in the heart of Exmoor National Park, and within a designated Dark Sky Reserve. This central location in the heart of Exmoor offers guests the chance to enjoy miles of fantastic walks directly from the property’s front door. For a day out, the seaside town of Minehead is 12 miles and the beautiful harbours of Porlock (7 miles) and Lynmouth (14 miles) are close by, as well as the sandy beaches of Woolacombe (27 miles) and Putsborough (30 miles) a little further afield. Visit National Trust properties at Dunster (11 miles), Arlington Court (17 miles) and Knightshayes Court (23 miles), or head to Minehead, Somerwest World Butlins (13 miles), West Somerset Steam Railway (14 miles) and the nearby town of Dulverton (10 miles).

Entering the property through the large impressive front door, you’ll find an entrance hall ideal for kicking off your walking boots. To your left is a large, light lounge with double aspect windows and a wood burner. It also benefits from an original blockwork parquet floor, comfy sofas and Smart TV. Heading back into the hallway, straight ahead is the 'adult area’ with 6-seater dining table, chess table, drinks trolley etc which is the perfect place for adults to escape! Off the main hallway a handy downstairs WC can be found. The separate well-equipped kitchen contains two domestic cookers, four hobs, two fridges, one freezer, two microwaves, a dishwasher and everything you need to cater for a large group alongside a large conservatory. There is also a handy 'drying room' on the ground floor which contains a washing machine and tumble drier. Finishing the downstairs area is a useful double bedroom which can be converted into a twin upon request. Head upstairs to the sleeping accommodation, where there are four bedrooms. Firstly, a double room with Smart TV and en-suite shower with a shower and WC. A second double room with bunk bed, a Smart TV and en-suite shower room with shower and WC. The third double room, a Smart TV and an en-suite shower room with a shower and WC. Lastly, the fourth room is a spacious double room with zip-and-link bed with an additional single bed and further smaller bunk bed (suitable for children only) with Smart TV as well as its own en-suite shower room with a shower and WC.

Step outside and to the left of the property is a lovely large lawn space with playhouse that children will love. The outdoor garden furniture and picnic tables allow for al fresco eating and a charcoal BBQ makes mealtimes a breeze. At the end of the garden is beautiful spot which lowers into the river, offering the perfect spot to paddle (children and animals must be supervised at all times). There is a large car parking area to the front of the property with external CCTV installed.

Additional information and rules

. Please enquire if you wish to bring more than 1 dog

- Although this property has 15 beds, the Homeowner will only accept a maximum of 12 guests

- 5 bedrooms - double zip-and-link bedroom, 2 double rooms, double room with bunk bed and family room with double zip-and-link bed, single bed and smaller bunk bed (suitable for children only)

- 4 en-suite shower rooms with shower and WC and, downstairs WC

- Kitchen with two domestic cookers, four electric hobs, two fridges, freezer, two microwaves, and a dishwasher

- Utility room with washing machine and tumble drier

- Wood burner in lounge

- Oil central heating

- Smart TV in lounge and Smart TV in 4 of the 5 bedrooms

- Large conservatory

- Travel cot and highchair available on request

- Extensive lawns that run down to the river (small children will require supervision) playhouse and garden furniture

- Charcoal BBQ available in the summer (guests to provide charcoal)

- Ample parking for up to 10 cars (parking is shared with resident of annex on right hand side of property who has separate entrance)

- Pub/restaurant 200 yards, Beach 13 miles

- Dogs must be kept downstairs only and, on a lead, when outside (due to sheep and pheasants)

- Active beehives on site

- cctv installed on the exterior of the property and views the drive and car parking area only

- Catering service available (arranged with owner prior to stay)

- Stag or hen parties are accepted by prior arrangement with Homeowner