About this property
This Victorian fisherman's cottage is situated beside the beach in the heart of Watchet. With fantastic views over the beach as far as Wales, it is a smart cottage for families or friends. The courtyard has a very special feature: stairs which take you up into the old net drying loft which is now a comfortable look-out with amazing Bristol Channel views and comfy seats for watching TV or playing on the PlayStation 3. From the pavement, you enter the main cottage with its charming sitting room with dining area and well-equipped kitchen. Head up the steep stairs to a double bedroom with big bathroom, and then up more stairs to two charming bedrooms under the eaves. At the back is the courtyard, which was once a hub of Victorian activity, but is now enclosed and partly covered and has a wet room shower and WC. From here you can go through stable doors to a footpath which you share with the neighbour and your own terrace above the beach, a lovely place to sit in the sun and enjoy drinks or meals at the picnic table. The shops, restaurants and pubs of friendly little Watchet are just 100 yards from this cottage, or watch boating life in the harbour marina where Coleridge is said to have met the ancient mariner. You can enjoy fishing trips to catch your supper or take a nostalgic trip on the wonderful steam railway to Minehead. With a little beach here and another sandy beach at Blue Anchor Bay, plus the Quantock Hills nearby, there's plenty of opportunity to enjoy the great outdoors. Anchorage really is a wonderful base for the best of Somerset's lovely attractions.
Watchet is a delightful, small Somerset harbour town with a maritime history going back over two millennia, where visitors may enjoy the variety of quaint shops on offer and watch the boats in the marina.
Accommodation
Over three levels.
One first floor king-size double bedroom.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, WC, two basins.
Two top floor bedrooms under the eaves: 1 x twin, 1 x single.
Ground floor sitting room with dining area.
Kitchen.
In courtyard (exterior access), a shower, WC with basin and stairs up to second sitting room.
Central heating.
Microwave, fridge-freezer, washer-dryer, dishwasher, TV with DVD, WiFi, Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Cot and highchair available on request.
Parking is available in a public car park nearby (permit available).
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Reviews (34)
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David
Wasn't completely clean on arrival but was quickly rectified as was the fact the bath plug was not working New doors would be a benefit as when the wind blows you can feel it on your back on the couch No welcome pack of any sort was disappointing when compared to previous cottages we have stayed at
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Hanna
The cottage was simply idea and such a beautiful setting. So clean and spacious and perfect for a week away with the family.
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Karen
We didn't have the best weather but were snug and warm once we got the heating on. Housekeeper and owners on hand and very helpful, thank you. The loft room and the terrace are great additions to the house. Only grumble....no empty cupboard for food items, so had to leave it on the work surface. Overall a great location and a beautifully presented and cosy cottage in a quaint harbor village.