“The cottage is perfectly situated in the centre of Watchet, 60 seconds walk from the Co-op which is open til 10.”
Watchet is an absolutely lovely little place where you can easily spend time just pottering about, in and out of the shops, pubs and cafes, on the beaches, people watching, having a drink or an ice-cream etc.
There is plenty to see and do around the surrounding areas too and if you have a car then a drive to the Quantocks, and Blue Anchor are a must. Dunster is also a lovely village to visit.
I communicated with John about the cottage and he was prompt and friendly in his replies.
The cottage itself is lovely inside. Quite modern, and with traditional doors that really give it a quirky style.
On arrival I found a bottle of wine had been left for me, and also tea, coffee and sachets of milk, which was a nice touch.
The place is small and I was fine, as I was travelling solo but the listing says it sleeps 4 which I would think would be difficult. The small bedroom is very small. The sofa is a corner sofa with 5 ‘seats’ but you would struggle to get 4 adults on it without everyone’s knees touching. I thought it was perfect for 1, or a couple, and the second room would be fine for a small child, definitely not another couple.
I found it strange that there were no cooking basics - eg oil, but there was, at least, salt and pepper.
I was disappointed in the cleanliness. On first arrival I was desperate for the bathroom and went into the downstairs loo. There was a brown mark on the seat which I assumed was discolouration but I was able to remove it with toilet paper, so it was clearly something else. I cannot believe a cleaner could kiss something so obvious. It definitely put me off immediately.
I also found plates that were not properly clean and the hob wasn’t clean either. The slats in the blinds of the bedroom window were dusty. The owners really need to have a word with the cleaning company.
The outside area was frequently shaded which was a blessing in the heatwave and I enjoyed being out there early mornings and evenings. Unfortunately it looked a bit shabby - with weeds growing, plants in pots dead or dying, a dirty table and a mop and bucket out there for some reason! 10 minutes of attention would fix the backyard and it is a shame it hasn’t been done as it lets the property down.
Thank you for your feedback; cleanliness of course is key to our success and of highest importance to us we are reliant on our local recommended company who prides themselves on high standards and do wish you had contacted us immediately on finding it was not to your satisfaction so we could have addressed your concerns immediately. We have of course passed on this feedback and have also had the property deep cleaned since this review
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