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Ham cottage

East Lambrook near South Petherton, Somerset (Ref. 1119865)

4.7

Helpful Holidays rating

  • 4 Guests

  • 2 Bedrooms

  • 1 Bathroom

  • Pets Yes

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Features

  • Off road parking
  • Open fire
  • Garden / Patio
  • Washing machine
  • Broadband / WiFi

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17 Customer Review(s)

  • Zoe

    “We had a lovely stay at Ham Cottage, perfect location for what we had planned to do.”

    Owners are very helpful and accommodating. Garden is beautiful, added bonus of the tennis court which my son really enjoyed. We would recommend and will rebook when we visit family again.

    Owners are very helpful and accommodating. Garden is beautiful, added bonus of the tennis court which my son really enjoyed. We would recommend and will rebook when we visit family again.

    - Zoe, October 2024

Summary

  • Two bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x twin
  • Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC
  • Kitchen
  • Utility
  • Dining room
  • Sitting room with woodburning stove
  • Oil central heating
  • Oven, hob, microwave, fridge, washing machine
  • TV, WiFi
  • Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburning stove inc. in rent
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • Off-road parking on driveway
  • A hard tennis court at is available for use by Ham Cottage guests and a large, dog-friendly garden with an outdoor sitting area
  • One well-behaved pet welcome
  • Sorry, no smoking
  • Shop 1.8 miles and pub 0.1 miles
  • Note: The owner lives opposite the property

The property

South Petherton 2 miles.

Tucked away in the charming village of East Lambrook near South Petherton, Somerset, is this wonderful picture-postcard cottage, Ham Cottage.

Enjoying a peaceful location and set near the National Trust site of Barrington Court, Ham Cottage is a fantastic pet-friendly choice for couples or a family of four.

The property benefits from off-road parking, access to a lawn and seating.

Make your way into the property, which boasts a character-filled interior, where you will find a well-equipped kitchen for cooking up family favourites, ready to savour at the dining table for four as you plan the following day’s itinerary, a handy utility space, and a sitting room with plush sofas, a TV, and a crackling woodburning stove.

Upstairs, you can indulge in a soak in the bath or freshen up under the overhead shower in the well-appointed bathroom, before retreating to one of two well-presented bedrooms, a double and a twin, for some well-deserved rest.

Within the village, you will find the welcoming Rose and Crown for a bite to eat, along with the beautiful East Lambrook Manor Gardens for leisurely strolls.

A wider selection of amenities can be found in South Petherton, where you can stock up on essentials at the convenience store, dine at The Brewers Arms, and HOLM Somerset, or set yourself up with a tasty breakfast at Café Licious.

Right on your doorstep, you will find the esteemed Barrington Court, where you can tour the mansion and its vibrant gardens, as well as a walled orchard and an on-site restaurant.

Next stop is Crewkerne, where you can delve into history at the Crewkerne Heritage Centre, spot the local wildlife at the Bincombe Beeches Nature Reserve, or sample the delights of Bramble Café & Deli and The Royal Oak.

From your new home from home, you can venture into the stunning surroundings of the Blackdown Hills and the Dorset AONB for scenic hikes and bike rides, or venture over to Burnham-on-Sea, where you can spend a day along the coast, as well as enjoy the attractions of Burnham and Berrow Golf Club and Apex Leisure and Wildlife Park.

Your escape to Somerset begins at Ham Cottage

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £250.

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About the location

SOUTH PETHERTON

Crewkerne 5 miles.

The small, attractive town of South Petherton is surrounded by South Somerset's glorious countryside, with the town's central conservation area boasting a wealth of lovely hamstone buildings, oozing quiet, timeless charm, and with local inns serving good food, real ales and Somerset ciders. There are numerous National Trust properties and places of interest to visit nearby, including Lambrooke Gardens, Elizabethan Montecute House, and the Medieval Monastery at Forde Abbey. Within a short drive can be found the Fleet Air Arm Museum at Yeovilton, as well as Haynes Motor Museum, explore mystical Glastonbury, or marvel at Cheddar Gorge and Wookey Hole Caves. Alternatively, take a day trip to majestic Bath, or Dorset's Jurassic Coast at Lyme Regis. This is a great holiday base from which to explore this lovely part of the country.

This property offers the following short breaks:

  • Winter
  • Off-season
  • Last minute
  • Christmas