The Outlook

Absolutely loved this property.

We stayed over new year 25/26 and was wonderful to watch the sunset on new years eve from the hot tub. The views across the countryside are absolutely amazing and we would love to go back during spring or summer. Property was very clean and tidy bedrooms are all big and plenty of storage space. Bathrooms also great and spacious. Kitchen has everything you would need. Hot tub was Fab - even in winter it was lovely and is a fantastic treat. The only small niggles were that in agreement with another review, we followed directions given in email sent few days prior to arrival and they weren't great - for once the Sat Nav was more accurate. Also we were sent key box details which did not exist and eventually found the keys were in the door. Could not get patio door to lock properly during our stay (living by a city we are used to having to lock up very securely :) Also we could not get "normal" channels on the TV - None of these small issues were a major problem and I would recommend this property.

The directions for the final approach the property were not really helpful, especially in the dark.

Had to ask locals in order to find it. On arrival, no key safe to be found despite a code being provided. The house itself is wonderfully located and certainly comfortable but three things let it down: 1. Several items in the kitchen had not been properly washed, perhaps the fault of previous visitors 2. The hot tub is located adjacent to the boiler flue - when the boiler operates (eg: for central heating) the fumes are highly unpleasant for those in the hot tub 3. There are indeed two bathrooms but the shower in the en suite turns into a dribble if the other shower is in use.

The accommodation is spacious and comfortable.

The views are fabulous and the location excellent for walks to surrounding villages and The Quantocks. The host was very helpful when called upon. The internet was working without problems.

Loved our stay at The outlook.

Andy was welcoming and on the end of the line if we needed him. The house was comfortable, clean and well equipped. The location was peaceful with amazing views with loads of places to visit nearby.

Wonderfull views across open countryside!

This is a large enough property tor an extended family to enjoy a get-together. we especially enjoyed seeing the horses everyday.

Had a fabulous stay at the outlook during some amazing August weather , the properly itself was very clean, beds comfy , layout worked well for me and my wife and our 3 kids.

Andy the host was on hand but not in the way in the slightest. The view over the Quantocks was spectacular, with the sun set ahead of us every night we were there. ❤️ The drive into the property from the A road takes about 5 minutes down a few country lanes so have your witts about you, but no issues for huge potholes or anything that will total your car. Overall location is good, Williton and Watchet are for favourites to the north in ten minutes or so , Taunton about 25 minutes south . So you can get about quite easily. Nearest shop would be Williton with a large Spar and Co op and other bakeries etc. you can walk 300 ft to an amazing cafe next door however as well as the Stogcumber station about half a mile. Just the one niggle and this depends on whether you after total seclusion or not as that's a balancing act at the best of time between being in the middle of nowhere ( 25 minutes drive to a decent road ) or just off the beaten track like here. The property is 30 foot from the main house and 50 foot from the stables so for the horse lovers out there you get to see the 3 horses often, that also means that you will have people passing right outside your bedroom and lounge window and the open garden from 7 am till 10pm , 7 days a week , not many but some days we had a dozen back and forth cars to the stables or turning around outside the property. ( Also thick gravel outside which is louder the earlier or later it gets )

We were 3 generations staying for a family wedding so sadly no time to enjoy the surrounding area.

We had all we needed and greatly appreciated a ground floor room with ensuite for our elderly members. Very clean and comfortable throughout with lovely views.

The property itself is stunning however a few things let the stay down.

The bedroom downstairs is beautiful with the en suite however as the curtains are set back from the window slightly it lets a lot of light in so at night it’s still very light and first thing in the morning you find yourself waking up as soon as the light comes through which could have been an early as 5am. So a roller blind or black out curtains would be useful. We also found there are instructions on how to clean the BBQ however it was anything but clean, the handle was broken on the bbq and the grills inside looked like they hadn’t been cleaned in months. There was thick black dirt and rust on the bbq so before we could even attempt to use it we had to give it a real good clean. Then when attempting to use the bbq we realised it wasn’t working anyway. The same night the bbq wasn’t working the hot tub wasn’t working either. We messaged the owner who to his credit attended the property within 5-10 minutes and did solve the hot tub for the night and returned the following day to change the plug. We as a family felt the owners attitude was what let the experience down, yes he attended promptly however there was no apology for the issue, and when we mentioned the bbq again there was no apology and no offer to fix or attempt to fix the problem just stating “well I don’t have any matches” we aren’t picky so an apology would have been enough for us but it wasn’t forthcoming. Overall the property is nice and well equipped for a week stay however other issues overshadowed out stay.

Lovely stay at the Outlook supported by Andy.

Facilities and location perfect for what we wanted and expected. Highly recommend!

Lovely cottage is a perfect location.

Just come back from a lovely family Christmas break.

The property was spacious for 6 of us, all the bedrooms were a great size, the kitchen however was tiny, so trying to cook Christmas dinner for 6 was a challenge, the ensuite in the downstairs bedroom was spacious and so was the other one. The hot tub was nice and relaxing and on a clear night was nice to see the stars. The views were lovely and walks on the Quantocks were beautiful, the area was nice and peaceful. Had an issue with the WiFi as it kept buffering, but we knew about this, so wasn't a problem from other reviews but didn't we didn't have any Internet one day, but Andy was onsite to sort it out for us. Would recommend.

Spotless house, very well equipped and a great place to spend time with family.

Would highly recommend

We had a fantastic time at the outlook it clean and comfortable with all the amenities you need for a base to explore summerset secure garden was ideal for keeping our dog safe and the hot tub was a luxurious bonus The only minus points we felt that the WiFi needs attention and the outlook could do with updating in the décor But apart from them small points we had a great break away and relaxed holiday

Our third stay at the Outlook and we had another wonderful holiday.

The accommodation is spotlessly clean and spacious. The Outlook is situated down a very quiet country lane with stunning views across to Exmoor and is perfect for a relaxing break, but there are plenty of places to visit just a short drive away. Sitting in the hot tub at the end of the day watching the sunset is heavenly. We will definitely be back again!

Lovely property, great location.

Lovely property and location only down was the shower in the downstairs bedroom worst shower as impossible to regulate the temperature of the water.

Great accommodation - clean, comfortable and well equipped with wonderful far reaching views, especially from the hot tub.

Set in a beautiful part of the world with lovely walks on your doorstep in lush countryside, several good pubs close by and the coast within easy reach. Highly recommended.

Andy was on hand if you needed him and informed us of the area.

Nothing was to much trouble. Excellent stay

Lovely area , few things wet room shower low on water pressure compared to other bathroom shower .

Wifi ,when watching film/TV keeps dropping out

Everything was lovely.

Only issue was with the wi-fi,it lept disconnecting and didn't work most of the time,but other than that, the house was perfect. Thank you Andy for the hospitality

We have just spent a lovely half term week at the Outlook.

The location was very peaceful and idyllic with lots of options for walking. The accommodation itself is so spacious with lovely views and the owners have thought of and provided everything you need. We really enjoyed the hot tub - private with great views over the fields. Would definitely recommend

Lovely accommodation, very quiet and comfortable.

Could do with Black out curtains upstairs with the Xmas lights next do on all night ,like a disco in the bedroom (gave us a few sleepless nights)

The internet at this cottage was not acceptable.

The system crashed every 10-20 minutes and if I had work to do online would have been hopeless. The hot tub and robes were wonderful. The rooms were spacious . Only thing for long stay and large family would be a washer and dryer.

Excellent location and very quiet.

Very friendly and helpful. A very relaxing and enjoyable break.

The Outlook was perfect!

We came for my husbands 50th and it was perfect. The place was spotless clean, hot tub hot and the fact towels and bath robes were included was amazing. Also the tea and coffee was a god send as I forgot ours. The bedrooms were an amazing size too. Would definitely come back again. The views were amazing and my grandson loved watching the horses.

Excellent break at The Outlook, warm and friendly onsite host.

Clean, well organised and homely. Hot tub maintained daily and host Andy really good at recommending good places to eat, drink and explore. Thank you for a simple straight forward way to renting a holiday cottage, service has been excellent from start to end.

It was a lovely stay away and break that my family and I needed.

The peace and quiet was fantastic and the views stunning! We all deeply enjoyed the hot tub and home cooked meals. While some may have wanted better Internet connection, we found it fun to spend quality time together playing games and watching films as a family to unwind in the evening. Plenty of things to do in the area and would recommend the Zootropica for visitors.

I came for my hen do with 4 others and we had the best time!

Everything is clear and well explained, the beds are comfortable and the hot tub was perfect on arrival! (And throughout!) Beautiful views, and a fab little tea room/cafe literally 3 min walk away, and it's lovely! Could not recommend enough, thank you for a fab stay, I'd love to come back sometime!

This is our second stay at the Outlook and we were just as impressed as the first.

The Outlook is well equipped and the Hot Tub is a welcome extra. It is well placed, especially for walks (Quantock Hills & Exmoor National Park) and WSR to Minehead - we had a great time - thank you.

The location was great and most of the cottage facilities were good, but there were some annoying problems.

The WiFi connection was very bad - our phones kept being disconnected and the TV connection to Netflix etc was impossible as it wouldn't stay connected. The oven didn't work (the knob seemed broken) so we only had use of the grill. In the main shower the head was too high and it was impossible to move (the piping came away when we tried) - this is annoying when someone of my wife's height (4' 11") wanted to shower but not wash her hair. The outside light by the back door didn't work. The radiators downstairs leaked. There was a continuous awful smell from, we believe, the oil tank and this permeated into the downstairs bedroom The owner did visit us but he only seemed interested in showing us the hot tub despite us saying we were not going to use it. It would be hard for the living room to comfortably sit 7 people even though the property is advertised for that amount. What was good was the location, the fenced in area for the dog, and the cleanliness of the property. This does seem like very negative feedback but we did enjoy our stay and these are relatively minor issues that could easily be addressed by the owner.

We had the most amazing time for my sisters Hen Weekend!

The house is the most beautiful secluded location with stunning views! The facilities at the property were excellent, I would absolutely recommend!

The house was great for our two families, the location was beautiful and the views really made it!

We are already looking at when we can come again

The property was very clean and tidy with everything that we needed.

The accommodation was of a very high quality and well maintained, and the location was excellent, very quiet and relaxing

We stayed in the Outlook for a long weekend with some friends .

It was well equipped with every thing we needed and plenty of room for the six of us. Great location and really close to Stogumber Station for a day out on the west Somerset railway. We had a great time.

Lovely and comfortable property with very good-sized bedrooms (we had 2 travel cots in one of them and still felt there was plenty of room).

The stair gate at the bottom of the stairs was also very handy given that we had 2 toddlers in the party. Kitchen was well-equipped although on the small side. The hot tub was an excellent bonus feature of the stay. The listing states that there is a washing machine but there isn't one (might have come in useful for several days away with 2 toddlers and a newborn). Did get told off by the owner when our parents dropped by to see their children and grandchildren and share a meal with us, which somewhat negatively impacted the stay.

We had a very peaceful comfortable stay with everything we needed.

A washing machine would have been a bonus but we appreciate there was no space for one.and possibly a gate around the side of the property to keep our dog safe while we were in the hot tub (which was wonderful) We would definitely stay at the Outlook with its beautiful views again and would recommend it to others.

We enjoyed our stay a lot.

Property is great. View is spectacular. Hard to think of improvements without sounding petty. Wi-Fi wasn’t good but there was plenty of phone coverage for me to tether phone to laptop so I could stay in touch with work. More importantly, the hot tub was awesome. Great in the day looking at the view but even better at night against the winter chill and hooting owls.

Fantastic place to stay we would gladly stay there again.

The house was very comfortable with excellent facilities and supplied household materials were exceptional.

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all as decried very comfortable accommodation clean and tidy. Great hot tub . A teapot would of been grate for 7 adults

Nice property with 3 large bedrooms, very quiet and peaceful location with lovely views.

Good sized fenced garden area with hot tub, (although dog could get out around back of property, fitting a small gate would solve that) Overall it is great for a relaxing holiday. Not many walks directly from property re walking dog etc, but lots scenic areas only a short drive away. Pubs in Bicknoller and Crowcombe both do food and have nice gardens for sitting in the sun. Mason Arms at Williton does a lovely Sunday lunch.

Great location, beautiful views, very relaxing & comfortable.

The place needs some little tweaks to make it perfect for us but overall we had a lovely time, thank you.

Lovely property.

Andy was very helpful and available if needed. Excellent cafe (The Rocking Horse) at the end of the lane. Great steam railway in the local village that we used several times to get to places rather than driving. The property itself was fantastic. We asked Andy if he could move the beds around to suit our requirements which he happily did before our arrival. Fantastic views. The hot tub, garden and bbq were a welcome addition. Only a couple of suggestions - a better mirror in the en-suite bathroom, and a mirror in the downstairs bedroom would have been useful, as well as some shelving in the shower to put all your stuff on rather than putting it on the floor. I think there should also have been a hair dryer in the downstairs bedroom but that was missing. Minor gripe, there is a livery stables next to the property so quite a lot of coming and going, cars driving to and from, but on the upside it was lovely to be able to watch the horses in the field! All in all we had a wonderful, relaxing holiday, and I would highly recommend this property.

Wonderful place to stay.

Very clean. A home made cake and milk on the fridge was a lovely touch and made us feel very welcome. Would thoroughly recommend.

Very clean and spacious accommodation with comfortable beds and fantastic hot tub and garden.

Amazing views and absolute heaven sitting in the hot tub in the evening watching the sunset. So peaceful, great for recharging your batteries, and also a perfect base from which to explore the Quantocks, Exmoor and the Somerset coast. Andy was a brilliant host and the little touches of cake and fresh flowers on arrival were really appreciated. Would highly recommend- we will definitely be booking again!!

Lovely cottage in a quiet location ideally situated for walking on the Quantock Hills & visiting the coast very friendly host who helped out when I left the ignition on an drained the battery on my car he lent me a jump starting battery kit for the day after getting my car started so many thanks will definitely visit again when we holiday in Somerset.

Amazing views, peaceful and friendly host.

Fantastic views, friendly owner, walking distance (for all ages) to the steam railway and the wonderful rocking horse cafe (open Fri- Mon 11-5pm), the outdoor hot tub / jacuzzi and the beautiful horses running around in the next field with the Brendon Hills / Exmoor backdrop, the Outlook ticks pretty much every box.

Carew Arms (in Crowcombe) also has a great beer garden and was doing an excellent greek food menu when we visited. House was clean and had everything we needed, decent showers, modern kitchen and bathrooms, comfortable beds / towels and bathrobes, WiFi as well.

We loved our stay so much as did our doggie we travelled around and went to lots of new places there would definitely recomment

Quiet location with lovely views

A magnificent stay!

Gorgeous property, location and extremely helpful and friendly owner. Thank you!

Absolutely fantastic place to stay, just a few things to suggest, there should be a washing machine in the property as its awkward to arrange timings to get washing done with the 'access washing machine', should mention that it's not fully enclosed on side of property and that there are dogs wondering around the property.

Other than that we had a great stay, the views were amazing, the area was great and the hot tub was an added bonus.

It was perfectly clean!

Everything you might need for self catering.

We really enjoyed our stay at The Outlook.

Such beautiful views from the property and the surrounding areas are absolutely stunning too. Kilve beach and the Quantock Hills are only a short drive and are definitely worth visiting for the scenery and views. The property itself was very clean and tidy and had everything you would expect and more. Andy was very helpful when we needed anything. We would definitely stay here again :)

The Outlook is a great place to chill out and relax.

The house has everything you need to stay in and self cater. It is beautifully furnished, warm and spacious. The beds are really comfortable and the location peaceful. The owner Andy, is helpful, welcoming and there if you need him, but not intrusive. It's in a great location with plenty of places to visit, including The Carew Arms, a traditional village pub in Crowcombe and a fairly easy walk from the property. The hot tub was a bonus, set in its own garden with bbq and top of the range garden furniture and the view was stunning, right in front of a field of horses. This property offered great value for money and we would definitely return.

Absolutely beautiful cottage, exceptionally clean and bed linen/towels were fresh and smelled lovely.

Owner, Andy, was very friendly and left us a lovely cake and tea/coffee etc on arrival. The bedrooms are huge, the lounge/diner was very comfortable and the kitchen had just about everything you would need for a stay! The view from the cottage was stunning and location was quiet and relaxing. This was our first time booking a self-catering cottage and we were amazed at just how good it was! We would love to return with our family in the near future. Well done Andy and apologies for the broken mug!

Amazing stay at The Outlook with stunning countryside views.

The bedrooms were very spacious. And the hot tub was lovely.

We had the best stay at the outlook!

The only thing I would change is that we stayed for longer. It’s in such a beautiful location and had everything we needed :).

Had a lovely time at The Outlook, gorgeous views, the bedrooms were very comfortable and big, great host, nothing negative to say at all.

Great hot tub, loved the lemon drizzle cake, that was a nice touch. Very thoughtful too providing milk, tea and coffee etc. Would definitely recommend staying here

Absolutely loved my stay here.

The accommodation was first class, comfortable beds, everything you may need in the kitchen, 2 lovely bathrooms and a hot tub to admire the outstanding countryside views.

Spotlessly clean property.

Comfortable and well equipped. Very impressed with quality of bedding - all very clean and fresh

I would like to say that Andy should be proud of what he's done with the outlook at Somerset its 1st class and we all enjoyed are weekend stay and are are planning to rebook for another stay

We loved the cottage and the views are stunning with horse and it’s foal roaming free in the field opposite us.

The only minor negative would be that we had a Freesat tv and we were unable to get basic channels such as BBC1,ITV and the tap in the kitchen dripped but the Hot Tub was such a wonderful experience in the evening which enabled us all to sleep so well and it is such a peaceful and quiet calm area and we would go back there again in a heartbeat.

We had a great stay at The Outlook.

The location was fantastic and the views from the cottage and hot tub were amazing. We were lucky enough to have a sunset every evening whilst sitting in the tub. The cottage is decorated to a high standard and everything that you could need was available. We would return to The Outlook next time we are in Somerset, such a peaceful and relaxing location.

The outlook was well equipped, views were amazing, would highly recommend this amazing property.

The Outlook is a beautiful, well equipped cottage with amazing views.

In easy reach of the Quantock Hills, West Somerset (Steam) railways, Taunton and the Coast. The hot-tub provided that extra touch of relaxation.

Lovely place to stay, lovely area, plenty of places to visit in the area.

View was worth the rental price, especially the sunset. Would definitely book again.

We had lovely time, the accommodation was great lovely area .

would recommend this place

Very comfortable accommodation with excellent view of the valley and easy access to sight seeing.

Clean and well equipped. Friendly and helpful owner. Would highly recommend.

Great holiday house, with fantastic views.

House is very well equipped, owner lives on site and no doubt if you needed anything he would be there to help. Would definitely recommend this house if planning a trip to Somerset

I book this accommodation for my bday and I can say I didn’t want to leave.

.Great value for money and then same.. a great little gem nestle away in the country side.. there wasn’t nothing in the property we were lacking..host was fabulous even left a nice sweet treat for us. Clean spacious and ideal for what we wanted..everything you need in a holiday accommodation...already looking to rebook for the next birthday getaway