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Shells Cottage

Washford, Somerset (Ref. 11459)

4.8

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  • 12 Guests

  • 6 Bedrooms

  • 3 Bathrooms

  • Pets Yes

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Features

  • Hot tub
  • Off road parking
  • Ground floor accommodation
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Open fire
  • Garden / Patio
  • Cot available
  • Highchair available
  • Pub/shop < 1 mile
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Broadband / WiFi

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100 Customer Review(s)

  • Rebecca

    “We had a lovely long weekend at Shells Cottage, the facilities were excellent, lovely big garden and great area!”

    Thanks so much

    Thanks so much

    - Rebecca, May 2024

    Thanks for your feedback, we’re really pleased that you enjoyed your stay Property Owner

Summary

  • Six bedrooms: 2 x king-size double (one with Jack-and-Jill en-suite bath, shower over, basin and WC), 1 x double with en-suite shower, basin and WC, 1 x ground floor double, 1 x twin (can be pushed together) with Jack-and-Jill en-suite bath, shower over, basin and WC, 1 x twin
  • Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC
  • Ground floor basin and WC
  • Kitchen
  • Dining room (seats 12)
  • Sitting room with woodburner.
  • Gas central heating with woodburner
  • Range cooker with electric oven and gas hobs, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, Smart TV with Freeview, Netflix (please bring your own login details).WiFi, selection of books and DVDs
  • Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburner inc. in rent
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • Travel Cot and highchair on request (Cot bedding not provided)
  • Off road parking for 8 cars
  • Private garden with pond and fountain, furniture, BBQ and hot tub
  • One well-behaved dog welcome
  • Sorry, no smoking
  • Shop and pub 1 mile
  • Note: There is an Unfenced pond and fountain in the garden, children and pets must be supervised at all times
  • Please note - charging for electric cars is not permitted.Charging available in Minehead (10 mins away) Owner is only contactable by email only until the 25th Jan Please note: The property does not accept short breaks over the Christmas and New Year period.

The property

Washford 1.0 miles.

This detached cottage is a fabulous rural retreat for large families or groups, and is set within walking distance of the village of Washford in Somerset.

The cottage is conveniently situated for exploring both Exmoor National Park and the pretty, undulating coastline of North Somerset.

This beautiful chocolate box thatched cottage offers comfortable accommodation and has an abundance of character features including traditional beams and wooden floors, and a country kitchen with granite worktops and range stove.

The comfortable sitting room, with a woodburning stove in a feature fireplace, and the lovely dining room and cosy library are ideal places to sit and relax after a busy day.

There is one bedroom on the ground floor and five first floor bedrooms, many with en-suite facilities, all boasting magnificent views of the surrounding countryside.

The large garden offers alfresco dining on a summer's evening and a hot tub.

There are a multitude of rural pursuits including walking, horse riding, fishing and golf, plus two miles away is the pretty ancient port of Watchet and Blue Anchor Beach.

There is also Clay Pigeon Shooting, Archery and Co2 Pistol Shooting for larger groups to enjoy (advance bookings only, contact for more information).

Four miles away are the village of Dunster, which offers a wealth of historic buildings including an 11th century National Trust owned castle.

For family fun, a 15 minute drive takes you to Minehead with a delightful seafront, sandy beach, plenty of shops and departure station for the West Somerset Railway.

A wonderful cottage in a perfect location for exploring the area.

Note: This cottage is near to Refs. 13806, 914740, 16587 and 16588, together they sleep 36.

Shells Cottages

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £300.

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About the location

WASHFORD

Watchet 2 miles; Minehead 6 miles.

Washford is a West Somerset rural village, on the A39 between Minehead and Bridgwater. Located two miles from the pretty coastal port of Watchet, this is an ideal base from which to explore Exmoor National Park and The Quantock Hills, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. There are many pretty coastal and inland villages to explore including Porlock with its steep hill and pretty winding streets, Dunster with dramatic castle perched above the historic village and the busy resort of Minehead with sandy beach, golf course and traditional seaside attractions. An excellent choice of holiday destination for rural beauty, dramatic coastline and splendid walking.

This property offers the following short breaks:

  • Off-season