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Sleeps 14
Weekly prices from £1300
Self catering accommodation in Langport sleeps 14.
Features include: • Pub nearby • Detached • Sleeps 14
Accommodation overview: This impressive detached, Grade II listed Georgian house, ideally located in the rural village of High Ham and set in 6 acres of delightful gardens, (including 1½ acres of formal gardens, kitchen garden and walled garden), is excellent accommodation for 14. With its high ceilings, Georgian features and tastefully furnished to a high standard, it offers a lovely retreat in south/central Somerset, 3 miles north of Langport and 10 miles south of Glastonbury, with its famous Tor, providing a relaxing holiday base to explore the Somerset Levels and the many attractions in the area. In the main house there are 5 bedrooms, comprising four double (two emperor beds, one super king and one king-size) and a twin-bedded room, two bathrooms, and on the ground floor a spacious dining-room, drawing room, sitting room and kitchen. Adjacent and connected to the main house is a self contained annex for 4 with double and twin-bedded rooms, bathroom, living room and kitchen.
There is walking and riding on the Somerset Levels, as well as fishing, golf and many family attractions in the area, such as Yeovilton Fleet Air Arm Museum (with its prototype of Concorde), the Haynes Motor Museum with its fine collection of vintage cars, Clark’s Village at Street, Cricket St Thomas Wildlife Park and the famous spectacular Cheddar Gorge and Caves. High Ham itself is architecturally interesting and contains a part Norman church and a National Trust thatched windmill, which is the only one in the country. There are also many fine historic houses to visit: Montacute House and Gardens, Hestercombe House, Wells Cathedral and Bishop’s Palace and more. It is also ideally located for days out further afield, to explore the north Somerset Coast (20 miles) and into Exmoor National Park, the Dorset World Heritage Jurassic Coast (26 miles), the spa city of Bath (30 miles) with its Romans baths, museums, shops and restaurants, and Longleat Safari Park, all well worth a visit. Shops 3 miles, pub 400 yards. Large drawing room with high ceiling. Sitting room with TV. Spacious dining room with high ceiling. Large kitchen with range cooker and tiled floor. Separate toilet. First floor: Four large double bedrooms, each with high ceiling; two with 7ft beds, one with 6ft bed and one with 5ft bed. Twin bedroom with high ceiling. Bathroom with shower cubicle and toilet. Bathroom with bidet and toilet. Annex: Living room with TV. Kitchen. First floor: Double bedroom. Twin bedroom. Bathroom with shower attachment and toilet.
  
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Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £600 to £ 899
Self catering accommodation in Nether Stowey sleeps 4.
Features include: • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Pub nearby • Detached • Sleeps 4
Accommodation overview: Delightfully situated on the Coleridge Way at Bin Combe in the beautiful Quantock Hills AONB, this attractive detached barn (set within the owner’s grounds) with a lovely rural outlook and its own pretty cottage garden, offers well furnished and equipped holiday accommodation. An ideal base for hikers and dog walkers, excellent walking can be found on the Quantock Hills and Exmoor. The cottage is within walking distance of Nether Stowey (under 1 mile) with its range of shops and pubs. Places of interest include Coleridge Cottage and Dunster Castle (both NT), the Somerset Levels, Glastonbury Tor, Wells Cathedral, Cheddar Gorge and Taunton. Shops and pubs 1 mile. Five steps to entrance. Double bedroom. Twin bedroom. Bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet. First floor: Open-plan living/dining room with wood-burning stove and fitted country-style kitchen area. Utility with toilet in separate building.
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Sleeps 2
Weekly prices from £300 to £ 599
Self catering accommodation in Glastonbury sleeps 2.
Features include: • Pub nearby • Detached • Sleeps 2
Accommodation overview: This attractive single storey detached barn is peacefully situated in a no through lane just minutes from the village of Baltonsborough. Surrounded by rolling countryside and set in an 8 acre plot, it enjoys glorious views of Glastonbury Tor and beyond. A former cattle shed, it has been beautifully renovated to offer spacious and light accommodation, with oak beams and underfloor heating throughout. It is an ideal holiday base for exploring the attractions nearby, such as the cathedral city of Wells and Cheddar Gorge and Caves. The Mendip Hills and Somerset Levels are perfect for walkers, cyclists and wildlife enthusiasts. Shop and pub 1/2 mile. Spacious beamed living/dining room with French doors, double sofa bed (for alternative sleeping only), tiled floor and kitchen area with electric range (for cooking). Double bedroom. Shower room and toilet.
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Sleeps 16
Weekly prices from £1300
Self catering accommodation in Chewtom Mendip sleeps 16.
Features include: • Open Fire or Woodburner Stove • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Beach nearby • Detached • Sleeps 16
Accommodation overview: West End Farmhouse is situated in an outstandingly beautiful part of the Mendip Hills, on the Waldegrave Estate. It is a very spacious detached holiday house with an attractive conservatory, an enclosed courtyard with covered terrace area, and a single storey annexe with separate living room and bathroom. It is surrounded by acres of rolling pastureland and woodland, all easily accessible, as they are part of the estate. Although the house has been modernised with every modern gadget, including a 42in plasma TV, it retains its original character and charm with open fireplaces and stone-flagged floors. One often sees deer and other wildlife, yet it is only 5 miles from the cathedral city of Wells, 15 miles from the Roman spa city of Bath with its magnificent architecture, or why not visit the caves at Cheddar and Wookey. Just 15 miles to Bristol Airport and its city which is full of history, culture and shops. Glastonbury is 8 miles away, famous for its festival, tor and King Arthur legend. Excellent beaches and seaside entertainment can be enjoyed at Weston Super Mare and Brean. Shop and pubs 2 miles. Spacious living room with open fire and wooden floor. Spacious dining room with wooden floor. Spacious kitchen with elec range (for cooking), open fire and breakfast area. Utility. Conservatory. Step down to twin bedroom and shower room with toilet. First floor: Galleried landing area overlooking living room. Three double bedrooms, one (5ft) with en-suite bathroom. Two twin bedrooms. Bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet. Annexe (access via conservatory): Living room with double sofa bed and wooden floor. Double bedroom. Twin bedroom. Bathroom with shower cubicle and toilet.
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Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from £1300
Self catering accommodation in Waterrow sleeps 6.
Features include: • Pool • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Detached • Games Room • Sleeps 6
Accommodation overview: Tucked away in rural Somerset on the edge of Exmoor, down a private track in 15 acres, this detached barn conversion, decorated and furnished to a very high standard, has an indoor heated swimming pool and games room. Enjoy walks from the door, or in the private grounds. Visit Minehead, 15 miles and Taunton. Dunster with its castle is nearby. Shops and gastro pub 2 miles. Living room with wood-burning stove, wooden floor. Dining room with stone floor, well-equipped kitchen area with range. First floor: Double bedroom (6ft bed). Shower room with toilet. Twin bedroom. Separate barn with swimming pool: Twin bedroom (adults only), en-suite wet room, toilet.
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Sleeps 10
Weekly prices from £1300
Self catering accommodation in Ashbrittle sleeps 10.
Features include: • Open Fire or Woodburner Stove • Short Breaks • Golf nearby • Detached • Games Room • Garden • Sleeps 10
Accommodation overview: This rural retreat is situated on the edge of a 500-acre working farm with woods and streams to explore and views across the Somerset landscape, in a beautiful setting with its own garden. Standing detached, the large holiday cottage provides spacious, character-filled accommodation. Set in the heart of Somerset, it offers the advantage of being close to Exmoor National Park and many NT properties, only 11 miles from Taunton and just off the M5. Devon and Cornwall are easily accessible as are Bath and Bristol. Pytt House is ideally situated for exploring the unspoilt countryside of Somerset and is within easy access of picturesque villages and bustling markets. The small market town of Wellington is 7 miles, and the historic market town of Taunton is just 11 miles, with all the top names in shopping, eating, drinking and leisure entertainment. Oak Manor Golf Club is 8 miles away. For those who love walking, the Quantocks, the Blackdown Hills and Exmoor are close by and are wonderfully unspoilt and peaceful. Horse riding, fishing, golf, bird watching and water sports are available locally and there are many places to visit including Crealy Adventure Park. Exeter with its fabulous cathedral, many shops, canal and quaint hidden pubs is close by. Exmouth with its sandy beaches is only 35 minutes, or take a trip to Exmoor National Park and look out for red deer and ponies. There are many villages well worth visiting across Exmoor, take time out for a cream tea, or stop to see some breathtaking scenery. There are many NT places close by including Arlington Court, Watersmeet and Dunster Castle, as well as Marwood Gardens. Cothay Manor is 3 miles; Glastonbury and Cheddar Caves are within driving distance. Minehead is not far away, with its sandy beach, steam railway and shops. It is hard to believe just how amazingly pretty and peaceful this tiny hamlet really is - just a church with a 3,000 year old yew tree, a few cottages, and farmland all around in a totally unspoilt and most unvisited corner of west Somerset. Village shop and pubs 2 miles. Spacious living room with open fire and patio doors to garden. Spacious dining room with patio doors to garden. Large kitchen with breakfast area. Single bedroom. Games room. Separate toilet. First floor: Double bedroom with en-suite bathroom with separate shower cubicle and toilet. Further double bedroom. Twin bedroom with additional single bed (for +1). Bunk bedroom. Bathroom with toilet.
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Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £600 to £ 899
Self catering accommodation in Bridgwater sleeps 4.
Features include: • Detached • Garden • Sleeps 4
Accommodation overview: This attractive, detached, timber framed single-storey holiday lodge is idyllically located in 4½ acres of natural land overlooking a series of duck ponds. There are two decked seating areas from which to view the unusual varieties of birds and wildlife which frequent the ponds, and the interior boasts large picture windows giving a light and airy feel. Only 7 miles from the county town of Taunton and 6 miles from the market town of Bridgwater, where a variety of shops, restaurants and leisure activities can be found. If visiting during November, the illuminated night carnivals around the area are not to be missed. Shop and village pub 1 mile. Living/dining room/kitchen with sofa bed (for alternative sleeping only), patio doors leading to decking, two large picture windows and wooden floor. Double bedroom with 5ft bed. Twin bedroom with views over lake. Bathroom with separate shower cubicle, bidet and toilet.
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Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £600 to £ 899
Self catering accommodation in Crowcombe sleeps 4.
Features include: • Pool • Open Fire or Woodburner Stove • Short Breaks • Detached • Sleeps 4
Accommodation overview: Nestled within the heart of the Quantock Hills, one of the first designated Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, these two detached thatched period cottages with log fires (EUY with Aga stove) boast magnificent views from every window. The ideal base to explore the unspoilt Quantock Hills, the native red deer, Exmoor and the North Devon coast. Famous beautiful NT houses and gardens, with plenty of child-friendly country pubs, steam trains and activity centres a short drive. The Quantock Hills offer marvellous peaceful all day walking, with the Coleridge Way on the doorstep, cycling with secret all day bike routes. The owners’ outdoor swimming pool available June to Sept. A short walk is the proprietor’s Pony Club approved centre offering own a pony for the day over the week ends, with riding and pony club activities for both children and adults. Minehead’s sandy beaches, Dunster medieval town, quaint shops and National Trust castle, Watchets Harbour, sailing, fishing trips, cafés and shops within 20 minutes. Cream teas, village shop, post office and pub 1 mile.
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Sleeps 18
Weekly prices from £1300
Self catering accommodation in Rumwell sleeps 18.
Features include: • Short Breaks • Pub nearby • Detached • Games Room • Garden • Sleeps 18
Accommodation overview: This imposing, detached Grade II listed mansion is set in the grounds of the owner’s home and stands in its own private 2½ acres with magnificent views over Exmoor, Wellington monument and the Quantock Hills. Designed in the Italian ‘rococo’ style of architecture, it offers very spacious holiday accommodation and a chance to experience the country estate lifestyle. The public rooms have high ceilings, huge windows and original features, and patio doors lead out onto the paved area and large garden. Two separate staircases leading to the bedrooms ensure plenty of space for larger groups and families. Taunton (2 miles), the historic county town of Somerset, nestles in a valley at the foot of The Quantock and Blackdown Hills and is a bustling town dating back to Saxon times, situated on the banks of the River Tone. It has a lively cultural scene and an array of unique and individual shops, and features a popular monthly farmers market. Set in the historic building of Taunton Castle is the Somerset County Museum, which houses important collections in relation to Somerset’s natural and human history. Somerset has a diversity of landscape including part of the Exmoor National Park, long sandy beaches, family resorts, intriguing follies, historic villages and market towns. Five ranges of hills, the Levels and Moors, trails such as the South West Coast Path, the River Parrett Trail, Two Moors Way and the Taunton to Bridgwater Canal towpath make this a popular region for walkers and cyclists alike. The coastal resorts of Weston-Super-Mare and Burnham-on-Sea have long sandy beaches and traditional family attractions. Shop 1 mile, pub 100 yards. Spacious living room. Large dining room. Spacious kitchen with Aga (for cooking). Sitting room with wood-burning stove. Utility. Games room. Play room. Two double bedrooms, one with 5ft bed, one with 6ft zip and link bed (can be twin) and en-suite shower room with toilet. Separate toilet. First floor: Two double bedrooms, both with 6ft beds, one with en-suite bathroom with roll-top bath, shower attachment and toilet. Double bedroom with 6ft bed, leading to single bedroom. Wet room with toilet. Second staircase to first floor: Double bedroom with 6ft bed. Two further double bedrooms, one with additional Z-bed (one accessed from one side only, for 1+1). Bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet.
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Sleeps 8
Weekly prices from £1300
Self catering accommodation in Wellington sleeps 8.
Features include: • Short Breaks • Pub nearby • Detached • Sleeps 8
Accommodation overview: Set in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty at the foot of the Blackdown Hills, on the border of Somerset and Devon, this superbly appointed holiday lodge offers the ideal location for a family holiday or a weekend getaway. This exclusive and secluded development is situated on a gated estate, once part of historic Gerbestone Manor. From here visitors can head off to explore the West Country’s beautiful landscapes and historic towns, or simply relax in the grounds. Take a stroll along the Oak Walk or a gentle row around the lake to watch the wildlife. Alternatively, the more energetic can try their hand at a game of tennis. Roach and carp fishing is also available, visitors must bring their own rods but no licence is required.
There is so much to do, including the steam train from Bishops Lydeard to Minehead. Take a trip to Exmoor National Park where the ponies, deer and wildlife all roam free. Exeter, with its magnificent cathedral, is a mere 25-minute drive. Take a walk along the river and visit one of the pubs only reached by foot, or take a boat trip up the river. For the children, Crealy Adventure Park is a great day out.
Nearby attractions include the Wetlands and Willows Visitor Centre and the West Sedgemoor Nature Reserve. The coastal resorts of Weston-super-Mare and Burnham-on-Sea have long sandy beaches and traditional family attractions. Further afield, visit Glastonbury Tor and Abbey, Wells, England’s second smallest city, with its magnificent 13th century cathedral, and the caves at Cheddar Gorge and Wookey Hole. Shops 1 mile, restaurant and pub ½ mile. Living room with French doors. Spacious well-equipped kitchen/dining room with tiled floor. Twin bedroom (zip and link, can be double). Bathroom with separate shower cubicle and toilet. First floor: Double bedroom with 5ft four poster bed, door to balcony and en-suite bathroom with separate shower cubicle and toilet. Two twin bedrooms (zip and link, can be double). Bathroom with toilet.
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Sleeps 2
Weekly prices from £300 to £ 599
Self catering accommodation in Keinton Mandeville sleeps 2.
Features include: • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Detached • Easy Walking • Sleeps 2
Accommodation overview: This delightful single-storey conversion offers an ideal retreat for couples, providing a relaxing and peaceful location with an open outlook, yet within easy access of many places of interest. Standing detached in a charming garden, the spacious accommodation is comfortably furnished and well equipped. Walks can be enjoyed from the doorstep and golf is available locally. Several NT properties are nearby, including Montacute House, Barrington Court and beautiful Stourhead. This is an excellent location for touring - Wells cathedral, Glastonbury Tor, Cheddar Gorge (set in the rugged Mendip Hills), Longleat and Sherborne are all nearby, and Bath and the Dorset/Devon coast also provide great days out. Shop 300 yards, two pubs in village. Spacious living room with wood-burning stove, wooden floor and French door to garden. Dining hall with wooden floor. Kitchen. Double bedroom (zip & link beds) with TV and video. Shower room with toilet.
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Sleeps 10
Weekly prices from £1300
Self catering accommodation in Minehead sleeps 10.
Features include: • Open Fire or Woodburner Stove • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Detached • Garden • Sleeps 10
Accommodation overview: Ordway House occupies an idyllic, secluded setting with its pillared entrance into a gravel driveway off a private road, surrounded by beautiful countryside, interlaced with footpaths and bridleways. Built in 1904 this detached property is within Exmoor National Park and close to the small village of Roadwater and the Coleridge Way. Ordway House has been decorated and furnished to a very good standard, keeping many of the original features. On summer evenings, visitors can sit out on the large verandah looking over the garden and countryside, helping to make this an ideal base for a family holiday. The property is tucked away and set in an acre of garden with a small orchard bordering the drive. The well known coastal resort of Minehead is within easy reach and offers plenty of activities. Porlock, a very pretty village, is a mere 10 miles and has plenty to offer from tea rooms to shops and lovely restaurants. Porlock Weir and Bossington are also well worth visiting where bird watching is a must, as there are many waders that visit here. Dunster is another village just a ten-minute drive away and not to be missed, with its imposing castle towering above the village, beautiful shops, tea rooms and renowned restaurants. The Exmoor National Park offers riding as well as excellent walking countryside over its heather topped beacons from which glorious sea views are enjoyed. Lynton and Lynmouth are within a
45-minute drive and well worth a visit. The scenery on the way across Exmoor is spectacular. Take a trip on the Somerset Steam Railway, a true country branch line of the old Great Western Railway, full of fascination and for a nostalgic ride back in time through lovely countryside. The historic steam locomotives, coaches and wagons, the buildings of ten unique stations are linked by a twenty mile scenic journey. The surrounding countryside is as varied as it is beautiful. The gently rolling Quantock Hills and Exmoor, nestling unspoilt villages and farms situated down leafy lanes, the cliffs and coast of the Bristol Channel with views of distant Wales, Dunster’s imposing castle and historic charm, and Minehead’s seaside location are all waiting to be discovered. Country pubs abound, especially lovely when walking the hills for a quick rest and lunch. Nearest pub 1 mile. A visit to Taunton, the county town, will provide a special Somerset experience with a good mix of shops, restaurants and leisure facilities. Shop 1 mile. Spacious drawing room with open fire and feature fireplace. Spacious dining room with feature fireplace. Farmhouse-style kitchen with Aga. Large walk-in utility/larder with wash basin. Family room. Boot room with dog shower. First floor: Five double bedrooms, all with wash basin. Large bathroom with power shower over Jacuzzi bath and toilet. Separate toilet.
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