Guests say
Guests consistently praise Pippin Cottage in Ilminster for its stylish, modern, and cosy ambiance. The property is celebrated for its cleanliness, comfortable furnishings, and excellent location near friendly local pubs and scenic walks. The host, Glenda, is commended for her warm welcome, enhancing the overall experience.
Reviewers unanimously mention the immaculate condition of the cottage, indicating top marks for cleanliness.
The property's location is highly regarded for its proximity to local pubs, scenic country walks, and the town of Ilminster, with only a lack of county information preventing a perfect score.
Guests highlight the comfortable bed and cosy atmosphere, especially the wood burning stove, suggesting a very comfortable stay.
The cottage is well-appointed with modern facilities and thoughtful touches like tea, coffee, and chocolates. The mention of a wood burning stove and the overall maintenance suggest excellent facilities, with no negative comments to detract from the score.
The presence of welcome gifts such as chocolates and the host's attentive reception reflect thoughtfulness. However, as gifts are not guaranteed for every stay, this is politely noted.
About this property
Pippin is a grade II thatched retreat full of romantic character and charm with its carefully restored interior, original flagstone floors, beams and oak studded doors. Cosy & comfortable with a separate kitchen, beamed lounge with dining area and an inglenook fireplace with toasty warm woodburning stove.
Wind up the spiral staircase to the romantic bedroom perfect for two with a French style king-sized bed, super comfortable deep mattress, 400 thread count cotton bedding, and fluffy pillows, so you can settle in and truly relax. There is an en-suite cloakroom with toilet and wash hand basin. On the ground floor holds a bathroom with walk in rain head shower.
The kitchen is modern with an electric two oven Esse Stove, microwave, dishwasher, a large fridge-freezer and all that’s needed to cook up a feast. The spacious living area has a woodburning stove, flatscreen TV and comfy seating. The house has a courtyard with an outdoor table with space for two and private parking area for one car.
The house has a dual aspect living/dining room with an inglenook fire place and wood burning stove. The sitting area has a comfortable sofa, armchair and is equipped with a 32′ flatscreen TV.
The oak front door opens out to the good-sized sheltered courtyard with outdoor table and chairs for alfresco eating or just enjoying a morning coffee. Its rural location makes it a great escape for those looking for a countryside bolt-hole, with two great pubs within a short walk and things to see and do nearby, and convenient shopping at the village shop or in the quaint town of Ilminster just 2 miles away.
Pippin is situated in the heart of Broadway, a peaceful village surrounded by fields and woods that are perfect for countryside walks and bicycle rides due to the myriad of local country lanes and footpaths.
Within a few minutes walking distance are two pubs: The Bell Inn, Broadway and The Five Dials at Horton. There are several others a little further afield but nevertheless worth the visit.
Nearby the cottage are Dillington House and Barrington Court, two National Trust historic homes with beautiful gardens open to the public. Dillington House being 6.4 km away by car and Barrington Court being 12.4km.
There are several local cider producers whose orchards and presses are worth seeing close by. Perry's Cider Mill in Dowlish Wake has a small museum on offer and open all year round besides Christmas Day. There is also The Somerset Cider Brandy Company over at Burrow Hill that offers tastings and guided tours a little further field.
A little further away the beach at Lyme Regis and walks along the Jurassic coastline are 40mins or so to the South.
Accommodation
Ground Floor
- Bathroom with walk in rain shower head
- Modern kitchen with an electric two oven Esse Stove, microwave, dishwasher and a large fridge-freezer
- Dual aspect living/dining room with an inglenook fire place and wood burning stove
First Floor
- Bedroom with French style king-bed and ensuite cloakroom
Outside Grounds
- Sheltered courtyard with outdoor table and chairs for two
Additional Facilities
- Washer-dryer
- Working fireplace
- Iron and ironing board
- One parking space
- Welcome hamper for guests upon arrival with prosecco, bread, juice, eggs and jam
Nearby points of interest
- Hestercombe Gardens
- Lyme Regis Museum
- Fleet Air Arm Museum
Reviews (8)
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Graham
Beautiful, comfortable and very well appointed cottage. Friendly host.
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Amit M.
Beautiful accommodation, excellent location.
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Kia
This cottage is absolutely amazing even better than the photos, so modern and chic yet cosy and homely at the same time! Glenda is the perfect host and greeted us on arrival, the surrounding area is beautiful with lots of great country walks and things to do, the bed was really comfortable and I had such a good nights sleep. It’s definitely one of the best holiday homes we have visited, if your thinking of booking don’t hesitate you won’t be disappointed!