Guests say
Garden View is a well-received cottage in Somerset, praised for its peaceful and beautiful location, cleanliness, and welcoming hosts. Guests enjoyed the hot tub and garden, finding the property ideal for relaxation and exploring the surrounding areas. The cottage's charm and modern amenities provided a comfortable and memorable stay.
Guests consistently noted the property as clean and well-presented, with fresh flowers in every room adding to the sense of cleanliness and care.
The cottage's location is celebrated for its tranquillity and convenience for exploring Somerset, Devon, and Dorset. Its proximity to local attractions and amenities was appreciated, although one review mentioned difficulty in finding the property initially.
The majority of guests found the cottage comfortable, with cosy settings and comfy beds. However, a few mentioned issues with bed sizes and noise from upstairs, slightly affecting the comfort score.
Facilities such as the hot tub and kitchen were highly regarded. Some maintenance issues were promptly addressed by the owners, but there were comments about the lack of certain kitchen items and the heating control.
While many reviews expressed gratitude for the hosts' helpfulness and the welcoming atmosphere, there were no specific mentions of gifts, thus a score cannot be provided.
About this property
Garden View has a hot tub and rests in a lovely position surrounded by its own land in the lower slopes of the Blackdown Hills, just moments away from Wellington town centre, in Somerset. This picture-postcard, thatched cottage provides ground-floor accommodation with extensive beautiful countryside walks from the door of the property. With private parking on the large driveway and spacious gardens laid to lawn, it is the ideal location for two couples or a family looking to escape to the country. Dating back to the 15th century, this Grade II listed property can be enjoyed at any time of the year and offers bundles of character to those who admire beamed ceilings and inglenook fireplaces within a charming farmhouse setting. Allow yourselves to relax in the living room with the toasty electric fire warming your feet as you sip a hot beverage, just what you need after your journey and unpacking of bags. Once you are settled, use the kitchen to rustle up some delicious meals to be had around the dining table or choose to dine out at one of the restaurants just a car’s ride away in the town. You can catch your rest at any time during your stay in one of two bedrooms, each as beautifully decorated as the next, one with an en-suite wet room, while the other enjoys a separate shower room. Perhaps, at the end of an adventuresome day, you may wish to relish the bubbles of the hot tub while you listen to the sounds of nature. The nearest pub and shop can be found on the outskirts of Wellington town centre, in an area known as Chelston Heath, ideal for when you are staying in this lovely countryside location. Wellington town however, offers many more things to do including a visit to its local museum or a delightful saunter through its park, which is home to restored Edwardian, landscaped gardens. You could venture out to see the Wellington Monument of an afternoon or even take a trip to the Cothay Manor and Gardens in Stawley, a grade I listed medieval house built around 1480. Culmstock Beacon is also a must while you are in the area and if you like taking a journey back through time. This beehive-shaped structure was once used for lighting fires to warn of any advancing enemies during the Elizabethan era. It is also a wildlife haven and offers mesmerising views across the English landscape, especially during those late summer months when the bell-heather is in full bloom. Taunton is another beautiful town nearby with amenities galore as well as its charming Tudor architecture and a 10th century monastery to visit. Those who love getting outdoors can enjoy the wilderness and tranquillity Quantock Hills can offer as well as walking and riding in the Blackdown Hills, with East Devon AONB also further south waiting to be explored. There are also some wonderful seaside locations around 20 miles away if you fancy a coastal breeze to blow away the cobwebs and the sounds of waves crashing against sandy beaches. Garden View is the ideal place to stay for a bit of everything, a fabulous destination to base your next getaway in Somerset.
This market town in Somerset has a selection of shops, restaurants and pubs, along with a park and gardens, a cinema and a sports centre with a swimming pool, gym and 5 a side football facilities. There is a whole host of Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty nearby for the avid adventurer and there are also many beaches along the north and south coast, just a car journey away.
Accommodation
All ground floor, with hot tub.
Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size (zip/link can be twins on request), 1 x double with en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Shower room with walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC.
Kitchen/diner.
Sitting room
Oil central heating with electric flame-effect fire.
Electric oven and hob, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, TV and WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off-road parking for 2 cars.
Garden with lawn, gravelled area, furniture and hot tub.
One well-behaved dog welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop and pub 2.8 miles.
Note: This property is connected to the owner's accommodation upstairs but is completely sound proofed.
Note: Owners are happy to accept horses as they have stabling and turnout facilities.
Please be aware as it is a 16th century house, there are some low ceilings.
Nearby points of interest
- Hestercombe Gardens
- Diggerland Devon
Reviews (41)
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Barrie
An unique thatched property which could have come from a picture postcard. Only one query what is the breed of the five chickens that wander around the front lawn in the morning?
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Andrew
Lots of space and loads of storage in the kitchen, bedrooms and living room. The weather turned colder, we were concerned that previous reviews had said that the cottage was cold, this wasnât our experience at all, we were toasty warm throughout the cottage. Fred checked with us to see if we were warm enough and if we needed the heating turning up more, which we didnât. The hot tub, under a very starry sky, was wonderful after a busy day. Being close to the Devon boarder, it was great for us visiting family in Devon plus exploring Somerset coast and attractions (including the West Somerset Railway). Weâre already planning our return to such idyllic surroundings.
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Robert
everything is provided and it's in excellent condition Loved the hot tub in the beautiful private gardens This house is really dog friendly and the fantastic owners made us so welcome. The nearest pub is a five minute drive away . All in all a wonderful break .