Far End Cottage - Self catering holiday cottage in Montacute, Somerset, England - Sleeps 4
Far End Cottage
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Far End Cottage, is a two bedroomed cottage which has been recently renovated to a very high standard to incorporate modern comforts with traditional charm. This cottage has ample parking for three cars, a rarity in a small Somerset village.
The medieval village of Montacute is predominantly built of Hamstone - the mellow golden stone quarried on the nearby quarry at Ham Hill. the impressive Elizabethan mansion, Montacute House, now owned by the National Trust, was built by Sir Edward Phelips who helped prosecute Guy Fawkes in 1605. It has been used as a setting for several films including "Sense and Sensibility". The village square, known as "The Borough", is surrounded by picturesque houses and nearby St. Catherines Church is worth a visit.
From the cottage there are wonderful walks directly over fields to neighbouring villages. Much land is owned by the National Trust and provides superb access to the local countryside, to Ham Hill or to St. Michaels Hill, the site of a Norman castle but now the site of the Phelips Folly, a tower with magnificent views over the Somerset Levels, the Quantocks and Mendip Hills.
The village has two pubs which provide excellent food, a small post office/saddlery which stocks some food and a garage which also sells foodstuffs and newspapers. A larger supermarket can be found in the neighbouring village of East Stoke, about half a mile away and Yeovil, a far larger shopping centre, is about three miles away. The Montacute Radio and TV museum in the village has a small tea room.
Facilities
Open Fire Near Pub/Restaurant Garden/Outside Area Off-Road Parking DVD Washing Machine Microwave Dishwasher Video Shower Bath Cot
Accommodation comprises:
Spacious lounge with television, video recorder, radio and DVD player. There is an open fire and plenty of comfortable seating.
kitchen which is fully equipped with a dishwasher, washing machine, gas hob, electric oven and microwave. There is also a dining area with seating for four to six people.
Small front porch which provides plenty of room for walking boots and coats.
Upstairs, there is a main bedroom with a double bed and a second bedroom with twin beds. The bathroom is spacious and has been newly refitted with a modern bathroom suite and a separate, walk in, electric shower cubicle.
The back garden is particularly attractive with a sitting area with patio furniture by a small garden pool. A few yards from the cottage is a small pergola covered in honeysuckle and jasmine for a shady spot and beyond that a lawn and flower beds leading down to the back gate and the parking area. The cottage enjoys totally private parking for three cars.
There are wonderful walks directly from the cottage over the fields to the neighbouring villages. Much of the land is owned by the National Trust and provides superb views of the local countryside and wildlife. The bus stop, for neighbouring villages and Yeovil, is approximately 150 yards from the cottage.
Prices for 7 nights: Low Season from £320 Mid Season from £425 High Season from £450 Peak Season £560
Key details:
Pets: Enquire with cottage owner Smoking: No Children: Yes Changeover Day: Saturday
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Bedroom configuration:
Sleeps 4 people in 2 bedrooms (double, twin)
Owner's details:
Owner: Adrienne Wright click Contact Details for owner´s phone number and email address.
Far End Cottage has been advertised with Independent Cottages since July 2006
Late Availability Offers
Sat, 11 Feb 2012 for 7 nights - £335 Lovely Valentine Stay Shorter break available
Sat, 18 Feb 2012 for 7 nights - £335 Shorter break available. Ring for details
Sat, 25 Feb 2012 for 7 nights - £335 Shorter break available Ring for details
"Thank you for a lovely stay in such a well-appointed cottage, made even better with such lovely weather and a fantastic array of National Trust properties in such close proximity!" P.W. April 2010
"This has been our second stay here - and it gets better and better. A beautiful cottage, well-equipped, and set in a lovely village D.G.
May 2010
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