Holiday Cottages in Somerset - Page 4

Buzzards is a charming holiday cottage in the peaceful countryside of Somerset within Exmoor's beautiful national park. With a log burner for cosy breaks, plenty of character and stunning rural scenery, Buzzards offers the opportunity to relax and unwind with an abundance of attractions for day trips out throughout Somerset and also Devon. Tourist board rating: 4 Star

Minehead is a fantastic seaside resort with something to offer everyone at any time of the year. Located at the quiet end of the beach, close to the Old Ship Aground Pub, Harbour Cottage was built 300 years ago to house the Harbour Master and his family and has fantastic waterfront views. There is lots of space for up to six people to stay in three bedrooms, and the holiday home retains its original warmth and features like an inglenook fireplace and exposed beams. All of Minehead's beach and other attractions are within walking distance, and you can easily reach Exmoor, Porlock Weir, Watchet Harbour and many other Somerset attractions.

The pretty medieval village of Dunster is a wonderful place to stay as it gives easy access to both the Somerset coast and Exmoor's beautiful countryside. Like many of the buildings in Dunster, Fuller's Mill has medieval roots, having once been a busy cotton mill powered by the stream that still flows alongside it. The cottage sleeps up to six people in three bedrooms and, being within walking distance of shops, pubs and a playground makes it ideal for families. Minehead, Porlock and Lynmouth are just a few miles away and there are walks and cycling routes from the door.

Birthday parties, luxury hen weekends and corporate events - it is all possible when you stay at Tatham House in Bishops Lydeard in Somerset. This big holiday house near Taunton sleeps 20 guests in ten ensuite bedrooms, offering a high standard of comfort and features that include an indoor swimming pool, games room, hot tub, cinema room, three reception rooms, and three acres of landscaped grounds. The kitchen is perfect for self-catering but is of a high enough standard that a private chef could step in and whip up a multi-course meal to mark a special occasion. 

A house party needs a venue that encourages socialising yet allows people to retreat to their private space when they need to rest. Tone Dale House fits the bill perfectly. This elegant Georgian manor has been sympathetically refurbished to sleep 31 people in 15 bedrooms, featuring multiple reception rooms, a party room with a sound and light system, and over four acres of professionally landscaped grounds. It's a popular holiday home for group self-catering holidays in Somerset as it is convenient for the M5 and has a wide choice of activities and sights within easy reach. You can walk to the pub, supermarket, restaurants and cafes, or talk to the owner about brining the entertainment and catering in house. 

A detached and spacious holiday cottage located in the little hamlet of Westport within rural Somerset providing an ideal base for exploring the many attractions of Somerset, Dorset and Devon have to offer Sandwiched between Ilminster and Langport, Riverside has lovely canal walks/cycle rides from its front door (local  pubs within a mile's walk) and the County town of Taunton as well as Yeovil within half an hour drive as is the Jurassic coast .so much wildlife to see on the Somerset levels , a birdwatchers paradise.

Beautifully presented, Combe Cottage sits right in the heart of Exmoor National Park and is an ideal base for exploring the areas many attractions, including the Somerset coastline. Sitting on the edge of Winsford, one of Exmoor's prettiest villages with an excellent pub, this welcoming self-catering holiday home is an excellent choice for families, friends, walkers and dog-owners.

Plan the perfect house party, wellbeing retreat, celebration or even your work function at Somerset Manor. This spacious former-rectory, which dates from the late 1600s, sleeps 20 people in 10 bedrooms with a small sofa bed suitable for children (extra charge) if you need it. The luxury holiday house is an hour from Bath, Bristol and Stonehenge, and even closer to Longleat and other popular attractions in Somerset and Wiltshire. However, with onsite amenities that include an outdoor swimming pool (May to September), hot tub, sauna, games room, cinema room, and landscaped gardens and lawns, you won't have to leave the property to have an incredible time. 

Haygrass House is a big holiday home near Taunton. The owners have carefully restored original Georgian features, enhancing them with modern self-catering facilities over three kitchens, a games room, and a media room. It's a fantastic place to host your weekend house party, celebratory meal, family reunion, or residential workshop. Tucked behind electric gates with 28 private acres of gorgeous Somerset countryside, the grounds of Haygrass House feature a heated outdoor pool and terrace, a full-sized football pitch, an all-weather tennis court, an orchard, and ample off-street parking. Short bookings and extended stays are possible all year round.

Guests of all ages love the comfort and facilities at Widcombe Grange. It's in the Blackdown Hills AONB, barely six miles from Taunton and half an hour from Lyme Regis and the UNESCO World Heritage Jurassic Coast. The big holiday home sleeps 24 people in 12 bedrooms with 22 acres of grounds, a walled garden with a heated outdoor swimming pool, hot tub, two lakes, and even an island gazebo licensed for weddings. The group self-catering property is popular for weddings, family reunions, luxury hen weekends, and corporate parties and events. 

Dating back to 1844, this cosy holiday cottage sits in an enviable position in the medieval Somerset village of Dunster with great restaurants, independent shops, ancient castle and easy access to Minehead for traditional seaside fun and beaches.

Fancy a relaxed holiday in Somerset? Calleron is ideal. It's in the quiet residential village of Queen Camel, close to the River Cam and a few minutes walk from the village shop and pub. The owners welcome bookings for self-catering breaks and extended stays from late April to mid-September, making this one-bedroom holiday cottage perfect if you're planning a summer stay with your partner and your dogs. The village is close to popular attractions like the Haynes Motor Museum and Fleet Air Arm Museum and is only a short drive from Wells, Glastonbury and Yeovil. Bath, Bristol, Taunton and Exeter are also within reach for a day trip, as are the Jurassic Coast and Weymouth. 

Imagine yourself in this idyllic country cottage, spending your days walking through the beautiful Quantock Hills AONB before returning via the welcoming village pub for an evening settled in front of the original inglenook fireplace with its log burner. Sunrise Cottage is a dog-friendly property just a few miles from Taunton which can sleep up to four people in two bedrooms and is ideal for families and friends.

Beehive Cottage has arguably the best views in the entire Exmoor National Park. The self-catering cottage, which was built in 1866 and sleeps four guests in two bedrooms, sits in a private location down a private lane, surrounded by fields with uninterrupted views down to Worthy Coombe and Porlock Bay. The South West Coast Path is only a few minutes' walk from the front door, while Porlock Weir and the Bottom Ship pub are just 1.5 miles away. Beehive Cottage is ideal for exploring Exmoor National Park's coast and country, giving easy access to beautiful attractions like the beaches at Lee Bay and Minehead, charming towns and villages such as Lynton and Dunster, and miles of paths, roads and trails for walking and cycling.

Somerset is the perfect holiday destination. Its glorious countryside, lovely beaches, historic towns, and charming villages have something for everyone. Coach House is in the quiet village of Henton, close enough to the M5 that you won't be stuck behind the wheel for hours, yet rural enough that you can clearly hear the sound of birdsong in the garden. Guests enjoy panoramic views of the Mendip Hills and easy access to some of the best walking and cycling in the southwest. Wookey Hole Caves, Wells and Glastonbury are within a short drive, while Stonehenge, Bath, Bristol, Longleat, Weston-Super-Mare and other Somerset beaches are all under an hour away. The cottage sleeps four people in two bedrooms and is perfect for couples or families. 

Enjoy country life with a stay at Honeysuckle Cottage at Honeycroft Farm in Somerset. Surrounded by glorious rolling countryside, this welcoming holiday cottage is perfect for a family holiday and sleeps up to 5 guests in three bedrooms. The historic market town of Wells is only two miles away with Glastonbury just a little further and nearby attractions including Wookey Hole Caves, Clarks Village and Cheddar Gorge. All the right ingredients for a relaxing and fun-filled holiday with plenty of country air. Tourist board rating: 4 Star AA

A delightful self-catering holiday cottage perfect all year round for winter breaks and summer holidays, located in the pretty ancient village of Westbury-sub-Mendip between Wells and Cheddar at the foot of the Mendip Hills in Somerset. The Dairy is ideal for those who enjoy walking, cycling, wildlife or simply relaxing with the village pub just a minutes walk away.

Toads Breech is one of two delightful holiday cottages in a lovely rural position nestling in the River Exe Valley within the Exmoor National Park in Somerset. With lots of original character, a log burning stove and fine surrounding scenery, the holiday cottages are an ideal peaceful retreat at any time of the year and being on the Somerset/Devon Border, they are within easy reach of the areas many attractions. Tourist board rating: 4 Star

Your family will love the chance to stay at Dunkery, which enjoys fantastic views towards North Hill and Minehead Old Town. Dunkery is a spacious bungalow that has been extended and modernised throughout to provide a high standard of accommodation. It has three lovely bedrooms, an enclosed garden and an open-plan layout that works well for families, couples and friends. Minehead's beach, harbour, esplanade and the start of South West Coast Path are a 20 minute walk (or 5 minute drive), as is the border of Exmoor National Park. One well-behaved dog is welcome. 

Beautifully presented yet comfy throughout, Fern Cottage is a superb choice for those who enjoy the great outdoors with fantastic opportunities for walking and cycling on the doorstep. Nestling amongst the beauty of the Exmoor National Park the cottage is one of five holiday retreats sitting on the Devon/Somerset borders with an abundance of attractions within easy reach as well as country pubs. Simonsbath is just three miles away.