Self Catering Holiday Cottages in Taunton

Gather your family and friends for a relaxed holiday at Hurstone House. This big holiday cottage is in Waterrow in Somerset, half an hour from the coast and close to Taunton and popular attractions like Sheppy's Cider Farm, Dunster Castle and Knightshays. The house, which is only half a mile from the river and village restaurant/pub, is dog friendly and accommodates 14 people in 7 bedrooms and has the potential to sleep two more in a separate annexe. Spacious and welcoming, guests have lots of space inside and out and enjoy amenities such as a games room with a pool table and an outdoor hot tub. Family celebrations, relaxed weekends with friends, retreats to clear your mind, soothe your soul and lift your spirits are what Hurstone is all about. 

Finding somewhere that sleeps 12 people with a flexible layout, is close to beaches but also near countryside walks and good mountain bike routes, offers the luxury adults crave (including a hot tub and swimming pool for guests exclusive use!) with the space kids need, and which is suitable for family and friends is a walk in the park once you have discovered Lavender Barn. The 200-year old holiday home ticks all of the boxes, offering 5-Star Gold accommodation close to Exmoor National Park, The Quantock Hills AONB and beautiful beaches. There is a friendly pub within walking distance and plenty more places to eat, drink, shop and explore in the surrounding towns and villages. Tourist board rating: 5 Star Gold

The owners of The Treehouse prove that it's possible to combine adventure and luxury. Fall asleep gazing at the Somerset skies, listening to the gentle rustle of leaves on the cedar shingle roof in this 5-star self-catering property, which sleeps four people in two bedrooms. The custom octagonal building is close to Exmoor National Park and the Quantock Hills AONB, within walking distance of Halse village and the New Inn pub, and only a short drive from beautiful Somerset and North Devon beaches. Tourist board rating: 5 Star

The Apple Tree House is a luxurious escape from the stress and bustle of daily life. The elevated three-bedroom holiday home sits close to the boughs of two mature lime trees, giving fantastic views in an incredibly peaceful location. A flexible layout sleeps six people and is ideal for families or friends such as those on a hen weekend or celebratory break, with guests benefiting from a location within easy reach of beautiful beaches, Exmoor National Park, Quantock Hills and Taunton. Tourist board rating: 5 Star Gold

Newton Farm is a large holiday cottage near Bicknoller on the edge of Exmoor National Park, sleeping twelve adults and two children in six bedrooms. This welcoming Somerset holiday rental has plenty of room for families and friends to spend time together, with two log burners, generous living areas and views across open farmland. A ground-floor bedroom with zip-link beds sits opposite a shower room, useful for guests who prefer to avoid stairs. The West Somerset Steam Railway runs just beyond the fields, and steam trains are often seen drifting through the landscape. With the coast around ten minutes away and Exmoor nearby, Newton Farm works well for group holidays exploring Somerset.

Smokeham Farm is a stunning example of large group accommodation done right. 9 en-suite bedrooms accommodating 18-20 people, large dining and socialising spaces, stunning views, and a 10 seater hot tub to round things off.

Look no further for stunning views, chocolate box curb appeal, and one of the cosiest and comfortable properties you will find. Sleeping 16 in 7 bedrooms, complete with hot tub and games room, Rock Farm is the perfect countryside getaway.

Somerset Manor 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 the 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.

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 15/16 bedrooms, featuring multiple reception rooms, a cinema/party room 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. 

This country bolthole is ideal for couples looking for an easy escape. The luxurious period holiday cottage has loads of charm together with lots of extras like an outdoor hot tub which have earned it a 5-Star Gold rating from Visit Britain. Two comfortable double bedrooms make it perfect for one or two couples, and there is also space for an extra bed to sleep a child or baby. Exmoor National Park, beautiful beaches and the Quantock Hills are all within easy reach. Tourist board rating: 5 Star Gold

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.

Penbridge Court is a beautifully restored, converted threshing barn with farm cottages grouped around a spacious courtyard and grounds. It is nestled on the edge of the Quantock Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.  The perfect place to spend time with family and friends, the Penbridge Estate combines homely luxury with stress-free living. Dine in style, relax in the hot tub or snuggle up with a glass of your favourite bubbly. Ideal for celebration meals with friends and family, the dining room seats up to 24 guests banquet style.  

700 Westport is a Grade II listed holiday cottage in the Somerset Levels, sleeping four to six guests. Recently renovated to a high standard, the two-bedroom holiday home features a king room and a twin room plus a study with a sofa bed for extra guests, making it an excellent choice for families and friends. Far-reaching views sweep across the Levels from this peaceful location where the canal forms part of the garden. The Lamb and Lion pub sits two miles away in Hambridge, with Langport five miles distant for shopping. This self-catering accommodation puts you deep in Somerset's uniquely beautiful wetlands between Taunton and Yeovil.

This 17th Century, Grade II listed Somerset Long House has carefully been brought into the 21st Century without losing an iota of its charm. The owners of Cherry Tree Farm have created a luxurious country holiday retreat with plenty of space indoors and out, and room for ten people to sleep in five well-appointed bedrooms. Exmoor National Park, the Quantock Hills AONB and the beautiful beaches of Somerset and North Devon are all within easy reach, and there is a friendly pub only a five-minute walk away. Tourist board rating: 5 Star Gold

"Sunnyside" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 3 guests in Somerset. Taunton is a town that has stone and Tudor architecture, with a history stretching back over 100 years. It offers amenities with the Orchard Shopping Centre and a selection of eateries. Taunton has a choice of museums and parks. The Quantock...

"Garden Cottage" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Devon. Honiton is a delightful market town in East Devon, with plenty to offer visitors. It lies in the valley of the River Otter and is surrounded by rolling Devon hills, green wooded valleys and plenty of scattered farming villages. Honiton has an...

"Hedgehog Lodge" is a 1 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 2 guests in Somerset. A one-off design like no other, ideal for a romantic getaway or a break from the daily routine. With a super king size bed in an open plan bedroom, roll top bath and en-suite with twin, ‘his n hers’, sinks this lodge offers the ultimate...

"Foxglove" is a 2 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 4 guests in Somerset. The thriving, bustling community of Verwood can be found in rural East Dorset, close to the borders of Hampshire and Wiltshire, only 5 miles from Ringwood, home to the lovely Moors Valley Country Park including the Go Ape high-wire adventure....

"Little Leywood" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Devon. Tucked away in a peaceful valley within the Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, sits Little Leywood, a charming dog friendly cottage within easy reach of the famous Jurassic Coastline. This cosy cottage comes complete...

"Kingfisher - Kittisford Barton, Wellington" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 6 guests in Somerset. Each of our tents accommodates up to six and has three bedrooms that each sleeps two people. There is one king size room, one twin room and one bunk bed room per tent. If necessary you could also fit a travel cot in any of the bedrooms (these...

"Nuthatch - Kittisford Barton, Wellington" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 6 guests in Somerset. Each of our tents accommodates up to six and has three bedrooms that each sleeps two people. There is one king size room, one twin room and one bunk bed room per tent. If necessary you could also fit a travel cot in any of the bedrooms (these...

"Morgan House" is a 4 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 7 guests in Somerset. Middlezoy is a charming village between Weston and Yeovil. The village offers walks along the winding River Parrett, tours of the Westonzoyland Pumping Station Museum, and explorations of Greylake and Millenium Wood. The George Inn serves...

"Broadlands Bungalow" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 6 guests in Somerset. Combe St Nicholas is a charming village in Somerset, on the edge of the Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, resting between Buckland St Mary and Chard. The village boasts two convenience stores, stocking all of the essentials,...

"Beech" is a 1 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 6 guests in Devon. Dalwood is a small rural village resting in East Devon, among the idyllic Blackdown Hills aonb. Its facilities include a traditional pub serving food as well as a general store. Close by are some of Devon's most popular attractions. The market...

"Stepen View" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Somerset. A countryside retreat, with an aircraft museum and classic car museum within half an hour’s drive, and the coast just 12 miles away.. 3 steps to entrance. All on the Ground Floor: Open plan living...

"Midelney Music Room" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Somerset. Unique and period property with wonderful enclosed plantsman-designed courtyard garden, set in the idyllic private surroundings of Midelney Manor. A perfect hideaway in which to relax and refresh.. Ground Floor: Open...

"Treecreeper - Kittisford Barton, Wellington" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 6 guests in Somerset. Each of our tents accommodates up to six and has three bedrooms that each sleeps two people. There is one king size room, one twin room and one bunk bed room per tent. If necessary you could also fit a travel cot in any of the bedrooms (these...

"Elite holiday home 1" is a 1 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 2 guests in Devon. Tucked away in a peaceful Devon setting, this boutique and stylish lodge offers the perfect retreat for couples seeking a relaxing escape. Beautifully designed throughout, the lodge features a spacious master double bedroom complete with a...

"The Sail Loft" is a 1 bed holiday Apartment sleeping up to 2 guests in Somerset. Outstanding and beautifully presented first floor apartment. One king-size double. Bathroom with shower over bath. Stylish well-equipped kitchen with open-plan living area with 50" Smart TV and French doors leading onto balcony with glorious...

"Appley Cottage Plus" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Somerset. Modern, light and airy romantic cottage perfect for couples, nestled at the base of the wooded valley, with one double. Shower. Gated courtyard. Outdoor hot tub.. Exmoor Gate Lodges is part of our Wanderwood Lodge Holiday Collection, nestled on...

"Woodpecker - Kittisford Barton, Wellington" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 6 guests in Somerset. Each of our tents accommodates up to six and has three bedrooms that each sleeps two people. There is one king size room, one twin room and one bunk bed room per tent. If necessary you could also fit a travel cot in any of the bedrooms (these...

"Oak" is a 1 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 6 guests in Devon. Dalwood is a small rural village resting in East Devon, among the idyllic Blackdown Hills aonb. Its facilities include a traditional pub serving food as well as a general store. Close by are some of Devon's most popular attractions. The market...

"Denhill Cottage" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Somerset. Known affectionately as Wivey, this historic market town is set in wonderful surroundings on the edge of Exmoor, in the Brendon Hills. This is a perfect centre from which to set out on outdoor pursuits; from fishing for trout on the peaceful...

"The Old Dairy" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 5 guests in Devon. Honiton is a delightful market town in East Devon, with plenty to offer visitors. It lies in the valley of the River Otter and is surrounded by rolling Devon hills, green wooded valleys and plenty of scattered farming villages. Honiton has an...

"Stepen Cottage" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Somerset. This hamstone cottage is well placed for visiting attractions in both Devon and Somerset, and is within easy driving distance of the Jurassic Coast.. 1 step to entrance. Ground Floor: Open plan living...

"Apple Loft, Dillington Estate , Ilminster" is a 6 bed holiday Apartment sleeping up to 13 guests in Somerset. Living RoomLocated on the upper floor this lovely room forms part of the open plan living space and is beautifully furnished with three large sofas, a Smart 55” internet-connected flat screen TV and a Bluetooth soundbarKitchen...

"Castle House" is a 4 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 7 guests in Somerset. Taunton offers wonderful amenities with the Orchard Shopping Centre and plenty of other places to shop and eat. As well as this, Taunton boasts a choice of museums and parks, one of which has held the Taunton Flower Show for over 150 years. For...

"Orchard Leigh" is a 4 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 8 guests in Somerset. Resting between Bridgwater and Taunton in Somerset, on the lower slopes of the Quantocks and the River Parrett is the town of North Petherton. This bustling Somerset town was once an important settlement as far back as Saxon times and has a...