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Cottage |2 bedrooms |Sleeps 4

Beckington in Bath

From £499 per week |  From £85 per night

3 nights minimum stay

Changeover Saturday

4.5 out of 5

4 reviews | Write a review

Key info  Car advised, private garden, no pets allowed

About the home

PLEASE NOTE: we sometimes offer short breaks, as detailed in the rate chart. However, our minumum charge is 3 nights - we do not off 2 night breaks .

Well Cottage offers a wonderfully stylish self catering holiday at any time of the year and is situated in the rural village of Beckington, near Bath (12 miles), Longleat (5 miles) and a great base for Stonehenge, Avebury and the Cotswolds. Walking and cycling in the Somerset and Wiltshire countryside.

Crisp white bed linen and White Company toiletires - loan of all freshly laundered towels and bedlinens included in the rental cost.

With king four poster bed with sumptuous mattress, you are assured of a good night's sleep. Our aim is to provide the kind of top quality character holiday cottage you want to return to.

Vacation rental near Bath - Charakter ferienhaus in der nahe Bath - karakter vakantiehaus in de buurt van Bath

Facilities

Further details indoors:
2 BEDROOMS, SITTING ROOM, KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM AND UPSTAIRS BATHROOM, COURTYARD GARDEN WITH BBQ IN SUMMER MONTHS. Free Wi-fi for your laptop.

Well Cottage is a special place to escape to. Situated in the rural Somerset village of Beckington and providing superb holiday accommodation for up to 4 guests. Top quality beds - king four poster and two full size single beds. Travel cot and highchair can be provided. There are games and DVDs for the children.

DOWNSTAIRS:

SITTING ROOM: sofa, 2 armchairs, sofa, digital freeview TV and DVD, DVD library, inglenook with woodburner
KITCHEN/DINING ROOM: Table & chairs, settle, oven and hob, integrated fridge, freezer, washing machine and dishwasher

UPSTAIRS:

BEDROOM 1: King four poster bed with top quality mattress, dressing table, wardrobe, chair
BEDROOM 2: Two single wrought iron beds, bedside table, chest of drawers, chair
BATHROOM: Limestone with bath with shower over, toilet, wash basin

OUTSIDE: Delightful courtyard garden with BBQ (summer months). Pretty flowers, pots and climbing clematis reflect the owner's love of the garden. Table, chairs and parasol (summer).

Cot and highchair provided (no charge)

Decorated with a blend of antique furniture and designer fabrics to create a restful and relaxing place to spend time.

Further details outdoors:
Parking outside the cottage - plenty of parking and no restrictions.

Enclosed, private courtyard with potted plants and garden table with chairs plus parasol, a place to relax and unwind with a glass of wine. BBQ provided (summer months only). Safe for children - they cannot escape!

You can store cycles in the courtyard garden.

Further details

WEEKLY LETS: SATURDAY TO SATURDAY . Regrettably, we do not allow pets.

Short breaks available in low season but please note the rental rate will be more per night than the pro-rata weekly rate.

We cannot accommodate parties larger than 4 people (plus baby) as this is the maximum the cottage will sleep. It is not our policy to have sofa beds and put up beds - we want all our guests to sleep in total, sublime comfort!

Conditions

A non refundable deposit or £100 is required to secure a booking and the balance of the rental amount is due at least 4 weeks prior to your arrival, when directions will be sent. Please note that if you enquire and do not then make a firm booking, your dates may be booked to someone else - to be fair to everyone we only operate on a confirmed booking basis.

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Beams and woodburner - perfect holiday cottage near Bath

 

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Imagine waking each morning in the stunning king size king four poster bed with sublime mattress.

 

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Twin beds ideal for children or a couple......

 

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Located in the sought after village of Beckington 12 miles from Bath, 5 miles from Longleat

The West Country / Somerset region

This part of Somerset has a vast array of interesting places to visit. Well Cottage is just 5 miles from Longleat and Centre Parcs, you will have plenty to fill your time. Centre Parcs now offers day passes, so you can enjoy the facilities and also Aqua Sana. The counties of Somerset and Wiltshire are rich in history and you will have plenty to explore.

Famous film locations nearby: Lacock (Harry Potter); Castle Combe (War Horse); Stourhead (Pride and Prejudice)

A short stroll to 24 hour supermarket, 2 great pubs (The Foresters and The Woolpack) and Mes Amis a locally renowned deli serving the most delicious food you have ever tasted!

From farmers' markets to the largest Sunday boot sale in the area, every taste is catered for. Cheddar cheese, Somerset brie and cider are the local favourites and the area is known for its superb pubs serving local Wiltshire ham and a variety of delicious food, wines and beers. The Woolpack is within walking distance and The Bell at Rode is one of our favourite pubs in the area.

Beckington is a truly beautiful village which is mentioned in the Doomsday Book. A stroll around the village looking at all the historic houses, cottages and even a castle will be a pleasure. "Mes Amis" is just along the road and serves superb coffee and delicious food. A visit to the loally renowned pub, The Woolpack, is an absolute must. In nearby Rode, our favourite Gastro pub is the The Bell at Rode- fab decor and ambiance as well as great food.

Frome is only 2 miles away and has quirky shops, M&S foodstore (perfect for buying a picnic for Longleat) and also a theatre and cinema. Frome Festival is held every year at the beginning of July.
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Local towns and villages include Lacock, Castle Combe and the saxon town of Bradford on Avon with its Tithe Barn and interesting antiques shops. Slightly further afield Wells, Shepton Mallet with Mulberry factory shop and Royal Bath and West showground. Castle Cary and Bruton are worth a day trip. Street Outlet Village provides bargains galore from Hobbs, Crabtree and Evelyn, Jaeger, M&S, Thorntons and Cadbury.

Brokerswood Country Park is just a few miles away which is a great day out for all the family.

EVENTS:

Mells Daffodil Festival - Easter Monday

Frome Town Walk - first Sunday of the month May to September

Beckington Village Day - early June

Frome Festival - First Friday in July for 10 days

Bath & West Showground - events year round from antiques to The Royal Bath and West Show in June

Frome Cheese and Agricultural Show - second Saturday in September

Shepton Giant Flea and Collectors Market - held 7 times a year www.sheptonflea.com

The Bath / Beckington area

Well Cottage is in the perfect location to enjoy a highly sought after rural village holiday and yet be close to Longleat, Stourhead, Centre Parcs (day visitor passes available) and Bath. The Cotswolds is a popular area to explore with gorgeous villages and National Trust properties.

Horse riding and pony trekking at White Horse Trekking 6 miles away - you can have lessons, "own a pony for a day" or go trekking www.whitehorsetrekking.co.uk great for adults and children alike!

There are two farm shops nearby with good play facilities for children and Brokers Wood, Bowood and Longleat make a good day out. Beckington has a playground and fields.

Car boot sales, giant collectible and flea markets, farm shops, farmers markets, cattle markets, cider, cheese making and some of the best pubs and restaurants make this area one of the most diverse at any time of year.

If water therapy is top of your agenda, Bath Thermae Spa is an experience second to one and Aqua Sana at Centre Parcs (you can buy a day visitor pass) will relax and replenish you.

The Fashion Museum, 1 Royal Crescent and The Roman Baths are all top visitor attractions. Why not do the City Bus Tour which gives you a full history of Bath and you can do a Skyline Tour which enables the most marvellous bird's eye view of the City.

How to get there

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Easy Jet to Bristol International airport.

By road from Bath, leave on the main A36 towards Warminster and continue approx 10 miles until you reach the Beckington roundabout (petrol station and little chef on right) Turn right signed for Beckington and Well Cottage is situated in the centre of the village on the right hand side, just prior to Mill Lane.

Activities near Bath

Reviews

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24 Nov 2011

“Our stay at Well Cottage, Beckington” From the moment we arrived we just knew we were going to have a wonderful holiday. The cottage was everything we could have wished for, and Jan had provided us with everything we needed, plus those little extras we were not expecting! Loved the 'walled garden' and surprisingly (after all, it was October) we had lovely sunny weather and no rain! So breakfast outside was the order of the day. Not far to walk to the garage/shop for papers and supplies (or took the car), and that was open 24 hours! What struck us too was how quiet and peaceful Beckington was. An ideal village, with a bypass to take all that heavy traffic away, yet only a short drive from several major towns. There was a lovely delicatessen/tea rooms a few yards away in the village, and a couple of pubs too. We like 'chef cooked food', and we found an abundance of restaurants both in Frome and Bradford-on-Avon, and numerous 'gourmet pubs' in the surrounding villages. There was plenty to do. A couple of Country Parks close by, with walks round lakes and in woods; and the canal not far away either. We even managed a boat trip on the canal. Very relaxing! And even managed a show at the Theatre in Frome. And then there was Bath with all its attractions right on our doorstep. So, lovely cottage, lovely countryside, and a quiet relaxing holiday! Response: Your review is much appreciated, thank you so much for taking the time to write your comments about Well Cottage. It sounds as though you made the very most of the area and we look forward to welcoming you again in the very near future. Thank you for your booking. Best wishes, Jan

08 Nov 2011

“Lovely little hide-away” the pictures represent the cottage very well, everything is as described and the service from Jan was excellent. Thoroughly enjoyable. Response: Thank you very much for your review which is so helpful to our prospective guests who are considering a stay at Well Cottage. I hope we can welcome you again soon! Best wishes, Jan

01 Nov 2011

“Could not do better than staying here.” A wonderful, welcoming cottage with lots of atmosphere. Very clean, immaculately presented and well furnished; our daughter keeps talking about the wonderful bed! Very short walking distance to the Woolpack Inn which has excellent food and drink and turned out to be one of the highlights of our UK visit. Beckington is also a lovely village - check out the church and listen for the bell ringing on Thursday evenings. The road outside the cottage is pretty quiet despite being the road to Bath and we had good sleep every night. Definitely not suitable for anybody who cannot walk up steep stairs though. Response: Thank you so much for such a lovely review of Well Cottage. You are quite right, the road is quiet but is no longer the main road to Bath, having been by-passed some 20 years ago, which has ensured the village retains a calm atmosphere. The stairs do have fairly steep risers and for that reason we do not recommend for the elderly but they are straight, which is unusual for a cottage! It does help our potential guests to know this and thank you again for taking the time to leave a review, it is very much appreciated and we hope you will become one of our regular guests. Best wishes, Jan

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27 May 2011

“Well, Well, Well Cottage - no complaints from us!” My husband and I spent a week at Well Cottage and couldn't have been more delighted. The Cottage was exactly as promised, furnished to a high degree, tasteful and comfortable with lots of little... more

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"We loved our stay at Well Cottage and we were able to wander to the two local pubs and Mes Amis - what a find! All the lovely objects and beautiful furnishing added to the fact it was all so spotlessly clean made our visit perfect. Bath was lovely and we were able to take the but from the village. We now want to go back again at the earliest opportunity" MB

Our children loved the day they spent pony trekking nearby and it gave us a day off to relax and see the area! A really superb break and just what we all needed, thank you!


"Absolutely the best cottage we have ever stayed in - the attention to detail and lovely objects made Well Cottage a wonderful place to return to after our days out. Thank you, thank you, thank you!" JC

"We loved Well Cottage, thank you so much for all the thoughtful extras. We found it very easy to get to Longleat plus Brokers Wood being close by was a great find. The cottage is stunning - well done." SC

....."the location is good for Bath and surrounding areas the cottage is charmingly furnished and the two bedrooms are very nice. Plus for the welcome pack. The village is beauitful with at least two good pubs and very pleasant "Mes Amis" deli at 50 metres with wonderful breakfast and lunch. We would like to come back another time." H.O. NORWAY

....the welcome pack and little thoughtful touches made our stay perfect. Well Cottage is now in our top 10 places to stay JUNE 2010

Rental prices

Prices for group size 4
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
4 nt break FEB 1/2 term	13 Feb 12	18 Feb 12	499£ 499	8585	0-	4 Nights
February 2012	18 Feb 12	1 Mar 12	499£ 499	8585	110110	3 Nights
March 2012	1 Mar 12	31 Mar 12	499£ 499	0-	0-	1 Week
EASTER 2012	31 Mar 12	14 Apr 12	675£ 675	0-	0-	1 Week
April 2012	14 Apr 12	28 Apr 12	499£ 499	0-	0-	1 Week
May 2012	28 Apr 12	2 Jun 12	550£ 550	0-	0-	1 Week
June 2012	2 Jun 12	7 Jul 12	675£ 675	0-	0-	1 Week
July 2012	7 Jul 12	28 Jul 12	699£ 699	0-	0-	1 Week
August 2012	28 Jul 12	1 Sep 12	750£ 750	0-	0-	1 Week
September 2012	1 Sep 12	29 Sep 12	550£ 550	0-	0-	1 Week
October 2012	29 Sep 12	27 Oct 12	550£ 550	0-	0-	1 Week
October half term 2012	27 Oct 12	3 Nov 12	599£ 599	0-	0-	1 Week
November 2012	3 Nov 12	1 Dec 12	499£ 499	0-	0-	1 Week
December 2012	1 Dec 12	22 Dec 12	499£ 499	0-	0-	1 Week
Christmas 2012	22 Dec 12	29 Dec 12	699£ 699	0-	0-	1 Week
New Year 2012/13	29 Dec 12	5 Jan 13	699£ 699	0-	0-	1 Week

The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.

Weekly lettings (7 nights).

SHORT BREAKS: only available as per the rental chart and strictly minimum 3 nights charge - we do not charge less than 3 nights. For those guests requiring only 2 nights, we recommend the numerous hotels and B&Bs in the area.

The cottage is available from 4.00pm on your day of arrival and until 10.30am on your day of departure.

£100 deposit (you can pay by cheque or bank transfer or by credit card via Paypal). Balance due at least 28 days prior to arrival when directions will be sent to you. For bookings made within 28 days of arrival, the full amount will be due.

Availability

See below for next 9 months' availability - to see the next 24 months click here

Availability notes:

Available all year, including Christmas and New Year.

Contact the owner

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5 years listed You are contacting Managed By Hd Rentals Ltd - Jan Bird Landline +44 01380 871393 Mobile n/a Payment accepted Credit cards accepted PayPal accepted Languages spoken The owner is based in the United Kingdom and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2007. This cottage has received 4 reviews from previous guests.

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