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Apartment |2 bedrooms |Sleeps 6

Shipham in Cheddar

From £275 per week

Short stays welcome

Changeover Friday

4.5 out of 5

2 reviews | Write a review

Key info  Balcony/terrace, car essential, no pets allowed

About the home

Stable Loft is a newly converted spacious 1st floor apartment above a working stable. It has panoramic views across fields to the Mendips from the sitting room and kitchen, and far reaching views from bedrooms and bathrooms over the Winscombe vale to Weston super Mare. It is uniquely situated in 10 acres of pasture and horse riding (lessons and hacking) is available on site. We cater for all ages and abilities from the small child beginner to the experienced adult.

Ideal for all country pursuits, especially walking, fishing, mountain biking, caving, or touring the area . A huge range of attractions are available locally including Cheddar, Weston super Mare, Bath, Bristol, Longleat, Wookey Hole, glastonbury & Wells just to name a few. A great place for a family holiday.

The luxury accommodation is finished to a high standard and decorated in a bright modern style, with open plan living, dining, superbly fitted kitchen complete with built in cooker and ceramic hob, and breakfast bar with 2 stools. The glass dining table seats 4 and there is a double sofa bed for extra visitors. A travel cot is available if required. Both bedrooms are EN-SUITE, with the twin room having a large, wet room shower and the double room having a luxury fitted bathroom.

The utility room contains the central heating boiler and is fitted with a washing machine and indoor line and is ideal for drying wet clothes or coats.

Facilities

Further details indoors:
There is a bright , spacious, sunny interior ,very well fitted kitchen and large, modern luxurious bathrooms. The living area has windows on three sides and the light streams in whatever time of day it is. Lovely views form all windows.

Further details outdoors:
Superb countryside views, with 10 acres of fields surrounding - suitable for walking or playing in. Abundance of wildlife inc. rabbits, deer, foxes. There are picnic tables available in the stable yard , for sitting and watching the horses being exercised. Ideal for families with pony mad children, or couples who like a quiet country break. We can e mail you our riding price list if required. We offer hacking on the Mendip hills or riding instruction on our all weather arena for all ages and abilities. During school holidays we have a varied programme of exciting riding activities for children please e mail or ring for details.

Further details

Friday changeover day. Sorry no smoking or pets. Not suitable for those with walking difficulties due to staircase.

Conditions

25% deposit on booking please. We can accept most debit/credit cards on the phone. We reserve the right to charge a 2.5% charge for credit cards, no charge for debit cards. A £100 breakages deposit will be required - this will be refunded within 10 days of departure.

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Stable Loft rural holiday apartment Cheddar

 

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Open Plan Living room/kitchen

 

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Dining Area

 

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Twin bedroom

The West Country / Somerset region

Somerset is ideally located for a relaxing countryside, seaside or touring holiday. It is easily reached by air (Bristol Airport 15km) and road (A38, M5) – London being only about 2½ hours drive away. Because of it’s good road network it is an ideal base for touring the west or south of England – the surrounding counties of Devon, Dorset, Gloucestershire and Wiltshire all have a wealth of beautiful countryside and tourist attractions.

Somerset boasts a wide variety of countryside from the rugged hills and forests of the Mendips, Quantocks and Blackdown , ideal for walking, mountain biking and riding; to the flat moorlands and waterways of the Somerset levels, which are perfect for fishing, bird watching and cycling.

Somerset cities include the smallest City in England, Wells, with it’s magnificent cathedral, the bustling city of Bristol with it’s excellent shopping centres and famous suspension bridge and SS Great Britain, to the Regency City of Bath with it’s beautiful stone buildings and Roman baths. Other nearby attractions include Longleat Safari Park, Glastonbury Tor and Abbey, Blagdon and Chew Valley lakes (sailing, fishing, walking), Street shopping village (35 min drive) and Weston super Mare for shopping and seaside.

The Cheddar / Shipham area

Shipham is in a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and is perfect for walking being located on the West Mendip Way and linked by miles of footpaths - some through tranquil meadows and forest paths and others rugged and wild taking you to the highest point of the Mendips at Beacon Batch. The area is popular with walkers, riders, mountain bikers and cavers.

Within 5 minutes walk of Stable Loft is Shipham village with it's Pub, local hotel and restaurant, and butchers, where you can also buy newspapers , provisions and homemade pies and cakes. The excellent new village hall hosts many social and sports events and is home to the Post Office on two days a week. In the village square is Lennies a tiny (2 tables ) cafe where you can sit and have afternoon tea on the village green, or a short walk up Cuck Hill brings you to Lillypool Cafe and Cheese and Cider Farm where you can sample the local produce. For a larger selection of shops including banks, supermarkets and gift shops, try Winscombe or Cheddar , the home of Cheddar cheese (both about 5 mins drive).

Horse riding is available from our own stables - either instructional lessons or hacking through Rowberrow Forest and onto the Mendips. Other outdoor pursuits including dry slope skiing are available at High Action (5 mins drive), and there are numerous golf courses within easy reach. If you enjoy fishing there is coarse, fly and sea fishing available . A trip to Cheddar Gorge to see the world famous caves and perhaps try your hand at potholing, is well worth the visit, whilst Wookey Hole has breathtaking caves with it’s very own witch, dinosaur valley and a Victorian paper mill among other attractions.

How to get there

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Shipham is a small village only about 3 miles from Cheddar and 1/2 mile from the A38. It is easily accessible from the M5 either junctons 20, 21 or 22 and is situated 14 miles South of Bristol. Bristol International Airport is only 8 miles away . Shipham is an ideal location for touring the area being about 10 miles from the seaside resort of Weston super Mare, and set in a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Activities near Cheddar

Reviews

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10 Jan 2012

“Best Kept Secret for a fab weekend away for Country Lovers!” I must start off by saying I'm slightly loathe to write this review as it will probably mean more people wanting to visit the Stable Loft at Shipham, but I don't think it's completely... more

07 Nov 2011

“relaxing” Wonderful countryside views from all windows ,including the luxurious bathrooms ! Enjoyed watching the horses training under our lounge windows . Easy access to the A38 but in a very quiet position . Excellent drying facilities ,2 rooms,brilliant for English weather! Friendly welcome .Any Horse loving children would adore this .

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"What a fabulous place to spend a holiday. We've all had a really lovely time and hope to come back and see you again soon." - Sophie, Jakki & Becca , Southampton

"We have been very lucky to stay here for two weeks. It has been superb! This house is modern, warm, bright & sunny. The facilities are excellent." - The Bailey family, New Zealand.

"Our second visit and I've already booked the next one! A great place to escape the hustle and bustle of life. the apartments exactly what it looks like on the website - clean, light and in great proportion. The horse riding is spectacular." Debbie, Middlesex.

"We are at the end of a fantastic week here at Shipham. The accommodation has been outstanding and has exceeded our expectations. It has been an excellent location to explore Somerset. We will certainly be recommending this apartment to our friends." The Hendersons, Cambridge.

" Very comfortable & extremely well equipped accommodation in a beautiful situation and outlook. ... a relaxing and enjoyable stay". The Crossens, Woking.

"Tha accommodation is fabulous, in a relaxing and peaceful settting. Our only wish is that we could stay for another week! - will definitely be back soon!" - the Doyle family, Co.Kerry, Ireland.

Rental prices

Prices for group size 4
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Half Term	18 Oct 11	2 Nov 11	410£ 410	0-	0-	1 Week
	2 Nov 11	19 Dec 11	295£ 295	0-	0-	1 Week
	19 Dec 11	5 Jan 12	400£ 400	0-	0-	1 Week
	5 Jan 12	11 Feb 12	275£ 275	0-	0-	1 Week
half term	11 Feb 12	20 Feb 12	375£ 375	0-	0-	1 Week
	20 Feb 12	30 Mar 12	315£ 315	0-	0-	1 Week
Easter	30 Mar 12	16 Apr 12	445£ 445	0-	0-	1 Week
	16 Apr 12	1 Jun 12	375£ 375	0-	0-	1 Week
	1 Jun 12	11 Jun 12	445£ 445	0-	0-	1 Week
	11 Jun 12	20 Jul 12	425£ 425	0-	0-	1 Week
Summer Holsa	20 Jul 12	1 Sep 12	570£ 570	0-	0-	1 Week
	1 Sep 12	13 Oct 12	375£ 375	0-	0-	1 Week

Prices for group size 6
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
half term	18 Oct 11	2 Nov 11	480£ 480	0-	0-	1 Week
	2 Nov 11	19 Dec 11	345£ 345	0-	0-	1 Week
	19 Dec 11	5 Jan 12	450£ 450	0-	0-	1 Week
	5 Jan 12	11 Feb 12	310£ 310	0-	0-	1 Week
half term	11 Feb 12	20 Feb 12	410£ 410	0-	0-	1 Week
	20 Feb 12	30 Mar 12	355£ 355	0-	0-	1 Week
Easter	30 Mar 12	16 Apr 12	495£ 495	0-	0-	1 Week
	16 Apr 12	1 Jun 12	355£ 355	0-	0-	1 Week
half term	1 Jun 12	11 Jun 12	490£ 490	0-	0-	1 Week
	11 Jun 12	20 Jul 12	495£ 495	0-	0-	1 Week
Summer Hols	20 Jul 12	1 Sep 12	625£ 625	0-	0-	1 Week
	1 Sep 12	13 Oct 12	415£ 415	0-	0-	1 Week

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

A non refundable deposit of 25% is payable on booking please, except on bookings within 8 weeks of holiday commencement when full amount is payable. We accept most credit/debit cards , or payment by cheque please. NB. A service charge of 2.75% will be levied on all credit card transactions (not applicable to debit or Maestro cards). A £100 refundable breakages deposit is payable with the final balance.

Long winter lets considered, please contact us for a price.

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5 years listed You are contacting Jane Fever Landline +44 01934 843522 Mobile n/a Payment accepted Credit cards accepted Languages spoken The owner is based in the United Kingdom and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2006. This apartment has received 2 reviews from previous guests.

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