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Changeover day:
Fri
Access:
Car essential
Notes:
Sorry - no pets allowed Suitable for children Not suitable for elderly or infirm No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
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 (brand new 2006) 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.
Stable Loft rural holiday apartment Cheddar
Open Plan Living room/kitchen
Dining Area
Double bedroom
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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.
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
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.
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Bristol International - cheap flights from Europe.: 14 km
Railway:
Weston super Mare: 13 km
Activities near Cheddar
Sports: Tennis in town Horse Riding Golf within 30 mins drive Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Cycling holidays
Sofabeds (1), Single beds (2), Double beds (1), Cots (1), Dining seating for 4, Lounge seating for 6, Sleeps maximum of 6
Other:
Linen and towels provided.
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace
Access:
Secure parking
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.
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. Prices shown are for a maximum of 4 persons. An additional payment of £25 per person per week each is payable for a 5th or 6th person. Not suitable for those with walking difficulties due to staircase.
Conditions
A £100 breakages deposit will be required - this will be refunded within 10 days of departure.
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: British £
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18 Jul 08
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525£ 525
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29 Aug 08
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360£ 360
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17 Oct 08
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375£ 375
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295£ 295
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450£ 450
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265£ 265
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365£ 365
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300£ 300
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430£ 430
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365£ 365
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430£ 430
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395£ 395
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner'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 except American Express, 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. A free 'taster' HORSE RIDE for November & December full week bookings
Guestbook
"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.
Availability notes
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Contact details for home 14289
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Name:
Jane Fever
Tel:
+44 (0)1934 843522
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Advertiser joined: 8 Aug 2006 This property added: 8 Aug 2006
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