Delford Cottage
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About the home
The beautiful village of Mere is set in the stunning Blackmore Vale. Excellent train links to London and the West Country and so close to Bath (20 miles)Stonehenge (15 miles) Longleat Safari Park (10 miles), Stourhead National Trust House(2 miles) and only 30 miles from the World Heritage Site Jurassic coast. The village is also within easy reach of Devon and Cornwall – perfect for day trips and only two hours from the centre of London.
There are four pubs all within easy walking distance from the cottage and all serving a selection of locally sourced produce. There is a Chinese and Indian restaurant and an excellent Fish and Chip shop. The village has a café, supermarket, chemist, and two playgounds...all are within 5 minutes walk of the cottage.
We are available before and throughout your stay. Your holiday experience is our responsibility. Any queries at all, we are here to help you – either at the end of the phone, or by Email.
| Size: | Sleeps up to 10, 4 bedrooms |
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| Nearest beach: | Bournemouth, 50km |
| Will consider: | Corporate lets Hen and stag parties House swaps Long lets Short breaks |
| Access: | Car advised Nearest amenities: 500m |
| Family friendly? | Suitable for children of all ages Suitable for people with restricted mobility |
| Notes: | May take pets - please enquire No smoking at this property |
Facilities
| Luxuries: | Log fire, Internet access, DVD player |
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| General: | Central heating, TV, CD player, Telephone, Games room, Safe, Satellite TV, Wi-fi available |
| Standard: | Kettle, Toaster, Iron, Hair dryer |
| Utilities: | Clothes dryer, Dishwasher, Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Washing machine |
| Rooms: | 4 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms of which 1 family bathroom and 1 en suite |
| Furniture: | Single beds (2), Double beds (3), Cots (2), Dining seating for 8, Lounge seating for 8 |
| Other: | Linen and towels provided Highchair available |
| Outdoors: | Balcony / Terrace, Private garden, BBQ, Climbing frame, Swing set |
| Access: | Parking space |
Further details indoors:
-Large fully equipped kitchen diner which has access to a beautiful oak conservatory, ideal for morning coffee with a newspaper, or just relaxing looking over the gardens.
-Separate dining room and extensive lounge, which has a large leather sofa, 2 fire places – one with working log burner. with 42” LCD television (with FreeSat) and DVD recorder.
-4 bedrooms, one with a luxury en suite bathroom, one with full size bunk beds, and three with double beds; and a family bathroom with shower.
-Games area, where guests can enjoy in a variety of games including chess, cards and jigsaws.
-Attic play room, ideal for children to escape to (and for you to escape from) which is equipped with a TV, bean bags, futon and a large assortment of children’s toys – always a very popular choice with children!
-Cinema, located in purpose built out-building across the garden, with projector and screen, and a choice of almost 500 DVDs and an extensive CD collection. The room has laptops set up for guests to use, where they can access the internet if they wish through wifi – which is available throughout the main house as well. Most importantly, this is a room where guests can enjoy time by themselves or with others whilst enjoying a little escapism.
Further details outdoors:
The house has 2 beautiful gardens which benefit from the sun throughout the day. The main garden has a decking area with a large table and chairs with parasol. It has a pergola with vines, and also a chiminea for when the English evenings are not the warmest. There is also a large barbecue - perfect for al fresco dining.
There is a lovely terrace located outside the cinema which is a perfect place to relax of an evening , and a small stream which runs behind the house, perfect for children to explore.
The smaller garden has seating areas for guests wishing to pursue a quieter moment in the evening sunshine.
Further details
On arrival there is a welcome pack which includes details of walks, local attractions including prices and opening times.
Why choose Delford Cottage?
We are available before and throughout your stay. Your holiday experience is our responsibility. Any queries at all, we are here to help you – either by phone or Email. It may be that you need more details about a local walk, or you are having problems working the oven or the food processor (and let’s face it we’ve all been there) .We are to here to help, and to ensure your holiday is perfect.
Conditions
Refundable breakages deposit of £150 required to secure booking, to be refunded within two weeks of your departure (subject to satisfactory property inspection).
Outstanding amount (agreed rental fee) to be paid a minimum of 4 weeks before arrival. Full details of cottage and area to be sent once this has been settle.
The Central Southern England / Wiltshire region
Mere is located in the Blackmore Vale -the gentle rolling clay pastures of the Blackmore Vale, vividly depicted by Thomas Hardy, have traditionally been dairying country, hence the 'patchwork quilt' fields, hedgerows and tucked-away villages. This is quintessential rural England. The Vale is the fertile floodplain of the River Stour, which gives its name to many villages, some not even so close to the river: East Stour, Stour Row, Stour Provost and Milton on Stour among them, all of which are a few miles from Mere.
Mere is wonderfully situated close to some of the England's most popular attractions. Here are some of the highlights:
To the West: Stonehenge
http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/server/show/nav.876
Yes it looks exactly like the Stonehenge you have seen in pictures! But it is the real thing! Thousands and thousands of years old and no one really knows what its true purpose was or who built it. Exceedingly interesting audio guides and fine gift shop as well as outside tea shop serving yummy and comforting "rock cakes". There are many tours that include Stonehenge you will find in our Tours around Bath section.
25 minutes drive
Salisbury
http://www.salisburycathedral.org.uk/
http://www3.iath.virginia.edu/salisbury/docs/cathedral.html
Close to Stonehenge is the city of Salisbury, renowned for its amazing Medieval Cathedral, which is unique in Britain. Built entirely in the 13th century, between 1220 and 1256, its unity of vision is remarkable. Its beauty has inspired generations of artists, including Constable, to capture with paintbrush or camera, its famous spire, the tallest spire in England (at 404 feet), rising above the Salisbury meadows and the River Avon.
35 minutes drive
Stourhead House & Gardens:
http://www.gardenvisit.com/g/stour2.htm
Stourhead is acclaimed as one of Brittains most picturesque gardens. The garden was designed in 1741 and enhanced by new species of trees from America in the 1790s. It surrounds a peaceful lake in the middle of a 2,650 acre estate, and has many classical architectural features dotted about in strategic spots around the shores. It is a picture perfect example of landscape gardening and a fine day our in the gorgeous English countryside.
A mere 5 minutes drive
Longleat:
http://www.longleat.co.uk/
This amazing home of our own Marquis of Bath is about half way between Bath and Stonehenge and makes another full days outing. It is an amazing home - more like an Elizabethan Castle than a house, and it is set
Oh, and it also is home to a fantastic Wild Animal Park
10 minutes drive.
Jurassic Coast:
The Jurassic Coast is England's first Natural World Heritage Site.The Dorset and East Devon Coast World
It covers 95 miles of truly stunning coastline from East Devon to Dorset, with rocks recording 185 million years of the Earth's history.
World Heritage status was achieved because of the site's unique insight into the Earth Sciences as it clearly depicts a geological ‘walk through time' spanning the Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous periods. onsists of Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous cliffs, spanning the Mesozoic Era, documenting 180 million years of geological history.
The site shows excellent examples of landforms, including the natural arch at Durdle Door, the cove and limestone folding at Lulworth Cove and an island, the Isle of Portland. Due to the quality of the varied geology, the site is the subject of international field studies.
45 minutes drive
Bath:
Today, Bath is a small, but cosmopolitan and lovely city. In the time of King George, the city fathers built many innovative buildings in a style that has come to be known as the Georgian Style. Bath is the birthplace of this once modern architecture. Now, with its architectural integrity and the golden hue of its stone, it is one of the jewels of Britain's heritage.
Bath has a rich array of museums and galleries, from the famous Roman Baths to the museum of East Asian Art. Regular art displays are featured at the central Library in The Podium as well as the Holburne Museum of Art which houses a fine collection of 17th and 18th century art including the likes of Gainsborough.
Attractions, Museums and Galleries:
Roman Baths and Pump Room, Abbey Churchyard (01225) 477785
http://www.romanbaths.co.uk
If you had only one place to visit in Bath - It should definitely be The Roman Baths. This is an amazing historical artifact, the remains of life in Roman times - 2000 years old. Your entrance fee gives you a well interpreted tour with audio guides in several languages as well as special audio guides for children. The Roman Baths are truly astonishing, much larger and more fascinating than you could ever expect. In July and August, the Roman Baths are open at night, when you can enjoy an extra special experience, with the Ancient Baths lit by torchlight.
New Baths: Thermae Bath Spa, Hot Bath Street (01225) 428126
http://www.thermaebathspa.com
Finally, we have the Spa! This is the fabulous new building housing a state of the art spa using Bath's natural hot spring waters. All of us who have used the spa has been delighted with its facilities, which include spa treatments, steam rooms, restaurant and four bathing pools, the highlight of which is the roof top pool. Reasonably priced with no membership or joining fees (Wonderful!).
No.1 Royal Crescent, Royal Crescent (01225) 428126
http://www.bath-preservation-trust.org.uk
This fully furnished 18th century house makes an excellent starting point for a tour of this remarkable city. The Royal Crescent is a crescent shaped terrace of Georgian splendor that was the height of elegance in 1774. Most of the Georgian houses built in Bath were holiday lets for the wealthy visitors to Bath. When you visit this house you get to see what it would have been like to be one of those wealthy visitors - remember: this could have been your holiday home!
Assembly Rooms and Museum of Costume, Bennett Street (01225) 4777173
http://www.museumofcostume.co.uk
Built by John Wood in 1771, this magnificent building housed the new Ball Rooms and was the all purpose entertainment centre for the fashionable denizens of Bath. If you had been one of these fashionable people, this would have been where you would have spent your evenings, arranging your children's marriages, negotiating business deals, dancing and flirting - with a little gambling for good measure. The Assembly Rooms still serve as concert hall, meeting rooms, and even ball rooms to this day. They also are home to the Museum of Costume, which houses the history of fashion, from the sixteenth century to the present day. There is usually a fascinating special costume exhibit that is all part of your entrance fee to the Assembly Rooms.
The Hindon / Mere area
Mere:
Mere itself has many attactions including a huge hill, once the location of Mere castle., which was erected on Castle Hill, north of the church, by the Ist Earl of Cornwall in 1253. It had rectangular corner towers with a round tower on the sides. It was abandoned after 200 years use and by the 17th century it was in ruins, the stone having been removed for local building. Nothing now remains above ground, but the hill still commands excellent views of Mere and the Blackmore Vale.
http://www.merewilts.org/
This vibrant community has four inns, a bank, library, cafe, grocery store, chemist, Indian and Chinese restaurants, a Fish and Chip shop, a post office, trout farm, falconry, clay pigeon shooting, bowling, croquet, gliding, handgliding and many other local amenities, most of which are within easy walking distance from the cottage.
Mere is just 4 miles from Gillingham with excellent train links to London and the West Country, and 6 miles from Warminster, where there are train links to Bath and the south coast. The village is 30 minutes drive south of Bath, 20 minutes west of Stonehenge, 15 minutes from Longleat Safari Park and 45 minutes north of the Jurassic coast. The village is also within easy reach of Devon and Cornwall – perfect for day trips.
How to get there
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| Airport: | Bristol/Exeter/Bournemouth: 44 km |
| Railway: | Gillingham: 6 km |
| Ferry: | Southampton: 64 km |
From London:
Proceed along M3 until J8. Take the A303 towards Exeter. Proceed along A303 for approximately 50 minutes, until you see the first sign for Mere. When you reach Mere, take the sliproad. At the end of the road turn left. Travel towards the village until you see Yapps Wine merchant on your left. Turn right here into Upper Water Street. At the end of the road, turn right into North Road. Take the 3rd turning on you right which is Wellhead. On your right you will see a carpark. Delford Cottage is immediately in front of you. You will see a stone wall with a wooden gate. Enter the property here. There is a safe next to the wooden building (cinema) on your right. The keys for the property are in the safe. The number to the safe will be sent shortly.
From Wales:
Proceed over Severn Bridge along M4. Take Junction 17 for Bath. Proceed along A46. Come down hill, and take the slip road for Bath. At the roundabout take the first exit – towards Batheaston. After approximately half a mile, you will see a sign for Bathampton toll bridge. Turn down here – you will need 60p for the toll. Cross bridge, and travel through Bathampton, until see you see a turning to the left. Turn up the hill. At the end of the road, turn left onto the A36. Proceed along A36 for 10 miles. At the roundabout take the third exit towards Frome onto the A361. Keep on the A361 until you reach the roundabout with the junction for the B3092 towards Maiden Bradley. Turn down here. Stay on this road for 10 miles, until you reach the village of Mere. Proceed through the village until you reach the village square. At Lloyds Bank, take a sharp left (single file traffic). Take the second right into Denes Avenue. At the end of the road, turn left. Take the second road on the right which is Wellhead. Park in the car park on your right. Delford Cottage is immediately in front of you. You will see a stone wall with a wooden gate. Enter the property here. There is a safe next to the wooden building (cinema) on your right. The keys for the property are in the safe. The number to the safe will be sent shortly.
From the West Country:
Proceed along the A303 towards Andover until you see the first sign for Mere. When you reach Mere, take the sliproad. At the end of the road turn right. Travel towards the village. Proceed through the village until you reach the village square. At Lloyds Bank, take a sharp left (single file traffic). Take the second right into Denes Avenue. At the end of the road, turn left. Take the second road on the right which is Wellhead. Park in the car park on your right. Delford Cottage is immediately in front of you. You will see a stone wall with a wooden gate. Enter the property here. There is a safe next to the wooden building (cinema) on your right. The keys for the property are in the safe. The number to the safe will be sent shortly.
Activities near Hindon
Tennis in town
Watersports
Waterpark
Horse Riding
Golf within 30 mins drive
Fishing
Walking holidays
Rural / countryside retreats
City breaks
Cycling holidays
Reviews
 03 Feb 2013 |
Had the most amazing time !!We were a party of ten, celebrating my birthday, staying for 2 nights. This cottage is just great love it all. Very warm and cosy, good location with garden and cinema room with 500 films! Great size kitchen with lots of equipments, just all we needed, loved the fridge;) Good size living room and conservatory during the day. Master bedroom was excellent, having own bathroom with huge bath.Easy access for us, and easy communication with owner, really appreciated it. Really surprise with internet connection as well, large TV and games upstaires. Definitely would go again!Already looking forward for next stay! |
04 Nov 2012 |
We were a party of seven, celebrating my mother's 80th birthday. The cottage is beautifully furnished, light and airy. It is very well equipped, comfortable and has plenty of space. The local village, Mere, is within walking distance and has a supermarket and plenty of good pubs. I also want to thank the owner of the Cottage, Ange, who is very warm and friendly, She was quick to respond to both my initial enquiry and subsequent questions. I just wish we had been able to stay for a little longer to make use of the cinema room and rustle up something more exciting than toast in the lovely kitchen! There is plenty to do locally and we visited Stourhead - a 2,650-acre estate at the source of the River Stour. It's a National Trust property, originally owned by the Hoare family. You can visit the house, the garden of both. |
24 Jul 2012 |
We were three families travelling together all with young children. We were looking for a property within easy distance of both Longleat and Peppa Pig World this cottage turned out to be a real find.... more Response: We are so glad you had a nice time at the cottage. You would be most welcome if you ever planned a return trip. Best wishes, Ange |
Rental prices
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| Period | From | To | Weekly | Nightly rate | Minimum stay | |
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| April - May | 29 Apr 11 | 28 May 11 | £ 975 | £ 125 | £ 200 | Flexible |
| 28 May - 3 June | 28 May 11 | 4 Jun 11 | £ 995 | - | - | 1 Week |
| 4th June - 22nd July | 4 Jun 11 | 22 Jul 11 | £ 895 | £ 125 | £ 225 | Flexible |
| 5th Jan - 15th February | 5 Jan 13 | 16 Feb 13 | £ 600 | £ 125 | £ 175 | 2 Nights |
| 16th Feb - 22nd Feb | 16 Feb 13 | 23 Feb 13 | £ 895 | £ 125 | £ 225 | 2 Nights |
| 23rd Feb - 22nd Mar | 23 Feb 13 | 23 Mar 13 | £ 895 | £ 150 | £ 195 | 2 Nights |
| 23rd March - 5th April | 23 Mar 13 | 6 Apr 13 | £ 1295 | £ 225 | £ 275 | 1 Week |
| 6th April - 24th May | 6 Apr 13 | 25 May 13 | £ 995 | £ 125 | £ 225 | 2 Nights |
| 25th May - 1st June | 25 May 13 | 2 Jun 13 | £ 1295 | £ 225 | £ 295 | 1 Week |
| 2nd June - 26th July | 2 Jun 13 | 27 Jul 13 | £ 1095 | £ 195 | £ 275 | 1 Night |
| 27th July - 30th August | 27 Jul 13 | 31 Aug 13 | £ 1495 | £ 225 | £ 295 | 2 Nights |
| 31st Aug - 13th Sept | 31 Aug 13 | 14 Sep 13 | £ 1195 | £ 195 | £ 275 | 2 Nights |
| 14th Sept - 25th Oct | 14 Sep 13 | 26 Oct 13 | £ 1095 | £ 175 | £ 225 | 2 Nights |
| 26th Oct - 1st Nov | 26 Oct 13 | 2 Nov 13 | £ 1095 | £ 175 | £ 225 | 3 Nights |
| 2nd Nov - 20th Dec | 2 Nov 13 | 21 Dec 13 | £ 600 | £ 125 | £ 175 | 1 Night |
| 21st Dec - 3rd January | 21 Dec 13 | 4 Jan 14 | £ 1495 | £ 245 | £ 295 | 1 Week |
The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights
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