Pets welcome Suitable for children No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
The cottage features views over fields to the front and our own adjoining three acre field to the rear (see adjoining photo). Oak floorboards, wood burning stoves, and a very short walk to a classic village pub should make your stay unforgettable.
Refurbished in late 2007 the property has three Upstairs double bedrooms with twin/double beds - Sitting room with wood burning stove - Open plan kitchen with Clearview wood burning stove - Pantry with dishwashing machine - Shower room with power shower, tumble dryer and washing machine - Views over farmland to the front and our own adjoining 3 acre field to the rear - Off road parking for several cars - side and front garden with barbeque area.
Front
Ariel
Sitting room
Bedroom 3
To see more photos please visit http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/55736
The West Country / Somerset region
This area of Somerset is known as th Somerset Levels and is characterised by a patchwork of rhines and by rows of pollarded willows, and remains the centre of the willow industry producing basket work and charcoal. The Parish of North Curry, lies eight miles to the east of Taunton.
The northern side of the village is dominated by the imposing Parish Church of St. Peter and St. Paul, known as the "Cathedral of the Moors". The Church was built in about 1300 on the site of an earlier church. Queens Square in the centre of the village has a Post Office, general store and pub and is surrounded by a wealth of listed properties.
Taunton / North Curry area
There are a host of attractions close by, easily accessible by the M5 which is only 4 miles away. These include The Quantock and Blackdown Hills, Exmore and Dartmoor all being within an hour drive. The beaches of the North Somerset Coast and to the south the "Jurassic Coast" at Lyme Regis are also within 60 mins.
Historic towns such as Exeter, Bath, Glastonbury and Wells are also close by as well as many attractions for children such as Cheddar Gorge, Wookey Hole, Longleat (see our website for more links)
How to get there
Walnut Tree Cottage is 5 4 miles fro Exit 25 on the M5 (Taunton) or 15 min from the A303
LONDON (Hyde Park Corner): 168 miles (3hrs 10 mins) ● BRISTOL (Juntion M4/M5): 52 Miles (1hr 6 mins) ● EXETER AIRPORT: 36 miles(48min) ● Taunton Junction on the M5: 5 miles ● Taunton ParkWay Rail: 7 miles (Paddington 2 hrs 10 mins)
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Exeter: 50 km
Railway:
Taunton: 8 km
Activities near Taunton
Sports: Horse Riding Golf within 30 mins drive Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Beach or lakeside relaxation A winter sun break Cycling holidays
Double beds (3), Dining seating for 6, Lounge seating for 6, Sleeps maximum of 6
Other:
Please check with the owner regarding linen and towels. Highchair available.
Access:
Parking space
Further details outdoors: If it is bird watching in the Somerset Levels (½ mile) a trip to the seaside at Lyme Regis (26 miles) or visiting historic Bath and Glastonbury in under the hour, we have it all. North Curry: The village itself, much of which being in a conservation area, stands high on a ridge 120 feet above sea level, flanked to the north and south by the famous moors and wetlands. The River Tone, is tidal in the northern Curry Moor, frequently overflowing and forming a lake for visiting wildlife. The area is bordered by the RSPB Sanctuary at West Sedgemoor. The region, being part of the area known as the Somerset Levels, is characterised by a patchwork of rhines and by rows of pollarded willows, and remains the centre of the willow industry producing basket work and charcoal. The Parish of North Curry, lies eight miles to the east of Taunton.
Further details
Walnut Tree Cottage is a Smoke Free property, regretably no smoking is allowed - Pets only by arrangement. Full weeks start at 3.30pm on Saturdays and departure is at 10am on the following Saturday, but if you have a particular time please ask we can be quite flexible
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: British £
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.
Guestbook
What our guests have said
"so nice to come to a property which has no nasty shocks - its just as the advert says" "What a dream spot - no noise, lovely village , what a pub!" "sat in front of the wood burning stove with a glass of wine and a book - it was bliss" " drew back the curtains and there is a 30 acre field, cracking views" " we had a picnic in he lower field with that spectacuar view"
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