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Cottage |6 bedrooms |Sleeps 16

Wells in West Country

From £1595 per week |  From £300 per night

2 nights minimum stay

Changeover flexible

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Key info  Balcony/terrace, car advised, private garden, no pets allowed

About the home

An exceptional location at the top of the historic Burrington Combe in the heart of the Mendip Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with the most stunning views across the Severn Estuary to Wales. Set in delightful gardens overlooking open meadows and woodland, in a tranquil & peaceful hamlet just outside the delightful village of Blagdon with it's world famous trout fishing lake, numerous walks and friendly country pubs.

It is close to the heritage cities of Wells with the beautiful Cathedral & Bishop's Palace and Bath with the world famous Roman Baths. The attractions of Glastonbury Tor and the Wye Valley & Tintern Abbey in South Wales are just a little further, and many of the delights of Devon are also an easy day trip from here. An ideal location to explore the West Country, if you can drag yourself away from the fabulous views, evening sunsets from the patio, with a glass of wine and BBQ....

Hen and birthday weekends are perfect in this pretty cottage, minibus service to Bath, spa visits, gourmet catering, horse-riding, and much more from just £105per person for a weekend. 2012 dates are booking fast, so get in touch to avoid disappointment.

HOT TUB IN 2012

Facilities

Further details indoors:
Well-equipped and furnished to high standard
Quality, comfortable beds & lounge furniture
Fresh, pretty linens and towels
Fitted ktchen with solid oak worktops
Double glazing & central heating throughout
Lovely sunny rooms
Beautiful old character cottage fully renovated and extended with all modern conveniences
*Wild food foraging, bushcraft courses and food safaris provided by owners, book in advance

Further details outdoors:
Superb, large patio with BBQ and garden furniture leading out through French doors from sitting room
Fabulous uninterrupted views from quarter acre gardens, overlooking meadows, woodland and views across the Severn Estuary to Wales
Plenty of shady spots to sit and read a book or just relax
Lovely old trees including an ancient cider apple tree with lovely blossom, Maple, Cherry, etc
Urban Cedar hot tub

Further details

New - ground floor bedroom with en-suite shower room
Wild food walks, courses & activities
Advice can be provided on holiday itineraries
Also available for long weekends
We specialise in luxury hen weekends
On-site beauty treatments, shiatsu and catering if required

Conditions

Please note there is a downstairs bedroom which may be suitable for some elderly persons. The upstairs is unsuitable for the elderly or those with restricted mobility due to steep stairs.

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The front garden at the cottage

 

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A warm welcome to the cottage

 

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The character dining room has beamed ceiling, stone wall and antique french woodburner

The West Country / Somerset region

The cottage is within easy reach of some of the West Country's best attractions:
- We are situated in the very heart of the Mendip Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with the most wonderful walking and historical sites right on the doorstep including the site where the hymn 'Rock of Ages' was written; signs of the earliest human habitation in the country including Neolithic Henge Monuments, Bronze Age Round Barrows and a massive Iron Age Hill Fort
- Wells is England's smallest City and a great place to visit - the Cathedral is justifiably renowned for the most wonderful medieval statuary, and the Bishop's Palace is well worth a visit. Wells has a lovely cobbled centre with a market held on most Saturday and Weds mornings, and we would also recommend visiting the Milton Lodge Gardens just outside Wells which are quintessentially English and very pretty, owned by a quirky old English family
- Bath - the heritage city of Bath is a must-see if you visit the West country. Less than half an hour's drive from the cottage, it is home to some of the most lovely Georgian architecture, the Roman Baths and much more.
- Cheddar - both Cheddar and Wookey caves are a stone's throw from Ashcroft and are an exciting and intriguing attraction for both adults and children
- Glastonbury - the amazing Glastonbury Tor & Abbey are not to be missed, and the Chalice Well Gardens are a haven of tranquility where you can drink from the Holy Well itself!
- Street offers Clark's Village which is a mecca for shopaholics and bargain hunters. Not to be missed!
- We highly recommend a short trip over the bridge to Wales to visit the stunning Wye Valley, and an essential tour around the ruined and beautiful Tintern Abbey
- There are numerous garden centres including Cadbury Garden Centre, Blagdon Water Gardens, and the Garden Superstore at Brean.
- Beaches and seaside attractions are available at both Weston Super Mare and Brean, not far away!
- The Somerset Levels and Moors, together with Chew Valley Lake offer outstanding bird-watching opportunities as well as just lovely walks and countryside
- On the doorstep are lots of sporting activities such as golf, mountain biking, horse riding, etc, we are very happy to advise you on these areas or book activities for you

The Wells area

This particular part of the West Country has outstanding variety in what is available. Families with children have plenty to see and do, with seaside venues and visitor attractions. Equally, couples can enjoy sophisticated nightlife and acclaimed dining very close by along with lovely walks and outdoor activities.

How to get there

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Easy access from Bristol, Bath & Weston Super Mare (mainline railway stations from London) and just 10-15 minutes drive from Bristol International Airport (although not so close to be disturbed by aircraft! Very quiet location but straightforward access and easy route with clear signage from M5 and M4 motorways. From Bristol Airport, take the A38 south, at Churchill take the A368 towards Blagdon, then turn right into the B3134 and travel up the beautiful Burrington Combe. Detailed directions provided on booking.

Activities near Wells

Guestbook for The Cottage

"Thank you once again for the loan of your lovely house for Christmas. We had a very special family time and the house was perfect! I especially appreciated the superbly well equipped kitchen since I was preparing Christmas lunch (with lots of helpers of course) - everything went according to plan and there were plenty of saucepans, serving dishes etc even for the excesses of the xmas feast! The sitting room looked lovely with its pretty tree and we all appreciated the games which provided lots of family fun. Best wishes."

"We couldn't ask for it to have been any better. We even saw sunsets over Wales! All 12 of us had a good time - not easy to achieve given the wide range of ages in our group. The house, its location... fantastic."

"We've loved staying here. The house is wonderful and there's so much more to see, we wish we could stay longer"

Rental prices

Prices for group size 16
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
2010	5 Sep 10	1 Jan 11	1595£ 1595	0-	0-	2 Nights
	1 Jan 11	16 Dec 11	1695£ 1695	0-	0-	2 Nights
2011 to 2012	16 Dec 11	1 Jan 13	1795£ 1795	300300	450450	2 Nights

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

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

Special prices & deals for hen parties, spa weekends (including massage, facials, activities, wild food, outdoor pursuits, etc), catered weekends, etc, from just £95 per person.

Please contact us for a competitive price quote for this fantastic cottage, we look forward to hearing from you.

Availability

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4 years listed You are contacting Adrian Boots Landline +44 01761 463356 Mobile n/a Web Visit site Languages spoken The owner is based in the United Kingdom and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2007. This cottage has so far received 0 reviews.