Railway Cottage
About the home
Railway Cottage was built 150 years ago from the wonderful rich red Somerset stone, quarried barely two miles away. It was built as a gangers cottage for workers on the net door West Somerset Steam Railway, nowadays one of Somerset's top tourist attractions with beautiful steam trains passing most days. Perfect for young and not so young steam enthusiasts a holiday at Railway Cottage will be a perfect memory!
The cottage is single story and has three bedrooms and two bathrooms, perfect for families, extended families , friends and couples alike. recently modernised and fully refurbished, the cottage is finished to the highest of standards complete with private cedar wood hot tub, cosy woodburning stove, oak flooring throughout , roll top bath, wifi, i pod dock etc.
Railway Cottage is beautifully finished in a modern country shaker style. We are very child friendly and can lend many items, there is also a play area in the garden.
The cottage is within walking distance to a fabulous village pub (approx 1 mile ) and local shop.
| Size: | Sleeps up to 6, 3 bedrooms |
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| Nearest beach: | Kilve |
| Will consider: | Short breaks |
| Access: | Car advised Nearest amenities: 2km |
| 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: | Jacuzzi / Hot tub, Log fire, Internet access, DVD player |
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| General: | Central heating, TV, CD player, Satellite TV, Wi-fi available |
| Standard: | Kettle, Toaster, Iron, Hair dryer |
| Utilities: | Clothes dryer, Dishwasher, Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Washing machine |
| Rooms: | 3 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms of which 1 family bathroom and 1 en suite |
| Furniture: | Single beds (2), Double beds (2), Cots (2), Dining seating for 6, Lounge seating for 6 |
| Other: | Linen and towels provided Highchair available |
| Outdoors: | Balcony / Terrace, Private garden, BBQ, Swing set |
| Access: | Parking space |
Further details indoors:
The cottage has been finished to the highest of standards by an interior designer. There are three fabulous bedrooms, one with views of the steam railway and two with wonderful views of the local Quantock Hills. There are two bedrooms with kingsize beds and a third with beds which can either be two full size singles or zip and linked to be a six foot superkingsize. There is modern oak furniture and and comfy mattresses.
There is a fabulous family bathroom with roll top bath with shower over and a further en suite shower room.
The kitchen is a cream shaker style finished with granite work tops and fitted appliances. There is a fabulous oak table and wood burning stove with logs included, the sitting room has comfy leather sofa and the best television.
Further details outdoors:
The garden at Railway Cottage is a fabulous feature of the property, with its amazing views of the steam railway and
mature apple trees. There is a great private hot tub and children's play area.
The West Country / Somerset region
Railway Cottage is located in a truly wonderful corner of West Somerset, within easy reach of taunton yet between the wonderful Brendon Hill and The Quantock Hills. There are hills, woods, open moorland and rivers, an area made famous by Coleridge and others. There is lots of opportunities to explore the wonderful countryside , walking, riding, cycling.
The Williton / Woolston Moor area
There is lots to see and do in the area, from the neighbouring West Somerset Steam Railway, to Dunster and its castle as well as many other National Trust properties and gardens. Bath, Bristol and Longleat are all within easy reach for a day out as well as lots of beaches.
How to get there
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| Nearest Travel Links | |
| Airport: | Bristol |
| Railway: | Taunton |
| Ferry: | Plymouth |
A great location for both short breaks and longer holidays being in the middle of the stunning Somerset countryside yet only ten miles from both junctions 25 and 26 of the M5. Close to main line station, Taunton and within ease reach of Bristol airport.
Activities near Williton
Watersports
Horse Riding
Fishing
Walking holidays
Rural / countryside retreats
Cycling holidays
Rental prices
| Rental prices originally quoted in: British £ | Convert to: |
| Prices for group size 6 | ||||||
| Period | From![]() | To![]() | Weekly![]() | Nightly rate | Minimum stay | |
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| New year | 30 Dec 11 | 6 Jan 12 | £ 995 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Winter | 6 Jan 12 | 10 Feb 12 | £ 455 | £ 80 | £ 105 | 3 Nights |
| Feb Half Term | 10 Feb 12 | 17 Feb 12 | £ 850 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Late Winter | 17 Feb 12 | 2 Mar 12 | £ 570 | £ 100 | £ 135 | 3 Nights |
| Early Spring | 2 Mar 12 | 16 Mar 12 | £ 660 | £ 112 | £ 150 | 3 Nights |
| Early Spring 2 | 16 Mar 12 | 30 Mar 12 | £ 800 | £ 140 | £ 185 | 3 Nights |
| Easter | 30 Mar 12 | 13 Apr 12 | £ 1050 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Spring | 13 Apr 12 | 20 Apr 12 | £ 875 | £ 150 | £ 205 | 3 Nights |
| Spring 2 | 20 Apr 12 | 1 Jun 12 | £ 995 | £ 150 | £ 235 | 3 Nights |
| Whitsun | 1 Jun 12 | 8 Jun 12 | £ 1195 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Early Summer | 8 Jun 12 | 6 Jul 12 | £ 995 | £ 150 | £ 235 | 3 Nights |
| Summer | 6 Jul 12 | 20 Jul 12 | £ 1090 | £ 190 | £ 255 | 3 Nights |
| Summer 2 | 20 Jul 12 | 31 Aug 12 | £ 1260 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Early Autumn | 31 Aug 12 | 28 Sep 12 | £ 1050 | £ 180 | £ 240 | 3 Nights |
| Autumn | 28 Sep 12 | 26 Oct 12 | £ 865 | £ 151 | £ 201 | 3 Nights |
| October Half Term | 26 Oct 12 | 2 Nov 12 | £ 1050 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Early Winter | 2 Nov 12 | 14 Dec 12 | £ 570 | £ 100 | £ 135 | 3 Nights |
| Early Winter 2 | 14 Dec 12 | 21 Dec 12 | £ 685 | £ 120 | £ 160 | 3 Nights |
| Christmas / New Year | 21 Dec 12 | 4 Jan 13 | £ 1095 | - | - | 1 Week |
The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
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* Required fields Please check the following errors: | 4 years listed You are contacting Kate Rucklidge
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