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2 Guests
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1 Bedroom
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1 Bathroom
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Pets: No
Features
- Ground floor accommodation
- Ground floor bedroom
- Garden / Patio
- Broadband / WiFi
Reviews & Ratings
8 Customer Reviews
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"We had a lovely week at The Forge exploring the local area."
A great deal of care has obviously gone into equipping the cottage and Sharon was brilliant at sorting out any minor requests or queries.
Thank you for your feedback it was a pleasure to have you stay. However, I'm sorry to hear that you weren't completely comfortable. If you would be willing to contact me privately, perhaps we can discuss how we could make your next stay better. Regards, Sharon Property Owner
Summary
- Single-storey
- One double bedroom with en-suite walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC
- Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area
- Air source underfloor heating
- Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge
- Smart TV
- WiFi
- Fuel and power inc. in rent
- Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
- Off-road parking for 1 car
- Private enclosed garden with lawned area and furniture
- Sorry, no pets and no smoking or vaping
- Shop 1.3 miles, pub 1.5 miles
- Please note: Check in time is 6pm for SUNDAY's only
The property
The Forge is a beautifully-converted forge nestled in the quaint village of Ham, near Creech St Michael outside the historic town of Taunton, Somerset.
This single-storey home features an open-plan living space with high vaulted, beamed ceilings, hard wooden floors, which is blended with contemporary features.
The Forge welcomes a couple or two friends and offers off-road parking and a private lawn, where you can savour a cup of tea in the sunshine.
Enter through the stable door, where you will find a sage green kitchen area to prepare snacks and home-cooked meals with an electric oven and hob, extractor hood, microwave and fridge.
Dine together at the table to chat about the highlights of the day so far or why not have an alfresco meal on your lawn?
As the sky grows dark, retire inside, where you can snuggle up on the sofa; afterwards prepare for the day ahead in the sleek shower room.
When sleep calls, a double bed awaits, with bedside lamps for a night-time read.
The quiet and tiny village of Ham is home to the River Tone for scenic river and canal walks and from here, you can explore the edge of the Somerset Levels with its many RSPB nature reserves.
Venture outside the village to the beautiful Hestercombe House & Gardens, with its temples and lakes.
You are also well located to visit the City of Wells, one of the smallest cities in England.
Visit on a Wednesday or Saturday to the market with its wonderful food stalls and Artisan crafts.
The large town of Bridgwater is also worth a trip, hosting a variety of attractions, including the Walled Gardens of Cannington, the Blake Museum, and the Somerset Brick and Tile Museum.
Additionally, Bridgwater is known for its annual carnival parade, which takes place in the autumn.
Nearer to Ham is Glastonbury where you can climb the tor or explore the town.
In the opposite direction you will find Dunster Castle with its 18th century working water mill which looks down on a stunning little town with very interesting shops and restaurants and tea rooms.
A steam train from Bishops Lydeard to Dunster or Minehead is a really fun way to explore the North of Somerset.
In only half an hour you will be at the working wetlands of Steart Marshes which attracts migrating birds and has some of the biggest tidal forces in the world.
There is Cheddar Gorge and Wookey Hole for caves, Weston-super-Mare and Burnham-on-Sea for the beaches, Street for Clarks Village, the glorious village of Dulverton with its quaint shops and Tarr Steps nearby; plus lovely villages such as Bruton with an excellent selection of independent shops.
The towns of Taunton, Wellington or Honiton are within easy reach and you can even be in Sidmouth, Bear, or Exmouth within the hour.
One week will not be enough time to explore all there is to offer in this particular area of Somerset.
For a characterful holiday home in Somerset, choose The Forge
Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £150.
Where you’ll be staying
TAUNTON
Bridgwater 11 miles; Tiverton 21 miles; Weston-super-Mare 30 miles.
The county town of Somerset, Taunton is the perfect cottage holiday destination. The town has excellent buildings with charming stone and Tudor architecture, and there is also fascinating history in the town stretching back over 1000 years including a 10th century monastery. Taunton boasts a choice of museums and parks, one of which has held the Taunton Flower Show for over 150 years.
For outdoor enthusiasts, the Quantock and Blackdown Hills Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty are easily accessible, as well as the Dartmoor and Exmoor National Parks slightly further afield, plus Swell Wood, Ham Wall and Greylake nature reserves. If a day by the sea is what you're after, the coast is around 20.4 miles away and home to Blue Anchor Bay and St Audries Bay near Watchet; Burnham-on-Sea beach; Kilve beach near Minehead and, of course, the popular seaside resort of Weston-super-Mare, 32.7 miles away but well worth the journey with its great range of activities.
This property offers the following short breaks:
- Winter
- Off-season
- Last minute
- Christmas