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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
- Off road parking
- Ground floor bedroom
- Garden / Patio
- Dishwasher
- Broadband / WiFi
Reviews & Ratings
69 Customer Reviews
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"I have stayed in many holiday lets over the years and I have to say Flintstones truly deserves to be labelled outstanding."
The cottage itself is spacious and outstandingly clean. Then there is a fantastic garden that wraps itself around the property. The garden must have taken a lot of thought and hard work. I would absolutely highly recommend Flintstones for a relaxing and very comfortable stay.
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"The stay at Flintstones provided us with a relaxing peaceful stay."
We arrived later than planned and the owners who live in front of the cottage meet us with the key just before they went to bed. Just a few factors made the stay less comfortable than we’d have liked. The hot water only warms up in the early morning and early evening so if you want to use the hot water outside this time you have to press the boost button to get the water to warm up! A cold shower is one way to wake up on a lazy morning. The bed is a very soft mattress so be warned if you need support as it made for an uncomfortable stay for us. The garden is lovely which is shared with the owners and your more than welcome to wonder and relax as you feel. Overall this peaceful cottage is a great stay to relax and unwind with great road links to seaside towns nearby.
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"We had a lovely, peaceful stay at The Flintstones."
The garden was just glorious and lovely to sit out in. The cottage was very clean and comfortable - lovely big bed! Karen and Niall were great hosts. We had a great time exploring the area and swimming at some wonderful beaches. We feel totally refreshed!
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"The cottage was perfect for our weeks stay, very clean and everything we needed, The owners garden is beautiful and as guests there is a private garden area with patio doors and seating, equally as pretty."
It is a good base to explore the Jurassic coast which we did during our stay. Owners were welcoming but not intrusive. I highly recommend this cottage.
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"Flintstones is located in a quiet area."
It has a beautiful garden. We received a very warm welcome from the owner. It is extremely well furnished and fully equipped. We couldn't have asked for anything more.
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"Flintstones is a beautiful and comfortable cottage the owners have stocked the cottage with everything you need whilst away from your home."
The gardens were very well maintained and beautiful this time of year. We enjoyed time relaxing and managed to take in visits to the National Trust properties listed in the area.
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"Delightfully situated in a peaceful setting, with easy access to a number of National Trust, English Heritage and other gardens as well as the coast."
The property is equipped to a high standard and immaculately presented. The owners are friendly but not intrusive, and are happy to share their particularly beautiful garden with guests.
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"Everything was absolutely top quality."
Clean comfortable with a superb garden to sit in and enjoy. Situated in a country setting with only the bird noise to disturb the silence
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"Lovely comfortable, private stay."
Everything you need for a relaxing break. Would definately recommend. Thank you x
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"This cottage was spotless, it smelled so fresh everywhere."
The garden was so pretty and well kept. The kitchen was well equipped. The shower was set so conveniently at a comfortable temperature and easy to work out and use. The lounge/diner was light and airy with a nice view of the garden, The bed was really comfortable.
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"A really clean and comfortable property."
Set in a beautiful garden surrounded by nature. A relaxing retreat connected to lots of interesting places to visit. Lovely owners nearby who were respectful and discreet. Near to a delightful pub with great food too.
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"Flintstones is an excellent holiday cottage."
It is spacious, spotlessly clean, fully equipped, cosy and warm and in a wonderful setting. The owners were friendly and helpful, although not at all intrusive, and it was indeed a most enjoyable place to stay.
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"A good place to stay very clean and tidy ."
Very quit in the county side .
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"My husband and I had a lovely holiday in Somerset."
Flintstones was ideal with a beautiful surrounding garden, very welcoming and comfortable interior, we wouldn't change anything. Karen and Niall were excellent hosts, very friendly and helpful.
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"The cottage was very clean, comfortable and well equipped and ideally situated for various trips out to all that the Blackdown Hills has to offer."
Flintstones has an outside space (perfect for our "Sundowners") and set in beautiful gardens which our hosts were very proud of and, indeed, took great pride in. All in all our stay was perfect in every aspect.and we wouldn't have any hesitation in recommending the property to others.
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"Really lovely property – this was our second visit and all just as comfortable as we remembered."
Well furnished and feels very spacious and airy. Surrounded by a beautiful garden so very peaceful and quiet but also a great location for exploring this very scenic area. Some great beaches also easily accessible. Hosts Karen and Niall very friendly and helpful. Highly recommended.
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"A lovely and peaceful location and a fabulous place to stay."
I’d highly recommend it!
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"Lovely holiday accommodation in quiet village."
House is well equipped with everything you need and the bed is really comfortable. Gorgeous garden and sitting area to enjoy a glass of wine and watch the wildlife. Ideally situated to visit National Trust properties and also only about 30mins from coast. Pity we didn't have better weather but it didn't spoil our holiday. Owners are very friendly and helpful.
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"The cottage was as advertised and was very clean, just one slight complaint, for ..."
The cottage was as advertised and was very clean, just one slight complaint, for us the bed was way too soft but that may be a personal preference thing
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"Karen and Niall are great hosts."
The annex was amazing , with an amazing garden . Very clean and everything we needed for a relaxing holiday.
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"Flintstones is as near to perfect as we’ve ever experienced."
It is a beautifully appointed and fully equipped property set in a wonderful garden and hide-away village. The owners are very friendly and helpful.
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"Thanks Karen and Niall for a fantastic week."
The work you both carry out on the upkeep of your beautiful garden is amazing. The cottage is well cared for with everything that we needed, keep up the good work.
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"A wonderful cottage."
Lovely hosts. A most enjoyable week. We would highly recommend this property.
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"A very lovely cottage in a small village."
Clean, tidy and comfortable. Kitchen well equiped with everything you could possibly need. Very friendly and helpfull couple to welcome us; cookies, milk and fresh flowers to feel welcome. The bed was TOP! Slept like a baby! The sofa wasn't our kind of comfort, but with a lot of pillows in the back it was oke. Would surely recommend this cottage!
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"Attractive, comfortable accommodation located in a beautiful country garden."
Friendly, welcoming owners had provided all the household items needed for our stay and there were fresh flowers and chocolate chip cookies to greet us. We had a very enjoyable week at Flintstones.
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"We had a lovely week in Flintstones."
Clearly a high level cottage and and garden and very clean. House and garden was adorable. Rarher big place with 2 rooms and kitchen. The owners were very nice and helpfull. Only thing that we found might be a problem were the location. Very fine with a car, but without a car or a bike it could be little to far away from daily needs.
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"Beautiful, comfy cottage very well equipped and finished, comfiest bed we have ever slept in."
Only a couple of minutes off of the A303 but you may as well be a million miles away, the peace and tranquility were amazing. The hosts were very warm friendly and engaging which added to an already pleasurably stay.
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"We have just spent 7 nights at flintstones and it was brilliant."
The place is superb. it has everything you need for your stay, and is immaculately clean and tidy a credit to the owners. The location is great for visiting the area we went to various national Trust sites, the air museum, and down to the seaside, and when we came back each day enjoyed sitting in the sun in the lovely garden all in all a very good week. Highly recommended.
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"We have had a lovely week in Flintstones."
We had very wet weather, but the cottage was very cosy and comfortable, spotless and very well equipped. The only thing lacking for us was a lighter duvet which is personal taste. The bed was very comfortable indeed. Great location for exploring the area including the south coast. Niall and Karen are very friendly and helpful. Thank you!
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"A lovely annexe, great location for exploring Somerset and Devon."
Cottage well equipped and has a private garden. Owners on hand if you need anything. It is very rural and beautiful. Nice restaurant and pub nearby. Lots of beaches and places to visit. A great place to stay.
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"Flintstones is well-equipped and is spacious for a one-bedroom property."
There are many National Trust properties nearby, and we loved sitting on our little patio when we got home each evening.
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"We had a fantastic 5 days at Flinstones Cottage."
Everything was so fresh & clean. All equipment & the necessary things like tea towels, cleaning cloths, bathroom towels & handwash in the kitchen & bathroom, we had taken our own but this was not necessary and we were very impressed. The garden was absolutely beautiful with lots of trees, shrubs & flowers. It was great to sit by the French doors early in the morning watching the wildlife looking for their early breakfast. Of course we must not forget that the cottage is situated so well for all areas of Somerset, Devon & Dorset to visit. Thank you very much for a wonderful stay.
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"A really well presented and equipped property in a lovely setting."
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"Fabulous week away in this idyllic cottage."
Couldn’t have asked for anything more. Great place to relax and recharge your batteries. Can’t wait to return
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"A well equipped, clean and comfortable property, with the owners on hand for any information or assistance needed."
An idyllic location for peace and tranquility, with plenty to do in the near vicinity. A little slice of heaven!
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"Thank you so much for a lovely stay."
The property is totally private and quiet. The owners were friendly, and on hand if needed. The cottage is very well equipped, comfortable and clean. The secluded gardens are stunning. Lots of beautiful walks close by and plenty of places to visit. We were there in bluebell season which was fabulous.
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"Lovely accommodation, peaceful with a beautiful garden."
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"We were delighted by everything at Flintstones The accomodation was warm and comfortable and Karen and Niall could not have done more to ensure we had a wonderful time."
altogether a fantastic break and we very much hope to return. Sue & Brian Cox.
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"Lovely cottage, have returned time and time again, so so comfortable with brillient owners, home from home comfort"
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"Absolutely beautiful location , really cozy comfy accommodation and to top it ..."
Absolutely beautiful location , really cozy comfy accommodation and to top it all the owners are 2 of the nicest people you could hope to meet
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"Lovely cottage in a peaceful garden ,very cosy ,owners available if a problem which they sort out quickly."
Nice area with plenty to do ,lovely walking area.
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"Karen and Nial are lovely people who gave us our space and respected our privacy, yet were there if and when we needed them."
The cottage was lovely, well kept and very clean. Had the weather been better we would have spent more time on the private patio, however we did sit in the sitting room, and looked through the patio doors at the wildlife, and beautiful garden which was well kept. We were very sad to leave, and would happily recoommend this property to any couples wishing to stay in the area
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"The owners are a charming and welcoming couple."
Their cottage holiday let is a well decorated, light and spacious bungalow with everything we needed in it, including a most comfortable super king size bed! It is set in a quiet location and surrounded by the most beautiful, landscaped gardens, which are a joy to sit in. Their information pack has all you need to know and includes places to visit and places to dine: all very good suggestions. It is a lovely “home from home” which we would highly recommend.
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"Very clean, great location, nice people."
Would recommend
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"The cottage is set in a super garden and is very private."
The outside photo of Flintstones doesn’t do the property justice although the internal photos are superb. The owners are lovely and love their garden which shows. Facilities great and couldn’t recommend the cottage more highly.
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"We have never been anywhere with such good knives in the kitchen before!"
Sounds trivial but is emblematic of the thoughtfulness of how the dwelling is equipped. And the garden is wonderful too.
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"Lovely peaceful cottage, ideal for a couple seeking a relaxing environment after a busy day site seeing on holiday."
Would certainly recommend this accommodation. Friendly owners living on site make you very welcome
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"Wonderful cottage, the owners were very welcoming."
Ideally located for visiting Somerset and Devon”s beautiful coast and countryside. Highly recommended and hope to be back sometime soon.
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"The owners had provided everything we might need ."
Flintstones is an ideal base to explore the countryside and it's proximity to Dorset and Devon gives easy access to the sea.
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"A beautiful located annexed property set in a tranquil setting."
The hosts were very welcoming and nothing seemed beyond their willingness to accommodate us if we so needed. This property is joined to the hosts home, however it didn't feel intrusive at all and the hosts were very respectful of our privacy. It is secluded with its own entrance and opening doors on to the patio area, where you can sit in privacy admiring the beautiful garden or listen to the birds. No traffic! The cottage is beautifully decorated, clean and guidelines outlining the Covid-19 are adhered too. We went out everyday visiting local places such as Chard, Bridport ,Lyme Regis ,Crewkerne and Ilminster. We thoroughly enjoyed wandering around these clean towns and visiting the many lovely shops, antique or emporiums. The cottage is well equipped so cooking lovely evening meals was home from home. Wifi good, I had to have a zoom and telephone conference call and there was no issues. We look forward to returning here as soon as we can.
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"A very comfortable clean cottage with every thing we needed."
Our hosts were delightful. Would recommend to anybody. All rooms on one floor, so ideal for anyone with mobility problems.
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"As per last year, the stay this year was superb."
The owners are there for you if required and nothing is too much trouble. The accommodation is extremely clean ( as per last year) with the covid precautions taken extremely seriously. The Annex is in a wonderful village with superb walks at every corner and some views/ sunsets to die for. Chard and Ilminster are very close by car as is Taunton with plenty of “eat out” places and also gastro pubs within walking distance. If you choose the Candlelight pub for lunch there is a lovely walk through a woods with a babbling brook for company. All in all a very nice place for a couple to spend their time sitting doing nothing with a drink for company in the lovely garden or, ambling about in the country lanes and pastures.
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"Lovely cottage in a quiet setting but near to many local attractions."
Well presented with a beautiful garden. Owners made us very welcome. Had everything one could require. Would definitely recommend.
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"Excellent hosts, good location, very clean and comfortable accommodation."
Very pretty garden.
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"Cottage was clean, comfortable and well equipped."
With a lovely garden and friendly owners, an excellent place to stay.
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"A comfortable well equipped cottage in a beautiful area with friendly helpful owners."
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"Wonderful cottage, extremely clean and tidy."
Karen and Niall were truly great hosts. Nicely situated for visiting all kinds of places. We had a really great week, couldn't ask for more!!
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"This was a very well equipped and comfortable place to stay with an excellent bed and shower."
The owners, Karen & Niall were helpful and friendly but unobtrusive. There is a lovely garden with borders and woodland plants and it is in an ideal location for exploring the area. We would thoroughly recommend Flintstones
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"Thank you so much for fitting me in at such short notice."
The cottage was lovely, with everything I could need, and the gardens were beautiful and full of birds. I would love to come back - next time with my husband too!
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"This was a delightful Cottage with excellent and very friendly Hosts the ..."
This was a delightful Cottage with excellent and very friendly Hosts the cottage was central for exploring the area but still in a rural village the cottage was just what we wanted very, clean, comfortable with soft bed ( which is important to us), parking was inside the garden of the Hosts house which was brillient in all a lovely week away with lovely weather, we shall definately return as so much we did not see and a joy to return back, after a day out exploring to such a comfortable cosy cottage Maureen and Colin Magee
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"The cottage was well equipped and everything was arranged to provide a good holiday experience."
We felt really at home and were sorry when the fortnight was over. The owners Karen and Neill did all they could to ensure that our holiday was a success, The property is located in a little village away from the hustle and bustle of modern life but only a few minutes from the main A303 trunk road. Many small market towns are within a short drive, as also are a fine selection of stately homes and gardens. We would confidently recommend this cottage as a base for a quality holiday.
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"We had a wonderful week staying at Flintstones, our hosts Karen and Niall were really friendly and helpful."
The cottage was immaculate, everything there that you,ll need, combined with a beautiful garden in peaceful countryside. Plenty of amazing places to visit in the surrounding area. Our favourites were Lime Regis, Beer and Forde Abbey as well as the numerous National Trust places. If you want to stay somewhere peaceful to chill and relax this is the place. I would recommend Flintstones in Buckland St Mary to all my friends and family.
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"Lovely cottage in a beautiful area of Somerset run by super nice hosts."
If you are looking for a comfortable, clean and quiet location this is for you. We hope to return.
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"The cottage was lovely and set in great country surroundings with good access to seaside resorts, rural towns and walks in the Blackdown Hills."
The cottage facilities were excellent, very comfortable and clean. The Owners live next door and were very welcoming and helpful. An excellent country retreat for a short break -- highly recommended.
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"The property was very much as described and a nice tranquil location with a great outlook into the garden."
Parking on site was however tight and the wifi/broadband intermittent to non existent both matters which the owners are addressing going forward. Karen and Niall were excellent hosts and although the property is attached to their own home we very much felt we had Flintstones to ourselves ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Owner response : There are currently no issues with our wifi, We have not received negative feedback in relation to this in the past.
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"A good property for 2,good location,well furnished and comfortable."
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"Great to see truth in a holiday let."
The accommodation was very true to the advertising. The owners were most helpful and the whole experience was very relaxing and the food at both the Candlelight Inn and the local pub was excellent value for money. Amazing atmosphere at the Candlelight Inn with excellent hosts. Thanks to Karen and Niall.
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"The property is so clean and well equipped, in a beautiful area."
The owners are so friendly, will stay again.
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"Lovely cottage, great facilities, very modern and clean."
Central location meant reasonably close to major attractions, sea, hills, Nat Trust etc. Weather not too bad considering so early in the year
Summary
- One super king-size double bedroom (zip/link, can be twin on request)
- Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC
- Kitchen
- Sitting room with dining area.
- Electric central heating
- Electric cooker, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher
- Smart TV, WIFI, selection of books, games and DVDs
- Fuel and power inc. in rent
- Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
- Allocated off road parking space
- Rear lawn and patio with furniture
- Sorry, no pets and no smoking
- Shop 4 miles, pub 1 mile.
The property
Flintstones is a beautifully furnished annexe attached to the owners property, situated in the village of Buckland St. Mary, near Bishopswood in South Somerset near the Devon border. Peacefully located in the countryside of the Blackdown Hills AONB, this property is perfect for a relaxing break and is ideally located for exploring the Somerset/ Devon/Dorset area. Step into the cottage and be welcomed by a bright and fresh lounge/diner which boasts plenty of seating as well as a dining table and a TV. The room benefits from Velux windows which allow natural light to flood in as well as French doors which open out onto a private south-west facing patio area, perfect for a drink or something to eat. To the right of the hallway lies a well-presented bedroom with a super-king double bed to provide you with a good night's sleep. Adjacent to the bedroom is an immaculate bathroom with has a shower over the bath. The kitchen is modern and contains all the necessary equipment for your stay. Flintstones also comes with the added luxury of a private, delightful patio with outdoor furniture looking out onto a lawned garden with borders and woodland plants. Buckland St. Mary is a small village nestled within the unspoilt rural landscape of the Blackdown Hills AONB with a wide range of walking opportunities within easy reach such as Otterhead Lakes, and Castle Neroche and Staple Hill Iron-Age Hill Forts.
There is a renowned gastropub just 1 mile away in the neighbouring village of Bishopswood. The cottage is well-located to explore the area.
The county town of Taunton is just 9 miles away, home to Somerset County Cricket club and containing a good range of shops and a theatre.
A range of market towns such as Ilminster, Chard and Honiton are within easy driving distance as is the Jurassic Coast of Lyme Regis and Sidmouth just 30 minutes away.
The north Somerset coast and the Somerset Levels are also within easy reach. A large number of National Trust and other historic houses and gardens such as Forde Abbey, Hestercombe, Barrington Court and Burrow Farm Gardens are close by and well worth a visit. Flintstones is a wonderful cottage which is ideally located with excellent transport links to make the most of a holiday exploring the varied landscape of Somerset, Dorset and Devon and can be enjoyed throughout the year.
Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £100.
About the location
BUCKLAND ST MARY
Ilminster 6 miles; Taunton 8 miles.
Buckland St Mary is a village and parish in Somerset, England, situated 6 miles to the west of llminster and 8 miles south of Taunton in the South Somerset district. The parish is within the Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and includes the hamlet of Birchwood. The Parish of Buckland St Mary is one of the largest in Somerset and the village is centred around a large Victorian Church, and thriving Village School. Incorporating five small hamlets, Birchwood, Blackwater, Blindmoor, Dommett and Newtown, there is much to explore within the area. The Somerset County Town of Taunton is nine miles away and the nearest towns of Chard and Ilminster are only six miles in the opposite direction. Towns and villages on the Dorset and Devon World Heritage Coast, also known as the famous Jurassic Coast are about 15 miles away and include Lyme Regis, with its famous Cobb, Beer, Charmouth, Seaton and Branscombe. Buckland St Mary is also in close proximity to the well known Somerset levels.
This property offers the following short breaks:
- Winter
- Off-season
- Last minute
- Christmas