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6 Guests
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3 Bedrooms
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2 Bathrooms
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Pets Yes
Features
- Open fire
- Garden / Patio
- Washing machine
- Broadband / WiFi
Reviews & Ratings
11 Customer Reviews
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"Cottage comfortable and well maintained."
Location very quiet and peaceful but just 15 mins from Taunton and all its facilities. Very close to walks in the Quantock Hills Kitchen in particular well equipped We would happily stay again
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"A very comfortable 3-night stay; The home was cleaned and prepared very well for us and our two dogs."
The enclosed garden area is accessed via a neighbour's garden (they seem happy with the arrangements!) but if you have dogs, please be aware the neighbours have cats. We had no 'conflict' issues, but best be aware. Otherwise, a great home in a quiet and picturesque location.
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"Whilst the internet connection was good, phone reception in the village was none existent, on this occasion this was very inconvenient, if I had know this I would have not booked the cottage."
The cooker and especially the hob was too complex to operate.
I understand if you have a SMART phone, and the internet is switched on you should be able to get a good phone signal although I don't understand how this works. You can get a normal mobile phone signal from either the garden or the edge of the village by the Stoney Cross T junction. The oven hob instructions were inside the information pack for holiday makers left on the lounge table. I am sorry your holiday experience was not as expected. Property Owner
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"Comfortable, well presented characterful cottage."
Well situated for touring the area. Could benefit from a few extras for dogs. Otherwise well equipped.
Thank you you for your helpful comments. This was our first letting for dog owners and have taken on board your suggestions. In future we will be supplying feeding and drinking bowls. Property Owner
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"Nice cottage to stay in to tour Exmoor and the Quantocks, the beaches at Minehead and Watchet were great to visit too."
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"Very nicely presented, characterful cottage."
Lovely spot for exploring West Somerset. Previous feedback about lack of utensils and bits seems to have been addressed as there was plenty to use.
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"It was a lovely stay."
The cottage was lovely and what was expected. We could not find any cleaning equipment, sweeping brush or hoover to ensure we cleaned up after ourselves. Also a few more pieces of serving equipment in the kitchen and larger pans as it is tricky to cook for 5.
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"Comfortable but lacked some kitchen utensils."
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"The cottage was better than expected, very clean & tidy, felt homely."
Facilities in cottage very good. We had trouble with a couple of the electrical radiators, could not get them to operate, probably just us, as these are new. We had a lovely stay and would have no hesitation in recommending this cottage.
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"One of the best cottages we have stayed in, only a small thing but for 6 adults there was only 4 lounge type chairs/ sofa so sitting and drinking etc was uncomfortable for 2 people, did use the kitchen chairs."
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"Lovely stay in a well thought out, characterful and comfortable cottage."
Summary
- Three bedrooms: 1 x king-size, 1 x double, 1 x bunk beds
- Cloakroom with basin, heated towel rail and WC
- Shower room with walk-in shower and basin
- Jack-and-Jill bathroom with bath, shower over, basin, heated towel rail and WC
- Kitchen/diner
- Sitting room
- Electric central heating and woodburning stove
- Electric oven and halogen hob, microwave, fridge, washer/dryer, TV and WiFi
- Fuel, power and starter pack for stove inc. in rent (£50.00 Energy charge automatically applies - Please note this increases to £100 between 31st October to 31st March)
- Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
- Roadside parking
- Large rear lawn with seating
- 2 Pets accepted
- Note: No smoking
- Shop 3.5 miles, pub 2.8 miles
- Note: There is a septic tank at this property, therefore only eco-friendly products may be used in the washing machine and while washing up
- Note: Shower room access via half-landing
- Note: Garden access via path leading through neighbour's garden. Please note: this property has a minimum 3 night stay. Please Note: First basket of firewood is free, but subsequent buckets are charged at £5 per basket.
The property
Bishop's Lydeard 3.5 miles.
A quaint cottage sitting within the idyllic village of Lydeard St Lawrence, 4 Victoria Terrace is a good choice for a relaxing retreat with friends or family.
In close proximity to amenities in Bishops Lydeard and the county town of Taunton as well as the Exmoor National Park, the Quantock Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and the coast just a scenic drive away, this is the ideal holiday home to base your escape to Somerset.
Enter the traditionally-styled sitting room, housing a beautiful leather seating arrangement with a woodburning stove at the heart of the room in the inglenook; an inviting and homely atmosphere in which to spend your evenings.
Make use of the window seat as required in this ideal setting for reading, good conversation, and relaxing.
Move through into the kitchen/diner, also boasting character in its exposed stone wall and beam-lined ceiling, here you can enjoy meal times together with the modest yet well-equipped kitchen hosting all you could need for a self-catered stay, even a washer/dryer!
Move up the staircase to find a convenient shower room resting on the half-landing, while the three beautifully decorated bedrooms sit on the first floor; made up of a king-size double, a double and a bunk room, all with pretty floral bed sheets to snuggle up under and ample storage space for your personal belongings.
Enjoy a relaxing soak in the bath when you rise each morning before heading down the path to the rear of the property to find the impressive lawned garden; the perfect way to begin each day encompassed by true tranquillity.
The local area of Lydeard St Lawrence is a beautiful place to base your holiday, home to a village hall which is open on Monday morning hosting a Post Office where you can also enjoy tea and cakes.Nearby Bishop's Lydeard hosts a few small shops and a Co-op.
Further afield in Taunton there are more extensive amenities and attractions including a cricket ground which now hosts international events and the county museum.
Be sure to marvel at the Grade II listed Lydeard House, visit the mill with its Rural Life Museum, also a Grade II listed building, and take a stroll through Sandhill Park, once a prisoner of war camp, home for handicapped children and a military and civilian hospital.
There are plenty of National Trust properties within the local area, with the post-war garden, 19th Century parkland and grand Gothic Revival architecture of Knightshayes, as well as Dunster Castle and Watermill home to dramatic vistas and subtropical gardens which you can even access via the heritage railway, taking you all the way to Minehead for a wonderful day on the coast.
With natural beauty, coastal wonders and plenty of family-friendly attractions all around, 4 Victoria Terrace is the perfect choice for a holiday in Somerset.
Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £100.
About the location
BISHOP'S LYDEARD
Taunton 5.8 miles; Bridgwater 11.9 miles; Exeter 36.5 miles
A village and civil parish located in Somerset, Bishop's Lydeard can be found in the district of Somerset West and Taunton. The village benefits from easy access into the Quantock Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, as well as being within close reach of the coast for all matters of attractions. Bishop's Lydeard boasts a range of historic wonders worth exploring, with the mid 18th century Lydeard House being a particular marvel for its Grade II* listing, as well as the Bishops Lydeard Mill, once one of two, now you can experience The Bishops Lydeard Mill and Rural Life Museum with its overshot waterwheel and status as a Grade II listed building. The museum discusses the traditional trades and crafts of the mill, such as a wheelwright's shop, cooper's shop, saddler's shop, blacksmith's shop and a Victorian kitchen, well-worth seeing while in the area. Take a stroll around the historic Sandhill Park, previously used as all of a prisoner of war camp, a home for handicapped children and later as a military and civilian hospital, before stopping off in one of the villages many eateries, with local shops available too for any of your own ingredients. The Quantock Hills AONB can be found just a scenic drive away where you will find trails of coast, heath and combe providing panoramic views and a plethora of nature, while Bridgwater offers wonderful retail experiences where you can find the perfect souvenir. In close reach of the coast too with its beautiful beaches, abundance of coastal paths and stunning scenery, Bishop's Lydeard is truly the perfect base for discovering Somerset.
Please note: this property has a minimum 3 night stay.
Please note: this property does not accept workers bookings.
2 pets accepted and a supplement per pet, per week is payable.
This property offers the following short breaks:
- Winter
- Off-season
- Last minute
- Christmas