Holly Cottage, Wellow, nr Bath - Beautiful Renovated 19th Century Cottage
Cottage with 2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6, Garden
A beautliful cottage that is 4-star quality rated: Holly Cottage (for 4+), renovated 1860s'. It can be found on the edge of Wellow, a quiet Somerset village, only 5½ miles from Bath’s centre.
The situation is quite exceptional; the view from the main rooms is just idyllic, overlooking a medieval packhorse bridge & ford, with the murmur of the Wellow Brook, fields & hills beyond.
Wellow as a community values an old-world, informal environment (no street lighting). Trail horse riding and ponies for children, walking & cycling by stream, field & woodland. St. Julians is our fine 14th century church.
While ideal for four, Holly Cottage (Saturday changeover) can sleep a family of six. Downstairs: open living/dining room, cosy wood burning stove, TV, music centre, books, games, maps and guides; furnished south-west facing conservatory & enclosed patio garden for barbecue, outdoor dining/reclining.
The conservatory is popular as a second living room, with sun from breakfast to sunset. French doors open onto the patio, with table & chairs for outdoor meals, lounging chairs and a barbeque; access also to a large lawn.
The murmur of the Wellow Brook close by provides a relaxing backdrop. The stream is clean and safe for children’s paddling.
Newly-fitted kitchen has washing machine (access to a dryer), microwave, fridge, freezer and electric cooker. Shower & toilet are on the ground floor.
There are two double bedrooms upstairs, and a sofabed in the living room can sleep an extra two. A welcome basket of snacks is provided and up to 15 food items can be bought in to start you off.
Wellow is at the southern end of the Cotswold Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with beautiful lanes and woodland for peaceful walks. As a haven of tranquillity it is hard to beat.
The Fox & Badger offers good bar meals (occasional quizzes/skittles). Village shop has good wines, cheeses and local fare. Wellow is off main roads, a tranquil haven, with easy access to Bath, Bristol & the surrounding beautiful countryside and its fine stately homes.
Facilities for this holiday cottage in Bath, South West
Property
Type:
Cottage
Nearest Airport:
Bristol - 18 miles
Nearest Bar/Pub:
The Fox & Badger - 0 miles
Nearest Restaurant:
The Hope & Anchor - 2 miles
Location Type:
Horse Riding, Quiet, Riverside, Rural/Village
Bedrooms:
2 Double Bedrooms. Cottage: Master bedroom has king-sized bed divisible into twins.The second has two adult-sized bunk beds. The double sofabed in the livingroom will take two more. A cot is available for babies.
Bathrooms:
1 Shower. The shower room is on the ground floor
Kitchen:
Cooker, Hob, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Washing Machine, Iron. Surprisingly well-equipped kitchens. Write for kitchen inventory so you know what not to bring.
General:
Real Fire, Central Heating, House Linen.
Dining:
Seating for 6. The oval dining table has an inserted leaf.
Entertainment:
Terrestrial TV, Video, DVD, Radio, CD System, Board Games.
Outside:
Terrace, Garden, BBQ, Parking, Garden Furniture. Wellow Brook stream is safe for paddling. A large lawn is available for badminton.
Suitability:
Children Welcome, Not Suitable For Wheelchairs, Suitable For Elderly, Sorry - No Pets Allowed, Sorry - No Smokers.
Local activities in and around Bath, South West
Bath is a world-renowned spa town, with Roman baths, a fine abbey, Georgian architecture, Regency crescents and squares, museums, art galleries, antique shops, theatres and international music, literature and fringe festivals. Shopping is excellent, with unusual shops and a farmers' market and excellent restaurants.
All of this is walkable within a square mile in the centre of the city, served by a convenient 'park & ride' 2½ miles from Wellow. There is also a public bus service from Wellow to Bath.
The area offers opportunities for walks or picnics by stream or wood and is good for bird watching and cycling. You can see small deer and occasionally a badger, buzzards and herons. Horseback riding is available at the nearby Wellow Stables and a mile walk takes you to the 5,500 year-old Stoney Littleton megalithic long-barrow, one of the best preserved in the country. For children there are safe paddling in the stream, playing "Pooh Sticks" from the bridge and an adventure playground in Bath.
The river Avon offers boat trips and the Kennet & Avon Canal is easy for level walking or cycling through varied countryside.
Wellow is a good centre for exploring the region. To the south are Wells (fine cathedral town) - 30 minutes drive; Glastonbury (medieval abbey & Tor) - 45 mins.; Mendips & Cheddar (gorge and famous caves) - 30 mins.; Quantock Hills & Exmoor - 60 mins.; Devon Coast - 60 mins.
To the west: Bristol (much to see) - 35 mins.; Severn Bridge & South Wales - 45 mins. To the north: Cotswold villages - 45 mins.; Oxford (famed university city) - 80 mins. Wellow is in the Costswold Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
To the east: Avebury & Stonehenge (neolithic sites) - 70 mins.; Salisbury (cathedral city) - 45 mins.; Winchester (cathedral city and Anglo-Saxon seat) - 60 mins. In most summers it is possible to see crop circle artwork mysteries in Wiltshire cornfields.
We provide detailed information on sights to see and things to do for all ages.
The Hollies Garden Studio
We have a second property which we also advertise on Holidaylets.net called THE HOLLIES GARDEN STUDIO. This maisonette sleeps 2/4 and is located at the other side of the same bit of land. It has more of a budget tariff. It has been called "a love-nest for two". Please click on the link below to view this advert.
Rental Notes: We offer a buy-in service of up to 15 food items to tide you over the first day.
Linen and duvets are provided, but please bring your own towels.
Holly Cottage is a non-smoking environment. Children of all ages are welcome in the Cottage. We can provide a cot.
We are sorry we can't take dogs. There is a local kennel 2 miles away where you can visit and walk your dog.
Rental is by the week, starting Saturday for Holly Cottage. Arrival is after 4pm, leaving by 10am on the last day (to allow cleaning). The Studio (budget prices) is popular in off- and mid-seasons for short breaks (see website for tariff).
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