Pen Mill Cottage - Farm cottage on Somerset/Dorset border
Cottage with 3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 7, Garden
Pen Mill Cottage is situated in the heart of the wonderful, unspoilt Somerset countryside. Located near the Somerset/Dorset/Wiltshire borders, adjoining the Stourhead estate, this delightful, self-catering holiday cottage is 5 minutes from A303/M3. London under 2 hours by good road.
The spacious cottage sleeps 6/7 people and lies at the lower end of a hidden valley, in an idyllic setting with three cascading ponds. The peace and quiet of the farm attracts many wild animals and unusual birds. It is an ideal place to relax: after a couple of days sitting on the terrace overlooking the ponds and grazing cattle, sheep and horses, you will feel a new person.
The owners, Peter and Sarah Fitzgerald live in the farmhouse over the quiet lane. The large sunny garden is perfect for a family as it offers tremendous scope for playing, and the stream and ponds provide endless hours of amusement for children of all ages.
Converted from an old stone barn, this is a self-catering cottage in a peaceful, secluded location, overlooking the farmyard with horses and chickens — ideal for an away-from-it-all holiday. Children are welcome and, being on one level, the cottage is highly suitable for the elderly and those less able to move around.
The 150 acre farm is run by Peter and Sarah Fitzgerald and has been in the family for nearly 50 years. It is farmed organically with hedges laid in the traditional style & at present there are horses, sheep & cattle, not forgetting the free range chickens that wander everywhere.
The cottage is furnished to a high standard. Sitting Room: A large, spacious room with french windows, log fire and seating for 7 people. There are books and games for children. Kitchen/Diner: The sun pours into the big kitchen which is the hub of the house with seating for 8 people, 4 door AGA and a French door leading to the terrace with views over the pond. The kitchen is fully equipped with microwave cooker, fridge-freezer, magimix, dishwasher and washing machine. There is also a generous supply of quality crockery and glassware.
The bedrooms are spacious with quality carpets and hotel standard beds. The master & twin bedrooms have views over the terrace and up the pond garden, while the smaller double is close to the front door & shower room, which makes it self-contained and convenient for someone less able to move about.
The village of Penselwood was one of Britain's 24 major cities in the 8th century, although this is hard to imagine, as it is now a small rural community with only the sound of animals to keep you awake at night.Originally the mill made ticking for mattresses, and the course of the old water aqueduct can be seen in the fields. Close by is Egbert's stone, where in the 9th century Alfred the Great gathered his troops before his important victory over the Danes.
Facilities for this holiday cottage in Wincanton, South West
Property
Type:
Cottage
Nearest Airport:
Bristol, heathrow, Southampton
Nearest Port:
Poole, Southampton - 30 miles
Nearest Bar/Pub:
Bourton - can walk over fields - 1 miles
Nearest Restaurant:
Bourton - 1 miles
Location Type:
Horse Riding, Quiet, Riverside, Rural/Village
Bedrooms:
1 Double Bedroom, 1 Twin Bedroom, 1 Family Bedroom. Dovets on all beds. Hairdryer. 2 cots and childs bed.
Bathrooms:
1 Bathroom, 1 Shower.
Kitchen:
Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Dishwasher, Washing Machine, Iron. 4 door Aga. Food Processor. High chair if required.
General:
Central Heating, Telephone, House Linen, Towels Provided, Internet Access. Broadband internet
Dining:
Seating for 8. Childs high chair is provided.
Entertainment:
Terrestrial TV, DVD, Radio, Board Games. Books for the children and adults.
Outside:
Terrace, Garden, BBQ, Parking, Garden Furniture. A wonderful sun trap garden with magnificent views. One of the old stables has been converted to a Games Room with table football and ping pong. Childs trampoline
Suitability:
Children Welcome, Suitable For Elderly, Pets Allowed, Sorry - No Smokers.
Pets welcome by prior arrangement.
The cottage is ideal for the elderly and less mobile as it is situated on one level with a bedrom and bathroom near the front door.
Local activities in and around Wincanton, South West
Sightseeing: Penselwood is ideally situated for many diverse and popular attractions including Stourhead House and Gardens, Stonehenge, Longleat, Georgian Bath and the Roman Pump Room, Salisbury with it's famous cathedral, Cheddar Caves and Wookey Hole, Glastonbury, Wells and the ancient town of Sherborne with its Abbey and Castles.
We are also close to many famous gardens and specialist plant nurseries. The 9-hole Bulpits Golf course lies just across the river. All our guests are welcome to play and it is possible to borrow clubs.
Riding is ten minutes away at the nearby Kingfisher Stud, Wincanton, or at Pevlings Stables, Horsington. Alternatively, bring your own horses on holiday and enjoy the superb hacking in the Stourhead woods and on the downs. It is possible to ride for a whole day rarely crossing a road. Quality stabling and grazing is available.
A popular day out is to hire bicycles and cycle along the flat towpath of the Kennet and Avon Canal. This easy ride takes you past the brightly painted barges and there are good pubs if you need a refreshing drink. This can be an unusual way to start a day sightseeing in Bath.
Clarke's Shopping Village for those who enjoy retail therapy. Wincanton Race Course, just voted Small Racecourse of the Year, is always popular. The Stour Way and the Monarch's way run through the farm and are enjoyed by many serious walkers. Coarse fishing, clay pigeon shooting and paint balling.
We are close to 2 first class farm shops specialising in good local organic produce and there are two exception restuarants close by. A real treat is a journey down to the sea to enjoy the famous West Bay Sea Food Cafe.
Most important of all - the White Lion at Bourton is an easy walk across the fields and serves local beers and has an excellant restaurant.
Pen Mill Cottage is less than 1 mile from the A303 (which connects to the M3).
The cottage lies just inside Penselwood village boundary at the bottom of the hill when approached from Zeals.
Rental rates for this cottage
Price Per Week
Quoted In
Approximately equivalent to
UK Pound
Euro
US Dollar
4 Apr - 10 Apr 2009
£650.00
€715.00
$975.00
10 Apr - 17 Apr 2009
£650.00
€715.00
$975.00
18 Apr - 24 Apr 2009
£525.00
€577.50
$787.50
25 Apr - 1 May 2009
£525.00
€577.50
$787.50
2 May - 8 May 2009
£660.00
€726.00
$990.00
9 May - 15 May 2009
£580.00
€638.00
$870.00
16 May - 22 May 2009
£580.00
€638.00
$870.00
23 May - 29 May 2009
£650.00
€715.00
$975.00
30 May - 5 Jun 2009
£630.00
€693.00
$945.00
6 Jun - 12 Jun 2009
£630.00
€693.00
$945.00
13 Jun - 19 Jun 2009
£630.00
€693.00
$945.00
20 Jun - 26 Jun 2009
£630.00
€693.00
$945.00
27 Jun - 3 Jul 2009
£700.00
€770.00
$1050.00
4 Jul - 10 Jul 2009
£700.00
€770.00
$1050.00
11 Jul - 17 Jul 2009
£750.00
€825.00
$1125.00
18 Jul - 24 Jul 2009
£800.00
€880.00
$1200.00
25 Jul - 31 Jul 2009
£800.00
€880.00
$1200.00
1 Aug - 7 Aug 2009
£800.00
€880.00
$1200.00
8 Aug - 14 Aug 2009
£800.00
€880.00
$1200.00
15 Aug - 21 Aug 2009
£800.00
€880.00
$1200.00
22 Aug - 28 Aug 2009
£800.00
€880.00
$1200.00
29 Aug - 4 Sep 2009
£800.00
€880.00
$1200.00
5 Sep - 11 Sep 2009
£690.00
€759.00
$1035.00
12 Sep - 18 Sep 2009
£580.00
€638.00
$870.00
19 Sep - 25 Sep 2009
£520.00
€572.00
$780.00
Rental Notes: Bookings run from 3pm on a Saturday to 10am the following Saturday. The owners live in the farmhouse across the road so are on hand to help with any problems.
There are no hidden extras or meters. The price quoted includes linen, towels, heating and electricity. A basket of logs is supplied during winter lets and further cut wood can be purchased from the farm.
Organic eggs are available on the farm and a small selection of pick your own blueberries are grown in the orchard - delicious for breakfast.
There is a 5% reduction for bookings for more than one week.
A deposit of one third of the total rent is required when booking, and the balance is due six weeks before your holiday. For UK visitors, payment by cheque or on-line banking is preferred please. For overseas guests payment is preferred by on-line banking or a money transfer via a bank. A charge of £10.00 is made for overseas rentals to cover this cost.
Guestbook
"'Another completely brilliant visit - amazingly our ninth. We're so sad we have to leave today....once again we've had a wonderful holiday. This cottage is such a peaceful place to relax & unwind. We are looking forward to our next stay already." - Helen Lister
"Pen Mill Cottage is a tranquil oasis in a stunning corner of England. We've had a wonderful week enjoying the serenity of the surroundings .....we look forward to repeating the experience and have no hesitation in recommending your cottage." - The Alltimes Family
"Why can't all hosts be as lovely as Peter & Sarah? The beautiful setting and lovely cottage would not be half as enjoyable were it not for the genuine welcome and hospitality. We all loved it." - Frank Turnball
"We have been nothing but thrilled since we arrived. Our children have explored every nook and cranny possible and enjoyed every minute. From the gardens, to the poind and farm, the entire experience has been fantastic.
" - Shawna Lawrence, Canada
Availability of Pen Mill Cottage
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and October each year.
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Owner joined site on:
01 October 2007
Property listed since:
05 October 2007
Holiday Cottage in england - South West - Somerset - Wincanton
