Oak Cottage - Cosy Romantic Detached Cottage with Hot Tub
Cottage with 2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 5, Garden, Swimming Pool
Oak Cottage is a cosy, detached cottage, ideal for a romantic getaway or small family. Situated just outside the village of Langford Budville in rural surroundings between woodlands and open countryside in the lovely Vale of Taunton Deane on the Somerset/Devon border.
Relax in our 6 person hot tub, even in winter. Sheer luxury! There is also a small swimming pool in the summer. Located on the site of our garden nursery/small holding and adjoining a 180 acre nature reserve, it is ideal for those wishing to get away from it all to relax and unwind. Treat yourself to home made cake or a freshly baked Cream Tea with clotted cream & home made jam in our tea shop.
Our favourite visitors comment - "We have escaped the “madding crowd” and found a small corner of Heaven”
The price includes all bed linen with duvets, towels, tea towels, electricity, gas, logs for fire and use of hot tub.
Comfortable Lounge with Woodburner (logs included)
The Kitchen with Range Style Cooker
Main bedroom with King size bed, TV & garden views
Secluded Cottage Garden with Patio Furniture & BBQ
The Summer House with Hot Tub
Front Patio Garden with Views to Open Countryside.
Oak Cottage is a comfortable, cosy, two bedroom, detached, one storey cottage sleeping 2 adults & up to 3 children. Furnished and decorated to a very high standard, with gas central heating, double glazing, log burner (logs provided). Everything a family needs for a comfortable and enjoyable holiday.
The warm, comfortable lounge is open plan with two settees, a log burner, wide screen colour TV with full package Sky, DVD player, video, Hi-fi, books & games. Large patio window to front garden with water feature, table & chairs looking on to a view of open countryside and the Blackdown hills.
A well equipped kitchen/diner has cottage style units with range style combination electricity & gas cooker with gas hobs, griddle, two ovens and grill. A dishwasher, washer / dryer, toaster, fridge/freezer, microwave, coffee machine, sandwich toaster, iron & ironing board.
The Dining Area is by a large window looking out over fields to the Blackdown Hills.
A comfortable king sized bed (linen provided) gives you restful nights, colour TV, wardrobe, drawers & window overlooking secluded private side garden.
There are toys & games in the children's bedroom with bunk bed (the bottom bunk is a double bed so the room will take up to three children).
Relax in the Whirlpool Bath in the spacious bathroom which has WC, sink & a shower over the bath.
To the side of the property is a fenced, sunny, secluded garden, a haven for the birds & animals, safe for children and perfect for alfresco dining. There is a sandpit/paddling pool, washing line, table with parasol and four chairs. The mature cottage garden is full of fragrant rosemary and honeysuckle and beautiful rambling roses.
There is a parking space right outside the property and there is further parking onsite.
Children are made very welcome with toys, games, a play area with swings, slides, see-saw, climbing frame and plenty of space to play. Cots and high chairs available at no extra cost.
Facilities for this holiday cottage in Wellington, South West
1 Double Bedroom, 1 Family Bedroom. One king sized bedroom. The other bedroom is a children's bedroom with bunkbeds. A double bed on the bottom & single on top. All linen, duvets and pillows included. Television in the main bedroom.
Bathrooms:
1 Bathroom. Bathroom has whirlpool bath with shower over. WC, sink and vanity unit.
Kitchen:
Cooker, Hob, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Dishwasher, Washing Machine, Iron. The Kitchen Area has cottage style units with range style combination electricity and gas cooker with gas hobs, griddle, two ovens and grill, washer/dryer, toaster, coffee machine, sandwich toaster.
General:
Real Fire, Central Heating, House Linen, Towels Provided. No hidden extras - bedding, towels, linen, logs, Full package Sky TV, heating and electricity included.
Dining:
Seating for 5. Kitchen diner, table overlooking the garden and open countryside to the Blackdown Hills. High chair available.
Entertainment:
Terrestrial TV, Satellite TV, Video, DVD, Radio, CD System, Board Games. There is a large selection of outside games, sun loungers, DVDs, CD's and videos for guests to borrow during their stay. There are also gas fuelled BBQs available to borrow.
Outside:
Communal Pool, Garden, BBQ, Parking, Garden Furniture. To the front, is a patio garden with water feature, table & chairs looking onto open countryside.
To the side is a fenced, secluded cottage garden, safe for children & perfect for alfresco dining.
Suitability:
Children Welcome, Suitable For Elderly, Sorry - No Pets Allowed, Sorry - No Smokers.
Ideal for couples and small families, Oak Cottage is all on one level but there is a step up in to the property.
Local activities in and around Wellington, South West
Only 5 miles from the M5 (J 26), Oak Cottage is located midway between the north & south coasts, with many tourist attractions within easy reach.
There are walks/cycle rides directly from the property into a 180 acre Nature Reserve, a mixture of mature deciduous woodlands & heathland, crisscrossed with rambling paths inviting leisurely exploration, or along country lanes with ancient hedgerows.
The Blackdown Hills are also a good walking location on the Devon and Somerset border.
Farmers Markets: Both Wellington & Taunton run farmers markets. Wiveliscombe & Milverton have local markets where you can pick up everything from home made jam & cakes to clothes & gifts.
Shopping: Exeter, excellent shopping centre & food markets. Only 25 miles away.
Bristol has a huge out of town shopping mall Cribbs Causeway plus a new stylish shopping centre at Cabot Circus in the city centre. There is also a wealth of independant shopping areas including Park Street and Clifton.
Taunton, the county town, has many independant shops and a lively high street.
Street has an outlet village offering discounts from Clarks, Fat Face, Next and many more.
Wiveliscombe, Wellington, Honiton, Bampton & Dulverton also have a variety of antique & interiors shops as well as small eateries & food markets.
Horse Riding: You can find stables offering riding for beginners or the more experienced on the Quantocks, Exmoor, the Blackdowns or even closer.
Langford Lakes has four fishing lakes set in 30 acres, there is something for beginners and experienced angler alike.
Longleat Wildlife Park: Fantastic day out for the family.
Cricket St Thomas: Wildlife park nearby with plenty to do.
Wookey Hole Caves: A popular destination whatever the weather, visit the spectacular underground caverns, mirror maze, Victorian Penny Arcade and Valley of the Dinosaurs.
Cheddar Gorge: Magnificent limestone gorge carved into the Mendip hills above the village of Cheddar.
Exeter City Centre and Historic Quayside
The city of Exeter is the regional capital for culture, leisure and shopping. It is an intimate city brimming with character and steeped in more than 2,000 years of history. Enjoy interesting architecture, exclusive shopping, diverse attractions and award winning restaurants. A year round calendar of events offers something for everyone, from arts festivals and open-air theatre to live music and food markets.
Exeter's Historic Quayside
Exeter's Historic Quayside is one of the most attractive areas of the city, popular with locals and visitors alike for its fascinating history, interesting architecture and lively pubs and restaurants. Just a 10 minute walk, or short bus ride, from the city centre, the Quayside is the ideal place to browse in antique shops, walk and cycle, take a relaxing boat trip or find something good to eat.
There is an extensive programme of events including "Jazz on the Quay", 'Slow Food' markets, dragon boat racing and art exhibitions. There is plenty to
Reopened in 1976, the WSR is Britain’s longest preserved steam railway. Steam and heritage diesel locomotives operate from Bishops Lydeard, along the Quantock Hills to the West Somerset coast, terminating at Minehead. There are ten stations over twenty miles, with various railway museums, signal boxes and station buildings, which have all been restored to their Great Western heyday, enroute.
Why not try one of the special events such as the Spring and Autumn Steam Galas, the Sunset Specials, the Murder Mystery Night, ‘Steam and Cream’ or ‘Fish and Chip’ specials? The Bishops Lydeard station is 8 miles away.
Exmoor also offers varied terrain and tracks for cycling and walking. Three main walks are the Coleridge way, the Tarka Trial and the South West Coast Path. The Valley of the rocks, Lynton, Lynmouth, Porlock and Wimberball Lake all make good day trips from the cottage.
The Quantock Hills, an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is just 8 miles from the cottage. As well as being an excellent hiking location, the area boasts an extensive range of mountain bike tracks including challenging downhills and steep climbs. The huge variety of terrain offers a range of cycle routes of varying lengths for all abilities.
Bicycle hire and guided rides available locally.
Forty acres of woodland walks, cascades and temples, vivid colours, formal terraces and views that take your breath away. A unique combination of three period gardens: the Georgian landscape, Victorian terrace and formal Edwardian garden. 12 miles from the cottage.
Rental Notes: Changeover times Friday to Friday - Cottage available from 3pm on first day and should be vacated by 10am on 'going home' day.
The price includes all bed linen with duvets, towels, tea towels, electricity, gas, logs for fire and use of hot tub.
Owners live on site so are on hand to help sort out any problems then and there.
In low season there are last minute special offers. Please email for details.
This unit is situated in or next to other properties
should you wish to holiday with a larger group.
The additional units are:
Woodlands (Sleeps 6) - Comfortable, family home with HOT TUB
Oak Cottage (Sleeps 5) - Cosy Romantic Detached Cottage with Hot Tub
Late offers for this Cottage
Late Offer Specials:
Arrival Date
Departure Date
Nights
Price
Notes
03 July 2009
13 July 2009
10
£490
10 days to chill out in comfortable cottage with own private sun trap garden with added bonus of Hot Tub. Sheer luxury!!
03 July 2009
10 July 2009
7
£450
Special offer of £450 for the week. Should be £552. Chill out in comfortable cottage with own private sun trap garden with added bonus of Hot Tub. Sheer luxury!!
10 July 2009
13 July 2009
3
£250
Chill out in comfortable cottage with own private sun trap garden and added bonus of Hot Tub. Sheer luxury!!
Guestbook
"What a lovely, relaxing place to have a holiday. The cottage, it’s pretty gardens and all the varied wildlife has been wonderful. Mustn’t forget the lovely Somerset countryside we’ve explored. Can’t wait to return " - Mr & Mrs V. Newbury
"Beautiful cottage and grounds. The nicest holiday cottage we’ve ever stayed in. Everything about the cottage is perfect and in such a beautiful part of the country. Thanks for making us feel so welcome. See you next year. " - Mr & Mrs R. Southampton
"If you ever wondered what perfect was this is it! Perfect accomodation! Perfect surroundings! Perfect people! Perfect in every way. " - Mr and Mrs G. Bromsgrove
" Fantastic cottage, the best we have stayed in. Facilities were fab for all, especially the children. 10/10 thank you." - Mr & Mrs G. Doncaster
"Amazing cottage everything you could wish for and more. Play area great, hot tub even better! Peaceful, quiet and relaxing” " - Mr & Mrs J. Solihull
"Fantastic, luxurious cottage, beautiful countrside, friendly hosts, calming gardens. Boys loved the woods and play area. We’re coming back." - S family. Godalming
Availability of Oak Cottage
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for rent between January
and December each year.
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Owner joined site on:
06 September 2008
Property listed since:
11 November 2008
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