The Cottage
Property Summary
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Property Contact Details
| Property Number: | 1188 |
| Name: | The Cottage |
| Type: | Cottage |
| Location: | Stogumber, Somerset, England, United Kingdom |
| Owner: | Heather Cosens (email owner) |
| Phone Number: | 01984 656649 (please quote Beds & Homes when calling) |
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Property Details
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General Description
The self-contained cottage adjoining the owner’s home consists of a sitting/dining room, kitchen,bathroom and double bedroom all at ground floor level. An ideal retreat for a couple wanting comfortable and cosy accommodation, the cottage was recently completely refurbished to a high standard in a tasteful country style.
All towels and bedding (choice of blankets or duvet), heating and hot
water are included in the price.
Well behaved dog(s) and other pets welcome by prior arrangement.
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Bedrooms / Bathrooms
BEDROOM
On both sides of the comfortable double bed are single drawer units with freestanding bedside lamps and a clock/radio. There is also a chest of three drawers with a small mirror, a double wardrobe (plenty of coathangers), a full length wall mirror. A small hairdryer is provided and there are two folding chairs which may be taken out to use on picnics.
BATHROOM
The bathroom has a washbasin, toilet, and bath with shower over.
An electric shaver socket and light is fitted over the basin. Also included are an electric wall heater and heated towel rail. An iron and ironing board are located in a corner cupboard.
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Living Areas
SITTING/DINING ROOM
The front door leads into the spacious sitting/dining room, consisting of a dining table and two chairs, together with a two seater settee and one armchair.
A colour television, radio with CD and cassette player, coffee table, standard lamp, wall lights and a central light over the dining table complete the furnishings.
The room is heated by two night storage heaters plus an Electric Log-effect Stove. A re-chargeable torch and a night-light are provided.
A good selection of books, local magazines, games and jigsaw puzzles is supplied. There is also a plentiful supply of local information with many walks suggested.
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Kitchen / Dining
KITCHEN
The kitchen has been newly fitted and is fully equipped with the usual cooking equipment and utensils.
The main items being:
Electric oven with grill and four ring hob
Microwave oven
Fridge / freezer
Electric toaster
Electric Kettle
Toasted sandwich maker
Cooking utensils, cutlery, crockery and glassware sufficient for four people.
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Outside
OUTSIDE
There is off street parking provided for one car.
The secluded garden, split into three levels, offers delightful views of the village and the Quantock Hills beyond.
Adjacent to the cottage door is a small patio area with table and chairs.
A BBQ is available on request.
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Location
Nestling in a valley approximately half way between Taunton and Minehead, STOGUMBER lies close to the Quantock and Brendon Hills and within two miles of the eastern boundary of the Exmoor National Park. The nearest coastline being 5 miles to the north at Watchet. It is the ideal location for beachcombers and country walkers alike.
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Changeover Details
Easter, Christmas and New Year holiday weeks are charged at a higher seasonal rate. Short break tariff available upon request.
A deposit of 20% is required at the time of booking.
A telephone booking will be held for four working days only.
Payment in full is required six weeks before the date of the start of the holiday.
Guests are advised to take out holiday insurance in case of cancellation.
Refunds will only be considered if we are able to rebook the cottage for the same dates and will be subject to an administration charge.
All prices fully inclusive of electricity and linen. We can provide a choice of duvet or blankets.
Unless by prior agreement all holidays run from Saturday to Saturday.
On the day of arrival the cottage will be available from 3pm.
In order to maintain our high standards, guests are respectfully asked to vacate by 10am on the day of departure to facilitate the preparation of the cottage for incoming visitors.
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Extra Details
Long before one enters Stogumber, a focal point to catch the eye in the centre of the village is the fourteenth century red sandstone Church of Our Lady St.Mary.
Across the square, facing the church. the White Horse Inn is a traditional village freehouse providing a warm and friendly welcome, home cooked food and an excellent selection Cask Marque accredited West Country brewed Real Ales. Dogs on leads are very welcome here.
The Central Stores and Post Office conveniently located next to the Inn offers a wide range of groceries, fresh and frozen produce (bread, milk and vegetables are supplied to the shop fresh each day by local tradespeople). Newspapers, postcards and stationery can be purchased here, and Post Office facilities are available.
Whilst purchasing everyday essentials here the visitor can spend a few minutes browsing “Behind the Scenes” where a varied and interesting selection of gifts and souvenirs mainly by local artists and craftspersons are to be found.
This hub of village life is all within a 10 minute walk of the cottage.
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