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Bridge Cottage,
Wootton Courtenay,
Nr. Minehead
Somerset
3
Bedroom Self Catering Holiday Cottage
in the Exmoor National Park in Somerset.
Sleeps 6 + cot
Quiet village location
Excellent walking & riding
Dunster 5 miles
Sandy Beach 15 minutes
£250 - £350 per week
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17th Century thatched holiday cottage is situated on the edge of the
village of Wootton Courtenay in the Exmoor National Park. There
is a small walled garden with the tiny River Hanny forming a
boundary on one side. A fence makes the garden completely small
child and dog proof.
Most of our guests have stayed at Bridge Cottage over and over again. We love it, they love it and we hope that you will love it too. Don't expect sophistication, it is simply gorgeous, with the emphasis on SIMPLY.
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Downstairs: A small entrance hall from front door leads on to the dining area on one side and the bathroom on the other. To the right of the dining area is the kitchen fitted with pine units, an electric cooker and a microwave. To the left is the sitting room with a large open fireplace and a small colour television.
There is a "put-up" bed which opens to make a very comfortable double
bed.
There is a big room off the kitchen, which houses the fridge/freezer, washing machine and spin dryer, together with an old sink. This room is invaluable for dirty boots and dogs. |
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Upstairs:
- A small landing leads to one large twin bedded room
and a tiny room with bunk beds, off which is a large
double bedded room. A cot and high chair are provided. |
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The village
of Wootton Courtenay has an excellent shop selling bread, eggs, fresh meat, fruit, vegetables and daily papers, in addition to a good choice of wine and spirits.
The shop also serves Cream Teas, light lunches, coffee etc.
Fresh fish is available weekly from a travelling fishmonger. There is a hotel, which is open to non-residents, and All Saints Church has services most Sundays.
One of
the top English Winemakers has a vineyard in Wootton Courtenay
and he will give you a very interesting guided tour (for a small
fee and with prior notice - see links below).
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There are a multitude of enchanting villages in the vicinity with a good selection of welcoming local pubs and a huge choice of footpaths and bridleways to Dunkery Beacon and the surrounding area. Minehead and Dunster both have pleasant beaches
and Saunton with its miles of dunes and beautiful white sand is worth the 45 minutes
scenic drive across the moor to the west. En-route you
could take a small detour and explore the beautiful Doone Valley
(made famous in R. D. Blackmoore's novel 'Lorna Doone').
Horses and ponies can be hired
from a number of yards locally to explore the area.
Minehead is
just 10 minutes drive and is the nearest town for major shopping with an excellent fish shop, delicatessen and butcher as well as a large Tesco on the outskirts.
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Vale of
Porlock from Dunkery Beacon
near Wootton Courtenay
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The
Yarnmarket in Dunster
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The
village of Dunster is just 5 miles away. Here you will
find a magnificent castle (National Trust) and the famous,
ancient Yarn Market. The village boasts a number of
excellent tea shops and lots of interesting shops.
There is also an Exmoor National Park Visitor Centre.
The West Somerset Steam Railway which links Minehead to
Bishops Lydeard (near Taunton) through 20 miles of beautiful
Somerset countryside has a station in Dunster. |
Dunster
Castle |
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PRICES
2004
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Week cottage rental |
250 |
250 |
250 |
300 |
300 |
300 |
350 |
350 |
300 |
300 |
250 |
250 |
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night weekend or 4 night mid week |
150 |
150 |
150 |
175 |
175 |
175 |
N/A |
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175 |
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150 |
150 |
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| LETTING
DETAILS
Guests are requested to provide all their own linen (duvet covers, sheets, towels, drying up cloths, bath mat etc.).
Duvets, blankets and pillows are provided.
Night storage
heating is included.
There is a £1 coin meter for electricity.
Firewood
is available by arrangement (please ask when you arrive).
Well
behaved dogs are welcome.
Payment
terms:- 10% deposit on booking and balance payment by cheque 4 weeks prior to arrival.
( cheques to " M Hawkesford " )
Please
telephone me for late availability.
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ENQUIRIES:
Mrs Mary Hawksford
Crockford House
Wootton Courtenay
Nr Minehead
Somerset
TA24 8RE
(opposite Bridge Cottage)
Tel: 01643 841286
email
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LOCATION
Leave the M5 at Junction 23 Bridgwater and follow signs to Minehead A39 or Junction 25 Taunton and follow signs to Minehead A358 & A39. Turn left off A39 into Dunster and follow road through Dunster to Timberscombe for 3 miles. Turn right at the sign to Wootton Courtenay 2 miles. In the centre of the village, just before the shop turn left down the hill for 500 yards. Bridge Cottage is on the right just before a narrow bridge.
Click
here for map from streetmap.co.uk
USEFUL
INTERNET LINKS
www.exmoor-nationalpark.gov.uk
- Exmoor National Park Authority
www.whatsonexmoor.com
- Comprehensive Exmoor visitor information
www.west-somerset-railway.co.uk
- West Somerset Railway
www.exmoor-producers.co.uk - Exmoor Producers Association
www.tomh.demon.co.uk/exmoor/home.htm -
Exmoor Pony Society
www.nationaltrust.org.uk - National Trust
(features Dunster Castle)
www.whatsonexmoor.co.uk/DunkeryV.htm -
Dunkery Vineyard in Wootton Courtenay
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