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Middle Stolford Cottage, Brendon Hill

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Welcome to Middle Stolford Cottage
Private kitchen
Outdoor spa tub
Room
Living area
Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Nr Watchet, Somerset
  • Popular LocationWimbleball Lake Activities Centre16 min drive
  • Popular LocationQuantock Hills18 min drive
  • Popular LocationDunster Castle22 min drive
  • AirportBristol (BRS-Bristol Intl.)101 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Balcony
Garden

About this property

Middle Stolford Cottage, Brendon Hill

Middle Stolford Cottage, Brendon Hills (Somerset) is a large traditional farmhouse offering quality holiday accommodation for up to 9 (up to 7 adults and 2 children +cot). Situated on a farm in the Brendon Hills, it's a fabulous area for walking and exploring with Hot Tub & indoor bbq & pizza oven Middle Stolford Cottage in the Brendon Hills (Somerset) is a characterful 16th Century luxury farmhouse situated in it's own sheltered valley. It's a rural property well-suited to families or groups looking for a quiet, spacious and luxurious property to relax in. The location is just on the edge of Exmoor National Park and only 7 miles from the coast at Watchet, with the Quantock Hill (Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty) also nearby. Middle Stolford Cottage is located on a farm close to two other properties and is surrounded by beautiful, tranquil countryside, peaceful walks and stunning views.

Sleeps up to 7 adults and 2 children (plus cot) please bring your own cot bedding.
Five bedrooms; two king-size double beds, two twin bedrooms, and one single bedroom. Please note one of the twin bedrooms has 2'6" wide beds (they are standard length).
Three bathrooms (one is an en-suite)
Large garden with Hot tub, sun terrace, covered bbq, clay pizza oven and fire pit
Open-plan kitchen dining room with large dining table
Utility room with washing machine and large boot room
Spacious sitting room with wood-burner
The cottage is very old and quirky with the ground floor being split level. The staircase is steep and narrow.
Large enclosed garden
A separate self-contained one-bed property is also available to rent in addition to Middle Stolford (see The Cowshed listing for details) so can accommodate 11 guests
Dogs welcome (2 max) for supplement of £25 per dog
High-quality cotton bed linen and towels provided (including towels for use with the hot tub)
Heating, electricity and wifi included
Large Smart TV, Soundbar and Bluray player
Seven stables in a modern block, available for you to bring your horse on holiday, charged at £15 per horse per night. Turn out also available.
Footpaths direct from the farm
Parking for up to 4 cars
Clatworthy reservoir less than 1 mile by foot (dogs not allowed on footpath but you can walk on farm land with views of the reservoir)
Nearest pub serving meals is 3 minutes by car
Arrive from 4 pm
Depart by 10 am

Please note, this property is a 16th-century farmhouse, some traditional features have been retained including some low beams and doorways, split level floors and a narrow staircase.

Sorry, no single-sex groups, unless agreed by the owner in advance. Please get in touch with further information about your group if you wish to book Middle Stolford Cottage for a single-sex group.

*Security deposit
A security deposit of £250 is required when booking this property to cover the cost of any damage during your stay. This security deposit will be returned after your departure providing there is no damage to the property or its contents.

Property manager

Chris

Languages

English

Amenities

Hot tub
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Watchet

This cottage is located in Watchet. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Exmoor National Park and Quantock Hills, while Bakelite Museum and Dunster Dolls Museum are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Darby Way or Abbey Burton Clay Shooting.
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Nr Watchet, Somerset

What's nearby

  • Exmoor National Park - 6 min drive
  • Wimbleball Lake Activities Centre - 16 min drive
  • Nettlecombe Court - 17 min drive
  • Quantock Hills - 18 min drive
  • Dunster Castle - 22 min drive

Getting around

  • Taunton Station - 26 min drive
  • Cardiff International Airport (CWL) - 161 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Bear Inn - 17 min drive
  • Avenue 39 - 15 min drive
  • The Bengal Spice - 15 min drive
  • Notley Arms - 12 min drive
  • The Valiant Soldier Inn - 16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Middle Stolford Cottage, Brendon Hill pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Middle Stolford Cottage, Brendon Hill?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Middle Stolford Cottage, Brendon Hill?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Middle Stolford Cottage, Brendon Hill located?

Situated in Watchet, this cottage is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Exmoor National Park and within 9 miles (15 km) of Wimbleball Lake Activities Centre and Tropiquaria Zoo. Combe Sydenham Hall and Cleeve Abbey are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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10/10 Excellent

Katharine B.

It’s a beautiful and peaceful cottage with plenty to do in the surrounding area. We wished we were
It’s a beautiful and peaceful cottage with plenty to do in the surrounding area. We wished we were staying longer! We had great barbecues and the children loved the outside space.
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10/10 Excellent

Lovely peaceful location, lovely warm home from home stay
Lovely peaceful location, lovely warm home from home stay
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10/10 Excellent

Sheila D.

Amazing off the beaten track location but not much of a distance from anywhere local. Fabulous views
Amazing off the beaten track location but not much of a distance from anywhere local. Fabulous views to be had and walks from the front door. Very comfortable for an extended family. A spacious, comfortable well looked after home from home. Owner always very prompt and helpful in response to questions. The boot/room/porch area was so practical and useful, the log fire cosy.. We all enjoyed our break and look forward to another visit in the not too distant future.
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah b.

The house was spacious, very well-appointed and in a fabulous location. I’d go as far as to call i
The house was spacious, very well-appointed and in a fabulous location. I’d go as far as to call it faultless. The owners were super helpful but didn’t invade our privacy either. We were all extremely impressed and look forward to returning there.
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10/10 Excellent

Chris G.

A great cottage for a family reunion post lock down. The pizza oven and BBQ area were a great succes
A great cottage for a family reunion post lock down. The pizza oven and BBQ area were a great success. The grandchildren loved the freedom of playing in a large outdoor safe environment. Denise and Ray made us all feel welcome. We all would like to return.

About the host

Hosted by Chris

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The Brendon Hills are a range of hills in West Somerset, they merge level into the eastern side of Exmoor and part of the range is included within the Exmoor National Park. The beauty of the hills are definitely worth exploring, but there is also Exmoor National Park on the doorstep and the Quantock Hills (AONB) within a short drive also.

Clatworthy Reservoir is less than a mile on foot from Middle Stolford. There are seven water inlets but generally, the south bank is considered to be the best area for fishing. Dogs are unfortunately not allowed on the reservoir footpath but you can stay on the farm land and get some lovely views across the water). Wimbleball Lake is also nearby (approx 5 miles), which has a variety of walking and cycle trails plus a range of watersports on offer, such as canoeing, windsurfiSUP/paddle boarding, and sailing. (Dog friendly).

We are not far from the Coleridge Way a 50-mile walking and bridleway.

The ancient harbour town of Watchet is just 7 miles away. It's a small picturesque town nestled on the West Somerset coastline, but-packs a lot in! It has an active Marina, Steam train station, Old Port, museums, shops, restaurants, pubs and takeaways! From Easter onwards there is a weekly Wednesday market and every first Sunday of the month, there is an eclectic craft, artisan and food market.

Wheddon Cross (approx 7 miles away) is argued to be the highest crossroads on Exmoor, standing at 980 feet above sea level, and the highest point on Exmoor, Dunkery Beacon (1704 feet above sea level) is the focal point of the village. Dunkery Beacon is about three miles further on from the village, there are fantastic panoramic views from Dunkery; wild moorland to the west, the Bristol Channel and Wales to the north, the rolling Brendon Hills to the east and the Quarme Valley to the south. In recent years Wheddon Cross has become famous for the abundance of snowdrops in the nearby valley which has become known as 'Snowdrop Valley'. The snowdrops bloom around February and a park and ride system operates from the village to enable visitors easy access to the "carpet of snowdrops". Wheddon Cross has a mini-supermarket with long opening hours, a petrol station and a village pub too.

In the opposite direction, the small town of Wiveliscombe is about 7 miles away, and the county town of Taunton is about 15 miles.

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