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Cider Cottage, Ashpriors, Denbury Farm, Nr Taunton, Somerset

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  • Cider Cottage is set on farm with well stocked fishing lakes
  • Ground floor one level cottage
  • Located on a 60 acre Tranquil Olde Worlde Farm homestead
  • Two bedrooms (1 triple / one twin)
  • Idyllic rural setting with wildlife hides
  • Badger and Wildlife Watching in the beautiful Valley
  • Use of the astronomy facilities
  • Great fishing available from well stocked lakes
  • Nestled in its own beautiful secluded Wooded Valley
  • Haven for an amazing array of Somerset Wildlife
  • Wildlife Monitor in each cottage showing 24/7 wildlife activity
  • Natural playground for children
  • Bring Your Own Horse Holidays
  • Pet friendly
  • Flexible short breaks & start days available outside school holidays
  • Cider Cottage (sleeps 5), Elm Cottage (6) & Oak Cottage (8)
Sleeps:
4/5
Bedrooms:
2
Bathrooms:
2
Pets:
Yes
Short Breaks:
Yes
Start Days:

Sat/Tues

Click here for terms & conditions of hire
Property Overview
Location

These cosy cottages (Cider, Elm & Oak Cottage) are located on a 60 acre tranquil farm homestead, nestling in its own beautiful secluded Wooded Valley, with its Lakes and Meandering Stream making it a secret haven for wildlife. Each of the cottages are furnished to a high standard. With combined washing machine and dryers, microwave oven, fridge freezers and TV. Cots and highchairs are available by arrangement. All bedding, linen, electricity, use garden furniture and BBQ are included in the price.

Enjoy the unique charm of Cider Cottage dating from the 17th century. An olde worlde cottage with timber beams, attached to the main Farm House. There are 2 bedrooms which sleeping up to 5 people and the property is all on one level. The Cottage also has a small private cobbled court yard to the rear and a large garden area at the front with garden furniture and barbeque facilities. Just a two minute walk to the Lake where you can fish or just sit back and enjoy the adventurous wildlife. All the amazing Wildlife and much more can be regularly seen around the farm. Custom made wildlife hides and a tree house are strategically placed around the farm to help you see it all.

Fishing is available on three well stocked Lakes that in total are over two acres. The lakes have Specimen Common and Mirror Carp up to 28lb, Specimen Bream up to 11 lb, Specimen Roach and Rudd up to 2 lb 8oz, Tench and Crucian Carp for great Fishing Holidays. The lakes are all close to the holiday cottages.

Denbury Farm is a haven for an amazing array of Somerset Wildlife. Walking through our secluded enclosed Wooded Valley with its Lakes and Meandering Stream is tranquility itself, at dawn and dusk, grazing in the open fields the Red Deer, Roe Deer or Munkjack Deer, Badgers Trail & sets abound where hides are set for you to be able to be close.

All this amazing Wildlife and much more can be regularly seen at Denbury Farm. Custom made Wildlife Hides and a Tree House are strategically placed around the farm to help you see it all.


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If this is not enough to wet your appetite for adventure the West Somerset Steam Railway meanders its way through the Somerset Countryside, and is within five minutes of the cottages. Located on the edge of the Quantock Hills, the Exmoor National Park and a beautiful and diverse coastline with its Quaint Harbours. The Seaside Holiday resort of Minehead is within twenty minutes drive. Footpaths and Bridle paths are in abundance for those wishing to use them.

Bishops Lydeard
is very close by with its shops for all your needs, its Inns offer good food and drink. Taunton, the County Town of Somerset is within five miles of the cottages, it offers a wide range of shops, facilities and a twice-weekly livestock market and through the summer months first class. Cricket can be watched at the County Ground. The Lorna Doon Valley and pretty picturesque villages are within a very short distance. In fact the situation of the cottage is fairly central for exploring the beautiful West Country.

Property Facilities

Local Area & Highlights
  • Ground floor one level cottage
  • One triple bedroom - 1 x double & 1 x single
  • With an ensuite shower room, WC/wash basin
  • One twin bedded room with ensuite bath/WC/wash basin
  • Open plan Living room and kitchen
  • Fitted kitchen with microwave, full size oven and hob, fridge/freezer
  • Combined washing machine and dryer
  • All pots, pans, cutlery, china and glasses are provided
  • The lounge area has two double settees
  • 32" Wide Screen Television with Sky Free View
  • Free Wireless Internet - WiFi
  • Wildlife monitor showing the 24/7 Live footage from Wildlife Webcams around the farm
  • Small private cobbled court yard to the rear
  • Large garden area at the front with garden furniture & BBQ facilities
  • Located in the main Farm House Yard & has ample parking
  • Electricity is metered
  • Bed linen is provided
  • Beds made up upon arrival
  • Please bring your own towels
Local Facilities

Options & Additional Information

  • 3 cottages - Cider Cottage (sleeps 5), Elm Cottage (6) & Oak Cottage (8)
  • Fishing is available all year round - Mirror Carp, Crucian Carp, Tench, Roach and Rudd
  • 'Bring Your Own Horse' Holidays - Equestrian facilities available including a comprehensive Cross-Country Course, full size Ménage and Show Jumps
  • Schooling and tuition for eventing and dressage
  • Bishops Lydeard & Taunton are nearby for all you local amenities
  • Shops - Co-op at Halse (1 mile) & 3 miles to Tesco's
  • Closest pubs & restaurants - New Inn, Halse - 1 mile, Bishops Lydeard (3 pubs)
  • Sandy beaches 20 minutes away at Minehead
  • Badger and wildlife watching in beautiful Valley
  • Use of the astronomy facilities
  • 20% deposit is required on booking, balance is due 4 weeks beforehand
  • Arrival from 3.00pm & 10.30am departure
  • A refundable deposit of £25 per dog is to be paid on arrival to cover any damage or extra cleaning needed
  • Electricity is metered
  • Cot & High chair available
  • All duvets & linen are provided
  • Please bring your own towels
  • All male & all female groups are not permitted
  • Flexible short breaks & start days available outside school holidays
  • 10% Reduction on second week for 2 week booking
  • Pets welcome by arrangement
  • Pets must not be left in the cottage unattended & kept on a lead around the farm
  • No Smoking
  • Booking Terms: Click here to view full booking and hire conditions

For further information please contact Waterside Breaks on 01252 339020