UK Exmoor Devon self catering holiday cottage accommodation, Wootton Courtenay, Minehead,cottages, Somerset, holidays,selfcatering
UK Exmoor Devon self catering holiday cottage accommodation, Wootton Courtenay, Minehead,cottages, Somerset, holidays,selfcatering
  Self Catering Accommodation in Exmoor
UK Exmoor Devon self catering holiday cottage accommodation, Wootton Courtenay, Minehead,cottages, Somerset, holidays,selfcatering
 
 
"Short breaks may be available out of season"

Located less than two miles from the picturesque medieval village of Dunster and within the Exmoor National Park, Grooms cottage nestles in a south facing position with panoramic views over the Avill valley which inspired C. F. Alexander to write the famous hymn “All things bright and beautiful”. It is an oasis of peace and tranquility.

Grooms cottage is approached through Avill Nurseries which is a working wholesale nursery (not open to the public) specialising in camellias and rhododendrons.

Grooms Cottage - Self Catering Accommodation in Exmoor
Beautiful views Grooms cottage, a single storey detached cottage with leaded windows, is situated near to the owners home, sharing the garden but with its own private area and patio with garden furniture and barbecue. The cottage is tastefully and comfortably furnished with co-ordinating quality fabrics and fitted carpets throughout.


Accommodation

The double aspect lounge/diner/kitchen has a comfortable cottage suite, colour TV with video recorder, oak dining table, night storage radiator and log effect electric fire. There is also a radio/cassette/CD player. The room leads on to the patio through large french windows which take advantage of the magnificent views.

The well equipped kitchen has an electric cooker, a microwave oven and a fridge. The bathroom is fitted with a soft cream suite and has an electric shower over the bath, a shaving socket and heater.

 

Two steps lead from the hall to the pretty bedroom with a double bed, pine furniture and a night storage heater.

Duvet, bed linen, towels and tea towels are all provided and beds are made up prior to your arrival. Electricity is metered and charged at cost on your departure. Laundry facilities are available. Plenty of car parking adjacent to the cottage.

 
Dunster is one of the prettiest villages in Somerset,
famous for its castle now owned by the National Trust. Other attractions include the yarn market, a working water mill, packhorse bridge, dovecote, beautiful church and the overall ambience of cobbled streets and medieval buildings. The village offers dining facilities for all tastes – tea shops, restaurants and pubs.
The famous Dunster Yarn market

The Avill valley and surrounding area offer spectacular scenery of unspoilt countryside and moorland. The area abounds with wildlife including wild ponies and Red Deer. It is magnificent countryside for walking, horse riding (Riding center nearby), cycling or just enjoying the views along winding country lanes to the picturesque villages and attractive coastline; drive or walk over the heather clad moor or into deep wooded combes.

Taunton, The county town is within easy reach as are the famous Doone valley, Porlock and Lynmouth harbours. Nearby, Minehead offers a variety of attractions including the indoor Aquasplash and the West Somerset Railway. A short drive will also take you to Selworthy, known for its idyllic village green surrounded by ancient thatched cottages and its lovely old church. Other villages worth a visit include, Allerford with its pretty packhorse bridge, Bossington with a medieval farm park open to the public and Horner where you can relax and enjoy a cream tea in the gardens.

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GROOM'S COTTAGE TARIFF 2008

All bookings are Friday to Friday
so you can avoid the weekend traffic and enjoy local events on Saturday
PERIOD
£ PER WEEK
4 January - 28 March
195
28 March - 23 May
275
23 May - 26 September
350
26 September - 3 October
275
3 October - 31 October
195
31 October - 19 December
175
19 December - 27 December
250
27 December - 3 January 2009
250

Arrival & Departure: Please arrive after 3.00pm and vacate the cottage by 10.30am. on the day of departure.

Deposit: £75 payable to confirm booking, balance due 1 month before arrival

Three day/short breaks may be available out of season.

The Cottage is now equipped with a video recorder and radio/cassette/CD player


ETC * * * * Self Catering.

Contact Us

Avill Nurseries, Knowle Lane, Dunster
Nr Minehead, Somerset TA24 6TX
Telephone/Facsimile: +44 (01643) 821497
Email:
info@groomscottageexmoor.co.uk
Web: www.groomscottageexmoor.co.uk

UK Exmoor Devon self catering holiday cottage accommodation, Wootton Courtenay, Minehead,cottages, Somerset, holidays,selfcatering