Shells Cottage in Somerset | Cottage With a Hot Tub

About Shells Cottage

This detached cottage is a fabulous rural retreat for large families or groups, and is set within walking distance of the village of Washford in Somerset. The cottage is conveniently situated for exploring both Exmoor National Park and the pretty, undulating coastline of North Somerset.

This beautiful chocolate box thatched cottage offers comfortable accommodation and has an abundance of character features including traditional beams and wooden floors, and a country kitchen with granite worktops and range stove. The comfortable sitting room, with a woodburning stove in a feature fireplace, and the lovely dining room and cosy library are ideal places to sit and relax after a busy day.

There is one bedroom on the ground floor and five first floor bedrooms, many with en-suite facilities, all boasting magnificent views of the surrounding countryside. The large garden offers alfresco dining on a summer's evening and a hot tub.

There are a multitude of rural pursuits including walking, horse riding, fishing and golf, plus two miles away is the pretty ancient port of Watchet and Blue Anchor Beach. There is also Clay Pigeon Shooting, Archery and Co2 Pistol Shooting for larger groups to enjoy (advance bookings only, contact for more information).

Four miles away are the village of Dunster, which offers a wealth of historic buildings including an 11th century National Trust owned castle. For family fun, a 15 minute drive takes you to Minehead with a delightful seafront, sandy beach, plenty of shops and departure station for the West Somerset Railway.

A wonderful cottage in a perfect location for exploring the area. Note: This cottage is near to Refs.

13806, 914740, 16587 and 16588, together they sleep 36.

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Need To Know

Gas central heating with woodburner
Range cooker with electric oven and gas hobs, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, Smart TV with Freeview, Netflix (please bring your own login details)
WiFi, selection of books and DVDs
Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburner included in rent
Bed linen and towels included in rent
Travel Cot and highchair on request (Cot bedding not provided)
Off road parking for 8 cars
Private garden with pond and fountain, furniture, BBQ and hot tub
One well-behaved dog welcome
Sorry, no smoking
Shop and pub 1 mile
Note: There is an Unfenced pond and fountain in the garden, children and pets must be supervised at all times
Please note - charging for electric cars is not permitted
Charging available in Minehead (10 mins away) Owner is only contactable by email only until the 25th Jan Please note: The property does not accept short breaks over the Christmas and New Year period

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Shells Cottage Reviews

Therese

Wonderful stay in a great house. Really good all round. My only issue was my mattress but I need a firm mattress anyway. Thank you for very happy memories to take away.

Annabel

We had a fantastic stay at Shells Cottage. The property actually exceeded our expectations and was much better appointed than we expected. The photos of the cottage don't do it justice, the rooms are mostly very generously sized, and the kitchen was very well equipped with enough soap, dishwasher tablets and sundries to last our stay. The hot tub was a real treat and we used it every day. The garden is well maintained and the house is cosy and warm we didn't even have to use the fire. My only recommendation is that you provide a floorplan of the house to show the layout. I would definitely recommend it to my friends!

Anne Louise

Lovely property, suited 11 of us. Plenty of space and well equipped . Loved the hot tub . Good location too.

Carolyn

Had a lovely stay at Shells Cottage,, it was a big Birthday for me so all the family got together and we came down from Kent . The cottage was ideal for our party of 11, plenty of room. Nice and quiet yet near enough to get to any major attractions, walks, shops etc. the hot tub was a big success with everyone, every evening it was in use. It was kept lovely and clean. Thoroughly enjoyable and would recommend this place to stay. We did a couple of walks and visited Minehead. On the last day we took a walk down to the zoo down the road we could hear the gibbons talking to one another in the morning from the house! zoo doesnt look very much from the outside but was lovely inside and they very much cared about conservation.

The online listing says close to pub, and a map in property shows footpaths to village. The path from the site is impassable. The pub is closed. It is unsafe to walk on the road to the village. Also the brochure in property advertising all the cottages implies that they are in different locations rather than all on the same site. This looks deliberately misleading.

Shells Cottage is a beautiful building with a lovely garden perfect for larger parties, it is very central with good road connections to the many tourist attractions in the area. Fully equipped from kitchen to the bbq area and would not hesitate to book again if needed .A fabulous week was enjoyed by all ages in our party.Roger Bournemouth

Great property, great location. Hot tub was a real treat. Plenty of room for the 11 of us. Bedrooms and bathrooms were spotlessly clean and beds comfortable. We had very young children with us who adored the garden especially the little stream they found tucked away in the corner of the garden and the footpath just outside the boundary, although very overgrown council's problem not the owners. Personally, I think the property is better suited to slightly older children. Our group ranged from 4 months to 4 years. Cot side did not drop so very difficult to get baby in and out as very large cot. There are no footpaths outside of the property so cannot walk anywhere with a pushchair as too dangerous. Tropiquaria is fantastic for youngsters spent the whole day there as play equipment is out of this world. We had a fantastic time at Shells and I would not hesitate to recommend to large groups.

Elaine

A superb large cottage for a family holidaygettogether, 'Shells Cottage' provided us with lovely accommodation, a homely atmosphere, wonderful gardens, and a beautiful hot tub which was maintained and cleaned daily! We thoroughly enjoyed this holiday and look forward to returning.

Lovely house. As described on sykes. We had a great family holiday.

Raymond

A wonderful cottage, a generous host and a great time was had by all.

Everything about this cottage was absolutely spot on. The fully fitted and large kitchen was superbly kitted out with everything you need for a long or a short stay. We particularly appreciated the oversized kettle and three teapots as there were 11 of us. Two huge refrigerators gave us more than enough space for our food and wine. The sitting room was spacious with plenty of room for everyone to sit comfortably the dining area was perfect for a large group. The beds were very comfortable and the white fluffy towels were just heaven! We made full use of the hot tub on both evenings and appreciated the daily servicing of it. We also used the Woodburner, which was a great size and belted out the heat. The location is perfect too it really is a wonderful set up and I cannot recommend it highly enough. Thank you so much for a great stay. You've really got it right and you've thought of everything. Well done and thank you!

Very comfortable, Lovely white towels and bed linen. Spacious kitchen and good appliances.

Philip

Enjoyed the weekend with the family every thing we wanted was there except the weather but we still had a great time

The cottage was very well equipped and in a lovely location. Perfect for exploring the area which is beautiful. Lots of space and different areas to sit and be social or take time out if you need to. Wonderful

On arrival it was clear that there was a problem with the dishwasher. The owner came and checked it, but it appears the pump had failed. On our return from a day out a new dishwasher had been installed.

Elizabeth

The cottage was very comfortable and well equipped with everything youd need for a family holiday. The location was peaceful and relaxing with a variety of places to visit. The weather was not particularly kind to us so it was lovely to be able to relax in the hot tub at the end of the day

Garden is a particular bonus. Its a large area with lots of shaded areas if you dont want to spend time in the sun and more than one seating option for outdoor eating

Maybe some stronger sidelights in main room rather dark

The cottage was everything and more. Lloyd has a lovely set up and I would recommend it to anyone. It was such a lovely break and we didnt want to come home. Thank you Lloyd we will be definitely be in touch.

Jonathan

Beautiful house with lovely gardens. Owner attentive and on hand to resolve any problems, would highly recommend this house.

Excellent large family house.

We stayed here as part of a large family group. Nine adults and three children plus a dog. The property is plenty big enough and very comfortably furnished. The owners are nearby and ready to deal with any problems. Would recommend.

Adrian

Excellent host and facilities that are in a very welcoming area. Especially impressed with the cottages facilities and cleanliness.

I found having to pay for wood and kindling irritating. It required cash which I seldom have and soured my experience on arriving. Surely this should be included in the fee which is not cheap!

Kirsten

The Hot tub is a real highlight as is the open fire place. Already planning to come back.

Really fantastic accommodation. ...perfect for family get togethers or a break with friends.

Charlotte

We had the most fantastic time, the rooms and facilities far exceeded our expectations and we cannot wait to come back!

Wonderful value for money

I can honestly say this was a perfect place to stay. We were the first to stay in one of the new cabins and it?s finished fantastically. High standard with a very welcoming reception. Very well positioned for days out to various locations with a peaceful and safe environment for the family. The privacy is well thought out between the lodges and it is all well maintained. I wouldn?t hesitate to stay here again if we visit the area as rarely do you manage to stay in this country in such a wonderful location for such fantastic value.

Adelle

What a gem this cottage is! ! Set on grounds amongst several lodges and smaller cottages this isn't mentioned in the description, & having read reviews before our trip this concerned us but you have total privacy and are totally undisturbed so don't be put off the actual grounds that Shells cottage is nestled in is beautiful exceptionally large garden area with fabulous outdoor eating space, with BBQ! Plenty of room inside too I was holidaying with my mum, sister and our families 11 in total and couldn't fault our time there! A huge library of books available, board games & DVDs there too. We had an issue with the hot tub our fault but Lloyd was there immediately to rectify. Everything is of a high quality beddingtowels etc. We loved every second of our holiday and looking forward to returning next year, I would highly recommend this cottage.

Linda e

Just great property with everything we needed

Highly recommend this cottage We were 7 adults and 5 kids and there is plenty of room for us all. Hottub was cleaned daily by the owner. We had one issue with one of the room heaters not working, I called the owner at 10 pm and he came and made it function without any delays. the shells cottage, you will get lots of privacy with no one overlooking the property. we visited blue anchor beach 15 min drive which I highly recommend otherwise we spent most of the time in the lovely cottage!

The fact that there was nothing to even think about moaning or complaining about. THANK YOU

The cottage was excellent and the facilities first rate however, more effort could be made to recycle rubbish and more rubbish bags provided.

Beautiful location, surprised to see other holiday let's on site, thought shell's cottage was on its own, don't kniw whether that is mentioned in write up, if not should be. As it happened other properties not occupied but wouldnt like it in peak of summer months with loads of kids running wild round by shell's when you are relaxing in tub!! Shell's cottage perfect for our requirements

Joanne

A perfect place to spend Christmas. The kitchen was wellequipped for a gathering of 9 adults and there was plenty of seating in the lounge. The description sort of gives the impression that there is a separate dining room this is not the case, it is open plan with the lounge which did mean 9 adults couldnt get away from each other anywhere! However, the hot tub is huge and a perfect place for everyone to relax. Lloyd cleans and checks it every morning so it was always lovely. I would stay here again.

Adrienne

Beautiful house, lovely garden and hot tub in very nice surroundings. Plenty of space for the whole family. We even managed to arrange the weather so a lovely family holiday. The house was very cosy so would make a good winter venue as well.

Everything as advertised. Ample space for our family of 10. Lovely towels and bedding. Well equipped throughout. Only one drawback, the wardrobe in one of the double bedrooms extreme left next to Shower room could not be used as it smelt extremely mouldy and had to be kept tight shut. Could have caused an asthma problem if a vulnerable person used that room. Needs a new wardrobe.

We all had a wonderful time at Shell's Cottage. Every effort was made to make us feel comfortable, so that there was space for all our needs. You made a great effort to cater for everyone. Our 7 year old had great fun on the keyboard, the kitchen was extremely well appointed and easy to use. The attention to detail was excellent and the hot tub was a welcome luxury at the end of the day.

The owner was very helpful. We had a great holiday.

Graham

On arrival and during our stay, we were greeted by Gemma, who made sure that we knew how to contact her for any reason. Lloyd also met with us several times and was also extremely helpful and informative, creating a friendly and laidback atmosphere. We were not troubled by any other guests on site as the cottage is in a very private location. Facilities are excelent and ideal for family gatherings. This was our second stay at Shells cottage and will, hopefully, not be the last.

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Attractions Near Shells Cottage

While there'll be plenty to keep you entertained an Shells Cottage itself, if you plan to get out and about and see some of what Somerset has to offer, here are some of the nearby attractions you can enjoy during your stay. Please note that some of these activities and days out are paid and it's always a good idea to book in advance to secure your place where applicable.

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The Walled Gardens of Cannington - TA5 2HA

about 12 Miles

The Walled Gardens of Cannington offer a range of attraction for adults and children alike. The grown ups will love to wander around the beautiful gardens taking in the stunning floral displays while the children will enjoy the garden games, nature trails and open space to run around. The site also has a picnic area and exhibitions and workshops can be enjoyed at peek times of the year.

Brean Leisure Park - TA8 2QY

about 17 Miles

Brean Leisure Park in Somerset is the place to head for family fun. The site has over 130 rides and attractions with something for all ages and abilities. Adults and children alike will love the more traditional fairground rides which include waltzes, roller coasters and of course dodgems! Older kids and teenagers on the hunt for white knuckle attractions can try out the terrifying 'XTreme' ride - 130ft of exciting twists turns and drops. For younger children the Canoe River is one of the most popular rides and the whole family can team up to enjoy the Laser Quest. Other facilities at the park include a Snack Bar serving tasty food to go, a Restaurant for a relaxing sit down dinner and an Amusement Arcade with slot machines and video games.

Seaquarium - LL30 1BL

about 20 Miles

The very unique Seaquarium in Western Super Mare is a fantastic site based on a beach surrounded by 3 miles of sand offering an educational and fun experience for the whole family. The site is packed with marine life from all over the world and has an amazing Underwater tunnel where visitors can view Sharks and Sting Rays There are also several open top displays allowing closer inspection of the elegant Rays as well as other creatures. Special events take place throughout the year in high season including talks and crafting sessions.

Court Farm Country Park - BS27 3QW

about 23 Miles

The award wining Court Farm Country Park is the ideal all weather attraction with over 25000sq ft of playgrounds and attractions which are all undercover. Come rain or shine this place is perfect for families and children can really let of steam while adults have some time to relax. The site has several large and safe areas for fun and games, a stunning Adventure Castle with slides and ball pools and a range of small fairground rides. There are also educational shows to see including Milking Show and the twice daily Bottle Feeding Show.

Exmoor Zoo - EX31 4SG

about 24 Miles

Exmoor Zoo is described as a "family zoo" on their website and it certainly makes a great day out for families. There are many exotic and rare animals as well as birds to see which are living in natural surroundings. Some recent improvements at the zoo include a new 5 metre tower at the cheetahs and raised walkways at the "beast". There is also a new viewing platform over the sitatunga. As well as the amazing animals to experience there are regular fun activities such as face painting, daily events and zoo trails.

Mendip Outdoor Pursuits - BS40 7UF

about 26 Miles

Mendip Outdoor Pursuits is the perfect place for an action packed day of fun and is recommended for families with children aged 8 and over. The fantastic setting could hardly be better far activities such as Abseiling, Archery, Climbing, Caverning and Canoeing. The site also has a fantastic assault course. Family friendly activities include Raft Building and Nature Walks and environmental bush craft sessions.

North Devon Farm Park - EX32 7ET

about 28 Miles

North Devon Farm Park is a haven for wildlife and has a fantastic location making it the perfect place for a day out during the summertime. As well as gorgeous scenery, picnic areas and plenty of space for children to play the park offers a Play Area, Tea Room serving local produce, a Petting Zoo where little ones will love meeting the affectionate animals and Nature tTails. There is also a Play Area.

Combe Martin Wildlife and Dinosaur Park - EX34 0NG

about 28 Miles

Combe Martin Wildlife and Dinosaur Park is a big hit with families and has a wonderful setting within 26 acres of Sub Tropical grounds. During a stroll around the site you will encounter so of the worlds most endangered animals and also take a peek back to prehistoric times when Dinosaurs roamed the earth. The park is home to the worlds only full size animatronic Tyrannosaurus Rex as well as Lions, Wolves, Sea Lions, Meerkats and many other species, Top attractions include the amazing Sea Lion Shows, Falconry Display and Sea Lion Swims.