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Orchard Cottage

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4.8
out of 5
Somerset » Washford
Sleeps up to 4
Pets 1
Hot Tub
This contemporary barn conversion is set amongst the apple trees at Shells, an attractive rural property near the pretty Somerset village of Washford.Set back from the road, this Washford cottage is one of several at Shells and is completely private, set in its own grounds.The modern open plan living area of this Washford cottage is extremely well equipped and opens onto a wide wooden veranda overlooking the orchard, where you can sit and listen to the merry birdsong.The bedrooms in this Washford cottage are all on ground level, with wooden laminate flooring, and the addition of a gorgeous Italian marble-lined wet room makes for stylish living.
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About Orchard Cottage

This contemporary barn conversion is set amongst the apple trees at Shells, an attractive rural property near the pretty Somerset village of Washford. Set back from the road, this Washford cottage is one of several at Shells and is completely private, set in its own grounds.

The modern open plan living area of this Washford cottage is extremely well equipped and opens onto a wide wooden veranda overlooking the orchard, where you can sit and listen to the merry birdsong. The bedrooms in this Washford cottage are all on ground level, with wooden laminate flooring, and the addition of a gorgeous Italian marble-lined wet room makes for stylish living.

Outside this Washford cottage there is a partially covered private hot tub, ideal for relaxing after a day out and about, taking part in the multitude of countryside activities in the area including fishing, golf, horse riding and walking the coastal path which starts at the pretty port of Watchet, 2 miles away. 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 is the historic village of Dunster, where the NT-owned castle towers over the narrow winding cobbled streets of the village. The family will love the beach resort of Minehead, a 15 minute drive from this Washford cottage, with a lengthy seafront, sandy beach, plenty of shops and a departure station for the West Somerset steam railway.

A fabulous Washford cottage in a perfect location for exploring the North Somerset coastal area and Exmoor. Note: This cottage is near to Refs.

11459, 914740, 16587 and 16588, together they sleep 36.

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A gorgeous modern cottage with hot tub, private patio and shared grounds of several acres. Beams, stone fireplace, woodburner. Beaches 2 miles.
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A touch of luxury at this modern holiday lodge near Washford, North Somerset coast. Open plan living room with beams, private hot tub, plenty of parking.
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High-quality cottage with four en-suite bedrooms, woodburning stove, games room and hot tub. Beaches close by. Watchet 2 miles.
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Superb hi-spec spacious barn conversion in village location near coast. Luxurious style with most bedrooms en-suite, private swimming pool, hot tub, sauna, games room. Off road parking. WiFi. Minehead 6 miles.
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This delightful, detached lodge is situated in Washford, Somerset. Open-plan living. Romantic. Hot tub. Watchet 2 miles; Minehead 6 miles.
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An idyllic stone annexe set in the village of Washford, Somerset. Ideal for couples. Fantastic countryside views. Hot tub. Watchet 2.4 miles; Minehead 6.9 miles; Wiveliscombe 10.8 miles.
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Orchard Cottage Reviews

Very peaceful and relaxing, cottage was spotless and comfortable, regular checking of the hot tub, lady attending hot tub was very polite and friendly. Will definitely go back.
Comfortable quiet cottage in beautiful surroundings. Not only a pear tree but two partridges! Unobtrusive cleaning of the hot tub concerns me about others weve used.
Richard
Great holiday home, well maintained and very clean. Only comment would be that the curtains in the bedrooms let in a lot of daylight.
Nice little cottage close to all kind of interesting places like Watchet, Dunster, Minehead. Its comfortable and quiet, the sounds of gibbons and a peacock at the background are funny and not annoying
Had a great 7 day break at orchid cottage, nice and quiet and the hot tub was great and cleaned every day. Thanks again for a superb week, try and get back in the summer
Carolann
The cottage is one of the best we have ever stayed in. Lloyd's team were exceptional in the cleanliness. There was everything you needed in the cottage. Lloyd is a fantastic host nothing was to much trouble. The surroundings were well kept and everything ran very smoothly. We will be back.thank you again for a great holiday. Carol and kevin Reynolds.
Stephen
Fantastic cottage with all the amenities you need with a lovely view and very quiet area so very relaxing and the extra bonus was the hot tub. Very close to beaches, countryside walks and other areas of interest. Would highly recommend.
A beautiful little cottage with everything you need and is perfect and private. Cannot recommend enough. We would go back one day. Thank you for making our holiday special.
Generally lived up to expectations. The cottage felt like a home from home. Spacious and comfortable except for the beds. WiFi was hit and miss. Hot tub excellent. Extremely clean, and everything was there when needed. On the one occasion we had a problem the toaster blew a fuse Loyd was over within 5 minutes to deal with it.
Lovely cottage and hot tub. Clean secluded but near lots of things to see and do. Definitely recommend
Lawrence
Beautiful cottage in pleasant surroundings and ideally situated to visit the nearby towns of Minehead and Dunster. Hot tub is a welcome addition. Our weeks stay was very enjoyable. Only negative is the two pubs close by cant be easily reached without using the main roads so a bit precarious at night. We opted for a local taxi company. Mark at Mr Cabs was excellent and reliable.
Geoffrey
Lovely surroundings. small and compact ideal for 3 adults and a dog.
Kirsty
Bed was abit soft for us and got abit hot.
We had a lovely stay nice and clean well situated its in a lovely area out dog absolutely loved it. We would definitely stay on there again..
Dennis
Reasonably priced accommodation in a very good location for exploring Exmoor. Hot tub a great addition.
Very well presented cottage in beautiful surroundings the Hot Tub was lovely and well maintained
Tammie
There was plenty to do in the local area, including visiting Watchet harbour and beaches, visiting Dunster village and castle and driving in to Minehead. The cottage was set in beautiful grounds and it was a bonus having a hot tub. It was also great that the cottage was dog friendly.
Jeanette
Everything you could think of was provided Lovely cottage with hot tub. Which was cleaned every day. Lloyd was on hand for anything that needed attention. The cottage we stayed in was a bit bijou for 4 adults but with the outside space it was fab , and sat out in the warm evenings. There are larger holiday accommodation at Shells .. Garden not enclosed but not over looked so private we had a dog so had to keep him on a lead . Dunster is a must to visit. We had trips out to the zoo across the road from cottage Minehead, Weston Super Mare , Lynton & Lynmouth beautiful Cheddar Gorge defo & Taunton Watchet for the Pebbles Pub & order your fish & chips from the chippy next door and eat them in the pub whilst having a cider .shout out to Dean !! Local taxi firm great and friendly they close at 22 00 All in all its a great accommodation setup and Lloyd, Lynn and the team are great , We will be re booking Thanks
Elizabeth
You are a dog friendly but there are no dog bins on site
Peaceful, spotlessly clean and family friendly
After a few stressful months we were the first family back in after lock down and I can hand on heart 100% assure all future visitors that the cottage and the wider site were spotlessly clean and maintained to a high standard. The hot tub was deep cleaned, as you would expect, between each booking but it was also cleaned each morning, ensuring it was as clean on our last day as day one. We were here for a week and the weather was fair all week with a couple of glorious days. Watchet is a lovely harbour town, the kids loved both the ice-cream and the crabbing in equal amounts. We had our dog with us and with this and certain restrictions still in place, activities were limited for us. We did use Somerset Adventures to do an Escape the Woods (think Escape Room), it was huge amounts of fun, even though we needed an embarrassing amount of clues from Ben who ran the activity. The games in the cottage were also used lots with Battleships and Rummikub being our favourites. Clearly we were also in the hot tub regularly too! I would highly recommend the White Horse Inn nearby. It is a beautiful pub set alongside the river; friendly, good value and the food was nice too! Overall an excellent holiday with some most lovely memories made, thank you to Lynn, Lloyd and the team!
Gareth
Beautiful location, exceptionally clean, helpful staff who gave us tips on places to visit, a wonderful and welcoming area. We loved the hot tub and that it was cleaned daily!
Sharon
It was a lovely place. Very clean and hot tub was very clean. The whole holiday was lovely
Monika
The hot tub was well maintained. It was a real pleasure to sit there in the evening. Kitchen well equipped. Nice place to relax
Very peaceful and relaxing
Michaela
Perfect place for a peaceful and relaxing holiday loved every thing about it
Lorraine
Quiet, comfortable cottage. Everything you would need for a peaceful holiday. Enjoyed the hot tub.
Kimberly
We arrived Saturday afternoon to be immediately greeted by young lady called Gemma. Gemma showed us around went through how everything worked including the Hot Tub. Its very peaceful & the wild life is great we even got to see a woodpecker. Very central to everything & Whatchit is wonderful little harbour. Also just around the corner there is the Cider farm. Again another must visit. Everyone is friendly & very helpful. We would definitely go back & recomend this wonderful place to both friends & family. We hope to go back later on this year
Great staff onsite, discreet but available at a moments notice if required. Well maintained, clean property.
The lodging was nice as well as the hot tub. The major problem I had was in leaving. The message that checkout was at 1000 am was delivered in several notices and in person the day before departure but because of a snow storm a day and half earlier I couldn't leave the property because you didn't plow the entrance road or driveway. I realize this snow storm was very unusual but you had a full day and half to arrange to have someone plow. I ended up shoveling out the driveway myself just so i could meet my plane. This took over 3 hours and it should have been your responsibility to clear your drive to the road, not mine. You shared several times your concern about how are the new guests going to get in yet very little concern over how I was going to leave.
Mr and Mrs
Best cottage on site. so quiet and private. Suprised there are not more reviews as this place is heaven. Hope to get to come back in the future. I had my 60th birthday here and enjoyed every minute. Thanks for a brilliant time and keep up the excellent work
Josephine
Fantastic cottage, we so enjoyed our stay and our little dog loved it. Certainly one of our best holidays. We hope to book again very soon. Thank you both very much.
Teresa
Great cottage, and excellent base. Will definitely be returning.
A first rate cottage allowing for peace and tranquillity. Much appreciated the work of the owner, who welcomed us and kept the excellent spa-bath operating. There was lots of space indoors and outdoors and it was ideal for our Labrador.
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Attractions Near Orchard Cottage

While there'll be plenty to keep you entertained an Orchard 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.