Walnut Cottage in Somerset | Cottage With a Hot Tub

About Walnut Cottage

This modern barn conversion is set on the higher slopes at Shells, a collection of holiday cottages set in several acres of grounds in rural countryside near the Somerset village of Washford. Complete with private garden and hot tub, this Washford cottage has lovely rural views and is ideal for a group of four looking for a relaxing holiday near the coast.

All the rooms are on the ground floor and the open plan living room of this Washford cottage is made attractive by the vaulted beamed ceiling, plentiful windows and laminate flooring throughout. The two bedrooms of this Washford cottage share a stylish Italian marble-lined wet room with underfloor heating.

At the rear of the cottage there is a fully covered private hot tub, serviced daily by the owners . (British and Irish Spa and , providing an extra special touch for your relaxing holiday near the sea.

There is also Clay Pigeon Shooting, Archery and Co2 Pistol Shooting for larger groups to enjoy (advance bookings only, contact for more information.) The pretty port of Watchet, two miles away, is an ideal place to wander the shops, explore the coast path or visit the Tropiquaria zoo. The North Somerset Coast Path provides spectacular walking, the historic village of Dunster offers a NT-owned castle which dominates the narrow winding cobbled streets of the village, and families will probably want to enjoy the fun at the beach resort of Minehead, a 15 minute drive from this Washford cottage, with a sandy beach, promenade lined with arcades and shops, plus a departure station for the West Somerset steam railway.

A luxury Washford cottage near the North Somerset coastal area and Exmoor. Note: This property is near to Refs.

11459, 13806, 16587 and 16588, together they sleep 36.

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Need To Know

Eco electric radiators
Electric oven and halogen hob, microwave, fridge, under-counter freezer, washing machine, iron and ironing board, hairdryer, dishwasher, Smart TV with Freeview, Netflix (please bring your own login details)
, Satellite WiFi
Fuel and power included in rent
Bed linen and towels included in rent
Travel Cot on request (Cot bedding not provided)
Off road parking for 2 cars
Private patio garden at rear, with hot tub, seating and BBQ
One well-behaved dog welcome
Sorry, no smoking
Shop 2 miles and pub 1.5 miles
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

Cottages Near Walnut Cottage

Shells Cottage

0 Miles

South West of England » Somerset

Sleeps 12

Pets 1

Hot Tub

Bedrooms: 6

A fabulous detached thatched cottage in rural location close to Exmoor and the pretty port of Watchet. Large garden and ample walks from the doorstep. Washford 1.0 miles.

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Orchard Cottage

0 Miles

South West of England » Somerset

Sleeps 4

Pets 1

Hot Tub

Bedrooms: 2

A fabulous stylish luxury barn conversion with hot tub, wooden veranda and orchard garden. Excellent location for exploring Exmoor and the North Somerset coastal villages.

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Ash Lodge

0 Miles

South West of England » Somerset

Sleeps 4

Pets 1

Hot Tub

Bedrooms: 2

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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Hazel Lodge

0 Miles

South West of England » Somerset

Sleeps 4

Pets 1

Hot Tub

Bedrooms: 2

A large luxury chalet with private hot tub, beams, woodburner. Shared grounds of several acres, beaches 2 miles.

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The Linhay

0 Miles

South West of England » Somerset

Sleeps 9

Pets 1

Hot Tub

Bedrooms: 4

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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The Old Byres

0 Miles

South West of England » Somerset

Sleeps 16

Pets 1

Hot Tub

Bedrooms: 8

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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Cherry Lodge

0 Miles

South West of England » Somerset

Sleeps 2

Pets 1

Hot Tub

Bedrooms: 1

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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Elm Lodge

0 Miles

South West of England » Somerset

Sleeps 4

Pets 1

Hot Tub

Bedrooms: 2

An elegant retreat resting on the outskirts of the village of Williton. Ground-floor accommodation. Woodburner. WiFi. Hot tub. Watchet 2.2 miles.

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Oak Lodge

0 Miles

South West of England » Somerset

Sleeps 4

Pets 1

Hot Tub

Bedrooms: 2

A lodge-style retreat set on the outskirts of the village of Williton. Hot tub. Woodburner. WiFi. Watchet 2.2 miles.

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The Retreat

0 Miles

South West of England » Somerset

Sleeps 2

Pets 1

Hot Tub

Bedrooms: 1

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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Walnut Cottage Reviews

Walnut Cottage was everything we expected and more. The views were spectacular and the whole surroundings were very well maintained and we loved it that much we would recommend and go again. This property is a credit to the owners.

Darren

Great property location to get out and explore both ends of the coast. A nice mix of old barn style fixtures and gadgets Netflix and internet and hot tub is a great bonus at the end of the day. Main bed for be a bit too soft otherwise a great find.

Lovely little Cottage, Quiet, private and very peaceful, We would happily go and stay there again.

2nd visit to this cottage and both visits were excellent, site is wonderful, cottage is brilliant and the hot tub is a bonus, will certainly be coming back.

Lynette Eileen

Had a lovely relaxing week in a lovely setting. Staff were friendly, the jacuzzi was wonderful and lovely and clean. The cottage was very clean and adequate as we were out most days. The garden area was nice and had both shade and sun.

Very nice cottage in a lovely setting. Loved the wildlife. Location was good for us. Well maintained , very private perfect for us.

Walnut cottage can be summed up in one word. Perfect. We had a great time and wish we had booked 2 weeks instead of one. The whole idea of Mum and myself was to have a peaceful and relaxing week after what has been a very stressful year for us. Peace and relaxation was exactly what we got. We can't wait to come back.

Carolyn

Lovely property in quiet setting, we had a very nice relaxing week

The cottage was suberb, lovely and clean and within easy reach of fantastic beaches. My only criticism as such, is that as it was dog friendly, that the gardens be enclosed . This wasnt a big problem by any means but more if a preference on our part as it is easier just to let the dogs out rather than having to put them on a lead.

Stephanie

Lovely property, great hot tub! The location is really convenient and the cottage has all the facilities you need. Great staff onsite and I would highly recommend booking here!

Hayley

We loved our stay and enjoyed the location. The cottage was as described in the advert. A minor point with the oven, there didnt seem to be a way of telling it was up to temperature.

Gillian

We think that the proximity of the nearest pub should be more accurate in the description as it is more than a mile.

A lovely cottage in a great location

The cottage is in a lovely position with beautiful views. We had a very enjoyable time in this well kept and cosy cottage and although the mornings were quite cold with frost on the ground we were never cold at all. The hot tub was a very enjoyable bonus as were the televisions in every room. The only small quibble I have is that we could have done with a proper freezer, not just a small part of the fridge, but we managed and we were there for nearly two weeks.

How likely are you to recommend us? 7 out of 10 How would you rate your stay? 4 out of 5 Facilities 4 out of 4 Accuracy of the listing 4 out of 4 Comfort 4 out of 4

Water pressure was none existent so having a shower was nearly impossible, the water pressure good for 90120 seconds then turned to a dribble. Not the end of the world but after a 10 mile hike its good to have a refreshing shower. The owners were very polite but stayed in the background, We turned up early and the cottage was clean and empty so we went in, the owner did turn up an hour later and we were unpacked and settled and to their credit didnt make an issue about it, which meant a lot as it was raining heavily and to have had to sit in the car for two hours wouldnt have been great.

Advertised as being within a mile of a pub but in reality the cottage is nowhere near either of the two local pubs and certainly not walking distance especially after dark. Please change the description to be more accurate.

Robert

The cottage was in an excellent location for sightseeing in Somerset and beyond. Plenty of good pubs locally to eat out. Hot tub was a real hit.

Perfect location. Lovely and cosy cottage, has absolutely everything you could need. Exceptionally clean. Lovely family holiday in a quiet and private setting.

Beautiful site and lovely cottage no complaints at all and would definitely recommend

I think you delivered everything you stated. Modern comfy furnishings.

Had a week away at the end of November to spend some time walking along the coast and exploring Exmoor. The location of the site was ideal for this being a short drive from Dunster and the coast. Accommodation was excellent as it was warm and comfortable with everything we needed. The site was lovely and quiet. The hot tub was ideal for relaxing after many hours of walking and it was checked and maintained each day by Dan or by Louis the site owner. We had a really pleasant and relaxing stay.

Jennifer

The site was lovely and clean. All cottages were sited to be very private. Cottage was exceptionally clean with lovely facilities. The hot tub was a bonus. It was cleaned every morning. It would be nice if the garden was fenced so you could let your dog out whilst you sat in the sun.

Josephine

Walnut Cottage is delightful, we have been 6 times we love it so much, very dog friendly. Lloyd and Lyne wonderful hosts, nothing to much trouble. Lovely places to visit especially Dunster Castle. We shall be booking again very soon.

Cottage was beautiful and kept in lovely grounds. Although several cottages together it felt private. Lloyd kept the hot tub clean. They even provided you with 4 sun loungers. Overall it was a lovely holiday in a beautiful location

The cottage was just what we needed, quiet, private and in a lovely setting. Only a few miles from the delightful village of Watchet and stunning bay and beach at Blue Anchor. We are already booking to go back. Thank you

Spotless top to bottom lovely time

Josephine

This is our 4th visit to Walnut Cottage, it's always so lovely to go back and see Lloyd and Sharon they are so kind nothing to much trouble. I highly recommend a visit . We hope to go back again later in the year

A lovely cottage, well equipped, maintained and spotlessly clean. Would definitely stay again

We felt for the price and in a house sleeping four adults one single roll of toilet paper was not enough. We had to ask for a second which was embarrassing! Also in a cottage with a hot tub more than one towel per adult was definitely needed. Or we ought to be advised to bring our own. There was a washing machine but no dryer so couldn't even wash them. On arrival we had no light... Which was quickly sorted but still not a good first impression. Then shortly after we lost water too. The site manager came in to fix this issue but we were sat having dinner and he worked around us in quite a small space, climbing a ladder millimetres away from my plate. Not good!

Sharon

Quiet and peaceful with plenty of lovely walks. Advertised very accurate with all information we required. Second time stayed and booked with walnut cottage and would still go back again. Our third time booked with Sykes cottages and would book again plenty of places and areas to go. Very good all round company thanks again

Veronica

The comfort of the cottage was great. The hot tub was amazing and lovely and private. The kitchen was well equipped but lacked a decent dinner plate, we had to go out and buy four plates to serve our dinner on. Other than that, couldn't fault it.

Lovely Cottage and hot tub, really enjoyed our stay, very quiet, just what we needed.

Tracey

It's was the most stess free holiday I have ever had . My family enjoyed it the hot tub was fantastic and it was great for Nuala the German Shepherd had the greatest time ever So good that we hope to come again twice next year thank you very much

A lovely quiet spot. Clean and cosy cottage. Could hear the peacocks and monkeys from the nearby zoo in the morning. Hot tub particularly welcome after long days spent walking. Gemma was welcoming and helpful. Garden might be improved by enclosed fencing for those visitors like us who have a dog. A great base in which you can explore the local area and we left feeling relaxed and rejuvinated !

Rebecca

The position of the cottage is perfectly private and we felt at ease about our two excited boys playing outside without upsetting people in nearby cottages. The facilities within the cottage were outstanding, even down to pegs for the washing line, washing up liquid, every type of utensil, pot and pan so that if you wanted to make a full dinner you had the means to do so. I was very pleased to see mattress and pillow protectors on all beds although I did bring my own waterproof one for my youngest who occasionally gets caught short at night. As well as the standard dustpan and brush, there was a vacuum cleaner and mop and bucket. We even had boxes of games to play as a family. We all enjoyed having underfloor heating in the wet room along with a heated towel rail. Quite simply, it's the most well equip cottage we have ever stayed in. The location of the cottage is great, and very accessible to the main routes around the South West, so day trips were trouble free, and there is a lot to see and do in the area. We found the owners friendly and helpful, and there if you needed them. We really enjoyed our stay and would definitely stay here again if we chose to holiday in the area again.

Michael

We had a great relaxed holiday in our home away from home. It had a huge welcoming feel from when you pull into the driveway. We were given a warm welcome from the start. The cottage and hot tub were very clean. I would recommend this place to everyone and hope to visit again ourselves.

The owner was happy to help with anything we wanted, he was on hand if we needed help. The cottage was spotless and we and our dogs were made to feel welcome. The location was excellent and we enjoyed trips out to the local amenities. We enjoyed a visit to the coast and also Taunton. The cottage was all on one level which was great for my mum and our dogs. Lovely restful week and would visit again.

A little worn in general with furniture but comfortable. A small welcome pack or at least a cleaning product would be nice. Garden chairs need replacing. Windows needed cleaning. Hot tub fabulous. Gemma brilliant. Nothing too much trouble. A credit to the team at Shells Cottages.

Well located, small, single story holiday let with little garden

Walnut cottage was really nice. Site manager Gemma was fabulous - great host and always available. Hot tub was the real selling point to this cottage, well maintained and a very wise investment. Cottage was mostly clean and well equipped. However there are one or two things to note. The garden is not enclosed so dog owners be wary that the 'quick wee' at night requires a lead for roaming pups. The grey gravel surrounding the cottages and parking areas is very dusty and makes a bit of a mess inside. In terms of size, although this is a four person, two bedroom holiday cottage the beds in the second bedroom are bunks and they are small. Probably suitable for a family with little children. The bed in the main bedroom is a double divan with no head board and felt particularly small. It's also on wheels. So if you like to sit up and read in bed you will probably scoot across the room like we did! Completely understand selling a cottage on a website with nice photos but the little touches weren't evident. No cushions on the bed, just the 'no dogs on sofa' cushion, no throws, no little touches in the bathroom as per photos etc. As for cleanliness it was all pretty nice and clean but we did notice huge cobwebs on the skylights that had clearly been there for some time, the coffee table was sticky. Just little things really and nothing so significant it spoilt our holiday but maybe just not quite meeting expectation of a 'luxury' cottage. It is well located for things to do, most of which are at least partially dog friendly. Dunster Castle gardens was a favourite and the Torre cider farm. All in all a nice relaxing break.

Adrian

The whole experience was a pleasure, from the moment we arrived till the moment we left. Gemma the site manager made us welcome and was helpful and available for advice and information on the local area. My wife and I would have no hesitation in recommending Shell Cottages to anyone.

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Attractions Near Walnut Cottage

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