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Garden View

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4.8
out of 5
Cornwall » Wellington
Sleeps up to 4
Pets 1
Hot Tub
Bedrooms: 2

Immerse yourself in the quintessential charm of a thatched cottage with Garden View, a picturesque retreat nestled in the serene lower slopes of the Blackdown Hills. This Grade II listed property offers a tranquil escape for up to four guests, with two tastefully appointed bedrooms and the luxury of two modern shower rooms.

The cottage boasts a cosy sitting room with an electric flame-effect fire, perfect for unwinding after a day of exploration. The well-equipped kitchen/diner invites you to prepare and enjoy home-cooked meals.

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About Garden View

Immerse yourself in the quintessential charm of a thatched cottage with Garden View, a picturesque retreat nestled in the serene lower slopes of the Blackdown Hills. This Grade II listed property offers a tranquil escape for up to four guests, with two tastefully appointed bedrooms and the luxury of two modern shower rooms.

The cottage boasts a cosy sitting room with an electric flame-effect fire, perfect for unwinding after a day of exploration.

The well-equipped kitchen/diner invites you to prepare and enjoy home-cooked meals. Step outside to discover a spacious garden, where you can relax or indulge in the bubbling hot tub while surrounded by the peaceful countryside.

With off-road parking for convenience and welcoming one well-behaved dog, this ground-floor accommodation is an idyllic base for couples or families seeking a blend of rustic allure and modern comforts.

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Helpful Info To Get More From Your Stay

What do guests love about this accommodation?

Guests adored the beautiful, tranquil setting of the cottage, with its stunning views and peaceful atmosphere. The hot tub was a highlight, offering relaxation amidst the countryside. The property's cleanliness, comfort, and top-notch facilities received high praise, while the responsiveness and friendliness of the owners added to the delightful experience. The cottage's proximity to scenic walks and attractions, along with its dog-friendly nature, made it a perfect family getaway.

Getting there

To get to Garden View, if driving, take the M5 motorway and exit for Wellington. For rail travellers, the nearest train station is Taunton, with taxi services available for the onward journey.

Nearby Essentials

During your stay, you'll have convenient access to a selection of nearby amenities, including some of the area's tastiest takeout options. Click any of the postcodes for a map along with handy driving instructions and the fastest route from your accommodation.
Service Distance (miles) Postcode
Pharmacy 2.8 milesTA21 8SN
Train station (Taunton) 7 milesTA1 1QP
Pub 2.8 milesTA21 8SN
Dog walk 0.5 mileslocal area
Supermarket 2.8 milesTA21 8SN
Indian takeaway (Spice Villa) 2.8 milesTA21 8SN
Chinese takeaway (Dragon House) 2.8 milesTA21 8SN
Italian takeaway (Pizzeria) 2.8 milesTA21 8SN

For families with Kids

This destination is excellent for families, with a secure garden for children to play in and a variety of family-friendly attractions nearby. The local area offers horse-seeing opportunities and the cottage's proximity to beaches and parks ensures plenty of fun activities for the little ones.

Is Garden View A good location for couples?

For couples seeking a romantic getaway, this destination offers a secluded and peaceful setting. Nearby, you can enjoy intimate days out exploring the Jurassic coastline, quaint towns, and scenic countryside walks, perfect for creating cherished memories together.

Dining and Cafes

Close to the accommodation, you'll find a variety of dining options including 'The Vintage Inn' (01823 662143), 'The Green Dragon' (01823 662203), and 'The Martlet Inn' (01823 400262), all offering delightful menus and a warm atmosphere.

Within walking distance of your cottage

A short walk away you'll find scenic countryside walks, local shops for essentials, and traditional inns and pubs offering a taste of Somerset's hospitality.

Quickfire FAQs

Does the accommodation include a hot tub?

Yes, the cottage features a luxurious hot tub located in the garden, offering guests a relaxing experience with views of the surrounding countryside.

Is the property pet-friendly?

Yes, the property welcomes one well-behaved dog, making it an ideal choice for pet owners looking to enjoy a holiday with their furry friend.

How many bedrooms does the cottage have?

The cottage boasts two beautifully decorated bedrooms, one with a king-size bed that can be converted into twins upon request, and another with a double bed and an en-suite shower room.

Is there parking available on-site?

Yes, there is off-road parking available for two cars, ensuring guests have a convenient and secure place to park their vehicles during their stay.

Are there any garden or outdoor areas?

The cottage features a spacious garden with a lawn and gravelled area, complete with outdoor furniture, allowing guests to relax and enjoy the natural beauty of the surroundings.

Can I find shopping and dining options nearby?

The nearest shop and pub are located just a short drive away in the outskirts of Wellington town centre, providing guests with easy access to local amenities and dining options.

Garden View Reviews

Barrie
A delightfully peaceful location in a glorious part of Somerset. An unique thatched property which could have come from a picture postcard. Only one query what is the breed of the five chickens that wander around the front lawn in the morning?
Andrew
From arriving we were both blown away by how perfect the exterior of the cottage looked, and were as equally thrilled when we went inside. Lots of space and loads of storage in the kitchen, bedrooms and living room. The weather turned colder, we were concerned that previous reviews had said that the cottage was cold, this wasnt our experience at all, we were toasty warm throughout the cottage. Fred checked with us to see if we were warm enough and if we needed the heating turning up more, which we didnt. The hot tub, under a very starry sky, was wonderful after a busy day. Being close to the Devon boarder, it was great for us visiting family in Devon plus exploring Somerset coast and attractions including the West Somerset Railway. Were already planning our return to such idyllic surroundings.
Robert
The cottage is the most amazing getaway you could wish for. everything is provided and it's in excellent condition Loved the hot tub in the beautiful private gardens This house is really dog friendly and the fantastic owners made us so welcome. The nearest pub is a five minute drive away . All in all a wonderful break .
This is a beautiful house in a very peaceful part of the world. If you want to switch off and have a complete rest this is the place for you. The hot tub was lovely and the seating area outside was very relaxing. The host introduced herself and was very friendly and helpful. You can however drive to different places quite easily from this property. Would recommend and would love to stay again .
Lovely place, the only thing what was wrong was the door frame were low and my parent is tall and hit his head couple of times, was nothing said on advert about this and nothing warning you to mind your head. You can also hear people above you, altho this didnt bothered us. It's a gorgeous cottage tho and owners are lovely, welcoming and do go that Extra mile. We enjoyed are stay x
Garden view is a beautiful and extremely comfortable cottage. It is an ideal base for seeing the Dorset coast and north Devon coast with all of the countryside of Somerset in between. Plenty of places to eat just a short drive away but the cottage has a full size kitchen if you want to stay in and cook with a lovely farm shop about 10 minutes drive away. Fred the owner is welcoming and gave us lots of ideas for places to visit.
Caroline
Our fourth visit and plan to return. A very special place
Melissa
We loved this cottage so much. It was absolutely perfect!
Gillian
We just returned from our holiday at this cottage and would definitely stay here again. It was so peaceful and comfortable and thoroughly enjoyed our stay. We used the hot tub in the evenings and what a view from the hot tub a beautiful garden full of flowers. Fresh flowers were in every rooms and the smell was lovely. We met Fred the host on the first day of our holiday and explained that we had forgotten our dogs heart tablets and asked if he knew of a vet that he could recommend and with his help we managed to get them supplied through the vets that he used after obtaining a prescription from our vet this is over and beyond every day service. I would feel happy to recommend this cottage to friends and family.
Katarina
Absolute magical place. We stayed 3 nights, with 2 kids and our dog. Place is clean and beautifully done. Owners are friendly and helpful. Will recommend this place to all people we know as we really enjoyed every minute there.
We were very happy overall with this stay. I would like to offer some ideas 1, Was very difficult to find initially. No google. Might be useful to place a ping as a QR code on the internet site. 2, Should highlight the keybox code in the intro email. 3, A clothes dryer would be great. 4, Some maintenance issues were attended to very promptly both in direct call to Skys and later in person with owners. 5, You may wish to trim the apple tree branches within the driveway as these impede damage free parking for all cars needing this at the site. Otherwise really enjoyed the stay. Sorry about the glass. We will be coming back. Thank you.
The heating is controlled by the owners and is not on all day. Our week was cold and wet and we chose to stay in a lot, but we felt very cold. Yes, there is a hot air heater in the lounge, but it was noisy and didn't offer the warmth we required. There were a couple of problems with the showers which were sorted out promptly and apologetically. As stated in the blurb, the owners live upstairs. Quite a bit of noise could be heard. For some reason, the master bedroom, with the ensuite and heated wet room, had the smaller bed. We chose to use the bedroom with the king size bed. The ensuite shower room for this bedroom was unheated. The hot tub was wonderful and the garden is beautiful.
Fantastic quiet location, lovely cottage, warm and cosy. Very comfy beds, we had fantstic break with our dog. We will come back.Thank you
A beautiful cottage in tranquil surroundings. Gorgeous walks for our four legged family member, and loads of days out only a short drive away including Steam Trains, harbours, the beautiful Jurassic coastline and some gorgeous towns too and all very dog and child friendly!. Our little one loved it so much hes not stopped asking when we will be going back and if we can pop to see the horses again tomorrow. We cant recommend this place highly enough. It really was the perfect family break.
Delightful location, a wonderful feeling of privacy and comfort. Kindly responsive owner. Everything as advertised I would recommend this property to anyone.
Angela
Garden View is a stunning cottage full of charm. If you want peace, quiet and a place to sit back, relax and unwind, this will be the place for you. Close to some good pubs with nice food short drive, and brilliantly located for exploring Somerset, Devon, Dorset and North Cornwall longish drive. Thanks to Fred and Margo for making our stay so welcoming.
Caroline
This was our third visit and we are already planning next year . Just love it we came home totally chilled.
Andrea
Beautiful cottage in a stunning setting. Owners very helpful and friendly.
We had a fantastic holiday which was so peaceful and relaxing after going out and about exploring the gorgeous scenery Devon has to offer. Facilities were top notch and beds really comfortable so we all had a brilliant nights sleep. Definitely recommend staying there and would go back again.
Absolutely beautiful place to stay, very homely would definitely recommend!
George
Lovely spot, off the beaten track though easy to reach, TauntonWellington a few minutes drive. Facilities first class, comfortable, warm, well equipped, surrounded by fields, farm animals and super walks.
Wonderful cottage in a beautiful secluded and peaceful location, but conveniently positioned to visit both the North Somerset and DevonDorset coasts, Glastonbury, Wells, Taunton. We had a lovely restful stay and would highly recommend it.
Nicole
Fred and Margo were so helpful recommending places to stay. The cottage is nicely presented, quiet and within beautiful scenery. The hot tub is the icing on the cake. Great location with lots to do which is dog friendly. We will definitely be back.
Patrick
It was a beautiful cottage with a lovely garden. We liked to take the breakfast or the dinner in the garden smelling the pleasant smell of lavender. The cottage is ideal situated for discovering Devon an the south Somerset. The owners Margo and Fred were so friendly and had all ways good advices for things to do or for good pubs and restaurants! Es war ein sehr schnes Cottage mit einem wundervollen Garten. Wir genossen es, zu frhstcken oder zu Abend zu essen und dabei den Duft von Lavendel zu haben. Das Cottage ist ein idealer Ort, um Devon und Sdsomerset zu entdecken. Die Eigentmer Margo und Fred waren so freundlich und hatten stets gute Empfehlungen fr Unternehmungen oder fr ein gutes Pub oder Restaurant. Manu und Patrick aus Dresden
We found our holiday very relaxing if you want a quiet get away this is the place to go,its a great base point for exploring Somerset attractions. Both Fred and Margo were very welcoming and helpful.
A lovely cottage with a beautiful garden to relax in, nice cool cottage in the very warm weather we had. Very peaceful location considering its nice and close to the M5 for convenience, the owners are very friendly and helpful without being intrusive. The soundproofing is not completely quiet so you can hear upstairs a little and in their garden if that bothers you, we were OK with it. Nothing much in the kitchen so take any cooking ingredients you may want. Lots of attractions close by and lovely walks through woods from the cottage, nice to have the private hot tub. We had a lovely time and the dog enjoyed the garden, we would definitely return.
Haroon
We had a wonderful experience at this beautiful cottage. Fred and Margo were really welcoming and went out of there way to make sure we had a pleasant stay. We will definitely be back.
Caroline
Our second visit and will return again. Just perfect. Made to feel most welcome.
What a beautiful cottage, we had a peaceful stay in a fabulous setting. the garden and hot tub where so relaxing. Thank you for a great bank holiday weekend!
We have just returned from a wonderful, tranquil weeks holiday. Garden View Cottage is beautifully presented in gorgeous, peaceful countryside. The cottage itself is exactly what you would expect a country cottage to feel like with all the modcons, uniqueness and an added bonus of the wow factor. The garden offers great space for relaxation or a good run around for the dog or children. The garden is enclosed, although it does have a low brick wall at the end of it, so if your dog is an escape artist I would recommend tethering it. The cottage's location is fantastic for getting out and about. It's close enough to the M5, so you can whip up and down it to explore Somerset and North Devon. Thank you Fred and Margo for a lovely stay, we will be back soon.
Joanne
Loved our stay at garden view, the cottage was gorgeous with its thatched roof and we had lambs in the field at the back of our garden and a friendly horse and foal opposite. . so cute! The hot tub overlooking the countryside was great to relax in after a long dog walk! The garden isnt enclosed though so we had to make sure our dog was attached to a long lead any time she went outside but she loved it. She spent most of her time sat in the doorway watching the world go by.
Lovely holiday & excellent cottage only thing to let the whole experience down ... Lovely holiday & excellent cottage only thing to let the whole experience down is the good housekeeping bond of 350 still hasnt been refunded
Frances
We had a lovely week in this property. Ideally situated for our purposes. Dog walking and visiting family and friends in local area and further afield in Exeter and Bristol. Charming rural location and very peaceful. Our personal preference is for a bigger bed we chose the twins made up as a king and would have preferred a top quality mattress. Would certainly revisit. A welcoming and helpful host.
Christopher
We were generally very happy with our stay . The property itself is beautiful ! We had a very relaxing week, the owners were friendly ,polite and welcoming . We had small issues in that the property is listed as having super king size bed when the main bed is a double 54 , being that Im 67 and not far off 20 stone this was a bit of a squeeze so we actually ended up putting the single beds together in the second room to gain some extra space ! This in turn caused an issue as the ceilings are really low I kept banging my head ha ha so if youre tall be very careful
Matthew
We loved our stay at Garden View. Gorgeous property inside and out. Everything was clean and in working order. Very cosy, warm and relaxing. Hot tub was modern and luxurious. The owners were perfect. Extremely welcoming, friendly and assuring of our comfort there away from home. 100 book to stay here. Matt, Lauren, Siobhan and Gideon.
Just returned from a lovely relaxing week at Garden View. A beautiful cottage in a quiet location. Very comfortable and the hot tub is a great way to unwind after a day out exploring.
Very quiet relaxing cottage, just what was needed after a stressful time we all have had.
Melany
Very pretty cottage as per photos. Quiet nice location beautiful gardens. Fab shower rooms. Well stocked kitchen. Description did say 2 x super king i think only 1 was super king and the other was a king to my view. Rest was perfect.
Hannah
Excellent location for exploring Amazing Hosts
Owners were excellent, very helpful and kind, made our holiday just the best. Beautiful cottage, if anything the pictures don't do it justice, just stunning. Very central location, easy to get to all of Devon and Somerset from here. 7 year old and our dog very much catered for. Would absolutely return! 5 stars!
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Attractions Near Garden View

While there'll be plenty to keep you entertained an Garden View itself, if you plan to get out and about and see some of what Cornwall 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 13 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.
Crealy Great Adventure Park - EX5 1DR
about 20 Miles
This popular adventure park is full of thrills and excitement as well as having loads for younger children to take part in as well. The best theme park rides include the Tidal Wave log flume and Maximus the rollercoaster.  Other fantastic rides include the the New Vortex Watercoaster ride and the Queen Bess pirate ship.  Indoor fun is plentiful too with the Adventure Zone, the Magical Kingdom and Dina's Lost World.
Bicton Park and Gardens - EX9 7BJ
about 20 Miles
This year round attraction has been described as Devon's most magnificent historic gardens.  Located in the Otter Valley area of East Devon you can enjoy a fun day out in a picturesque setting. Highlights include historic Palm house, containing some of the world’s most endangered species and Bicton Woodland Railway - which takes you on a 25 minute journey through the lovely grounds.  For children there is a miniature village with mini golf, nature trail and indoor play area.
Brean Leisure Park - TA8 2QY
about 23 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.
Go Ape Exeter - EX6 7XS
about 27 Miles
Go Ape is the latest craze sweeping the UK offering thrilling adventure for energetic older children, teenagers and adults. With several sites across the UK, Go Ape aims to bring climbing and swinging fun the masses. The sites attractions include Tree Topping, Cargo Nets, Aerial Swings, Zip Wires and Climbing Walls. Suitable for children over 10 years old. Booking ahead is advised.
The Donkey Sanctuary - EX10 0NU
about 27 Miles
The Donkey Sanctuary is a working refuge for rescued Donkeys but is also a popular place for a day trip in South Devon. The site will appeal to animal lovers of all ages and gives visitors the chance to meet some of the friendly animals and also learn about the work done at the sanctuary. Visitors will also have the opportunity to adopt a Donkey.
Seaquarium - LL30 1BL
about 27 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 28 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.
Mendip Outdoor Pursuits - BS40 7UF
about 29 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.