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Garden Cottage in stunning rural location but only 5 minutes from Taunton.

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Living area
Living area
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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TAUNTON
  • Woodlands Castle
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Museum of Somerset
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • County Cricket Ground
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Yeovilton (YEO-Royal Naval Air Station Yeovilton)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Family bedroom

2 Double Beds

Master bedroom

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Ensuite

Bathtub · Toilet

Shower room

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Garden Cottage in stunning rural location but only 5 minutes from Taunton.

Architect's own stylish and spacious hideaway in glorious countryside with 7 acres of garden, meadow, woodlands and ponds to explore. The sittingroom has a log burner to keep you cosy in the winter months (as well as a full central heating system of course). The kitchen is open planned, small but well equipped. There are 2 bedrooms; the master bedroom has a double bed, lots of space and an ensuite bathroom whilst the family room has 2 double beds with a shower room just across the sittingroom. Outside there is a large deck opening onto the garden and there is plenty of parking space close to the property. Sorry, we can't accept pets.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Taunton

Located in Taunton, this cottage is in a rural area. Bray's Cider & Farm Shop and Cricket St Thomas Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Blackdown Hills and West Sedgemoor Nature Reserve. Travelling with kids? Consider AJ'z Activity Centre, or check out an event or a game at The Cygnet Health Care Stadium.
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TAUNTON

What's nearby

  • Woodlands Castle - 4 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Museum of Somerset - 7 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Church of St Mary Magdalene - 7 min drive - 6.4 km
  • County Cricket Ground - 8 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Somerset Towpath - 11 min drive - 11.2 km

Getting around

  • Taunton Station - 18 min drive
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The New Mill - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Smilies Fish N Chips - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Flying Horse - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Garden Cottage in stunning rural location but only 5 minutes from Taunton. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Garden Cottage in stunning rural location but only 5 minutes from Taunton.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Garden Cottage in stunning rural location but only 5 minutes from Taunton.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Garden Cottage in stunning rural location but only 5 minutes from Taunton. located?

This family-friendly Taunton cottage is located in a rural location, within 3 mi (5 km) of Bray's Cider & Farm Shop and Woodlands Castle. Blackdown Hills and West Sedgemoor Nature Reserve are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Shirley M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Somerset in the Fall

Lovely property, beautiful views. So lucky with the weather for the time of year
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jean R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful haven

Lovely property with wonderful outside area to explore. Had a great time here
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Stay

Could not have wished for a better cottage to stay, in a location with grounds and views that invite you to wander and forget the world, yet in minutes there are all the amenities of a city. Perfect.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful setting

Great house, plenty of living space
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely quiet cottage

Garden Cottage is quiet and comfortable, Alan is a great host. A good find, we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terry C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely property with outstanding view. Extensive grounds to walk around. Great location to explore.

Perfect from start to finish and the hosts were lovely.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Lynda B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful View

A nice cottage with a beautiful view
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debs H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely get away

The cottage was very clean and had everything we needed. Great communication, helpful directions, very friendly. The very large garden is really something else, such a beautiful setting :)
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing break and amazing garden

Very relaxing break in rural Somerset. Warm and cosy property with two very large bedrooms and two bathrooms. Our kids aged 4,6 and 14 loved the gardens and the mini football pitch. Six acres to wander in and we saw a deer in the gardens which property.rerelaxed and
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicolai G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely peaceful setting

We loved our break here and our kids especially loved the huge garden, mini football pitch and ponds. Would hope to come back
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adrian R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Cosy Spot

Pleasant property with lovely views from all the principal rooms.Small kitchen space next to large dining and lounge area.Rural location.Fairly easy to find, even in the dark.Property nicely presented, with a homely feel.Snug and warm.Some of the local lanes are a bit narrow.But once out of the lanes onto the main roads ok.We hope to return in the summer to explore the area more.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annette T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved this comfortable cottage in a beautiful location

We loved this place. It had comfortable beds, great family spaces and a beautiful garden with a view across fields. One of the best homes I've stayed in, I highly recommend it for a calming break with space for the kids to play outside. I really didn't want to leave...
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Simon S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Place to Relax

Very nice property to just relax and take in the wonderful scenery. A bit off the beaten track and narrow lanes to get there but it is great to get away from the rush and just chill.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joy E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quo.concert

Found this lovely property on line and it’s a truly lovely place, it’s quite secluded but had easy access to Taunton, the gardens were really lovely and the place was very clean and comfy, I can recommend staying here, the only negative would be the lack of Netflix
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful and tranquil stay

Really relaxing and enjoyable break. The cottage had everything we needed and the gardens were beautiful. We had special visitors ( cat and dog) which were loved. by the kids. Would recommend this place as it's a perfect location to visit North Somerset and South Devon as well as Taunton and surrounding areas
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Simon D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Rural Idyll Near Taunton

We found the Garden Cottage spacious, well-equipped and clean, together with being an ideal base for beautiful walks in the Somerset countryside. Equally, Taunton and Wellington are a few minutes drive away. The Half Moon pub in the village is a short walk away, with a delicious Sunday lunch available at a very reasonable price. We fully recommend this property to families and small groups.
Stayed 12 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing with wonderful views and walks

The property is well equipped although some sharp kitchen knives would help in the kitchen. The rooms were spacious and the beds comfortable. Plenty of hot water and good heating.Great to sit in the garden or on the patio to look out over the garden and fields. Although out in the country it was very easy to get into Taunton to shop etc when needed. We stayed in March with lots of wind and rain and still enjoyed our stay. In the summer it will be wonderful if you want a quiet get away. Wifi signal is weak, the strongest signal being by the book shelves right of the fire place.
Stayed 36 nights in Feb 2023

6/10 Okay

Kathy D.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy

Mixed feelings

House situated in lovely quiet location however property not cleaned properly to receive new guests; cobwebs, dust and dead flies left in many places. Although owner tried to be helpful there was insufficient and intermittent Wi-Fi which was not apparent from the advertised amenities plus oven difficult to operate and cooking utensils quite worn out.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Adelheid S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gelungene Ferienwoche

Sehr schönes Haus mit großem Garten, angenehmes Ambiente, idealer Ausgangspunkt für Erkundungen im Westen von Südengland.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Susan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely bungalow with great views

No problems. Good communication.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mike C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A very spacious and well appointed apartment in a lovely setting.

As above, this is a very spacious and well appointed apartment in a lovely setting, with all that one needs for a comfortable and enjoyable stay ... once one gets used to the narrow lanes!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

John C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Good stay

Just what we needed
Stayed 13 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Mark W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Rural escape in a lovely hideaway

Lovely positioned garden cottage , with a great view, large grounds , and a good number of cross country walking routes. Friendly visiting pets.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Herman v.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful countryside cottage with large garden and 50 km view

Very easygoing owner living close, doing the maintenance of this large plot. Stayed for COVID quarantaine so great Living space And ability to walk the garden (park). Dayly inspection of ten neighboring cattle herd is a nice bonus. We appreciated the quietness and tranquility.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

john v.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

no

very comfortable; well placed and great views. Very quiet and isolated.
Stayed 64 nights in Sep 2020

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