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Ideal
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Between Wells and
Cheddar, in a beautiful conservation village, surrounded by magnificent Mendip
walks. Hidden away up a quiet lane, behind high stone walls, you'll find a 300
year old stone cottage.
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Attached to our home, Cottage Farm, which was a typical Somerset farmhouse
in this 'strawberry and cider' area. The old farm dairy has been carefully renovated
and is now a charming, two bedroomed cottage, featuring exposed stone and beams.
With gas central heating and thick, stone, walls, the Dairy is cosy in winter
and cool in summer.
The original front door opens into the sitting room, with comfortable
sofa-bed and armchairs. TV, DVD and CD player.
The fully equipped, fitted kitchen, has an electric cooker, fridge,
washing machine, microwave and table and chairs. A spiral staircase leads upstairs.
The master bedroom has a wood floor, beamed ceiling, romantic canopied bed and
a washbasin. The second bedroom also with beamed ceiling, has a single bed and
room for a second bed or cot. The bathroom has an electric shower, loo and hand
basin.
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Outside
Outside is a large walled courtyard with a parking area (joint
use with owners) and a sun trap patio with water feature for guests, with lilac, roses and
other flowers, garden furniture and a BBQ. There is room in our barn for bikes
or buggies etc.
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Patio with garden furniture and BBQ
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Children
and dogs welcome
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Children of all ages are welcome. (We have 3 of our own!) Toys, cot, highchair,
stair-gate & baby bath provided.
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Well behaved dogs, are welcome by arrangement (please ring first).
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 Resident
Hosts: Cathy and Will Hancock are happy to
help you get the best from your stay. We aim to ensure the highest
standards. You'll find the cottage clean and fresh, with tasteful decorations
and flowers. Beds made up with crisp white bed linen and a supply of freshly
laundered towels. The cottage is fully equipped with everything you'll need,
just add food for a home from home. On arrival you'll find a tea/coffee tray
and a warm, friendly welcome.
If
you'd like to hear more, check availability, or make a booking,
please telephone me on 01749 870351.
~Cathy Hancock ~
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Prices
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2008 Prices Per week for the Dairy |
January |
£190 |
February |
£210 |
March |
£230 |
April |
£260 |
May & October |
£280 |
June & September |
£310 |
July |
£340 |
August |
£350 |
November |
£210 |
December |
£190 |
Christmas and New Year |
£340 |
Short breaks £50 per night |
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Christmas season by arrangement
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Good dogs by arrangement - £10 extra
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Price includes all linen, towels, heating and electricity.
Small weekly charge for winter heating.
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The Dairy is non-smoking as the majority of guests prefer this.
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Longer lets at reduced price.
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Please note; not all mobile networks work in the village because of the hills.
(O2 works best. Use of owner's telephone for emergencies.)
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Payment:
A deposit of 25% is required to secure the booking and the
balance to be paid in full, one month prior to your visit.
Cancellation:
If you need to cancel your booking, the full amount will be
due, unless we manage to re-let, in which case your money will be refunded, less
a £10 admin fee. We therefore advise you to insure your holiday.
Liability:
No liability is accepted for any loss, damage, illness or injury
however caused, during the holiday, to any of the guests, their property, or
any car or contents.
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The kitchen
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window seat in the kitchen
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Location
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Westbury-sub-Mendip
is a beautiful, ancient village. Awarded conservation area status, for its historic
and architectural importance. Set on the south slopes of the Mendip hills, looking
over the Somerset levels to mystical Glastonbury Tor. The village follows a stream,
down from the hills through a small rocky gorge, where old stone houses and walls
seem to grow out of the boulders.
"The Dairy"
is situated, away from busy roads, yet just two minute's walk from the village
post office and shop, bus stop and village inn, offering good food. (Fantastic
stargazing on a clear night as you walk back from the pub!).
A short walk through the village, leads to a nature reserve on the craggy Mendip
tops, an "Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty". The views are breathtaking. To
see more including map visit our village website at www.westbury-sub-mendip.org.uk
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village boasts diverse and well signposted walks, including part of the Mendip
Way. We provide a full range of maps and walking guides as well as a drying area
for boots etc.Cycling can be easy on the flat Somerset levels, or try the Mendip
routes for a more testing challenge. We can arrange bike hire. The Somerset levels
are marvellous for bird watching, with, herons and swans and smaller birds all
year round.
Activities
all within 5 miles: Good riding stables,
shooting, caving, go-karting, climbing and canoeing all available, with tuition.
2 leisure centres with pools, 2 golf clubs.
Places
to visit
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Wells Cathedral and Bishop's palace, England's
smallest city of Wells with thriving farmers market (10 mins drive)
Cheddar Gorge and show caves. (7 mins)
Wookey Hole caves and Paper mill (5mins)
Glastonbury Tor, Chalice Well & Abbey.
Glastonbury festivals (20 mins)
Clarks Village, factory-shopping village.
(25 mins)
Weston super Mare & beaches. (30min)
Bath and West showground, (20 mins)
Longleat safari park and stately home 30
minutes
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The many attractions of the Georgian city of Bath
and the maritime city of Bristol are both
40 mins away.
And then there are museums, music festivals, ancient
sheep & gipsy fairs, cider farms, vineyards, a steam railway, Iron Age village
and the carnival season…and still MUCH MORE!
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What's
On
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Glastonbury Pop Festival ~ June, Classical extravaganza classic
and blues with fireworks in Abbey grounds~ July
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Bath and West Showground with festivals and exhibitions all year round,
E.g. Amateur Gardening ~September
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Priddy Village ancient sheep and horse fair ~August, and folk festival
~July
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Wells and area carnivals November. Cathedral moat race in August
and numerous musical recitals all year
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Cheddar and Mendip walking festival September
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Somerset art weeks, In September, 400+ artists open their studios to
visitors.
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Mendip Food festival, October
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Useful Mendip
Links:
Visit
 Check
availability and make Bookings
If you'd like to hear more, check availability
or make a booking, please telephone or Email me at the
address below,
..... Cathy Hancock
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Telephone:
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01749 870 351
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Email:
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Postal
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The Dairy
Cottage Farm
The Hollow
Westbury-sub-Mendip
Wells
Somerset
BA5 1HH
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