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Charming country cottage for peaceful self-catering holidays in
Somerset, the West Country
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3/4
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Short
breaks
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Children
welcome
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Dogs
welcome
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Ideal
for walkers and cyclists
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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
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January
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£190
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February
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£210
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March
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£230
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April
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£260
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May & October
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£280
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June & September
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£310
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July
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£340
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August |
£350 |
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November
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£210
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December
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£190
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Christmas and New Year
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£340
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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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View of 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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walking and cycling |
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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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