Cottage Holidays in Chard

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The Summer House is a barn conversion in a peaceful, secluded, yet not isolated setting and is perfect for two! It is central for all the tourist attractions of Somerset and most of Dorset and Devon. There are many National Trust properties in the area, lovely gardens open to the public, and walks in the beautiful peaceful countryside including on the farm. It is ideal for gardeners, walkers and birdwatching, or just relax in the garden and enjoy the scenery.

The accommodation offers bedroom/lounge: large room with double bed, sofa bed, comfortable furniture, TV and DVD. Bathroom: with bath, separate shower cubicle and WC. Kitchen: well fitted with electric cooker, microwave, fridge with ice box, washing machine, pine dining table and many thoughtful extras. Outside: use of owner's 1 acre private, enclosed garden. Amenities: ample off-road parking. Bed linen, towels and electric included. Part night storage heating with additional electric heaters. Regret no pets. Strictly no smoking. Location: shop and Sports Centre approx. 2.5 miles, pub, golf, and fishing 1 mile, beach 15 miles. Price: £215 - 385 per week

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This well presented semi-detached holiday bungalow is situated in Forton, Somerset, near the Dorset and Devon borders, and provides an excellent base to explore these 3 counties. Visit Lyme Bay and the famous World Heritage Jurassic Coast for superb scenic coastal walking. Lyme Regis and Charmouth are also nearby, along with many other places to visit including Forde Abbey and Gardens, Cricket St Thomas Wildlife Park and the Cider Mills at Dowlish Wake. Shops 1½ miles, pub and restaurant ¾ mile.

All on ground floor: Living room with French doors and laminate floor/dining room/kitchen. 2 bedrooms: 1 double, 1 twin, both with en-suite shower room and toilet.

Woodburner in living room (initial fuel inc). Oil CH, elec, bed linen and towels inc. Freeview TV. DVD and small library. CD. Elec cooker. M/wave. W/machine. D/washer. F/freezer. Large enclosed lawned garden with patio and furniture. BBQ. Parking (2 cars). No smoking. Easy walking access. Friday to Friday. Price: £235 - £551 per week

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In a small hamlet and within walking distance of Forde Abbey and Gardens, this quaint thatched cottage, one of a pair, has been renovated with an en-suite master bedroom and a large garden. It makes a lovely holiday accommodation to get away from it all and is in a great location for exploring this delightful area. Visit many family attractions, explore the famous World Heritage Jurassic Coast and enjoy country walking, golf nearby and quaint village pubs. Shop and pub 2 miles.

Living room with gas fire, French doors and wooden floor. Dining room with wooden floor. Well-equipped kitchen with tiled floor. Beams throughout. First floor: Double bedroom with TV and en-suite shower room with double shower cubicle and toilet. Twin bedroom with TV. Bathroom with slipper bath, separate shower cubicle and toilet.

• Gas fire inc
• Elec, full oil CH, bed linen and towels inc
• T/cot
• Three Freeview TVs
• Three DVDs (small library)
• CD
• M/wave
• W/machine
• D/washer
• F/freezer
• Large enclosed lawned garden with patio and furniture
• Gas BBQ
• Parking (for 2 cars)
• Secure cycle store
• No smoking
  
• Friday to Friday

Price: £306 - £748 per week

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Set in a rural location with outstanding country views down the Axe Valley towards Seaton, this converted, single storey, detached stables with en-suite master bedroom and large living/dining room facing south, is well presented and an ideal holiday base to explore South Somerset and Dorset’s famous World Heritage Jurassic Coast (12miles), including the popular seaside resorts of Lyme Regis and Seaton. On the doorstep Forde Abbey and Gardens, Cricket St Thomas Wildlife Park, Windwhistle Golf Club, and much more. Shops 1½ miles, pub 1 mile.

Large living room with beams/dining room. Kitchen. Double bedroom with TV and en-suite shower room with toilet. Single bedroom with TV/DVD and additional pull-out bed (for +1). Bathroom with toilet.

• Elec, full underfloor CH, bed linen and towels inc
• Three Freeview TVs
• Three DVDs (small library)
• Radio/cassette/CD
• M/wave
• W/machine
• D/washer
• Enclosed lawned garden with patio and furniture
• BBQ
• Parking (for 2 cars)
• Secure cycle store
• Natural water supply from well
• No smoking
• Friday to Friday

Price: £279 - £678 per week

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In the small village of Howley on the Somerset/Devon border, between Chard and Honiton, this lovely well presented self-contained wing of the owners home offers ideal holiday accommodation. Enjoy country walks and explore this popular area. Blackdown Hills AONB is on your doorstep. The famous World Heritage Jurassic Coast, the seaside towns of Lyme Regis, Seaton and Sidmouth, and historic houses are all within easy driving. Shops 3½ miles, pub and restaurant 100 yards.

All on ground floor: Living/dining room with double sofa bed and patio doors. Kitchen with tiled floor. 1 double bedroom. Bathroom with shower over bath and toilet.

Oil CH, elec, bed linen and towels inc. DVD and small library. CD. Elec cooker. M/wave. Freezer. Shared lawned garden. Enclosed patio and furniture. BBQ. Parking (2 cars). Natural water supply from well. No smoking. Friday to Friday. NB: Small elevated fish pond (netted) 30 yards. Price: £190 - £424 per week

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Set in the Blackdown Hills, this holiday cottage, one of a pair, is surrounded by beautiful countryside with fabulous walks from the door and plenty of wildlife to entertain guests. Close by is Taunton with its large shopping centre, and there are many NT properties to visit. Exmoor and Dartmoor are not too far; both are very different with breathtaking beauty. Shop and pub 1½ miles.

Large living room with wood-burning stove and window seat. Sitting room with wood-burning stove. Kitchen area with tiled floor. Utility. Separate toilet. First floor: Double bedroom with additional single bed (for +1) and countryside views. Bathroom with separate shower cubicle and toilet. Second floor: Double bedroom with Velux windows, countryside views and en-suite toilet.

• Wood-burning stoves - initial fuel inc, thereafter avail locally
• Elec, full oil CH, bed linen and towels inc
• T/cot
• H/chair
• Freeview TV
• DVD (small library)
• W/machine
• D/washer
• F/freezer
• Broadband connection
• Mobile phone (Pay-As-You-Go)
• Enclosed lawned garden with furniture
• Parking
  (for 1 car); additional roadside parking (for 2 cars)
• Welcome pack
• No smoking

Price: £388 - £1006 per week

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In the village of Combe St Nicholas, 2 miles from Chard, south Somerset, this well presented, self contained wing of the owner’s Grade II listed, 16th century farmhouse, provides excellent holiday accommodation, ideal for exploring Somerset, Dorset and Devon. There is much to enjoy nearby including the town of Cricket St Thomas, Forde Abbey and Gardens, Yeovilton Air Museum and historic houses. For days out, visit Lyme Bay World Heritage Jurassic Coast and many seaside resorts. Shop and pub 150 yards.

Ground floor: Living room. Dining room with flagstone floor. Kitchen with tiled floor. First floor: 2 double bedrooms, one with additional single. Bathroom with shower over bath and toilet.

Open fire in living room (initial fuel inc). Economy 7 CH, elec, bed linen and towels inc. Freeview TV. DVD and small library. CD. Elec cooker. M/wave. W/machine. D/washer. Large shared garden and furniture. BBQ. Parking (3 cars). No smoking. NB: Drops in garden. Price: £228 - £527 per week

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This Grade II listed detached farmhouse set in a rural location has been renovated to a very high standard retaining a wealth of original features that will make your stay extremely special. Situated in Wambrook, a peaceful, unspoilt village in the Blackdown Hills yet centrally located for visiting Somerset, Dorset and Devon. You will have a vast choice of walks and cycle routes to enjoy and explore. Chard is just 2 miles away and has a wide variety of shops and the town has many interesting buildings and is well served with places to eat and drink. The Jurassic Coastline is easily accessible by car and the excellent beaches of Charmouth and Lyme Regis are a 25 minute drive.

The accommodation offers three bedrooms: 1 king-size double accessed via a lobby that has a door to a shower room with WC and a door to the landing, 1 further twin, can be a super-king double on request, with en-suite bath with mixer shower and WC (due to the listed status a raised floor had to be added making the ceiling 5'8" in places) and 1 further twin bedroom with en-suite shower and WC. Both twin bedrooms have low doorways measuring approximately 5'9". The ground floor retains the original flagstone flooring (uneven in parts) which has been softened with rugs, the kitchen has oak flooring and underfloor heating. The entrance hall has a low beam and ceiling and the 4 doorways off measure approximately 5'4". Lounge: with woodburner, flatscreen TV and DVD. Leads into a smaller hall and the snug room which is a step down making the ceiling height normal with flatscreen TV, DVD and a sofa bed for 2 further guests by arrangement only. Kitchen/diner: with woodburner set in an inglenook fireplace, electric range cooker, microwave, fridge/freezer and dishwasher. Utility room: step down from snug into this room, with washing machine, tumble dryer and a WC. Outside: accessed from the hall, spacious enclosed garden with patio, seating and BBQ. Amenities: ample off-road parking. Bed linen, towels, electric, central heating and all logs included. Regret no smoking. 2 dogs welcome (they must not go upstairs). Location: beach 25 minutes, shops 2 miles, pub serving good food 1 mile or a 15 minute walk but please take a torch! Arrival: 3pm. Price: £455 - 995 per week

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This 17th-century thatched cottage is one of a pair set in the quaint village of Chaffcombe, near Chard and the Somerset/Dorset/Devon border. This is an excellent holiday home for 6, and a great base for enjoying this popular area and exploring the many family attractions. Within easy driving visit Cricket St. Thomas Wildlife Park, Forde Abbey and Gardens, Hornsbury Mill and many historic houses such as Montacute, or explore the famous World Heritage Coast and resort of Lyme Regis. Shops 2 miles, pub 1½ miles.

Living room with wood-burning stove. Dining room with beams and flagstone floor. Kitchen. Separate toilet. First floor: Two double bedrooms, one with 5ft bed and en-suite shower room with toilet. Twin bedroom. Bathroom with Jacuzzi bath, shower attachment and toilet.

• Wood-burning stove – initial fuel inc, thereafter avail locally
• Elec and full oil CH inc (Winter £20 pw)
• Bed linen and towels inc
• Freeview TV
• DVD (small library)
• Radio/cassette/CD
• M/wave
• W/machine
• D/washer
• Freezer
• Large landscaped garden with patio and furniture
• BBQ
• Carport (for 2 cars); additional parking (for 3 cars)
• No smoking

Price: £388 - £1006 per week

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This modern detached holiday bungalow, situated in a quiet village location, has been furnished to a comfortable standard with the benefit of a lawned garden. Cricket St Thomas Wildlife Park and Forde Abbey and Gardens are close by and many of the attractions of south Somerset are within easy reach. Golf, fishing, walking and riding are all available, with a swimming pool at Chard, 4 miles, and the beach at Lyme Regis around 12 miles. Shop 50 yards, pub 150 yards.

All on ground floor: Living room with double sofa bed/dining room. Kitchen. 3 bedrooms: 1 double with en-suite shower room and toilet, 2 twin. Bathroom with toilet.

Open fire (fuel at cost). Oil CH inc (£25pw, £15 per short break Oct-Mar). Elec and bed linen inc. Cot. H/chair. Freeview TV. Stereo. M/wave. W/machine. D/washer. Freezer. Walled enclosed garden and furniture. Garage (1 car). Parking (2 cars). Easy walking access. Price: £249 - £620 per week