Self-Catering at Orchard Cottage | Holiday Cottages in Minehead

Holiday home
Orchard Cottage is a welcoming barn conversion with views over the countryside, half a mile from Washford. There is a double and a twin room, a wet room and an open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area. Outside is a private lawned garden plus a hot tub and verandah, and off road parking for one car. Orchard Cottage is a wonderful family base for enjoying Dunster, Minehead, the West Somerset Steam Railway and Exmoor. Please note - charging for electric cars is not permitted. Charging available in Minehead (10 mins away).

Accomodation Details
All ground floor. Two bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x twin, both with TV. Wet room with shower, basin and WC. Open plan living area with fitted kitchen, dining area and sitting area. Hot tub.

Area
Washford is a Somerset village between Minehead and Bridgwater, two miles from the port of Watchet. There are many villages to explore including Porlock, Dunster and the busy resort of Minehead.

Region
Somerset offers 3 areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty - the Quantock, Mendip and Blackdown Hills. Lose yourself in the glory of nature, take a ride on a steam train, visit a traditional farmers' market or explore your mystical side at Glastonbury.

Amenities
Eco electric radiators. Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, washing machine, dishwasher, Smart TV with Freeview, Netflix (please bring your own login details), Satellite WiFi. All fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Travel Cot and highchair on request (Cot bedding not provided). Off road parking for 2 cars. Private lawned garden at side and rear, with hot tub, wooden veranda, seating and BBQ. One well-behaved dog welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shop and pub 1 mile. Association). Please note - charging for electric cars is not permitted.Charging available in Minehead (10 mins away).

Miss Benstead

August 2020

You are a dog friendly but there are no dog bins on site

RowlandsClanFam

July 2020

After a few stressful months we were the first family back in after lock down and I can hand on heart 100% assure all future visitors that the cottage and the wider site were spotlessly clean and maintained to a high standard. The hot tub was deep cleaned, as you would expect, between each booking but it was also cleaned each morning, ensuring it was as clean on our last day as day one. We were here for a week and the weather was fair all week with a couple of glorious days. Watchet is a lovely harbour town, the kids loved both the ice-cream and the crabbing in equal amounts. We had our dog with us and with this and certain restrictions still in place, activities were limited for us. We did use Somerset Adventures to do an Escape the Woods (think Escape Room), it was huge amounts of fun, even though we needed an embarrassing amount of clues from Ben who ran the activity. The games in the cottage were also used lots with Battleships and Rummikub being our favourites. Clearly we were also in the hot tub regularly too! I would highly recommend the White Horse Inn nearby. It is a beautiful pub set alongside the river; friendly, good value and the food was nice too! Overall an excellent holiday with some most lovely memories made, thank you to Lynn, Lloyd and the team!

Beautiful location, exceptionally clean, helpful staff who gave us tips on places to visit, a wonderful and welcoming area.. We loved the hot tub and that it was cleaned daily!

Mrs Rowlands, July 2020

October 2019

It was a lovely place.. Very clean and hot tub was very clean. The whole holiday was lovely

Mrs Swaffield, October 2019

June 2019

This was our third time staying in Orchard Cottage and was as enjoyable as ever.. There was however one fly in the ointment, a rather large one. On previous visits we were able to enjoy the views from our balcony but two lodges have now been built in front of the cottage blocking those views, in fact looking out through the patio doors all you see is the side of one of the lodges. Its understandable that new lodges are being built it is a buisness afterall but it is a shame it was at the expense of what was beautiful views. Having said that we still had a wonderful time and would most likely stay there again in the future.

Mrs Koper

May 2019

The hot tub was well maintained.. It was a real pleasure to sit there in the evening. Kitchen well equipped. Nice place to relax

Mr Noakes

Lovely accommodation, lots do do locally , ideal for dogs plenty of long walks .... Lovely accommodation, lots do do locally , ideal for dogs plenty of long walks and unspoilt beaches , Lloyd and his team work vary hard to keep the site and accomadation in lovely condition and the views in the area are stunning Many thanks Paul & Debbie

Mr Gibson

November 2018

Very peaceful and relaxing

Mrs Boulton

August 2018

Perfect place for a peaceful and relaxing holiday loved every thing about it

Mrs Walker

Quiet, comfortable cottage.. Everything you would need for a peaceful holiday. Enjoyed the hot tub.

Mrs Spurr

May 2018

We arrived Saturday afternoon to be immediately greeted by young lady called Gemma.. Gemma showed us around went through how everything worked including the Hot Tub. It’s very peaceful & the wild life is great we even got to see a woodpecker. Very central to everything & Whatchit is wonderful little harbour. Also just around the corner there is the Cider farm. Again another must visit. Everyone is friendly & very helpful. We would definitely go back & recomend this wonderful place to both friends & family. We hope to go back later on this year

Miss Hackett

Great staff on-site, discreet but available at a moments notice if required.. Well maintained, clean property.

Mrs Curtis

February 2018

Lovely accommodation (Orchard Cottage) quiet, not overlooked.. Clean, warm. Open plan, well equipped kitchen, 2 bedrooms, comfy beds. Wet room with underfloor heating a treat. Hot tub the best. Gemma and Lloyd really welcoming and helpful. Ideally placed for all the sights of north Somerset, busy days, relaxing in the tub at night, bliss! Highly recommended

Mr Case

The lodging was nice as well as the hot tub.. The major problem I had was in leaving. The message that checkout was at 10:00 am was delivered in several notices and in person the day before departure but because of a snow storm a day and half earlier I couldn't leave the property because you didn't plow the entrance road or driveway. I realize this snow storm was very unusual but you had a full day and half to arrange to have someone plow. I ended up shoveling out the driveway myself just so i could meet my plane. This took over 3 hours and it should have been your responsibility to clear your drive to the road, not mine. You shared several times your concern about how are the new guests going to get in yet very little concern over how I was going to leave.

Keith5757

July 2017

Best cottage on site. so quiet and private. Suprised there are not more reviews as this place is heaven. Hope to get to come back in the future. I had my 60th birthday here and enjoyed every minute. Thanks for a brilliant time and keep up the excellent work

Fantastic cottage, we so enjoyed our stay and our little dog loved it.. Certainly one of our best holidays. We hope to book again very soon. Thank you both very much.

Miss Hughes

November 2016

Great cottage, and excellent base.. Will definitely be returning.

Mr Ashley

June 2016

A first rate cottage allowing for peace and tranquillity. Much appreciated the work of the owner, who welcomed us and kept the excellent spa-bath operating. There was lots of space indoors and outdoors and it was ideal for our Labrador.

Miss Hughes, November 2016

A first rate cottage allowing for peace and tranquillity.. Much appreciated the work of the owner, who welcomed us and kept the excellent spa-bath operating. There was lots of space indoors and outdoors and it was ideal for our Labrador.

Mrs Fagan

April 2016

A beautiful cottage and a very well cared for site, it was very peaceful. We will return. The site manageress was fantastic. It was a real home from home facility.

Mr Ashley, June 2016

A beautiful cottage and a very well cared for site, it was very peaceful.. We will return. The site manageress was fantastic. It was a real home from home facility.

Mr Williams

March 2016

The the main attraction was the hot tub which we already miss. The cottage was very comfortable and warm. And the privacy was nice.

Mrs Judd

We really enjoyed the peace and quiet. We loved the hot tub. It was quality family time for us away from the hustle and bustle of day to day life. The cottage was the perfect size for the 4 of us and set in a lovely remote area. Will definitely consider staying here again and have already recommended it to friends and family.

Mrs Fagan, April 2016

The the main attraction was the hot tub which we already miss.. The cottage was very comfortable and warm. And the privacy was nice.

Mr Williams, March 2016

February 2016

We really enjoyed the peace and quiet.. We loved the hot tub. It was quality family time for us away from the hustle and bustle of day to day life. The cottage was the perfect size for the 4 of us and set in a lovely remote area. Will definitely consider staying here again and have already recommended it to friends and family.

Mr Savin

November 2015

Cottage in a good location. Hot tub excellent and well maintained.

Mr Mcguire

October 2015

What an amazing place to stay in and get away from it all. It is a lovely private place and not over looked by anyone. It has a private balcony and hot tub. I have recommended it to my friends, it is a gorgeous little getaway.

Mrs Judd, February 2016

Cottage in a good location.. Hot tub excellent and well maintained.

Mr Savin, October 2015

What an amazing place to stay in and get away from it all.. It is a lovely private place and not over looked by anyone. It has a private balcony and hot tub. I have recommended it to my friends, it is a gorgeous little getaway.

Miss Giles

June 2015

We liked everything about our holiday. The booking of the cottage was straight forward. We arrived in Washford with no problems but could not find the cottage. We rang the owner who came out and guided us there. The cottage and its location was spot on; one of the best we've stayed in. The wildlife was a joy to watch especially the squirrels and a pheasant (we called him Dave) that waited outside for some bread. Minehead, Taunton and a host of other attractions were all within easy driving distance. We are already thinking of booking again for next year.

Mr Morgans

The cottage surroundings where idyllic. It was well thought out to provide privacy and the hot tub was checked every day. We were made to feel very welcome, firstly by the greeting of the manager, and then later in the week by the owner. They were contactable at all times.

Mr Mcguire, October 2015

We liked everything about our holiday.. The booking of the cottage was straight forward. We arrived in Washford with no problems but could not find the cottage. We rang the owner who came out and guided us there. The cottage and its location was spot on; one of the best we've stayed in. The wildlife was a joy to watch especially the squirrels and a pheasant (we called him Dave) that waited outside for some bread. Minehead, Taunton and a host of other attractions were all within easy driving distance. We are already thinking of booking again for next year.

Miss Giles, June 2015

The cottage & surroundings where idyllic.. It was well thought out to provide privacy and the hot tub was checked every day. We were made to feel very welcome, firstly by the greeting of the manager, and then later in the week by the owner. They were contactable at all times.

Mrs Cotton

May 2015

The cottage is in a fantastic location, lovely quiet, great for walking our dog. The weather was great, had BBQ's in our own garden the hot tub is amazing, so relaxing. The owners are friendly helpful, a great holiday.

Mr Haralambos

April 2015

Could not fault anything.

Mr Morgans, June 2015

Could not fault anything..

Mr Haralambos, April 2015

The cottage is in a fantastic location, lovely & quiet, great for walking our dog.. The weather was great, had BBQ's in our own garden & the hot tub is amazing, so relaxing. The owners are friendly & helpful, a great holiday.

Mr Bendelow

February 2015

The hot tub was fabulous and the accommodation was first rate, we had a lovely weeks stay. The layout of the cottage and garden made for private use of the hot tub. Being able to take our pug on holiday with us made for a relaxing time as we did not have to worry about leaving him in kennels.

Mrs Cotton, April 2015

The hot tub was fabulous and the accommodation was first rate, we had a lovely weeks stay.. The layout of the cottage and garden made for private use of the hot tub. Being able to take our pug on holiday with us made for a relaxing time as we did not have to worry about leaving him in kennels.

Mr Reynolds

December 2014

Had a very relaxed atmosphere, the hot tub added to the relaxation (checked for cleanliness every day by owner) It was very clean on arrival with all amenities/utensils available. Squirrels feeding off the decking (we put some hazelnuts out for them) was great.

Mr Bendelow, February 2015

Had a very relaxed atmosphere, the hot tub added to the relaxation (checked for cleanliness every day by owner) It was very clean on arrival with all amenities/utensils available.. Squirrels feeding off the decking (we put some hazelnuts out for them) was great.

Ms Froggatt

November 2014

This is one of the best holiday accommodations we have stayed in, the owner was brilliant and we would recommend the property to anyone without hesitation.

Mr Reynolds, December 2014

This is one of the best holiday accommodations we have stayed in, the owner was brilliant and we would recommend the property to anyone without hesitation..

Mr Tavner

September 2014

Excellent, quiet holiday lovely area, clean hot tub.

Mrs English, November 2014

Excellent, quiet holiday lovely area, clean hot tub..

Guest

August 2014

A very clean comfortable cottage. Plenty to do locally - mountain biking, swimming, kayaking etc. - and at the end of the day to come back to a hot tub was fantastic ...

We had the best relaxed holiday there, it is set in the orchard so you have sun and shade ,and so peaceful with lots of wild life around .. The owner is so helpful if you need anything he is there straight away and that is so good nowadays .The hot tub was first class and cleaned each day and emptied at end of your stay and filled for the next person to take over so nice to know it is clean .Thank you for a lovely 2 weeks.

Mrs Widgery

July 2014

We had the best relaxed holiday there, it is set in the orchard so you have sun and shade ,and so peaceful with lots of wild life around . The owner is so helpful if you need anything he is there straight away and that is so good nowadays .The hot tub was first class and cleaned each day and emptied at end of your stay and filled for the next person to take over so nice to know it is clean .Thank you for a lovely 2 weeks.

Kellyams

June 2014

The cottage is beautifully located, perfect for a relaxing break. We enjoyed the hot tub and BBQ, the garden is well maintained and great for afternoon tea on the veranda. Would highly recommend!

April 2014

The hot tub was the attraction and it did not disappoint. My sister and I loved it. The huge wall of windows was a special pleasure, as we could watch the wildlife with impunity. Special favourites were the pheasants, incredibly nosy birds, peering in at us. The tub was serviced every day without fail, which we have not found with other hot tub properties, so we were very pleased. Have wonderful photos. It really is an experience, and one we intend to repeat when there is a week available. Area abounds with interest and we look forward to our next visit.

A warm welcome and very clean property decorated to a high standard.. The hot tub was fantastic! We would definitely recommend the cottage - thank you for a great family holiday!

Mr Stedman

March 2014

A warm welcome and very clean property decorated to a high standard. The hot tub was fantastic! We would definitely recommend the cottage - thank you for a great family holiday!

Ms Gorman

February 2014

Very private, quiet and cosy little house. Perfect to de-stress. The hot tub was the reason for booking and it was wonderful and well maintained. Sitting in the tub whilst the weather raged around us was an incredible experience. We particularly enjoyed the huge expanse of glass in the French windows which enabled us to watch the birds, including very noisy pheasants peering in the window.

Mr Didcott

January 2014

Whilst relaxation was the aim, the the great location meant there was still plenty to visit with several local beaches nearby. Hot tub was awesome!!

Mrs Partridge

The cottage was fantastic, one of the best we have stayed in. Very clean, comfortable and private. Hot tub was a gem. We wanted a place to escape for the week and it was perfect. We have told all our friends and will return ourselves very soon!

Mr Stedman, February 2014

Very private, quiet and cosy little house.. Perfect to de-stress. The hot tub was the reason for booking and it was wonderful and well maintained. Sitting in the tub whilst the weather raged around us was an incredible experience. We particularly enjoyed the huge expanse of glass in the French windows which enabled us to watch the birds, including very noisy pheasants peering in the window.

Ms Gorman, January 2014

Whilst relaxation was the aim, the the great location meant there was still plenty to visit with several local beaches nearby.. Hot tub was awesome!!

Mrs Redhead

December 2013

The cottage is beautiful lovely warm and a lot more spacious than you would think from a converted triple garage. The hot tub is amazing and well looked after. The online photographs definitely do not do this cottage justice !!!!

Mr Didcott, January 2014

The cottage was fantastic, one of the best we have stayed in.. Very clean, comfortable and private. Hot tub was a gem. We wanted a place to escape for the week and it was perfect. We have told all our friends and will return ourselves very soon!

Miss Ashley

November 2013

Good peaceful location. Friendly owners. Cottage cosy and clean, sofas extremely comfortable! We really enjoyed it, and would like to return again. Hot tub a fabulous extra! Would definitely recommend this cottage.

Mrs Partridge, December 2013

The cottage is beautiful lovely & warm and a lot more spacious than you would think from a converted triple garage.. The hot tub is amazing and well looked after. The online photographs definitely do not do this cottage justice !!!!

Mrs Redhead, November 2013

Good peaceful location.. Friendly owners. Cottage cosy and clean, sofas extremely comfortable! We really enjoyed it, and would like to return again. Hot tub a fabulous extra! Would definitely recommend this cottage.

September 2013

Could not fault this cottage. Very bright and modern.Only thing that is needed is more crockery there is only 4 of everything.Shower was nice and the hot tub was a bonus.

The hot tub was amazing and was incredibly well maintained during our stay.. The house is in lovely surroundings and is very private despite being in close proximity to other properties. The reclining sofa's were a nice touch.

Mr Shackley

July 2013

The hot tub was amazing and was incredibly well maintained during our stay. The house is in lovely surroundings and is very private despite being in close proximity to other properties. The reclining sofa's were a nice touch.

Mr Gregory

June 2013

Everything was perfect.

Mrs Pakyuz

Really great cottage, set in lovely grounds. The hot tub was fantastic. Very enjoyable holiday.

Mr Shackley, July 2013

Everything was perfect..

Mr Gregory, June 2013

May 2013

Really great cottage, set in lovely grounds.. The hot tub was fantastic. Very enjoyable holiday.

Mr Church

April 2013

The location was fab, not far away from the sea. Our dog, Murphy, loved it too!

Mrs Wills

The cottage was very relaxing, great feeling about the place.

Miss Whitney

March 2013

Fabulous location quiet and peaceful but close to local amenities. Outstanding accommodation and extremely helpful owner/site manager.

Mrs Hughes

Everything was there for a nice relaxing break,it was very clean and tidy location was supurp and the owners were exellent.

Mrs Pakyuz, May 2013

The cottage was very relaxing, great feeling about the place..

Mrs Wills, March 2013

Fabulous location quiet and peaceful but close to local amenities.. Outstanding accommodation and extremely helpful owner/site manager.

Miss Whitney, March 2013

The location was fab, not far away from the sea.. Our dog, Murphy, loved it too!

Mr Church, March 2013

Everything was there for a nice relaxing break,it was very clean and tidy location was supurp and the owners were exellent..

Miss Wilde

December 2012

The location was great - lots of walking and fishing. The hosts were so helpful they couldn't do enough for you. The cottage was perfect and spotless. The hot tub was well apprecaited at the end of each day. We will be coming back again and have already told all our friends about it.

Mr Pitcher

The hot tub was the highlight.

Mrs Hughes, March 2013

The location was great - lots of walking and fishing.. The hosts were so helpful they couldn't do enough for you. The cottage was perfect and spotless. The hot tub was well apprecaited at the end of each day. We will be coming back again and have already told all our friends about it.

Miss Wilde, December 2012

The hot tub was the highlight..

Mr Wise

November 2012

Having rented holiday cottages for a few years now, I am happy to say that the owner has put much thought into making the holiday cottage comfortable, from the fantastic outdoor hot tub to the reclining leather sofas. The property felt like a home from home from the moment we unpacked.

Mr Pitcher, December 2012

Having rented holiday cottages for a few years now, I am happy to say that the owner has put much thought into making the holiday cottage comfortable, from the fantastic outdoor hot tub to the reclining leather sofas.. The property felt like a home from home from the moment we unpacked.

September 2012

The cottage was in good decorative order. Central for all beaches and attractions.

Amazing cottage, beautifully decorated. Lovely area with so much to do. Owners of property were helpful and friendly. Hottub was a fantastic feature.

The cottage was in good decorative order.. Central for all beaches and attractions.

Miss Gibson

August 2012

It was very peaceful. The owner was very friendly and helpful. The hot tub was the overall highlight for all the family!

Mrs Wharmby

Loved the hot tub. The owners were discreet even though on site, helpful when needed. Loved the peace and tranquillity. A slice of heaven.

Mrs Walker, September 2012

It was very peaceful.. The owner was very friendly and helpful. The hot tub was the overall highlight for all the family!

Miss Williams

July 2012

Fantastic base to explore the area!

Ms Wetherell

The hot tub was lovely, and we liked that we could bring our dog.

Mrs Calver

We loved the property and the feature of the hot tub. We also loved the area, there was so much to do especially for our children. The cottage is beautifully decorated and was an ideal size for our family of four. Thank you so much.

Mr Rivis

Great new property finished to a high standard with an excellent hot tub. Plenty to do and see, all within reasonable driving distance.

Mr Bardsley

The bungalow was of a high standard and the amenities of the bungalow were excellent. The setting of the site was first class, also it was a convenient base to travel further afield. The owners were on site and they were helpful and very friendly, recommended.

Miss Williams, July 2012

Great new property finished to a high standard with an excellent hot tub.. Plenty to do and see, all within reasonable driving distance.

Mr Rivis, July 2012

June 2012

The bungalow was of a high standard and the amenities of the bungalow were excellent.. The setting of the site was first class, also it was a convenient base to travel further afield. The owners were on site and they were helpful and very friendly, recommended.

Mr Bardsley, June 2012

Loved the hot tub.. The owners were discreet even though on site, helpful when needed. Loved the peace and tranquillity. A slice of heaven.

Mrs Wharmby, June 2012

May 2012

We loved the property and the feature of the hot tub.. We also loved the area, there was so much to do especially for our children. The cottage is beautifully decorated and was an ideal size for our family of four. Thank you so much.

Mrs Calver, May 2012

The hot tub was lovely, and we liked that we could bring our dog..

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