Cottage in Somerset

Holiday Rental Description

This beautiful former railway worker s cottage is set in a quiet location in the heart of the seaside town of Minehead, just 300 metres from the sandy beach and overlooking the West Somerset Steam Railway Station. Enjoy the varied shops, bars, cafes and restaurants, or stroll along the esplanade towards the harbour and you will come to the start of the South West Coast Path, covering 630 miles of pathways spanning four counties! Exmoor National Park is within 3 miles and has miles of breathtaking countryside to enjoy. Head up to Dunkery Beacon, Exmoor s highest point rising to 520 metres, and don t forget to take in the pretty villages on the way, like medieval Dunster (2.5 miles) with its incredible castle, Holnicote Estate is wonderful for an explore and Porlock (6 miles) with its harbour and weir. Or leave the car behind and catch the open top bus to Ilfracombe taking in the stunning coastline and wilds of Exmoor along the way! The steam trains run straight from the cottage all over West Somerset and makes for a fun family day out. The North Devon beaches are a drive away and offer amazing surf and perfect sandcastle building. A garden path leads to the front door of this Victorian cottage which has retained many of it's original features and remains true to its heritage. The open plan lounge/diner has plenty of comfortable seating, a Smart TV, a wood burner effect electric fire in the lounge area and a dining area enjoying views over the garden. The stylish, well equipped kitchen has all the facilities you will need to cook a lazy breakfast or a delicious feast. Completing the ground floor is a family shower room. Heading upstairs, you will find two beautifully decorated bedrooms. The stylish master bedroom has a king size bed and fabulous views over the garden towards the steam railway station, whilst the contemporary second bedroom overlooks the rear courtyard and has twin beds, making this cottage perfect for families, friends, and couples. To the front of the property, there is a pretty garden with a seating area, the perfect spot to relax after a day visiting the local attractions. The rear enclosed courtyard has café style seating and offers access to the utility room with a washing machine and tumble dryer plus access to the private parking area.