Middle Stolford Cottage, Brendon Hill
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Property Summary Middle Stolford Cottage, Brendon Hills (Somerset) is a large traditional farmhouse offering quality holiday accommodation for up to 9 (up to 7 adults and 2 children +cot). Situated on a farm in the Brendon Hills, it's a fabulous area for walking and exploring with Hot Tub & indoor bbq & pizza oven Main Description Middle Stolford Cottage in the Brendon Hills (Somerset) is a characterful 16th Century luxury farmhouse situated in it's own sheltered valley. It's a rural property well-suited to families or groups looking for a quiet, spacious and luxurious property to relax in. The location is just on the edge of Exmoor National Park and only 7 miles from the coast at Watchet, with the Quantock Hill (Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty) also nearby. Middle Stolford Cottage is located on a farm close to two other properties and is surrounded by beautiful, tranquil countryside, peaceful walks and stunning views. Sleeps up to 7 adults and 2 children (plus cot) please bring your own cot bedding. Five bedrooms; two king-size double beds, two twin bedrooms, and one single bedroom. Please note one of the twin bedrooms has 2'6" wide beds (they are standard length). Three bathrooms (one is an en-suite) Large garden with Hot tub, sun terrace, covered bbq, clay pizza oven and fire pit Open-plan kitchen dining room with large dining table Utility room with washing machine and large boot room Spacious sitting room with wood-burner The cottage is very old and quirky with the ground floor being split level. The staircase is steep and narrow. Large enclosed garden A separate self-contained one-bed property is also available to rent in addition to Middle Stolford (see The Cowshed listing for details) so can accommodate 11 guests Dogs welcome (3 max) for supplement of £30 per dog High-quality cotton bed linen and towels provided (including towels for use with the hot tub) Heating, electricity and wifi included Large Smart TV, Soundbar and Bluray player Seven stables in a modern block, available for you to bring your horse on holiday, charged at £15 per horse per night. Turn out also available. Footpaths direct from the farm Parking for up to 4 cars Clatworthy reservoir less than 1 mile by foot (dogs not allowed on footpath but you can walk on farm land with views of the reservoir) Nearest pub serving meals is 3 minutes by car Arrive from 4 pm Depart by 10 am Please note, this property is a 16th-century farmhouse, some traditional features have been retained including some low beams and doorways, split level floors and a narrow staircase. Sorry, no single-sex groups, unless agreed by the owner in advance. Please get in touch with further information about your group if you wish to book Middle Stolford Cottage for a single-sex group. *Security deposit A £250 security deposit is required when booking this property to cover any potential damage during your stay. The deposit will be refunded after your departure, provided the property and its contents are not in any damanaged condition. Indoor Description An original, characterful Exmoor oak farmhouse door provides the entrance into the external boot room, ample room for footwear, coats, pushchairs, etc. The front door then opens into the original part of the farmhouse which dates back to the 16th Century. There's an inglenook fireplace at each end of what is now the large kitchen-dining room. A modern kitchen was installed in 2012 and ample crockery, cutlery, pots, pans, and utensils are provided. There is an electric oven, induction hob, fridge/freezer, microwave and dishwasher. Mind your head on the beams and take time to admire the traditional construction of the kitchen walls and ceiling timbers. The kitchen-dining room leads to a short passage, with a couple of steps, to a light and spacious lounge with a new wood burning stove for cosy nights in. There is comfortable seating for the whole party and an additional table with 4 chairs. A shower room (with toilet and hand basin) and the utility room (with washing machine and tumble dryer) complete the ground floor. The traditional staircase leads upstairs to the five bedrooms; two king-size double bedrooms (one with en-suite), two twin bedrooms and one single; one of the twin bedrooms has 2'6" wide beds (standard length) therefore suitable for children; the other 3 single beds are all 3' wide. The family bathroom comprises a bath (with handheld shower attachment), toilet and hand basin. The en-suite shower room has a large walk-in shower, toilet, and hand basin. There are fixed stair gates at the top and bottom of the stairs. The whole property was recently re-wired, had a new heating system installed and been redecorated throughout. Heating, electricity and wifi is included in the price of your accommodation. Starter logs are provided for the wood-burner, additional logs are available onsite. The property comfortably sleeps up to 7 adults and