Property Summary
Ball Cottage in Winsford (Somerset) sleeps up to 5 (max 4 adults). It is beautifully equipped and comfy while having all the character you would expect from a 17th-century cottage: wood and tile floors, an open fire and disused bread oven in the sitting room. There are roses climbing up the wall.
Main Description
Ball Cottage in Winsford (Somerset) features an open fire and a disused bread oven; upstairs there’s a very old leaded window; and the floors are mainly wood or tile. The cottage has roses climbing up the wall and is set in a large garden. At the back is a beautiful spot where you can sit beside the River Exe near an old packhorse bridge. When the river is low, children have a happy time paddling and exploring. There are three bedrooms: a double bedroom downstairs, plus two bedrooms upstairs, one double and one twin. The cottage sleeps up to 5 guests (max 4 adults) so your sleeping arrangements can be flexible. The bathroom upstairs has recently been redesigned; it has a bath, powerful shower, large heated towel rail and a shaver point.
Sleeps up to 5 guests (max 4 adults) in 3 bedrooms
17th century country cottage
Delightful situation beside the river and on the edge of the village
Private gardens to the front and rear of the property
Easy walking distance to the village pub and tea rooms
Open fire in the sitting room and gas central heating throughout
Smart TV with a subscription to Netflix and DVD player
Wifi, heating and electricity included
The White Company 100% cotton duvet covers, John Lewis goose down pillows and duvets and Egyptian cotton towels. Anti-allergy duvets/pillows available
Arrive from 3.30 pm
Depart by 10.30 am
Ball Cottage sits beside the quiet Exford road on the edge of Winsford, one of the most beautiful villages in the Exmoor National Park. It's an easy stroll into the village. The sea is at Minehead, 14 miles away.
The gardens at Ball Cottage are a delight. From the back door you take some steps down to a lawn beside the river, where there is a lovely teak garden table and chairs.
Please note there are also some steep steps in the garden so young children must be supervised.
There is off-road parking available on the opposite side of the road outside the barn.
Sorry, no dogs at Ball Cottage.
Ball Cottage is strictly non-smoking.
Ball Cottage is available for weekly lets throughout the year and for short breaks (3-4 nights) during the off-season. Changeover day is Friday for weekly lets. The cottage will be ready from 3.30pm on the day you arrive. Please depart by 10.30am on the last day of your stay. We should be very grateful if you would leave the property clean and tidy so that we can guarantee it will be ready on time for our next guests.
Indoor Description
Ball Cottage sleeps up to 5 guests (with a maximum of 4 adults) in three bedrooms.
The kitchen/dining room has a gas hob, electric oven, fridge, dishwasher, kettle, toaster, coffee-maker and plug-in radio. The freezer and microwave are in the utility room. There is a full set of saucepans, kitchen utensils, cutlery, crockery and glasses; and cutlery, cups and plates for children.
In the sitting room there is a smart TV with a Netflix subscription and DVD player. Wireless broadband is available throughout the cottage.
An iron, ironing board and hairdryer are also provided in the cottage.
If you would like a travel cot and high chair, please request them when you make your booking so we can ensure they are put out for you.
Please note: There is no mobile signal in Winsford. You can access Wi-Fi at the cottage using your smart phone or use the cottage telephone for local calls or to receive incoming calls.
Electricity and heating costs are included in the price of your accommodation. Ball Cottage has gas central heating throughout, with a thermostat and individually adjustable radiators. There is also an open fire in the sitting room and plenty of free logs.
Lovely bed linen (100% cotton from the White Company), goose down pillows and duvets, blankets and Egyptian cotton towels are provided. If anti-allergy duvets and pillows are needed, we can provide these. We'd be grateful if you could bring your own beach towels for day trips.
The cot, if requested, will be provided with a bottom sheet.
You will find a welcome gift of bread, butter, eggs and milk when you arrive and a supply of tea, coffee, sugar, salt and pepper, loo rolls, kitchen paper and cleaning materials.
Sorry, no dogs at Ball Cottage.
Outdoor Description
The gardens at Ball Cottage are a delight. From the back door you take some steps down to a lawn beside the river, where there is a lovely teak garden table and chairs.
The property comes with a standard bbq where you bring your own coals
Please note there are also some steep steps in the garden so young children must be supervised.
Parking
The parking space is outside the brown barn opposite the cottage. Please park to the left of the barn doors.
Pets Description
This has not been completed by the owner.
Restricted mobility
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Exit in case of emergency
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Christmas / New Year
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The region
The centre of Winsford is just a 5 minute stroll away from Ball Cottage. Here you'll find the famous 12th century thatched Royal Oak Inn, which serves great food and is family friendly. The pub now offers cream teas! A small shop is run from the Royal Oak pub selling milk, bread, newspapers, and some other basic supplies. There is also a village green with swings and a stream.
Wheddon Cross, approximately 4 miles from Winsford, is a small village with a mini-supermarket (open 7 am to 8 pm), post office, ATM and petrol station. Dulverton, around 7 miles away, is a very pretty, small town known as the southern gateway to Exmoor. Dulverton also has a mini-supermarket plus a butcher, post office, some lovely restaurants and independent shops.
Minehead is the main town in West Somerset, approximately 14 miles from Ball Cottage. Here you will find the larger supermarkets and petrol stations (Tesco, Morrisons and Lidl are all situated on the outskirts of the town), most major high street banks with cash machines, plus a range of other shops, including health food stores.
Local area
Winsford is one of the prettiest villages in the Exmoor National Park. Deer and wild ponies roam the moor above. Many birds live along the River Exe, which winds through the village (a neighbour has counted 41 species). On clear nights you can see a world of stars; Exmoor National Park has been designated England's first Dark-Sky Reserve. Winsford is an ideal centre for exploring Exmoor on foot or in the car, and there are opportunities for horse riding and fishing too.
