Seagulls Rest, Minehead

Property Summary
Seagulls Rest in Minehead is situated on a quiet part of the sea front and enjoys sea views from every window at the front of the house. It is a spacious property set out over three floors, and can accommodate up to 7 guests in four bedrooms

Main Description
Seagulls Rest In Minehead is a stone-built semi-detached holiday home dating back to the Victorian era. It's literally just a stones throw to Minehead sea front from the front door, just cross the road and you are there!

Sleeps 7 guests in four bedrooms
Two double bedrooms, one twin and one single bedroom
Shower room with toilet on the ground floor
Family bathroom (shower plus corner bath) on the first floor
Enclosed courtyard
Off road parking for one car
Parking permit for a second car if required
Short walk to the sandy part of Minehead Beach
Easy walking distance to pubs and restaurants and the town
Popular fishing area on adjacent beach
Near the start of the South West Coast Path
Wifi, heating and electricity included
Bed linen and towels are provided (please bring your own beach towels)
Arrive from 4 pm
Depart by 10 am (please contact us if you would like to arrive early/leave late as it may be possible if no other guests scheduled)

The front door entrance is at the side of the property into a small Hall with stairs leading to the first floor and the sitting room to the left and the dining room to the right. The sitting room is at the front of the cottage both windows affording lovely views over the Bristol Channel. The dining room has a large table with ample room to seat 8. The kitchen is the far side of the dining room and an external door leads to the courtyard garden. At the far end of the kitchen is the shower room, with toilet and hand basin. On the first floor there are two of the bedrooms, one double bedroom with dressing room area and sea views, and one single bedroom (also with sea view). The family bathroom is also on the first floor, comprising corner bath, shower unit, toilet and hand basin. The other two bedrooms are on the second floor, one double bed and one twin (with sea view).

Two dogs (max) are welcome by prior arrangement, for supplement of £15. Please do not leave your dogs alone in the property and do not allow them on the furniture.

Indoor Description
The kitchen is fitted with new appliances including an integrated fridge/freezer, dishwasher, oven and hob, washing machine and tumble dryer. There is also an Italian coffee maker (for use on the hob) and a cafetiere provided.

Wifi for 2020 has been upgraded to a 33mb+ service and Wi-Fi mesh installed throughout house to give high bandwidth in every room.

The property benefits from gas-fired central heating throughout, which can be adjusted as required.

There is one TV in the property, in the lounge (not including Sky).

Bed linen and towels are provided. Please bring your own towels if you wish to take towels to the beach or on day-trips.

There are portable fans in each bedroom, they will either be obvious or stored in the wardrobe/s.

A high chair is provided and plenty of space in the single bedroom for a travel cot (cot not provided).

A single fold up bed is available, but is not made up with linen, or pillow.

Outdoor Description
Seagulls Rest has a private courtyard area that has been tiled (2020) with slate. There is a six seater patio set, and other seating. The raised stepped wall offers a lovely place to have a cup of coffee and watch the sea in front of the house!

The area by the front door is a tarmacked area where a car can be parked.

There is no BBQ provided but you are welcome to use one.
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Parking
There is space to park one car in the courtyard area beside the cottage, inside the garden gates. Plus, one parking permit is provided for a second car if required (it will be left inside the cottage for you). This permit can be used to park in any of the parking spaces along Quay West and Quay St in Minehead (please though avoid parking outside neighbours properties). If you have more than 2 cars in your group, there is pay and display parking along Quay West, there are machines along the road or you can use the Phone and Pay app, (a weekly permit bought via Phone and Pay costs £25). The nearest free parking is on the North Hill road, where you can walk down a short path to the harbour.



Please note: When there is a storm, large stones can be thrown up from the beach! These can be thrown half way across the road so we suggest that if a storm is forecast - leave extra cars down in the public car park by the Old Ship Aground pub.


Pets Description
Two dogs (max) are welcome for supplement of £15 each. Please do not leave your dogs alone in the property and do not allow them on the furniture and we would appreciate it if they can be kept out of the bedrooms.

Restricted mobility
This has not been completed by the owner.

Exit in case of emergency
This has not been completed by the owner.

Christmas / New Year
We have a 5 foot lit Christmas tree that will be laid out in the dining room for Christmas week.

The region
Minehead is one of West Somerset's best known and well-loved coastal resorts, nestling as between the slopes of Exmoor and the sea. The town offers a wide range of attractions, including the beach, promenade, harbour, beautiful gardens and colourful tree lined avenue with an array of shops and services. Dominated by the wooded slopes of North Hill, the whole area is renowned for its outstanding natural beauty and there are superb walks over open moor land, through woodland and along the coast.