Cottage to rent with a hot tub in Taunton (2mls SE), Somerset

Accommodation details

Nearby Taunton, the County Town of Somerset, is 3 miles from this retreat and has extensive shopping, restaurants, leisure facilities and the County Cricket ground. Taunton's racecourse is half a mile away. There are wonderful walks to be enjoyed directly from the property which meander through a rural landscape with country pubs to be found en route.

The central location makes it perfect for visiting both coastlines including Watchet (21 miles) and Blue Anchor (24 miles) to the north and the popular seaside towns of Lyme Regis (25 miles) and Sidmouth (26.5 miles) to the south. Head to Bishops Lydeard (9 miles) and jump on the West Somerset Railway, which chugs merrily through the countryside ending at Minehead Beach – it’s a real step back in time. Set in the grounds of the owners’ small farm, this beautiful reverse-level cottage is accessed via the enclosed courtyard garden.

Step inside and enter straight into the light and airy king-size bedroom with an en-suite bathroom with a bath, separate shower and WC. Head up the stairs from the bedroom to the open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner with an enchanting Juliet balcony that takes in sweeping views over fields. Settle in for a snug evening with a feast, a bottle of wine and a film on the Smart TV.

The perfectly equipped kitchen has an electric oven and two-ring hob, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, microwave and breakfast bar seating two – it is a great space for cooking lazy breakfasts or trying out new recipes. Outside there is an enclosed, walled courtyard garden, great for both you and your four-legged friend to relax in.

Guests will find a table and chairs, a charcoal BBQ as well a hot tub, which is particularly inviting at night, when guests can enjoy the warm bubbling water under the star-filled skies. Just 100 metres away in the owner's grounds there is an unenclosed pond, please take care here. There is off-road parking available for one car.