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This lovely Grade II listed cottage was built for the local Lime Kiln workers and is one of a terrace of cottages, which cluster around a charming chapel, frequented by the former landowner and still in use to this day. Quietly situated in the older quarter of Alcombe, itself on the outskirts of the popular resort of Minehead, the cottage is cosy and full of charm with an attractive lounge with feature fireplace, fitted with a gas fired stove, perfect for those chilly autumn evenings. However in this case cosy does not mean small and the cottage provides spacious accommodation for either a family of four or for a couple seeking out a romantic retreat. At the rear of the cottage the light and airy kitchen diner opens onto a secluded sunny rear walled courtyard whilst at the front a pretty cottage garden with seating is overlooked from the lounge. Upstairs two comfortable bedrooms allow for a restful night and the master bedroom has pretty views of the Bristol Channel and the coast of Wales. Minehead itself is a bustling seaside resort with plenty of inns and restaurants to satisfy both hunger and thirst, but these excesses can be exercised away by taking a leisurely or strenuous walk along the wonderful beaches or over the beautiful Exmoor National Park. Lose yourself for a day in the nearby historic village of Dunster overlooked by its brooding castle or hitch a ride on the West Somerset Steam Railway. There’s so much to do with the benefit of a fantastic home from home to welcome you back in the evening.

“Absolutely loved our holiday!  What a beautiful little cottage.  Great for the children and the dog.  Brilliant having the beach and woods so close.  Enjoyed the Sunday service at the Spiritual Church too.  Will definitely come again”  August 2013

“A very enjoyable week with lots of walking from the cottage!  The Lion at Timberscombe is very good for a walk and lunch.  Walks around Dunster also excellent.  Good lunches too at Porlock Weir pub.  Really enjoyed the walk around Lynton and Lynmouth and Watersmeet.  Our first visit to Exmoor but not our last!” August 2013

Accommodation: Front door into a small porch and then into the spacious lounge with fireplace fitted with a gas stove. Two sofas provide plenty of seating and the room has a flat screen TV with DVD player also a cd player and radio. Light and airy kitchen/diner with the dining area having a leafed table and four chairs and the kitchen equipped with a gas cooker, fridge with freezer compartment, dishwasher, washing machine and microwave and also a radio/ ipod dock. Stairs from lounge to first floor. Double bedroom with 5ft bed (can be separated into two 2ft 6in singles) and views to the Bristol Channel. Bunk bedroom with 3ft bunk beds and a good sized family bathroom with bath (shower over), hand basin and WC.

Outside: Rear walled courtyard with a decked area, garden table and chairs and cottage garden to the front, planted with established shrubs and bedding plants with a decked area and garden furniture, accessed over the pathway running in front of the cottages.

Included: Bed linen, towels, travel cot and electricity. (Guests must supply own beach towels).

Heating (night storage heaters and gas stove)  from end September to beginning of May £25 per week.

Pets: Maximum of 2 well mannered pets welcome. Pet charge: £25 per pet, per week.

Parking available on road close to cottage.

No smoking

No telephone. Mobile reception fair.

Beaches: Minehead beaches within 2 miles.  Several wonderful sandy North Devon beaches (great for surfing) within 45 minute drive.

Pub, shops, supermarket, restaurant and takeaways, all in Alcombe.

Minehead, with  many more facilities within 1.5 miles.