Wisteria Cottage

Rating
Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Pets Yes
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Reviews

Mrs Saunders
January 2019

“A lovely cottage that enabled me to invite yet more guests for my husband's surprise 60th Birthday party at Dragon House next door.”

The cottage is beautifully furnished and spacious, the kitchen well equipped, and lounge comfortable too. I hasten to add, Wisteria is quite separate from the main house - across a cobbled courtyard. If you were staying here, and had no connection to guests staying in Dragon House - there would be no impact on well being. The cottage is a few hops from a lovely lawned garden, and when the weather allows - I could imagine afternoon tea with scones and cake quite easily!

The cottage is beautifully furnished and spacious, the kitchen well equipped, and lounge comfortable too. I hasten to add, Wisteria is quite separate from the main house - across a cobbled courtyard. If you were staying here, and had no connection to guests staying in Dragon House - there would be no impact on well being. The cottage is a few hops from a lovely lawned garden, and when the weather allows - I could imagine afternoon tea with scones and cake quite easily!
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Mr Cursons July 2018

“We have stayed in numerous cottages in the past & this one was not the best.”

We will not be returning. To our surprise their was no welcome pack not even a small carton of milk seeing as their was no shop around or anyone to ask
Mrs Lane July 2018

“Having booked many holidays with Sykes in the past and this year, we were very disappointed with Wisteria Cottage.”

Initially there was no welcome, just a casual arm pointing us in the right direction, no showing us round. There was no welcome pack, or even a drop of milk left in the fridge. The stairs were not mentioned as being difficult but they were and we certainly wouldn't have booked this cottage had we known what they were like. Upstairs the bathroom had a heated towel rail t hat was on all day, but only one towel was provided to last us both for the whole week! In the main bedroom the radiator was on every evening despite the heat wave.. We could not get the internet to work at first because the access code was printed incorrectly in the brochure., we couldn't find the owner but eventually got the correct code from. another holiday maker in the main house. "We were in the middle of the heat wave , so the one thing we did appreciate was the cool downstairs rooms. Despite the difficulties the cottage is in a good location and we were able to enjoy the holiday.
Mrs Shergold June 2018

“Sorry lost first attempt at comments: After experiencing many enjoyable holidays with Helpful Holidays, we were disappointed at the standard and quality of the premises at Bilbrook.”

We appreciate that the building was over 300 years old and a plus point was that it was very cool through this recent very hot weather but below we list the reasons for our disappointment. Cleanliness left much to be desired i.e. extreme dust on wardrobes, lamps, blinds coupled with a rather large amount of spiders and cobwebs. In the morning the kitchen floor was alive with ants and very large woodlice, probably about 10 every morning. The water came out brown until run and to get hot water one had to waste so much before it even ran warm. The extractor fan in the bathroom did not work, this is essential as there is no ventilation (windows) as the room is in the centre upstairs. Also, a continuous leak around wash hand basin, and there was no way we could stop the cold tap from running. The laundry was inaccessible because of stored items. No markings on the cooker or instructions. In the fridge there was no door on the very small freezer compartment, therefore, could not trust frozen items to be kept at the premises for our self-catering. Previously with Helpful Holidays we were always welcomed by the owner or caretaker and more often than not, milk, bread, eggs etc were left out to welcome us after our journey but on this occasion we saw no-one until we left a day early and we were putting the key through his door. Normally there is a vacuum cleaner available but not so in these premises. When we booked; this property was given a four and a half star rating out of five, perhaps you could advise us how you arrived at that? It looked to us as if the property was being run down. We appreciate that this is a negative review but we certainly would not have any confidence in your ratings in the future.

The property

Dunster 3.7 miles.

This 300 year old stone cottage is attached to a Grade II listed house set in magnificent grounds, situated close to the popular village of Dunster and the town of Minehead in Somerset.

Combining character with fine modern furnishings, this cosy cottage is ideal for a couple, small family or group of friends.

Your cottage near Dunster offers a kitchen with dining area and exposed beams, along with a welcoming sitting room with feature fireplace, which provides a warm and relaxing place after a day exploring Exmoor National Park.

There are flexible sleeping arrangements at this cottage with a super king-size double and a standard double and completing the accommodation is a superb bathroom with freestanding bath.

The sunny courtyard is shared, however it is screened and surrounded by twisting grapevines and pretty flower tubs.

There are excellent country pursuits nearby on Exmoor and this is a wonderful place for walkers, birdwatchers and wildlife lovers.

Being only three miles from the coast, there are beaches and cliff paths to discover, plus the stunning Dunster medieval village and castle run by the National Trust is well worth a visit.

A quaint cottage conveniently located close to both the coast and countryside.

This property is attached to Ref. 25294, together they sleep 26.

Features

Off road parking
Smoke-free
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Washing machine
Broadband / WiFi

Accommodation

Two bedrooms: 1 x super king-size double, 1 x double. Bathroom with freestanding bath, basin and WC. Kitchen with dining area. Shared external utility. Sitting room.

Amenities

Oil central heating with electric heaters
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, washing machine and tumble dryer in utility
TV with Freeview, WiFi, selection of books and games
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Cot, highchair and stairgate on request
Off road parking for 2 cars
Shared lawned gardens with patios and furniture
One well-behaved dog welcome
Sorry, no smoking
Shop 2 miles, pub 7 mins walk
Beach 2 miles
Note: Unfenced pond, children to be supervised
Note: Limited mobile reception

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About the location

DUNSTER

Minehead 3 miles.

Dunster is a popular tourist village near the North Somerset coast and is a largely unspoiled spot: the centre of the town retains many old buildings which hug the winding cobbled streets.

The whole village is dominated by the castle on its hill but the focal point of the High Street is the picturesque Yarn Market, a covered area built in 1609 particularly to accommodate the wool traders and other cloth merchants.

Inside Dunster castle there are fine plasterwork ceilings and the extensive terraced and landscaped gardens contain many rare shrubs and trees, and offer marvelous views out to sea, and towards the Quantocks.

For those who enjoy exploring the countryside, Dunster is within the Exmoor National Park and there are plenty of footpaths leading onto the surrounding hills of Grabbist and walks into Dunster’s Deer Park at the foot of the castle.

Dunster is well served with traditional inns, individual shops and interesting places to explore including the working 18th century watermill.

West Somerset’s premier resort of Minehead is less than three miles away and has golden sandy beaches, seaside attractions for the visitor, and plenty of cafes, shops and bistros..

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Wisteria Cottage

Bilbrook near Dunster, Somerset (Ref. 25293)

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Reviews

“A lovely cottage that enabled me to invite yet more guests for my husband's surprise 60th Birthday party at Dragon House next door.”

“We have stayed in numerous cottages in the past & this one was not the best.”

“Having booked many holidays with Sykes in the past and this year, we were very disappointed with Wisteria Cottage.”

“Sorry lost first attempt at comments: After experiencing many enjoyable holidays with Helpful Holidays, we were disappointed at the standard and quality of the premises at Bilbrook.”