Kittiwake

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Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Pets No
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Features

Off road parking
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Seaside
Broadband / WiFi

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* Based on a combined average customer score

11 Customer Review(s)

“Kittiwake is ideally situated for all amenities.”

Beach, town, harbor, promenade, pubs, restaurants, shopping etc. Great base to explore the local area such as Exmoor, Porlock, Lynmouth etc. Car park on site a bonus. Lovely view from balcony. I brought my 85 year old mother and she was very happy.

Beach, town, harbor, promenade, pubs, restaurants, shopping etc. Great base to explore the local area such as Exmoor, Porlock, Lynmouth etc. Car park on site a bonus. Lovely view from balcony. I brought my 85 year old mother and she was very happy.

- Mrs Lester, September 2020
Miss Parry August 2020

“Owner was lovely, lovely apartment and we had a splendid time”

- Miss Parry, August 2020
Mrs Walker August 2020

“We had a lovely break at Kittiwake.”

The instructions for parking were clear but we preferred to park on the road due to the narrowness of the access to the car park. The location of the apartment was great - a short walk to a lovely park, the beach and the town centre but far enough away to be quiet. The views were fabulous too! The apartment was clean on arrival and was well equipped for our stay - the DVD player came in handy when it rained. We found the lounge to be comfortable but the beds to be a bit on the firm side. The photos of the lounge area in particular could do with being updated to reflect the furniture in place but this is only a minor point. We had a lovely stay and we would return to Kittiwake.

- Mrs Walker, August 2020
Mrs Carrick July 2020

“We had a wonderful stay at Kittiwake, this really is a lovely, well equipped apartment with a view that exceeds expectations, I could’ve spent the whole week sitting on the balcony watching the sea.”

Minehead is a quintessentially English seaside town, it’s friendly and has absolutely everything you need, it’s also the perfect base for exploring the area. I have a couple of minor gripes, firstly, the photos of the apartment really need to be updated as the sofas have changed, they show two fabric two seater sofas but in actual fact there is now a leather three seater and an arm chair. Secondly, given the current situation and the uncertainty about pubs and restaurants being opened, we had intended to eat in most nights and whilst the kitchen is really well equipped, it would’ve been nice to have some better quality utensils rather than basic plastic ones that felt very flimsy. Finally, as someone that spends a lot of time travelling for work, I really do appreciate bath sheets rather than bath towels. As I said these are very minor gripes, probably more observations and we will most definitely be booking Kittiwake again, hopefully in the winter when the sea is even more dramatic!

- Mrs Carrick, July 2020
Bartleet February 2020

“What a lovely holiday apartment!”

I was a little unsure about booking this, going on past experience of similar shared properties, but it was pretty much perfect from the moment we parked at the rear of the house. The entrance and common areas were clean and well maintained. The apartment was large, clean, bright and airy... and warm! I claimed possession of the chair in front of the fantastic arched window and could have spent the week there just watching the sea and the comings and goings along the promede. So hard to leave. We will be back before the end of the year!

- Bartleet, February 2020
Mrs Daly October 2019

“Lovely clean flat everything u need for a break away lovely position and views.”

10 mins walk into town along the seafront or 5 mins to the harbour. I will definitely be coming back.

- Mrs Daly, October 2019
Mrs Bishop August 2019

“Great views and everything on your doorstep.”

Loved this holiday.

- Mrs Bishop, August 2019
carlbytheway October 2017

“Lovely apartment”

It's a beautiful apartment with lovely view from the balcony the apartment is to a very good quality not just your bog standard so pleased with apartment rebooked for next year

- carlbytheway, October 2017
Anna L August 2016

“Fabulous views”

We like to visit new places as often as possible and our first time in Minehead has definitely been made more enjoyable by this stunning apartment. Beautiful features, modern with some original features very light and airy and best of all a balcony well positioned to enjoy the sea views. Our first night we left the windows open and fell asleep to the sound of crashing waves, also a joy to wake up to! Would recommend Kittiwake to anyone thinking of visiting Minehead The only slight negative is the noisy neighbours the sound proofing could be a little better but for the sake of a week in beautiful surroundings we can definitely live with it!!

- Anna L, August 2016
Oakridge97 August 2016

“Excellent Apartment - Disappointing Resort”

First the positives -Kittiwake is a spacious apartment with some lovely features. It appears to be managed well and was spotlessly clean on our arrival . The pretty flowers and pint of milk in the fridge were much appreciated. It has the benefit of sea views and we enjoyed sitting on the balcony and looking out to sea. The apartment looked better internally than the photos in the advert and appears to have recently been redecorated and new leather sofas purchased. Some of the neighbours were a little noisy , particularly late at night and early morning , but this did not escalate into a major problem. However, in our opinion, Minehead as a resort is pretty dire. It was akin to 'the land that time forgot' and for the most part seems to cater for the guests at the Holiday camp when they venture out . Minehead's saving grace is the steam railway, which enabled us to leave this grotty resort without having to drive. We went in to town on our first evening at 6.30pm and a young man and woman, both drunk,were openly fighting in the street - and there were lots of other drunks in the immediate vicinity and outside the bars . The better end of the resort is certainly towards the harbour. We ended up spending most of our holiday in North Devon and just using the apartment as a base to sleep, which was not our original intention. It's a shame really because the apartment was so nice . If it was in a different resort we would have no hesitation in staying there again - however we have no desire to ever visit Minehead again. The apartment deserves the 4 stars we have awarded it but wish to make clear that the rating is for the apartment and most certainly not for this drab, tired resort .

- Oakridge97, August 2016
Almazz0 August 2015

“Excellent”

Fantastic apartment, clean, bright and spacious. Very close to shops/pubs etc and overlooking the bay itself. Parking was easy (even in August) and everyone was extremely helpful and friendly. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and wouldn't hesitate to recommend Kittiwake to friends and family.

- Almazz0, August 2015
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The property

This is a light and bright apartment, within a large Victorian house, overlooking the beach and seafront in the popular Somerset resort town of Minehead.

Located in a quiet street off the esplanade, just a short walk from the beach, the apartment provides a lovely sunny holiday home by the beach with sea views from most rooms.

Set all on the first floor, the open plan living area has doors to the balcony, where guests can sit and gaze out across the stunning view of the bay.

The two bedrooms are light and airy with the master king-size bedroom having a Victorian fireplace and large curved bay window with excellent sea views, plus the twin room has a door opening to a balcony.

Why not stroll along the seafront at Minehead or take a walk along the cliffs, where there are gorgeous views across the Bristol Channel.

Take a visit to the medieval village of Dunster where the castle dominates the skyline, or enjoy a steam train ride along the coast to the little harbour village of Watchet on the West Somerset Railway.

Head inland to the beautiful landscape of the Exmoor National Park with its abundance of deer, birds and gentle rivers bubbling through the valleys; where walkers of all abilities will find trails to discover the superb countryside.

This apartment is in a superb, quiet location with stunning sea views.

Summary

All first floor
Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size double, 1 x twin with balcony
Bathroom with bath, hand-held shower, separate shower, basin and WC
Open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with balcony
Communal utility
Communal entrance hall.
Gas central heating
Electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, shared use of coin-operated washing machine and tumble dryer, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, DVD, radio, WiFi, selection of books
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Off road parking for 1 car
Sorry, no pets and no smoking
Shops, pub and beach 3 mins walk
Coastal path 5 mins walk
Note: Due to location, WiFi can be slow.

About the location

MINEHEAD

Taunton 24 miles; Bridgwater 27 miles.

The popular seaside resort of Minehead occupies a wonderful sheltered spot beneath the dramatic North Hill, on the lovely West Somerset Coast. This welcoming town boasts a mile long esplanade, providing a wonderful backdrop to the golden beach, whilst the pretty harbour, visited in the summer by the famous paddle steamer Waverley, offers excellent fishing opportunities. Enjoy a nostalgic steam train journey from the seafront on the West Somerset Railway, or visit Blenheim Gardens, winner of many awards for its beautiful floral displays. Renowned for the largest herd of red deer in England, Exmoor National Park with its wooded valleys, pretty bridlepaths and heather clad moors, is well worth a visit, whilst the magnificent Norman Castle at nearby Dunster is a must.

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Kittiwake

Minehead, Somerset (Ref. 926981)

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Reviews & Ratings

“Kittiwake is ideally situated for all amenities.”

“Owner was lovely, lovely apartment and we had a splendid time”

“We had a lovely break at Kittiwake.”

“We had a wonderful stay at Kittiwake, this really is a lovely, well equipped apartment with a view that exceeds expectations, I could’ve spent the whole week sitting on the balcony watching the sea.”

“What a lovely holiday apartment!”

“Lovely clean flat everything u need for a break away lovely position and views.”

“Great views and everything on your doorstep.”

“Lovely apartment”

“Fabulous views”

“Excellent Apartment - Disappointing Resort”

“Excellent”

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MINEHEAD

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