Woodforde Cottage

Rating
Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Pets Yes
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Features

Open fire
Garden / Patio
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Washing machine

Reviews

42 Customer Review(s)

Mr Fish
October 2020

“A delightful old cottage in very quaint village lovely pub called the red lion very nice food and good beer.”

Thank you Liz for renting your cottage,we was only going to stay for 7nights but ended up staying for 14 nights it was that good. So looking forward to our next visit. Well recommend.

Thank you Liz for renting your cottage,we was only going to stay for 7nights but ended up staying for 14 nights it was that good. So looking forward to our next visit. Well recommend.

- Mr Fish, October 2020
Mrs Chase September 2020

“On arrival, the recycling bin (situated at the front gate) was overflowing with items on the path (we appreciate that waste collections are out of owners control) but this was not a great impression.”

Overall we found the cottage unwelcoming; the decor looks very dated and tired. Floor furnishings had seen ‘better days’.....particularly the bath and toilet mats. The bedroom door of the twin room was not attached to the doorframe at the top hinge, so moving the door was precarious ......not an acceptable standard. Unfortunately, our overall impression of the cottage was that it did not feel clean. The local pub, within 10mins walking distance was the saving grace.....welcoming staff and great food. Dog friendly as well.

- Mrs Chase, September 2020
Mr Hodkinson August 2020

“A lovely quirky cottage in a small Somerset village.”

We loved staying there. Really enjoyed the log fires, the quietness and darkness of the village at night, great walks and the Red Lion pub just up the road. The cottage is very small, (I banged my head 3 times) and the stairs extremely steep. It is tired and desperately needs redecorating.

- Mr Hodkinson, August 2020
Mrs Alder September 2019

“One minor thing, would have been good to have had a few tea spoons.”

There was only one baby spoon. As a nice gesture a,pint of milk would have been nice. All other cottages we have stayed they left one Would stay here again as very cosy Many thanks for a great quiet break

- Mrs Alder, September 2019
Mrs Jones August 2019

“The cottage was perfect, it was clean and homely.”

The only negative was the shower or lack of! The cottage location was good and we were able to visit lots of amazing places. The dogs enjoyed lots of new walks and enjoyed laying in the sun in the back yard of the cottage. I would definitely stay in this cottage again.

- Mrs Jones, August 2019
Mrs Clarke March 2019

“The house could do with decorating in places such as window frames, bits of ceiling, the gate and the front door to make it more appealing when going in.”

- Mrs Clarke, March 2019
Mr Vagg March 2019

“Cottage was lovely.”

Shame not a shower [as partner struggled to get out of bath]

- Mr Vagg, March 2019
Mrs Evans January 2019

“Delightful cottage.”

Cosy, warm and well maintained. Obviously a much loved family home than a simple rental. Had a wonderful time with great walks which our springer spaniel loved. Nights in front of a roaring fire. What is there not too like. Sally, Mike and Bracken

- Mrs Evans, January 2019
Mrs Jones September 2018

“This is our 3rd visit to this cottage.”

It's a lovely cottage but over the 4yrs we have been it has gone down hill. Although inside is still clean the gardens have been left to run wild. The garden table had gone rusty with one of the legs broken and being held up by a flower pot with a rock inside . The photos that you have for this cottage is so out of date. On our first visit 4yrs ago the bottom stair was broken and it still is. Also my husband had to mend the front door lock. It's such a shame this lovely little cottage really is in need of some TLC. Will not be going back again.

- Mrs Jones, September 2018
5farthing September 2018

“Terrible not cleaned.”

Smelt of poo .Fridge microwave worktops bath and basin needed cleaning.Hoovered all down stairs.The most worse we found was the toilet seat underneath had poo spatter.Phone owner and offer a part refund, she did clean?We left after 1 hour.

- 5farthing, September 2018
Mr Thomson July 2018

“This was a clean comfortable and cool cottage for us and our huskies.”

The local area has many great walks and sights such as Ham Hill Country Park which is well worth a visit.

- Mr Thomson, July 2018
Ms Sahara July 2018

“Loved Woodforde Cottage and the little village it was in.”

The cottage was really clean and comfortable and it had everything we needed.

- Ms Sahara, July 2018
Mrs Rabbetts April 2018

“Very nice cottage and lots to do in the area.”

Lovely village location and helpful neighbours. Steep stairs could be an adventure coming down. Car parking limited but adequate. Great local pub restaurant.

- Mrs Rabbetts, April 2018
Mrs Hester March 2018

“This is our second time at woodforde cottage, it is a cosy and delightful character cottage.”

The village of Babcary is scenic and very quiet and peaceful. In Babcary there are wonderful wildflower meadows these are a 10 mins walk from the cottage. Flowers are out in the summer but it is still great to have walk there, we never met anyone on the walks and went in September and March. The local Inn Red Lion serves delicious food and is a traditional and elegant inn. We have both enjoyed our stay and our dog has too, at this quaint cottage. The cottage has all the necessary essentials and a delightful front garden where all the wild birds visit to feed on the bird feeders. We always ensure we leave seed and peanuts for the next visitors as previous visitors have done. Glastonbury is half hour drive, RSPB Hamwall 1/2 hour, Glenda Spooner 15 mins and Chesil beach a little further. These are a few super places to visit. It is a central location to visit most attractions that Somerset has to offer and further afield.

- Mrs Hester, March 2018
Mrs Johnson July 2017

“Good location for exploring Somerset and Dorset.”

Good local pub a short walk away. Nice character cottage with well equipped kitchen.

- Mrs Johnson, July 2017
Mr H November 2016

“Very nice cottage, Great location but can do with a shower.”

- Mr H, November 2016
Mrs Gibson October 2016

“We had a great holiday with our dogs lots of walks and trips to the coast, for ...”

We had a great holiday with our dogs lots of walks and trips to the coast, for us we need a bigger garden for our dogs but the cottage is lovely and cosy and we did enjoy our stay very much

- Mrs Gibson, October 2016
Mr Kidson September 2016

“Lovely cosy cottage, very well equipped.”

Had a lovely relaxing week away.

- Mr Kidson, September 2016
Mr Hepburn March 2016

“A welcoming, cosy and quaint cottage full of character.”

The real fire was a bonus. The owner provided everything you could think of and more! It was very clean as was all bedding and towels provided.

- Mr Hepburn, March 2016
Mrs Jones June 2015

“A beautiful Cottage in a lovely little village.”

The Cottage has everything you need, with a good sized kitchen and a comfortable sitting room. Would love to return.

- Mrs Jones, June 2015
Mrs Gracey May 2015

“Liked the quietness and the lovely unspoilt cottage, the location was perfect.”

- Mrs Gracey, May 2015
Ms Allaker April 2015

“It was quaint and cosy with everything I could wish for as an escape.”

- Ms Allaker, April 2015
A FlipKey verified reviewer August 2014

“Quirky Retreat”

Lovely little cottage that takes you back in time. Just the 2 of us and our 2 dogs and we loved it. Everything you could want was there including broadband that was just great. Very clean and well equipped. The only reason I gave 4 stars instead of 5 was the lack of a shower but otherwise it would have had 5 stars without hesitation.It was so quirky and a welcome retreat after a busy day discovering new places. Well placed for National Trust properties and the Haynes Car Museum is a must. Would return anytime.

- A FlipKey verified reviewer, August 2014
Mrs Jackson May 2014

“It was a beautiful cottage, very well equipped, in a lovely part of the country.”

- Mrs Jackson, May 2014
Mrs Appel April 2014

“Cosy country cottage in beautiful country village setting.”

Character property with beams, lovely open fire and cosy bedrooms. Good selection of books and games. Pretty front garden.

- Mrs Appel, April 2014
Mrs Hinton September 2013

“Peace and quiet.”

Friendly neighbours. Lots of areas to walk. Loved watching the bats at nights. The cottage had everything you could ask for.

- Mrs Hinton, September 2013
Mrs Day September 2013

“The owner had provided kindling, logs and coal for the fire which we enjoyed.”

The cottage had plenty of hot water, and was clean, and in a good condition. The kitchen was very well equipped, and we made good use of it. We loved the village, and the neighbours were very friendly and helpful. We had a great time.

- Mrs Day, September 2013
A FlipKey verified reviewer January 2013

“Lovely spot, cosy cottage, great break”

Great little cottage, close to pub (good food, poor choice of beer) and well located for a good variety of days out. Owners were flexible and accommodating, the booking process was easy and the cottage had everything we needed.

- A FlipKey verified reviewer, January 2013
A FlipKey verified reviewer December 2012

“Fantastic Stay”

A Fantastic stay. A lovely cottage in a very nice and friendly village. Pub about 2 minutes walk away, and about 30 minutes walk to the nearest shop. Highly recommended

- A FlipKey verified reviewer, December 2012
Ms Elliott October 2012

“Lovely old cottage with a comfortable, lived in feel.”

Walking distance to the local pub. Good range of leaflets.

- Ms Elliott, October 2012
Miss Lovatt June 2012

“The ambience of the cottage was so welcoming - it made the bad weather easier to manage!”

- Miss Lovatt, June 2012
Ted Zealley June 2012

“Convenient and Cozy”

We found Babcary a great central point for visiting lots of places in Somerset, Dorset and eastern Devonshire. The cottage was very clean and well equipped. Kitchen and bath have been upgraded although a shower attachment in the bath would be nice. The village is very picturesque and quiet.

- Ted Zealley, June 2012
Mr Logan June 2012

“We are from Australia and loved being able to stay in a cottage in an English village, something we have wanted to do for a long time.”

This cottage was very comfortable, very cosy and everything in it worked beautifully. I enjoyed cooking our breakfast each morning on the Neff cooktop in a very lovely and well set up kitchen. We loved being able to walk down to the local Red Lion pub each evening for dinner - I think they were beginning to think we had moved in! We went to Babcary to follow up some family history which we were able to do at the local church and also by talking to some of the older locals in the village. Apart from that, the cottage is in a good spot for sightseeing. We managed to go to Glastonbury, Yeovilton and Montacute in the few days we had.

- Mr Logan, June 2012
Mr Zealley April 2012

“Very convenient for touring about SW England and S.”

Wales. Very comfortable. Well equipped throughout the cottage.

- Mr Zealley, April 2012
Mrs South March 2012

“Plenty of walks and places to drive to and the local pub was within walking distance.”

- Mrs South, March 2012
Mr Seymour March 2012

“Lovely location and a peaceful and cosy cottage.”

The weather was fantastic too.

- Mr Seymour, March 2012
Mr Wagg March 2012

“A nice homely feel about the cottage and a nice village feel to the area.”

- Mr Wagg, March 2012
Mr Clark February 2012

“Good location and very quiet village, near to both coasts.”

- Mr Clark, February 2012
Miss Fraser November 2011

“The cottage was idyllic and just as I imagined.”

As per my previous bookings with Sykes, I found the process easy and the staff were friendly and helpful. I would definitely stay at the cottage again and use Sykes in the future.

- Miss Fraser, November 2011
Mrs Blackman July 2011

“A very clean and accommodating cottage with a 'homely' feel about it.”

The Red Lion local pub was very friendly, serving nice food. A trip to Cheddar Gorge is highly recommended and is not too far to travel. If we went to Somerset we would use the cottage again. Thank you.

- Mrs Blackman, July 2011
Miss Moorhead June 2011

“A very peaceful "get away from it all" location.”

Beautiful meadows nearby, ideal for dog-walking. Friendly locals.

- Miss Moorhead, June 2011
Mrs Clarke June 2011

“Particularly good central location, able to visit Somerset and Dorset beaches.”

Plenty of walks with the dog and some interesting towns and villages to visit.

- Mrs Clarke, June 2011
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The property

An 18th century stone terraced cottage which oozes character, in the village of Babcary.

This Babcary cottage provides cosy accommodation full of homely touches.

Features of this Babcary cottage include exposed beams, a stone fireplace with bread oven, and attractive cottage garden.

The cosy sitting room with open fire leads to a small dining area, and on to a fitted kitchen with modern appliances.

Then, climb the steep narrow stairs to find two attractive bedrooms.

Step outside the door of your Babcary cottage and you have easy access to walks in the beautiful Somerset countryside, with plenty of inns and pubs serving Somerset cider and beer.

Farther afield there are many fabulous gardens and National Trust properties including Montacute House, Lytes Cary and East Lambrook Manor Gardens.

A lovely Babcary cottage and an ideal touring base.

Summary

Two bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x twin (2'6" beds)
Ground floor bathroom with bath and basin
Separate WC
Fitted kitchen
Sitting room with dining area and open fire.
Night storage heating downstairs with electric fires upstairs and open fire in sitting room
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, washer/dryer, TV, DVD, library of books, games and DVDs
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Roadside parking outside property
Enclosed front and rear garden
Two well-behaved dogs welcome
Sorry, no smoking
Village pub 3 mins walk, shop 1 mile
Note: Steep stairs, may not be suitable for the infirm.

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About the location

BABCARY

Castle Cary 7 miles; Somerton 7 miles.

Babcary is a small rural village off the A37, part of the old Roman Fosse Way, and just 7 miles from Castle Cary. The glorious Somerset countryside is all around, offering plentiful walks and rambles. There are numerous National Trust properties and places of interest to visit nearby, including Lambrooke Manor Gardens, Barrington Court, the Elizabethan Montacute House and the beautiful walled gardens and intimate manor house at Lytes Cary. Within a short drive can be found the Fleet Air Arm Museum at Yeovilton, as well as Haynes Motor Museum, or why not explore mystical Glastonbury, or marvel at Cheddar Gorge? A great holiday base from which to explore the beauty of Somerset.

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Reviews

“A delightful old cottage in very quaint village lovely pub called the red lion very nice food and good beer.”

“On arrival, the recycling bin (situated at the front gate) was overflowing with items on the path (we appreciate that waste collections are out of owners control) but this was not a great impression.”

“A lovely quirky cottage in a small Somerset village.”

“One minor thing, would have been good to have had a few tea spoons.”

“The cottage was perfect, it was clean and homely.”

“The house could do with decorating in places such as window frames, bits of ceiling, the gate and the front door to make it more appealing when going in.”

“Cottage was lovely.”

“Delightful cottage.”

“This is our 3rd visit to this cottage.”

“Terrible not cleaned.”

“This was a clean comfortable and cool cottage for us and our huskies.”

“Loved Woodforde Cottage and the little village it was in.”

“Very nice cottage and lots to do in the area.”

“This is our second time at woodforde cottage, it is a cosy and delightful character cottage.”

“Good location for exploring Somerset and Dorset.”

“Very nice cottage, Great location but can do with a shower.”

“We had a great holiday with our dogs lots of walks and trips to the coast, for ...”

“Lovely cosy cottage, very well equipped.”

“A welcoming, cosy and quaint cottage full of character.”

“A beautiful Cottage in a lovely little village.”

“Liked the quietness and the lovely unspoilt cottage, the location was perfect.”

“It was quaint and cosy with everything I could wish for as an escape.”

“Quirky Retreat”

“It was a beautiful cottage, very well equipped, in a lovely part of the country.”

“Cosy country cottage in beautiful country village setting.”

“Peace and quiet.”

“The owner had provided kindling, logs and coal for the fire which we enjoyed.”

“Lovely spot, cosy cottage, great break”

“Fantastic Stay”

“Lovely old cottage with a comfortable, lived in feel.”

“The ambience of the cottage was so welcoming - it made the bad weather easier to manage!”

“Convenient and Cozy”

“We are from Australia and loved being able to stay in a cottage in an English village, something we have wanted to do for a long time.”

“Very convenient for touring about SW England and S.”

“Plenty of walks and places to drive to and the local pub was within walking distance.”

“Lovely location and a peaceful and cosy cottage.”

“A nice homely feel about the cottage and a nice village feel to the area.”

“Good location and very quiet village, near to both coasts.”

“The cottage was idyllic and just as I imagined.”

“A very clean and accommodating cottage with a 'homely' feel about it.”

“A very peaceful "get away from it all" location.”

“Particularly good central location, able to visit Somerset and Dorset beaches.”

The property

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About the location

BABCARY

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