Stable Cottage

4.9★

Outstanding

Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 2
Pets Yes
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Features

Off road parking
Ground floor accommodation
Ground floor bedroom
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

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Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities

* Based on a combined average customer score

33 Customer Review(s)

“So glad I booked this holiday rental through Sykes, who kept me updated & informed.”

Outstanding property in beautiful surroundings and the owners were very inviting and helpful. Highly recommend this property!!

Outstanding property in beautiful surroundings and the owners were very inviting and helpful. Highly recommend this property!!

- Eve, October 2021
Eric September 2021

“A beautiful cottage very clean all you would need for your stay good place to get around”

- Eric, September 2021
Valerie September 2021

“We really appreciated the effort that had been put in to Stable Cottage, from the charming garden and patio to the decoration and facilities within the cottage.”

As far as cleanliness goes, it was pristine! All our needs, and those of our dogs, we’re catered for and it was wonderful to just be able to relax and enjoy our holiday. We were very sorry to leave, and would thoroughly recommend this site to anyone.

- Valerie, September 2021
John September 2021

“One of the best holiday lets we have come across - set up purpose built just a few years ago with excellent facilities.”

In a beautiful rural area of the Mendips, and close to the coast. Free parking in Clevedon for 3 hours !! Great walks, recommend Blagdon Lake walk through the woods.

- John, September 2021
Gill September 2021

“Lovely single storey cottage, ideally situated for visiting places of interest without having to drive long distances.”

If we visit Somerset again in the future we would certainly return to Stable Cottage. Thank you for a comfortable stay Jane and the welcome pack, the scones, strawberries, clotted cream and jam were delicious!

- Gill, September 2021
Catherine August 2021

“Lovely cottage, very clean and tidy.”

Good area with plenty to see and do not far from the cottage. Couple of good pubs serving good food and drink within walking distance. Highly recommend and would definitely come back.

- Catherine, August 2021
Andrew July 2021

“We had a lovely stay in Stable Cottage which is beautifully presented and spacious, with all of the facilities that are needed for a self catering holiday, including a fabulous drying room for your laundry and for wet coats etc.”

On arrival we were provided with some lovely treats, including some for the dogs who also enjoyed the secure field where they could run about whilst we chilled on the picnic bench. There are several pubs within an easy walking distance and loads of different walks to try out. There are dog friendly beaches a shortish drive away and Cheddar Gorge is at the doorstep.

- Andrew, July 2021
Andrew July 2021

“Generally a good and comfortable property with welcoming hosts, situated in lovely countryside.”

Can be issues with noise from heavy footed occupants of the property above. Listing photographs are misleading and need to be updated to reflect lower comfort outdoor and indoor furnishings.

- Andrew, July 2021
Michelle June 2021

“The cottage was very comfortable and homely, Owners are on hand to help with any queries.”

Outside drying area would make this cottage perfect

- Michelle, June 2021
Sharon June 2021

“Fabulous cottage in a great base location for getting to all the main tourist attractions.”

Jane the owner is very accommodating & the welcome pack left is a lovely touch. Shower facilities & comfy beds are just what you need after a good day out. Fab little find & so glad we found this little gem of a place to stay

- Sharon, June 2021
Jeanette May 2021

“This is a lovely well thought through, comfortable, very clean holiday cottage, inside and out with the equipment you need for a weeks stay and the owners have clearly worked hard to make a great stay for guests, in particular the information about local attributes and amenities and we appreciated that.”

The lack of privacy did change how we felt about the day to day living arrangements as the owners House a few meters away overlooks the property and if you chose to sit outside in the lovely front patio there is no privacy as it is overlooked. The rear patio is small boxy and fenced in that we used, to feel not overlooked but not exactly a pleasant space to while away some outdoor relaxing time. It really depends on what is important to individuals and therefore an acceptable arrangement for others but if a private not overlooked space is on the list of must haves, then this may not work.

- Jeanette, May 2021
Linda May 2021

“Lovely place to stay if you want peace and quiet .”

Just two minor things that could have been better are the back door was draughty, and the t.v. Could have been bigger. Otherwise we really enjoyed our stay there.

- Linda, May 2021
David May 2021

“The area the cottage is located in is picturesque.”

Loved Axbridge for the shopping. The cottage itself was beautifully presented and clean with excellent facilities.

- David, May 2021
Susan April 2021

“Stable cottage is a lovely little gem of a cottage.”

It's a beautifully converted stables on a horse farm with its own enclosed little front garden and a back patio. The bedrooms are spacious with comfortable beds. The front bedroom has a large wet-room and beside the twin bedroom there is another even larger one. The open-plan kitchen-diner-living room has everything you need, including a dishwasher. The Tv has free netflix and there is fast broadband. Jane and Pete have thought of everything to make our dog comfortable too. They provided him with a basket of towels, treats, and bowls. They have even provided an enclosed dog exercise field! Shipham is well placed for easy access to wonderful beaches, the Mendip Hills and wonderful places such as Wells, Glastonbury and Bath. We have had an excellent much needed week way.

- Susan, April 2021
Anne October 2020

“The Stables was everything we'd hoped for, beautifully presented and very warm, which was greatly appreciated on arrival after a long, very wet journey.”

And the scones, strawberry jam and cream were an extremely welcome addition to that first cup of tea. For access to places of interest eg, Cheddar, Wells and Glastonbury we couldn't have picked a better cottage.

- Anne, October 2020
Roger September 2020

“Very comfortable cottage, great location for a relaxing holiday.”

Very dog friendly, they even have their own enclosed paddock for exercise.

- Roger, September 2020
Tracy September 2020

“Fridge quite small for four people”

- Tracy, September 2020
Rob August 2020

“Cottage was lovely and would thoroughly recommend”

- Rob, August 2020
Carolyn August 2020

“A thoroughly enjoyable week with our son and Labrador!”

We arrived rather later than anticipated but our hosts were so welcoming and friendly. The cottage was beautifully presented and the setting on the farm/stables is lovely. Comfy beds and everything you need and more (we were delighted to find and enjoyed very much the welcome scones left for us - thank you!). Great to have a secure dog waking field on site and lots of lovely walks nearby too - beach and countryside. Also really close to other local attractions (Cheddar Gorge, Wookey Hole and a great little find at Puxton Park). A great cottage for exploring Somerset or for walking, we’d definitely return. Thanks Jane and Pete!

- Carolyn, August 2020
Barry August 2020

“The hosts at our cottage was attentive and friendly.”

I would highly recommend this holiday cottage

- Barry, August 2020
Alison July 2020

“We had a fabulous time, the cottage surpassed our expectations as it was even nicer than the photographs.”

It was spotlessly clean and had everything we needed for our stay. The location is ideal for visiting Weston Super Mare, Burnham on sea, Cheddar Gorge and many other locations. The hosts welcomed us (from a social distance) and we really appreciated the cream tea provided for us. Given the current pandemic the hosts had clearly made sure that the accomodation was Covid safe. We'd love to go back next year. Thanks Jane and Pete.

- Alison, July 2020
Marion February 2020

“This cottage was absolutely beautiful, Everything in it was immaculate.”

Easy access for my wheelchair lovely spacious wet rooms. Nice wide doors which made it also easy access for my wheelchair. There isn’t many places you would find this beautiful for a wheelchair user and dog friendly. Thank you Jane for such a lovely stay at your beautiful cottage

- Marion, February 2020
David January 2020

“My wife and I have travelled the globe for the last 40 years.”

Occasionally we have found a real gem - and Stable Cottage is certainly one of them. Lovely owners, very quiet, great location and very well thought out. Everything in the cottage works properly, it's beautifully finished and maintained - in fact perfect.

- David, January 2020
Joy December 2019

“Stable Cottage was a lovely cottage, all the furnishings were of good quality, the kitchen had everything we required and the wet room/bathroom was brilliant.”

Both the back patio and the small front garden were secure for the dog and Jane had left towels to wipe our dog down as well as dog treats and bowls. She also left a tub of Quality Street for us which was very much appreciated. Jane was very welcoming and explained how to get to the village and where we could walk the dog. We had only booked in for 3 nights over New Year and when we left we felt that we would like to come back for a week in the summer as there was so many places we wanted to visit. Would definitely recommend staying at Stable Cottage.

- Joy, December 2019
Eric November 2019

“A warm welcome from Jane on arrival,a spotlesley clean modern property,2 wet rooms which was great as the four of us not 21 any more,lovely utility room with washing machine and plenty of facilities to hang coats and hang clothes to dry,for a property to stay in this area in the future we don't need to look any where else.”

- Eric, November 2019
Susan October 2019

“We found the freezer box small so maybe a small freezer in the utility room would be an idea.”

- Susan, October 2019
Louise October 2019

“We had a fantastic holiday at Stable Cottage.”

Lovely comfortable set up, in a quiet rural area which was perfect for us and our 2 young children. There was plenty to do nearby with easy access to Bristol and Bath for day trips. Thank you very much for the welcome and cream tea!

- Louise, October 2019
Patricia October 2019

“Very enjoyable stay in a lovely location”

- Patricia, October 2019
Linda September 2019

“The cottage was spotless and beautifully decorated.”

The location was ideal for visiting local attractions.

- Linda, September 2019
James August 2019

“For my wife and I it was a very good place for us and dog friendly as some places you go to are not as good as Shipham Farm.”

Items for the dog are their and Jane and Pete are very good hosts.The welcome pack of a cream tea and milk and coffee was also very good.Once you settle in you find places to go and not that far away.Reserch before you go to see the sights is a must.Travelling on the roads to see places can be a bit hectic and you have to keep your wits about you.All in all we had a great time.

- James, August 2019
Ann August 2019

“The cottage was delightful and in a very peaceful and rural location.”

My husband is fairly disabled and we found the cottage very accessible apart from a small patio at the rear of the cottage which had to two deep steps down and was very close to electricity pylon, so did not really want to sit there! Otherwise everything perfect.

- Ann, August 2019
Patricia June 2019

“Stable Cottage is an ideal location as there are plenty of attractions and things to do relatively close by.”

Although we do not mind travelling to attractions a bit further afield.. Wookey Hole Caves was brilliant a short drive away in the City of Wells, and the Catheral is a must to look around.

- Patricia, June 2019
Jill June 2019

“Excellent property would definitely recommend and visit again, great hosts a text away if they are needed”

- Jill, June 2019
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Shipham Barn Conversions

This former stable has been lovingly converted to provide four holiday homes amidst the delights of the Mendip Hills AONB. Each of these high-quality holiday homes has been decorated in exquisite fashion, with modern touches exuding class throughout. Make the most of the slick open-plan living areas, complete in tasteful fashion with all you could need for a stay of any length. The bedrooms are dressed in the highest standard, ranging in setups to help appeal to different types of holidaymaker. Prepare for each action-packed day in the lavish bathroom facilities. During the warmer months, relaxation time will be spent outside, where you can choose to relax on your own or gather the group together for some true quality time. Set over 10 acres of land with views of Shipham village, wildlife abounds and you are liable to see rabbits, foxes, deer, wild ponies, owls, buzzards and many other birds; a country lovers delight. The dwellings are situated in an AONB on the edge of the quaint village of Shipham, offering an abundance of walks a pub, a restaurant, a village shop with butchers and bakery, a church and a coffee shop too, so you'll never be short of something to explore. Thatchers Cider at Myrtle Farm is a short drive away and offers 2 hour cider tours (advance booking essential) and sampling in their beautiful orchards, offering you a different way of exploring this area of Somerset. Close to Weston-super-Mare, Wells and Bristol, these four properties are perfectly situated for all ages and interests to enjoy an action-packed adventure. Discover some of Somerset's finest attractions from these superbly converted farm buildings.

The property

Resting in the idyllic Mendip Hills AONB, on the outskirts of the pretty village of Shipham, is this delightful ground-floor apartment.

Boasting a brightly decorated and contemporary interior, with an open-plan living space, giving that warm and welcoming feeling the moment you walk through the door.

Spend your evenings here, curled up in front of the TV and enjoy quality time together with your loved ones, whilst the amply-equipped kitchen provides a selection of appliances to cook up a delicious meal for the whole family.

Retire to one of the two bedrooms, consisting of a king-size and twin setup, the master boasting an en-suite shower room with quality fixtures and fittings.

Take a refreshing drink to one of the two enclosed garden areas and soak up the afternoon sun, whilst reading a good book.

Note: The property can be booked with Refs. 997600,1004909 and 1004911, together they can sleep 14 people.

Summary

All-ground-floor
Two bedrooms: 1 x ground floor king-size with en-suite shower, basin and WC and 1 x twin
Wet room with shower, basin and WC
Open-plan living room with a kitchen, dining area and sitting area
Utility
Oil central heating
Electric oven and hob, microwave, toaster, kettle, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, Smart TV with free Netflix and WiFi
Travel cot available
2 medium sized pets allowed
Ample off-road parking for 2 cars
Enclosed front patio garden with furniture and rear enclosed patio area with furniture
Pets welcome
Sorry, no smoking
Shop 0.4 miles, pub 0.2 miles
The cottages are all quite private from each other with their own little gardens, gates and front doors and we are in a lovely rural area with masses of open countryside for walking or driving around
In between lets the cottages all have a really good clean, the laundry goes to a professional laundry, and we are disinfecting as much as possible and all surfaces, handles etc
If you don't fancy eating out there are several very good takeaways in Winscombe, the nearest large village, who deliver, and most large supermarket will deliver groceries from Weston-sup-Mare.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £150.

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About the location

SHIPHAM

Cheddar 2.9 miles, Weston-super-Mare 10.4 miles, Wells 11.9 miles

A quaint village settled in the county of Somerset, Shipham can be found at the western edge of the Mendip Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, making it an extremely scenic region with plenty of activity to explore. With Shipham Hill offering one of the highest points in the Mendips, there's no better place to experience panoramic views of Weston-super-Mare and the Bristol Channel. The village itself benefits from a host of amenities, including a butchers selling local produce a selection of items to assist you on your self-catered stay, a pub, a restaurant, a coffee shop, and a lively village hall hosting an array of events throughout the year. Shipham is also home to Rowberrow Warren, a spectacular woodlands offering magnificent views and an abundance of nature to explore, making it a perfect place to explore by foot or bike. Within reach is the Mendips Raceway, here you can experience stock-car racing within the bowl of an abandoned reservoir, making a great local day out for all the family. Placed within the Mendip Hills, you can be sure to be surrounded by an array of adventure, whether you take time to explore Cheddar Gorge with its cliff top walks, or uncover the 50,000 years of history of the Wookey Hole Caves, there's something here for every taste at all times of the year. Within reach of Weston-super-Mare, Wells, and Bristol too, Shipham is the perfect base for exploring this outstanding area.

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This property requires a good housekeeping bond of £150.

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Reviews & Ratings

“So glad I booked this holiday rental through Sykes, who kept me updated & informed.”

“A beautiful cottage very clean all you would need for your stay good place to get around”

“We really appreciated the effort that had been put in to Stable Cottage, from the charming garden and patio to the decoration and facilities within the cottage.”

“One of the best holiday lets we have come across - set up purpose built just a few years ago with excellent facilities.”

“Lovely single storey cottage, ideally situated for visiting places of interest without having to drive long distances.”

“Lovely cottage, very clean and tidy.”

“We had a lovely stay in Stable Cottage which is beautifully presented and spacious, with all of the facilities that are needed for a self catering holiday, including a fabulous drying room for your laundry and for wet coats etc.”

“Generally a good and comfortable property with welcoming hosts, situated in lovely countryside.”

“The cottage was very comfortable and homely, Owners are on hand to help with any queries.”

“Fabulous cottage in a great base location for getting to all the main tourist attractions.”

“Lovely place to stay if you want peace and quiet .”

“The area the cottage is located in is picturesque.”

“Stable cottage is a lovely little gem of a cottage.”

“The Stables was everything we'd hoped for, beautifully presented and very warm, which was greatly appreciated on arrival after a long, very wet journey.”

“Very comfortable cottage, great location for a relaxing holiday.”

“Fridge quite small for four people”

“Cottage was lovely and would thoroughly recommend”

“A thoroughly enjoyable week with our son and Labrador!”

“The hosts at our cottage was attentive and friendly.”

“We had a fabulous time, the cottage surpassed our expectations as it was even nicer than the photographs.”

“This cottage was absolutely beautiful, Everything in it was immaculate.”

“My wife and I have travelled the globe for the last 40 years.”

“Stable Cottage was a lovely cottage, all the furnishings were of good quality, the kitchen had everything we required and the wet room/bathroom was brilliant.”

“We found the freezer box small so maybe a small freezer in the utility room would be an idea.”

“We had a fantastic holiday at Stable Cottage.”

“Very enjoyable stay in a lovely location”

“The cottage was spotless and beautifully decorated.”

“For my wife and I it was a very good place for us and dog friendly as some places you go to are not as good as Shipham Farm.”

“The cottage was delightful and in a very peaceful and rural location.”

“Stable Cottage is an ideal location as there are plenty of attractions and things to do relatively close by.”

“Excellent property would definitely recommend and visit again, great hosts a text away if they are needed”