Property Summary
Luccombe Cottage, Near Dunster (Somerset) is part of a complex of charming country cottages in a beautiful setting of the Avill Valley between Dunster and Timberscombe, within the Exmoor National Park. This property has a double bedroom with en-suite shower room, plus two further twin bedrooms.
Main Description
Luccombe Cottage, Near Dunster (Somerset) is an 'upside down' cottage that occupies the east end of the South Barn, a large stone building that used to be part of the old farm. The property has one double bedrooms with en-suite shower room, plus two twin bedrooms.
Sleeps up to 6 guests
One double bedroom with en-suite shower room
Two twin bedrooms
Family bathroom (with bath &shower)
Dogs welcome (2 max) for £20 per dog
Bed linen provided
Towels can be hired for £3 per person
Cots and high chairs available on request
Shared indoor heating swimming pool, spa bath and games room
On-site car park
Wifi, heating and electricity is included (heating provided by Biomass Boiler)
Idyllic location with 9 acres of land to explore
Saturday changeover
Short breaks available outside of the main school holidays
Arrive between 3 pm and 6 pm
Depart by 10 am
The 4-star complex of cottages consist of a variety of cottages with varying numbers of beds to best suit your needs whether that's sleeping 2 guests or up to 6 per cottage, making this an ideal place to holiday as a family, with your children, as a couple or in a larger group.
Indoor Description
There are two entrances into Luccombe Cottage, one from the main courtyard and the other from the back of the South Barn.
Entering from the courtyard, on the lower ground floor there is a hallway that leads to the double bedroom with en-suite shower room. There is a staircase that goes up several steps to the upper ground floor. Here you will find two twin bedrooms and a bathroom (with bath and shower). The secondary entrance is off this level.
The lounge and kitchen is up more stairs to the first floor where it is light and airy. There are great views across our fields and the Avill Valley.
Bed linen is provided, towels can be hired for £3 per person.
Central heating and electricity is included.
Outdoor Description
The cottages are set within 9 acres of land that you are welcome to explore, there are picnic areas and a safe river for paddling - in warmer weather!
The cottage also shares with the other cottages:
Hard tennis court which operates on a "turn up & play" system (racquets & balls available to borrow)
Indoor heated pool and spa bath - open all year round with changing and shower facilities (children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult). The pool is 36′ × 16′6" (11m x 5m) with a depth of 1.15 m (the pool is flat-bottomed, there isn't a deep end as it's unmanned). The pool is intended for adults and children's use.
Games room with pool table, table tennis table, table football & mini trampoline
A large trampoline which is 14ft round and has a protective barrier netting (adult supervision required; please remove shoes)
Football net is situated in the "play paddock" where guests often play cricket or badminton, fly kites etc. There are also two picnic benches (please keep dogs on a lead in this shared area)
Gate Lodge Play Centre is a two-story playhouse with swings, slide, fireman’s pole & assault course
The owner's Shetland ponies, Freddie and Phoenix, are often grazing in the nearby paddock
There is also a shared information room where guests can find a payphone, information brochures, children's books, videos and DVDs.
Parking
There is an on-site car park so plenty of room to park your car. It is possible to drive down to the cottage to unload/load your vehicle but please park in the car park.
Pets Description
This has not been completed by the owner.
Restricted mobility
This has not been completed by the owner.
Exit in case of emergency
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Christmas / New Year
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The region
Located in the picturesque Avill Valley, within Exmoor National Park, and near to Dunster and Minehead, the cottage is in a perfect location for family holidays, romantic breaks or a get-away with your dogs. No matter what you want from your holiday, there’s something for everyone - cyclists, hikers, horse riders and families will all love the rugged and epic landscape on the doorstep. West Somerset
and North Devon have wonderful coastlines and stunning countryside, just waiting for you to explore!
