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The Cider House

Taunton (7mls SW), Somerset
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Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 2
Change Fri
No Dogs
4 star
Downstairs bathroom
Enclosed garden / patio
Internet access
Working farm
Fishing on site / nearby
Romantic
Family friendly
Parking on site / nearby
Towels for hire
Cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • Explore the local countryside along the footpaths and lanes directly from this lovely property
  • Original cider barn set in the grounds of the owners 16th Century thatched farmhouse
  • Perfect for families, couples and walkers
Property code: CIDER

Converted from the original cider barn and approached through attractive grounds it stands alongside the owners' 16th century thatched farmhouse. The cottage is bright and welcoming offering superb views from the patio area. Located only 1 mile from the Devon/Somerset border and 5 minutes from J25 of M5 it is conveniently accessible to Exmoor, Dartmoor, North & South coasts, National Trust properties and theme parks. Walkers can enjoy opportunities to explore the area on foot with footpaths and lanes leading from the cottage linking into nearby farmland, forests & wildlife reserves. Idyllically situated yet aptly described by one visitor as being 'in the middle of everywhere' it provides a restful haven to return to after a day out.

Enter the character property from the level, gravelled parking area and head into the large kitchen/dining area with a country feel perfect for family meal times. The kitchen is well equipped with a ceramic hob and double oven, fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher, washer/dryer and DAB radio. From the kitchen/diner head towards the heart of the property, the lounge. This room benefits from patio doors that open out onto the patio area with stunning views. There is a wood burner effect electric fire, flatscreen TV with Freeview, DVD player, various books, toys and games. Out of the lounge, the stairs lead up to the first floor where you will find the two bedrooms. The spacious and light double bedroom has a flatscreen TV and an en-suite 'Jack and Jill' bathroom with shower over the bath. Next is the spacious twin bedroom, with cot if needed. This room also benefits from a flatscreen TV. You will also find a downstairs shower room with WC.

Venturing outside the property you will find the elevated patio area, with a BBQ and outside seating, allowing for al fresco dining with glorious countryside views. There is an enclosed garden area allowing children to be secure. In the garden there is a gate which leads to the duck and geese enclosure with a pond.

  • 2 Bedrooms – 1 standard double and 1 twin with 3' 6" beds
  • 1 en-suite 'Jack and Jill' style bathroom and 1 further downstairs shower room
  • Double oven and ceramic hob, fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher, washer/dryer
  • Parking available for 2 cars (1 undercover space)
  • Shop 2.5 miles and pub 3 miles
  • BBQ. Charcoal available locally
  • Smart TV and DVD player in lounge. TV in both bedrooms
  • DAB radio in the kitchen
  • Seating and sunloungers in the private garden
  • Please be aware that there are low beams in the property
  • Arrival: 15:30 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • Sorry, no dogs allowed
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £200 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £25. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Nicky Rice

This property is personally managed by Nicky.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 16 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Greta 30th August 2024

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Such a lovely stay at The Cider House. Beautiful setting with all the creature comforts to be a home from home. Super comfy sofas and beds, a very well equipped kitchen for self catering and views to die for each morning. We loved it and hope to return.

Reviewed by Angela 9th August 2024

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A beautiful cottage with great facilities and wonderfully helpful owners. The view from the back of the cottage was stunning and my boys loved watching the sheep graze! Cannot recommend enough.

Reviewed by David 29th July 2024

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Lovely clean property. Wonderful supportive and comfortable Mattress for a good night's sleep. The power shower in the ensuite bathroom upstairs gives a great invigorating shower. The owners are literally next door and are very quick to respond if you need to contact them. The settee in the lounge is comfortable to collapse into at the end of the dRead moreay. Location is very convenient for access to the M5. Large Waitrose about 10 minutes drive away with 2 hours free parking. Would recommend. Hide

Reviewed by Janette 5th July 2024

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This is the second time weve booked at The Cider House & I can say it was just as lovely this time as the first time. Both Clare & Neil were very welcoming & wanted to make sure we were happy with everything (which we were). The House itself is very well equipped with plenty of utensils, cutlery & crockery. Great to have a washing m/c & dish washerRead more both of which were very well maintained. We absolutely loved sitting out on the patio looking out at the views. Hide

Reviewed by Gilda 21st June 2024

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We had a wonderful time at the very welcoming The Cider House. Clare and Neil are both kind and caring hosts. The house overlooks stunning views and is quiet and peaceful. Relaxing on the terrace at the end of the day is very therapeutic! Thank you. We would return.

Reviewed by Vanessa 14th June 2024

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We had a wonderful time on our holiday. This cottage was the best accomodation we have had. It was so comfortable, everything we needed was there, very clean, and the views were beautiful. The owners were so welcoming and friendly, Clare made sure we had settled well and that we had everything we needed. Poppy their lovely friendly dog came to say Read morehello too. The patio area overlooking the rolling countryside was so relaxing. We highly recommend this cottage, and is in a great location. Hide

Reviewed by Peggy 25th May 2024

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We had a lovely time at The Cider House and everything was catered for. If youre looking for peace and quiet this is the place for you. You can have your breakfast on the patio and soak up the sunshine and country atmosphere, sadly we had lots of rain but that didnt stop us from enjoying the surrounding countryside and places to visit. Thank you ClRead moreare and Neal for a lovely few days. Margaret,Brian and Monica. Hide

Reviewed by Jean 15th September 2023

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Reviewed by Janette 1st September 2023

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We had a fabulous couple of weeks staying at the Cider House, very clean, well equipped, fantastic views & a great sized private outdoor space. Claire & Neil are lovely & made sure we had all we needed. We have to mention Poppy the dog - adorable & loves a belly rub! The geese & ducks were very entertaining. We sat outside some evenings & were rewRead morearded with 2 shooting stars & we heard some Little Owls over in the trees. No negatives about this place, easy access to loads of beautiful places. Hide

Reviewed by Jackie 11th August 2023

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A beautiful holiday home in a tranquil location. The owners are friendly, helpful and welcoming. The cottage was spotlessly clean and well equipped.

Reviewed by Anne 7th July 2023

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This was our second visit. We loved the place for the quality of the accomodation, the cleanliness and it's quietness. The views from the patio were such that we were in no hurry to go out each day. The owners were lovely and always had time for a chat. We will be back in 2024.

Reviewed by Sarah 23rd June 2023

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Reviewed by John 16th June 2023

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Reviewed by Stewart 9th June 2023

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We had a great week at the Cider House. It is well-appointed, comfortable and tastefully furnished with a sense of spaciousness throughout. We spent lazy days sitting on the terrace taking in the magnificent rural views. Our hosts were kind, friendly and helpful

Reviewed by Stephen 2nd June 2023

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We really enjoyed our stay at this delightful cottage. We were warmly welcomed by the owners who ensured our stay was lovely. The cottage was clean, comfortable, quiet and well-located for visiting local attractions. There were also plenty of good pubs in the area for eating out.

Reviewed by Jocelyne 14th April 2023

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