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Aldenham Cottage

Kilve, near Bridgwater, Somerset
Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Change Sat
Dogs welcome 2
4 star
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Family friendly
Fishing on site / nearby
Internet access
Open fire / wood burner
Enclosed garden / patio
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
Beach within easy reach
Country houses
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At a glance

  • Charming stone barn conversion set in 2.5 acres of a quiet, secluded location, close to Kilve beach and within The Quantocks AONB
  • Perfect rural retreat for families and couples looking for a peaceful holiday in beautiful surroundings
  • Within easy reach of Minehead, the medieval village of Dunster, pretty Porlock and the West Somerset Railway

 

Property code: OC-ALDEN

This pretty detached stone barn that has been carefully converted to retain much of the buildings original charm,  including a quirky original, ancient low yet wide front door. Approached through a private entrance shared only with the owners' neighbouring property, a warm welcome awaits but privacy is assured. It makes a perfect rural retreat for those wishing to enjoy the peace and seclusion of the surrounding countryside yet its central location makes it an ideal base for a touring holiday in the West Country. There are a contrast of places to visit West Somerset Steam Railway for trips on historic trains, the market town of Taunton, Medieval Dunster Castle, the seaside town of Minehead and several small quiet bays and sandy coves. The Quantock Hills are on your doorstep with miles of rambles and stunning scenery, perfect for dog walks and picnics.

The stone exterior of this property is very attractive, enter the property through a characterful low door into the open plan lounge/diner with its traditional and comfortable furniture, complete with a tiled floor. Snuggle up on the sofa, with the roaring wood burner (first basket of logs included) and watch TV with Firestick, Freeview or watch a film on the DVD player. Enter the small, but well-equipped kitchen with electric hob and oven, fridge, a small freezer, microwave and washer/dryer, also equipped with a dining table and chairs. Head upstairs and find two bedrooms, one double and one twin both compact and cosy with exposed beams, sloping ceilings and views of the garden, finishing the property is the bathroom with shower over bath and WC.

Head outside, where you will the sloped enclosed garden with seating, Perfect for a BBQ with the family or morning coffee to plan your day.

  • 2 bedrooms - 1 double and 1 twin bedroom
  • 1 bathroom with shower over bath and WC
  • Travel Cot and Highchair available - please bring own linen
  • Stairgate
  • Electric hob and oven, fridge, a small freezer, microwave and washer/dryer
  • TV in lounge with Firestick, Freeview and DVD player
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Woodburner (first basket of logs included)
  • Enclosed garden with BBQ, please note the garden is sloped
  • Towels are NOT included at this property. Please ensure you bring your own towels.
  • Ample off-road parking
  • Beach, shop and pub within 0.6 miles.
  • Please note phone signal is intermittent
  • Arrival: 14:30 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 2 dogs allowed. Additional charges may apply

Becky Wakelin

This property is personally managed by Becky.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 21 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Karen 9th April 2026

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Cosy cottage in a peaceful location. Within a 15 minute walk to Kilve beach and lots of other beautiful scenic walks. We enjoyed our restful Easter break here. The double bedroom has no bedside cabinets next to the bed are due to the shape & size of the room. Also beware if youre over 6ft! It was fine for us though. Great WiFi signal.

Reviewed by Christine 31st January 2026

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It was a lovely stay, the owners are very friendly, respectful and full of information. The cottage is 10 mins away from the beach and a small journey away from watchet Harbour, Dunster Castle and St Audrie's Waterfall. Our puppy was happy snuggling up in his bed in front of the log burner. It was a prefect location to relax and very private, it waRead mores perfect for us. There is an folder with all info in and the property is very cozy with everything you need to hand. Thank you so much. Hide

Reviewed by Andrew John 25th October 2025

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Reviewed by Simon 27th September 2025

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A great little cottage in a great location, with quite a bit to see and do within a short driving distance. Friendly owners and a peaceful environment. Could easily have a stayed another week or two, if I didnt have to go back to work!

Reviewed by Bethan 9th August 2025

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We loved this cottage. Great location, cute, full of character. Great, secure garden for dogs. Equipment in cottage good. Owners normally live on site, they were on holiday during our stay but still offered help and support if needed. The neighbour was very friendly when she popped to tend to the garden.

Reviewed by Ian 21st June 2025

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Peaceful, quiet and comfortable in a great location. The thick stone walls keeping the cottage cool were a godsend in the very hot weather.

Reviewed by Alex 11th June 2025

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We had a lovely stay, Richard was on hand to welcome us and there if we needed him. It s not luxury accommodation but a cosy clean roomy cottage with everything you need with a large enclosed garden so our dog had plenty of room to roam about . Location was good for us having the dog ,walk to the beach and coastal path was a short walk down the lanRead moree. A good gastro pub was a5 minute walk. Its beautiful part of the country reminds me of old England. Hide

Reviewed by Jan 8th June 2025

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3 day break in this lovely peaceful cottage, enclosed garden great for dogs with wonderful walks all around. 15min walk to beach and dogs could happily romp through the fields and on the beach. Double room would be a squeeze for 2 people but fine for 1. Wood burner and electric heaters if needed if weather not good. Village shop sadly now closed buRead moret only 10min drive to nearest small town for supplies. A lovely place to stay, thinking of booking again! Hide

Reviewed by Christine 2nd June 2025

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A lovely stay very welcoming. A super garden for my dog. A lovely cottage very quiet and peaceful.

Reviewed by Marion 24th May 2025

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Reviewed by Vakitha 1st May 2025

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Lovely cottage , 10 mins walk to the kilve beach, easy access to other beaches like dunster, minehead, blue anchor and watchet by car. Good location. Secure garden for dogs. Overall it was perfect for what we needed to take a break from city life.

Reviewed by Jamie 22nd April 2025

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just what we needed, ideally located and peaceful, great hosts, highly recommended

Reviewed by Nicola 14th April 2025

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Lovely 2 bedroom cottage, liked having a fire. Very peaceful location. Lots of walks from the front door. Great having a beach at the end of the road. A shame the shop has gone and found the pub has unusal hours. Would return.

Reviewed by Richard 7th April 2025

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We stayed for 3 nights with our dog. The cottage is in a quiet location and only 15 minutes walk to the beach (stones of different shapes and sizes). The cottage is a good size, clean and well equipped. Good location to visit local attractions. The local shop is no longer in the village which is a shame as you have a 15 minutes walk drive to the neRead morext shop of a good size. The local pub is excellent. Hide

Reviewed by Peter 22nd March 2025

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A lovely little cottage down a quiet country lane leading to the coast one way and the village the other. The cottage is well equipped with most things you could need and nice and quiet for a restful break. It is in a very good position to explore the area and you can get out and about easily we did North Devon (Ilfracombe)and North Somerset (WestoRead moren Super Mare) in a day which was fine. The Hood arms in the Village is very good for food and has a good choice of drinks Hide

Reviewed by John 21st September 2024

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Lovely location close to the sea and the hills. Good pub just up the lane. Not the most comfortable property we've been to and if you want bedside tables in the double room ... forget it! No phone signal either.

Reviewed by Stephen 31st August 2024

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02/09/2024-07/09/2024 What's not to like, The area is quite, there are lovely walks across the coast line and easy access to many places along the coast, Dunster Castle and especially the village is a must, In the village try Tessa's Tea Shop the food is excellent. This year we had Deer sleeping in the Farmhouse garden and Peahen with 3 chicks runnRead moreing around the grassed area Infront of the cottage. We had a relaxed and wonderful time, hope to be back next year. Steve & Sarah Hide

Reviewed by Jessica 3rd August 2024

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Lovely house, in a super super quiet area. Lots of privacy. And so close to the beach. Deer and peacock (almost) in the garden.

Reviewed by R 27th July 2024

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This cottage is located down a narrow lane adjacent to the owner's property and adjacent to anything dwelling. However, humans are greatly outnumbered by the wildlife and it is lovely to sit out in the garden. Beware the low lintel on the entrance. It really is low! There is a little shop at the end of the lane. But its location between the beach -Read more unique - and the Quantocks, made our stay. There are so many wonderful walks and very few people, even at the end of July. Thoroughly recommended. Hide

Reviewed by Barbara 13th July 2024

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Cute and comfortable with pleasant views.

Reviewed by s 22nd June 2024

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Great dog friendly cottage. Good base to travel around. Great food at local pub but need to book some nights. Would happily go back

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