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Coneybeares Cottage

Taunton (4mls NE), Somerset
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Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 2
4 star
Complex of properties
Enclosed garden / patio
Open fire / wood burner
Internet access
Family friendly
Parking on site / nearby
Decorated for Christmas
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • Character cottage set within the owner’s 35-acre farm with it's own private garden with countryside views
  • Lovingly restored to retain original charm through exposed beams and feature fireplaces
  • Enjoy a day walking across the Quantock Hills or exploring the local area on foot
Property code: CONCO

Located close to the Quantock Hills, this property enjoys wonderful walks from the doorstep. The picturesque village of West Monkton is just one mile away and boasts a popular pub, the perfect end to a long walk through the countryside. Ideally located to explore both coastlines, Weston-Super-Mare, Seaton, Lyme Regis and Exmouth are all within easy reach. Other nearby attractions include the historic spa city of Bath, the country’s smallest city, Wells, and a selection of National Trust properties and gardens.

Inside, the accommodation is open-plan and inviting with exposed beams, stone flooring and original fireplaces. At one end, a charming kitchen contains an electric oven and hob, dishwasher, fridge with ice compartment and microwave. Once prepared, dine at the table nearby where a pretty window seat can be enjoyed. After a long day on foot, the lounge area beyond with a large inglenook fireplace and woodburner is the perfect place to unwind and enjoy a cosy evening in. This area benefits from a flatscreen TV/DVD and selection of games to keep the whole family entertained. From the lounge, you can enter the conservatory which provides uninterrupted countryside views creating the perfect place to enjoy a morning coffee. Accessed via cottage style stairs, two charming bedrooms are located on the first floor. One double and one twin, the bedrooms feature exposed beams, cottage windows and wooden doors and share a bathroom with compact shower over bath and WC.

French doors open out from the conservatory and the kitchen area onto a sunny patio with picnic bench and BBQ. This gives way to a large enclosed garden overlooking the surrounding countryside.

  • 2 bedrooms - 1 double and 1 twin
  • 1 bathroom with shower over bath
  • Kitchen: electric oven and hob, dishwasher, fridge with ice compartment and microwave
  • TV/DVD and selection of games
  • Woodburner
  • Cottage style stairs leading to first floor
  • Garden with furniture and BBQ
  • Shared utility room with washing machines and tumble dryer
  • Off-road parking for 2 cars
  • 2 medium-sized dogs welcome
  • Wi-Fi included
  • Beach 15 miles, pub and shop 2 miles
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:30 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 2 dogs allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • 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.

Leanne Fitzpatrick

This property is personally managed by Leanne.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 51 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Marc 8th April 2024

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Stunning. Well kept beautiful cottage in a lovely rural location but not to far from the local towns and attractions. Log fire was lovely and was lit and ready for our arrival. Bob and Val were kind and on hand should we have needed anything. Will book Again

Reviewed by Rebecca 2nd April 2024

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A cosy cottage with a log burning fire ideal for cosy evenings in and in the summer the garden has beautiful views across the fields.

Reviewed by MARION LESLEY 15th March 2024

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Lovely hosts who are unobtrusive but easily contactable for any queries. Excellent dog walking, comfortable beds, well equipped kitchen and cosy lounge. Beautifully restored building with every modern amenity. Will definitely be back! Thank you, Bob and Val (and Paddy and Roy)!

Reviewed by Clive 27th February 2024

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Very, clean, tidy, spacious and comfortable, It was lovely to sit in the sun room and look at the view. A good base for walking locally and the Quantock Hills

Reviewed by Rebecca 9th February 2024

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We had an amazing stay at Coneybears Cottage. It was exceptionally clean and comfortable. The views were stunning and the fields at the back were a perfect enclosed space for our dog to run around in. The log burner was perfect for the chillier nights. There was ample space for two adults, 2 children and a large dog! There are some beautiful walks Read moreon the doorstep and its perfectly placed to explore Somerset. Hide

Reviewed by Stephen 26th January 2024

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This is the perfect place to stay , it is always perfect. Far away enough for peace and quiet close enough to taunton. The hosts are always fantastic. I will not be going anywhere else

Reviewed by Peter 29th December 2023

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A lovely cosy clean cottage, very well equipped, great location, helpful owners, welcome pack, pint of milk and lovely short bread biscuits. Would recommend and we would stay again.

Reviewed by Diane 1st December 2023

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Beautiful cottage with lovely hosts. The cottage was immaculately clean and had everything we needed for a cosy romantic weekend break. This is our second visit and we look forward to visiting again in the future. We love it here.

Reviewed by Vince 17th November 2023

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Lovely comfortable cottage, a great autumn or winter bolt-hole with v comfy sofas and a great log burner. Lovely views down the valley watching the sun rise and sun set. Perfect for a long weekend

Reviewed by Ren 3rd November 2023

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We had a lovely holiday at Coney bear cottage. Beautiful location & yet not far from town. The owners very friendly & the dog walks were great. Clean comfortable cottage with cosy log burner & secure garden for the dogs to play in too.

Reviewed by Caroline 7th October 2023

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We had a very comfortable, relaxing stay. Daisy loved the garden which was secure and dog friendly. The conservatory was perfect for sitting and having breakfast in the mornings. Far reaching views from the garden.

Reviewed by Stephen 22nd September 2023

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Amazing holiday let. Perfect location for us. Close enough for Taunton town but far away enough for total peace and quiet. Ive already booked for 2 more holidays. 5 stars ­

Reviewed by Roz 8th September 2023

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Lovely cottage with beautiful views and wonderful hosts, with the added bonus of Paddy and Roy

Reviewed by Dan 1st September 2023

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Had an amazing time! Thank you Bob and Val. Very peaceful and relaxing.

Reviewed by David 4th August 2023

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A very nice cottage on a working farm Owners very friendly and welcoming. Lovely local walks and fields to exercise our dog directly from the front door.Very comfortable throughout with a real country cottage feel.

Reviewed by Stuart 28th July 2023

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Wonderful restored barn, love the inglenook fire and views from the sunroom. Beautifully presented and would happily return.

Reviewed by Matthew 22nd July 2023

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Beautiful cottage in a beautiful location. Would definitely recommend and will hopefully be returning again.

Reviewed by Nicky 16th June 2023

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Stunning property in a stunning location equipped with everything necessary for an enjoyable holiday made all the better by the fabulous weather we had during our stay. We were able to walk the dog in the surrounding fields and lanes.

Reviewed by Christine 9th June 2023

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Wonderful cottage, perfect for a relaxing holiday. Owners lovely people who can not do enough for you at any time. Good location and value for money. Would defiantly book again.

Reviewed by Graeme 2nd June 2023

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Great location and view

Reviewed by Susan 26th May 2023

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Reviewed by Alison 12th May 2023

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The setting was beautiful the people were lovely could do with a few more items to use like a glass jug to put in microwave some better copping boards cooker hood light and microwave light but other than that it was lovely quite a home from home will definitely go back

Reviewed by Dawn 20th April 2023

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An amazing cottage , it was everything we wanted , it feels homely but not small - there is plenty of room for 2-4 people plus a dog . The garden is a perfect size and if the weather had been warmer we would have definelty had dinner and drinks out there . The owners are so lovely and on hand if you have any questions We will most definelty be comiRead moreng back Hide

Reviewed by Tamryn 7th April 2023

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Such a lovely week awaydefinitely want to visit again.

Reviewed by BexAndStew 2nd April 2023

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Reviewed by Sue 17th March 2023

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Lovely rural cottage with fantastic views. Hosts very welcoming. Big enclosed garden for the dogs.

Reviewed by Tracey 3rd March 2023

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Highly recommend. Great location with beautiful views. The cottage is clean and fully equipped and is perfect for a break. The hosts are very welcoming and friendly. You will not be disappointed.

Reviewed by MARION LESLEY 12th February 2023

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Coney Beares is delightful cottage offering cosy but spacious accommodation The large lawned area with far reaching views is great for dog owners. There are also many footpaths in the immediate vicinity. The kitchen is well equipped (dishwasher much appreciated) and the log burner is a lovely feature on chilly evenings. The discreet but very welcomRead moreing hosts are usually available to provide local information and top-up the log basket! A lovely stay and can't wait to return. Hide

Reviewed by David 30th December 2022

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What a lovely warm, quiet and cosy little cottage. Lovely roaring log fire for cold or wet periods. We were there at NY and we had wind and rain all week but it was lovely in front of the fire. So nice to cuddle up in front of the wood burner. The beds were very comfy after the inevitable first night restlessness. Plenty of room and the kitchen hadRead more just about everything you need. We didnt get to use the garden or the conservatory much but they would be fantastic on warmer days. Great views! Hide

Reviewed by Jehane 22nd December 2022

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A wonderful cottage with very discreet but friendly owners. Highly recommended.

Reviewed by Mary 2nd December 2022

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Beautiful cottage with everything you need. Gorgeous views. Totally recommend

Reviewed by Russell 25th November 2022

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Fantastic layout, lovely homely feel from the inglenook fireplace, to the enclosed garden looking over fields to the local church whose bells rang out on Sunday. Breakfast in the conservatory was a treat as was a small glass in front of the log fire. Lovely environment to relax and unwind. We cant wait for anther stay in the new year.

Reviewed by Lynne 14th November 2022

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Lovely warm comfortable cottage. Great location and perfect for our 4 legged friends

Reviewed by Jessica 10th November 2022

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This cottage is lovely. It's tucked away with wonderful views so peace and quiet all around. The fire is incredibley warm and overall the cottage is well equipped and the beds are comfortable. The positioning of the cottage is great - it was easy to get to glastonbury, stonehenge, cheddar and charmouth with not too much driving at all.

Reviewed by Simon 17th October 2022

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A really nice peaceful place to stay and not far from local amenities, The cottage was very comfortable and warm and he views from the cottage were very nice, we would like to return again.

Reviewed by Suzanne 7th October 2022

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The cottage was very clean, cosy and comfortable. The log burner was an added bonus as was the beautiful sunny conservatory. The hosts were really friendly and shared local knowledge with us. We enjoyed walking our dog in the paddocks and even had the owners cows come & say hello. The cottage is in a brilliant location for exploring the coastal towRead morens of Minehead, Lyme Regis & Exmoor and there are plenty of places to walks and explore locally. Hide

Reviewed by Stephen 23rd September 2022

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A fantastic holiday. Great location, brilliant hosts. Thank you for a wonderful time

Reviewed by Stuart 4th September 2022

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Lovely setting,lovely cottage and very discreet owners Perfect

Reviewed by Claire 19th August 2022

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Really nice cottage with lovely views and walks, the private garden was a real bonus.

Reviewed by Simon 5th August 2022

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A very well located cottage in a picturesque village with a great pub 10 mins walk away. The welcome from the owners was very warm, friendly and relaxed. The cottage was clean and very well appointed, and we truly enjoyed our stay. Plenty of space outdoors for the dog to go out and play without being able to run off. We thoroughly enjoyed our time,Read more and would very much consider going back. Hide

Reviewed by Sean 15th July 2022

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We had a wonderful stay. The owners were great. Everything was as it should be. Beautiful view across the fields from the back garden and conservatory.

Reviewed by Colin 8th July 2022

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Lovely place to stay, in an ideal location. Owners very welcoming and helpful.

Reviewed by D 24th June 2022

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Second year running at this cottage and it is to be highly recommended for its high standards. Farmland alongside was thoroughly enjoyed by our dog and the close by Monkton Inn serves excellent food.

Reviewed by Deb 17th June 2022

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Lovely little cottage set in a beautiful part of Somerset. Great views over fields below and great for watching birdlife. More than comfortable for two humans and two dogs. Very dog friendly garden, the cows next door amused our dogs no end. Short drive to Cheddar Gorge, the Quantocks and Mendips for walking. Also short drive to Berrow beach, brillRead moreiant for cooling the dogs on hot days. 10 minute walk to the Monkton Inn, also dog friendly with reasonable food and beer garden for a sunny day. Hide

Reviewed by David 10th June 2022

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We had a fantastic holiday at val & bobs holiday lets, very friendly and accommodating . We also had such good weather we didnt feel the need to leave the cottage. The dog had the run of the fields directly next to the cottage which made his holiday. We will certainly be back soon.

Reviewed by Gary 3rd June 2022

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It needs to be made clearer that you can not leave the dogs at home alone. We were spoken to very rudely by the owner. Even to pop to the shops u need to take your dogs which was not ideal as it was very hot. We wanted to go out to celebrate our anniversary and had a restaurant book but had to cancel as we could not leave the dogs. We do not expectRead more to pay 40 for the dogs and have to take them everywhere. We would not of left the dogs if they could not be trusted. It ruined our holiday Hide

Reviewed by SIMON 13th May 2022

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A comfortable cottage in a fabulous location. This is a perfect spot for those who have dogs. We had two. Secluded garden was great. We also had access to a field when the cattle were not there. Countless walks with dogs from the cottage. The Monkton Inn, dog friendly, has a wonderful beer garden and is only a 15 minute stroll away along the quiet Read morecountry roads. The cottage itself had everything that you would require for a comfortable break. The beds were really good. Would recommend. Hide

Reviewed by Graeme 6th May 2022

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Clean well equipped and great gardens etc

Reviewed by Ian 1st May 2022

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Situated on the owners farm, hosts have a really lovely converted cottage (two cottages in fact) with a huge fireplace and a woodburning fire which was lit and waiting for us on arrival, a really nice touch. The cottage was immaculately clean and very comfortable and very dog friendly with a completely enclosed and secure garden with gated access tRead moreo the owners fields beyond. The equipment at the cottage was more than adequate for our needs, plenty of parking for both cottages. Hide

Reviewed by Melanie 29th April 2022

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Warm, friendly hosts. The cottage is a wonderful, peaceful retreat. Walks nearby, accessible beaches and pubs offering excellent food.

Reviewed by Jean 15th April 2022

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