About this property
Greatfield Cottage is a dog friendly three bedroom hamstone cottage that sits on the edge of the village of Merriott, 10 minutes from the A303 and 35 minutes from the M5. Perfect for short breaks or long stays, with so much to do on the doorstep of South Somerset you will never be bored.
Enjoy the wild and natural beauty of the River Parrett Trail, an idyllic tranquil meandering river. Take your paddle boards and kayaks to Langport and park near The Bakery Bridge Canteen where you can have a spot of lunch before you head down the river, or as a reward on your way back.
Explore Ham Hill Country Park, an Iron Age hill fort offering fantastic walking and spectacular views, you can even enjoy a refreshing drink in the local pub the Prince of Wales or an ice cream. Discover the local market towns and villages such as Crewkerne, Hinton St George and South Petherton which are all nearby.
For those of you who love National Trust days out, you have plenty in this corner of South Somerset, with Montacute House and Barrington Court only a short drive away. Further afield, enjoy a trip to Glastonbury Tor, an iconic landmark that has a magic and mystery all of its own, and on you way back down stop a the Chalice Well. Further afield is Cheddar Gorge, which offers a fun day out for all the family.
The Somerset Levels provide wonderful walks across coastal moors; a great opportunity for nature lovers as parts of the Levels present the largest lowland population of breeding wading birds in southern England.
For those who still want to explore the coast then you can head towards West Bay, 30 minutes away, or Lyme Regis in around 40 minutes, taking in lovely villages on the way.
Accomodation:
Front door leads
Lounge - Sofas and easy chair, Smart TV, DVD and electric fire for those cooler days.
Dining Room - Dining table with seating for six, country style dresser.
Kitchen - Spacious country style kitchen with table and chairs, electric hob and oven, microwave, larger fridge and separate freezer and dishwasher.
Utility Room
Downstairs Cloakroom - WC, washing machine, iron and ironing board.
First Floor
Bedroom 1: Double bed 4'6" wardrobe and drawers.
Bedroom 2: Double bed 4'6" with wardrobe and storage.
Bedroom 3: Twin Single Beds 3'ft hanging storage.
Family Bathroom: Large spacious family bathroom with walk in shower, bath, WC and basin.
Outside:
Spacious, fully-enclosed cottage garden with lawn area, patio and seating area.
The grounds of the property are abundant with Dahlias grown by the owners in the summer months.
Parking:
Private drive to designated parking area next to the cottage suitable for two cars.
Electric Cars: - Please note that this property does not have suitable facilities for charging electric vehicles. https://www.zap-map.com
Additional:
Included: Bed linen, towels (please bring our own beach towels), WiFi, electricity, central heating, travel cot (please bring your own cot linen), highchair and stair gate.
Pets: Strictly one small/medium dog welcome, to be kept downstairs please. Dog must be well behaved and sociable as the owners' two dogs will be seen around the property.
Short Breaks: Available all year round.
Children and Infants: Travel Cot, High Chair, Stair Gate provided on request.
Telephone: Mobile reception mixed.
Local Facilities: local Co-op, pharmacy, garage and cafe.
Arrival time - 4pm and Departure time - 10am.
Electric Cars: Please note that this property does not have suitable facilities for charging electric vehicles. https://www.zap-map.com.