About this property
Washford 0.8 miles. Sitting in the village of Minehead, close to Washford in Somerset, is this substantial, detached home, Bilbrook. Enjoying an elevated position up a sweeping driveway with ample off-road parking, Bilbrook is an exceptional place to call home while discovering West Somerset, appealing to groups of up to ten with their canine companions. Step into the impressive entrance hall, where you can leave your boots and coats behind after a day of walking before heading into the stunning lounge. There’s ample seating for all to congregate and enjoy a good film, with an alluring woodburning stove set in a stunning inglenook fireplace to compliment the room.
Move into the kitchen/diner, where the head chef can impress with a home-cooked feast, whilst the dining table is set, and a bottle of fizz is agreed upon. On the ground floor there are two tasteful bedrooms; a double, and a bunk room, with access to a disabled-friendly bathroom with bath and hand-held shower, making it an ideal choice for those with limited mobility. There is also a study where you can catch up on emails while you’re away. Make your way upstairs, home to three further bedrooms, including a double, and two king-size bedrooms and a twin, all with en-suites.
Continuing to impress, the garden patio houses a sumptuous hot tub and plenty of lawn space for your four-legged friends to explore.The nearest hub of amenities lie in Williton which is 3 miles away, offering a host of shops, supermarkets, butchers, takeaways, and much more. For beachgoers, Blue Anchor Beach is a must, with stunning views across the channel, where you can enjoy brunch from Driftwood café, or a dynamic steak menu from The Smugglers restaurant, along with a day of fishing, walking, and exploring, guiding you towards Dunster Beach and Minehead town, the perfect stop for a bag of fish and chips on the harbour wall.
Further amenities and attractions lie in Dunster, one of England’s most beautiful, medieval villages, with cobbled sidewalks, a variety of boutique shops filled with memorabilia, a charming water mill, characterful cottages, and panoramic countryside views, leading to the main attraction of Dunster Castle. Approximately 10 miles away is Porlock, with its weir harbour and woodland backdrop across Exmoor National Park, whilst cycling, mountain biking, dog walking and rambling opportunities are plentiful, along with an abundance of outdoor activities, including local safaris, horse riding, cycle tours, open water swimming, and triathlon training; be sure to visit the famous Horner Tea Garden for scones, fresh cream, and homemade jam whilst in the area.
Round off your break with a day out to Lynton and Lynmouth, a gem of a coastal resort, with breath-taking scenery and walks to be enjoyed, followed by some delicious homemade ice cream. Escape the hustle and bustle by choosing Bilbrook for a superb retreat with family and friends.
Washford is a West Somerset rural village, on the A39 between Minehead and Bridgwater. Located two miles from the pretty coastal port of Watchet, this is an ideal base from which to explore Exmoor National Park and The Quantock Hills, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. There are many pretty coastal and inland villages to explore including Porlock with its steep hill and pretty winding streets, Dunster with dramatic castle perched above the historic village and the busy resort of Minehead with sandy beach, golf course and traditional seaside attractions. An excellent choice of holiday destination for rural beauty, dramatic coastline and splendid walking.
Accommodation
Five bedrooms with Smart TVs: 2 x king-size with en-suite bath, hand-held shower, basin and WC, 1 x twin with en-suite bath, hand-held shower, basin and WC, 1 x ground-floor double, 1 x ground-floor bunk.
Ground-floor bathroom with bath, hand-held shower, basin and WC.
Cloakroom with basin and WC.
Kitchen/diner.
Utility.
Sitting room with woodburning stove.
Study
Property heating: Electric, other heating sources: Woodburning Stove.
1 oven of type: electric.
Hobs.
Microwave.
Fridge Freezer.
Toaster.
Kettle.
TV TV.
Wi-Fi included.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Parking.
1 x Garden.
Hot Tub.
Pets allowed- 2 well behaved pets welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop within 0.7 miles, pub within 0.5 miles