Ball Cottage, Winsford

Property Summary Ball Cottage in Winsford (Somerset) sleeps up to 5 (max 4 adults). It is beautifully equipped and comfy while having all the character you would expect from a 17th-century cottage: wood and tile floors, a new wood burner in the sitting room; roses climbing up the wall. Main Description Ball Cottage in Winsford (Somerset) features an open fire and a disused bread oven; upstairs there’s a very old leaded window; and the floors are mainly wood or tile. The cottage has roses climbing up the wall and is set in a large garden. At the back is a beautiful spot where you can sit beside the River Exe near an old packhorse bridge. When the river is low, children have a happy time paddling and exploring. There are three bedrooms: a double bedroom downstairs, plus two bedrooms upstairs, one double and one twin. The cottage sleeps up to 5 guests (max 4 adults) so your sleeping arrangements can be flexible. The bathroom upstairs has a bath, powerful shower, large heated towel rail and a shaver point. Sleeps up to 5 guests (max 4 adults) in 3 bedrooms 17th century country cottage Delightful situation beside the river and on the edge of the village Private gardens to the front and rear of the property Easy walking distance to the village pub, shop and tennis courts Wood burner in the sitting room and gas central heating throughout Smart TV and DVD player Roberts Radio with Bluetooth connectivity to stream radio, music or podcasts Wifi, heating and electricity included The White Company 100% cotton duvet covers, John Lewis goose down pillows and duvets and Egyptian cotton towels. Anti-allergy duvets/pillows available Welcome Pack with bread, butter, eggs, milk and award winning homemade Mary’s Marmalade Arrive from 3.30 pm Depart by 10.30 am Ball Cottage sits beside the quiet Exford road on the edge of Winsford, one of the most beautiful villages in the Exmoor National Park. It’s an easy stroll into the village. The sea is at Minehead, 14 miles away. The gardens at Ball Cottage are a delight. From the back door you take some steps down to a lawn beside the river, where there is a lovely teak garden table and chairs. Please note there are also some steep steps in the garden so young children must be supervised. There is off-road parking available on the opposite side of the road outside the barn. Sorry, no dogs at Ball Cottage. Ball Cottage is strictly non-smoking. Ball Cottage is available for weekly lets throughout the year and for short breaks (3-4 nights) during the off-season. Changeover day is Friday for weekly lets. The cottage will be ready from 3.30pm on the day you arrive. Please depart by 10.30am on the last day of your stay. We should be very grateful if you would leave the property clean and tidy so that we can guarantee it will be ready on time for our next guests. Indoor Description Ball Cottage sleeps up to 5 guests (with a maximum of 4 adults) in three bedrooms. The kitchen/dining room has a gas hob, electric oven, fridge, dishwasher, kettle, toaster, coffee-maker and plug-in radio. The freezer and microwave are in the utility room. There is a full set of saucepans, kitchen utensils, cutlery, crockery and glasses; and cutlery, cups and plates for children. In the sitting room there is a smart TV and DVD player. In the kitchen is a Roberts Radio with Bluetooth connectivity to stream radio, music or podcasts. Wireless broadband is available throughout the cottage. An iron, ironing board and hairdryer are also provided in the cottage. If you would like a travel cot and high chair, please request them when you make your booking so we can ensure they are put out for you. Please note: There is no mobile signal in Winsford. You can access Wi-Fi at the cottage using your smart phone or use the cottage telephone for local calls or to receive incoming calls. Electricity and heating costs are included in the price of your accommodation. Ball Cottage has gas central heating throughout, with a thermostat and individually adjustable radiators. There is also a new wood burner (with instructions!) in the sitting room and plenty of free logs. Lovely bed linen (100% cotton from the White Company), goose down pillows and duvets, blankets and Egyptian cotton towels are provided. If anti-allergy duvets and pillows are needed, we can provide these. We’d be grateful if you could bring your own beach towels for day trips. The cot, if requested, will be provided with a bottom sheet. You will find a welcome gift of bread, butter, eggs, milk and award winning homemade marmalade when you arrive and a supply of tea, coffee, sugar, salt and pepper, loo rolls, kitchen paper and cleaning materials. Sorry, no dogs at Ball Cottage. Outdoor Description The gardens at Ball Cottage are a delight. From the back door you take some steps down to a lawn beside the river, where there is a lovely teak garden table and chairs. The property comes with a standard bbq where you bring your own coals Please note there are also some steep steps in the garden so young children must be supervised. Parking The parking space is outside the brown barn opposite the cottage. Please park to the left of the barn doors. Pets Description This has not been completed by the owner. Restricted mobility This has not been completed by the owner. Exit in case of emergency This has not been completed by the owner. Christmas / New Year This has not been completed by the owner. The region Winsford is one of the prettiest villages in the Exmoor National Park, nestled in the heart of the moor where the River Exe meets the Winn Brook. Eight ancient bridges and a cobbled ford cross the streams here. The village is centred around The Royal Oak Inn, a thatched 12th-century country pub featured in the Michelin Guide and the Good Food Guide, serving seasonal menus with locally sourced ingredients. The Royal Oak also houses a small village shop and post office selling newspapers, bread, milk, and basic supplies. Wheddon Cross, approximately 4 miles away, has a mini-supermarket (open 7am to 8pm), post office, ATM, and petrol station. Dulverton, around 7 miles south, is a handsome small town known as the southern gateway to Exmoor, with a mini-supermarket, butcher, post office, National Park Visitor Centre, and a good selection of independent shops and restaurants. Minehead is the main town in West Somerset, approximately 12 miles away. Here you will find larger supermarkets (Tesco, Morrisons, and Lidl), most major high street banks with cash machines, and a range of other shops. The nearest sandy beach is also at Minehead.