The Garden Wing in the village of Nether Stowey in the Quantock Hills Somerset

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 226 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Nether Stowey, Bridgwater, ENG

Coleridge Cottage4 min walk
Quantock Hills2 min drive
Nether Stowey & Holford11 min drive
Bristol (BRS-Bristol Intl.)58 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Garden Wing

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

A property full of character situated on the ground floor. It has a double bed room with french doors opening onto a private patio area, perfect for that sun drenched breakfast overlooking the garden. It has a bathroom with bath and shower, a loo and wash basin.The large sitting room has an open fire inglenook ideal for those romantic, cosy nights in.
The cottage is attached to the Old House which is the main dwelling but has its own independent access and privacy.The area is popular with walkers and the village sits at the foothills of the Quantock Hills, the first to be designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) in England. It is also centrally positioned for the local attractions and as we are only 9 miles from the M5 it is easy to venture further afield.
Nether Stowey boasts its connection with Coleridge and Wordsworth who are credited with being the founders of the Romantic Movement. In fact some of Coleridge's poems were written in the house library or garden.
The property has an acre (2.5 ares) of walled garden in which our guests can enjoy, recline in the loungers or just sit in the shade of the gazebo. It is no wonder that the poets gained inspiration from this delightful spot.
Exmoor National Park is just 30 mins away and the delightful villages of Porlock Weir and Dunster are popular destinations. Kilve Beach just 4miles away is on the North Somerset a Jurassic coast and fossils are abundant! The old port of Watchet is 20 mins away and a lovely place to visit in the evenings and wander around the two harbours,
There are great walks to enjoy, all easy, moderate standard with fantastic views to enjoy across the Severn Estuary toward Wales, and across to Glastonbury and the Mendip Hills ,Blackdown Hills and Exmoor. You will be spoilt. The Coleridge Way starts at Nether Stowey and crosses the Macmillan Way as well as the Two Moors route. There is so much on offer.
For those not so mobile there are plenty of alternatives such as the city of Wells with its wonderful Cathedral and Bishops Palace, Glastonbury Tor and the caves of Cheddar and Wookey. Retail therapy can be met at Clark's Village in Street and several National Trust homes to visit all within easy reach. A week will not be enough !

Property manager

Manor Scourfield

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Washer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 3:30 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

1 small dog. Check if unsure. No cats

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Guests must supply home address during pandemic period.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Bridgwater

Located in Bridgwater, this cottage is in a rural area and near the beach. Oatley Vineyard and Enmore Park Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Exmoor National Park and Quantock Hills. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Darby Way or Somerset Speedway. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking.

Nether Stowey, Bridgwater, ENG

What's nearby

Coleridge Cottage - 4 min walk
Quantock Hills - 2 min drive
Nether Stowey & Holford - 11 min drive
County Cricket Ground - 26 min drive
Brean Theme Park - 32 min drive

Getting around

Bridgwater Station - 20 min drive
Cardiff International Airport (CWL) - 120 min drive

Restaurants

West India House - 12 min drive
The Quantock - 11 min drive
The Ancient Mariner - 3 min walk
The Babbling Brook - 9 min drive
The Friendly Spirit - 7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Garden Wing in the village of Nether Stowey in the Quantock Hills Somerset pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Garden Wing in the village of Nether Stowey in the Quantock Hills Somerset?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at The Garden Wing in the village of Nether Stowey in the Quantock Hills Somerset?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Garden Wing in the village of Nether Stowey in the Quantock Hills Somerset located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Coleridge Cottage and Quantock Hills. Oatley Vineyard is 3 mi (4.8 km) away.

9.4

Exceptional

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Thomas B.

1 June 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Schönes cottage und parkähnlicher Garten

Wir haben uns sehr wohlgefühlt im geräu.igen Cottage. Die Eigentümer waren sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit und konnten viele nützliche Tipps geben

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Louise B.

5 December 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Restful few days away

Lovely place to spend a few days away to relax in front of the grand fireplace! Nice large space for two people. The bed was lovely and comfortable. However, the WIFI is hit and miss so don't rely on it if you need to work.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andrew L.

29 September 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

What a hidden gem!

Driving through the small gate into the gravelled parking area revealed an impressive building set in tranquil gardens. First impressions - Tick. The Garden Wing was extremely comfortable and spacious and gave us a great base to explore the area. After a hard day sightseeing and exploring it was a delight to return and enjoy the late afternoon waning sun with a cold beer and a good book in the garden. Anne and Manor treated us like old friends and were ready to impart local knowledge to make our stay as enjoyable as possible. If you are exploring the coastline or traveling more inland, this is a great base to stay.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sandra G.

14 September 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cosy and comfortable

Lovely garden room annexe, very comfortable with beautiful gardens to sit in.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

8 August 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

One owner spoilt our overall experience

Our rating would have been higher were it not for the attitude of one of the owners. Property was nice and comfortable and we had a warm welcome from Manor who was kind and helpful. We were surprised to discover on arrival that main dwelling is a B&B so in the Garden wing you are not only sharing access and garden with owners you share with B&B guests. There is also a self catering outbuilding adjacent (owners sandwiched in middle). Access to B&B is right next to our door so you can hear comings and goings as well as people above. This is not explained on HomeAway advert. As dog owners we discovered on arrival that dogs need to be kept on a lead in garden at all times. Covid guidance apparently. Fair enough but would have been good to know before we booked. We had not met the other half of operation (presumably Manor's wife) all week but were ambushed by her on our final day. Our dog is 15 years old and on his last legs. We broke a rule snd decided to leave him for a couple of hours to rest whilst we went shopping. We had noticed a decline in his mobility on the holiday. Mrs Manor made her presence felt on our return in reprimanding us for this. Her hostility continued the next morning when she inspected the property in silence without a word to us. When we suggested that information on property and dogs should be on website or made clear during booking process her response was rude, defensive and arrogant. We were told it was our fault for not asking questions before we came! She didn't think us not knowing it was a b&b mattered. Staggering. Well it clearly mattered to us and Mrs Manor clearly has no people or customer service skills! Lesson for owners: being transparent and enabling people to make an informed decision on whether it is the place for them means that people know what to expect and can have no complaints :)

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

About the host

Hosted by Manor Scourfield

We were both Headteachers and retired early to change our lifestyle. We purchased The Old House in 2007 and have spent quite some time in upgrading this Grade 2 listed building dating back to the mid 1700s. Ann's hobby is the garden which she spends a lot of money on making it her own!
The garden is about an acre (2.5 ares) walled and very sheltered. You can sit in it ( if we had more time ) and not believe you are in the centre of the village. WE do not plan to retire for quite a few more years as we both enjoy it too much.

Why they chose this property

The history, the peace and quiet and the wonderful garden. We also very much enjoy our guests who share our enthusiasm. We see ourselves more as custodians of this place rather than owners.

What makes this property unique

We share this house with friends, family and guests.We enjoy a lifestyle many could only dream of. We are very fortunate and feel lucky to have the experience.