THORNBY, family friendly, with a garden in Blue Anchor

Amenities: Gas central heating, electric fire. Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, Smart TV, Fibre broadband WiFi. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Off-road parking for 3 cars. Rear enclosed lawn with furniture. Sorry, no pets and no smoking. Shop, pub, café on-site, beach short walk away. Note: Please be aware of hump in road at entrance to drive. Note: Check in 3pm check out 10am. Note: Swimming pool and small gym open to visitors except in school holidays. Note: Steps coming down from property to garden with handrail so it may be unsuitable for people with severe mobility issues

Town: Blue Anchor is a small coastal hamlet in west Somerset, three miles from medieval Dunster. Well known for its alabaster rocks, which are of great geological interest, Blue Anchor is a quiet and peaceful seaside location with a wide beach, plentiful fossils and a promenade three quarters of a mile long with scenic views of Dunster Castle and Minehead Bay beyond. It offers peaceful relaxation, is popular with anglers who fish off the promenade, and is just a short steam train ride on the West Somerset Railway from Minehead. The Blue Anchor station waiting room and booking office have been lovingly restored, using Great Western fittings, many of them original, and the Railway Museum is housed in the former waiting room. Walk along the beach from Blue Anchor to Dunster, enjoying the views across the channel towards Wales, and wander through the medieval streets with the beautiful castle towering above. Inside the castle are fine plasterwork ceilings, while the extensive terraced and landscaped gardens contain many rare shrubs and trees, and offer marvellous views out to sea. Further afield, Minehead has golden sandy beaches, seaside attractions, and plenty of cafes, shops and bistros.