Cosy Cottage in beautiful countryside

Taunton, England
$98 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 2

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Cottage

Property Type

Sleep 4

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

The Cider House is a converted Cider Barn on a 12 acre smallholding 12 miles to the west of Taunton in Exmoor National Park. The farm is set in the beautiful rolling Brendon Hills close to the sea, the Quantocks and Exmoor. It is arranged as a cosy cottage and it sleeps four people with a double bed in one bedroom and two singles in the other. It has recently been redecorated and refurbished and is heated by a wood burner with wood provided free of charge.

The Cider House is situated near the main Farmhouse. It is a separate building with its own front door accessed via stone steps which lead to your own private south facing garden with a small patio seating area.

The cottage is small but perfectly formed with high ceilings. The main living/dining/kitchen area is heated by a lovely wood burning stove. Patio doors overlook the private garden with views to the fields beyond. The bedrooms each have electric heaters as does the bathroom, which has a separate shower and bath. We provide towels but please bring your own beach towels.

All bedding is provided. Sheets, quilts and pillows are all quality cotton. The single beds are slightly narrow so perfect for children but also suitable for adults. We have a travel cot you can use if you need one - please let us know in advance and bring your own baby bedding. We can also provide a high chair if required.

There is broadband wi fi in the cottage and you should be able to get 4G mobile signal.

The cottage is solely for your use. There is a playing field with a small swing which you can use. Our dog may pop his head over the fence to say hello. A washing machine and tumble dryer are located in the garage and you can use these if you wish. Your recycling crates are in the old piggery which is below the cottage and as we like to be green, would be grateful if you could separate your waste in the crates please. If you want to use the garage to store pushchairs, beach gear etc then please feel free to do so.

Please let us know when you expect to arrive. We will quickly show you around and will then leave you in peace, although we're usually available if you need us for anything. Whites Farm is a family home as well as our workplace so you may notice us pottering about but we will try not to disturb you as we go about our chores.

Whites Farm is in a very rural location high in the Brendon Hills. We are close to the north Somerset coast and surrounded by beautiful countryside. We are within the boundary of the Exmoor National Park, we can see the steep rise of the Quantocks across the valley from our land. We are a 20 minute drive from the beaches of Kilve and Blue Anchor on the North Somerset coast and an hour away from the South Devon coast. Other points of interest include Dunster with its medieval village and castle, the steam West Somerset Railway and a number of excellent National Trust houses and gardens.

As we are so rural, you will need a car to get around. Walkers and cyclists love West Somerset and we are a perfect base from which to explore this beautiful landscape. You can store your bike in our garage, at your own risk, if you wish.

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Fire Extinguisher Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    2 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Electric Kettle Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Required Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Garden Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Hair Dryer Shower Towels Provided
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Cycling Nearby Horse Riding Nearby Mountain Biking Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books DVD Player Table Tennis Video Library TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Living Room Wood Stove
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Highchair
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Rural Location Near The Sea
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 4

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School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Steve P.

    Submitted May 6, 2025

    Stayed May 3, 2025

    Unfortunately the cottage didn’t live up to the expectations of the photos. It felt a little neglected. We chose not to stay for the second night that we booked.

  • Martyn S.

    Submitted Nov 7, 2024

    Stayed Nov 3, 2024

    Nice little cottage with wood burner and parking space. Very friendly hosts. Good value.

  • Theo P.

    Submitted Sep 6, 2024

    Stayed Sep 2, 2024

    Lovely little cozy cottage tucked away on a farm. Little hard to find but made the right guess in the end by turning in where it says Whites Farm. Kitchen is well stocked, living room/kitchen/dinner is cosy with a log burner stove.

  • Elizabeth B.

    Submitted Oct 3, 2022

    Stayed Oct 1, 2022

    2 night stay

  • Niki W.

    Submitted Aug 19, 2022

    Stayed Aug 13, 2022

    Great property to getaway from the rush of life. Quiet. The cottage faced the fields and you felt hidden away from everything. The owners were very accomodating when we had issues before arrival. A bit of a drive to get some shopping which wouldn't have been an issue if we were more organised, Everything else was great.

  • Mark E.

    Submitted Aug 13, 2022

    Stayed Aug 10, 2022

    Property was lovely, just as shown in the photos, fully equipped with everything we needed, it was very clean, location was beautiful and very peaceful. The owner was very friendly ad helpful with good communication directing us to the cottage , would definitely stay again.

  • Jonathan W.

    Submitted Aug 11, 2022

    Stayed Aug 7, 2022

    Converted upper floor of a small barn with thick walls helping to keep it cool in the hot weather. Some may find access and parking space a little tight and the broadband slow but in other respects there was everything we needed - and such a peaceful location on the very edge of Exmoor. Despite its apparent remoteness some good eateries nearby as well as great scenery.

  • Kellie A.

    Submitted Jul 8, 2022

    Stayed Jul 5, 2022

    Property just about enough for 2 adults and a teen. Clean with friendly and helpful owners also on site, and a great location to see the sights. About 25/30 minutes from Dunster which is a lovely village with a castle and beach a few minutes drive away. Also not far from Minehead. No local shops so ensure you have supplies. Can highly recommend the Notely Arms pub for dinner. Simon and his family are so friendly and have their own print off to recommend walks in the area. Cottage was just about right for 3 nights and in a lovely countryside setting.

  • Kathryn W.

    Submitted Jun 29, 2022

    Stayed Jun 24, 2022

    The only noise we heard was the occasional bleat of a sheep. The views from the cottage and in the surrounding area are magnificent. We stayed in the double room where the bed was very comfortable and the linen of top quality.

  • Donna G.

    Submitted Jun 12, 2022

    Stayed Jun 10, 2022

    Enjoyed a wonderful couple of nights at the cider house. We had everything we needed and more with the selection of children's dvds to keep our daughter entertained before bedtime! Lovely location for a peaceful getaway but still near enough to enjoy the nearby attractions.

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