4 Victoria Terrace

About this property

Bishop's Lydeard 3.5 miles. A quaint cottage sitting within the idyllic village of Lydeard St Lawrence, 4 Victoria Terrace is a good choice for a relaxing retreat with friends or family. In close proximity to amenities in Bishops Lydeard and the county town of Taunton as well as the Exmoor National Park, the Quantock Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and the coast just a scenic drive away, this is the ideal holiday home to base your escape to Somerset. Enter the traditionally-styled sitting room, housing a beautiful leather seating arrangement with a woodburning stove at the heart of the room in the inglenook; an inviting and homely atmosphere in which to spend your evenings. Make use of the window seat as required in this ideal setting for reading, good conversation, and relaxing. Move through into the kitchen/diner, also boasting character in its exposed stone wall and beam-lined ceiling, here you can enjoy meal times together with the modest yet well-equipped kitchen hosting all you could need for a self-catered stay, even a washer/dryer! Move up the staircase to find a convenient shower room resting on the half-landing, while the three beautifully decorated bedrooms sit on the first floor; made up of a king-size double, a double and a bunk room, all with pretty floral bed sheets to snuggle up under and ample storage space for your personal belongings. Enjoy a relaxing soak in the bath when you rise each morning before heading down the path to the rear of the property to find the impressive lawned garden; the perfect way to begin each day encompassed by true tranquillity. The local area of Lydeard St Lawrence is a beautiful place to base your holiday, home to a village hall which is open on Monday morning hosting a Post Office where you can also enjoy tea and cakes.Nearby Bishop's Lydeard hosts a few small shops and a Co-op. Further afield in Taunton there are more extensive amenities and attractions including a cricket ground which now hosts international events and the county museum. Be sure to marvel at the Grade II listed Lydeard House, visit the mill with its Rural Life Museum, also a Grade II listed building, and take a stroll through Sandhill Park, once a prisoner of war camp, home for handicapped children and a military and civilian hospital. There are plenty of National Trust properties within the local area, with the post-war garden, 19th Century parkland and grand Gothic Revival architecture of Knightshayes, as well as Dunster Castle and Watermill home to dramatic vistas and subtropical gardens which you can even access via the heritage railway, taking you all the way to Minehead for a wonderful day on the coast. With natural beauty, coastal wonders and plenty of family-friendly attractions all around, 4 Victoria Terrace is the perfect choice for a holiday in Somerset.

Bishop's Lydeard sits in the district of Somerset West and Taunton, in easy reach of the Quantock Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and the coast too. Within the village you will find plenty of historic delights such as Lydeard House, its mill and Rural Life Museum and Sandhill Park, as well as there being a good selection of amenities at hand too. Head to Bridgwater for a day of shopping and fine dining, or enjoy a stroll along the coast to observe the beautiful seascapes of Somerset.

Accommodation

Three bedrooms: 1 x king-size, 1 x double, 1 x bunk beds.

Cloakroom with basin, heated towel rail and WC.

Shower room with walk-in shower and basin.

Jack-and-Jill bathroom with bath, shower over, basin, heated towel rail and WC.

Kitchen/diner.

Sitting room

Electric central heating and woodburning stove.

Electric oven and halogen hob, microwave, fridge, washer/dryer, TV and WiFi.

Fuel, power and starter pack for stove included in rent (£50.00 Energy charge automatically applies - Please note this increases to £100 between 31st October to 31st March).

Bed linen and towels included in rent.

Roadside parking.

Large rear lawn with seating.

2 Pets accepted.

Note: No smoking.

Shop 3.5 miles, pub 2.8 miles.

Note: There is a septic tank at this property, therefore only eco-friendly products may be used in the washing machine and while washing up.

Note: Shower room access via half-landing.

Note: Garden access via path leading through neighbour's garden.
Please note: this property has a minimum 3 night stay.
Please Note: First basket of firewood is free, but subsequent buckets are charged at £5 per basket.