Brookside Cottage is a beautiful period property in a tranquil village setting, right on the edge of the Quantock Hills National Landscape.
The cottage-style yet elegant living-room is such a calm place to relax in.
The kitchen is fitted as a true home-from-home and is exceptionally well-equipped.
The master bedroom is spacious with a touch of luxury too.
The cottage is embraced by its attractive garden - an absolute delight of colour and variety.
Totally switch off and relax in this space.
Hide away in a cosy corner.
A charming spot for holiday meals.
There is a Rayburn to add warmth and character to this farmhouse-style kitchen.
There are interesting touches throughout
There is so much to look at in this stunning garden.
Oh so pretty!
The elegant shower-room is the ideal place to refresh and revive.
Another shot of the fabulous shower-room.
Another view of the beautiful main bedroom.
Pretty in pink!
This is the twin bedroom with a lovely window seat.
The rooms are all very tastefully furnished.
Brookside Cottage at the heart of the conservation village of Holford, right on the edge of the Quantock Hills.
Simply adorable!
The back garden is just as beautiful and up the steps from the back of the house there is another marvellous place to sit and relax.
The breathtaking views from high up in the Quantocks.
Travel along the North Somerset coast to Minehead and find the Steam Railway, seaside, ice-creams and much, much more.
Whether you travel to Exmoor, or to the Quantocks for a beautiful moorland walk, you may very well happen upon a herd of Red Deer. They're not quite as easy to spot as you might think!
The Quantock hills and the moorland of Exmoor are wonderful places for a country walk, at any time of year. So pack your walking boots and a back-pack and venture out into the hills.
One of the fabulous walks in the Quantock Hills. You can see the Bristol Channel and Exmoor in this photograph.
Brookside Cottage
26382.8 miles W of Nether Stowey | Sleeps 4 + cot*
7 Nights from £478
The location of attractions is intended only as a guide. Distances are 'as the crow flies'.
Nearby pub
At the foot of the Quantocks in scienic walking country, this family run pub offers standard, traditional food cooked to order. Daily specials and speciality nights are also on offer.
Nearby beach
Kilve Beach sits halfway between Minehead and Bridgwater. A rolling grassy expanse meeting a rocky beach peppered with rock pools, Kilve is picnic paradise. A Site of Special Scientific Interest, the beach is also home to lots of fossils, including ammonites and reptile remains. Just remember, you are not allowed to dig them directly out of the cliffs though.
December 2019
Amazing
Most unusual beach in U.K we have visited. Fabulous views , need sturdy footwear for walking on the beach itself.
Nearby walk
Legend goes John Walford murdered his wife and put her in a ditch here. Whether this is true or not is open for debate; the fact is this a lovely, scenic hill top walk of about 3 miles. Park in the car park and follow the path along side Crowcombe Road. After about 15 minutes turn right at the rough car park and cross the road leading up hill until the path splits. Take a left to the trig point, then right for 50 yards across a track. This path will lead you back in the direction of the car park over an open grassy area. This is a moderate walk, failry level with some stoney ground.
Nearby town
On the fringes of the Quantock Hills, Nether Stowey is a village where rural community spirit is alive and well – perhaps the fact that three busy pubs still thrive here is testament to this. The most famous former resident of Nether Stowey is the legendary poet Samuel Taylor Coleridge; his passion for walking the hills and valleys of this beautiful countryside is commemorated in the Coleridge Way, a magnificent 36 mile trail that crosses the Quantocks on its way to Exmoor.
April 2019
The Ancient Mariner pub
Lovely for Sunday lunch although menu was limited to mainly roasts
Also nearby
'Great food in the heart of the Quantocks'. A traditional inn with a varied, locally sourced menu and real ales - the perfect Somerset stop-off. The interior is cosy and welcoming, yet spacious and well-renovated, with spotlights highlighting the traditional features.
June 2018
Fantastic gastro pub
We are so lucky to have a fantastic gastro pub on our doorstep for all guests at Bashford Lodge to walk to. Open 7 days a week, for lunch and evening meals. Booking essential at the weekend.
Forty acres of loveliness including streams, temples, woodland and terraces. The garden features Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian influences.
June 2024
Brilliant
We did the garden on our final day complete with 2 small dogs. It’s well worth the visit but the attraction is the garden not the house. The formal gardens are beautiful as you would expect from a Gertrude Jelyll design. The upper garden is quite steep but there are plenty of resting places.
June 2024
Worth a visit
The gardens take about 2 hours to do them justice. It’s really all about the gardens. The house is a gallery and second hand book shop. The formal gardens are Gertrude Jekyll designed so are of importance. They are quite special. Lots of places to sit and admire. The orangery by Lutyens is also quite magnificent. The gardens up the valley are very scenic but they are a bit of a climb for the final 2 sections. It’s dog friendly everywhere.
April 2019
Amazing gardens
Thoroughly enjoyed our afternoon at Hestercombe, beautiful gardens, waterfalls and views! Great shop too and dog friendly too.
May 2016
Exceptional.
Quite simply stunning , superb gardens and house . A beautiful location with superb views. The coffee shop is well worth a visit and the restaurant if you have more time .
All the staff were very friendly and gave an excellent impression.
This is exactly the way to manage these houses . Take note National Trust at Montacute . I know which house we shall return to .
Situated in the fabulous Quantock Hills, famous for its great walks and cycling, this is a great place to visit for real ales and good food. Children and dogs are very welcome and there's even a special dog menu.
September 2021
Left disappointed 😗
We were really looking forward to our evening meal at this pretty inn but unfortunately we were left disappointed.
It started well when we arrived , shown to our tables , drinks order taken and menu given for us to choose.
We were the only ones in inn at this point so we were surprised that it took over 20 minutes for them to take our order even though we said we were ready to order!
Once our order was taken (again still only the ones in there) it took over another 30 minutes for a burger and a curry to arrive!
When it did we weren’t asked if we needed any condiments or sauces and had to attract one of the staff to get our extras.
Other people arrived and it was obvious how much quicker they were to get served, even when we were eating (food was ok) no one asked if everything was ok , but again noticed how only certain staff did this.
On leaving we overheard that the chef was late in and that was probably the reason for the delay in taking our order. It would just have been polite to inform us of this fact.
So this is our reason for being left disappointed and hence the 2 star rating.
This 18th century former coaching house is well situated between the Quantocks and Exmoor National Park. If you are out and about for day pop in for breakfast, lunch or dinner.
June 2022
What an amazing pub!
We were staying locally so visited the pub on several occasions. Lovely decor, great atmosphere and amazing food. Have to say a special thank you to Lucy for the wonderful (and entertaining) service she gave when we visited for dinner on the evening of my partners 60th birthday. She made our evening!
April 2022
Great community pub
Beautiful, well-run pub with friendly and helpful staff.
Menu was varied and there was a good selection of food and drink.
A very easy walk from Bible Bee Barn!
June 2018
Great local pub in Halse
Good atmosphere in this pub, with the locals. Good pub food, reasonably priced.
The Hood Arms is a 17th century coaching inn with large garden where dogs are welcome. Lunch and dinner are served daily apart from Monday's and booking ahead is recommended.
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