Captain's Cottage, Minehead

Property Summary
Captain's Cottage, Minehead (Somerset) is a delightful, Grade II, former fisherman's cottage, sleeping up to 4 guests in 2 bedrooms, with sea views across the Bristol Channel. The property full of character and charm, with beach and the start of the the South West Coastal path right on the doorstep

Main Description
Captain's Cottage is a mid-terrace, 18th century cottage in an enviable position on Quay Street in Minehead, not far from the harbour and just across the road from the beach. The characterful cottage is full of charm, retaining many period features, including a large inglenook fireplace, beamed ceilings, doorways of limited height in places, it is also well-equipped for a comfortable and relaxing stay.

Sleeps up to 4 guests
Two double bedrooms - both with sea views
Family bathroom with bath and separate shower unit
Sitting room with inglenook fireplace
Modern kitchen with dining area
Rear terrace with sea views
Bed linen and towels provided
Wi-Fi, heating and electricity included
Arrive from 3 pm
Depart by 10 am
Up to two well behaved dogs welcome for £20 supplement per dog

From the pavement, a few steps (with handrail) lead down to the front door which opens into a hallway running the length of the ground floor. To the left is the cosy sitting room with TV and comfortable seating, and to the right of the hall is the kitchen and dining area. There is also a ground floor cloakroom with toilet and hand basin which is accessed externally. Stairs at the far end of the hallway lead up to the first floor, where both double bedrooms are situated, as well as the family bathroom, comprising bath, separate shower unit, toilet and hand basin.

Note, due to the age and style of the property we recommend that this cottage is not suitable for anyone with limited mobility and the terraces are accessed via stone steps, in places without handrail, so not suitable for unsupervised children.

Please do not allow your dog upstairs or on the furniture or leave it unattended in the property. Also, please note that the cottage does not have a grass garden (only two terraces). There is grass area across the road.

Indoor Description
The modern kitchen includes an electric oven and hob, slimline dishwasher, and under-counter fridge and separate freezer, microwave, kettle and toaster. There is a good supply of cookware, crockery, glasses, cutlery and utensils to self-cater.

In the dining room their is a small fire place and this is purely a decorative feature, please do not attempt to ignite.

Electricity and heating costs are included in the price of your accommodation. Captain's Cottage has central heating fitted throughout the property.

There is a an inglenook fireplace in the sitting room with a log burner. If using the log burner please use the gloves provided.
Keep door shut at all times. Please be very careful as the burner gets extremely hot. If you decide to use the log burner, please clean thoroughly ready for the next guest to use.

The sitting room has a television with Freesat, and Wi-Fi is available throughout the property at no extra cost.

An iron and ironing board, and hairdryer are all provided for your convenience.

Bed linen, duvets, blankets and towels are provided for your convenience, but please bring your own beach towels if you wish to take towels with you outside of the cottage.

Tea, coffee, sugar, milk and biscuits are provided to ensure you can have a hot drink as soon as you arrive. Cleaning materials such as washing up liquid and dishwasher tablets will be present in the property. One or two toilet rolls will be provided.



Outdoor Description
The rear kitchen door leads to the outside space and there are two separate terrace areas - the highest level looks over the roof tops to enjoy the sea views! There is seating to relax and enjoy this peaceful space. Please note, the terraces are accessed by steep, stone steps -please exercise caution as the steps may become slippery when wet and some of the steps do not have a handrail. It is recommended that children are supervised at all times, and the rear terraces ay not be suitable for anyone with walking difficulties.

There are two pubs within easy, level walking distance of the front door, both serving meals.

The beach is just across the road, and Minehead shops and amenities are nearby too.


Parking
There is on-street parking available on Quay Street (not directly outside the property, but within 5 meters). It's a pay and display area and charges apply between 9 am and 6 pm daily. A parking permit is provided for the duration of your stay for 1 car. Please ensure this is placed on your dashboard to avoid parking fines.
If you have a second car, you would need to pay and display.

Pets Description
Up to two dogs are allowed for £20 each, per stay.
Please note that the cottage has no real garden and only has two terraces with no grass. The beach is directly opposite the cottage and there is also a grassy area across the road. Please also bear in mind when booking, dogs are not allowed on the furniture or upstairs.

Restricted mobility
There are steps down to the front door, from the road side, and the stair case inside is on a curve, please see photos.
To access the terraced areas at the rear of the cottage are steep stone steps, some without handrails so it is not recommended as suitable for unsupervised children, or anyone with walking difficulties.

Exit in case of emergency
This has not been completed by the owner.

Christmas / New Year
This has not been completed by the owner.

The region

Minehead is the largest town on the edge of Exmoor National Park, a welcoming seaside resort on the Somerset coast with stunning views across the Bristol Channel to Wales.

The town is best known as the starting point of the South West Coast Path, England's longest National Trail, which stretches 630 miles from the harbour here all the way to Poole Harbour in Dorset. A sculpture marking Mile Zero stands on the seafront near the old harbour. Minehead has been a working port since the 14th century, and the quay area retains much of its historic charm with narrow lanes and fishermen's cottages clustered at the foot of North Hill.

Higher Town, the oldest part of Minehead, sits on the slopes above the harbour and is home to the medieval Church of St Michael, reached by a steep footpath known as Church Steps that winds between thatched cottages with far-reaching views over the rooftops and out to sea. The Parade and The Avenue form the main shopping streets, where you will find independent shops, cafes, restaurants, and takeaways alongside everyday services. Tesco and Morrisons supermarkets are both on the outskirts of town with long opening hours, and there are banks, a Post Office, pharmacies, and petrol stations.

Blenheim Gardens, opened in 1925, provides six acres of green space in the centre of town with a bandstand, putting green, bowling green, and a pleasant cafe. The medieval village of Dunster, with its castle, yarn market, and tea rooms, is barely two miles away. Every May, Minehead's ancient Hobby Horse tradition brings colour and music to the streets -- a centuries-old celebration of the arrival of spring that is unique to this part of Somerset.