Property Summary
The Pippins is a spacious detached bungalow nestled in a quiet spot between the hills and the sea, thus enjoying a lovely mild micro-climate. Here you will be ideally placed to explore the unique, historic and diverse landscape of West Somerset at any time of year.
Main Description
The Pippins is a very comfortable property which benefits from gas central heating and double glazing throughout providing your home comforts in this stunning area. The bungalow sleeps two people in one bedroom, which can be made up as a super-king size or as twin beds. The spacious lounge, a conservatory, and the kitchen has an adjoining utility room to store your walking boots. The bathroom is also spacious and benefits from a bath and separate shower unit.
Spacious detached bungalow set in charming Old Cleeve
Sleeps 2 in twin/super-king size bedroom (please advise at the time of booked if you require singles otherwise the bed will be made as a super-king)
Fully fitted kitchen and separate utility room
Comfortable lounge with dining area and conservatory south facing.
We are very lucky to have some really good pubs with great food:
The White Horse Inn, in Washford is approximately 30 mins walk (or 4-5 mins in the car).
The Valiant Solider, Roadwater has great food is about 5 mins drive.
There are 2 cafes at Blue Anchor beach and The smugglers Inn.
Dunster has also Pubs, restaurants, and Cafes.
Off-road parking is available in an allocated space.
Up to 2 well-behaved dogs welcome for supplement of £25 per dog
This property is strictly non-smoking.
The property will be ready from 4 pm on the day of your arrival. Please depart by 10 am on the last day of your stay. Please leave the property clean and tidy so that we can guarantee it will be ready on time for our next guests.
The Pippins is available for week-long stays and short breaks.
Indoor Description
Electricity and heating costs are included in the price of your accommodation. The Pippins benefits from central heating which can be adjusted to suit your preferences.
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 on day trips.
A small amount of tea, coffee, sugar, milk and biscuits are provided to ensure you can have a hot drink as soon as you arrive. The cottage is equipped with salt and pepper mills and some cleaning materials to get you started and one or two toilet rolls will also be provided.
Outdoor Description
Directly outside is a table and some chairs for you to enjoy alfresco dining should you choose to.
There is a private and enclosed garden area at the rear of the property plus the wider gardens which are shared with another self-catering cottage and the main house which the owners run as a Bed & Breakfast, however there is plenty of room for everyone to enjoy the stunning scenery.
If you have dogs, please make sure to keep them on a lead outside of the property and the enclosed garden area.
Parking
Cedar House and cottages, have a private drive off a quiet country road. We sit in 1.5 acres of our own grounds.
Parking for the Pippins is therefore in the grounds of Cedar House; the parking area is opposite The Pippins.
Pets Description
The Pippins will welcome a maximum of two dogs small 1 medium for a supplement of £25 each, per stay. Dogs are to be kept off the furniture, are not to be left unattended, are not to cause nuisance to neighbours (including the Alpacas and sheep) and all mess is to be cleaned-up immediately.
There is a private garden/enclosure to the rear of The Pippins, where your dog/s can be off lead but please keep your dog on a lead outside of the property and enclosed garden.
Please make sure flea and tick treatment is up to date, and don't forget the dog bed and towels as all our beaches are dog friendly in the winter!
Restricted mobility
The Pippins is a ground floor bungalow, so may be suitable for someone with limited mobility.
Exit in case of emergency
This has not been completed by the owner.
Christmas / New Year
We would love you to join us for Christmas I will contact you before to ask is you would like a Christmas tree or not.
The region
The Pippins is situated on the edge of the village of Old Cleeve, which is a charming little village.
The charming medieval village of Dunster, just off the A39. Dunster is well worth a visit for sight-seeing as well as shopping and has many restaurants, tea rooms and pubs serving food.
Minehead is the main town West Somerset and is approximately 6 miles from The Pippins. Here you will find the larger supermarkets and petrol stations (Tesco and Morrisons and Lidi are situated on the outskirts of the town and have long opening hours), plus a range of other shops throughout the town.
