Ball Cottage, Winsford

Ball Cottage is a comfy and beautifully equipped and comfy 17th century cottage in Winsford with all the character and charm one would hope for: wood and tile floors, an open fire, a disused bread oven in the sitting room, old leaded upstairs window, and roses climbing up the exterior.It is set in a large lawned garden, delightfully situated on the edge of the village beside the River Exe and an old packhorse bridge—children are sure to have a great time paddling and exploring when the river is low. Besides being located just a short stroll from the centre of one of the most scenic villages in Exmoor National Park, the property is 14 miles from the the seaside attractions and more extensive amenities of Minehead.

3 bedrooms (one ground floor double, one first floor double, and one first floor twin)
Ground floor sitting room with open fire, flat screen television, and DVD player
Ground floor kitchen/dining room with gas hob, electric oven, fridge, washer/dryer, dishwasher, kettle, toaster, coffee-maker, and plug-in radio, plus full set of saucepans, kitchen utensils, cutlery, crockery and glasses, as well as children’s cutlery, cups, and plates
Ground floor utility room with freezer and microwave
Recently redesigned first floor bathroom with bath, powerful shower, large heated towel rail, and shaver point
Bed linen, duvets, and towels provided. (Please note outdoor/beach towels not provided; please bring own)
Wifi, adjustable gas central heating, and electricity included in price
Check-in from 3pm, check-out by 10.30amLarge private gardens to the front and rear adjacent to the River Exe, with a good paddling spot besides and old packhorse bridge, plus table and chairs and barbecue available
Easy walking distance from village amenities including pub and tea rooms
Child-friendly accommodation with travel cot and high chair available upon request
Iron, ironing board, and hairdryer provided
Tea and coffee provided, plus non-perishable items like sugar, salt, and pepper, and household sundries such as kitchen paper, loo rolls, and cleaning materials
Off-road parking for two cars opposite property

Facilities
Ball Cottage sleeps up to 5 guests (with a maximum of 4 adults) in three bedrooms.

The kitchen/dining room has a gas hob, electric oven, fridge, dishwasher, kettle, toaster, coffee-maker and plug-in radio. The freezer and microwave are in the utility room. There is a full set of saucepans, kitchen utensils, cutlery, crockery and glasses; and cutlery, cups and plates for children.
In the sitting room there is a smart TV with a Netflix subscription and DVD player. Wireless broadband is available throughout the cottage.
An iron, ironing board and hairdryer are also provided in the cottage.
If you would like a travel cot and high chair, please request them when you make your booking so we can ensure they are put out for you.
Please note: There is no mobile signal in Winsford. You can access Wi-Fi at the cottage using your smart phone or use the cottage telephone for local calls or to receive incoming calls.

Electricity and heating costs are included in the price of your accommodation. Ball Cottage has gas central heating throughout, with a thermostat and individually adjustable radiators. There is also an open fire in the sitting room and plenty of free logs.

Lovely bed linen (100% cotton from the White Company), goose down pillows and duvets, blankets and Egyptian cotton towels are provided. If anti-allergy duvets and pillows are needed, we can provide these. We'd be grateful if you could bring your own beach towels for day trips.
The cot, if requested, will be provided with a bottom sheet.

You will find a welcome gift of bread, butter, eggs and milk when you arrive and a supply of tea, coffee, sugar, salt and pepper, loo rolls, kitchen paper and cleaning materials.

Sorry, no dogs at Ball Cottage.

Location
The centre of Winsford is just a 5 minute stroll away from Ball Cottage. Here you'll find the famous 12th century thatched Royal Oak Inn, which serves great food and is family friendly. The pub now offers cream teas! A small shop is run from the Royal Oak pub selling milk, bread, newspapers, and some other basic supplies. There is also a village green with swings and a stream.

Wheddon Cross, approximately 4 miles from Winsford, is a small village with a mini-supermarket (open 7 am to 8 pm), post office, ATM and petrol station. Dulverton, around 7 miles away, is a very pretty, small town known as the southern gateway to Exmoor. Dulverton also has a mini-supermarket plus a butcher, post office, some lovely restaurants and independent shops.

Minehead is the main town in West Somerset, approximately 14 miles from Ball Cottage. Here you will find the larger supermarkets and petrol stations (Tesco, Morrisons and Lidl are all situated on the outskirts of the town), most major high street banks with cash machines, plus a range of other shops, including health food stores.

Local area
Winsford is one of the prettiest villages in the Exmoor National Park. Deer and wild ponies roam the moor above. Many birds live along the River Exe, which winds through the village (a neighbour has counted 41 species). On clear nights you can see a world of stars; Exmoor National Park has been designated England's first Dark-Sky Reserve. Winsford is an ideal centre for exploring Exmoor on foot or in the car, and there are opportunities for horse riding and fishing too.