The Retreat - is a Cosy cotttage for couples looking to enjoy a relaxing break

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4.8

Outstanding(5 Reviews)

Apartment in Taunton Deane

3 guests · 2 bedrooms · 1 bath

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi and more

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About this apartment rental

This annexe with its stylish interior, elegant fireplace, and mezzanine master bedroom, is the perfect retreat for couples looking to enjoy a relaxing break. Ilminster is a very attractive town with a good variety of shops, a market square and a popular theatre and arts centre, and there is plenty to see and do in all directions from this special holiday cottage. Guests can relax and eat in a courtyard or the attractive terraced gardens, from where there are views of the beautiful countryside surrounding the town. Nearby are several National Trust properties including Barrington Court, Montacute House and Tintinhull with its pretty garden, and the Somerset Levels are only a short drive away. The Retreat is ideally situated in Somerset, but just over the border are also the treasures of East Devon and North Dorset too with their quaint villages and stunning countryside.

Access to the property is via the owner's hallway to the courtyard.
From courtyard 13 steps lead up to sliding front door.

Entrance lobby
With door leading to back garden.
Kitchenette
With slow cooker, microwave, kettle and toaster. Please note that there is no cooker/oven.
Shower room
With shower cubicle, wash basin, WC and heated towel rail.
Bedroom two
With single bed.

From entrance lobby to the right, four steps into an-open plan dining area and sitting room.
Next to these steps a fitted wardrobe with hanging space and hangers.

Dining area
With dining table and three chairs. A collection of games and books.
Sitting area
With impressive open fire, a two seater sofa, armchair and ottoman.
Smart TV and collection of books.
Staircase with 11 steps and handrail leading to mezzanine level

Bedroom one
With double bed, bedside table and chest of drawers.
Double aspect windows with beautiful views of the garden and church tower.
From the staircase a door leading to the terraced garden.

Outside:
A terraced garden with outstanding views from the very top. The garden is used at your own risk. Children need to be supervised.
On street parking. A garage for a small/medium car may be available upon request, prior to your stay, for a small additional charge.

Additional Information:
Infants and older children aged 5 years and older are welcome due to the stairs and open fire place inside the property and the steps outside in the terraced garden. Please supervise children at all times whilst in the garden.
A high chair and travel cot are available upon request. Please bring your own cot linen.
Sorry, no pets.
Mobile reception is patchy in the annexe, however good in the garden.
WiFi is available for recreational purposes only. The speed/service may vary from time to time. Should guests experience difficulties or loss of use, neither the owner nor Dorset Hideaways will be held responsible.

Amenities

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Taunton Deane

Nearby attractions

World of Country Life

47 mi

Ninesprings Park

19.5 mi

The Retreat - is a Cosy cotttage for couples looking to enjoy a relaxing break

4.8

Outstanding(5 Reviews)

Apartment in Taunton Deane

3 guests · 2 bedrooms · 1 bath

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi and more

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

About this apartment rental

Amenities

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Taunton Deane

Nearby attractions

World of Country Life

47 mi

Ninesprings Park

19.5 mi

Reviews

4.8

Outstanding(5 Reviews)

4.8

Aug 2023

Such a cute property! Very cosy - two bedrooms nicely spaced apart with a small but great kitchen and a great (hot and strong!) shower room. The house is right on the main street so super easy access but tucked away enough to be completely quiet at night. We enjoyed our stay and will be back!

4.8

Sep 2021

The Retreat

The Retreat

The helpful host has provided a charming place to stay that opens the doors to many area attractions.

4.8

Sep 2021

A beautiful relaxing cottage

A beautiful relaxing cottage

We had a wonderful time at The Retreat. Pippa is a fabulous host and made us feel most welcome. She encouraged us to share her beautiful garden and was on hand to provide recommendations for places to visit and restaurants. The cottage itself had everything we needed for a short stay and was extremely comfortable. We would love to stay again.

4.8

Jul 2021

So disappointed!

So disappointed!

Firstly I must say I've had great customer service from Dorset Hideaways but sadly not from Pippa,the owner of The Retreat. I apologise in advance for the long detailed review.... Prior to booking I'd phoned Dorset Hideaways to query details of the property & to ask about the unusual access via the owners home.I also asked if the courtyard table & chairs shown in the main photo were for our use(told they were)but on arrival I was informed by Pippa that they were for her private use.I saw no reason why she would lie about this but did intend to follow up however after seeing the weather forecast after our first day decided it wasn't worth causing an upset. The first evening we were unable to turn the shower dial and being reluctant to force it my husband went to ask Pippa for advice .Her response was "but I'm watching the tennis!" so he apologised for disturbing her .She came up and had to twist the shower dial with both hands to turn it on .He thanked her & apologised again although we were quite surprised by her attitude. The worst incident was on the following morning...we knew it was going to be the only sunny warm day so had decided to have a lazy brunch in the beautiful terraced garden (at the back)before going out in the afternoon. As there wasn't a table to sit at (as that was in the courtyard!)we opted for food we could eat on our laps. Without any warning at about 10.15 a workman appeared with a power tool saying he needed to plug in an extension lead.We had no idea how he had accessed the property but later found out there were stairs leading to the garden which we were unaware of.He was apologetic but obviously assumed we knew about his arrival.He offered to delay the work until we had finished eating but that's hardly conducive to a relaxed brunch! Pippa then came into the garden and without any explanation re iterated his request of plugging in the extension lead.I remarked that we had been enjoying our peaceful brunch up until that point!Pippa then tried to explain that she only had a 15 minute warning as he had phoned saying he'd had a cancellation and that "he is so hard to get hold of" she had accepted without the courtesy of checking with us first.Good job we had not been having a lie in as the bedroom had to be used for the extension lead!She then said " you are welcome to use my table & chairs in the courtyard"!!?? but we decided to finish eating inside and go out earlier than planned. The workman was far more apologetic than Pippa was and she never implied it was urgent! I later told Pippa that her behaviour was unprofessional in letting the workman arrive unannounced and that she should have let us know .She thanked me for the feedback but couldn't bring herself to accept she could have handled the situation better. Never ever again will we book a property that is an annexe even if we do not have to enter through the owners property. I applaud Phoebe (Dorset Hideaways)who was horrified by my feedback and subsequently offered a partial refund.

4.8

Jun 2021

Lovely hideaway

Lovely hideaway

The retreat is a very interesting building and beautiful garden with a lovely helpful host. The area has many places of interest to visit and not far from the coast. Ilminster is a bustling little town with good shops and places to eat.

FAQs

How much does this apartment cost compared to others in Taunton Deane?

The average price for a rental in Taunton Deane is $141 per night. This rental is $103 above the average.

Is parking included with this apartment?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at The Retreat - is a Cosy cotttage for couples looking to enjoy a relaxing break. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this apartment?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this apartment. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is The Retreat - is a Cosy cotttage for couples looking to enjoy a relaxing break pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this apartment is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at The Retreat - is a Cosy cotttage for couples looking to enjoy a relaxing break?

We found 5 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, tv, garden, and family friendly.

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The Retreat - is a Cosy cotttage for couples looking to enjoy a relaxing break

Apartment in Taunton Deane

Reasons to book

About this apartment rental

Amenities

Map of Taunton Deane

Nearby attractions

The Retreat - is a Cosy cotttage for couples looking to enjoy a relaxing break

Apartment in Taunton Deane

Reasons to book

About this apartment rental

Amenities

Map of Taunton Deane

Nearby attractions

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this apartment cost compared to others in Taunton Deane?

Is parking included with this apartment?

Is there a pool at this apartment?

Is The Retreat - is a Cosy cotttage for couples looking to enjoy a relaxing break pet friendly?

What amenities are available at The Retreat - is a Cosy cotttage for couples looking to enjoy a relaxing break?

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