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The Coach House

The Coach House, Little Fountains, Wells, Somerset, England

Take a glass of wine to your private courtyard and absorb the peace. Or picnic in the particularly lovely garden: your hosts are so easy-going that you may share theirs. In the hamlet of Dulcote, a mile from Wells, this newly converted coach house is perfect for a family of four or a couple who want masses of space and light. It's neat, tidy and contemporary with a black and white theme playing downstairs: pristine walls, zebra-striped sofa, white kitchen units with granite-style tops. Big new windows draw in the light, a pine dresser spills books, videos and games, colourful local art beautifies the walls. And the best views are upstairs, over the garden to the rolling Mendips. Flanking a spotless white shower room are two fresh, carpeted bedrooms with sloping white ceilings, pine chests, a linen hanging cupboard, a sofa in the double (from which you can just about spot Wells Cathedral), a velux window in the twin. And then there's Karen, delighted to shop for you before you arrive, though the cupboard of basics (oil, herbs etc), shared with guests before and after you, can be enough to get you started. Warm, calm and cosy – and you can B&B here too.

Children over 12 welcome.

Special Notices

Posted: Monday, July 27, 2009

Special Short Breaks

Short stays are our speciality. Boutique self catering Bed and Breakfast in the perfect country cottage.

This information has been provided by the owner or management of The Coach House and is not verified or endorsed by ASP.

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The Coach House

Contact: Karen Smallwood

  • Tel: 01749 678777
  • Sleeps: 4 (6 with sofabed).
  • Rooms: 1 double with sofabed, 1 twin, sofabed, shower room.
  • Price: £390 – £670. Short break prices vary, please check our website or call.
  • Closed: Never.
You can borrow or hire bikes here. Wireless internet access available for guests.

Checklist

  • Dishwasher
  • Electricity included
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave oven
  • Central heating
  • Mobile reception
  • Television
  • BBQ
  • Beach within 3 miles
  • Cooked meals available
  • Restaurant nearby
  • Short breaks possible
  • Extra bed/cot available
  • Shop within 3 miles

Points of interest

  • Dulcote is a pretty village in the lush, wooded Sheppey Valley, nestled between the Mendip Hills and the Somerset Levels
  • A 20-minute walk across lovely countryside to Wells, England’s smallest cathedral city
  • Open air market held in Wells on Wednesdays, with local farmers’ market too, and Saturdays
  • Glastonbury Tor on the ancient isle of Avalon, 15 minutes by bus
  • Hadspen, Stourhead, Tintinhull, East Lambrook Manor, Montacute and Hestercombe gardens are all within easy reach
  • Just 20 minutes from Street, for discount shopping at Clarks Village, and The Royal Bath & West Showground at Shepton Mallet

This information is provided by owners and is not endorsed by ASP. If you have questions about it, please contact the owners.

The Coach House The Coach House looks out over the garden with a pond fed by natural spring water

The Coach House looks out over the garden with a pond fed by natural spring water

The Coach House The door opens out onto a private terrace with barbecue

The door opens out onto a private terrace with barbecue

The Coach House Huge, comfy sofas in the light and airy living area

Huge, comfy sofas in the light and airy living area

The Coach House Throw open the curtains for fabulous views of Wells Cathedral and the Mendip Hills

Throw open the curtains for fabulous views of Wells Cathedral and the Mendip Hills

Photo captions have been written by the owner or management of The Coach House and are not verified or endorsed by ASP.

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Children of all ages are welcome. Cots, highchairs, etc, are not necessarily available.
Guests’ pets can sleep in the bedroom (not on the bed).
Working farm or vineyard.
Wireless internet access available for guests.
No smoking anywhere in the property.
At least one bedroom and bathroom accessible for wheelchair users. Phone for details.
Tennis court on the premises; use may be by arrangement.
Credit cards accepted, most commonly Visa and MasterCard.
Bikes on the premises to hire or borrow.
Swimming pool on the premises; use may be by arrangement.
Within 10 miles of a bus/coach/train station and owner can arrange collection.
At least one bedroom and bathroom accessible without steps.

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