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Somerset Court Cottages, Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset
Somerset Court provides a superb centre for touring the West Country, set in some of the most beautiful countryside in Britain. Whether you are looking for a romantic break for two, a gathering of friends, or a family looking for a longer stay, Somerset Court offers the very best in self-catering cottage holidays.
Somerset Court is located in the quiet North Somerset medieval village of Wick St Lawrence, opposite the 16th century church. We are within about 2 miles off the coast, and about 5 miles from Weston-super-Mare. The rural but convenient setting of our self-catering holiday cottages provides the ideal place to relax and 'get away from it all'.
Our cottages have been tastefully converted and renovated from original stone farm buildings and offer luxury accommodation following full refurbishment in 2002. Retaining all the old world charm and character associated with English country cottages Somerset Court provides modern comforts and facilities to make your cottage holiday a memorable experience for years to come. Each cottage has its own unique features offering a choice of three, two or one bedrooms. Four cottages have king-size 4 poster beds, and 2 cottages have luxury whirlpool / spa baths.
Somerset, gateway to the beautiful West Country of England offers a wealth of attractions including Cheddar Caves and Gorge famous for the caves and potholes, which have weird and wonderful natural formations created by the water dripping through local limestone. The cities of Bath with it’s elegant Regency architecture and Wells with its cathedral, Glastonbury, Wookey Hole plus the popular Victorian seaside town of Clevedon – The historic city of Bristol echoing a rich maritime heritage with a vibrant mixture of bars, clubs and cafes is only 12 miles away.
Footpaths from the cottages take you to the Bristol Channel coast for views to Flatholme and Steepholme islands, National Trust headland of Sand Point as well as the spectacular Severn bridges crossing the water to South Wales. For the more energetic level cycle paths enable our visitors to explore the countryside and nearby Mendip Hills. Alternatively, just enjoy the rural setting of our English country cottages, which are only a few miles from the full holiday amenities of Weston -super- Mare and the wild beauty of the Exmoor national park.
Somerset Court self- catering holiday cottages are available for weekly let and, short weekend breaks. The tariff includes bed linen - towels can also be provided for a small charge.
Champagne, flowers and chocolates are available for that special occasion whether it is a birthday, anniversary, valentines, or a thank you to a loved one – Just Ask.
Cider House, as it's name implies, was once the cider barn for the farm. It has now been beautifully restored to provide a spacious three bedroomed property with large lounge / diner, fully fitted kitchen, bathroom with whirlpool / spa bath and separate shower room. It benefits from full oil fired central heating.
The bedrooms comprise of the master with King-size 4 poster bed, and two twin bedrooms. Each bedroom has a wardrobe, drawers and bedside table with reading lamp.
The bathroom has been fitted with whirlpool / spa bath to help you unwind at the end of the day. Truly decadent, but then you are on holiday!
Downstairs the large lounge has 2 three seater settees, TV with Sky (including Sports 1 package), DVD player, CD player, Electric wood-burning stove effect convector heater, dining table and chairs. The downstairs shower room, has large walk in electric shower, toilet and basin.
The kitchen is fitted with a full range of units, electric cooker, fridge with freezer compartment, microwave oven, washer / dryer, crockery, pots and pans etc
Courtyard Cottage is situated passed the old well, through the inner courtyard. This large cottage has 3 bedrooms, and is adjoined to the farmhouse. It has now been beautifully restored to provide spacious accommodation with original heavy beamed ceiling in the lounge, fully fitted kitchen / diner, bathroom with whirlpool / spa bath and separate electric shower. It benefits from full oil fired central heating.
The bedrooms comprise of the master with King-size 4 poster bed, second bedroom upstairs with three single beds, and the third bedroom downstairs with a single bed. Each bedroom has walk-in wardrobes, chests of drawers and bedside table with reading lamp.
The downstairs bathroom has been fitted with whirlpool / spa bath to help you unwind at the end of the day. Truly decadent, but then you are on holiday!
The lounge has an impressive original heavy beamed ceiling with 2 three seater settees, TV, Choice of DVD player or VCR video recorder, CD player, Electric wood-burning stove effect convector heater.
The kitchen / diner is fitted with a full range of units, dining table and chairs, electric cooker, fridge with freezer compartment, microwave oven, washer / dryer, crockery, pots and pans etc
Willow Cottage has been converted from one of the old stone farm barns. It is a delightful two-bedroom cottage, all on one level, so suitable for less mobile guests.
The bedrooms comprise of the master with King-size 4 poster bed, the second bedroom has twin single beds. Each bedroom has a wardrobe, drawers and bedside table with reading lamp.
The light and airy spacious lounge / diner has a beamed ceiling and is fitted out with two comfortable settees, TV, Choice of DVD player or VCR video recorder, CD player, Electric wood-burning stove effect convector heater, dining table and chairs.
The kitchen leads off the lounge and is fitted with a full range of units, electric cooker, fridge with freezer compartment, microwave oven, crockery, pots and pans etc
The bathroom has a large electric shower, toilet and basin. Heating in Willow is by electric night storage heaters
Baytree Cottage has been converted from one of the old stone farm barns. It is a delightful two-bedroom cottage, all on one level, so suitable for less mobile guests.
The bathroom has a large electric shower, toilet and basin. Heating in Baytree is by electric night storage heaters, and it also includes a supplementary electric convector fan heater in the living room.
The bedrooms comprise of the master with double bed, antique satin walnut wardrobe and dressing table, and the second bedroom has twin single beds with wardrobe, drawers and bedside table with reading lamp.
The lounge / diner has a beamed ceiling and is fitted out with two comfortable settees, TV, Choice of DVD player or VCR video recorder, CD player, dining table and chairs.
The kitchen leads off the lounge and is fitted with a full range of units, electric cooker, fridge with freezer compartment, microwave oven, crockery, pots and pans etc
Mulberry Cottage, a romantic and cosy cottage tucked away in the corner of the courtyard complex. Mulberry cottage was once the stable for the working shire horses on the farm.
The ensuite bedroom has a King-size 4 poster bed, a built in wardrobe, chest of drawers and bedside tables with glass droplet light fitment and matching bedside wall lights.
The light and airy spacious lounge / diner has a beamed ceiling and is fitted out with two comfortable settees, TV, Choice of DVD player or VCR video recorder, CD player, Electric wood-burning stove effect convector heater, dining table and chairs. One of the settees converts to a double high quality sofa bed.
The kitchen area is fitted with a full range of units, electric cooker, fridge with freezer compartment, microwave oven, crockery, pots and pans etc
The bathroom has a large electric shower, toilet and basin. Heating in Mulberry is by electric night storage heaters
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Each cottage has a seating area outside and adjoins a further communal garden area with a BBQ available. A car parking space is provided for each cottage.
Bed linen is included in the price
Electricity and heating charges are included in the prices quoted.
The choice of a DVD player or VCR Video Recorder is subject to availability - please specify your preference at the time of booking. There are 4 DVD players and 3 VCR recorders available - these will be allocated on a “first come, first served basis” based on the preference you specify.
Guests are asked to provide their own towels although these can be provided at a small cost. Laundry facilities are available on request, at a small charge for those cottages without a washer / dryer. Well-behaved pets are welcome by arrangement.
Smoking is not permitted in the cottages. Short breaks are available outside the main holiday months
Wick St Lawrence - containing the hamlets of Wick, Bourton, and Icelton
The name Wick is thought to have derived from the Scandinavian word 'WIK' meaning a creek. Indeed there are many natural and man made rhynes in and around Wick as it is part of the beginning of the Somerset Levels. Parts of Wick date back to medieval times with the Manor being dated as 12th Century.
Standing in the middle of the village is the impressive mid 16th century church of St Lawrence.
Somerset Court
During the
early part of the last century Somerset Court (then known as Banksea Farm) had a
large dairy heard and made it's own cheese on the premises which was then taken
by shire horse and cart to Wick railway station (no longer in existence) and
transported to and sold in South Wales.
Puxton
The famous leaning tower of Puxton is The Church of St Saviour built in 13th Century. It retains early English characteristics especially in its windows. This little church is well worth a visit. It is signed off the A370 opposite the turn for Wick St Lawrence.
Kewstoke
Church of St Paul has porch dating 1125 – 1150. The nave
and chancel are late 13th Century; the font is 14th
century and the pulpit 15th century. In 1849 the vicar of Kewstoke,
while examining some restoration work, found a stone reliquary. It held and
wooden cup with some dried blood in the bottom, and this is believed to have
come from Canterbury and hold some of Thomas a Becket’s blood after his
murder in 1170. After the dissolution of the Monasteries the reliquary was
brought to Sand Bay and across the marshes to the church. It is now in Taunton
Castle museum, but the hiding place can still be seen at St Paul's church.
Woodspring Priory, built in 1230, belongs to the Landmark Trust is well worth a visit.
Many boats have landed at Sand Bay, carrying Saxon and
Norman invaders, Roman traders, smugglers and fishermen. – No wonder so many
stories of ghosts.
Patty Parson – the last witch of the Mendip sea board area lived here. She is buried in Kewstoke church yard.
Tel 01934 521383
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