Stringston is a hamlet on the northern edge of the Quantock Hills, close to the spectacular fossil beach at Kilve & Lilstock. A landscape of extraordinary natural beauty, dramatic coastal scenery and a paradise for walkers, mountain bikers, sporting parties or simply relaxing.
Steeped in local history the area was the centre for smuggling, with illicit goods stored in a building called the Chantry, built in 1329, just near Kilve Beach.
Dove Cottage is a pretty, 400 year old terraced cottage, to the front is a very small stream crossed by a stone bridge. Outside the cottage there is a paved area with ferns and hanging baskets. At the rear there is good parking leading through a picket gate to an enclosed lawn and patio. The pretty garden is south facing and has sun most of the day. As soon as you enter the hall of Dove Cottage, with its deep window seat full of cushions, the stylish cottage has a warm welcome.
The accommodation:
Ground Floor: Lounge with Cane sofa's & Wood burner. TV/DVD/Radio. Desk & comfortable swivel chair. Well equipped Kitchen/Diner. . Cloakroom with shower, WC & washbasin. First Floor: Master bedroom, King size 'New England bed' with memory foam mattress & TV. Bedroom 2 with twin beds & TV. Good size bathroom with bath & shower, WC & washbasin.
Facilities:
Electric oven and hob, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Dishwasher, Automatic Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer, Barbecue, Parking, Colour Televisions (3), DVD Player, Full Central Hearing. Mobile phone for guests. Shop (2 miles) Pub/Restaurant (2 miles) Electricity, Gas & Heating inclusive. Woodburner ~Fuel starter pack provided then can be purchased locally. Duvets provided. Bed Linen & Towels inclusive. Dogs Welcome. (£20.00 per week). Non-smoking. Friday Changeover.
Places to visit:
- The Hood Arms at Kilve (2miles, taxi service can be arranged)
- St. Audries Bay 7 miles (sandy beach)
- St. Audries Wedding Centre 6 miles
- Kilve Beach 2 miles (Fossil beach)
- Lilstock Beach 3.5 miles Fossil /Jurassic)
- The church of Lilstock St Andrew (2.5 miles)
- The Quantock Hills 1 mile
- Nether Stowey (pretty local village shops/pubs)
- For our commercial visitors Hinkley Point is 6 miles away
Other fabulous places to visit:
- East Quantoxhead
- Stogursey
- Dunster: Medieval Town with a Yarn Market
- Porlock & Porlock Weir (A must)
- Minehead (sandy beach)
- Watchet (Pretty harbour)
- Blue Anchor Bay (sandy beach)
For many other local activities and places of interest, please see the Local Interest page for the Hood Arms.
Our Location:
Dove Cottage is situated just off the A39 between Bridgwater and Minehead, at the foot of the Quantock Hills.
Directions: From M5 take Junction 23 then the A38 towards Bridgwater. Take A39 from Bridgwater towards Minehead. Stringston is just after the village of Holford on the corner there is a right hand turn to Stogursey/Stringston. As you come into the Hamlet the cottage is on the right hand side, middle cottage.
Contact Us:
Dove Cottage,
Stringston, Bridgwater,
Somerset, TA5 1SX
Tel: 01278 741 261
Fax: 01278 741 477
Mob: 07796 906 106
E-mail: loncraineestates@googlemail.com
Please download a copy of our yearly tariff for Dove Cottage and contact us by phone or E-mail for availability and booking.
