Picturesque Thatched 4 bedroomed Cottage between Quantock Hills and Sea

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4 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 7180 sq m

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Pet-friendly
Barbecue grill
Kitchen

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Bridgwater, Somerset

Quantock Hills
‪4 min walk‬
Nether Stowey & Holford
‪9 min drive‬
Barry Island Beach
‪139 min drive‬
Cardiff (CWL-Cardiff Intl.)
‪127 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Shower room 1

Toilet · Shower only

Toilet 1

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Situated on a quiet country lane and with views to the Quantock Hills, Rowditch is a thatched roofed cottage set in over an acre of secluded grounds in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Most of the gardens are set to lawn with trees, shrubs and flowers with views to the north across the Bristol Channel to Wales and Exmoor to the west. Mature oaks and ashes surround the perimeters of the property creating privacy and seclusion. Three miles away lie the villages of Stogursey and Nether Stowey and the Quantocks and the coast are each one mile away offering a range of contrasting walks. Within easy driving distance are Glastonbury, Bath and Wells and closer to home are the market towns of Bridgwater and Taunton with theatres, cinemas and supermarkets. Mediaeval Dunster with its grand castle is 12 miles away and 2 miles on from there is the popular beach of Minehead also home to the theme park attractions of Somerwest World and the Somerset Steam Railway.

Property manager

Richard Chandler

Languages

Danish, English, French, German, Spanish

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Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:30 PM

Minimum age to rent: 30

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Caution spiral staircase

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 25 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)

£20 charge. More than 1 dog by arrangement only.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

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A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Bridgwater

Located in Bridgwater, this cottage is in a rural area and by the sea. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Exmoor National Park and Quantock Hills, while Bakelite Museum and Bishop's Lydeard Station are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Tropiquaria Zoo and Walled Gardens of Cannington. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and horse riding.

Bridgwater, Somerset

What's nearby

Quantock Hills - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
Coleridge Cottage - 6 min drive - 5.7 km
Nether Stowey & Holford - 9 min drive - 4.1 km
County Cricket Ground - 32 min drive - 28.2 km
Brean Theme Park - 38 min drive - 40.6 km

Getting around

Bridgwater Station - 27 min drive
Cardiff International Airport (CWL) - 127 min drive

Restaurants

‪The Babbling Brook - ‬10 min drive
‪Kitchen - ‬8 min drive
‪The Windmill Inn - ‬6 min drive
‪Chives Cafe - ‬13 min drive
‪The Ancient Mariner - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Picturesque Thatched 4 bedroomed Cottage between Quantock Hills and Sea pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Picturesque Thatched 4 bedroomed Cottage between Quantock Hills and Sea?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Picturesque Thatched 4 bedroomed Cottage between Quantock Hills and Sea?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Picturesque Thatched 4 bedroomed Cottage between Quantock Hills and Sea located?

This family-friendly Bridgwater cottage is located by the sea, within 3 mi (5 km) of Quantock Hills and Nether Stowey & Holford. Tropiquaria Zoo and Walled Gardens of Cannington are also within 9 miles (15 km).

9.8

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

garry B.

3 January 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely stay

Enjoyed staying here, lovely cottage and area, would definitely stay again

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jo S.

30 August 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family holiday

Best bit of this house is the fabulous garden, great for hide and seek, play equipment and space is great for little ones and lovely to sit out in and watch the sun set. Lots of interesting local beaches and hill walks

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nick C.

9 August 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family home from home

The location is fantastic. The host is very helpful and welcoming.The house felt more like a home from the minute we arrived. All adults and children were amazed at the house and gardens(especially the gardens). One of our best family holiday homes.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel M.

19 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Rowditch

Beautiful scenic setting. Classic, cosy interior. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

James H.

10 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous place and lovely hosts

We had an amazing long weekend here. Beautiful garden with so much room for kids to play, the slides were a huge hit. Wonderful views. The house had everything we needed and Richard was fantastic with communication.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane J.

24 October 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family get together

We were thrilled with the cottages and garden. Our children and grandchildren seeing places they haven’t been to before. Our dogs made the best of the garden and were comfortable in their beds in the kitchen. Our host was incredibly helpful with all information needed for our stay and we felt very relaxed. Played games with the family in the evening provided by the host. Many thanks for sharing your home with us David and Miren

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanna B.

28 August 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A real gem.

Beautiful home. Comfortable and homely. The garden is spectacular, perfect for hide and seek and and adventures. A lovely place to escape from it all.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

elissa h.

30 December 2023

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Perfect family Christmas

The thatched cottage is both picturesque and spacious with beautiful gardens to the front and rear As you enter the house you immediately pick up good vibes of a family home We were a family of grand parents ,parents 3 children under 10 years and two dogs ( an elderly whippet and whippet collie cross) The house is surrounded by interesting walks and excellent family and dog friendly pubs and of course the beach with its numerous fossils is close by

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jolanda U.

20 August 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

David S.

6 September 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great property and location

The property is a holiday destination in it's own right.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

LUCINDA A.

24 August 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Review of Rowditch, Kilve

This was our second visit to the cottage and we had a comfortable stay. The cottage is very quaint and set in peaceful grounds. There were just a couple of things that we thought we would mention - the hob in the kitchen was difficult to cook with as the rings were temperamental - they only seems to work when on full blast. Our stay coincided with the gardeners visit. This was a shame as we were only staying for the week. Whilst the gardeners were polite, it was quite noisy sitting outside whilst they were there strimming and a little intrusive. Perhaps the gardeners could visit once guests had gone - we vacated the property by 11am on Friday and this may be a good time for the gardeners to come. Just a thought.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Martin S.

7 August 2022

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Enjoyable stay

Lovely property and grounds. Plenty of wildlife to watch and walks to enjoy with lots of toys and activities for children to enjoy.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Russell G.

16 July 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A nice and cosy cottage which is well equipped with a gorgeous garden full of flowers and shrubs.

Had a lovely 7 day holiday with family and our 2 dogs ,who just loved the garden as we all did. Picturesque cottage with all home from home comforts. Hope to return again soon

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Daryl S.

3 January 2022

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Idyllic country hideaway

We celebrated Xmas and New Year at the cottage and it was perfect for the 3 of us. The owners have provided everything one might need in the kitchen and elsewhere, including Xmas decorations and logs for the fire. The house is roomy and warm, beautifully decorated, and the grounds are extensive and a delight to walk around. The Chandlers have been very responsive throughout and were kind enough to let us extend the stay as we were having such a lovely time there. The peace and quiet was so welcome we would definitely think about returning. Top marks! PS: We highly recommend the local Hood Arms; the food is excellent and the staff are super friendly.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl R.

19 September 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home from home

Our second stay at this lovely property. A very clean, comfortable and well-appointed cottage. Lovely garden to sit out in or explore, full of birds, bees and butterflies this time of year. Convenient to beach and Quantocks.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Karena B.

12 August 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely house and garden

Lovely house, beautiful garden, perfect area for dog walking, friendly locals, two great pubs within walking distance. Will consider revisiting.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Shula R.

20 October 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our stay at Rawditch Cottage

We loved our stay at this charming and spacious thatched cottage tucked away in a beautiful rural setting with beautiful gardens . It was comfortable and felt like home from home . We are looking forward to our next visit !

4/10 Poor

Christine B., Thetford

19 October 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Good location and lovely garden BUT inside tired and damp.

This is an attractive-looking cottage from the outside, but unfortunately the photos of the outside and the lovely garden belie the very tired soft furnishings inside. We found all the armchairs and both sofas to be very uncomfortable, and both double beds also in need of updating. The king-size bed was fine in the large airy master bedroom but the 2 single beds in the annex, above the garage, were really too small for a normal-sized adult, and the single glazed window next to these beds made that room feel cold, although an extra oil -filled radiator is provided; the rest of the house is centrally heated and warmed up very quickly when needed. Another issue was that neither of the 2 showers had much water pressure, so the electric shower would keep pausing during use. However, the main problem with this house was the strong smell of damp, particularly in the living room and adjoining garden room, to the extent that we really didn't want to spend much time in there, and it quite spoiled our stay. The owners are very helpful in terms of their comprehensive information etc. but the house would definitely benefit from some internal updating/upgrading. Unfortunately we won't return because of this, even though we loved the location, and certainly could not recommend, sorry.

Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl R.

1 October 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A home from home

A home from home, very comfortable and well-equipped. Lovely large garden to stroll around, full of birds, bees and butterflies. Location was close to village and beach, with easy connection to main roads and footpaths to village and beach from the property.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Martin H.

6 January 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Real Comfortable Home

Choosing to hire Kilve was the most difficult part of the process. After that corresponding with Richard the owner was like talking to an old friend and the house itself is lovely and welcomes you immediately as a real home. We wanted, with our friends, a get away to the country for the new year holiday and this was perfect. We walked miles every day both along the coast and in the Quantocks and ate, drank and talked too much round the fire in the evenings. Perfect. Would I change anything? Perhaps persuading the local restaurants to delay going off for their holidays until after new year but then we didn’t have to drive if we ate at home.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

jennifer W.

28 December 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Christmas vacation with family at Rowditch

What a fantastic place to stay. Everything we needed was there and more. Our Christmas stay was amazing and would definately love to return. Thank you to our host Richard for the use of his beautiful home

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Phillip C.

5 November 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable and like home

Very comfortable and well appointed - lovely garden. Area very interesting

10/10 Excellent

Colin B.

31 October 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great property and location

This is a beautiful property in a fantastic location to enjoy with family and friends. The kitchen is well equipped and the downstairs has plenty of leisure activities, books, games, dvds and piano. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Colin B.

2 October 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Heaven

Beautiful property so homely absolutely spotless 5* very well equipped owner just a call away .... just bliss !!!!

10/10 Excellent

Adele O.

2 September 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quality Family Time

Perfect accommodation and location for quality family time.Peaceful setting with beautiful gardens,perfect for our 3 year old granddaughter to play in safety.Weather was perfect for BBQ most days which was an added bonus.Perfect!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

About the host

Hosted by Richard Chandler

Rowditch was the family home where our daughters grew up in a rural setting which offers so many freedoms that children growing up in the city cannot enjoy. We all still love spending time here, walking the footpaths and bridleways and watching the wildlife and the seasons as they change. Here you can relax to the tune of the blackcap and the woodpecker's drumming and familiarise yourself with the flora and fauna of South West England. We work hard to maintain a balance, keeping the gardens tidy yet at the same time allowing the natural world around us to thrive

Why they chose this property

Rowditch is the quintessential English thatched cottage and is situated in a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The roomy, 4 bedroomed cottage provides comfort and cosiness whilst outside, Rowditch offers a private, secluded environment' It is the perfect place for family football games, barbecues and games of hide and seek in the wooded areas and long grass or just resting in the shelter of the ancient trees which surround the property. We strive to protect our environment and the birds, invertebrates, plants and mammals that share it with us .There are populations of slow worms, toads, a range of butterfly , moth and dragonfly species as well as bees, beetles, numerous rabbits and the occasional deer and pole cats who find their way into the gardens. But our favourites are the birds: from the owls and their night calls to the busy range of tits who feed at the bird table and the buzzards who wheel overhead, they are all wonderful to watch.

What makes this property unique

In this remote, peaceful setting you can escape from the rush of town life and spend the day in the open air just walking and unwinding . Rowditch is conveniently situated and guests are able to travel into town and have easy access to both modern amenities and tourist and cultural activities while at the same time preserving a sense of remote separation . For the little ones there are garden swings, a slide and a children's tree house as well as a travel cot and high chair. In hot weather, the garden sprinkler playing on the lawns is a delightful and welcome form of entertainment.

For older children and adults, there is a selection of board and word games stored in the Welsh dresser in the dining room as well as sets of boules and badminton for the more energetic. The house is surrounded by beautiful views of the hills (Quantocks and Exmoor) and from the garden the stunning colours of the sun setting over Wales and Bristol Channel are powerfully atmospheric.

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English, French, German, Spanish, Danish

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4 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

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Bedroom 4

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

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Shower room 1

Toilet 1

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