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Riverside
Cottage is a self catering holiday cottage next to Pulhams Mill on
the eastern edge of the Exmoor National Park in Somerset. This
site is one of the oldest on Exmoor (1086AD) and features in the
Domesday Book. Formed
from a converted shippon and completed in the spring of 2002 the cottage
offers luxurious holiday accommodation and is available throughout the
year. Owners
Ian Mawby and Pauline Clements, who live at the Mill across the
road, have put a huge amount of time and loving attention into the
building.
The cottage has been designed to accommodate up to 6 adults in
comfort with 1 double and 2 twin bedrooms, all en-suite.
There is good access and parking and the cottage is
secluded, south facing and rural beside the river Pulham. There are
beautiful views of fields and hills and a quiet valley leading to the
Haddeo river.
Ian is a furniture maker and has made a number of items for the cottage
including much of the kitchen. The floors are mostly oak and the
double glazed windows have chestnut frames.
Free Craft Tuition at Riverside Cottage
At present we are offering free limited craft tuition in China Painting by Pauline during your stay (seasonally limited offer).
Later in the year we plan to offer a whole range of 2 , 3 or 4
day courses in wood carving and water colour painting. We will
then be offering bed and breakfast, lunch & accommodation in
Riverside Cottage or at other B&B's in the village. If you
send us your address & or your Email we will send you our
curriculum when it is prepared.
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You are welcomed
into the hall by the glow of the wood burner through the
half-glazed door. Then into the oak-floored and comfortably
furnished lounge with TV.
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A large opening leads to the well
equipped kitchen/dining room. This has French doors onto the patio
which overlooks the river.
When sitting at the kitchen table by the window you can hear the
river trickling by and watch birds including ducks (and possibly
otters) whilst having your breakfast.
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Back in the
hall. To the left is the downstairs twin-bedroom, suitable for the
disabled and with en-suite toilet and shower room. (This WC
can also be used as a cloakroom by entering from the hall).
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Up the oak stairway to
the right is the master double bedroom. This has an en-suite shower
and toilet. There are original beams above the bed from which there are views down the river.
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On the landing there is the
main bathroom which features a hand painted tile mural by Pauline.
She has hidden 4 fairies and a couple of pixies in the painting -
so there's a good excuse for a long hot bath while trying to find them!
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This bathroom is also en-suite
to the other twin bedroom, again with views of the river and the
countryside.
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| LOCATION
Taunton 25 miles. Minehead 12 miles.
Riverside Cottage is on the eastern edge of the Exmoor National Park, 1
mile from Wimbleball Lake for fishing and sailing. There are many lovely
walks nearby and the wild open moorland of Exmoor is only a few miles to
the west.
Located as part of
the Pulhams Mill domesday old Mill, Craft shop and Tea Rooms, Riverside
Cottage is about 1/2 mile outside the Exmoor village of Brompton
Regis. Here you will find "The George Inn" which serves
several good local ales and excellent food. Children are
welcome. The Landlord/Owner is
an experienced chef and his extensive "blackboard" menu
changes daily and the food is cooked to order.
There is a well stocked local shop and Post Office for your provisions.
5 miles away is the town of Dulverton (the southern "gateway"
to Exmoor) which has shops, bank and service for all your needs.
Above Dulverton is Winsford Hill, Tarr Steps and the open Exmoor
moorland for walking, riding, bird-watching etc.
click here for a detailed map from streetmap.co.uk
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| BOOKING
Please check
availability (tel. 01398-371366) and make a provisional reservation by
telephone before returning the booking form with 30% deposit within 5 days.
The balance is due 6 weeks before arrival.
Short stays of up to 4 nights in the low season are available only at short notice-please
telephone to check.
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click here for a printable booking form
click here for our terms and conditions
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| TARIFF
2008
Weeks commence
Saturday at 4.00pm arrival and vacate 11.00am Saturday of departure
(except Xmas & New Year - see table)
A maximum of 2 well-behaved dogs are welcome: price £10 per week each.
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Price
per week |
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Mar 1, 8, 15 |
£265 |
| Mar
21 |
£450 |
| Mar
29 |
£265 |
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Apr 5 |
£350 |
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Apr 12 |
£375 |
| Apr
19 |
£275 |
| Apr
26 |
£350 |
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May 3 |
£350 |
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May 10, 17 |
£375 |
| May
24, 31 |
£490 |
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Jun 7 |
£450 |
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Jun 14, 21, 28 |
£550 |
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Jul 5, 12 |
£550 |
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Aug 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 |
£650 |
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Sep 6 |
£450 |
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Sep 13 |
£395 |
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Sep 20, 27 |
£350 |
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Oct 4, 11 |
£350 |
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Oct 18 |
£395 |
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Oct 25 |
£265 |
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Nov 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 |
£265 |
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Dec 6, 13 |
£265 |
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Dec 20, 27 |
£650 |
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| NOTES
Sheets and pillow cases are provided (the beds have
duvets). Please bring your own towels (but can be provided @ £1.95
each)
On arrival there is a welcome pack of a basket of logs for the wood
burner and basic provisions (tea, coffee, milk etc). The cottage has
central heating and electric which are inclusive.
A high chair and cot are available - please request these when you book.
Further supplies of logs are available at extra cost.
Smoking is not permitted in the cottage.
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