Merry Oaks is a charming vacation home located in Watchet, Somerset, in the South West of England. With a capacity to sleep 11 guests across 4 bedrooms, the house offers a comfortable and relaxed setting to enjoy the beauty of Exmoor National Park and the West Somerset Coast. The property features an open fire and is pet-friendly, making it an ideal choice for families or groups looking to explore the surrounding area.
The house boasts a large open plan kitchen diner with views of the Quantock and Brendon Hills, opening onto a secluded south-facing patio area with outdoor furniture, a BBQ, and a patio heater. Guests can enjoy the outdoor space, which includes a pond (not fenced) and an outdoor ping pong table for entertainment. Additionally, a wood-fired hot tub, new for 2022, comfortably seats 6 guests and provides a relaxing experience. Logs are provided for the hot tub, and there is also an open fire in the sitting room for colder nights.
Nearby footpaths offer access to scenic walks with views of the Bristol Channel and Wales. Local attractions include two pubs serving good food, Washford Station on the West Somerset Steam Railway, Torre Cider Farm, and Tropiquaria. For those looking to explore further afield, medieval Dunster with its National Trust castle, Glastonbury, Bristol, Bath, Exeter, Cheddar Gorge, Wooky Hole Caves, and more are all reachable in a day trip. Outdoor activities such as watersports at Wimbleball Lake and fly fishing at Clatworthy Reservoir are also available in the area.
The quiet rural location of Merry Oaks makes it an ideal spot for wildlife spotting, with frequent sightings of deer, foxes, woodpeckers, owls, and bats from the garden. The property offers modern amenities such as a large smart TV with Netflix, a DVD player, books, board games, and jigsaws for guests of all ages to enjoy. Overall, Merry Oaks provides a cozy and well-equipped base for a memorable stay in the picturesque region of Watchet, Somerset.
Self-catering cottage holidays in the UK and Ireland can still be a green option. You can have the comforts of home and the flexibility to do what you want; when you want - without the hassles of air travel!