Ball Cottage features an open fire and a disused bread oven; upstairs there’s a very old leaded window; and the floors are mainly wood or tile. The cottage has roses climbing up the wall and is set in a large garden. At the back is a beautiful spot where you can sit beside the River Exe near an old packhorse bridge. When the river is low, children have a happy time paddling and exploring. There are three bedrooms: a double bedroom downstairs, plus two bedrooms upstairs, one double and one twin. The cottage sleeps up to 5 guests (max 4 adults) so your sleeping arrangements can be flexible. The bathroom upstairs has just been redesigned; it has a bath, powerful shower, large heated towel rail and a shaver point.
Sleeps up to 5 guests (max 4 adults) in 3 bedrooms
17th century country cottage
Delightful situation beside the river and on the edge of the village
Private gardens to the front and rear of the property
Easy walking distance to the village pub and tea rooms
Open fire in the sitting room and gas central heating throughout
TV and DVD player
Wifi, heating and electricity included
Bed linen and towels provided
Arrive from 3 pm
Depart by 10.30 am
Ball Cottage sits beside the quiet Exford road on the edge of Winsford, one of the most beautiful villages in the Exmoor National Park. It's an easy stroll into the village. The sea is at Minehead, 14 miles away.
Appliances and equipment
The kitchen/dining room has a gas hob, electric oven, fridge, washer/dryer, dishwasher, kettle, toaster, coffee-maker and plug-in radio. The freezer and microwave are in the utility room. There is a full set of saucepans, kitchen utensils, cutlery, crockery and glasses; and cutlery, cups and plates for children.
In the sitting-room there is a flat screen television and DVD player. Wireless broadband is available throughout the cottage.
An iron, ironing board and hair dryer are also provided in the cottage.
If you would like a travel cot and high chair, please request them when you make your booking so we can ensure they are put out for you.
Please note: There is no mobile signal in Winsford. A pay phone in the utility room does not take operator calls, but you can dial 999 from there.
Electricity and heating
Electricity and heating costs are included in the price of your accommodation. Ball Cottage has gas central heating throughout, with a thermostat and individually adjustable radiators. There is also an open fire in the sitting room and free logs.
Linen and towels
Bed linen, duvets, blankets and towels are provided, but please bring your own beach towels if you need them for day trips. The cot, if requested, will be provided with a bottom sheet.
Other provisions
You will find tea, coffee, sugar, salt and pepper, loo rolls, kitchen paper and cleaning materials in the cottage.
Outside the property
The gardens at Ball Cottage are a delight. From the back door you take some steps down to a lawn beside the river, where there is a garden table and chairs. A barbecue is available if you would like to cook out beside the river.
Please note there are also some steep steps in the garden so young children must be supervised.
Parking
There is off-road parking space for two cars on the opposite side of the road outside the barn. (Please do not park outside the right-hand doors as they belong to someone else.)
Dogs
Sorry, no dogs at Ball Cottage.
Smoking
Ball Cottage is strictly non-smoking.
Arrival and departure
Ball Cottage is available for weekly lets throughout the year and for short breaks (3-4 nights) during the off-season. Changeover day is Saturday for weekly lets. The cottage will be ready from 3 pm on the day you arrive. Please depart by 10.30 a.m. on the last day of your stay. We would be very grateful if you would leave the property clean and tidy so that we can guarantee it will be ready on time for our next guests.
We had a lovely holiday at Ball Cottage and would definitely book again.