The Old Reading Rooms, Wiveliscombe
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The Best of Exmoor
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24 reviews

The Old Reading Rooms, Wiveliscombe

Wiveliscombe
  • 4
    Guests
  • 2
    Bedrooms
  • 2
    Bathrooms
  • pets
    welcome
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near here Cottages Sleeping 4 & 5

The Old Reading Rooms is a Grade II Listed town house offering spacious accommodation for up to 4 guests over three floors together with a courtyard to the rear of the property. Situated in Wiveliscombe, a bustling town, and providing great access to the Brendon Hills, the Quantocks, and Exmoor.

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This Grade II Listed town house offers a wealth of character features and is believed to date back to 1887 to commemorate Queen Victoria's Golden Jubilee. The foundation stone is believed to have been laid by William Hancock on the 24th June 1887 and the Reading Room was opened a year later. Originally the ground floor was divided into two reading rooms, one for the public and the other for subscribers and on the first floor originally housed a billiard room and a snuggery.

The property has now been converted into a superb holiday accommodation for up to 4 guests. The entrance hall leads into a 30' kitchen/dining room with high ceiling, cornices, stained glass windows, and attractive timbered floor there is a cloakroom and rear porch with access to courtyard. Off the hallway at the foot of the stairs, is a walk-in shower with hand basin.

Stairs lead up to the first floor which opens out into a magnificent double storey lounge  and also has the bedroom and a family bathroom together with a galleried bedroom which is reached by a large spiral staircase from which superb views can be enjoyed.

Sleeps up to 4 guests
One double (King-size bed) and one twin bedroom
Spacious kitchen/dining room
Ground floor shower room plus separate toilet
Family bathroom with bath, toilet and hand basin on first floor
Twin bedroom on the first floor
Galleried bedroom above the lounge accessed via a spiral staircase
Private and enclosed courtyard with outside table and chairs
Dogs welcome (2 max) for £15 supplement per dog
Wifi included (fibre optic super fast broadband)
Gas-fired central heating and electricity included
Bed linen and towels provided
Arrive from 4 pm
Depart by 10 am

Dogs are welcome by prior arrangement (maximum of 2) for a supplement of £15 per dog. Please do not allow your dogs on the furniture and do not leave them alone in the property at any time.

Please note, the property is strictly non-smoking.

Appliances and amenities

  • Hair dryer
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Log fire
  • Central heating
  • Kettle
  • Games room
  • Fan
  • Cooker,Fridge,Freezer,Microwave,Toaster
  • Washing machine,Dishwasher,Clothes dryer
  • TV,DVD player,CD player
  • Ironing board,Iron
  • High chair
  • Towels provided,Linen provided
The modern kitchen has been fitted with all new appliances, including fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher, microwave, coffee machine, plus kettle, toaster, a variety of cookware, utensils, cutlery, crockery and glasses.

A television with full Sky package is situated in the lounge. Wireless internet is fibre optic super fast broadband and is available at no extra cost. A hair dryer, iron and ironing board are all provded for your convenience.

Electricity and heating costs are included in the price of your accommodation. The Old Reading Rooms has central heating throughout which will be programmed for you but can be adjusted to suit your preferences.  

Bed linen, duvets, blankets and towels are provided for your convenience, but please bring your own beach towels if you wish to take towels with you on day trips.

Outside the Property

  • BBQ
  • Parking
  • private garden (not enclosed)
  • Jacuzzi or hot tub
  • Shared garden
  • private garden (enclosed)
  • Balcony or terrace
  • Sea view
  • Secure parking
  • Detatched Property
To the rear of the property there is an enclosed courtyard with small table and chairs.

Parking

The Old Reading Rooms benefits from one allocated off-street parking space, just 50 metres from the front door. You can park for free for 30 minutes on the roadside outside the property, this will enable you to unload/load your car outside the property. In addition, there are two free car parks in Wiveliscombe, both within 5 minutes walk from the property. North Street is slightly closer, the other one is Croft Way.

Dogs

pets welcome

2 x dog(s) available (£15.00)

Restricted Mobility

Restricted mobility

not suitable

Wheelchair users

not suitable

Children

suitable for children

Cot

Cot and Highchair

The region

Wiveliscombe is a small town and civil parish in Somerset, England, situated 9 miles west of Taunton. Wiveliscombe is ideally located to explore the Brendon Hills, the Quantocks, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, as well as Exmoor National Park.  Once a thriving market town,...
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There is a choice of places to eat within Wiveliscombe, here are some ideas:

Duende Restaurant is just 5 mins walk - www.duenderestaurant.co.uk 
4 High St, Wiveliscombe, Taunton TA4 2JX. 01984 624650

The Bear Inn,  also 5 mins walk - thebearinnwiveliscombe.co.uk
8-10 North St, Wiveliscombe, Taunton TA4 2JY. 01984 623537

The White Hart Hotel, 5 mins walk - thewhitehartwiveliscombe.co.uk
The Square,  Wiveliscombe TA4 2JP.01984 623344.

Taste of Spice (Indian), 5 mins walk- www.tasteofspicewiveliscombe.co.uk 
3 Silver Street, Wiveliscombe, TA4 2PA. 01984 624545

Kingfisher Chippy , 10 mins walk 
17 Church St, Wiveliscombe, Taunton TA4 2LR. 01984 623512

The Rock Inn is a little further afield at Waterrow, approx 2.5 mile drive - www.rockinnnwaterrow.co.uk
Waterrow, Wiveliscombe, TA4 2AX. 01984 623293

Woods Bar & Restaurant in Dulverton, 30 mins drive but worth a visit (booking recommended!) www.woodsdulverton.co.uk
4 Bank Square, Dulverton TA22 9BU. 01398 324007

Recommended transport links

Airport

Bristol

ferry port

Portsmouth or Plymouth

Train station

Taunton

Car required

car recommended

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Full arrival information will be given once the booking is paid for in full.

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Reviews


Overall experience9.8
Cleanliness10.0
Location9.9
Value for money9.8
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The owner was very helpful

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The Reading Rooms is quite a special house, we had a wonderful week there. It is furnished to a high standard and is very comfortable.

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We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Reading Rooms. The property is beautiful and had lots of thoughtful extra touches, everything you could need and a handy guide to using the appliances. The welcome pack was a lovely suprise. The host is friendly and helpful. We visited the Bear Trail during our ....

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Absolutely loved this beautiful, quirky property. There was one rainy day on our holiday and we were actually grateful for an excuse to stay in and relax with some of the books. Everything you could possibly need is supplied, and the welcome goodies were very generous. John, the owner, lives close b....

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There are the most wonderful touches around the property. Every time you look there is something different to enjoy. Wiveliscombe is a lovely little town, with beautiful views and all you need for a short stay.

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Children

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Under 2
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4 Guests maximum. Infants don't count toward the number of guests.

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