THE FORGE, family friendly, character holiday cottage in Shipham

This detached cottage rests in Shipham near Cheddar, Somerset and can sleep four people in two bedrooms.

Please note: Bookings need to start on a Friday. The Forge is a delightful detached property, resting in the village of Shipham in the Mendip Hills AONB, Somerset. Within the property there are two bedrooms, including a king-size with en-suite shower room and a ground-floor twin, serviced by a ground-floor bathroom, making the property suitable to sleep up to four people. The dwelling also features an unusual layout of a first-floor kitchen/diner, and a ground-floor sitting room. Outside is a landscaped garden, as well as a patio with furniture. There is also ample off-road parking at the property. The Forge is the perfect property for a family looking to explore this scenic region of South West England.

Amenities: Oil central heating. Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, washing machine, dishwasher, Smart TV, free Netflix and WiFi. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Ample off-road parking. Sorry, no pets and no smoking. Ideal for couples and families with older children. Not suitable for people with difficulty walking or small children due to split level accommodation. Shop 0.4 miles, pub 0.2 miles. The cottages are all quite private from each other with their own little gardens, gates and front doors and we are in a lovely rural area with masses of open countryside for walking or driving around. If you don't fancy eating out there are several very good takeaways in Winscombe, the nearest large village, deliver, and most large supermarket will deliver groceries from Weston-super-Mare. Please note: You may see horses being exercised in the riding arena.

Region: Somerset offers 3 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty - the Quantock, Mendip and Blackdown Hills. Lose yourself in the glory of nature, take a ride on a steam train, visit a traditional farmers’ market or explore your mystical side at Glastonbury.

Town: Shipham is a friendly village situated within the Mendip Hills AONB in Somerset. As well as offering a bustling village hall where you can experience many different entertainments, the village is also home to a butchers where you can purchase a variety of items, a pub, a restaurant and a coffee shop, so you never have to go far to find delicious food. Close by is the exciting area of Cheddar Gorge as well as Weston-super-Mare being within reach providing you with a wide variety of tourist attractions. In reach of Bristol too, Shipham is the ideal base for your exploration of South West England.