THE YARDE ANNEXE, pet friendly, character holiday cottage in Taunton

The Yarde Annexe in Pen Elm near Taunton, sleeps four guests in two bedrooms.

The Yarde Annexe, an open-plan retreat, consists of a kitchen with electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, small freezer, and washing machine, a dining area, and a sitting area with Smart TV with NowTV and Amazon, woodburning stove, and sofa bed. The bedrooms consist of a mezzanine-floor king-size and ground-floor bunk bed with en-suite walk-in shower. WiFi, fuel, power, starter pack for woodburning stove, bed linen, and towels inc. in rent. Outside, there is a private enclosed rear garden with patio, lawn, and furniture and off-road parking for three cars. Two well-behaved dogs welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Escape to The Yarde Annexe. Note: Double sofa bed in sitting area is for flexible sleeping arrangements only. Note: 15 GBP dog charge. Note: Dogs must not be left unattended in the property. Note: Steps up to king-size bedroom are steep and may not be suitable for those with limited mobility. Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping Bond of 100 GBP.

Amenities: Electric central heating. Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, small freezer, washing machine. Smart TV with NowTV and Amazon, WiFi. Fuel, power, and starter pack for woodburning stove inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Highchair, travel cot, and stairgate available. Off-road parking for 3 cars. Private enclosed rear garden with patio, lawn, and furniture. Two well-behaved dogs welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shop 0.8 miles, pub 0.9 miles, river 0.3 miles. Note: Double sofa bed in sitting area is for flexible sleeping arrangements only. Note: £15 dog charge. Note: Dogs must not be left unattended in property. Note: Steps up to king-size bedroom are steep and may not be suitable for those with limited mobility. Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping Bond of £100

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: The county town of Somerset, Taunton is the perfect cottage holiday destination. The town has excellent buildings with charming stone and Tudor architecture, and there is also fascinating history in the town stretching back over 1000 years including a 10th-century monastery. Taunton boasts a choice of museums and parks, one of which has held the Taunton Flower Show for over 150 years. For outdoor enthusiasts, the Quantock and Blackdown Hills Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty are easily accessible, as well as the Dartmoor and Exmoor National Parks slightly further afield, plus Swell Wood, Ham Wall, and Greylake nature reserves. If a day by the sea is what you're after, the coast is around 20.4 miles away and home to Blue Anchor Bay and St Audries Bay near Watchet; Burnham-on-Sea beach; Kilve beach near Minehead and, of course, the popular seaside resort of Weston-super-Mare, 32.7 miles away but well worth the journey with its great range of activities.