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The Garden Wing in the village of Nether Stowey in the Quantock Hills Somerset

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Exterior detail
Exterior
Bathroom
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2279.9 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space

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Nether Stowey, Bridgwater, ENG
  • Place, Coleridge Cottage
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Quantock Hills
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Cheddar Gorge
    ‪45 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bristol (BRS-Bristol Intl.)
    ‪55 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Garden Wing

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The Garden Wing in the village of Nether Stowey in the Quantock Hills Somerset

A property full of character situated on the ground floor. It has a double bed room with french doors opening onto a private patio area, perfect for that sun drenched breakfast overlooking the garden. It has a bathroom with bath and shower, a loo and wash basin.The large sitting room has an open fire inglenook ideal for those romantic, cosy nights in.
The cottage is attached to the Old House which is the main dwelling but has its own independent access and privacy.The area is popular with walkers and the village sits at the foothills of the Quantock Hills, the first to be designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) in England. It is also centrally positioned for the local attractions and as we are only 9 miles from the M5 it is easy to venture further afield.
Nether Stowey boasts its connection with Coleridge and Wordsworth who are credited with being the founders of the Romantic Movement. In fact some of Coleridge's poems were written in the house library or garden.
The property has an acre (2.5 ares) of walled garden in which our guests can enjoy, recline in the loungers or just sit in the shade of the gazebo. It is no wonder that the poets gained inspiration from this delightful spot.
Exmoor National Park is just 30 mins away and the delightful villages of Porlock Weir and Dunster are popular destinations. Kilve Beach just 4miles away is on the North Somerset a Jurassic coast and fossils are abundant! The old port of Watchet is 20 mins away and a lovely place to visit in the evenings and wander around the two harbours,
There are great walks to enjoy, all easy, moderate standard with fantastic views to enjoy across the Severn Estuary toward Wales, and across to Glastonbury and the Mendip Hills ,Blackdown Hills and Exmoor. You will be spoilt. The Coleridge Way starts at Nether Stowey and crosses the Macmillan Way as well as the Two Moors route. There is so much on offer.
For those not so mobile there are plenty of alternatives such as the city of Wells with its wonderful Cathedral and Bishops Palace, Glastonbury Tor and the caves of Cheddar and Wookey. Retail therapy can be met at Clark's Village in Street and several National Trust homes to visit all within easy reach. A week will not be enough !

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
1 small dog. Check if unsure. No cats
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Guests must supply home address during pandemic period.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Bridgwater

Located in Bridgwater, this cottage is in a rural area and near the beach. Oatley Vineyard and Enmore Park Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Exmoor National Park and Quantock Hills. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Darby Way or The Cygnet Health Care Stadium. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking.
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Nether Stowey, Bridgwater, ENG

What's nearby

  • Coleridge Cottage - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Quantock Hills - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Exmoor National Park - 23 min drive - 23.2 km
  • Glastonbury Abbey - 44 min drive - 41.0 km
  • Cheddar Gorge - 45 min drive - 47.4 km

Getting around

  • Bridgwater Station - 20 min drive
  • Cardiff International Airport (CWL) - 120 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Coffee At The Green - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Quantock - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Rocking Horse - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪The Babbling Brook - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Rising Sun - ‬20 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Garden Wing in the village of Nether Stowey in the Quantock Hills Somerset pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at The Garden Wing in the village of Nether Stowey in the Quantock Hills Somerset?

As of 12 Apr, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Garden Wing in the village of Nether Stowey in the Quantock Hills Somerset on 31 Dec, 2026 start from S$177, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Garden Wing in the village of Nether Stowey in the Quantock Hills Somerset?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Garden Wing in the village of Nether Stowey in the Quantock Hills Somerset?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at The Garden Wing in the village of Nether Stowey in the Quantock Hills Somerset?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Garden Wing in the village of Nether Stowey in the Quantock Hills Somerset located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Coleridge Cottage and Quantock Hills. Oatley Vineyard is 3 mi (4.8 km) away.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Schönes cottage und parkähnlicher Garten

Wir haben uns sehr wohlgefühlt im geräu.igen Cottage. Die Eigentümer waren sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit und konnten viele nützliche Tipps geben
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Louise B.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Restful few days away

Lovely place to spend a few days away to relax in front of the grand fireplace! Nice large space for two people. The bed was lovely and comfortable. However, the WIFI is hit and miss so don't rely on it if you need to work.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

What a hidden gem!

Driving through the small gate into the gravelled parking area revealed an impressive building set in tranquil gardens. First impressions - Tick. The Garden Wing was extremely comfortable and spacious and gave us a great base to explore the area. After a hard day sightseeing and exploring it was a delight to return and enjoy the late afternoon waning sun with a cold beer and a good book in the garden. Anne and Manor treated us like old friends and were ready to impart local knowledge to make our stay as enjoyable as possible. If you are exploring the coastline or traveling more inland, this is a great base to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Nov, 2020
It was a pleasure to have you stay. Your comments are well received as it is what we try and achieve. We hope you will come and visit again as there is so much more to explore. Thank you Manor and Ann
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandra G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cosy and comfortable

Lovely garden room annexe, very comfortable with beautiful gardens to sit in.
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Nov, 2020
Thank you Sandra and we are delighted that you enjoyed your stay. Stay safe and well. Manor and Ann
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

One owner spoilt our overall experience

Our rating would have been higher were it not for the attitude of one of the owners. Property was nice and comfortable and we had a warm welcome from Manor who was kind and helpful. We were surprised to discover on arrival that main dwelling is a B&B so in the Garden wing you are not only sharing access and garden with owners you share with B&B guests. There is also a self catering outbuilding adjacent (owners sandwiched in middle). Access to B&B is right next to our door so you can hear comings and goings as well as people above. This is not explained on HomeAway advert. As dog owners we discovered on arrival that dogs need to be kept on a lead in garden at all times. Covid guidance apparently. Fair enough but would have been good to know before we booked. We had not met the other half of operation (presumably Manor's wife) all week but were ambushed by her on our final day. Our dog is 15 years old and on his last legs. We broke a rule snd decided to leave him for a couple of hours to rest whilst we went shopping. We had noticed a decline in his mobility on the holiday. Mrs Manor made her presence felt on our return in reprimanding us for this. Her hostility continued the next morning when she inspected the property in silence without a word to us. When we suggested that information on property and dogs should be on website or made clear during booking process her response was rude, defensive and arrogant. We were told it was our fault for not asking questions before we came! She didn't think us not knowing it was a b&b mattered. Staggering. Well it clearly mattered to us and Mrs Manor clearly has no people or customer service skills! Lesson for owners: being transparent and enabling people to make an informed decision on whether it is the place for them means that people know what to expect and can have no complaints :)
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Aug, 2020
Sadly we feel this review says more about the reviewer than it does the owner as unfortunately house rules were not accepted or respected. Hopefully our fourteen years of positive comments will help to paint the true picture of the way we welcome and enjoy our visiting guests.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect base for exploring the Quantocks

Great location in a beautuful part of the country. Lovely welcome cakes etc and friendly, helpful hosts. Many thanks indeed.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Marian S.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Lovely spacious cottage, wonderful garden. Needs new fridge and vacuum as dogs are accepted

Very good
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar, 2020
Thank you for your review. Ann and I are glad you had a good holiday. Regards Manor
Verified

8/10 Good

Terry C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Short break

Pleasant accommodation overall ,however Settee has seen better days ! We were made to feel very welcome by Manor and Anne who could not have been more helpful . Great location lovely village .
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Dineke K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

An ok place to stay.

A good place to explore the coast area and the wonderful Quantock Hills. Very friendly and helpful hosts.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charles C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Garden Wing beautiful

A well tended beautiful old property with large garden. The garden wing is inviting and a pleasure.
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar, 2020
Thank you for writing this review and we are delighted that you enjoyed your stay. Perhaps it will prompt a return visit. Regards Manor and Ann
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catherine R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A taste of village life

A heritage listed property faithfully maintained, with An astonishingly beautiful garden
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar, 2020
Thank you for your review and we are pleased that you enjoyed staying at the Garden Wing of Th e Old House. I know its a long way from Australia but we hope you will come this way again. Regards Manor and Ann
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pauline B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gardener’s delight

Comfortable accommodation in an interesting village, with the added benefit of a delightful garden.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

chas a.

Home from home

Lovely cottage clean and tidy. Well equipped and in a very nice quiet location Hopefully we will return. Thank you very much
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar, 2020
Thank you for taking the time to write this review and for leaving the cottage in such good order. We hope you will return . Manor and Ann
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sue Lawley

Blissful

I stayed in the Garden Wing in early September. It’s a little piece of heaven! A complimentary cream tea awaited us together with milk, butter and a loaf of bread. The accommodation is very comfortably furnished with lovely touches throughout, a super comfy bed and a spacious bathroom with plentiful hot water. Fresh figs from the garden (which is a glorious space) courtesy of Anne, were a very welcome bonus. Would not hesitate to recommend. Thank you Manor & Anne for a lovely stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar, 2020
Thank you so much for this very warm review. We so much enjoyed welcoming you and Micheal and it was a real pleasure to have you both here. We would love to welcome you back at any time. The lawn mower awaits! Ann xx
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10/10 Excellent

Linda I.

Beautiful private wing of manor house

This was a great base from which to explore the North Somerset coast and countryside and all the lovely walks. Manor and Ann were so helpful and nothing was too much trouble. I stayed with my 2 cockapoos who also loved it and in particular the stunning garden (although not totally secure for the dogs). A great find!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar, 2020
Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review. We enjoyed having you stay and I hope that you will return some time soon. Regards Manor

About the host

Hosted by Manor Scourfield

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We were both Headteachers and retired early to change our lifestyle. We purchased The Old House in 2007 and have spent quite some time in upgrading this Grade 2 listed building dating back to the mid 1700s. Ann's hobby is the garden which she spends a lot of money on making it her own!
The garden is about an acre (2.5 ares) walled and very sheltered. You can sit in it ( if we had more time ) and not believe you are in the centre of the village. WE do not plan to retire for quite a few more years as we both enjoy it too much.

Why they chose this property

The history, the peace and quiet and the wonderful garden. We also very much enjoy our guests who share our enthusiasm. We see ourselves more as custodians of this place rather than owners.

What makes this property unique

We share this house with friends, family and guests.We enjoy a lifestyle many could only dream of. We are very fortunate and feel lucky to have the experience.

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