The House
Step inside the front door to a lobby and go left to the enormous open plan living space; to one end is a very modern and well-equipped kitchen, in the middle is a hefty dining table for happy holiday and celebration feasts, at the far end of the room there’s comfy seating, a wood-burner and a big TV. Come back after a walk in the Quantock Hills, light the fire and settle down to watch a movie together, all snug and warm. The beauty of this large open plan space is that there’s room for all of you to gather; you can dine and chat, and play games, making for extra special memories of your large group holiday in Somerset.
Right of the entrance lobby are Bedrooms 1-3, upstairs are Bedrooms 4-6 and a games area with table football. All the beds at Cockercombe are zip and link so they can be arranged as super kings or singles, Bedroom 4 is brilliant for a family as it can sleep 4.
Huge floor to ceiling doors open onto the patio from the main living space; on warmer days throw them open and let outside and inside merge. Play outdoor table tennis, fire up the barbecue, get the steaks sizzling and dine alfresco. Opposite the living space is the private indoor pool where full height doors can be pushed open to bring the sunshine in, adding to that happy holiday vibe. The pool is exclusively yours for the whole of your stay so, if you want to, you can take an early morning swim or a late night dip before you turn in for a restful night's sleep.
Expect excited shrieks from the play area - there’s a climbing wall with swings, a climbing fort and slide, and a trampoline.
Local Area
Embrace the great outdoors in the beautiful Quantock Hills; puff your way to the top of Wills Neck for views that will take your breath away, stroll up through sun dappled woods at Holford Combe to the windswept ridge where wild ponies feed.
Have a day out on the Somerset Coast, travelling by steam train on the West Somerset Railway. Stop at Dunster, the prettiest village, with a medieval castle (NT) on the hill; soak up the relaxed vibe of the harbour and the bunting hung streets at Watchet, for a day on the sands, alight at Blue Anchor or Minehead.
Head to Tropiquaria Wildlife Park or Doniford Farm Park to see the animals, go to Tiverton for a ride along the Grand Western Canal on a horse drawn barge. See the cascading waterfalls, romantic follies and temples at Hestercombe House & Gardens, discover how Somerset’s famous brew is made at Sheppy’s Cider, if it’s springtime stroll through apple orchards billowing with blossom.
Explore the heather clad moors, the lush river valleys and picturesque villages of Exmoor National Park; soak up the charm of Porlock and the picturesque thatched cottages at Selworthy, climb up through the cliffs to the tiny church of St Bueno at Culbone, cross the ancient clapper bridge at Tarr Steps.
Wherever you go, whatever you do, savour every minute; it’s what holidays like this are all about. The memories are for keeps.