Honeysuckle Cottage and The Mouse House are 2 cottages nestling in the lea of the Quantock Hills. They have fabulous views of the surrounding countryside, including the Vale of Taunton, Exmoor and the Black down hills. This is a designated area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The swimming pool is shared by both cottages and is in a sheltered courtyard which is part of the Higher House Estate. Higher House was originally a 17th century farm, extended in the 1920s by Mary Ellis, daughter of motor car magnate, Evelyn Ellis. Mary was the first speed trial racing driver in the UK. The cottages have their own garden and sit in 8 acres of land which climb the Quantock Hills. You can picnic and enjoy stunning views and sunsets here.
Romantic cottages in the heart of English countryside - Honeysuckle Cottage - 2 bedrooms which sleeps 4
Taunton, Somerset, UK
- Cottage
- Bedrooms2
- Sleeps4
- Bathrooms1
- Half Baths0
- Minimum Stay3 - 7 nights
About the property
Higher House Cottages
Owner
Jenny Mulhall
Member Since 2009
Premier Partner
This HomeAway partner has demonstrated and is committed to fast response times, the best rates, and a great guest experience.
- Response rate:
- 80%
- Response time:
- within one day
- Speaks:
- French, Spanish
- Calendar last updated:
- Jun 9, 2018
Amenities
- Swimming pool
- Internet
- TV
- Washer & Dryer
- Parking
- No Smoking
- Heater
Bedrooms
- 2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 4
- Bedroom 11 queen
- Bedroom 22 twin/ single
- Both rooms have splendid views over the swimming pool and beyond over the valley. The single bedroom has 2 beds but 1 is normally kept under the other. However, when pulled out, it is the same height and width as a normal single bed. So 2 children can easily sleep in the room.
Bathrooms
- 1 Bathroom
- Bathroom 1toilet, combination tub/shower
- The shower is an electric power shower.
Location Type
- Rural
- Village
Theme
- Family
- Away From It All
Meals
- Guests provide their own meals
General
- Iron & Board
- Heating
- Washing Machine
- Tumble Dryer
- Parking
- Internet
- Towels Provided
- Wireless Internet
- Linens Provided
- Mobile Phone
- Laundry Soap
- Local Activities Guide
- Local Restaurant Guide
- Basic Soaps
- Toilet Paper
- Living Room
Kitchen
- Dishwasher
- Refrigerator
- Freezer
- Stove
- Oven
- Microwave
- Cooking Utensils
- Coffee Maker
- Toaster
Dining
- Dining Area
- comfy seating for 4 people
Entertainment
- Television
- Radio
- CD Player
- DVD Player
- Books for Adults
- Games
- Ping Pong Table
- Video Library
Outside
- Lawn / Garden
- Terrace
- Tennis Court
- Beach Chairs
Suitability
- unsuitable for elderly or infirm
- wheelchair inaccessible
- Long-term Renters Welcome
Pool / Spa
- Outdoor Pool
- Communal Pool
Attractions
- playground
- autumn foliage
- churches
- cinemas
- library
- marina
- museums
- botanical garden
- pond
- recreation center
- theme parks
- live theater
- restaurants
- ruins
- winery tours
Leisure Activities
- walking
- horseback riding
- bird watching
- sight seeing
- scenic drives
Local Services & Businesses
- ATM/bank
- fitness center
- groceries
- hospital
- Babysitter
- massage therapist
- medical services
Sports & Adventure Activities
- hunting
- swimming
- cycling
- fishing
- golf
- mountain biking
- tennis
- equestrian events
- freshwater fishing
- hiking
- spelunking
- golf privileges optional
Notes
- PLEASE NOTE: Because of Health and Safety restrictions, we are unable to take children in Honeysuckle Cottage between the ages of 2 and 9 years old. This is because of the closeness of the swimming pool to the cottage doors. We do apologise if this causes any disappointment.
House Rules
Check-in: 3:00 PM
Check-out: 10:30 AM
Cancellation Policy
100% refund if canceled at least 60 days before arrival date. 50% refund if canceled at least 30 days before arrival date. You must contact the owner directly to request cancellation.
11 Reviews
Excellent4.7/5
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Honeysuckle Cottage
4/5 Stayed Jun 2018
Ian G.
A lovely cottage in a lovely village with a very handy good pub. The location was peaceful and secluded - watch out for the narrow lanes! We did not spend a lot of time in the cottage but I would not hesitate to return.
Submitted Jun 12, 2018
Quaint ans snug
5/5 Stayed Aug 2017
Elaine M.
The cottage was quaint and snug, offering a home from home experience or a base to use to explore the county. Extensive grounds attached with stunning views. The nearby Rising Sun is a great place to eat, we mainly catered for ourselves, spending our days out and about. The welcome basket was a lovely surprise, the strawberries were yummy. Shame the weather prevented the use of the pool. Highly recommend
Submitted Sep 17, 2017
The cottage was cosy and charming, a real hideaway.
5/5 Stayed Jul 2017
Duke W.Rochester
We were really very pleased with Honeysuckle cottage. The place was so cosy. Jenny the owner had left a welcome basket which was a really nice touch.
The location is idyllic at the foot of the Quantock hills, we will always remember hearing the horses hooves as they rode along the lane alongside the cottage as we lay in bed in the mornings.
The cottage grounds were beautifully landscaped and well kept. We enjoyed playing tennis on the tennis courts and the gardens were there for us to enjoy. I would highly recommend Honeysuckle cottage without reservation.
Submitted Aug 9, 2017
Storybook cottage in the Somerset hills with a pool.
5/5 Stayed Jul 2017
Barry G.Victoria, BC, Canada
We loved the location set high on the Quantock Hills in Somerset. Spent 7 lovely quiet nights in this old world cottage. It was an ideal location to explore the Somerset area out of Taunton that my ancestors left many years ago. The cottage was well equipped and anything we were missing the owner happily found for us. Met another lovely couple renting the cottage next door and look forward to seeing them again. Would definitely stay here again on another trip. great for a couple or small family.
Submitted Jul 22, 2017
Lovely, cosy cottage with gorgeous gardens with great view
4/5 Stayed Sep 2016
Ian M.
Cosy cottage. Gardens are lovely with great views. Nice local pubs and walks.
Submitted Oct 6, 2016
Honeysuckle Cottage, West Bagborough
4/5 Stayed Sep 2016
Linda Y.
Overall the cottage met the description on the HomeAway website. It is set in a wonderful quiet location with beautiful gardens and views of the open countryside. We were lucky with the weather so able to take advantage of the swimming pool too. Our host was lovely and a little basket of treats was provided for our arrival.
Fantastic walking to be enjoyed from the village without the need to use the car.
The use of the West Somerset Railway is a 'must do' as is a trip to Dunster Castle. The Rising Sun pub in the village serves excellent food.
All in all we had an excellent holiday.
The only negative comment we have is that the bathroom could do with some attention as the bath panel was rotten, the shower did not work and the bath stained (but clean).
Submitted Sep 26, 2016
Owner's Response:
Jamie & Linda were a really nice couple and we enjoyed having them here. I quite understand the comments about the bathroom. We did leave a note explaining about the panel (which is being replaced on Thursday of this week) and the shower is now working perfectly. I'm only sorry that they had this inconvenience.
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Location
Taunton, Somerset, UK
West Bagborough looks out onto Exmoor National Park. Its true location is the Quantock Hills which was the first ever area of Outstanding Natural Beauty created in 1957 in the UK. The area offers spectacular views and walking across the 12 miles of the Quantocks which eventually lead to the coast at East Quantoxhead. This area is famous for the time the poets Wordsworth and Coleridge lived here. Coleridge lived in a cottage only 4 miles away in the lovely village of Nether Stowey. You can follow the walk he took while writing many of his poems. There are many beautiful old houses and gardens to visit, as well as enjoying the coast with its site of scientific interest at Kilve.
Rates & Availability
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