Hosts: James and Julia Luard
Guestrooms: 3 (B&B) and 3 cottages.
Address: Stawley Wood Farm, Stawley Nr. Wellington, Somerset TA21 0HP England
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Telephone: 01823 672 300,
Mobile: 07765 884 933
Activities/Attractions: Wellington is a friendly town set in a wide valley between the beautiful Blackdown Hills, seven miles west of Taunton on the River Tone. The name is synonymous with the famous "Iron Duke" victor of the battle of Waterloo.
- Wellington Sports Centre has a
range of activities on offer, squash, badminton, aerobic classes,
fitness training equipment and a swimming pool.
- Wellington Monument - Prominent on
the skyline of the scarp of the Blackdown Hills, a 175-foot column,
erected in Wellington's honour, to commemorate his victory.
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Wellington Museum - Explore the importance of the woollen industry and the town's close association with the "Iron Duke", plus local history and rural life displays.
On the farm, this most peaceful setting is complemented by a multitude of interesting flora and fauna:
- Stunning white doves
- tame rare-breed miniature Kune-Kune
pigs
- guinea-fowl
- duck, geese
- moorhen, chickens
- quail, pheasants
- sparrow hawk
- cattle, horses
- sheep
... can be found in and around the place. You may even see a barn owl.
- English Tourist Board 4-star
accredited (ETB ****)
General Information: Stawley Wood B&B is a small family-run working farm set in the beautiful rolling hills on the Somerset and Devon border. Stawley Wood Cottages offer comfortable accommodation in wonderful rural surroundings. Perfect for summer holidays and short breaks in idyllic Somerset.
In addition to the cottages, we also
offer bed and breakfast. Perhaps try the B&B before booking your
holiday cottage?
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here for B&B details.
The Three cottages have been sensitively converted from an old farm building offering 15th century authenticity with 21st century comfort. Since the cottages interlink, we can accommodate almost any combination of guests, and yet offer complete privacy.
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Shippon Cottage has three bedrooms and is very spacious upstairs.
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Cider Cottage has two bedrooms and has been especially adapted for wheelchair use: a ramp leads into the upstairs living area via a wide door and a stair lift enables ease of access to and from the ground floor.
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Stable Cottage is the smallest cottage with one bedroom (king size double bed) and separate bathroom.
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All in all, the farm is as 'away from it all' as possible: perfectly peaceful and entirely unique.
Payment Accepted: Cheques on an English Bank or cash.
Cottage Rates: (Prices quoted in UK Pounds)
£135-550/3 or 4 night short breaks
£200-850/week
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Contact James and Julia directly for B&B rates.
