Ball Cottage is a comfy and beautifully equipped and comfy 17th century cottage in Winsford with all the character and charm one would hope for: wood and tile floors, an open fire, a disused bread oven in the sitting room, old leaded upstairs window, and roses climbing up the exterior.It is set in a large lawned garden, delightfully situated on the edge of the village beside the River Exe and an old packhorse bridge—children are sure to have a great time paddling and exploring when the river is low. Besides being located just a short stroll from the centre of one of the most scenic villages in Exmoor National Park, the property is 14 miles from the the seaside attractions and more extensive amenities of Minehead.
3 bedrooms (one ground floor double, one first floor double, and one first floor twin)
Ground floor sitting room with open fire, flat screen television, and DVD player
Ground floor kitchen/dining room with gas hob, electric oven, fridge, washer/dryer, dishwasher, kettle, toaster, coffee-maker, and plug-in radio, plus full set of saucepans, kitchen utensils, cutlery, crockery and glasses, as well as children’s cutlery, cups, and plates
Ground floor utility room with freezer and microwave
Recently redesigned first floor bathroom with bath, powerful shower, large heated towel rail, and shaver point
Bed linen, duvets, and towels provided. (Please note outdoor/beach towels not provided; please bring own)
Wifi, adjustable gas central heating, and electricity included in price
Check-in from 3pm, check-out by 10.30amLarge private gardens to the front and rear adjacent to the River Exe, with a good paddling spot besides and old packhorse bridge, plus table and chairs and barbecue available
Easy walking distance from village amenities including pub and tea rooms
Child-friendly accommodation with travel cot and high chair available upon request
Iron, ironing board, and hairdryer provided
Tea and coffee provided, plus non-perishable items like sugar, salt, and pepper, and household sundries such as kitchen paper, loo rolls, and cleaning materials
Off-road parking for two cars opposite property
FacilitiesBall Cottage sleeps up to 5 guests (with a maximum of 4 adults) in three bedrooms.
The kitchen/dining room has a gas hob, electric oven, fridge, dishwasher, kettle, toaster, coffee-maker and plug-in radio. The freezer and microwave are in the utility room. There is a full set of saucepans, kitchen utensils, cutlery, crockery and glasses; and cutlery, cups and plates for children.
In the sitting room there is a smart TV and DVD player. In the kitchen is a Roberts Radio with Bluetooth connectivity to stream radio, music or podcasts. Wireless broadband is available throughout the cottage.
An iron, ironing board and hairdryer are also provided in the cottage.
If you would like a travel cot and high chair, please request them when you make your booking so we can ensure they are put out for you.
Please note: There is no mobile signal in Winsford. You can access Wi-Fi at the cottage using your smart phone or use the cottage telephone for local calls or to receive incoming calls.
Electricity and heating costs are included in the price of your accommodation. Ball Cottage has gas central heating throughout, with a thermostat and individually adjustable radiators. There is also a new wood burner (with instructions!) in the sitting room and plenty of free logs.
Lovely bed linen (100% cotton from the White Company), goose down pillows and duvets, blankets and Egyptian cotton towels are provided. If anti-allergy duvets and pillows are needed, we can provide these. We'd be grateful if you could bring your own beach towels for day trips.
The cot, if requested, will be provided with a bottom sheet.
You will find a welcome gift of bread, butter, eggs, milk and award winning homemade marmalade when you arrive and a supply of tea, coffee, sugar, salt and pepper, loo rolls, kitchen paper and cleaning materials.
Sorry, no dogs at Ball Cottage.
LocationWinsford is one of the prettiest villages in the Exmoor National Park, nestled in the heart of the moor where the River Exe meets the Winn Brook. Eight ancient bridges and a cobbled ford cross the streams here.
The village is centred around The Royal Oak Inn, a thatched 12th-century country pub featured in the Michelin Guide and the Good Food Guide, serving seasonal menus with locally sourced ingredients. The Royal Oak also houses a small village shop and post office selling newspapers, bread, milk, and basic supplies.
Wheddon Cross, approximately 4 miles away, has a mini-supermarket (open 7am to 8pm), post office, ATM, and petrol station. Dulverton, around 7 miles south, is a handsome small town known as the southern gateway to Exmoor, with a mini-supermarket, butcher, post office, National Park Visitor Centre, and a good selection of independent shops and restaurants.
Minehead is the main town in West Somerset, approximately 12 miles away. Here you will find larger supermarkets (Tesco, Morrisons, and Lidl), most major high street banks with cash machines, and a range of other shops. The nearest sandy beach is also at Minehead.
