Cathay House, Cheddar
Cathay House is a pretty cottage situated down a quiet lane in Cheddar, Somerset. Hosting three bedrooms, including a double with en-suite shower, twin and childrens bunk, along with a bathroom, this property can sleep up to six people. There is also a kitchen, dining room, sitting room with electric fire and a sun room. To the outside is an enclosed courtyard with seating and off-road parking for three cars. Cathay House is a lovely escape to this popular part of Somerset.
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Booked Date Available Date
- Max. Occupancy 6
- Bedrooms 3
- Bathrooms 2
- Changeover Saturday
- Towels Provided
- Linen Provided
- Dishwasher
- Cooker
- Fridge
- Washing Machine
- Television
- Kettle
- Wifi
- Golf Nearby
- Pub Nearby
- Part of a Group
- Great Views
- Parking Available
This pretty little cottage is set down a quiet lane in the heart of Cheddar, close to a wealth of amenities. Offering a welcoming interior with chic touches throughout, Cathay House provides a heart-warming base for families eager to escape the rush of everyday life. After a day of touring the local towns and villages, get comfortable within the sitting room, complete with two leather sofas, an alluring electric fire and TV, you’ll have no trouble easing into your evening. A quaint sun room is positioned at the front of the house, offering an alternative space to sit and lose yourself in a good book. Dust off those cooking books and head to the kitchen, amply equipped with all you the essentials for a short break, including an electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer and even a washing machine, so you won’t have to pack your whole wardrobe. Serve family feasts in the dining room or enjoy alfresco dining from the enclosed courtyard, perfect during the warmer months. As the evening comes to a close, there are three tasteful bedrooms to choose from; the master includes a double bed and en-suite shower, while the second bedroom hosts twin beds and a child’s bunk room completes the sleeping quarters. Serving these cosy dwellings, the family bathroom boasts a feature roll-top bath with attractive fixtures and fittings, allowing you to recover after a day of walking. Cheddar is a lovely village to base your holiday, it is a quaint place with plenty of quirky shops and tea rooms as well as pubs and restaurants to choose from. Walkers can follow a nearby footpath which leads to the summit of the Cheddar Gorge from where you access many other footpaths and discover the surrounding area. Take a scenic drive towards the stunning coastline for a range of local sandy beaches where you can treat the children to an ice cream, or simply let them run and play in the sand, while you soak up the sunshine. However you choose to spend your holiday, return each evening to the warmth of Cathay House.
The charming village of Cheddar is located in the Sedgemoor district of Somerset. It is positioned in an area of outstanding natural beauty, on the edge of the Mendip Hills, renowned for SSSI Cheddar Gorge, the largest gorge in Britain, which hosts many shows throughout the year. The Cheddar Gorge cliffs are Britain’s highest inland limestone craggs and create a breath-taking sight. Walkers and cyclists will enjoy the surrounding area with picturesque routes cutting across the Somerset Levels.
Amenities & Facilities
Gas central heating with electric coal effect fire. Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, 2 x TV with Freeview and WiFi. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Off-road parking for three cars. Enclosed courtyard with seating. Sorry, no pets and no smoking. Shop 0.1 mile, pub 0.2 miles. Please note that parking access point can be tight. Please note: No bookings over 14 nights.The property is for holiday rentals only
Reviews
I rather like this house, but as with all holiday lets there are pros and cons. The pros are that Cheddar is a nice place and a good base to explore the area, and the house is nicely central to the village. It is 2 minutes walk from a small shop, 6 minutes from a large supermarket and 10 minutes from the Gorge, which means you can easily walk there and not have to face the cost and difficultly of trying to find somewhere to park - permanent nightmare. A slight con is that it is of an older style - this is not a criticism - so there are things to bear in mind, like no downstairs loo, stairs that are a bit steep and creaky floorboards, but nothing major. It's nice and quiet too. The serious cons are pretty serious though. Firstly there is a courtyard to park in but it is a nightmare trying to get into it with any vehicle larger than a Mini or small hatchback. This is because Cathay Lane is barely one vehicle wide, there is a big, unforgiving wall opposite, the angle of very tight and the gateposts are very rough - as the scratch down the side of my car can testify. I wouldn't even try with an estate car. The second is the third bedroom. It's TINY. The available floor space is roughly the size of a bath mat, with no dressing table or wardrobe. One of my party said it was 'small enough to give an agoraphobic hobbit a claustrophobia attack'. It is suggested that this room should only be used by a child, up to the age of perhaps 5, but the window is a sash that is at the same level of the bed - and immediately next it - that opens onto a 12ft drop straight into the road. It's basically a broom closet with bunk beds. Despite that... if I had a small car and only needed two bedrooms I would be delighted to stay in it again.
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