kitchen looking out of the french doors
Patio outside kitchen looking out at the lower garden
Cosy lounge
parking area
Floor plan
cottage from upper garden area
Lounge area from the games area
Welcome !!!
view of the back of the cottage and level pedestrian access
dining room table seats 8 (6 chairs in the picture but two extra in the kitchen if you need them)
kitchen with electric aga and a exmoor map (and beyond) as your splashback!
dining room with walk through to kitchen
the lounge with the fireplace behind you
lounge looking up to the games area
another aspect to our cosy lounge
entrance hall / doggie sleeping area
games area, dont forget to help yourself to read one of our books during your stay
patio outside of kitchen french doors - alfresco dining anyone?
outside the kitchen looking up and the lower lawn
kitchen
laundry room - washing machine, ironing board, airer, iron
Hall to stairs
second King sized bedroom
Master king sized bedroom with family sized en suite
double bedroom
double bedroom
hall directly outside second king sized bedroom
downstairs cloakroom straight off of the entrance hall
single bedroom
family bathroom
en suite to master bedroom
en suite to master bedroom
master bedroom kingsized
second king sized bedroom
cloak room/ quiet corner to read
family bathroom
outside the kitchen looking out at lower garden
quiet corner lower garden
back of house and bike storage
patio outside kitchen double french doors
upper garden area from lower garden
lower garden seating area

Royal Oak Cottage

Withypool, in the county of Somerset

Located in the county of Somerset, Royal Oak Cottage is the perfect family getaway.

Royal Oak Cottage in Withypool is a fabulous property which will sleep 7 people over 4 bedrooms.

Withypool's Royal Oak Cottage is a charming and spacious property that accommodates up to 7 guests across its four bedrooms. This quintessentially English cottage features historic origins with modern conveniences, and is located on a quiet lane providing a tranquil escape.

Royal Oak Cottage was once a local Ale House, and later the village pub before being converted into a house approximately 200 years ago. With over 350 years of history, the cottage boasts original features such as two large fireplaces, a bread oven, and oak beams, including a few low ones. The cottage is situated in the heart of Withypool, just a couple of minutes' walk from the village shop, tea rooms, and local pub.

The property features:

Three double bedrooms with two king-sized beds (5') and one standard double (4'6), and one single bedroom.
Large open-plan living area with dining table for 7/8.
Well-equipped kitchen with modern facilities.
Large fireplace and wood-burner in the lounge.
Two bathrooms upstairs (one is an en-suite) and a downstairs cloakroom.
Central heating throughout and newly renovated to a high standard.
Private and enclosed garden with outside furniture and EV charge point.
Enclosed paddock nearby for guests to exercise dogs if they wish to.
Bed linen and towels are provided, and wifi, heating, and electricity are included.
Up to 2 well-behaved dogs are welcome (strictly a maximum of 2).
Arrival is from 4 pm and departure by 10 am.
Due to its historic character, guests should be aware that the floors are not always level, the walls aren't necessarily flat, and some doorways and ceilings vary in height. One example is a few low beams in the living room. The property also features pictures and memorabilia relating to Exmoor's hunting heritage and other ancient sports.

A little more information on Withypool

Withypool is a small village in Somerset near the centre of the Exmoor National Park. Interestingly the name Withy means Willow of which many can be seen along the riverbank.Withypool is situated within the Barle Valley with the River Barle running through the middle. The Two Moors Way also passed through the village. To the southwest of the Village lies Withypool Common and Withypool Hill.The area of Withypool has been inhabited since the Bronze Age and a stone circle can still be seen on top of Withypool Hill. Withypool is mentioned in the Domesday Book and in the 14th century Geoffrey Chaucer was in charge of the village in his duties as forester of North Petherton. Other such notable connections are that the artist Alfred Munnings had a studio in the loft of the Royal Oak (the village pub) and R.D Blackmore wrote part of Lorna Doone in the bar.There is also a local shop, post office and tea rooms within the village.

Facilities

  • BBQ
  • Central Heating
  • Clothes dryer
  • Cooker
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric vehicle charge point
  • Fan
  • Freezer
  • Fridge
  • Hair Dryer
  • Iron and board
  • Kettle
  • Linen provided
  • Log fire
  • Microwave
  • Parking
  • private garden (enclosed)
  • Toaster
  • Towels provided
  • TV
  • Washing Machine
  • Wi-Fi available

Sleeps up to 7

4 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms

Lowest price from  £720.00

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FAQs about Royal Oak Cottage

Royal Oak Cottage has 4 bedrooms.

Royal Oak Cottage can sleep 7 people and has 4 bedrooms.

You can check in at Royal Oak Cottage from 4:00pm. On your departure day, check out is at 10:00am.

Royal Oak Cottage has 2 bathrooms.

Royal Oak Cottage is located near Withypool in the county of Somerset.

* Distances are calculated using data provided by the merchant and calculated as the crow flies. This is may be inaccurate if the merchant only provides the exact property location after booking has been completed.

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