Pilgrim Corner, Minehead

Pilgrim Corner, Minehead is a luxurious thatched cottage situated at the foot of the Church Steps on North Hill. 

Sleeps up to eight guests in four bedrooms
Luxurious holiday cottage complete with a hot tub
Two king size beds (5')
One double bed (4'6)
One bedroom with zip-link beds, which can be made up as a super-king bed (6') or twin beds
Tudor period cottage oozing character and charm
Private and enclosed gardens
Easy access to all amenities including restaurants, pubs, tea rooms and shops
Bed linen and towels provided (bring your own beach towels for use in the hot tub)
Wi-Fi, heating and electricity included
Dogs welcome (2 max) for £30 supplement per dog
Rated Five Star Gold by VisitEngland (inspected annually)
Arrive from 4 pm
Depart by 10 am

The sitting room at Pilgrim Corner is spacious and airy and offers a comfortable selection of sofas, armchairs and window seats. The wood-burner can be used to top up the temperature and adds a cosy feel on colder nights. The kitchen includes a rustic wooden table and six chairs for informal dining. From the kitchen, a door opens into the boot room with more storage for coats and shoes and the cleaning cupboard. The dining room overlooks the small terrace garden at the rear of the house, this long, bright room has seating for eight. A high chair is provided, a second can be provided on request. The ground floor bedroom has a zip-link bed, so it can be made up a super-king bed or two single beds. This bedroom is light and spacious and has an en-suite shower. (Guests will be asked during their pre-arrival phone call with the owner to state how they’d like the beds to be made up for their party.)

Pilgrim Corner has three bedrooms upstairs; the main bedroom has a grand king-sized bed, antique furniture throughout, and en-suite bathroom. A travel cot can be found in the wardrobe (please bring your own bedding for the cot). A small but perfectly formed double bedroom enjoys good views of the surrounding historic area as well as an elegant mini-shower, and the third double bedroom has a small mirrored vestibule with a large shower leading off it. All bedrooms have a hairdryer.

Appliances and equipment
The kitchen in Pilgrims Corner is fully equipped with a range cooker, microwave, dishwasher and larder refrigerator, plus lots of storage. There is a further fridge/freezer in the small lobby off the kitchen where you will also find the washing machine and tumble dryer. Other equipment includes toaster, kettle, blender, a variety of cookware and kitchen utensils, cutlery, crockery and glasses. Iron, ironing board and hoover are stored in the boot room.

A large flat-screen TV with Sky, iPlayer facilities and Blu-ray DVD is situated in the sitting room, and wireless broadband is available throughout Pilgrim Corner Other entertainment includes a selection of books, games, jigsaws and puzzles for all ages, an iPod dock and Bluetooth speaker bar, and for the children, a well-stocked toy chest.  

Electricity and heating
Costs are included in the price of your accommodation. Pilgrim Corner is fitted with gas central heating throughout. There is also a wood-burner in the sitting room; a basket of logs, kindling, and matches will be provided. Further logs can be purchased locally.

Linen and towels
Bed linen, duvets and towels are provided for your convenience. Please bring your own beach towels if you wish to use the hot tub or take towels with you on day trips. 
We provide a sheet for the cot, but please bring any other bedding you require for your baby.

Security deposit
A security deposit of £250 is required when booking this property. This will be added to the total price of your booking, and will be refunded after your stay unless the owner discovers damage to the property or its contents after your departure.  

Other provisions
Some tea, coffee and sugar is provided. We have a Nespresso 'Essenza' coffee machine and leave you some pods to make coffee. There may also be other non-perishable items like salt, pepper, oil and some herbs or spices available. Cleaning materials such as washing up liquid, dishwasher tablets and surface cleaner will be present in the property.  One or two toilet rolls will be provided per bathroom. There will be kitchen roll two tea towels and laundered oven gloves.

Garden
From the flagstone terrace with a large table and seating for eight, the full extent of the garden is almost hidden. Walk further along the path and the garden gradually reveals itself. If you are very lucky, at this moment you'll hear the clock strike in the nearby St Michael's Church that forms an imposing backdrop to the scene. Passing terraced flower beds you'll go through the rose arch and find yourself in a secret garden with a secluded summerhouse, the hot tub and changing cabin (don't forget to bring your own towels). From the highest point of the garden you can look over rooftops to Exmoor.

Parking
There is ample free roadside parking available a short walk from the front door (approx 50 yards). Parking is not permitted outside the cottage. However, you may load and unload your car outside the house for short periods of time. 

Dogs
Dogs are welcome by prior arrangement and upon payment of £30 per dog per booking (maximum of 2). Please do not allow your dogs on the furniture and do not leave them alone in Pigrim Corner at any time.

Smoking
Pilgrim Corner is Strictly no smoking.

Arrival and departure
Pilgrim Corner will be ready from 4 pm on the day of your arrival.  Please depart by 10 am on the last day of your stay. Please leave the property clean and tidy so that we can guarantee it will be ready on time for our next guests.

Changeover days
Pilgrim Corner is available for week-long bookings and short breaks.

Local amenities
Minehead is a small, busy town, you'll find interesting shops for rummaging and perhaps spotting a bargain and the Farmers' Market on Friday mornings. The town centre is within easy walking distance, and there is a variety of pubs, restaurants and cafes to choose from. On the outskirts of town, you will find Tesco and Morrisons’ supermarkets both with petrol stations.