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The Old Reading Rooms, Wiveliscombe

Wiveliscombe

Excellent
45 reviews

4
Guests
2
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
Pets
welcome

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The Old Reading Rooms is a Grade II Listed town house offering spacious accommodation for up to 4 guests over three floors together with a courtyard to the rear of the property. Situated in Wiveliscombe, a bustling town, and providing great access to the Brendon Hills, the Quantocks, and Exmoor.

Property Type:

Cottage

Single beds:

Double beds:

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Baths:

Showers:

Garden:

Yes

Parking:

Check in:

4:00pm

Check out:

10:00am

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This Grade II Listed town house offers a wealth of character features and is believed to date back to 1887 to commemorate Queen Victoria's Golden Jubilee. The foundation stone is believed to have been laid by William Hancock on the 24th June 1887 and the Reading Room was opened a year later. Originally the ground floor was divided into two reading rooms, one for the public and the other for subscribers and on the first floor originally housed a billiard room and a snuggery. The property has now been converted into a superb holiday accommodation for up to 4 guests. The entrance hall leads into a 30' kitchen/dining room with high ceiling, cornices, stained glass windows, and attractive timbered floor there is a cloakroom and rear porch with access to courtyard. Off the hallway at the foot of the stairs, is a walk-in shower with hand basin. Stairs lead up to the first floor which opens out into a magnificent double storey lounge and also has the bedroom and a family bathroom together with a galleried bedroom which is reached by a large spiral staircase from which superb views can be enjoyed. Sleeps up to 4 guests One double (King-size bed) and one twin bedroom Spacious kitchen/dining room Ground floor shower room plus separate toilet Family bathroom with bath, toilet and hand basin on first floor Twin bedroom on the first floor Galleried bedroom above the lounge accessed via a spiral staircase Private and enclosed courtyard with outside table and chairs Dogs welcome (2 max) for £15 supplement per dog Wifi included (fibre optic super fast broadband) Gas-fired central heating and electricity included Bed linen and towels provided Arrive from 4 pm Depart by 10 am Dogs are welcome by prior arrangement (maximum of 2) for a supplement of £15 per dog. Please do not allow your dogs on the furniture and do not leave them alone in the property at any time. Please note, the property is strictly non-smoking.

Appliances and amenities

Kitchen / Kitchenette
Towels provided,Linen provided
High chair
Iron and board
TV
Clothes dryer,Washing machine,Dishwasher
Cooker,Freezer,Microwave,Fridge,Toaster
Breakfast included
Fan
Games room
Electric vehicle charge point
Central heating
Bath
Wi-Fi available
Hair dryer
Log fire
Kettle

The modern kitchen has been fitted with all new appliances, including fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher, microwave, coffee machine, plus kettle, toaster, a variety of cookware, utensils, cutlery, crockery and glasses. A television is situated in the lounge. Wireless internet is fibre optic super fast broadband and is available at no extra cost. A hair dryer, iron and ironing board are all provided for your convenience. Electricity and heating costs are included in the price of your accommodation. The Old Reading Rooms has central heating throughout which will be programmed for you but can be adjusted to suit your preferences. Bed linen, duvets, blankets and towels are provided for your convenience, but please bring your own beach towels if you wish to take towels with you on day trips.

Outside the Property

BBQ
Parking
private garden (not enclosed)
Jacuzzi or hot tub
Shared garden
private garden (enclosed)
Balcony or terrace
Sea view
Secure parking
Detached Property
Pool (communal)
Pool (private)

To the rear of the property there is an enclosed courtyard with small table and chairs.

Parking

The Old Reading Rooms has no allocated parking but you can park for free for 30 minutes on the roadside outside the property, this will enable you to unload/load your car outside the property. There are two free car parks in Wiveliscombe, both within 5 minutes walk from the property. North Street is slightly closer, the other one is Croft Way.

Electric vehicle charge point

Pets

Pets welcome

2 x Dog(s), £15

Cat(s)

Horses

Restricted Mobility

Restricted mobility

Not suitable

Wheelchair users

Not suitable

Children

Suitable for children

Cot

Highchair

Health & safety

Christmas / New Year

Please note we do not provide decorations but you are welcome to bring your own.

Location

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The region

Wiveliscombe is a small town and civil parish in Somerset, England, situated 9 miles west of Taunton. Wiveliscombe is ideally located to explore the Brendon Hills, the Quantocks, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, as well as Exmoor National Park. Once a thriving market town,...

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There is a choice of places to eat within Wiveliscombe, here are some ideas: Duende Restaurant is just 5 mins walk - www.duenderestaurant.co.uk 4 High St, Wiveliscombe, TA4 2JX. From 2021 Duendi are offering a Tasting Menu on specific dates and Private Dining brought to you. Contact for details.01984 624650 https://www.duenderestaurant.co.uk The Bear Inn, also 5 mins walk - thebearinnwiveliscombe.co.uk 8-10 North St, Wiv liscombe, TA4 2JY. 01984 623537 The White Hart Hotel, 5 mins walk - thewhitehartwiveliscombe.co.uk The Square, Wiveliscombe TA4 2JP.01984 623344. Taste of Spice (Indian), 5 mins walk- tasteofspicewiveliscombe.co.uk 3 Silver Street, Wiveliscombe, TA4 2PA. 01984 624545 Golden Ocean (Chinese), Take Away, 5 mins walk - goldenoceanonline.co.uk 8 High Street, Wiveliscombe, TA4 2JX. 01984 624878 Kingfisher Chippy , 10 mins walk 17 Church St, Wiveliscombe, Taunton TA4 2LR. 01984 623512 The Rock Inn is a little further afield at Waterrow, approx 2.5 mile drive - www.rockinnnwaterrow.co.uk Waterrow, Wiveliscombe, TA4 2AX. 01984 623293 Woods Bar & Restaurant in Dulverton, 30 mins drive but worth a visit (booking recommended!) www.woodsdulverton.co.uk 4 Bank Square, Dulverton TA22 9BU. 01398 324007

Discover the town - guide book in the cottage shows the route. Wiveliscombe Community Swimming Pool, Recreation Ground, Wiveliscombe. 01984624720. Outdoor community run swimming pool. Summer months only. Wimbleball Water Sports Centre, Brompton Regis, TA22 9NU. 01398 371460. Watersport, fishing and walking. (12 miles away) Places to visit in the region. West Somerset Railway, Bishops Lydeard, TA4 3RU. (7 miles) Wellington Monument, TA21 9PA. (10 miles) Hestercombe House and Garden, Taunton, TA2 8LG. (13 miles) Coleridge Cottage, Nether Stowey, TA5 1NG. (14 miles) Dunster Castle, Dunster, TA24 6NY. (15 miles) Knightshayes Court, Tiverton, EX15 7RG. (15 miles) Selworthy and Bossington, TA24 8TR. (21 miles)

Wiveliscombe has an excellent guidebook which offers two guided walks that helps you to discover the town and its history. You can step out of Garden Cottage and be in the countryside within 5 minutes of leaving the front door. A locally produced circular walk books provided 15 circular walks from the town square 5 minutes from the cottage. Walks range from three to twelve miles. There are 2 extended walks around Wiveliscombe. The Wivey way, 26 miles which can be shortened to two 13 mile walks. The Brendon Towers Way. 20 miles linking 8 old churches around Wiveliscombe Further afield and within easy reach there are excellent walks on Exmoor and the Quantocks. Many can be found in the Pathfinder guide 9, “Exmoor and the Quantocks”. Walk 17, Wills Neck, takes you to the highest point on the Quantocks starting from West Bagborough 11 miles away. Walk 21, Dunkery Beacon, takes you to the highest point on Exmoor. Start of the walk 17 miles away. The owners are keen walkers have explored the area extensively and are happy to offer suggestions on these and other walks. Guides are available in the cottage. The area is also renowned for cycling. There are some very beautiful rides across Exmoor and the surrounding hills. Whilst there are some quite easy rides for the experienced cyclist, many involve a lot of climbing and can be challenging. There are many cycle routes to follow and can be found on various websites. A good one is Komoot

Airport

Bristol

ferry port

Portsmouth or Plymouth

Train station

Taunton

Car required

car recommended

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Full arrival information will be given once the booking is paid for in full.

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Dave

Question: Is the property available for 24-27 Dec (3 nights)? The 25/26 appear in grey, but the booking program seems happy enough, just wanted to check!

Answer-1: Those dates are grey because they can't be selected as a start day but they are indeed available.

Sarah

Melvin

Question: Where is the parking space

Answer-1: The Old Reading Rooms benefits from one allocated off-street parking space, just 50 metres from the front door. You can park for free for 30 minutes on the roadside outside the property, this will enable you to unload/load your car outside the property.

Sarah

Pierre

Question: Please help us envision where we would hang up clothes in cupboards or wardrobes. We travel heavier than most, for longer stretches, and thus value hanging up clothes and a good steam iron.

Answer-1: There are pegs in the twin bedroom and in the haĺlway, the mezzanine has a clothes rack.

Pierre

Leigh Redrup

Question: Would you accept 3 dogs?

Answer-1: Yes, three dogs are find and fee will be £45 (£15 per dog)

Harry

Kevin

Question: Can you confirm the car parks in Wiveliscombe are free and there are no time limits?

Answer-1: That is correct, there are two car parks in Wiveliscombe which are both free to park in and there are no time restrictions.

Natalie

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Overall experience9.8

Cleanliness10.0

Location9.8

Value for money9.6

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The Old Reading Rooms, Wiveliscombe

4 Guests

2 Bedrooms

2 Bathrooms

Pets welcome

Restricted mobility

Wheelchair users

The region

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ferry port

Train station

Car required

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2
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Pets
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