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The Roost - Lower Chillington

Ilminster (3mls SE), Somerset
Sleeps 6
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
Change Sat
Dogs allowed 1
4
star
Downstairs bathroom
Open fire / wood burner
Internet access
Parking on site / nearby
Electric vehicle charging
Decorated for Christmas
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • A great spot for a peaceful and relaxing holiday and to enjoy all that Somerset, Devon and Dorset have to offer
  • The location provides a taste of rural life yet the pretty town of Ilminster is a short drive away
  • Take a day trip to the seaside resort of Lyme Regis or the Jurassic Coast
Property code: 77987

 

Set in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in Lower Chillington a small quaint hamlet situated in the South of Somerset near the borders of both Dorset and Devon. There is a vast choice of country walks from your doorstep, cycle routes and golf at Cricket St Thomas. If travelling by train the local train station is at Crewkerne.  Award winning pubs/restaurants in South Petherton and the pretty village of Hinton St George are within a few miles. Retail therapy can be found in the market towns of Ilminster, Chard, South Petherton, Crewkerne and the larger towns of Yeovil and Taunton. For the shoppers among us, explore the local Clarks Village discounted outlet shopping. Explore the famous World Heritage Jurassic coastline where you can go fossil hunting on Charmouth beach or visit Lyme Regis, Dorset’s iconic seaside town. Nearby are National Trust's Barrington Court, Lytes Cary Manor, Montacute House and further afield, Stourhead House. Forde Abbey and their beautiful gardens are just down the road. Don’t forget to visit the Quantock Hills, or the nature reserves on the Somerset Levels. Being in the heart of Somerset's cider country you will also find Perry's cider shop and museum a mile and half down the road, with a farm shop and café.
Stepping inside this delightful accommodation you will be greeted by the light and airy open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner and throughout the property are beautifully crafted original features. To the right is the well-equipped kitchen/diner with Range electric oven and hob, fridge, a further large fridge/freezer and dishwasher, perfect for trying out new recipes or old family favourites, there are also French doors that lead out to the patio. There is a useful utility room with microwave, washing machine, tumble dryer and space to hang coats, there is also a useful ground floor WC. The lounge area is where you can relax on the comfy sofas whilst in front of the wood burner and watching your favourite movie on the Smart TV. Heading up the stairs there are three bedrooms, the master king-size bedroom with sleigh bed enjoys countryside views and has an en-suite shower and WC, there are low sloping ceilings within the en-suite as it is built in the eaves, which is all part of the charm and character of this conversion. There are a further two bedrooms a double with countryside views which also has low sloping ceilings and a twin. There is also a shower room with shower and WC.
Venturing outside from the kitchen, you will find yourself in a courtyard garden with patio area and garden furniture. It is a perfect spot to relax and enjoy your morning coffee or a spot of al fresco dining. The yard leads to a further seating area where you can enjoy the beautiful views over the countryside and sunsets. Leading on from here you are very welcome to enjoy the owner’s large half an acre secured garden with several ornamental trees, flower borders and a landscaped wildlife pond. Adjacent to the garden there is a enclosed orchard and paddocks to let your dog off for a morning run. Immediately to the side of the property is off-road parking for three cars. The whole property, including the gardens and paddocks are enclosed with walls and fenced hedging and the main access gate can be closed if required.
  • 3 bedrooms – 1 king-size, 1 double and 1 twin
  • 1 bathroom and 1 en-suite shower room
  • Range electric oven and hob, fridge, further large fridge/freezer and dishwasher
  • Utility room with washing machine, tumble dryer and microwave
  • Travel cot and highchair available on request
  • Wood burner (first basket of logs included)
  • Smart TV/DVD in lounge
  • Courtyard garden with charcoal BBQ available
  • Secure field that allows dogs to be off lead
  • Off-road parking for 3 cars
  • Shop 3.5 miles and pub 1.5 miles
  • Dogs must be kept downstairs
  • Electric vehicle charging on site
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 1 dog allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £250 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £30. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

 

Sarah Jadali

This property joined our collection in 2020 and is managed by Sarah.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 28 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Jeannine, 7th September 2024

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A perfect stay at the Roost. Very comfortable and beautifully equipped. Its all these little extra touches!! A sat nav is needed as you can get easily lost in the small lanes. We highly recommend a Sunday lunch at Lord Pouletts arms.. its wonderful and very welcoming. Sunsets at the Roost are astonishing so the garden around. Amelie the horse is soRead more sweet. Highly recommended this place if you are after peace and quiet. Hide

Reviewed by Shirley, 31st August 2024

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Lovely cottage and very well equipped and clean however if you are a nervous driver the roads leading to the Roost are tiny lanes only passable by one car.

Reviewed by Jeremy, 17th August 2024

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Reviewed by David, 27th July 2024

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Reviewed by Kate, 22nd June 2024

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The roost is a fantastic holiday cottage with ever requirement met cleanliness comfort plus all the little extras made it a truly wonderful holiday experience, it was so nice to be meet by the host Lisa and John who were very helpful . Where our stay was concerned the star of the show was the horse in the paddock she was so adorable would loved to Read morehave brought her home with us . Would definitely recommend the roost as a holiday destination. Hide

Reviewed by Gordon, 15th June 2024

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a lovely place to stay, comfortable and nice grounds to take a stroll, or sit by the pond and enjoy the wildlife.

Reviewed by Natalie, 18th April 2024

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The cottage's location was beautiful and we appreciated the amenities provided, such as a hairdryer, tea/coffee/sugar, welcome basket. The cottage was clean and presentable. The beds were comfortable, and the living spaces were cozy. The hosts were responsive, friendly and very helpful during our stay. Would definitely recommend and return!

Reviewed by Claire, 29th December 2023

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Beautiful property, everything was perfect. Our hosts were lovely & left us a basket of goodies which was a really nice touch. The kitchen was well equipped, with a huge oven, 2 fridges, washing machine & tumble in the utility room. The property was clean, beautifully decorated, really cosy & comfortable & in a fab location. It rained pretty much tRead morehe duration of our stay, but it didnt matter because there were games provided & a cosy living space to relax in. 100% recommend. Hide

Reviewed by Keeley, 9th December 2023

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Our holiday at The Roost was great, the house is fantastic, its of a very high standard, so clean and comfortable with everything provided for us. The location was very good for us to visit Somerset, Dorset and Devon. Our dog loved the roaming in the gardens and adored the horse who was extremely gentle. We would highly recommend this property for Read moreboth couples and families and would love to return. Hide

Reviewed by Maureen, 21st October 2023

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Reviewed by David, 14th October 2023

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We enjoyed our stay at The Roost very much. The location was wonderful, the cottage was excellent. Everything about the accommodation was outstanding, including the lovely welcome pack.

Reviewed by Peter, 9th September 2023

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Brilliant cottage, wonderful stay at the Roost. Good location to visit Dorset and Devon. Lovely owners and great welcome pack. Will recommend to friends.

Reviewed by Antony, 2nd September 2023

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The Roost is well situated to explore Somerset, Devon and Dorset. A rural idyll. Peace and quiet personified. We loved our stay in this gorgeous property. A perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of our daily life and less than half an hour from the closest beach. The surrounding views are amazing. We would highly recommend and we will definitelRead morey be back. Hide

Reviewed by Angela, 26th August 2023

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If you are looking for an escape from reality, you have found the ideal place!!!! The owners live in very close proximity and they are truly amongst the most amazing and welcoming people that I have ever met. The standard of the property and furnishing are of a superior quality. There has been attention to detail both for guests and their 4 legged Read morefriends. The property is spacious and there is the luxury of having use of a wide area of lanes, paddocks and beautiful countryside exclusively. Hide

Reviewed by Moira, 19th August 2023

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What an outstanding place, truly lovely! Everything you need for an enjoyable stay. I would have no problem in recommending this accommodation. The area is beautiful and we made the most of our time. Forde Abbey on the door step , Glastonbury Tor an hours drive ! Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door an hours drive but extremely worthwhile! Weymouth just aRead morelong from Lulworth very pretty , Torquay and boat trip to Brixham lovely and Lyme Regis 30mins away definitely worth a trip. Would stay here again ! Hide

Reviewed by Dan, 12th August 2023

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Reviewed by Barbara, 29th July 2023

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Great location close to Crewkerne and less than an hour to Wells or Lulworth Cove. Beautiful views and so quiet. The Roost is well appointed and a lovely place to relax come rain or shine. Love the addition of the chess board.

Reviewed by Natasha, 22nd July 2023

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We had an amazing stay at the Roost! It had everything you needed and more. The house was very quirky with special unique touches. Our girls loved having Amelie the horse in the garden, this made their stay at the Roost extra special. Thank you to Lisa and John for being very welcoming and providing all the information regarding local shops and attRead moreractions. 10/10 stay at the Roost. Hide

Reviewed by Simon, 15th July 2023

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We had a great holiday but shame about the things that went wrong in the holiday home the owners were very helpful and nice and put something right

Reviewed by Adrian, 10th June 2023

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Reviewed by Jane, 15th April 2023

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Lovely house nice peaceful location

Reviewed by Liz, 7th April 2023

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Wonderful family stay for 3 nights in 5 star accommodation. The Roost is beautifully decorated, very luxurious and comfortable. The owners John and Lisa were very friendly and helpful, we will definitely be recommending friends and family.

Reviewed by Michael, 30th March 2023

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Reviewed by Alison, 24th March 2023

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This property is the perfect holiday home. It is beautifully appointed and very, very comfortable. Both ourselves and our dog were made to feel very welcome.. The surrounding countryside was outstanding, with lots of walks on your doorstep. The kitchen was a delight to cook in and was well stocked with utensils, etc. A lovely place to stay.

Reviewed by Amanda, 13th March 2023

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The cottage was perfect for a little retreat to the countryside, with good links to Dorset and Devon. Lisa and John were always helpful with any queries and had thought of everything in preparation for our stay. The rooms were all luxurious and kept to a high standard, and we would love to stay here again.

Reviewed by Andrew, 11th February 2023

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My husband and I and our three daughters had a wonderful time staying at The Roost, which is a beautiful property in a beautiful and peaceful location. The house was very comfortable and well equipped. We would love to return next year, especially as our girls would like to see Amelie the horse again!

Reviewed by Annie, 22nd October 2022

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Couldnt have asked for a better stay. Wonderful hosts, ready to offer help when needed and tell our inquisitive children about the horse and cats. The cottage is decorated beautifully and it felt like a real treat to stay in such a lovely place.

Reviewed by Beverley, 15th October 2022

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Gorgeous cottage, helpful and friendly owners. We had a great time!

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