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The Old Reading Rooms, 10 Silver Street, Wiveliscombe, Somerset, TA4 2PA
Description of the self catering
The Old Reading Rooms is a Grade II Listed townhouse in the small Somerset town of Wiveliscombe that provides spacious accommodation for up to 4 guests over three floors, plus a courtyard. It is a building believed to date back to 1887 to commemorate the Golden Jubilee of Queen Victoria. Originally divided into two ground floor reading rooms and a first floor billiard room and snuggery, the property has been tastefully and effectively updated to provide holiday accommodation that combines an abundance of character and heritage with the convenience of all-new modern fittings and furnishings.
2 bedrooms (one first floor king-sized double and one galleried twin with superb views, accessible by large spiral staircase)
Spacious ground floor kitchen/dining area with high ceiling, cornices, stained glass windows, and attractive timbered floor. Kitchen well equipped with all-new appliances including fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher, microwave, coffee machine, kettle, and toaster, plus a variety of cookware, utensils, cutlery, crockery, and glasses
Ground floor cloakroom and rear porch with courtyard access
Ground floor walk-in shower with hand basin and separate toilet
Magnificent first floor double storey lounge containing television with full Sky package
First floor family bathroom with bath, toilet, and hand basin
Bed linen, duvets, blankets, and towels provided. (Please bring own beach towels for day trip use)
Hair dryer, iron and ironing board provided
Fibre optic super-fast broadband wifi, gas-fired central heating, and electricity included in cost
Pets welcome (max. 2, supplement of £15 per dog)
Check-in from 4pm, check-out by 10am
Best Features
- Private enclosed courtyard with outside table and chairs
- Location in small town of Wiveliscombe, 9 miles west of Taunton, is ideally placed for exploring local Brendon Hills, Quantocks (an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty), and Exmoor National Park, whilst also offering a bustling assortment of pubs, restaurants, and independent shops
- Allocated off-street parking space for one vehicle 50 metres from the front door, plus free parking for 30 minutes on roadside outside property and two free car parks within 5 minutes walk
Sleeps: 4
Pets: Yes
Contact Details
Contact Name: The Best of Exmoor
Telephone: 0117 3180763
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