“Sunnyside” is situated in the hamlet of Ford Street, which is 1.5 miles from the town of Wellington. Conveniently situated on one of the roads leading up into the Blackdown Hills, but still only 2 miles from Junction 26 of the M5 motorway, the cottage is in a rural location next to a cider orchard and near fields and country lanes.

It is in an ideal position for touring the West Country. The county town of Taunton is 7 miles away, whilst the North and South coasts can be reached by car in approx 40 minutes. The beauties of Exmoor, the Quantocks, Mendips and Brendon Hills are all within easy reach, as are the more rugged features of Dartmoor. Bristol and Bath are within an hour’s drive while to the west Plymouth, the gateway to Cornwall, can also be reached in an hour. Nearer home there are numerous attractions for the holiday maker, including pretty villages within the Blackdown Hills – an unspoilt and little known area of Somerset.


Wellington Monument

WELLINGTON
Wellington is a friendly town set in the wide valley between the beautiful Brendons and Blackdown Hills. Wellington gave its name to the famous Iron Duke, victor of the Battle of Waterloo.
A monument was erected in his honour - a 175 feet column built on the scarp edge of the Blackdown Hills which at night is an illuminated landmark for miles around. The monument has steps which can be climbed, but not for the faint hearted! Visitors are rewarded with a superb view from the Blackdown Hills, across some of Somerset's most breathtaking countryside.
The town's relaxed atmosphere can be appreciated when shopping. The main street features a range of small but diverse specialist shops - great for browsing. There are also several pubs and cafés and a beautifully restored Edwardian Park.


Taunton

TAUNTON
Taunton, the County Town of Somerset, sits in a valley at the foot of the Quantock and Blackdown Hills.
It has an intriguing selection of specialist stores complemented by the best in high street names. A newly enhanced centre, featuring wide pavements with easy car parking and numerous attractive areas, insures shopping is a pleasure. Explore Bath Place, Riverside, The Old Market Centre and the Courtyard. Browse around Taunton's Antique Market with over 130 dealers.

DIRECTIONS
Leave the M5 at Junction 26, sign posted for Wellington.  At the first roundabout take the third exit, following signs for Wellington.  At the second roundabout take the first exit onto the A38.  After about a mile take a left turning signed for Ford Street.  Stay on this road for approximately a mile.  Sunnyside is on the left side of the road, just past the phone box.  There is off road parking available. 

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Contact: Monica and Simon Spalding
msspalding@tiscali.co.uk

Self-Catering holiday cottage on the Somerset/Devon border. Available for summer and winter lets.