Pheasant’s roost has been recently completed to a very high quality with massive oak beams, original external stonework and fronting a quiet country lane. The cottage offers an extremely comfortable base from which to visit either the Levels, rich in social history and wildlife, the wonderful scenic Dorset countryside of Thomas Hardy or the many national trust properties close by ( Montacute, Tintinall, Barrington, Lytes Cary, Tyntesfield and Stourhead) and classic gardens ( East Lambrook, Hadspen, Hestercombe and Forde Abbey). The towns ofWeymouth, Lyme Regis and their World Heritage coastline and Georgian Bath, are all within easy driving distance, whilst cricket St Thomas Wildlife Park is but 15 minutes drive away.

Downstairs, the cottage is floored throughout in waxed oak and provides an entrance hall with a rising staircase, a comfortable sitting room, a generous and luxuriously fitted kitchen and dining room (with hob, oven, microwave, dishwasher, fridge and freezer) and a cloakroom ( with WC, walk-in shower and washer/dryer).

Upstairs there are three bedrooms, two doubles (5 feet and 4 feet 6 inches), one single bedroom and a bathroom.

Phesant's Roost is double glazed throughout, has gas central heating, colour TV, video and radio. A cot and high chair are available on request but can add a child’s bed if families do not wish their children to share a double bed.

The Cottage is approached through a fully fenced, flagstone private courtyard, with garden furniture for sunny meals in quiet seclusion. There is garage space for one car and off-road parking for another vehicle.

There are good shops in Illminster and South Petherton each about three miles away and the village has a country bus service to both towns. Car hire can be arranged. South West Trains in Crewkerne, 4 miles away.

All Children are welcome to this cottage that is rated with 4 stars in visit Britain.

Lettings from 3 pm Saturday until 10 am the following Saturday. Linen included with beds made. Dogs welcome.