Title: Bramley Cottage Romantic Bolthole Sleeps 2 (Dog Friendly) Near Award Winning Pub Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=73461534&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Bramley Cottage Romantic Bolthole Sleeps 2 (Dog Friendly) Near Award Winning Pub Cottage in Ilminster with kitchen and patio ## Photo gallery for Bramley Cottage Romantic Bolthole Sleeps 2 (Dog Friendly) Near Award Winning Pub ![Smart TV, fireplace - Bramley Cottage Romantic Bolthole Sleeps 2 (Dog Friendly) Near Award Winning Pub (Ilminster)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/74000000/73470000/73461600/73461534/e07a82a0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - Bramley Cottage Romantic Bolthole Sleeps 2 (Dog Friendly) Near Award Winning Pub (Ilminster)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/74000000/73470000/73461600/73461534/6bca08d8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace - Bramley Cottage Romantic Bolthole Sleeps 2 (Dog Friendly) Near Award Winning Pub (Ilminster)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/74000000/73470000/73461600/73461534/2464fcdc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail - Bramley Cottage Romantic Bolthole Sleeps 2 (Dog Friendly) Near Award Winning Pub (Ilminster)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/74000000/73470000/73461600/73461534/ac60827e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace - Bramley Cottage Romantic Bolthole Sleeps 2 (Dog Friendly) Near Award Winning Pub (Ilminster)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/74000000/73470000/73461600/73461534/d37f493a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Located in a peaceful Somerset village, Bramley Cottage is a beautifully refurbished 17th-century thatched home offering luxurious interiors and indulgent bedding. Unwind by the cosy wood-burning stove or enjoy al fresco dining in the enclosed courtyard with outdoor table and chairs. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2592 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Free Wi-Fi - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Bramley Cottage Romantic Bolthole Sleeps 2 (Dog Friendly) Near Award Winning Pub Bramley Cottage is part of a delightful 17th century thatched home, which has recently been refurbished with the aim of providing guests with beautifully designed interiors, indulgently luxurious bedding and home furnishings along with whitewashed walls, oak doors, cosy wood burning stove, super romantic bedroom and a fabulous courtyard. Peaceful and welcoming it's a beautiful homestay you'll just love returning to at the end of the day. Set in the centre of an unspoilt Somerset village within a short walk are two gorgeous pubs serving locally sourced food and drink. Bedroom Wind up the spiral staircase to the gorgeous bedroom with a French style king-sized bed, super comfortable deep mattress, cotton bedding, and fluffy pillows, so you can settle in and truly relax. There is an en-suite cloakroom with toilet and wash hand basin. Bathroom The bathroom is on the ground floor and has a walk-in rain-head shower. Living areas The house has a dual aspect living/dining room with an inglenook fire place and wood burning stove. The sitting area has a comfortable sofa, armchair and is equipped with a 32' flatscreen TV Kitchen The kitchen is modern and well equipped with an electric two oven Esse Stove, microwave, dishwasher, a large fridge-freezer and a washer-drier. Step across the path to a small enclosed courtyard with your outdoor table and chairs for alfresco eating or just enjoying a morning coffee. No escape for your four legged friends! Dogs Up to two dogs are very welcome at Bramley Setting & local area Bramley Cottage is part of an 16th century former farmhouse. The cottage is found in the east wing of Stepps House - with the owners living in another part of the house. Situated in the heart of Broadway, a quiet Somerset village which is surrounded by fields and woods that are accessible on foot and bicycle through the myriad of local country lanes and footpaths. Nearby there are several pubs, two within a few minutes walking distance The Bell Inn, Broadway and The Five Dials at Horton. Others such as The Lord Poulett are a little further afield and well worth a visit. Barrington House, a National Trust house with gardens open to the public, is nearby, as is Forde Abbey and Montecute House There are several local cider producers whose orchards and presses are worth seeing, Perry's Cider in Dowlish Wake being one, and Julian Temperley's cider and cider brandy distillery over at Burrow Hill another. A little further away the beach at Lyme Regis and walks along the Jurassic coastline are 40mins or so to the South Guest access The house is accessed just off the A303 and has off road private parking for 1 car Keys left for you in a key safe. The owners are also available to help. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Limited on-site parking (max 1 space) - Onsite parking includes off-street options ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Freezer - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 0.5 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Wood stove ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washer/dryer ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - Up to 9 kg per pet ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In a village ### Things to do - Cycling nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; 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for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation Note from host: Fully enclosed courtyard ### Children and extra beds This property does not allow children ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area Located in Ilminster, this cottage is in a rural area. The Warehouse Theatre and Chard Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Bray's Cider & Farm Shop and Cricket St Thomas Golf Course. East Lambrook Manor Gardens and AJ'z Activity Centre are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like cycling. 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Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Bramley Cottage Romantic Bolthole Sleeps 2 (Dog Friendly) Near Award Winning Pub Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 5 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Wayne J. 17 May 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent break. Lovely rental cottage. Well thought through conversion with perfect amenities. Comfortable lounge well equipped kitchen and shower room. Bedroom spacious with an en-suite toilet. Both my wife and I slept well during our stay. I’d highly recommend staying at Bramley cottage. I will return. ##### Wayne J. Stayed 2 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David S. 11 Sept 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fabulous Cottage Beautiful property, within a lovely village. Great local pubs and people. We had a lovely few days there. Plenty to see and lots of great walks for dogs. ##### David S. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Keith G. 11 May 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very comfortable Would stay again Esay ##### Keith G. Stayed 3 nights in May 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lorraine W. 22 Apr 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful Bolt Hole From the start of booking it was clear we were in for a treat A beautiful cottage ,beautifully clean ,fashioned and very well thought out ,with everything we needed for our stay .Glenda was at hand if we needed anything but to be honest we didn't as stated above was alreafy thete for us. The area was great to explore from south coast to north ,very central ly located Thankyou for an amazing stay Andy & Lorraine Wheeler ##### Lorraine W. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tristan W. 23 Jan 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely getaway to relax Easy and smooth ##### Tristan W. 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