Lakeside Mews

A picturesque lodge situated on the first floor above an oak frame triple garage, in a beautiful quiet country location 2 mins off the M5, junction 26. No light pollution, great for star gazing. A perfect stop off on your way to Cornwall. Situated in a small gated community with many countryside walks and close to the small town of Wellington and Taunton. Local attractions include Sheppy’s Cider, West Somerset Steam Railway, Somerset Cricket Ground, Hestercombe Gardens, Knightshayes Court. Please stay within the immediate space around Lakeside Mews and the main driveway in and out. There is a bench on the front lawn, by the entrance to the drive and a table and double seat adjacent to Lakeside Mews for your use. Unfortunately the lake, tennis court and oak walk are all part of the community and private property and therefore cannot be used. You can however walk up the main drive and out through the gates. You will be provided with a key fob to access the electric gates. They automatically open on exit whilst driving but require the fob if walking. We live next door and can be contacted at all times if required. A full list of numbers and addresses is available in the house manual. We will leave you to your own devices but we are always on hand to help. We are only 2 mins from the motorway but we hear and see very little traffic. Our entrance is down a country lane and a long drive, enclosed by electric gates . There are 4 lodges in a 5 acre plot of both woodland and gardens. There is a lake and tennis court, unfortunately both are for private use only however you can see the lake from your bedroom window. It is a very quiet , peaceful and tranquil place to live. There are no street lamps and it is dark at night, so the stars are easy to spot. There are some lovely country pubs and restaurants within easy driving distance and many beautiful walks just outside the perimeter where you can walk safely across fields for many miles with views of the Blackdown hills and the Wellington monument. As we are quite secluded, some mode of transport is recommended. There are no local bus services within the vicinity but there is a good and reliable taxi service. Should you be looking to go out for a special meal and would like Ken, your host to drop and/or collect you, within the Wellington area, he is more than happy to discuss this with you and only requests a small donation to a local dementia charity. We have one friendly Burmese cat, a cream coloured one called Henley plus numerous guinea fowl, ducks and Moorhen who roam the gardens. There is a wealth of amazing bird life including both lesser spotted and green woodpeckers. Please note no smoking or vaping inside the accommodation or in the surrounding area e.g. garden or outside front door . Thank you.