48 Swain Street, Watchet - luxury coastal home

Entire home in Watchet, United Kingdom

  1. 8 guests
  2. 4 bedrooms
  3. 6 beds
  4. 4 bathrooms
Hosted by Jo
  1. Superhost
  2. 8 years hosting

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‘48 Swain Street’ a coastal holiday home offering style and luxury, whilst remaining a cosy place to relax with feet up on the sofa. 4 roomy bedrooms with comfy beds, all with ensuites (slipper bath and walkin shower). 2 of the bedrooms super king beds (or twins on request), 2 of the bedrooms king beds. In the centre of Watchet harbour old town (between Quantock Hills and Exmoor), a short stroll to the inspiring East Quay gallery and 2 fossil laden beaches.
3 night stay, same price as 2 night

The space
‘48 Swain Street’ is a character property that has been carefully designed to offer comfortable, relaxing and informal style. A unique holiday home that’s a bit special. Perfect to share with family and friends. We want you to treasure your time here, in a holiday home environment that’s a treat, not just somewhere to get a good nights kip.

The house sleeps 8, two of the bedrooms can be arranged as twin single beds upon request.

The accommodation

The four roomy bedrooms all benefit from an ensuite slipper bath and walk in shower, an indulgent space to unwind, perfect after a day walking on Exmoor, the Quantock Hills or the beach. Within each room is a dressing area with wardrobe and dressing table, a television and hairdryer facilities. Each room is graced with a mural, pictures from the National or Portrait galleries. All the rooms have comfy beds, with white ‘high quality’ linen. Two of the rooms have king size beds the other two super king size which can be arranged as twins upon request when booking.

The ground floor has a well-equipped kitchen perfect for preparing a special dinner, baking cakes or simply a snack. There is a kitchen table at one end (I find this a perfect spot to enjoy a morning cup of tea whilst planning the day ahead) and a range cooker at the other, very useful if you’re cooking for eight or more. Appliances include a washer/dryer, dishwasher and fridge freezer. There’s also a good selection of cook books if you need inspiration, and useful items for days out such as flasks and picnic hampers.

Across from the Kitchen is the sitting/dining room. A lovely sociable room, with the feature of the original shop window, the lower windows are frosted for privacy, but you can still discreetly watch the world go by out of the upper windows. The dining table comfortably seats eight, perfect for long evening meals with friends or family. At the opposite end of the room are two, four seater sofas and a couple of armchairs, a perfect spot to put your feet up and relax after a day exploring. There’s a good stock of books and board games, a smart TV with freeview and a playstation 4 with a selection of games to suit all.

Parking is 20m down the road in the Swain Street car park, there are electric charging points here too. You can park outside the house to unload luggage.

Some guests enjoy having a special meal cooked for them in the house whilst staying, as an alternative to going out to a restaurant. If you would like a private chef to cook you a meal during your stay please ask for details.

It should be noted that there is no garden, this has never presented a problem to us or our guests as we're in the heart of Watchet, where you just walk outside the door to enjoy the towns atmosphere. We're quite fond of watching the sun go down at the harbour.

Children
We feel this holiday home is better suited to older children, teens and adults, we wouldn’t dream of turning away younger children (toddlers), but the home has not been designed for them in mind, we just wouldn’t want them (or you) to be disappointed.

Dogs
This is a very dog friendly area (many shops welcome well behaved dogs inside), the coastal and moorland walks are a dogs dream. We welcome up to two well behaved dogs, it should be noted that we do not have a garden, this works fine with our dog as we just take her up onto the cliffs first thing (literally a 2 minute walk away) and then she's out with us exploring during the day. We would ask that dogs are not left alone in the house and that they remain downstairs. If you've a sofa dog, please bring dog blankets for the sofa. There is an additional charge of £20 per dog, please mention when booking if you plan to being your dog.

Guest access
Guests can access all areas apart from a 1st floor store cupboard.

What this place offers

Shared beach access
Kitchen
Wifi
Pets allowed
TV

6 nights in Watchet

3 Feb 2023 - 9 Feb 2023

Rated 4.97 out of 5 from 59 reviews.

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Where you’ll be

Watchet, Somerset, United Kingdom
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Neighbourhood highlights

Watchet is a small harbour town packed with character. A good selection of pubs and restaurants, a supermarket, and good range of independent shops all within walking distance. Beaches to explore, museums to visit, a steam railway and station and the East Quay gallery. Exmoor and the Quantock hills are just a short drive away.

Meet your host

Superhost
368 reviews
4.98 out of 5 average rating
8 years of hosting
Lives in Collier Street, United Kingdom
Mum to three boys, a horticulture therapist and keen gardener.

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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in after 16:00
Checkout before 10:00
8 guests maximum
Safety & property
Carbon monoxide alarm
Smoke alarm
Potential for noise