The Tallet Holiday Cottage
Tallet is an old Somerset word meaning hayloft and so the name of this cottage reflects its original purpose.
It was converted from a bakehouse and hayloft in 1995 and today provides very comfortable self catering accommodation.
Many original features have been preserved, including the stone staircase, flagstone flooring, the bakehouse oven door and an inglenook fireplace.
Adjacent to Clanville Manor farmhouse, The Tallet is situated on a working farm. The secluded setting is idyllic and peaceful, but the busy town of Castle Cary is just 2 miles away.
Accommodation
The maximum occupancy is 4 adults and up to 2 children and there are 2 bedrooms:
- Double bedded room [plus additional child's bed if required]
- Children's room with full sized bunk beds [accommodates 2]
Perfect for families with young children, the cottage is equipped with stair gates at both the top and bottom of the staircase, along with a cot and high chair.
There is also a cupboard full of children's toys and board games, a flatscreen LCD television with digital 'Freeview' channels and a DVD / Video player. New! There is now - WiFi internet access - available in the Tallet Holiday Cottage.
The bathroom has a power shower over a small bath.
The kitchen provides all essential modern facilities - it is equipped with a full sized oven and microwave, a dishwasher, a freezer, a kettle and a toaster.
A washing machine and tumble drier are available in the farmhouse utility room.
There is a 'real flame' oil stove in the inglenook fireplace which provides a cosy way to heat the downstairs, as well as heating the upstairs radiators and hot water. All electricity and oil is included in your rent.
There is also a cupboard full of children's toys and board games, a colour television and video recorder - both with remote control.
The back door of the property opens onto a stone terrace and the walled garden is the perfect place to relax in fine weather, with a heated swimming pool available in June, July and August.
Food and Drink
We encourage you to buy local food when you are staying at The Tallet or in Lone Oak Cottage. Before your visit you may like to order food from our local Farmers Market site - www.sfmdirect.co.uk - this carries a very wide range of items and the prices are competitive.
Usual latest order time via the Farmer's Market website is 8am on Tuesday morning for delivery on Thursday but this may vary at Christmas and Easter so please check at the time of ordering, especially if you are buying perishable items. If you put a note to indicate that you will be staying at Clanville Manor, they will deliver to the farmhouse and we shall make sure that it is ready in your fridge or freezer for your arrival.
We shall lay a tray of tea and homemade cake for your arrival, and there will also be a small selection of local foods or drink for you to try, depending on the season.
In Castle Cary there are good quality butchers, delicatessens and shops including a wonderful store selling home-made dishes and treats to take away - give the cook a holiday too!
Further variety is provided by 2 Chinese take aways, 2 fish and chip shops, a Thai restaurant and other pubs and restaurants within the locality.
Rates and Availability
Please see - rates - page for details of availability and tariff.
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Other Information
- Please note that smoking is not permitted inside the cottage.
- English Tourism Council 4 Stars.
- Bed linen [except cot bedding] and towels [except swimming towels] are provided.
- Pets are not allowed [except assistance dogs].