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Chard, self-catering holiday cottages, barns, rural retreats and lodges to rent in Somerset, England

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Chard 20 miles away

Cossington Park Estate,

Cossington, Somerset, England
sleeps  26 sleeps 26
9 bedrooms 9 bedrooms
7 bathrooms 7 bathrooms
6 dogs welcome  6 dogs
family friendly family friendly

A gold award winning country house in the Somerset countryside with beautiful gardens and playing fields and table tennis room, sleeps up to 22 in 6 bedrooms in the main house and 3 bedrooms in the adjoining annexe, benefiting from an excellent location only 5 miles from Bridgwater and 11 miles from Burnham on Sea.

5 (5 reviews)
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Gold Award Winning CottageDigital TVDishwasherWashing machineMicrowaveGames roomFree WifiEnclosed GardenParking
7 nights from £2825
Next available: 25 Oct - 3 nights
Special Offer: 22 Oct - 6 nights
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Chard 6 miles away

Weathervane Cottage,

Honiton, Devon, England
sleeps  5 sleeps 5
3 bedrooms 3 bedrooms
1 bathrooms 1 bathroom
2 dogs welcome  2 dogs
family friendly family friendly

Three bedroom character cottage, both family-friendly and pet-friendly, with own garden in a peaceful location by the Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with the Jurassic coast just a short drive away.

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7 nights from £525
Next available: 21 Oct - 7 nights
Special Offer: 26 Oct - 14 nights
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Chard 6 miles away

Apple Loft at Twistgates Farm Cottages,

Honiton, Devon, England
sleeps  2 sleeps 2
1 bedrooms 1 bedroom
1 bathrooms 1 bathroom
no dogs allowed No pets

Apple Loft is a stylish romantic holiday home, perfect for 2 with wonderful tree top views of the Devonshire Hills and a lovely location amongst gorgeous countryside at Twistgates Farm, just 30 minutes’ drive from the Jurassic Coast.

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7 nights from £425
Next available: 19 Oct - 7 nights
Special Offer: 19 Oct - 7 nights
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Chard 8 miles away

The Barn with hot tub,

Taunton, Somerset, England
sleeps  6 sleeps 6
3 bedrooms 3 bedrooms
2 bathrooms 2 bathrooms
no dogs allowed No pets
family friendly family friendly

Stylish 3 bedroom barn conversion with its own bubbly hot tub and enclosed garden area, set on a working Somerset Cider Farm, ideal for a relaxing break in the Somerset countryside with the coast within reach for days out.

4.8 (5 reviews)
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7 nights from £1750
Next available: 13 Oct - 7 nights
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Chard 20 miles away

Park Cottage at Cossington Park,

Cossington, Somerset, England
sleeps  6 sleeps 6
3 bedrooms 3 bedrooms
2 bathrooms 2 bathrooms
2 dogs welcome  2 dogs
family friendly family friendly

Get away for a relaxing break at this lovely 3 bedroom luxurious holiday cottage, set within the beautiful grounds of Cossington Park, close to the Polden Hills and Somerset Levels, and just 20 minutes’ drive from Burnham on Sea on the coast, with its own private cottage garden plus shared access to children’s play facilities (swing and wooden play-fort) along with access to a table tennis room, this is a great place to stay for families or up to 6 friends.

4.6 (5 reviews)
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Gold Award Winning CottageDigital TVDishwasherWashing machineMicrowaveGames roomFree WifiEnclosed GardenParking
7 nights from £896
Next available: 17 Oct - 3 nights
Special Offer: 17 Oct - 14 nights
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Chard 6 miles away

Meadow Cottage,

Honiton, Devon, England
sleeps  4 sleeps 4
2 bedrooms 2 bedrooms
2 bathrooms 2 bathrooms
2 dogs welcome  2 dogs
family friendly family friendly

Secluded 2 bedroom country cottage with meadow views, exposed wooden beams, character features and a lovely garden located by the Blackdown Hills in Devon with the Jurassic Coast close by, both family-friendly and dog-friendly.

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7 nights from £525
Next available: 15 Oct - 7 nights
Special Offer: 19 Oct - 7 nights
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Chard 6 miles away

Garden Cottage at Twistgates Farm Cottages,

Honiton, Devon, England
sleeps  3 sleeps 3
1 bedrooms 1 bedroom
1 bathrooms 1 bathroom
1 dog welcome  1 dog
family friendly family friendly

One bedroom stone-built country cottage with its own garden, situated by the Blackdown Hills in Devon with the Jurassic Coast easily accessible for days out, ideal for romantic breaks or for small family holidays with its large bedroom offering enough room for an extra child's bed to be added.

0 ( reviews)
country views
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Digital TVDishwasherWashing machineMicrowaveFree WifiEnclosed GardenParking
7 nights from £425
Next available: 18 Oct - 3 nights
Special Offer: 18 Oct - 3 nights
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Chard 8 miles away

The Granary with own hot tub,

Taunton, Somerset, England
sleeps  5 sleeps 5
2 bedrooms 2 bedrooms
3 bathrooms 3 bathrooms
no dogs allowed No pets
family friendly family friendly

The Granary is a stunning barn conversion with a private hot tub and enclosed garden area, set in the idyllic Somerset countryside on a working Somerset cider farm, and is a great place to relax and unwind on holiday.

4.8 (5 reviews)
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7 nights from £1425
Next available: 14 Oct - 4 nights
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Chard 13 miles away

Beside the Sea,

Eype, Dorset, England
sleeps  4 sleeps 4
2 bedrooms 2 bedrooms
1 bathrooms 1 bathroom
no dogs allowed No pets
family friendly family friendly

Tucked away on the Eypes Mouth Chalet Park in Eype, Dorset is this wonderful, two-bedroom chalet, Beside the Sea.

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7 nights from £609
Next available: 26 Oct - 7 nights
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Chard 19 miles away

Smokeham Farm,

West Bagborough, Somerset, England
sleeps  20 sleeps 20
9 bedrooms 9 bedrooms
9 bathrooms 9 bathrooms
2 dogs welcome  2 dogs
family friendly family friendly

Fantastic large holiday house for groups of up to 20 friends or family, complete with games room, warm bubbly private hot tub, luxurious interior and countryside views, set in the Quantock Hills just 20 minutes' drive from the coast.

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7 nights from £4385
Next available: 12 Oct - 7 nights
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Chard 9 miles away

Millers Cottage,

Beaminster, Dorset, England
sleeps  3 sleeps 3
2 bedrooms 2 bedrooms
1 bathrooms 1 bathroom
6 dogs welcome  6 dogs
family friendly family friendly

2 bedroom pet-friendly rural retreat on an organic farm in Dorset AONB, with enclosed garden, fishing close by and onsite shared games room with coarse fishing for carp, perch, bream and tench.

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7 nights from £430
Next available: 12 Oct - 7 nights
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Chard 9 miles away

Higher Burrow Farmhouse,

Kingsbury Episcopi, Somerset, England
sleeps  17 sleeps 17
7 bedrooms 7 bedrooms
5 bathrooms 5 bathrooms
1 dog welcome  1 dog
family friendly family friendly

Large 7 bedroom country house with the wow-factor in Somerset, enjoy country views and luxurious spacious accommodation with a country twist, as well as a beautiful garden and 2 private hot tubs outdoors, just 18 miles from Glastonbury.

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7 nights from £3375
Next available: 12 Oct - 6 nights
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Chard 19 miles away

Rock Farm,

Taunton, Somerset, England
sleeps  14 sleeps 14
7 bedrooms 7 bedrooms
5 bathrooms 5 bathrooms
2 dogs welcome  2 dogs
family friendly family friendly

Beautiful thatched self-catering farmhouse with a total of 7 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms (with 4 bedrooms in the main house and 3 in the annexe) sleeping up to 14 offering stylish and luxurious accommodation combined with beautiful original features, with a fantastic 8 seater private hot tub with wonderful countryside views and a games room, fabulous holiday home for families and groups of friends looking to enjoy a special holiday in the West Country.

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7 nights from £2895
Next available: 14 Oct - 4 nights
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Chard 14 miles away

Foxhill Lodge,

Blackborough, Devon, England
sleeps  10 sleeps 10
5 bedrooms 5 bedrooms
3 bathrooms 3 bathrooms
no dogs allowed No pets
family friendly family friendly

Looking for a 5 bedroom holiday home in Devon with the wow factor? Stylish and beautifully decorated with the added bonus of an outdoor swimming pool, a private hot tub, a children's play area with swings, slide and climbing area, views out over the Blackdown Hills, plus an outdoor BBQ lodge, Foxhill Lodge sleeps up to 8 people and is bound to impress.

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TVDishwasherWashing machineMicrowavePrivate Outdoor Hot TubHeated poolFree WifiEnclosed GardenParking
7 nights from £2050
Next available: 21 Oct - 7 nights
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Chard 14 miles away

Wayside House,

Cullompton, Devon, England
sleeps  13 sleeps 13
5 bedrooms 5 bedrooms
3 bathrooms 3 bathrooms
no dogs allowed No pets
family friendly family friendly

Stunning gold award winning, 5 star rated country house in Devon boasting a swimming pool, a private hot tub and games room along with views of the Culm Valley and Blackdown Hills, ideal for big family holidays or groups of friends (hen weekend and stag weekend bookings welcome).

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7 nights from £2950
Next available: 11 Nov - 7 nights
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The country town of Chard provides an interesting and delightful base for those looking to discover some of the best that Somerset and Devon have to offer on a cottage holiday.  Chard is the most southerly town in Somerset, being close to the border with Devon. It is also the highest at 400-500 feet above sea level. Today it is a thriving town with excellent shopping and restaurant facilities.  Located inland, it is 17 miles to Taunton from Chard, 30 miles to Exeter and just 12 miles to the coast at Lyme Regis.

Advice on Cottage Holidays in Chard


Chard is a town with a rich history.  Possibly dating back to pre-historic times, there is certainly evidence of Roman occupation of the area that is only a few miles from the Fosse Way. Chard was the original seat of Cedric, the first king of Wessex, and as it is considered by some that the legend of King Arthur was based on Cedric, then surely Camelot must be close to Chard! Despite a fire that destroyed the town and led to rebuilding in the late 16th century Chard continued as a centre for cloth manufacturing cottage industries, backed by an intensity of local sheep farming, even transporting their wares to France.  Whilst on a self-catering break in this part of the West Country you can learn more and get more information about the town’s history at the Chard Museum.  

Historically, another successful, international industry for the region was cider making. In nearby Ilminster you can get a first-hand insight into the cider manufacturing process at Perry’s Cider Works and taste the results by visiting a company who specialise in cider production.
Those interested in learning about historic and religious architecture whilst on a cottage break must visit Chard’s Church of St. Mary the Virgin, rebuilt in the 15th century but with parts dating back to the 11th century. Another must visit place with historical interest is Forde Abbey and Grange. Founded in 1146, it was recognised as one of the most important Cistercian monasteries in the country. Nowadays it is a big tourist attraction with state rooms, beautiful gardens and numerous children’s activities. More of the town’s historic past is on view in Goldworthy House, Chard’s museum that includes an exhibition of John Stringfellow, a local precision engineer who went on to become the inventor of powered flying machines.

For more information about what Chard has to offer locally and further afield whilst on a self-catering holiday, head for the town’s Tourist Information Centre where you can get some friendly advice and pick up some free leaflets.  If you have been to Chard and have some recommendations get in touch with us and let us know.

Just a mile from the town centre and appealing to bird watchers, fishing enthusiasts, dog walkers and lovers of nature alike is the Chard Reservoir Nature Reserve. It must be Chard’s best kept secret as it is so well hidden that many visitors to the town are unaware of its existence. So for a bit of peace, quiet and reflection you know where to go when you’re visiting this part of the West Country.  Whatever the type of self-catering accommodation you are seeking, we trust that you will enjoy browsing through the options that we feature.

Whether you choose to book a holiday cottage in Chard, an apartment, a lodge or another type of self-catering holiday accommodation, we hope you have your best holiday yet in Somerset.

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