Wagtails Dog Friendly Cottage Somerset

29/08/2024

Feeling the love! ❤️ Another amazing review is in for our super dog-friendly cottage. We're so grateful for your kind words.

'Owner was very understanding and left a lovely welcome basket with some lovely goodies. Great property was well kitted out with everything we needed. Hot tub made the holiday that bit more relaxing.'

24/08/2024

🍎🍏 Sheppy’s Cider Farm is a must-visit for cozy vibes, amazing breakfasts and the most delicious local produce. The farm shop stock lots of locally produced goodies and homemade ciders and the cafe serves freshly baked goodies, everything is top-notch. 🇬🇧

18/07/2024

Beautiful day for walking the shady lanes on the Blackdown Hills. So many footpaths to explore - you’ll find maps in the cottage.

13/07/2024

Beautiful location - this should be fun 🤩

Don't miss Hestercombe's Fun Dog Show 2024!

Get ready for a paw-fect day out on Sunday 18th August 10am-3pm on our Orangery Lawn. Enter your furry friend in our show for just £2 per class, payable at the Ticket Office on the day.

Plus, all Dog Show ticketholders will receive FREE admission to our stunning gardens, historic house and contemporary art gallery!

https://www.hestercombe.com/whats-on/hestercombes-fun-dog-show

10/07/2024

New direct bookings website - NOW LIVE

Look on here for availability, prices and lots of into on local things to do

28/06/2024

We love the Blackdowns 🥰

Step into the Blackdown Hills at dusk for a chance to see and hear one of its most mysterious residents: the nightjar. Join Forestry England ranger for a guided walk where we hope to see and hear these fascinating birds. Booking essential. To reserve your place, please contact [email protected]

Nightjar Survey
Friday 12th July
9pm - 11pm
Staple Common, Blackdown Hills.

01/06/2024

Our fantastic local street fair is on today!

Thousands of people will flock to our town centre tomorrow for the annual Street Fair and you can see our full preview via this link: https://bit.ly/3R8qekt

19/05/2024

We have a short break available in June… Tuesday 11th to Friday 14th - message now for special price 🤩

17/05/2024

Wonderful walk along the river at Culmstock - you can park at Uffculme and follow the river to Culmstock where you can stop at the fantastic The Strand Stores for coffee, cake, brunch and more!

11/05/2024

The wonderful Culmstock Beacon - one of our favourite dog walks 🥰

Have you explored Culmstock Beacon? This wonderful, varied walk from Hemyock to the Elizabethan Beacon, is 7 miles long, but can be made shorter if you want an easier option.

Explore fields, woods and heath, with the added bonus of glorious views.

https://www.visitmiddevon.co.uk/visit-mid-devon-walking-routes/culmstock-beacon-from-hemyock/

We featured this week, along with lots of other great Mid Devon walks, in our National Walking Month blog: https://www.visitmiddevon.co.uk/explore-mid-devon-for-national-walking-month/

03/05/2024

Beautiful Bluebell walk at Langford Heathfield- we are so blessed to be right next door to this 200 reserve - there are lots of paths explore.

27/04/2024

This weeks feedback
‘We’ve already booked for next year!’ 🥰

19/04/2024

45 mins from the cottage - Budleigh Salterton has an all year round dog friendly section of beach, the Otter Estuary nature reserve is well worth an explore and the wonderful Fifty Degrees North cafe does the best coffee. To make this a longer walk you can park at Otterton and walk along the river Otter to the sea.

19/04/2024

If you are looking for somewhere for brunch locally you can’t beat Brazier Coffee Roasters (Wellington). Just a 5-10 minute drive from the cottage Braziers is housed in an old mill. Booking often not required. Dog friendly with inside and outdoor seating.

16/04/2024

This is a fantastic local event. Free vintage bus rides between Wellington and Taunton. Stopping at Sheppy’s Cider Farm.

Vintage Bus Day is back! 🚌 Sunday 2nd June.

This year the buses will be based at the old bus station in Taunton, but will be calling in to see us here on the farm. You can enjoy rides every 20 minutes from 10:00am - 4:00pm ride on the FREE Vintage buses between Taunton bus station and Wellington High Street STOPPING at Sheppy's House of Cider every 10 minutes. You can jump on and off the buses all day, so you can see all the different styles.

Our Farmshop and café will be open from 10:00am - 4:00pm if you would like to make a day of it by booking a breakfast or Sunday lunch. We will be offering cream teas, filled baguettes, tea and filtered coffee and a cake selection all from Our old rustic barn.

It should be a wheelyfun day!

06/04/2024

🏆Wagtails Dog Friendly Cottage Somerset is a winner of the Customer Choice Award 2024!
😇So complimented to have won this as it is based solely on guest reviews. This is the second year in a row Wagtails has won.
🙏Thank you to everyone who took the time to leave us a review over the last 12 months your feedback means the absolute world and I am humbled by your kindness and support.

22/03/2024

The wonderful Culmstock Beacon. One the best places for a doggy leg stretch. Park at TA21 9QH and a short climb will reward you with some beautiful views of the area. This video was made by Beckycravenphotography fantastic local photographer.

14/03/2024

Just two gaps left before the summer holidays. Snap up your break now!
Saturday 6th April - Wednesday 10th April
Monday July 1st - Friday 5th July
Message now for best prices - repeat guests get extra discount. 🤫

12/03/2024

This fantastic video from Beckycravenphotography shows off one of our favourite local dog walks - the Monument outside Wellington. It's a iconic part of our local area - often visable up on the hills and is now managed by the National Trust. Parking at TA21 9PB.

29/02/2024

A great local spot for a walk and lunch. Hestercombe Gardens welcome dogs on leads (and humans too)!

17/02/2024

35 minutes from us - well worth a visit.

Snowdrop Valley is open to visitors from Sat Jan 27th to Sun Feb 25th (9am to 4pm each day). For full details check out our events page

https://www.exmoor-nationalpark.gov.uk/exmoor-for-everyone/events/events-folder/snowdrop-valley

Photo credit: red stag safari

02/02/2024

Only three weekends left to book before Summer!
1st March
5th April
24th May
Friday check ins, Monday check out for maximum weekend fun!
Message now for prices.

30/01/2024

Did someone say 'walkies'?
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14/01/2024

Sheppy’s Cider Farm is a favourite place to visit with guests - there’s a cafe, deli, play area and beautiful orchard trails to walk. You can of course also stock up on Somerset cider! 🍺

We are delighted that now the harvest season has come and gone that we are able to welcome dogs back on to our orchards. 🐶 We would ask that dogs are please kept on leads and that you tidy up after them when necessary.

12/01/2024

‘Absolutely amazing - everything we needed and more’ - review from outgoing guests 😇

08/01/2024

Our wonderful local pub - just 5 minutes down the road (walking), dog friendly and always getting great reviews from our guests ⭐️
Thanks The Martlet Inn we’re so lucky to have you 🥰

The sun shone, inside and out today!

Delicious food, good beer and the best people!

Chase away those post Christmas blues with us The Martlet.

Food available daily.

Bar open 11am - 11pm 7 days a week.

Curry Night every Tuesday 🍛

Steak Night every Thursday 🥩

Call, email or message us to book.

[email protected]
01823 401330

04/01/2024

The beautiful dog friendly Blue Anchor beach yesterday. 45 minutes from Wagtails. Plenty of free parking and oodles of space to run around. Make sure you check out the fantastic Driftwood Cafe too for fish and chips. Driftwood Cafe, Blue Anchor Bay Wagtails Dog Friendly Cottage Somersets

27/12/2023

🌞Now taking bookings for Summer 2024🌞
Wagtails Dog Friendly Cottage Somerset
🌿Big secure garden
🌭BBQ and patio for alfresco dining
⛰️Views across open countryside
🫧4 person hot tub
🛌Sleeps 5 plus cot
🛁2 bathrooms
☕️Cafe and pub within walking distance
🐾Dogs very welcome
📧Book now for your perfect summer break