Plum Cottage
ID: S1330682
- Bedrooms 2
- ・ Sleeps 3
- ・ Pets 1
Guests say
Plum Cottage in Castle Cary receives high praise for its peaceful setting, charming character, and excellent location close to shops, eateries, and scenic walks. Guests consistently mention the cottage’s cleanliness, comfort, and well-equipped nature, with a lovely garden and summer house as highlights. While some note steep stairs, a compact bathroom, and remote parking, these are generally outweighed by the cottage’s homely feel and the welcoming atmosphere of the town. Occasional thoughtful touches are appreciated, though not always present. Overall, guests express a strong desire to return and recommend the property.
Multiple reviews highlight the cottage as very clean, tidy, and well maintained. Only one review mentions damp and humidity issues, but this is outweighed by the majority of positive comments.
The location is frequently described as perfect, peaceful, and convenient for exploring Castle Cary and the wider area. Proximity to shops, pubs, and attractions is a recurring positive theme.
Guests find the cottage comfortable, cosy, and spacious, with good beds and a homely atmosphere. Some mention steep stairs and a snug bathroom, but overall comfort is highly rated.
The cottage is generally considered well equipped, with a lovely garden and summer house. Some guests note the lack of a coffee machine, steep stairs, and a small bathroom, but most find the facilities more than adequate for a pleasant stay.
Some guests mention thoughtful touches such as a handwritten note and a small welcome pack, but these are not consistently provided and cannot be guaranteed. A few guests would have appreciated more personal touches or basic provisions.
About this property
This charming cottage is close to Castle Cary’s town centre, with easy access to shops yet also the countryside on your doorstep!. 2 steps to entrance.
Ground Floor:
Living room: Freeview Smart TV, Electric Woodburner
Kitchen: Breakfast Area, Electric Cooker, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Washing Machine
Study.
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Bedroom 2: Single (3ft) Bed
Bathroom: Roll Top Bath With Shower Over, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet.
Gas central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Highchair. Welcome pack. Enclosed rear garden with terrace, sitting-out area, garden furniture and summer house. Public car park, free of charge. No smoking. Please note: There are 6 steps in the garden.. Plum Cottage is a wonderful home-from-home and has been lovingly furnished by the owners to ensure a comfortable stay. Packed with features, from the arches in the windows to the individual light fittings, you will find yourself spotting the little touches throughout your holiday!
On the ground floor you have the light yet cosy living room with its electric wood burner and Smart TV. A bespoke fitted kitchen with a breakfast area and all you need to prepare your meals after a day’s exploring! Off the kitchen you have a sunny study come garden room which opens up to the lovely tiered garden, a real sun-trap and has the bonus of a summerhouse at the top, the perfect spot to sit for breakfast or while you’re enjoying a glass of your favourite tipple while the sun sets on another day. Upstairs you will find the master bedroom with a king-size bed, a single bedroom and the bathroom with a beautiful claw-footed roll-top bath which has a shower over, the perfect place to unwind!
From the doorstep you can walk into the town centre or up the hill to the park and beyond across the fields. The town centre of Castle Cary is a mix of independent shops and larger stores and has multiple food outlets as well as pubs and restaurants. The magnificent Haynes Motor Museum is just 4 miles away, showcasing everything from a mini to a Formula 1 car, making a great day out for everyone!
Further afield are the larger towns of Yeovil, Glastonbury and Shaftesbury can be reached within 30 minutes and are packed with entertainment venues, shops, eateries. Glastonbury in particular is famous for its spiritual side, a walk up the Tor is a must to experience the stunning views for miles around. National Trust properties are plentiful in this area with Montacute House and Lytes Cary Manor under half an hour’s drive away.
Please note: There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.
Free WiFi
There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.
Only dogs allowed at the property.
Suitable for up to 1 pet
Nearby points of interest
- Haynes International Motor Museum
- Fleet Air Arm Museum
- Longleat Safari Park
Reviews (27)
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Deborah Williams
Gorgeous cottage in a lovely town. Thought parking might be a problem but it wasn’t. Just around the corner in Bailey Hill you can park for 2 hours free, then it’s free from 6pm to 8am so effectively you can park there from 4pm to 10am and it’s free all day on Sunday. The cottage had everything we needed, and a very cute garden. Huge comfortable bed in the main bedroom. Loved the decor and furnishings. Would happily stay there again.
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Linda Cooper
Plum cottage is cosy and comfortable and it suited us brilliantly. We were aware that you could not park immediately outside but were able to park just round the corner on Bailey hill to unload. Other nearby car parks are free and we always found a space.Castle Cary is a gem of a place with a High Street full of independent shops including two bakeries… all two minutes walk from the cottage. We loved it so much we’ve rebooked!
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Confirmed Guest
We enjoyed our stay at Plum Cottage. The cottage was comfortable, clean, well furnished. and equipped.. It has a lovely garden with a summer house. It’s a good base for exploring the area. There is no parking at the cottage but we had no problems in finding parking. The welcome pack consisted of a variety of coffee and tea, but you need to provide your own milk and biscuits.The cottage is a short walk to Castle Cary with its shops, pubs and restaurants. We eat at both The George and also the Italian and would recommend them both. We found the town very friendly.Good communication from the owners.