Shillings Cottage is a tranquil hideaway, lying within the folds of the beautiful Blackdown Hills.


These picturesque hills straddle the border of Somerset and Devon. They are designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.


Our detached pretty cottage is hidden at the end of a secluded drive. It is set in an idyllic six acres of sheltered gardens and orchards, a field away from the nearest country lane, and looks out over the peaceful Culm Valley.





The cottage is tastefully decorated, featuring contemporary works by renowned local artists and potters including Nicola Werner. Visitors have exclusive use of the owners’ heated swimming pool. A short walk away lies the village of Hemyock with its Castle, shops, take away, excellent pub, Post Office, tennis courts, bowling green, dispensing surgery and garage.

Shillings cottage is the one and only holiday cottage, and shares the gardens and grounds with the resident owners. Much of this is a beautiful private garden. Here and there among the well-stocked borders and in sheltered spots are seats from which to relish the sense of peace and enjoy far reaching views. The entire garden is surrounded by meadows.

If you wander down to the pond you can sit and watch the ducks, geese and dragonflies. Look out for roe deer, herons and rabbits, listen for sounds of pheasants and the cries of buzzards as they circle overhead.

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