What a joy, two days in the annex at Halse Water. If you fancy a load of pampering this is the place. Perfect in all areas. As for the owners Pauline and Barry, you couldn't have more thoughtful and attentive hosts. We enjoyed home cooked breakfast and dinner, delicious. We met the pigs, chickens and ducks they were friendly too.... More

After driving through many typical narrow hedgerow lined roads, our first glimpse of Halse Water Cottage took our breath away. The buildings and the property complement each other perfectly. We were met in the yard by Barry and Pauline as we interrupted their yard work. We were then invited into the house and shown to our rooms and were so... More

What a gem - I really cannot speak highly enough of Halse Water Cottage. It's a superb Bed and Breakfast. I stayed in the main house, which is a quite stunning – a quintessentially English chocolate box thatched cottage and a sight for sore eyes after far too many hours of motorway driving. My room was large, scrupulously clean, bright... More

my partner bought a weekend away in this beautiful thatched (annexe) cottage for Chrismas 2012. to be enjoyed in April 2013. It was a very quiet, away from it all, weekend where the only sound you heard when you awoke was the birds. Perfect. The acomodation was very well equipped , warm, very clean and just right for two.The local... More

My family and our Australian relatives home from a fantastic break at this beautiful thatched cottage. The rooms very clean and the breakfast and dinners exceptional. The hosts are very good, attentive but also leave you alone to do your own thing. Very near to Taunton, set in a lovely village surrounded by countryside. Definitely a place to visit and... More

Have just returned from a two day stay at this little gem. Position and cleanliness could not have been bettered . The hosts were very friendly and the' chocolate box' house and gardens idyllic.We enjoyed walking in the Quantocks and visiting Exmoor. Despite my husband initially poo-pooing going in a hot tub, an alien concept for both of us, we... More

We have just returned from a 3 night short break at this lovely cottage in Halse, Somerset. We stayed in the annexe which had everything and more needed for a truly relaxing stay, even some delicious homemade cakes awaiting us on arrival.The bed was extremely comfortable and there is plenty of storage space for clothes etc. You even have free... More

Just returned from a fantastic 4 day break after staying in the annexed which is absolutely ideal in every respect. The hot tub is a must absolutely superb sipping chambers watching the stars all at -2 centigrade outside......it is that good. Only thing to better that was the hospitality of Barry and his delicious country fayre....again not to be missed.... More

Myself and my partner claire have just enjoyed another relaxing weekend away in this idylic little cottage in Taunton, we stayed last year in April for our anniversary and just couldn't think of anywhere else we would rather go, than back to what we call our little bit of heaven. The owner's are lovely and Barry cannot do enough to... More