Thatched cottages have a certain romance – the charm of a bygone age. You could rent a thatched country cottage as a holiday home in Somerset if you like the idea of a character cottage, cosy rooms, oak beams and perhaps a cottage garden. Some of these old cottages have been renovated and converted into holiday accommodation of a very good standard, Although the building and appearance may be old, the plumbing, bathrooms and kitchen will be modern and efficient.
The best thatched holiday home sin Somerset stand in secluded positions in the countryside. A dawn chorus will wake you every morning, sit in the secluded garden to watch the visiting birds and other wildlife. You could eat breakfast out there or have a barbecue, just book a thatched cottage that has a garden with furniture and BBQ.
The bedrooms are likely to be under the eaves and have slightly sloping ceilings but often that just adds to the romance. View our collection of thatched country cottages in Somerset that can be rented a week at a time.