Tucking Mill View, luxury self-catering cottage, 12 mins Bath Centre | Bath
Awards and Accreditations
TUCKING MILL VIEW FOR RELAXING RURAL LUXURY
Tucking Mill View is a luxury self-catering cottage with outstanding views over the Midford/Tucking Mill valley, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty all on one level. A real home from home, this self-catering cottage is ideal for those holidaymakers who wish to combine the country with the city…
Newly renovated and maintained to the highest standard Tucking Mill View has been awarded the coveted 4 Star Gold Award for Exceptional Accommodation and Welcome by Visit England.
TUCKING MILL VIEW
ACCOMMODATION
The single storey luxury self-catering cottage is 66 metres square…with a large open plan sitting room, with a 3 seater sofa and a snuggle sofa (which can double as a single sofa bed) and a modern fully equipped kitchen with washing machine and full size dishwasher.
The calmly appointed bedroom in cream and turquoise has a luxury 1400 sprung king sized bed, with top quality Egyptian cotton bed linen. The only noise likely to waken you are the owls in the tree tops.
For those balmy evenings, the private patio overlooking the valley is an ideal spot ..with a stone built barbecue and table and chairs you can enjoy every meal without being disturbed.
Being so close to Bath, Tucking Mill View is the perfect balance for relaxing and unwinding as well as exploring the beauties of the Bath and wandering in the Somerset and Wiltshire countryside.
As well as the gold Award for exceptional welcome, Visit England have also awarded the cottage the Cyclists’ and Walkers’ Welcome Awards and the cottage is an ideal centre for waling and cycling, particularly with he newly opened Two Tunnel Route into Bath..Sustrans 24 which passes by the cottage.
AROUND AND ABOUT
This secluded hamlet takes its name from the process of ‘tucking’ ,a process for cleansing wool, was undertaken. Being halfway between the historic villages of Midford and Monkton Combe, Tucking Mill benefits from access to two independent gastro pubs both within a 15 minute walk along the lanes, serving delicious home cooked food at evening and lunch times. The famous community pub, the Packhorse in South Stoke is a lovely 30 minute walk up the valley.
MEDIA FACILITIES
Facilities include free wifi , iPod docking station, flatscreen TV and DVD in the living room.
Being so close to Bath, Tucking Mill View is the perfect balance for relaxing and unwinding as well as exploring the beauties of the Bath and wandering in the Somerset and Wiltshire countryside.
PARKING
Free private parking space for 2 cars is provided immediately outside the entrance to the cottage.
REWARD CARD
The benefits of the Reward Card with special discounts and extras like 3 hours for 2 in the Thermal span and 10% off entrance to the Roman Baths are available to all guests. Just look at the Reward website for more details.
ABOUT TUCKING MILL SELFCATERING
Tucking Mill view is one of the five 4 Star Luxury Gold properties int he Tucking Mill Self Catering portfolio owned by Michael and Ann. There are tow apartness in the city centre – the Old smithy Loft and No 2 Hedgemead court and a further two cottages in the vicinity of Tucking Mill, Midford….Brooks’ View and Fishermen’s Retreat, in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
THOSE LOOKING AFTER YOU
The property is managed by the Family Team ..with Ann who has a background in hospitality and done much travelling, Michael who built the barbecues and cares of the birds and the gardens and Head Housekeepr Nikki, the team will do its utmost to ensure you enjoy your stays. You will also likely meet Rob our invaluable man of all trades. We all hope you enjoy your stay.
2 in the double bedroom but a further single on the snuggle bed in the sitting room or a Z bed
King sized double bed, dressing table, wardrobe with iron and ironing board, chest of drawers and 2 bedside cabinets.
Large walking shower with drench shower. WC and hand basin Egyptian cotton towels
The kitchen is fully equipped. clothes washer, dishwasher, coffeemaker, toaster as well as an electric oven, microwave, fridge , freezer, breakfast crockery and standard crockery are all provided. Basic starter pack includes coffee, tea , milk, sugar, salt and pepper. Cleaning materials are also provided.
Media facilities include free Wifi throughout, iPod charger, DVD player, flatscreen TV downstairs. Lovely local walks and cycle rides being on Sustrans 24. Books, DVDs and plenty of leaflets on things to do in the cottage. Historic area being the home of William smith, the father of English Geology.
All utilities and tax included. Egyptian cotton linen and towels provided. There is also a wood burning stove with logs. Washing up liquid, tea towels & loo rolls also provided.
Parking for 2 cars no problem just outside the gate
No smoking
Babes in arms and over 5s. Please bring your own travel cot
Sorry..much as we love them no pets due to local wildlife
Bristol Airport, Heathrow, Gatwick
Co-op on Summer Lane, Darling Deli, Sainsbury's and Tesco Express
Wheelwrights in Monkton Combe, Hope & Anchor in Miford, PackHorse in Southstoke.
William Smith, the Father of English Geology, lived in one of the houses in Tucking Mill. Simon Winchester wrote the Map that changed the World about Smith’s original work in this field which even today is used as the geological basis for surveys. Examples of the strata are to be found on the Sustrans cycle path just behind the cottage. Ann can provide further info in interested.
There is a lovely reservoir also on the other side..do wander there and see the bats and birds in the evening. You might even catch sight of a cormorant fishing the large carp.
Being on Sustrans 24 means you can walk into Bath through the Two Tunnels or even cycle and there are endless walks around. You can walk to the 2 local pubs within 15 mins..and other further away.
Beng on 12 minutes from Bath means there is no excuse not to visit all the historic beauties but many guests find they just love the peace and quiet at Tucking Mill.
Close by there is the lovely National Trust garden of Prior Park, and going in the opposite direction, the Saxon village of Bradford on Avon, the film location of Lacock (Harry Potter, Mansfield Park amongst many others) and even Stone Henge is within 45 minutes drive.
For the children, Longleat with its fabulous animals and lovely house is only 20 minutes distant.
No 1 Tucking Mill Cottages, Midford, Bath BA2 7 DB
Ann Stewart
00 44 7900 570037
holidays@tuckingmill.com
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Special Offers
- 3 nights or longer: Enjoy a free bottle of Casa Valduga sparkling wine on arrival, the perfect way to kick-back and relax. 5% off your stay and all the benefits of the Bath Reward Card.
- 7 nights or longer: Get all the above plus 10% off your stay and enjoy your ideal getaway for less this year.
We can’t wait to welcome you to our holiday lets.
