We have done our best to ensure this is an accurate statement of the facilities at all of our self-catering properties.
Local Medical Information
Combe Down Surgery, The Avenue, Combe Down is 10 minutes away by car. Tele number 01225 837171 or 832226. The closest pharmacy is Lloyds, next door to the surgery tel 01225833195. Not open on Saturdays. The next closest is Dudley Taylor, 87 Bradford Road, Combe Down tel 01225 833640. The local dentist is Combe Down Dental Practice, 8 Combe Road 01225 834447.
Midford Local Shops (20 mins walking, 10 mins by car)
These are to be found on Combe Down along the Avenue. There is a very good delicatessen, Darling Deli (shuts at 4pm), and an 8 till Late Co-op, newsagent etc. National Chains: There is a Tesco on the Frome Road attached to the Esso petrol station (5 mins by car) and just around the corner there is a large Sainsbury’s. Please support our local shops if you can.
Smoking
All our properties are strictly non-smoking both internally and externally.
Tucking Mill View
1 Tucking Mill Cottages, Midford, Bath BA2 7DB
Tucking Mill View has recently been refurbished. It is a single-storey annex building standing on the roadside of Tucking Mill Lane. It can be accessed from the rear on the same level as the car park. The view overlooks the private grounds of the Manor and the Midford Valley. The property is not suitable for those less able or small children. Due to local wildlife we cannot accept pets at the property.
Directions
All guests will be provided with directions but the information is available on the website. Please ring if you are lost. The station is about 3 miles away. Hourly country buses are available with the stops being a good half mile away. Fine for going into town but too far for luggage. Details available from First – Route 267 – and are to be found in the pack in the View. For taxis ring Abbey Taxis 01225 444444. Both are based in the city centre.
Arrival and Car Parking Facilities
The rear of the View is on Tucking Mill Lane. The lane is a narrow single lane with passing places if you come via Monkton Combe. The lane from Midford is wider. There is adequate parking for 2 cars at the rear and entrance is via a small gate on the right hand side facing the View. The View is all on the same level as the car park. The area is well lit at night by wall mounted sensor lights all around the property.
Key Collection and Access
The door is on the valley side along a gravel path with a rope walkway.The key will be found in a wall mounted key box with a combination number provided before arrival in your confirmation email. The box is beside a wall mounted sensor light.
Entrance to Property
The door is 33” wide and 78” high with the hinge on the left. There is a single door step with door mat. The entrance is well lit by a wall mounted sensor lamp. The door opens into the sitting-room/kitchen/dining area. There is a door mat inside. The light switch is to the right. On the distressed blue cabinet to your right you will find the Welcome Pack with all the details about the View.
Sitting room/Lounge Area
The carpet is short pile terracotta with a silk rug in front of the electric‘wood-burning’ stove.The sofa is pale blue and seats three very comfortably. There is a 26” screen TV/DVD with remote control and an MP3 docking station. There is a brown sofa bed which could sleep two. Lighting is by two up-lighters with two ceiling lights. A ‘distressed’ blue desk contains local What’s On and other tourist info.Dining Area. This is contained within the sitting room area.The moveable dining table has legs on each corner and is 3 ft, high and the surface area is 63 2 by 31”. There are four upright chairs with no arms and wicker bottoms. There are a further two in the property if needed.
Kitchen Area
2.4 x 2 metres; The kitchen is equipped with electric oven (drop down door), hob, under surface fridge with freezer compartment, dishwasher and clothes washer. The work tops are 3 ft high. The sink has a single lever mixer tap. Kitchen is lit by ceiling spot lights and under cupboard lights. There is a Karndean natural wood colour laminate floor.It looks out over the garden
Bedroom
3.8 x 2.7 metres; One ground floor bedroom. Door is 26” wide. A five foot double bed 27” high 9 + 4.5 tog duvet, non allergenic. A duck feather pillow and a non allergenic pillow each. Egyptian cotton bed linen. Cream bed throw. Rug over Karndean laminate flooring. Sheepskin rugs with non-slip base. Mirror over bed 29” high x59 long. Ceiling light and two bedside lights. Walls are pale white. Wardrobe 33”x65” high, 4 drawer chest of drawers 31” high, 32“ long and 18.52 wide, and dressing table 28” high 36” long and 20 wide with mirror, all in distressed duck egg blue. Two bedside tables 2ft1” high by 142 square. Dimplex night store and panel heater. Corby trouser press.
Shower Room
2.7 x 1.85 metres; 29” door. Pale khaki green walls. Shower bay 9” high and 44” long and 28” wide. Door opening 18”. Mira 10 kw shower with white splash back. Loo 16” high and basin 31” high. Karndean laminate natural wood colour floor. Day/night screen. Towel rail; Towels – a bath towel and hand towel for each guest. Bath mat.
Patio Terrace
4.87 metres x 6.7 metres long; The patio is on a level gravel base bordered on one side by the View and the other by the canal bridge. There is a new hardwood table and four chairs with cream parasol. A barbecue set is provided. Bike storage. Bikes/golf clubs/fishing rods can be stored in the insulated heated shed at the side of the View. Cleaning materials may also be found here.
Overall security
The windows are all double glazed with individual locks. An alarm system is in place including security sensor lights.
Brooks’ View
3 Tucking Mill Cottages, Midford, Bath BA2 7DB
Brooks’ View has recently been refurbished to provide a real home from home. On two floors, Brooks’ View furnishes accommodation for 2 plus a snuggle bed for an overnight guest in the sitting room. Brooks’ View overlooks the Midford Brook and the cows meandering on the other side of the glorious Midford valley. The property is not suitable for small children or the less able due to site access. We will not accept pets at the property due to local wildlife.
Directions
All guests will be provided with directions but the information is available on the website. Please ring if you are lost. The station is about 3 miles away. Hourly country buses are available with the stops being a good half mile away. Fine for going into town but too far for luggage. Details available from First – Route 267 – and are to be found in the pack in the View. For taxis ring Abbey Taxis 01225 444444. Both are based in the city centre.
Arrival and Car Parking Facilities
Brooks’ View is to be found down a private drive off Tucking Mill Lane immediately before Tucking Mill View if coming from Monkton Combe or after if coming from Midford. The lane is narrow – single lane with passing places if you come via Monkton Combe. The lane from Midford is wider. Parking is to be found at the rear of the cottages and is clearly marked. The area is well lit at night by a wall-mounted sensor which highlights the car park and the path down to the cottages
Key Collection and Access
The door is on the valley side along a gravel path past No 2. The key is kept in a key pad and you will be sent the code.
Entrance to Property
The door is 84cms wide and 193cms high with the hinge on the left. There is a door step with door mat. The entrance is well lit by a wall mounted sensor lamp. The door opens into a small porch and then another door into the sitting-room/kitchen/dining area. The light switch is to the right. On the table in front of the fire you will find the Welcome Pack with all the details about Brooks’ View.
Sitting room/Dining Area
3.7m long x 1.36m wide plus the inset of 1.40m long by 0.81m deep; The floor is carpeted. There is a deer skin in front of the wood-burning stove.There is a tawny Schreiber sofa which seats two very comfortably. There are also a large snuggle chair in brown and white. There is a 26”/66cms screen TV/DVD with remote control, an MP3 docking station and an Internet hub. Lighting is by a ceiling light and 3 floor lights. A basket on the shelves to the right hand side of the fireplace contains local What’s On and other tourist info.
Dining Area
There is a dining table and chairs in the sitting-room and a table and leather stools in the kitchen.
Kitchen Area
2.82 x 2 .44 metres; The kitchen is equipped with electric oven (drop down door), hob, under surface fridge with freezer compartment and clothes washer. The work tops are 3 ft high. There are 2 eye level double cupboards on the wall and one single one. There are 2 floor level cupboards. There is also a broom cupboard. The sink has a single lever mixer tap. Kitchen is lit by ceiling spot lights. There is a large tiled Italian floor. It looks out over the back garden slope through a double opening window
Stairs
The 11 steps are 73cms wide and covered by carpet. The staircase is narrow. There is a banister and a hand hold on the left hand side going up
Landing
There is a small landing at the top of the stairs.
Master Bedroom
3.8 x 2.7 metres; Door is 66cms wide. A five foot (150cms) double bed. 9 + 4.5 tog duvet non allergenic Two non allergenic pillows each, cotton bed linen, cream bed throw. Sheepskin rugs with non-slip base. Mirror over bed 29” /74cms high x59 /150cms long. Ceiling light and two bedside lights. Walls are milk white. Wardrobe and dressing table wide with mirror. Two bedside tables 2ft1”/63cms high. Plus: Radiator & TV.
Bath and Shower Room
5ft 9/175cms long x 3ft 10 /117cms wide; Victorian claw bath. Large walk in shower. Pale khaki green walls. Mira 10 kw shower with white splash back. Loo. Karndean flooring. Electric towel rail. Towels – a bath towel and hand towel for each guest. Bath mat.
Patio/Terrace
4.87 metres x 6.7 metres long. The house patio is on a level gravel/stone base immediately in front of the cottage. There is a hardwood table and four chairs with parasol. A barbecue set is provided and a brick barbecue is at the patio at the bottom of the garden. Summer house with 2 chairs on patio 5 metres by 7.5 with table and 4 chairs.
Bike storage
Bikes/golf clubs/fishing rods can be stored in the shed at the bottom of the garden in Fishermen’s Retreat. Hose for washing bikes also there.
Overall security
The windows are all double glazed with individual locks. Security sensor lights are in place.
Fishermen’s Retreat
4 Tucking Mill Cottages, Midford, Bath BA2 7DB
Fishermen’s Retreat has recently been refurbished to provide a real home from home. On two floors, the Retreat furnishes accommodation for 2 plus a further one in a small single bedroom (2 ft 6 bed) for an overnight guest. There are further facilities for occasional use with a 4 ft sofa bed in the sitting room. Fishermen’s Retreat overlooks the Midford Brook and the cows meandering on the other side of the glorious Midford valley.
Directions
All guests will be provided with directions but the information is available on the website. Please ring if you are lost. The station is about 3 miles away. Hourly country buses are available with the stops being a good half mile away. Fine for going into town but too far for luggage. Details available from First – Route 267 – and are to be found in the pack in the View. For taxis ring Abbey Taxis 01225 444444. Both are based in the city centre.
Arrival and Car Parking Facilities
Fishermen’s Retreat is to be found down a private drive off Tucking Mill Lane immediately before the Annexe if coming from Monkton Combe or after if coming from Midford. The lane is narrow – single lane with passing places if you come via Monkton Combe. The lane from Midford is wider. Parking is to be found at the rear of the cottages and is clearly marked. The area is well lit at night by a wall mounted sensor which highlights the car park and the path down to the cottages.
Key Collection and Access
The door is on the valley side along a gravel path past No 2 and Brooks’ View. The key is in the keypad to the right of the door. You will have been sent a keycode..if not pls ring.
Entrance to Property
The door is 84cms wide and 193cms high with the hinge on the left. There is a door step with door mat. The entrance is well lit by a wall mounted sensor lamp. The door opens into the sitting-room/kitchen/dining area. The light switch is to the right. On the table in front of the fire you will find the Welcome Pack with all the details about Fishermen’s Retreat.
Sitting room/Dining Area
370cms long x 136 wideplus the inset of 140 long by 81 cms deep; The floor is basically traditional wood block. There is a red Persian rug on top in front of the wood-burning stove. The sofa-bed is beige and seats two very comfortably. There are also 2 club chairs, also beige. There is a 26”/66cms screen TV/DVD with remote control, an MP3 docking Station and an Internet hub. Lighting is by two down-lighters with one ceiling lights. There is one table light. A chest of drawers to the left hand side of the fireplace contains local What’s On and other tourist info.
Dining Area
This is contained within the sitting room area. The moveable mahogany dining table has legs on each corner and is 90cms high and the surface area is 190cms by 80cms. There are four upright chairs with no arms and white covers and padded cushions.
Kitchen Area
2.82 x 2 .44 metres;
- The kitchen is equipped with electric oven (drop down door), hob,
- under surface fridge with freezer compartment and
- clothes washer.
- The work tops are 3 ft high. There are 2 eye level double cupboards on the wall and one single one. There are 2 floor level cupboards. There is also a broom cupboard.
- The sink has a single lever mixer tap.
- Kitchen is lit by ceiling spot lights.
- There is a large tiled Italian floor.
- It looks out over the back garden slope through a double opening window.
Stairs
The 11 steps are 73cms wide and covered by a terracotta carpet. The staircase is narrow. There is a banister and a hand hold on the left hand side going up.
Landing
There is a small landing at the top of the stairs with laminate flooring.
Master Bedroom
3.8 x 2.7 metres;
- Door is 66cms wide
- A five foot (150cms)zip link double bed ( 2x2ft 6” singles) 27”/69cms high
- 9 + 4.5tog duvet non allergenic
- Two non allergenic pillows each
- Cotton bedlinen
- Cream bed throw
- Sheepskin rugs with non-slip base
- Mirror over bed 29” /74cms high x59 /150cms long
- Ceiling light and two bedside lights
- Walls are milk white
- Wardrobe 206cms long, 56cms deep and 165cms high. The dressing table 28” /74cms high 36”/91cms long and and 20”/42 cms
- wide with mirror,
- Two bedside tables 2ft1”/63cms high.
- Radiator
Second Bedroom
- 2 ft 6 bed.
- 5 ft wide (150cms) by 8.5 ft (258cms) long
- 2 windows – 36 inches high by 44 inches long and 8 inches wide by 24 inches long
- bedside cabinet
- chair and door hooks.
Shower Room
5ft 9/175cms long x 3ft 10 /117cms wide
- 2 ft 4 /71cms wide door x 6ft high/183cms with 9 panels
- Pale khaki green walls .
- Shower bay is 250cms high and 44”/112cms long and 28”/71cms wide.
- Mira 10 kw shower with white splash back.
- Loo 16”/41cms high and basin 31”/79cms high.
- Black and white flooring
- Electric towel rail
- Towels – a bath towel and hand towel for each guest
- Bath mat
Patio
4.87 metres x 6.7 metres long; The house patio is on a level gravel/stone base immediately in front of the cottage. There is a hardwood table and four chairs with a parasol. A barbecue set is provided and a stone barbecue at the seating area at the bottom patio.
Bike storage
Bikes/golf clubs/fishing rods can be stored in the shed at the bottom of the garden. Barbecue kit may also be found here.
Overall security
The windows are all double glazed with individual locks. Security sensor lights are in place.