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Scrumpy Cottage Ilminster

A characterful hamstone cottage, c.1860, available for self catering holidays in South Somerset, UK

22/10/2026

Well, Christmas week 2026 is already booked! 🎄🎅🏻🎁

But, we have availability for the New Year! 🎉🎊🥳

December 29th - January 5th 2027, 7 nights, £776.

BOOK NOW! We'll provide the bubbles! 🍾🥂😀

17/10/2026

Steven and Chris enjoyed their short break in Somerset last week, even seeing autumn sunshine into the evenings. Thank you for your lovely comments in our guest book! 📝

We're all ready for our next guests arriving later this afternoon. Mr and Mrs P have visited us many times before and always enjoy visiting the delights of South Somerset and the Dorset coast. 🏡🏖️🍦😀

12/10/2026

🎃👻 Looking for a spooktacular family day out this October?

Step into The Home of Halloween at Wookey Hole! 🧙‍♀️✨

From 3 October to 1 November, discover a whole day of Halloween fun beneath the Mendip Hills, including:

🎃 A mysterious Halloween pumpkin trail
🧙‍♀️ Meet the legendary Witch of Wookey Hole
✨ Immersive cave projections bringing her story to life
🎪 The frightfully fun Monster’s Ball Circus Show
⛳ Spooky Monster Golf
👻 A Halloween 4D adventure
🎭 Fancy dress fun & the chance to win a year-long Wookey Hole Membership!

Halloween activities run on selected weekends from 3 October, then daily from 24 October to 1 November during the school holidays.

So grab your little witches, wizards and monsters and get ready for a magical Halloween adventure in Somerset! 🎃🕷️

📍 Wookey Hole, Wells
📅 3 October – 1 November 2026

🔗 Find out more & book your Halloween adventure- https://shorturl.at/xvKBB

12/10/2026

A comfy bed 🛌🏻, rainfall shower 🚿, selection of books 📚 and a cosy armchair 🛋️ to relax in.

Our guests arriving from London this afternoon had a tick list for what they wanted from their holiday cottage, and we think we've ticked all the boxes! ✅

11/10/2026

We've had our annual property review this week, and once again we're delighted to hear that we have an average of 5 stars in our reviews for cleanliness! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

(Most properties average 4.6!)

07/10/2026

We can confirm that we didn't have a last minute booking for these two who visited Ilminster yesterday! 🤣

BUT, we do have availability for November if you want an autumn get away! 🍂🍁🍂

The Prince of Wales and Ross Kemp have been to Ilminster.
They were there to launch a new initiative aimed at helping communities prepare for emergencies ➡️ https://bbc.in/4yBclPn

04/10/2026

If you've got your tickets, we have availability! 😜

They went in just 42 minutes!!!! Did you manage to get one? ➡️ https://bbc.in/47v9I5E

04/10/2026

A lovely day out at Barrington Court NT. The summer borders are still vibrant and buzzing with bees! 🌸🪷💮🌸🪷💮
The sun shone, the sky was blue, and it felt like summer even though we're in October! 😎
We still have some availability for Autumn breaks; please see the website for details! 🍁🍂🍁🍂🍁

24/09/2026

This week we've had the welcome return of Craig and Silke, some of our most frequent guests! 🤗
It's not compulsory to bring us gifts, but we do like the treats from Germany, b**r 🍻 and some chocolates! 🍫

Thank you!!! 💐

06/09/2026

Yesterday morning we waved a fond farewell to Pascal and Rachel who have had a wonderful two weeks stay at Scrumpy Cottage! 🏡
Our new guests arrived in the afternoon and are enjoying a fabulous day of sunshine today. What a great start to a holiday! 😎

Some weeks are still available for an October get away. Autumn walks, a log fire, curling up with a good book - BOOK NOW! 🍂🍁🍂

Address

New Buildings
Ilminster
TA190PE

Website

https://www.holidaycottages.co.uk/cottage/oc-41570-scrumpy-cottage-somerset

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