5.0★
Helpful Holidays rating
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2 Guests
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1 Bedroom
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1 Bathroom
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Pets No
Features
- Off road parking
- Open fire
- Garden / Patio
- Pub/shop < 1 mile
- Dishwasher
- Seaside
- Broadband / WiFi
Reviews & Ratings
* Based on a combined average customer score
172 Customer Review(s)
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Janet “Gorgeous cottage with lovely garden.”
Very good location for the town. A quiet and relaxing area which was perfect for us. We had an amazing holiday and thought the little touches to the cottage were wonderful; especially the flowers & welcome basket.
Very good location for the town. A quiet and relaxing area which was perfect for us. We had an amazing holiday and thought the little touches to the cottage were wonderful; especially the flowers & welcome basket.
- Janet, July 2024 -
Judith “This is a great property for two.”
Everything is included for a comfortable stay. Well equipped kitchen, great shower, comfy bed and plenty of storage room for clothes. The harbour town of Watchet has plenty of independent shops, a Co-op and plenty of places to eat. This is our second stay and we would thoroughly recommend it. Nice welcome pack and fresh flowers too!
- Judith, July 2024Brian “My only criticism is the parking space for #5, a bit of a squeeze requiring careful manoeuvring.”
Because of the proximity of the walls at the side and behind.
- Brian, July 2024Karen “Another lovely stay at the (to us ) perfect Bakery .”
Keep doing what you do ,you have it cracked
- Karen, July 2024David “This was my second stay at the Bakery, so that speaks for itself.”
The property is immaculately presented, and it's very well designed and equipped for a comfortable stay. The TV provides streaming services, and there is also a great selection of DVDs. Watchet is a delightful coastal town, with a harbour, a heritage railway station, and three great little museums. The Bakery is an ideal place to stay, whether relaxing at the property itself or exploring the Somerset coastline.
- David, June 2024Michael “Great little place, just right for a couple.”
Very clean and well maintained.
- Michael, April 2024Rhonda “Very clean and well presented.”
Very comfortable bed and a lovely large bedroom. I loved the garden. We found everything beautifully decorated.
- Rhonda, April 2024Karen “Home from home is the best way to describe The Bakery.”
From the moment we stepped inside it was welcoming clean and cozy. We were very sad to leave, but will definitely return one day.
- Karen, April 2024Paul “This was our second stay in this lovely cottage, we were here in December as well.”
We cannot speak highly enough of the Bakery and Chris & Christine have given us a very warm welcome, yet again a nice welcome pack, fresh flowers and absolutely everything you could possibly need, we love Watchet with its little shops, plenty of places to eat and a good bus service Paul & Christine
- Paul, March 2024Joy “Lovely clean homely cottage, well equipped and in a great position for local amenities.”
We enjoyed our second stay here and would highly recommend.
- Joy, March 2024Christine “'A little gem in Somerset'.”
A beautifully furnished, immaculately clean and centrally located cottage in Watchet to explore this lovely part of the country. The little extras provided by Chris and Christine (welcome pack a lovely touch) made The Bakery feel 'home from home'. Lovely garden to enjoy, weather permitting. Can see why guests return regularly. This was our first visit but won't be our last!
- Christine, February 2024John “The Bakery is a beautiful little cottage right in the heart of the old part of Watchet.”
The interior is modern, well appointed and nicely furnished with a sizeable bedroom upstairs and comfortable kitchen diner / living area downstairs. Everything was spotlessly clean. There were some lovely touches provided by the hosts including some milk and chocolate biscuits, local walk books and a guide to what was open in Watchet that week. We would definitely book again if we decide to come back to Watchet and it’s available.
- John, February 2024Philippa “Beautiful cottage.”
Spotlessly clean. Very warm and comfortable. Very nice touch with the welcome pack and fresh flowers. Excellent information about the cottage and other helpful contact numbers. As stated by the owners, car parking is very tight. Ours is a medium sized car. Great location. Very nice enclosed garden. There is even bird food for you to top up the feeder.
- Philippa, January 2024Malcolm “Home from home lovely little touches like fresh flowers little hamper of essentials milk eggs juice etc it makes all the difference to your stay .”
spotless you felt like it was a home not a holiday let . very comfortable many thanks to the owners for making our stay memorable we will be back. that's if you will have us. M&J
- Malcolm, January 2024Paul “A spotless cottage, very high standard and everything you could possibly need, it was very quiet yet close to all the shops, pubs, restaurants and lovely walking around the quay, buses to Taunton and Minehead ran very frequent.”
In total we could not fault it in any way and would love to return, in fact a real gem Paul & Christine Taylor
- Paul, December 2023Linda “It is a beautiful cottage, much thought has gone into layout and furnishings.”
I found the book about the area and places to visit very useful. It was welcoming and had a very homely feel. The log burner is a nice touch, but with central heating we did not need to light it. There are games and books provided for use. The welcome pack together with tea, coffee etc. is a well thought out. Bed extremely comfortable. Beautiful enclosed garden to rear, unfortunately weather stopped us using it. I cannot fault the place, if i wanted to be picky I might suggest bath sheets rather than towels.
- Linda, November 2023Dennis “Excellent”
- Dennis, October 2023Amanda “The Bakery is a comfortable home from home cottage within walking distance from the harbour and all the shops.”
The cottage was clean, well equipped and well maintained. The flowers from the garden was a lovely touch. Great accommodation in a great location for the coast and Exmoor. I would highly recommend.
- Amanda, October 2023Adrian “This was our second visit to The Bakery, so we knew what to expect and the holiday lived up to expectations.”
The Bakery exceeded in every way and the area, in particular Watchet itself, was again wonderful. We have had another fantastic holiday, have already booked for next year and can heartily recommend a stay at this lovely cottage.
- Adrian, October 2023Linda “We regularly stay in Sykes cottages at various times of the year and have always found the standard of accommodation to be excellent.”
The Bakery in Watchet lived up to all of our expectations, it was superb in every respect being roomy, modern, well equipped, comfortable and spotlessly clean; the moment we walked into the cottage we felt at home. The cottage is ideally located in the centre of this charming seaside harbour town yet it had a delightful private garden and an enclosed courtyard with six allocated, well set-out and marked parking spaces. In addition, there is street parking outside and car parks close by. The owners have prepared and excellent manual and visitors guide folder that contained everything you needed to know about the property, Watchet and the surrounding area. In addition, Chris and Christine have provided OS maps, booklets and information guides to enable you to explore Watchet and the surrounding area and attractions either on foot by car or public transport. Being modern the cottage is well insulated and has an efficient Combi boiler providing both hot water and central heating. We visited in October and did not need the central heating but visitors would be kept warm and cosy during in the cold winter months. There is even a log burner set up and ready to light with fuel provided; not that it would be needed.
- Linda, October 2023Julia “A quiet, clean, well stocked, comfortable cottage, owners have thought of everything.”
Enjoyed the garden, easy walk to harbour and amenities welcome pack with milk for cuppa much appreciated Watchet a pleasant surprise and surrounding area lovely Thanks for a lovely holiday base
- Julia, September 2023Jackie “This was our second visit to The Bakery, which speaks volumes.”
It’s an ideal cottage for 2 people and is very clean, comfortable and has everything you need for a great holiday. The location within Watchet is really convenient for all the facilities, including shops, eateries,buses, trains and local walks. We didn’t move our car all week!
- Jackie, September 2023Charles “Very good..Close to amenities and good transport links”
.. Certainly one of the best cottages we have stayed in,
- Charles, September 2023Brian “We have booked the Bakery again next year, need I say more.”
- Brian, September 2023Anne “A very clean and comfortable holiday property in good location within easy walking distance of shops and pubs.”
Good blackout curtains in the bedroom help a good night's sleep - not always the case in holiday rentals. Only tiny point - we found the shower really hot - it is just about possible to get the control to a skin bearable temperature but it is very stiff so might need a bit of WD40/maintenance. Also on our last day the one of the bathroom spotlights just dropped down on its wire from the ceiling and sadly neither of us are fit enough to pop up on a chair and pop it back into it's ceiling clip. But these are tiny negatives and, as it is generally a very well maintained property, I am sure these tiny maintenance issues will be quickly followed up by the owners. If you are very sensitive about the possibility of being slightly overlooked by one other property from their juliet balcony across the rear private car parking area, you might like to have net curtains/net blinds on the sitting room patio doors but it didn't bother us and to the contrary it's nice to have a clear view of the pretty garden. Rest assured this is an excellent place to stay with very good instructions and the driving tour guides provided were excellent and much appreciated. The private allocated car parking space with easy access to the rear of the property is a bonus - in addition to street parking available at the front of the property.
- Anne, August 2023Brian “A lovely,well presented cottage, comfy and well equipped.”
Nice garden. Great central location. Lots of walks from the door. Bus and train links very good. We didn't use the car at all. Good pubs nearby.
- Brian, July 2023Karen “A fantastic little cottage for two people well equipped and well maintained in a very good central location close to all amenities in watchet.”
- Karen, July 2023Helen “Perfection our favourite holiday cottage.”
Cottage is spotless, well maintained & everything you need for a relaxing holiday. Already booked for 2024 will be our 5th stay!
- Helen, June 2023Colin “A really great place to stay, very comfortable, few minutes walk to town centre, the best we have stayed in and would recomend this property to anyone who would like to explore Sommerset.”
- Colin, June 2023Barbara “We have stayed at this cottage 5 times so we obviously like it a lot.”
In the bathroom it would be good to have a grab rail in the bath/shower for safety (we have mentioned this before), and also a bread bin in the kitchen would be useful. But really these are very minor issues.
- Barbara, June 2023Diana “The Bakery is comfortable, clean, well furnished, light and airy.”
In a great central but quiet location. Chris and Christine have provided everything needed for a great break. Our 4th stay but wont be our last as one of our favourite properties
- Diana, May 2023Patricia “The Bakery was an excellent property furnished to a very high standard.”
It was in a very good location and contained everything needed for a relaxing break. Thank You.
- Patricia, April 2023Lynda “We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this beautifully presented property.”
It is really central to lots of interesting places to visit. Within walking distance to local shops and many pubs that serve lovely food. I will recommend to all my friends and family. Thank you .
- Lynda, April 2023Margaret “Very comfortable cottage.”
Delightful garden, and lovely to watch the birds feeding. Very well equipped, with a welcome tray. Parking tight but not a problem. Nice to be in walking distance of shops. One of the best Sykes cottages we have stayed in
- Margaret, March 2023Irene “I think it's been five years since we were last at The Bakery, and we were very excited to be returning.”
Nevertheless, we had somehow forgotten exactly how lovely the property is, and how well equipped, furnished and comfortable it all is. It's simply perfect. The owners have thought of everything
- Irene, March 2023Jane “Excellent property, clean and well presented as usual, one of our regular haunts, have already booked our return.”
Thank you Mr Baker.
- Jane, March 2023Paul “A very enjoyable stay at this cottage.”
We particularly appreciated all the info provided such as suggestions of drives & walks. The cottage is cosy , furnished with quality appliances & furniture. Excellent all round.
- Paul, February 2023Tracey “The Bakery provided warm comfortable accommodation.”
It was so well equipped, I didn't even need to use my sharp knife that I always bring with me. It was very clean and products were supplied to keep it that way. The location was perfect. We didn't use the car as there were plenty of walks from the door. Books with local history were provided as well as walks and maps. We have a large estate car and had no problems parking in the allocated space. Best to reverse in. We used a couple of the many pubs for a drink after a walk and found them friendly. We used the nearby butchers which had a good selection. We visited the Boat museum which was interesting. A perfect winter break. Thankyou.
- Tracey, February 2023Lorna “Very pleasant cottage in a quiet area.”
Everything I needed was there. Clean and comfortable. I have no complaints but I found the designated parking spot just a bit tight and I opted not to use it, instead using the nearby car park with its Pay by Phone arrangement which I was much happier with.
- Lorna, October 2022Michael George “A lovely cottage which is a credit to the owners”
- Michael George, October 2022Adrian “Excellent stay, lovely cottage right in the centre of town, can highly recommend”
- Adrian, October 2022Susan “A delightful cottage in the centre of Watchet!”
Modern, very clean and spacious, the best of all the accommodation we have ever used. The owners have thought of everything, right down to a 2 pin adaptor and bird seed for the feeders outside! A welcome pack was awaiting us on our arrival and fresh flowers in the lounge. You just need to turn up with your luggage and start relaxing. The Co-op mini market is 2 minutes away, as are most other places in Watchet. We particu;arly liked the private parking at the rear of the property. We are looking forward to staying here again. Excellent communication with property owners Chris and Christine.
- Susan, September 2022Roy “Our 4th or 5th time here.”
Obviously we love it! Could use a bread bin though
- Roy, September 2022Dave “Only didn't give The Bakery 5 stars because we struggled to adjust the shower.”
We loved our stay there.
- Dave, September 2022Barbara “An excellent little cottage, very clean and well equipped.”
One piece of kitchen equipment I would like is a lemon squeezer. I was using a recipe that required one and could not find one in the kitchen. Only a very tiny inconvenience as I managed to squeeze the lemons by hand !!
- Barbara, August 2022Paul “Great ,well stocked with everything you need ,spacious for two.”
Location is central in Watchet with short strolls to shops or the harbour.
- Paul, August 2022Andrea “We were very happy with the cottage.”
It was modern, very clean and comfortable. The garden was just lovely to sit out in. It’s situated in a quiet part of the town but still close to the shops.
- Andrea, August 2022David “The property was lovely.”
Well appointed and close to all of the local amenities. The only downside was the parking. Having checked with Sykes. They told us they had checked with the owners and our car would fit. No such conversation ever took place and we had to find another parking space. Luckily the owners arranged this with a neighbour. The owners were great. Not so sure about Sykes at the moment. We have used them many times, but this has annoyed and upset us!
- David, July 2022We are very sorry for the misunderstanding between our guests and Sykes which meant that they arrived in a large 'Discovery' rather than the small/medium car stated on the website information. Fortunately, on this occasion, we were able to sort something out for them and are so pleased they enjoyed their stay in the cottage. We have spoken to Sykes and have been reassured that any enquiries will be dealt with in consultation with us, the owners. Property Owner
David “Lovely return stay.”
- David, July 2022Brian “Absolutely amazing week at The Bakery,all aspects above & beyond our expectations.”
Spotlessly clean accommodation,comfortable,everything we could have wished for! what a beautiful garden to relax in,which we did every day,following our lovely days out,visiting many different places.We were very fortunate to have fantastic weather too! Thankyou so much, Brian & Anita, Dronfield,Derbyshire
- Brian, July 2022Philip “Very nice property and great garden.”
Bedroom huge and comfortable lounge. I loved watchet, what a great little town. with many great walks. thanks to the owner for all the information books it was a great help. Very reasonable price
- Philip, July 2022Helen “Fantastic home from home holiday cottage, our 3rd stay & we know as soon as we get there we are relaxed.”
Property is clean & well maintained. Looking forward to our next stay. See you next year
- Helen, June 2022Andrew “Lovely cottage in a lovely setting thank you”
- Andrew, June 2022Paul “Excellent cottage ,spotlessly clean and very comfortable.”
Well positioned for visiting so many local places of interest.
- Paul, June 2022Terry “Couldn't fault anything about the accommodation, the comments about the parking and size of car is quite correct.”
Plenty of booklets giving ideas of things to do and many things included that you might not expect. Fishing at Wimbleball absolutely brilliant.
- Terry, June 2022Simon “We had a very relaxing and brilliant week in this very well setup and beautiful cottage.”
Blessed with a week of sunshine just made it totally perfect and couldn’t ask for more. Set in a excellent position with everything easily accessible. We additionally fully used and enjoyed the sunny garden in the afternoons once returning from trips. There is plenty to do in the village and surrounding areas. When not wanting to drive you can utilise the Steam Train and bus service. We will be back and hope to stay in this cottage again. Thank you
- Simon, May 2022James “An excellent property.”
Central but quiet and in easy walking distance of all amenities. The brochure description was accurate and the welcome pack a bonus!
- James, April 2022Robert “Lovely cottage excellent location would highly recommend”
- Robert, April 2022Graham “A beautiful property, and feels like a home from home.”
Well placed in the centre of the village and all amenities are within walking distance. The house itself is perfect, a good size, with every thing you need for a peaceful week. The welcome pack was a lovely touch, and the garden was in the sun most of the day. We would definitely return. Many thanks Chris and Christine for a lovely week away.
- Graham, April 2022Vivienne “A beautiful house with everything you would possibly need for your stay.”
Spotless. Quality of furnishings etc to a very high standard. The garden was beautiful. A perfect sun trap. Allocated parking space a little tight. Fine for small vehicle. Would certainly recommend property although area itself has nothing to offer. You definitely need a car as all attractions are several miles away.
- Vivienne, April 2022Sandra “We have rented many holiday homes over the years, this was the best by far for cleanliness, comfort and essential items (even had champagne flutes!”
) The little touches made such a difference to our time in Watchet. Parking was fun but we managed
- Sandra, March 2022Alec “We loved our stay at The Bakery.”
It’s a lovely cottage in a great location for exploring Somerset.
- Alec, March 2022Steve “A very nice rental property in the lovely small town of Watchet.”
Very clean and well presented. A larger TV in the lounge would be good especially for winter rentals. The parking space is not suitable for a large car especially as the car in the next bay never moved. Because of this perhaps a weekly car park ticket could be provided. Despite these few observations we enjoyed our stay especially being able to just walk around the town without using a car.
- Steve, February 2022Anna “We've stayed at the cottage 3 times now.”
We love it. The weather was disappointing this time round, however the cottage wasn't. The owners respond quickly if needed, lovely welcome pack of milk eggs biscuits and fresh flowers were left for us. The cottage is equipped with everything you need for your stay. The only minus for us is that there isn't a washing machine in the cottage but that's it and not a huge issue. We would definitely not hesitate in booking the bakery cottage again.
- Anna, February 2022Margaret “One word EXCELENT”
- Margaret, January 2022Anne “Accommodation spot on , very clean and very comfy .”
Bonus having a bike shed , lovely little village would definitely recommend Pebbles bar . Nice cycle route into Minehead ,with a mixture of some cycle track ,some country roads . Would highly recommend
- Anne, January 2022Diana “Our third stay here which is a first for us as we have never returned to a property before.”
Chris and Christine have thought of everything to make this a comfortable and welcoming property. We stayed for the Christmas week and there were flowers, Prosecco, truffles and a Christmas tree to greet us. Our favourite holiday cottage.
- Diana, December 2021Rick “Ideal 1 bed cottage for 2 people in a lovely little harbour village.”
Well situated for places around Somerset and North Devon.
- Rick, November 2021Lorna “A lovely, cosy cottage right in the heart of Watchet.”
It has a pretty, well maintained garden and off street parking. A real home from home. We were there for a week in November and didn't want to leave. We would definitely recommend this property.
- Lorna, November 2021Roger “Very happy with the property and only issue is over the parking space; we noted ...”
Very happy with the property and only issue is over the parking space; we noted the advice that it was only suitable for a medium size car and our car met that criteria but even so it is a very tight space and we feel this should have been highlighted more in the property details
- Roger, October 2021Michael George “The Bakery is a very nice place to stay in, with Watchet being an interesting ...”
The Bakery is a very nice place to stay in, with Watchet being an interesting little coastal town, well placed to explore further afield
- Michael George, October 2021Steven “I have one word to say FABULOUS.”
Our second visit to the Bakery and will be back soon.
- Steven, September 2021Jane “It was our second visit and every thing exactly as we expected, third visit booked next year”
- Jane, September 2021Susan “Everything was perfect so clean and comfortable would love to go back again”
- Susan, August 2021Carolyn “Lovely, lovely cottage - we’ve stayed in a lot of holiday cottages and this was one of the best.”
Very comfortable, very clean, very well thought out. It felt like a proper home (nicely furnished, lovely garden, food for the birds, very well-equipped) and we loved it. There were fresh flowers and a welcome pack and little things that showed someone has thought about this property (you could plug a hair dryer in without reaching behind furniture AND see yourself in a mirror, there was space in the kitchen cupboards for food, there was plenty of storage in the bathroom). Top tip would be reverse into the slightly awkward parking space but otherwise a perfect home from home.
- Carolyn, July 2021Martin “Cottage lovely area fine lovely picturesque villages slightly awkward to park minor problem”
- Martin, July 2021Judith “Lovely cottage for two in a great location.”
Spotlessly clean, comfortable bed and a good shower. Very pretty garden to sit out in or just to look out on if it rains. The little town within easy walking provides everything you could need.
- Judith, July 2021Diana “A second most enjoyable stay at this cottage.”
Its comfortable, spotlessly clean and the owners have thought of everything you are likely to need. Lots of nice touches, fresh flowers, useful welcome pack and plenty of cleaning materials provided. Very central but also tucked away and peaceful. Shops, harbour, restaurants and pubs all a few minutes walk away.
- Diana, June 2021Jackie “The Bakery was a really lovely property to spend our holiday in Somerset.”
It was spotlessly clean, very comfortable and has a beautiful garden to sit out in. We really appreciated the welcome pack and lovely flowers. We could not have picked a nicer property.
- Jackie, June 2021John “A comfortable cottage with a lovely welcome pack (incl flowers) a nice garden and a well equipped kitchen.”
- John, June 2021Michelle “Had a lovely stay in the property with the benefit of parking and a lovely garden.”
Lovely welcome gift on arrival. Would recommend Michelle
- Michelle, May 2021Les “Well equipped cottage in a good location for touring the local area.”
Some good walks from the front door and a very good bus service if you do not wish to drive. Only drawback is the size of the parking space it is very small and very tight. Les & Alison
- Les, May 2021Joanne “The cottage is clean and tidy, everything you need is there, walking distance to shops and harbour, this was our second stay there would highly recommend it.”
- Joanne, April 2021Mary “Warm welcome with fresh flowers & food goodies a lovely touch.”
A really comfortable place to stay.
- Mary, December 2020Jacqueline “Extremely clean and well provided for accommodation perfectly situated within easy walking distance of Watchet’s amenities and harbour.”
Would highly recommend.
- Jacqueline, October 2020Michael George “The accommodation and Watchet all made a much needed break really enjoyable”
- Michael George, October 2020Sue “Fabulous accommodation.”
Clean, comfortable, cosy. Everything we needed for a wonderful holiday. Car parking space was a bit of a squeeze for a larger vehicle. Other than this an excellent choice for a relaxing week away.
- Sue, September 2020Trevor “Beautiful accommodation, very clean, modern and spacious.”
Close to pubs, shops and the harbour. A lovely well kept garden with a comfortable seating area. So many lovely places to visit that are just a short drive away. Plus we were blessed with lovely weather the whole week. Perfect!!
- Trevor, September 2020J “Great base for the outdoor persons, lots of lovely walks nearby, lovely scenery.”
Lots of watering and eating holes. Well equipped like home from home.
- J, August 2020Robert “The Bakery was perfect in every way including fresh flowers, a breakfast pack- everything was covered from sunny days to rainy days.”
- Robert, August 2020Emma “The bakery is well equipped very clean bed super comfy fab pillows, a sweet garden to sit out and have breakfast or a drink at night.”
Watchet is great pubs to eat in and a super market. Parking tested my reversing skills I have a 4x4 it's tight but can be done. I would definately go back and I will tell everyone to stay at the bakery as it made our holiday fantastic thank you.
- Emma, July 2020Jane “The cottage was just perfect for the two of us.”
The open plan layout downstairs was great for relaxing together, watching telly, doing a bit of work and the odd bit of cooking. The upstairs bedroom is airy and bright, but cosy at night. The location was ideal right in the centre of Watchet. Everything you could possibly need was close at hand, with many excellent pubs and cafes. We were unable to park in the designated parking space as it was too tight to manouvre into. We realised if we could park there, we wouldn’t be able to open the doors. We parked in the street and had no further problems. Overall this property was an outstanding place to spend a relaxed holiday.
- Jane, January 2020Anna “The Bakery cottage is very homely.”
As soon as you walk through the door you feel at home straight away. You have everything that you can possibly need and more, for a 1 bedroom this cottage is surprisingly roomy. I cannot say anything negative. The owner has thought of everything! We had a brilliant stay and we will definitely look to book again! Thank you
- Anna, January 2020Jeremy “A well-equipped and comfortable property.”
- Jeremy, December 2019Volker “The Bakery cottage really exceeded our expectations.”
....Absolutely beautiful. Spotlessly clean and fully equipped with everything you need. The decor and furnishing were superb. Watchet is a wonderful village and base to explore the surrounding area. We will definitely return.
- Volker, October 2019Helen “It was our 2nd stay at The Bakery and we had a relaxing week break as we did on our 1st visit.”
The cottage is just as the pictures on the website, its clean, cosy and has everything you would need home from home. It is a gem of a cottage and in a quiet location. We will be back soon.
- Helen, October 2019John “Well equipped clean and comfortable cottage in a great location.”
Felt like home from home Instantly relaxing when returning each day. Pretty garden to enjoy. The welcome pack and flowers were a much appreciated touch. We had a lovely holiday in an area with plenty to do and Watchet itself was interesting to wander in the local shops , harbour and small museums. Plenty of choice for eating out and everyone locally was helpful and friendly especially in the tourist information office.
- John, September 2019Steven “This cottage was excellent.”
Met the owners. Everything was so well thought out, you didn't need to run out for any thing. Every nice special touch with the welcome pack. Will be booking again.
- Steven, September 2019Diana “This cottage is perfect for two.”
In a quiet position yet everything is close to hand and within easy walking. Spotlessly clean, spacious and well furnished. The friendly owners have thought of everything.
- Diana, September 2019Gwen “The Bakery can be described in one word - Superb”
- Gwen, August 2019Mavis “The Bakery is a modern, beautifully designed, tastefully furnished and thoughtfully equipped home away from home.”
The owners supplied clear information regarding how to locate the premises and private parking, a lovely ‘welcome pack’ and a friendly folder with lots of relevant information. Situated in the centre of this once industrial village the gardens of the Bakery community provided a beautiful quiet oasis in which to relax. Watchet isn’t a “pretty,pretty” village full only of holiday let’s but home to a vibrant and proud community who welcome visitors. Lots of walks through the countryside or along the coast and well located for drives to many of Somerset and North Devon attractions.
- Mavis, July 2019Paul “After a shocking drive down to Watchet in (at times) torrential rain it was an absolute pleasure to walk into The Bakery.”
Chris the owner had kept us right up to date with his emails and texts so there were no problems at all. Close to everything and once we'd got our bearings it was the perfect base for the holiday. The Bakery itself is a lovely cottage with everything you could need on a break. And we loved Watchet, loads of places to eat and drink including the Esplanade bar which had live music throughout the week and most evenings we just sat outside there and looked out over the harbour. Sam's Deli is a great place to pick up a snack with the best scotch eggs you've tasted. But I will say that the top place to go (if you don't mind doing a bit of cooking yourself) is Richard Little's butchers. No kidding, everything was delicious. I'd highly recommend The Bakery as a holiday cottage, it's almost perfect but if you have a large car (Range Rover etc) please be aware that the parking space for the cottage is VERY tight.
- Paul, June 2019Kenneth “The Bakery is a superb property with every thing you need for a great stay.”
A very nice welcome pack on arrival which was much appreciated after our long journey. The Harbour at Watchet is lovely and only minutes from the property, also a trip on the steam train is a must. The scenery around the area is lovely. Plenty of places to eat and drink close by.
- Kenneth, May 2019Peter “On opening the door to the cottage we were immediately pleased that we had made this booking.”
It was the first time that we had rented a modern cottage and it had everything that we could have wished for. Chris and Christine had supplied comprehensive information of the local area including walks,and drives, which we enjoyed. The welcome goodies were a pleasant surprise. The location of the cottage could't be better, close to all amenities but private enough to have peace and quiet. Getting about the countryside was so easy, with the options of walking, driving, bus and train. We were fortunate that the weather was lovely and we both had a thoroughly enjoyable week.
- Peter, May 2019Sheila “This is the third time we have been at The Bakery .”
The cottage is very comfortable with everything you need when on holiday and more . It is beautifully furnished and well equipped. An added bonus is the small garden at the back with bird feeders and plenty of birds! We watched blackbirds,starlings sparrows, bluetits and a lovely pair of goldfinches. It is a perfect holiday cottage for two
- Sheila, April 2019Rob “THE COTTAGE WAS WELL FURNISHED AND COMFORTABLE WE SLEPT WELL EVERYTHING YOU WOULD WISH FOR”
- Rob, April 2019Nicholas “Lovely cottage, 2nd visit which we enjoyed even more, coming back to a cosy , well cared for home from home.”
Love the small touches of fresh flowers, welcome pack , makes such a difference . Great location for day trips . Owners friendly and good communication. Would highly recommend.
- Nicholas, March 2019Deirdre “What a beautiful little cottage.”
It felt like a real home from home and was spotless when we arrived. The owners have been very considerate, right down to the fresh flowers and provisions. The log burner was made up, ready to light when we arrived and as it was a freezing day, we lit it - the room felt very cosy !! The owners have also been very thoughtful and made up laminated sheets and folders with suggested scenic drives and walks - we did one of the drives and the directions were impeccable, even directing you to car parks at each village stop en route. We had 2 very nice meals at The Star Inn, a 5 minute walk down the road - Watchet is a small village, with a few shops/pubs and was perfect for our chilling weekend away. I can thoroughly recommend The Bakery and will be telling my friends all about it !!
- Deirdre, February 2019Geoff “Lovely cottage in the heart of Watchet.”
Very comfortable and warm with lots of thoughtful touches. We would highly recommend a stay in this cottage and in Watchet. There are lots of enjoyable walks, places to go and things to do even in January.
- Geoff, January 2019Caroline “We had a lovely Christmas week in this beautiful cottage.”
A lot thought has gone into making it a cosy place and the welcome pack on arrival was a great touch ,also the flowers,chocolates and Prosecco was lovely.we also had a Christmas tree .The village of watcher was so peaceful and quaint we would certainly come back and use the cottage again.so to the owners thank you so much and happy new year to you.
- Caroline, December 2018John “Great weekend.”
Accommodation good.
- John, November 2018Freda “We had a very enjoyable stay- liked the design of the cottage, it was tastefully furnished and thoughtfully equipped.”
We would recommend it to others, and wouldn't hesitate to stay there again. We enjoyed our stay so much that we would certainly stay at Sykes Cottages again.
- Freda, October 2018Beverley “The Bakery was great - very clean and comfortable and equipped with everything we needed.”
The location is excellent, within walking distance of the town, railway and beach but in a quiet spot. Parking a big plus.
- Beverley, September 2018Claire “The cottage more than met our expectations.”
It was so comfortable and particularly spacious with many thoughtful touches by the owners. The location was perfect, being only minutes from the town's facilities but also being in a quiet corner of the town.
- Claire, September 2018Liz “A perfect cottage.”
Could have moved in permanently!
- Liz, August 2018Paul “Beautiful cottage in quiet location, close to lovely town centre and great base for exploring Somerset.”
- Paul, August 2018Graham “Its a great place for touring Somerset”
- Graham, August 2018Clay “Excellent cottage accommodation.”
The hosts have gone out of their way to make our stay as comfortable and enjoyable as possible, even providing a welcoming food hamper to get us started. Rooms are spacious, clean and comfortable. Furnishings and facilities were outstanding. Great to have a sunny outdoor space. Cottage is very close to the heart of Watchet giving easy access to shops, restaurants, walks and the steam train service but still in a quiet, private location with its own parking space.
- Clay, July 2018Nina “Location for coastal path walking and for West Somerset railway .”
...just perfect we could hear the steam trains from the garden !
- Nina, June 2018Helen “The Bakery was a perfect location for couples, perfect & relaxing.”
We enjoyed our stay & will return.
- Helen, June 2018Vanessa “Great cottage, super location, comfy bed, plenty of storage, warm and cosy.”
Garden lovely too.
- Vanessa, April 2018Lisa “This is a beautiful house, very new, clean, light and airy.”
It opens out onto a lovely garden where you can easily sit and relax. Very well equipped, with the hosts leaving a welcome and useful goody box. Would definitely return.
- Lisa, April 2018Stephen “A very well appointed property and located in the pretty Somerset town of Watchet with all it has to offer within a couple of minutes walk.”
The property is comfortable and has everything to ensure you have a wonderful stay.
- Stephen, March 2018Nick “The Bakery lived up to all our expectations.”
A pretty cottage in a great location, the house is very well equipped with everything you need. A welcome pack, flowers , log burner, pretty little garden.....and pubs, shops, cafes within walking distance. The location is ideal for exploring the coastal path, Exmoor and the Quantocks. Chris & Christine are perfect hosts....Storm Emma arrived during our stay....we were completely snowed in (1.5 feet) and had to extend our stay a further 2 days. Chris was very understanding and accommodating....so no stress! A great and memorable stay....we intend to return.
- Nick, February 2018David