The property is situated in the heart of Aley, a picturesque hamlet nestled at the foot of the Quantock Hills AONB which offers miles of fantastic walking, mountain biking and horse riding. The hamlet also offers Quantock Lodge which has a swimming pool, gym and sports hall facilities. The Great Wood, a family favourite fun space is close by as well as the Foxy Bean café. Nether Stowey (approx. 1 mile) offers a primary school, 2 pubs, a selection of small businesses, village shop, library, butchers/fishmonger and a health centre. Coleridge Cottage, a National Trust property is in the village which is the start of the Coleridge Way, a 36 mile walk passing through some of Somerset and Devon's most breath taking scenery and ending up in Porlock. The area generally is renowned for its wide range of country pursuits. The market town of Bridgwater is 8 miles away and offers a wide range of retail and commercial facilities. Taunton (10 miles), the county town, is renowned for its excellent schools and has fast road and rail links to London (1h40), Bristol and Exeter.