We’ve put together some questions and answers that might be useful when you are planning your stay at The Nest:

Do you allow short breaks in The Nest?

Yes, we do! Our standard breaks are three night weekends and four night mid-week stays, however please get in touch if you would like to disucss a shorter trip to The Nest.

Do you take a damage deposit prior to a stay at The Nest?

We do not take a damage deposit for stays at The Nest, we hope all guests treat The Nest with respect.  Guests remain liable for any damage caused.

How do I get to The Nest?

The Nest is located at the heart of a 160 acre organic farm out in the countryside between Wellington and Wiveliscombe in Somerset. The M5, A38 and A358 are all within easy reach. The nearest train stations are at Taunton and Tiverton, both 10 miles away; the closest bus station is at Taunton where you can then catch another bus to Wellington. You will need to book a taxi to bring you to The Nest from there; taxis are usually readily available in Taunton and Tiverton town centres, or book in advance (see our Extras page).

If you are coming by car you will receive detailed directions after you’ve made your booking.

What are your check in/check out times?

For standard mid-week, weekend and whole week bookings:

Check in: 4pm on your arrival day.

Check out: 10am on your day of departure.

Will there be a key left for us or will the owner/manager meet us?

You will be able to see all your check in details by logging into the My Booking section of our website about 4 weeks before your holiday (use your email address and booking reference number to do this). One of us will come and see you once you have arrived at The Nest and answer any questions you may have. 

Is The Nest Access Friendly?

The Nest is located down a large gravel drive, and there is gentle ramped access to enter the property.  Please get in touch to discuss any specific access requirements.

Do you allow dogs?

Yes, we allow up to three well behaved dogs by prior arrangement.  You will need to add your dog as a chargeable extra once you have confirmed your booking. 

Do you have an EV Charger?

Yes, there is a shared EV charger at the top of the driveway.  Charging and payments are managed through SquareUp website.

Can I have groceries delivered to The Nest?

Yes you can. Tesco, Waitrose, Asda, Morrisons, Ocado, Sainsburys, and COOK deliver to the local area. Please arrange deliveries for after your 4pm arrival. We recommend that you put your name and mobile number on the delivery information as some drivers may struggle to locate the entrance of The Nest.  

Can we have friends over to see us when we are staying at The Nest?

You can have friends to visit you during your stay, as long as it’s been agreed with us beforehand. However, friends aren’t allowed to stay overnight. We have to comply with insurance and health and safety policies in this respect and unfortunately, any guests who break this rule will be asked to leave the property.

What facilities are there at The Nest?

The list below sets out what you can expect to find at The Nest:

On first floor: entrance hall - WC off entrance hall - stairs leading down to ground floor - large living space with kitchen/sitting/dining areas - en-suite super king bedroom - outside terrace with steps leading to garden. In the kitchen - double oven - electric hob - kettle - toaster - microwave - large fridge freezer with ice maker - dishwasher.

Ground floor - utility space with tumble dryer and washing machine - one en-suite super king bedroom - second super king bedroom with seating area - single bedroom - family bathroom

Outside - private enclosed garden space - fire pit - football net - climbing frame - plenty of parking.

There are smart tv's in each bedroom and a large tv in the main living space.  There is WiFi throughout; phone reception is dependent on the network.

Note that smoking is not allowed inside The Nest. Fireworks, sky lanterns and drones are also not allowed.

What is supplied at the property for us?

There is enough crockery, cutlery and glasses for a dinner party for your whole group. You’ll find at least 2 toilet rolls per bathroom, salt and pepper, tea, coffee, sugar, washing up liquid, tea towels, a dish cloth and scourer sponge, oven gloves, kitchen roll,  bin bags, and toiletries.

Bed linen and towels: All duvets, pillows and bed linen are provided; duvets and pillows are filled with synthetic fibres and are hypoallergenic. Bath towels, hand towels and robes are also supplied.  

Baby & Toddler Equipment: We can supply up to two travel cots (please bring your own cot bedding) and two highchairs at no extra charge – you will need to select these in 'room configuration' on your booking.

Is there wifi at The Nest?

There is indeed! We have starlink broadband which gives excellent speeds of approximately 80Mbps up and 20Mbps down.

Other Useful Information

Are there shops or a supermarket nearby?

Yes, Wellington (5 miles) has three supermarkets – Waitrose, Asda and Co-op. There are also bakers, butchers and a delicatessen in the town. Taunton is further away (10 miles) but has more supermarkets including Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Lidl and Morrisons.

Are there good places to eat nearby?

You’ll find several places where you can stop for a bite to eat on your way to The Nest, although this may require a short diversion off the main road.  There are fabulous local pubs, cafes and restaurants a short drive away, and if you want to stretch your legs we recommend Langford Budville just 2 miles away, with The Martlett Pub and White Post Cafe. Please see Our Things To Do page for suggestions.

How do we book the Extras shown on your website?

We are pleased that you are thinking of using our recommended suppliers – thank you! You’ll need to contact them to make the necessary arrangements, and once you’ve done that just let us know who you’ve booked and when they’re coming.

Do we need holiday insurance?

Whilst we don’t insist that you have holiday insurance, we think it’s a good idea to do so. A good travel insurance policy is likely to cover cancellation of your booking due to most reasons genuinely beyond your control – some insurances even cover cancellation due to adverse travel and road conditions. We can’t be held liable if you aren’t able to access the property due to events beyond our control. We also recommend that your holiday insurance covers you for personal liability claims just in case any accidental damage is caused during your stay.

If you have any other questions please ask! We are always happy to help with anything you need to know before or during your stay.

We wish you a very enjoyable stay at The Nest - happy holidays!