• Entire home
  • 1076 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • Pets allowed
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Bath

Featuring accommodation with a patio, The Old Reading Rooms is located in Wiveliscombe. Guests staying at this holiday home have access to free WiFi and a fully equipped kitchen. The holiday home features a satellite TV and a living room. Taunton is 10 miles from the property. The nearest airport is Exeter International Airport, 35 km from The Old Reading Rooms.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)


Availability

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
10
Facilities
9.6
Cleanliness
10
Comfort
9.6
Value for money
9.6
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
10
High score for Wiveliscombe
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  • Allie
    Jersey Jersey
    Property was just as expected from reviews and pictures. Our only (slightly) negative comment was the sofa and chairs were not quite as comfortable as they might have been. Everything else, the bed (we only used the double), kitchen facilities,...
  • Craig
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    lots of character and tastefully furnished and very spacious
  • Harvi
    Netherlands Netherlands
    - beautiful old building rich in history - location in centre of town - including free off-road private parking - good clear pre-arrival instructions - everything you need in a house - nice welcome packet - friendly owner lives opposite -...
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Host Information

Company review score: 9.4Based on 242 reviews from 157 properties
157 managed properties

Property information

The Old Reading Rooms is a Grade II Listed town house offering spacious accommodation for up to 4 guests over three floors together with a courtyard to the rear of the property. Situated in Wiveliscombe, a bustling town, and providing great access to the Brendon Hills, the Quantocks, and Exmoor. The property has now been converted into a superb holiday accommodation for up to 4 guests. The entrance hall leads into a 30' kitchen/dining room with high ceiling, cornices, stained glass windows, and attractive timbered floor there is a cloakroom and rear porch with access to courtyard. Off the hallway at the foot of the stairs, is a walk-in shower with hand basin. Stairs lead up to the first floor which opens out into a magnificent double storey lounge and also has the twin bedroom and a family bathroom (bath with hand-held shower attachment); a galleried double bedroom is reached by a large spiral staircase from which superb views can be enjoyed. Dogs are welcome by prior arrangement (maximum of 2) for a supplement per dog. Please do not allow your dogs on the furniture and do not leave them alone in the property at any time. Please note, the property is strictly non-smoking.

Neighbourhood information

Wiveliscombe is a small town and civil parish in Somerset, England, situated 9 miles west of Taunton. Wiveliscombe is ideally located to explore the Brendon Hills, the Quantocks, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, as well as Exmoor National Park. Once a thriving market town, today Wiveliscombe, known locally as Wivey, is a bustling town comprising pubs, restaurants and an interesting variety of independent shops. The Old Reading Rooms has no allocated parking spaces but you can also park for free for 30 minutes on the roadside outside the property, this will enable you to unload/load your car directly outside the property. There are two free car parks in Wiveliscombe, both within 5 minutes walk from the property. North Street is slightly closer, the other one is Croft Way.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Facilities of The Old Reading Rooms
Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
Parking
No parking available.
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linen
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Additional toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • Satellite channels
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Carpeted
  • Heating
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio
Building characteristics
  • Semi-detached
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Miscellaneous
  • Non-smoking throughout
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules

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Check-in

From 16:00

You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

Check-out

Until 10:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

No cots or extra beds are available.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Maestro Mastercard Visa Cash is not accepted The Old Reading Rooms accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Pets

Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

FAQs about The Old Reading Rooms

  • The Old Reading Rooms has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 2 bedrooms

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Check-in at The Old Reading Rooms is from 16:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • The prices at The Old Reading Rooms may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Yes, The Old Reading Rooms is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • The Old Reading Rooms can accommodate the following group size:

    • 4 guests

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • The Old Reading Rooms offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • The Old Reading Rooms is 100 yards from the centre of Wiveliscombe. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.