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A thatched cottage with wooden and stone walls and a gravel driveway at The Barn at Rapps Cottage in Rapps near Ilminster A thatched cottage with wooden siding and flower baskets near a road at The Barn at Rapps Cottage in Rapps near Ilminster A thatched wooden cottage with a gravel driveway a black gate and outdoor chairs and flowers at The Barn at Rapps Cottage Rapps near Ilminster A wooden cottage with thatched roof a small table and two chairs with flowers outside at The Barn at Rapps Cottage in Rapps near Ilminster A wooden building with a thatched roof and flower pots placed outside at The Barn at Rapps Cottage in Rapps near Ilminster A small green outdoor table and chair set with a jug of orange juice and glasses outside double doors with shutters and flowers on a stone patio at The Barn at Rapps Cottage in Rapps near Ilminster A living room with a grey sofa a coffee table a sideboard and glass doors with curtains at The Barn at Rapps Cottage in Rapps near Ilminster A living room with a gray sofa pillows a wooden coffee table a small dining table with two chairs a bookshelf and wall art at The Barn at Rapps Cottage Rapps near Ilminster A living room with a gray sofa a wooden coffee table a wall clock and a television at The Barn at Rapps Cottage Rapps near Ilminster A living room with a gray sofa a wooden coffee table a small dining table with two chairs and a bookshelf at The Barn at Rapps Cottage in Rapps near Ilminster A small dining area with a round wooden table set for two with flowers and plates near a white shelving unit with a lamp at The Barn at Rapps Cottage Rapps near Ilminster A living room with a gray sofa wooden coffee table bowl of fruit small dining table with two chairs and wooden beams at The Barn at Rapps Cottage in Rapps near Ilminster A small kitchen with wooden furniture a table with two chairs and wall art of rabbits at The Barn at Rapps Cottage in Rapps near Ilminster A kitchen countertop with a microwave toaster sink kettles containers with labels and a small fridge at The Barn at Rapps Cottage in Rapps near Ilminster A kitchen counter with a loaf of bread on a cutting board and a microwave on cupboard at The Barn at Rapps Cottage Rapps near Ilminster A kitchen with wooden countertops white cabinets a sink toaster microwave and a fridge at The Barn at Rapps Cottage in Rapps near Ilminster A bedroom with a double bed two bedside tables with lamps a wooden door and exposed wooden beam at The Barn at Rapps Cottage in Rapps near Ilminster A bedroom with a dressing table mirror wardrobe and floral curtain at The Barn at Rapps Cottage in Rapps near Ilminster A bedroom with a large bed green cushions wooden beam and bedside table with lamp at The Barn at Rapps Cottage Rapps near Ilminster A shower with tiled walls next to a wall with a bookshelf wallpaper at The Barn at Rapps Cottage in Rapps near Ilminster A bathroom with a sink and toilet and a wall decorated with book spines at The Barn at Rapps Cottage in Rapps near Ilminster An outdoor patio with a small round table and two chairs next to a glass door with beige shutters at The Barn at Rapps Cottage in Rapps near Ilminster The outside of a cottage with open shutters and a small table with two chairs and flowers at The Barn at Rapps Cottage in Rapps near Ilminster A sign on grass indicating guest parking at The Barn at Rapps Cottage in Rapps near Ilminster A stone cottage with a thatched roof surrounded by a garden and a paved path at The Barn at Rapps Cottage in Rapps near Ilminster A thatched roof cottage with stone walls and garden plants beside a road at The Barn at Rapps Cottage in Rapps near Ilminster A green table with a jug of orange juice and glasses in a garden at The Barn at Rapps Cottage in Rapps near Ilminster A garden with trees bushes and a stone pathway at The Barn at Rapps Cottage in Rapps near Ilminster A garden with a pond surrounded by plants and a wooden bridge in the background at The Barn at Rapps Cottage in Rapps near Ilminster A garden with a pond wooden bridge and apple trees at The Barn at Rapps Cottage in Rapps near Ilminster A garden with a wooden bridge over a pond and houses in the background at The Barn at Rapps Cottage in Rapps near Ilminster A garden with grass a stone pathway and several trees at The Barn at Rapps Cottage Rapps near Ilminster A garden with green grass bushes and an apple tree in front of two thatched cottages at The Barn at Rapps Cottage in Rapps near Ilminster A paved driveway lined with pruned trees and stone walls leading to a large stone house at The Barn at Rapps Cottage in Rapps near Ilminster A large stone house behind a stone wall with two pillars and a bench on a lawn at The Barn at Rapps Cottage in Rapps near Ilminster A coastal harbor with boats docked and buildings visible through trees at The Barn at Rapps Cottage in Rapps near Ilminster A rocky coastline with waves and hills in the background at The Barn at Rapps Cottage in Rapps near Ilminster A pebble beach with small boats and red umbrellas near cliffs at The Barn at Rapps Cottage Rapps near Ilminster A pebble beach with picnic tables and cliffs by the sea at The Barn at Rapps Cottage in Rapps near Ilminster A black bicycle with a basket of flowers and a Clarks Village sign near shrubs and trees at The Barn at Rapps Cottage in Rapps near Ilminster An entrance archway with Clarks Village outlet shopping sign and two wooden planters with plants at The Barn at Rapps Cottage in Rapps near Ilminster Stone ruins of a large building with arched windows and a tower near a grassy area with a wooden cross and trees at The Barn at Rapps Cottage in Rapps near Ilminster A harbor with boats docked and buildings in the background at The Barn at Rapps Cottage in Rapps near Ilminster A small harbor with multiple moored boats and buildings along the waterfront at The Barn at Rapps Cottage in Rapps near Ilminster

The Barn at Rapps Cottage

(Ref. 1054569)

Rapps near Ilminster, Somerset Show on map

5.0

Sykes rating

  • 2 Guests

  • 1 Bedroom

  • 1 Bathroom

  • Pets: No

Features

  • Off road parking
  • Ground floor accommodation
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Garden / Patio
  • Broadband / WiFi

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  • phil (32)
  • jayne (31)
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  • welcome (29)
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59 Customer Reviews

  • "Beautiful thatched cottage."

    Everything you need for a comfortable stay particularly the king size bed. Spotlessly clean. The hosts Phil and Jayne were very welcoming and helpful. Joan and Mick

    Hi Joan and Mick, thank you for your feedback, it is very much appreciated. We're so glad you had a lovely time in our Barn and we hope to see you again sometime. Thanks, Phil&Jayne Property Owner

    Reviewed by Michael5.0★Jun 2025

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Summary

  • All-ground-floor
  • One super-king-size bedroom
  • Shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC
  • Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area
  • Electric central heating
  • Combi microwave/oven, electric hob, fridge, freezer, Denby crockery, Smart TV, DVD player, sound bar, WiFi and a selection of books and games
  • Fuel and power inc. in rent
  • Egyptian cotton bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • Wash only laundry service available for £5 per load, please organise with the owner
  • Ample off-road parking
  • Patio garden with furniture
  • Secure storage for two bikes
  • Sorry, no pets and no smoking
  • Shop 2 miles, pub 1.9 miles
  • Note: Children are not accepted at this property

Your home away from home

The Barn at Rapps Cottage” is a stunning barn conversion within the curtilage of a genuine 15th Century Grade II listed Somerset Long House.

Full of character and Somerset charm, this thatched holiday home is a perfect place to start exploring the many attractions of the South West. Easily accessible from the A303 and M5, yet surrounded by the splendour of the Blackdown Hills, Somerset Flats and the Dorset Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, this all-ground-floor haven is perfect for a pair seeking a rural escape, with the highlights of Somerset on your door step. With reserved parking and gardens to relax in, the Barn itself boasts original beams and a genuine thatched roof and garden view.

It makes a wonderful choice for a traditional English countryside escape. Beautifully fitted out with oak furniture, comfy sofa and intimate dining area, the Barn at Rapps Cottage is the perfect place to unwind after a day full of Somerset adventure. The kitchen area is equipped with everything you could need if you decide to forego the many excellent cafes, pubs and restaurants in the area.

With a combi microwave/oven, electric hob, fridge and freezer, it has all you need to prepare a romantic meal or hearty breakfast which can be enjoyed on your own private patio or simply in front of the smart TV with DVD player and sound bar for a quiet night in. No expense has been spared on a 6000 spring, hypo-allergenic super king size bed with genuine Egyptian cotton sheets for a perfect night’s sleep.

Or request for the bed to be made into two singles if you're travelling with a friend! A large country garden is available for you to enjoy, with a picnic hamper should you wish to dine, or just wine, by the pond. The nearest pub is just a walk through the countryside and offers everything you might want from a country inn.

Many others offer variety and quality dining within a few short miles. Pretty Ilminster is on your doorstep for all of your local amenities such as ingredients for your homemade meals and boasts pubs, cafes and excellent delicatessens as well as a rich history worth exploring through its stunning Minster, art gallery and concert hall. A perfect base to explore Somerset, Devon and Dorset, there are many characterful towns, national trust sites (such as Barrington Court) and fascinating itineraries to fill your days.

Pop down to the coast for breakfast in Lyme Regis before moseying eastwards to the Jurassic coast, West Bay (setting of “Broadchurch”) and Bridport.

The next day, head north to Glastonbury, Cheddar Gorge and the beautiful Quantock Hills or maybe take in the pretty towns of Langport and Somerton.

If you want to shop, Taunton, Yeovil and Exeter are within easy reach.

There really is so much to do here, you’ll need to come back… At the heart of the South West’s cycling network and with secure cycle storage provided, there are so many wonderful cycling opportunities within the area and in all directions.

The Chard to Ilminster route is particularly popular for a gentle cycle ending at Chard Reservoir, or for the more hardcore the route continues to the coast. The Barn at Rapps Cottage makes a marvellous choice for an escape to the Somerset countryside.

Where you’ll be staying

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ILMINSTER

Chard 5.3 miles; Taunton 12.5 miles; Yeovil 14.6 miles

A town and civil parish in the countryside of south west Somerset, Ilminster lies in a desirable position for exploring the south of England. In close reach of both the Blackdown Hills and the Dorset Area's of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the town makes an extremely scenic base for those seeking outdoor wonder, with plenty of activities to entertain all tastes. The parish includes the charming hamlet of Sea, combining to offer a good range of pubs, cafés, restaurants and takeaways for all of your culinary requirements, as well as a selection of supermarkets and independent shops to take your pick from. Taking its name from the River Isle and its large church of St Mary, Ilminster also benefits from a rich history, with its art gallery and concert hall once being a sixteenth-century grammar school, as well as a traditional Edwardian-style clothing and soft furnishings store named Dyers letting you get a real feel for the town's past. Enjoy a show in the town's theatre, Warehouse Theatre, or venture to the nearby historic town of Yeovil, offering wonderful retail experiences, an impressive golf club, pleasant parks and gardens and much more, with the Yeovil Railway Centre being a particular wonder. The National Trust property of Montacute House is in easy reach too, with its impressive Elizabethan Renaissance architecture and design, alongside charming gardens where you can while away the hours, or venture into one of the nearby AONB's for all matters of outdoor adventure including walking, cycling, horse riding amongst remarkable vistas. In reach of Chard and Taunton, as well as the famed town of Glastonbury with its world-renowned music festival, Ilminster makes the perfect holiday base at any time of year.

Please note: property is on one level however, we would not state the property is wheelchair friendly. There is a gravel driveway with a 20ft gap between the door and the parking space. The property has no ramps to get over the gap. The bathroom doesn't offer handrails in the bathroom. The shower provides you to step over to enter.

This property offers the following short breaks:

  • Winter
  • Off-season
  • Last minute
  • Christmas
Flexible cancellation terms

If you cancel before 12 noon , get all of your money back:

  • Rent
  • Extras
  • Fees

excluding the Flexible Cancellation fee and any insurance premium.

There are a small number of circumstances where you can’t use Flexible Cancellation. See the Flexible Cancellation Terms that apply.