ANCHOR COTTAGE, a Grade ll listed building, is in the Minehead harbour Conservation Area and is one of a line of fishermen’s dwellings built in the early 17th century along Quay Street. At high tide the sea reaches the sea wall within feet of the front door. The front bedroom looks directly over the Bristol Channel to the coast of Wales and, to the east, the Quantock Hills and the islands of Steep Holme and Flat Holme. Behind and above the cottage is a patio built into the side of North Hill with superb views over the Channel. Blenheim Gardens and Minehead shopping centre are a short and level walk away as is the Old Ship Aground public house on the Quay.

MINEHEAD has long been known as ‘the gateway to Exmoor’ and some of the most beautiful and dramatic scenery in the West Country is within minutes access by car or on foot from the cottage. Activities to suit all interests are available in and around the town including riding, golf (18 holes, par 71/72), deep sea angling, steam excursions on the West Somerset Railway and pleasure cruises on the Balmoral and the paddle steamer Waverley from the Quay.