Somerset Cottages

Apple Blossom

2 Properties - Looking for self catering which is surrounded by beautiful countryside, but only minutes drive from the seaside? Then this is it! Renovated this year, the homely bungalows are located on the outskirts of the small village of Lympsham.

Attached to the owners house, both have their own entrance, and use of the large gardens, including a little paddock for picnicing, football/ badminton etc.

The property overlooks open farmland, so you can watch cows in the field up close over the garden fence!

There is an outdoor heated pool during the summer months only and the games room has a coin-operated pool table and table tennis table.

Conveniently situated approximately 7 miles from Cheddar and Axbridge, Burnham on Sea. Weston Super Mare and Brean approximately 5 miles distance.

5% discount for short breaks between now and July 8th 2005.

Barnwell Studio

A tastefully converted barn this charming studio flat has retained its charm to provide confortable accommodation on 1st and 2nd floors with a spiral staircase to galleried bedroom.

Located in the owner's garden in a quiet, pretty village with views to Ashton Windmill and Brent Knoll. Convenient for exploring the Quantock and Mendip Hills, Cheddar Gorge, Severn Estuary, Somerset Levels, Glastonbury, Wells, Weston-Super-Mare, Bristol and Bath.

In an area of outstanding natural beauty it is excellent for walking, bird watching and fishing. The local pub is just a quarter of a mile away and serves good value food. The village shop and post office sells general provisions with a wider variety of shops in the delightful village of Wedmore.

Blackspur Cottage

ETC 4 Stars 2003

Carefully converted stable of attractive C18th Brook House together with newly refurbished thatched cottage. The peaceful village of Norton-sub-Hamdon nestles beneath Ham Hill, now a countryside park, but from which was quarried the warm golden stone used to fashion so many of the buildings in this pretty corner of South Somerset.

The village has a fine church, shop and pub (with excellent food). It offers a base to visit the Somerset Levels, the scenic Dorset countryside of Thomas Hardy, many National Trust properties (Montacute, Tintinull, Barrington, Lytes Cary and Stourhead) and classic gardens(Hestercombe and Forde Abbey).

Brook House stands in the centre of the village in a conservation area. No expense is spared in keeping the cottages in excellent decorative order. New furnishings for 2002 in place.

Brottens Lodge Cottage

Brottens Lodge Cottage is a former coach house to an old shooting lodge. It is situated amidst beautiful open countryside and overlooks the head of the Blackmoor Vale. Visitors can collect their own eggs from the orchard for breakfast and are welcome to ride the horses.

The cottage is 2 1/2 miles from Shepton Mallet, which has good local amenities and is a sleepy Somerset market town. 6 miles from Wells, 20 miles from Bath. Longleat is nearby as is the lovely Stourhead. Both Alfred's Tower at Stourhead and Glastonbury Tor can be seen from the house as well as the Quantock Hills and Dorset.

The Dorset and Somerset Coasts are both near enough for day trips. There are miles of footpaths and by-ways to explore from the end of the drive. The cottage is well maintained and nicely decorated.

A warm welcome awaits!

Discounts available for smaller groups.

Heated swimming pool. Shared with the owner but with sole use during the day in term time. Open May to September.

Cottage 1

Two delightful cottages (sleeps 4 & 6), converted from former stables offering spacious luxury single storey accommodation. Both cottages have been furnished and equipped to an extremely high standard and are situated in the quiet village of Cossington, down a bridal path and enjoy a wonderful rural location with a number of Deer which can be seen roaming in adjoining fields on a regular basis.

The location is so versatile - visit places steeped in history; Glastonbury, Wells, Bath and Bristol or enjoying a day at the seaside. Walk along the Mendips and Quantock Hills or just rest, relax and enjoy the atmosphere and lovely view.

Cottage 2

Ebenezer Chapel

Ebenezer Chapel is an unusual and beautiful conversion in the pretty village of Pilton, 6 miles from both the historic cathedral city of Wells and from Glastonbury with its famous abbey and Tor. It is 40 minutes to Bath and Bristol, and Castle Cary railway station is also 6 miles away.

The chapel is Grade II listed with loads of original features including stone walls, wooden floors, fireplaces, an Aga and arched windows. Accommodation is in the attached cottage and in the former Sunday School downstairs. There is a beautiful, secluded cottage garden with views over open fields and a sheltered patio terrace.

The main chapel room is very private and is also a great space for holding workshops, etc.

Esplanade Retreat

The cottage is quietly situated in the centre of the family resort of Burnham on Sea. The easy accessibility of the nearby sandy beach, Esplanade, and High Street makes it ideal for all ages.

This deceptively spacious accommodation has television in both the dining room and the lounge, an outside second toilet, and storage heaters and electric blankets for the cooler seasons. The front bedroom contains a 5ft bed whilst the middle room leads to the third bedroom with twin beds.

Cheddar, Glastonbury, Wells and Weston-Super-Mare are amongst the many places of interest within easy reach. The pursuits of walking, sailing, fishing, rock climbing, riding, and bird watching and those of historical interest can all followed in beautiful rural Somerset.

Ferry Lane Cottage
	Set in a Somerset conservation valley, but only 3 miles from the world heritage city of Bath, this spacious stone cottage overlooks the canal and river Avon. Take tea in jane Austin's bath spa, museums and restaurants galore. Walk, balloon, boat or play golf. Visit Wells, Bristol, Cheddar, Longleat and Stourhead.

Greenwood Lodge

The cottage is set in two acres of attractive gardens at Greenwood Lodge, a small country hotel providing comfortable accommodation in a quiet, rural setting.

Visitors to the cottage will benefit from the restaurant and bar facilities onsite.

Situated on the A38 the hotel/cottage is only a five minute drive from the sandy beaches of Brean and Burnham-on-Sea.
Local attractions include the spectacular caves of Cheddar and Wookey Hole, as well as the traditional Somerset crafts of cider-making, pottery and the willow industry. Bicycle trails start from Greenwood Lodge (bicycle hire available). There are several excellent golf courses in the area as well as nationally acclaimed fishing pools.

Hill End Cottage

Hill End Cottage is a stone-built, 18th Century cottage set on the south-facing slopes of the Mendip Hills, looking over the City of Wells towards Glastonbury Tor.

West Horrington is a mixture of old and new houses surrounded by farmland, and the road into the village ends at a wooden gate just two houses up from Hill End. So if you're looking for a friendly, peaceful, enviroment you'll find it here.

And if you want some exercise, walk just 20 yards from your front door and you're on a walkway with a stream running along the bottom (Biddlecombe). Follow the footpath alongside and it will lead you to the Bishop's Palace in Wells.

In-B-Tween Cottage

We are proud to offer you something rather special here in the
heart of Somerset. Our traditional country cottages are renovated to an exceedingly high standard, inseparable from an ethos of welcome, warmth and hospitality.

The beautiful surrounding gardens are teeming with wild birds, doves, peacocks, bantams, and our resident turkey. At night there are
foxes and badgers who regularly visit our back door.

All of this, and our fully heated Garden Spa! Set in its own cabin you can relax here in luxury and enjoy the views over the
meadows to the Mendip hills.

Meadow View

Mulberry, South Wing of Winscombe Court

Mulberry is part of a Gothic Victorian Historic Manor House. Exquisite views, nestling in area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Large sandy beach at Weston-Super-Mare only 15 minutes drive.

Step on to N T Mendips. Steeped in history, original features with modern facilities decorated in 'country house style'.

Relax, barbeque on the croquet lawn under ancient Mulberry Tree, next to tree housed secret garden.

Local pub serving good food within walking distance.

Bristol, Bath, Cheddar Gorge, Wookey Hole and Wells easily accessible.

Only weekly bookings accepted Christmas & New Year.

Contact owner for discounted prices for smaller parties.

Old Dairy Cottage

3 Cottages - The Old Mill, the Granary and Old Dairy are situated on the owner's 200 acre farm, and enjoy beautiful views over the surrounding countryside.

The cottages are comfortable and well equipped. The Granary is 300 years old, built of local blue lias stone and features beamed ceilings. The Old Dairy is in a quiet secluded position adjoining the farmhouse with views over open countryside. The Old Mill has an oak spiral staircase and retains many original features including wood flooring and wooden beams.

Guests can relax in the spa room or enjoy energetic walks around the farm, pony trekking on Exmoor and walks on The Quantock and Blackdown hills. The Somerset Levels, the coast at Lyme Regis, Exmouth and Charmouth are all within easy reach as well as shopping at Exeter and Bath.

Ideal for large groups, family gatherings and reunions.

Orchard Cottage

Orchard Cottage is a charming 17th Century National Trust farm holiday cottage with exposed oak beams and the original stripped pine doors. It is set in 2 acres of orchard with a river running through and has its own lawn and car parking.

Accommodation is furnished and equipped to a high standard. The cottage is warm and cosy out of season with storage heaters and electric blankets.

We are cental for touring and exploring Exmoor, walking, riding, fishing, cycling and close to many beaches. Rural bus route nearby.

Partridge

Converted in 2001, from a natural stone barn, our two holiday cottages offer a pleasing blend of traditional character and modern convenience.

Their individual patios were designed so that you can enjoy uninterrupted views over rolling Somerset countryside and farmland.

Situated in a family owned, six-acre site, they offer safe, secure accommodation for your family and pets should thry accompany you.

In designing them we have ensured that they are light, spacious and well equipped, including digital TV and DVD player should you choose a night in!

They also benefit from being well located for access to Bath, Wells, Glastonbury, Stonehenge and of course the historic houses of Stourhead and Longleat with its Safari Park.

Pheasant

Pheasant's Roost

The village, little changed by 21st Century life, lies in unspoilt rural Somerset, with a pub, a 14th Century church and three working farms.

Pheasant's Roost is a just completed, very high quality, sympathetic conversion of a former local stone low barn with massive oak beams and fronting a quiet country lane.

The cottage offers an extremely comfortable base from which to visit the Somerset Levels, rich in social history and wildlife, the wonderful scenic Dorset countryside of Thomas Hardy or the many close-by National Trust properties and classic gardens.

The cottage is approached through a fully fenced, flag-stoned private courtyard with garden furniture for sunny meals in quiet seclusion. Parking for two cars: garaged and allocated space.

The village pub serves good beer and food.

Reaphay Barn

Reaphay close to the Blackdown Hills is a fabulous Barn conversion in its own walled garden with lovely views of the Quantock Hills and the foothills of the Brendons on the edge of Exmoor.

Reaphay Farm is well placed for access to both Exmoor and The Quantock Hills with their attendant attractions. In the area there are ample opportunities for country pursuits and opportunities to explore historic houses and fascinating formal gardens.

Activities include golf, riding, walking, fishing, coastal paths (50 minutes drive) and a tennis court for visitors.

Somerleaze Lodge

The best of both worlds - town and country. Unique quiet parkland setting one mile from Wells.

Recently decorated first floor apartment with sunset views over the river Axe valley.

5 Minute walk to the local pub/restaurant, historic mill with adventure playground and farm shop which sells local produce. 10 minute walk to the local post office/store, 2 more pubs and restaurants; 5 minute cycle to By-way and national cycle network, 5 minutes by car to a riding stables.

Superb base for a wide range of activities including walking, cycling, choral music, golf, swimming, bird watching and caving.
Ideal for exploring Wells Cathedral, Glastonbury Tor, Bishops Palace, National Trust properties, English Heritage sites, N.G.S Gardens, Mendip Paths, Wookey Hole Caves, Cheddar Gorge, Cider farms and vineyards.

Somerset Levels and Clarks Village Factory outlet shopping are nearby with Bath, Weston and Longleat just a little further.

Spider's End

ETB 4 STAR RATING.

Spider's End is situated in nearly two acres of garden that make up Harter's Hill Cottage in Coxley.

Built in 1670 the cottage has been completely renovated over the past year by local craftsmen, using local materials. Full of original stone and wood features but with all the expected modern comforts and luxuries.

Set on the edge of the Somerset Levels, with views of the Mendip Hills Spider's End is a perfect spot to relax in peace and quiet. The local countryside is ideal for walking, driving or cycling. There is an abundance of wildlife, for those who are interested and the area has featured in several wildlife documentaries.

NEW ADDITION - GARDEN SPA.
PLEASE SEE OWNER'S WEBSITE FOR DETAILED PRICE INFORMATION.

Spindle Cottage

Welcome to this fair-tale cottage, with its low ceilings, oak beams and cosy comfort. A place to feel at home in. A place that is loved with its magical atmosphere. You may not want to leave.

However, the best of Somerset awaits. Wells, Glastonbury, Cheddar Gorge and Wookey Hole. Also Bath, Somerset Levels and many National Trust houses and gardens.

Found in our Visitor's Book - We write these few words in your book, where other guests may chance to look. The toadstools, owl and friendly mouse, all make this such a lovely house. We found the spider on the beam! - Things are not always what they seem! We're sorry we must leave today - thanks for a super holiday.

The Barn

Meadowsweet Farm offers charming, award winning self-catering accommodation in thirty acres of meadow and woodland with a herd of English Longhorn Cattle.

Bicknoller is a small village nestling under the western side of the Quantocks Hills - thatched cottages and red stone houses close to a 15th Century church. The Quantock Hills are designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Five miles west are the Brendon Hills and Exmoor National Park.

The village is 14 miles north of the county town of Taunton - theatre, swimming, cinemas, bowling, cricket and racecourse etc - and 12 miles from Minehead - swimming, riding, fishing etc.

For more information please visit owner's website.

The Cider Cellar

3 Cottages - In a picturesque setting, the cottages are situated within a courtyard on a working beef and sheep farm at the foot of historic Brent Knoll. The farmhouse and cottages are surrounded by gardens, a small copse and original cider orchards. Guests are welcome to roam or relax with unhindered views over Brent Knoll.

The Cider Cellar has been converted from an old wooden beamed cow stall and retains old oak beams. Sleeps up to 4. The Stables (single storey) used to house the farm's working horses and retains elm beams and a stonewall. Sleeps up to 6.
The Grain Barton used to store grain on the upper floor and retains original beams & a stonewall. Sleeps up to 6.

The village of East Brent lies on the north East side of the Knoll and is just two miles from junction 22 of the M5. It provides an ideal base for touring places of interest.

The Conker Store

The Conker Store is an immaculate converted coach house with rural views and private sunny patio. 10 minutes drive to Bath and only 5 minutes drive to the 'Park and Ride' which goes straight to the city centre.

Many other attractions including the Cheddar Gorge, Wookey Hole and Chew Valley Lake are within easy driving distance. The National Trust properties at Stourhead and Dyrham Park are also well worth a visit.

The Cottage

The Self-contained cottage adjoining the owner's home consists of a sitting/dining room, kitchen, bathroom, and double bedroom all at ground floor level. An ideal retreat for a couple wanting comfortable, and cosy accommodation, the cottage was recently completely refurbished to a high standard in a tasteful country style.

The garden offers delightful views of Stogumber village and the Quantocks beyond. The village shop/post office, White Horse Inn and 14th Century St Mary's Church are ten minute walk away.

In an area of outstanding natural beauty, on the West Somerset Railway Line, Stogumber lies west of the Quantocks 2 miles from the Exmoor National Park, approximately half way between Taunton and Minehead. The nearest coastline being 5 miles away, an ideal location for beachcombers and country walks alike. Many excelent pubs, restaurants and tea rooms, National Trust, English Heritage properties and beautiful gardens are within easy driving distance.

The Dairy

The Grain Barton

The Granary

The Mill

The Old Apple Loft

The Old Apple Loft is a first story apartment converted from its orignal use above the old cider house.

It is attached to a former Georgian farmhouse which in its history has also served as a pottery, shop and Post Office to the village.

Westbury-sub-Mendip is siutated at the foot of the Mendip Hills, and is sandwiched between Cheddar Gorge and the City of Wells.

A walk up through the village leads to Ebbor Gorge and miles of open countryside with panaramic views over to Glastonbury Tor and the Somerset Moors.

The Old Apple Loft is an ideal base for exploring the Mendip footpaths, gorges and caves in the area.

The Old Mill

The Potting Shed

ETB 4 STAR RATING.

The Potting Shed is a tastefully converted farm worker's shed which lies on the edge of the Somerset Levels between Wells and Glastonbury under the Mendip Hills.

The cottage has been fully re-furbished to a very high standard and furnished for comfort and relaxation. The local countryside is ideal for walking, driving or cycling.

There are many good pubs and restaurants close by, and more in Wells, Glastonbury, Street and the local villages, all of a very high standard. Ideally situated enabling guests to visit many of the region's attractions very easily - even Bristol is less than an hour away by car.

NEW ADDITION - GARDEN SPA.
PLEASE SEE OWNER'S WEBSITE FOR DETAILED PRICE INFORMATION.

The Stables

The Wagon House

Wood Barn No: 1

3 Traditional local stone barn conversions available for holiday letting. Set in 2.5 acres on the Dorset/Somerset border, overlooking farmland, woods and a golf course, the 8th green on Chedington Court 18 hole course is but a short chip away!

Well furnished and equipped they make an excellent base for walking and exploring the many historic houses and gardens in this area, including Mountacute National Trust, Barrington Court National Trust and Forde Abbey. The south coast is within easy driving distance for Thomas Hardy country, Lyme Bay, Weymouth and the Chesil Beach.

All three properties are situated at the end of a long track, in courtyard formation around the owner's ex-dairy farmhouse. They all have their own garden furniture, BBQ's and use of the large lawned areas.

Wood Barn No: 2

Wood Dairy Stables