Cottage Holidays in Axbridge

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Excellent touring base

In a rural location between the popular Victorian seaside resort of Weston-Super-Mare and the famous Cheddar Gorge and Caves, are these semi-detached barns. Sunnyside features a galleried double bedroom and both properties are ideally situated to explore and enjoy the many family attractions on offer.

There is superb walking, scenery and wildlife up on the nearby Mendip Hills (Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty), sandy beaches at Brean and the seaside resort atmosphere at Weston-Super-Mare. There is direct access to public footpaths and open fields.

Within easy driving a host of places to visit include the magical Glastonbury Tor, Clarks Factory Village, Hestercombe Gardens and much more. Properties W40908 and W40909 can be booked together for larger groups.

Shop and pub with food 0.75 miles.

Ideal location

Semi-detached barn conversion for 2.

Shop and pub with food 0.75 miles.

All on ground floor: Living/dining room/kitchen with tiled floor. 1 double bedroom. Shower room with toilet.

Gas CH, elec, bed linen and towels inc. T/cot. H/chair. DVD. CD. Elec cooker. M/wave. Shared w/machine, t/dryer and f/freezer (in external shed). Patio and furniture. Parking (2 cars). No smoking. Friday to Friday. Price: £217 - £456 per week

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At the foot of the Mendips in an AONB, with views across the Loxton Valley, The Bakehouse stands as one of a cluster of Grade II listed cottages. A romantic retreat for couples, this enchanting conversion of the original farmhouse kitchen stands detached, adjacent to the farmhouse courtyard and features a wealth of old world features. Barton forms an ideal holiday base for exploring the coast and countryside, with ready access to many walks. Cheddar (4 miles) and Weston-super-Mare offer good days out, together with Bath and Longleat - slightly further afield. Riding, golf, fishing, windsurfing, cycling, dry-slope skiing, caving and sand yachting all available. NT area of Wavering Down and Crook Peak is just a few minutes’ walk away. Shops 2 miles.

Cosy heavily beamed living/dining room with wood-burning stove in inglenook, original copper washing tub and exposed stone walls. Fitted kitchen. First floor: Double bedroom with en-suite shower room with toilet.

• Wood-burning stove – initial fuel inc, thereafter avail at cost
• Elec and full NSH by meter reading (initial £10 inc)
• Bed linen and towels inc
• T/cot
• H/chair
• TV
• Video
• CD
• M/wave
• Laundry service by arr
• F/freezer
• Mobile phone for hire by arr
• No garden
• Shared 2-acre grounds, comprising courtyard, lawns and field
• Parking
• Outdoor hot tub/spa with decking, shared between five cottages (avail Easter to end Sept £5 per 40 minutes)
• No smoking
• Friday to Friday

Price: £259 - £607 per week

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Characteristic barn conversion

Situated at the foot of the Mendip Hills, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Cow Cottage is a semi-detached single storey converted barn with wooden beams and open fire.

The holiday property has carefully chosen decor and furnishings which offer a stylish yet homely welcome. The area is well stocked with country pubs, medieval churches and good old fashioned shops.

The spectacular Cheddar Gorge is only 5 miles away. The cathedral city of Wells, the Roman baths, abbey at Bath and the seaside resorts of Weston-Super-Mare and Clevedon are all within easy reach.

Shop, pub and restaurant 0.5 miles.

All on ground floor: Living room with double sofa bed and beams/dining room. Kitchen. 1 double bedroom. Bathroom with shower over bath and toilet. 2 steps in hall.

Open fire in living room (initial fuel inc). Oil CH, elec, bed linen and towels inc. Cot. H/chair. DVD. CD. Elec cooker. M/wave. W/machine. Shared lawned garden and furniture. Parking (1 car). No smoking. Friday to Friday. Price: £203 - £418 per week

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Ideal base for exploring

This attractive cottage is a two storey addition to the 17th century Old Posthouse in Lower Weare, which has been refurbished to provide cosy holiday accommodation. The living room has old stone walls and a window seat, and there is a small rear courtyard for outside dining. It provides an ideal base for exploring this Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, located at the foot of Crook Peak (NT) and with the Mendip Hills and the Somerset Levels is ideal for walkers, cyclists and nature enthusiasts alike.

The cottage is central to many attractions in the area, only 4 miles from Cheddar and its world famous gorge and caves, nearby Wookey Hole Papermill and Caves, the city of Wells with its magnificent cathedral is 12 miles, and the coastal resorts of Somerset and North Devon are within easy reach.

Shops 200 yards, pub 100 yards, and restaurant 2 miles.

Ground floor: Living/dining room/kitchen with double sofa bed. First floor: 1 double bedroom. Bathroom with bath, shower cubicle and toilet.

Gas CH, elec, gas, bed linen and towels inc. DVD. Gas hob. Elec oven. Courtyard and furniture. Parking (1 car). No smoking. Price: £203 - £418 per week

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This attractive holiday bungalow is ideally located in a quiet country lane surrounded by countryside, set in an AONB. There is a cycle track and walking path, which runs along the old Cheddar Strawberry Line, from the property take the footpath up to the Mendip Hills. Only 4 miles from Cheddar, home to the famous Cheddar Caves and Gorge. Close by are the attractions of Wookey Hole Caves, the city of Wells, and Weston-Super-Mare. Easily accessible are Bath with its Roman Baths, Glastonbury with the Abbey grounds and Tor. Shops and pubs 1/2 mile.

4 steps to entrance (sloping access at rear). Ground floor: Living room. Dining room with French doors/kitchen. 2 bedrooms: 1 double, 1 twin. Bathroom with shower over bath and toilet. First floor: 1 double bedroom with en-suite shower room with bidet and toilet.

Open fire in living room (initial fuel inc). Gas CH, gas, elec and bed linen inc. Video. DVD. CD. Gas hob. Elec oven. M/wave. W/machine. T/dryer. D/washer. F/freezer. Large garden with patio and furniture. Balcony. Parking (2 cars). Easy walking access. No smoking. Price: £272 - £740 per week