Cottage Holidays in Cheddar

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Cribbs Barn is situated in an area renowned for walking and beautiful scenery. The stone built barn offers couples a luxurious and peaceful retreat, well located for walking, cycling and touring the area and is one mile from the beautiful village of Wedmore. The village itself is between the Somerset Levels and the Mendip Hills. Roughly halfway between Wells, with its famous cathedral and shopping area and Burnham-On-Sea with its golden sandy beaches and seaside shops and restaurants, with Cheddar and its famous Gorge to the North. You will be within easy driving distance of the city of Bristol offering extensive shopping facilities, an ice rink, theatres, cinemas, bars and restaurants. The historic city of Bath has much to discover with cultural entertainment including museums and theatres. After a long day exploring the area you can relax in the enclosed garden with seating, or enjoy a stroll in the meadow which joins the property.

This spacious barn is newly converted, furnished and equipped to a high standard offering one bedroom: king-size double and beautiful high ceilings. Shower room: wet room with WC. Lounge/diner: with exposed stonework, beams and feature woodburner in a recessed stone fireplace (first basket of logs free), TV, Freeview, DVD and CD player. Kitchen: with gas hob and electric oven, fridge/freezer, washing machine, microwave and many useful extras. Outside: enclosed sun trap, private, sheltered, South facing garden with seating and BBQ. Beyond the garden is a meadow which you are free to explore. Amenities: approached by a private driveway there is ample parking. Bed linen, towels, electric and central heating all included. Regret no pets or smoking. Please note the accommodation is only suitable for babes in arms, you are welcome to bring your own travel cot and high chair. Location: beach at Burnham-On-Sea 10 miles, shops and pubs 1 mile. Price: £248 - 545 per week

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Sunnyside Barn nestles in a rural Somerset village surrounded by rolling countryside. The barn is situated next door to the owners and offers couples a peaceful retreat well located for walking, cycling and horse riding. Within only a few miles are the world renowned Blagdon and Chew Valley fishing lakes where you can also purchase a bird watching pass (£2.80 per day) to discover the many species living in and around the area. The lakes offer wonderful rambling opportunities and walks can be started directly from the property. The barn is centrally located and within easy driving distance to the regional city of Bristol offering shopping facilities, an ice rink, theatres, cinemas, bars and restaurants. The historic city of Bath has much to discover with cultural entertainment including museums and theatres. Wells, with its famous cathedral, is within a 20 minute drive as is the town of Cheddar. Local attractions in the area include Cheddar Gorge and Wookey Hole Caves.

The accommodation offers one bedroom: galleried double on the first floor with en-suite shower room with WC. Lounge/kitchen/diner: on the ground floor with TV, Freeview, DVD and hi-fi. Kitchen area with electric cooker, fridge, freezer, microwave and washing machine. Outside: private enclosed patio area with garden furniture and BBQ. Amenities: parking for 1 car. Bed linen, towels, electric and night storage heating included. 1 dog by arrangement. Regret no smoking. Location: beach, 15 miles, village shops and pub 2 miles. Price: £215 - 465 per week

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Cosy and charming, this stone holiday cottage, complete with beams, a woodburner and spiral staircase, boasts much period character. Adjoining the owners’ home and set quietly within the village of Draycott, there is horse riding locally. Only 11/2 miles from Cheddar, famed for its gorge and caves, enjoy excellent walking on the Mendip Hills and the wildlife of the Somerset Levels. The beautiful cathedral city of Wells 51/2 miles, Weston-super-Mare 15 miles; Glastonbury and Bath accessible. Shop and pub 300 yards.

2 steps to entrance. Ground floor: Living/dining room with double sofa bed (for children). 3 steps down to kitchen. Spiral stairs to first floor: 1 double bedroom with beams and en-suite shower room with toilet.

Woodburner in living room (initial fuel inc). Gas CH, elec, bed linen and towels inc. Cot and h/chair on request. Digital TV. Stereo/CD. Elec cooker. M/wave. Use of owners’ w/machine by arrangement. Bench at front of property. Parking (1 car). No smoking. Price: £221 - £508 per week

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Set in a secluded position high in the Mendips above Cheddar Gorge (and just 3 miles from Cheddar), these three attractive barn conversions make an excellent base for walkers and nature lovers. This Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is rich in bird and wildlife, including badgers and deer (which visit the farm). Animals on the farm include calves, pygmy goats, alpacas, rabbits and guinea pigs. Nature trails criss-cross the surrounding hills, easily accessible from the farm, and the whole area is one of immense historical and geological interest.
Among the many places of interest to visit are Wells cathedral in England’s smallest city, Glastonbury Tor, the caves at Cheddar and Wookey, Longleat and several NT properties including Montacute House and Stourhead and King John’s Hunting Lodge in pretty Axbridge. Excellent beaches and seaside entertainment can be enjoyed at Weston Super Mare and Brean, and there are many charming villages to be explored, along with the rugged landscape of Exmoor National Park, famous for the native ponies. The Georgian Heritage city of Bath is easily reached with its beautiful architecture, Roman Baths, Abbey and fine selection of shops and restaurants. Several golf clubs are available locally together with horse riding, coarse fishing and trout fishing at Chew Valley and Blagdon Lakes. Very good local inns and places to eat. Shops 3 miles.

• Elec ‘log-effect’ fire inc
• Elec, bed linen and towels inc
• Cot and h/chair on request
• TV
• DVD
• CD
• M/wave
• Washer/dryer
• F/freezer
• Enclosed children’s play area with seesaw, climbing frame, slide and swings
• Parking

Set in a secluded position high in the Mendips above Cheddar Gorge (and just 3 miles from Cheddar), these three attractive barn conversions make an excellent base for walkers and nature lovers. This Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is rich in bird and wildlife, including badgers and deer (which visit the farm). Animals on the farm include calves, pygmy goats, alpacas, rabbits,guinea pigs and ponies (a pony is usually available for children to ride). Nature trails criss-cross the surrounding hills, easily accessible from the farm, and the whole area is one of immense historical and geological interest.
Among the many places of interest to visit are Wells cathedral in England’s smallest city, Glastonbury Tor, the caves at Cheddar and Wookey, Longleat and several NT properties including Montacute House and Stourhead and King John’s Hunting Lodge in pretty Axbridge. Excellent beaches and seaside entertainment can be enjoyed at Weston Super Mare and Brean, and there are many charming villages to be explored, along with the rugged landscape of Exmoor National Park, famous for the native ponies. The Georgian Heritage city of Bath is easily reached with its beautiful architecture, Roman Baths, Abbey and fine selection of shops and restaurants. Several golf clubs are available locally together with horse riding, coarse fishing and trout fishing at Chew Valley and Blagdon Lakes. Very good local inns and places to eat.

All on one floor: Spacious, open-plan sitting-room with kitchen area, breakfast bar at one end and electric ‘log-effect’ fire. Double bedroom with 5ft bed. Bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet.

• NSH inc
• Easy walking access
• Friday to Friday

Price: £275 - £468 per week

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Situated in the sleepy village of Ashton in this quiet part of traditional Somerset, where guests are welcome to immerse themselves in the tranquil pace of life and kick back and relax. The village of Wedmore is just a short drive from your doorstep and offers a local shop and pub. Cider Barn sits conveniently in the middle of Glastonbury, Burnham-on-Sea and Cheddar, so if you are after more extensive shopping or a day trip they are just a short drive from your door. With some of the areas most popular tourist destinations within easy reach, Cheddar Gorge, Wookey Hole famed for the Wookey Witch, the Glastonbury Tor towering over the landscape and Street shopping village, to name but a few.

This barn conversion offers two bedrooms: 1 master double with en-suite wet room with WC and 1 family room with 1 double bed and 1 single bed (and 1 extra single bed if required) with en-suite bathroom, shower over and WC. Lounge/kitchen/diner: offers dining table and comfy seating for 6 around the TV with DVD and Freeview. Kitchen area with integrated oven and hob with extractor hood, washing machine and fridge. Utility room: external with tumble dryer. Outside: garden with a spacious lawn and patio with garden furniture with BBQ, enjoying rolling countryside views. Amenities: ample off road parking for 2 cars. Bed linen, electric and underfloor heating included. Regret no smoking. 1 dog welcome. Location: beach 10 miles, shop and pub within 2 miles. Price: £310 - 675 per week

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Set down a country lane, this detached, Mediterranean-style single-storey property holiday occupies a superb elevated position, commanding magnificent views over Chew Valley Lake and the surrounding countryside from the garden. It stands within the owners’ 3½-acre grounds, enjoying a lovely, shared garden with furniture. Close by are many natural and historic attractions, including the Cheddar Gorge, Wookey Hole Caves and Glastonbury Tor. There are many recreational activities on offer locally, such as fishing at the Blagdon and Chew Valley lakes, walking through the Mendip Hills, golf at Wells and skiing in Churchill. Weston-super-Mare, 15 miles, for coastal attractions and beach. Bath, Glastonbury, Wells and Bristol nearby. Shop/PO and pub ½ mile.

Entrance hall. Beamed living room with bay window and window seat. Modern fitted, galley-style kitchen with breakfast bar. Beamed double bedroom. Single bedroom (can be children’s bunk on request). Shower room with toilet.

• Elec, full CH (oil-filled rads), bed linen and towels inc
• Elec blankets
• Freeview TV
• Video
• DVD
• M/wave
• W/mahcine and t/dryer in shared utility (next door)
• Sole use of garden, summerhouse
• Gas BBQ
• Parking
• Shared grounds of 3½ acres with furniture
• Easy walking access

Price: £316 - £570 per week

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Set in a secluded position high in the Mendips above Cheddar Gorge (and just 3 miles from Cheddar), these three attractive barn conversions make an excellent base for walkers and nature lovers. This Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is rich in bird and wildlife, including badgers and deer (which visit the farm). Animals on the farm include calves, pygmy goats, alpacas, rabbits and guinea pigs. Nature trails criss-cross the surrounding hills, easily accessible from the farm, and the whole area is one of immense historical and geological interest.
Among the many places of interest to visit are Wells cathedral in England’s smallest city, Glastonbury Tor, the caves at Cheddar and Wookey, Longleat and several NT properties including Montacute House and Stourhead and King John’s Hunting Lodge in pretty Axbridge. Excellent beaches and seaside entertainment can be enjoyed at Weston Super Mare and Brean, and there are many charming villages to be explored, along with the rugged landscape of Exmoor National Park, famous for the native ponies. The Georgian Heritage city of Bath is easily reached with its beautiful architecture, Roman Baths, Abbey and fine selection of shops and restaurants. Several golf clubs are available locally together with horse riding, coarse fishing and trout fishing at Chew Valley and Blagdon Lakes. Very good local inns and places to eat. Shops 3 miles.

• Elec ‘log-effect’ fire inc
• Elec, bed linen and towels inc
• Cot and h/chair on request
• TV
• DVD
• CD
• M/wave
• Washer/dryer
• F/freezer
• Enclosed children’s play area with seesaw, climbing frame, slide and swings
• Parking

This comfortable cottage is set close to the children’s play area. Sitting-room with dining area and electric ‘log-effect’ fire. Well-equipped kitchen. Bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet. First floor: Open-tread staircase to one double room with 5ft bed, and one twin bedroom.

• NSH and panel heaters inc
• D/washer

Price: £342 - £634 per week

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Set in a secluded position high in the Mendips above Cheddar Gorge (and just 3 miles from Cheddar), these three attractive barn conversions make an excellent base for walkers and nature lovers. This Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is rich in bird and wildlife, including badgers and deer (which visit the farm). Animals on the farm include calves, pygmy goats, alpacas, rabbits and guinea pigs. Nature trails criss-cross the surrounding hills, easily accessible from the farm, and the whole area is one of immense historical and geological interest.
Among the many places of interest to visit are Wells cathedral in England’s smallest city, Glastonbury Tor, the caves at Cheddar and Wookey, Longleat and several NT properties including Montacute House and Stourhead and King John’s Hunting Lodge in pretty Axbridge. Excellent beaches and seaside entertainment can be enjoyed at Weston Super Mare and Brean, and there are many charming villages to be explored, along with the rugged landscape of Exmoor National Park, famous for the native ponies. The Georgian Heritage city of Bath is easily reached with its beautiful architecture, Roman Baths, Abbey and fine selection of shops and restaurants. Several golf clubs are available locally together with horse riding, coarse fishing and trout fishing at Chew Valley and Blagdon Lakes. Very good local inns and places to eat. Shops 3 miles.

• Elec ‘log-effect’ fire inc
• Elec, bed linen and towels inc
• Cot and h/chair on request
• TV
• DVD
• CD
• M/wave
• Washer/dryer
• F/freezer
• Enclosed children’s play area with seesaw, climbing frame, slide and swings
• Parking

(Shown in bottom photograph, left hand side). Living/dining room with electric ‘log-effect’ fire. Spacious well-equipped modern kitchen. Single bedroom. Shower room with toilet. First floor: Two bedrooms; one double and one twin. Bathroom with toilet.

• Full oil CH inc
• D/washer
• Courtyard and furniture
• Easy walking access

Price: £333 - £817 per week

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Shared use of outdoor heated swimming pool

Set in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, nestling beneath the scenic Mendip Hills, the pretty village of Draycott provides an ideal holiday base for exploring, cycling and sightseeing. This is the centre of the English Strawberry growing region with fruit available from March to November. This delightful cottage with its ’Colonial Style’ wooden veranda with outside seating and far reaching countryside views offers a very good standard of comfort and convenience. There is shared use, with the owners, of the heated outdoor pool from May to September. Full livery is available at the adjacent paddock at extra cost to be arranged with the owner. Local activities on offer include sailing, fishing, cycling, hiking, riding, clay shooting, golf, gliding and caving. Visit the nearby Cheddar Gorge to view the amazing caves, see the popular family attractions at Wookey Hole, the Cathedral City of Wells, and the historic Tor and Abbey at Glastonbury. The coastal resorts of Weston Super Mare and Burnham on Sea are within 15 miles. Shops 1/4 mile, Pubs 200 yards.

All on ground floor: Living room with double sofa bed and patio doors/dining room/kitchen, all with wooden floor. 2 bedrooms: 1 double (5ft) with wooden floor and en-suite shower room with toilet, 1 twin. Bathroom with shower over bath and toilet.

Woodburner in living room (initial fuel inc). Elec heaters, elec, bed linen and towels inc. Cot. H/chair. Digital TV. DVD and small library. CD. Elec cooker. M/wave. Use of owner’s w/machine by arrangement. T/dryer. D/washer. F/freezer. Wooden veranda and furniture. BBQ. Parking (2 cars). Shared use of outdoor heated swimming pool (9.1m x 4.6m, depth 1.1m to 1.7m), open May-Sep. Easy walking access. Price: £288 - £813 per week

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Ellick Barn is set in farmland on the northern edge of the Mendip Hills, at the top of Burrington Combe, where the famous Rock of Ages can be found. The converted, detached holiday property is conveniently set on a main route to Blagdon village which has excellent pubs and restaurants. Some of the best fishing and walking is around Blagdon Lake, with climbing and caving in Burrington village, 1 mile. Easy access to open countryside and points of interest such as Cheddar Gorge and Wookey Hole. Bristol with its historic dockland 12 miles, while Bath with its Roman baths and Abbey 14 miles. Shops 1 mile.

Steps up to entrance on first floor: Large living/dining room with sofa bed and kitchen area. Ground floor: Double bedroom and twin bedroom, each with feature doorway. Bathroom with over-bath shower, Victorian-style fittings and toilet. Beams and wooden floor throughout.

• Elec, full oil CH, bed linen and towels inc
• TV
• DVD
• M/wave
• W/machine
• D/washer
• F/freezer
• Enclosed garden with patio and furniture
• 7 acres of shared natural grounds
• BBQ
• Parking (for 3 cars)
• No smoking
• NB: Steps from living room to garden

Price: £333 - £817 per week