Cottage Holidays in Langport

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This lovely detached barn has been recently converted to provide a holiday home on the edge of the Somerset Levels. Less than a mile from the traditional town of Langport, Little Upton Cider Barn makes an ideal base for touring the whole of Somerset. There are a wealth of attractions to suit all tastes within a short drive and these include Longleat, Cricket St Thomas, Clarkes Village at Street, Roman Bath and beaches on the north coast. Enjoy delightful scenery and walks direct from the property and in the evenings visit one of many local family pubs all serving good food. On site, relax in the private rear garden area with seating or enjoy the sauna.

The accommodation is spacious and furnished to a good standard and offers one bedroom: double with en-suite shower room and WC, please take care as the bedroom is accessed via a steep open-tread space saver staircase, there is also an external stone staircase which provides access to the bedroom. Lounge/kitchen/diner: downstairs, open-plan with cooker, fridge, microwave, TV, DVD, Freeview and woodburner (first basket of logs free). Washing machine in outbuilding. Outside: enclosed garden with seating. Amenities: ample parking. Bed linen and electric included. Electric heating. All dogs welcome. Location: beach 30 minute drive, pubs and shop under 1 mile. Price: £240 - 525 per week

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Aller Hill Vineyard lies in the owners' 9 acres of grounds adjacent to their maturing vineyard, with panoramic views across the Somerset Levels, as far as the Blackdown Hills and Exmoor. Newly renovated, the property is furnished to a good standard throughout offering all the modern conveniences you would expect, yet has retained many character features including exposed stone walls. The immediate area is ideal for nature lovers, in fact a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) can be accessed on foot directly from the garden allowing you to discover ancient woodlands and rare orchids. The Somerset Levels offer many nature reserves and are great for walking and cycling. The barn is well located in a rural position yet central to many attractions including Wookey Hole Caves, Cheddar Gorge, Muchelney Abbey and Clarks Village shopping outlet. The historical cities of Bath, Bristol and Wells, with its cathedral, are within easy reach as are the Quantocks and Exmoor which both offer stunning moorland walks and many quaint villages to discover. In the evenings there are a wide selection of local pubs renowned for their good food, or you can relax in the enclosed garden and enjoy the evening sunshine.

The reverse level barn conversion is accessed by external stone steps which lead to the first floor of the accommodation and offers two bedrooms: on the ground floor 1 double with en-suite WC and handbasin and 1 twin. Bathroom: with whirlpool bath, shower over bath and WC. Lounge/kitchen/diner: on the first floor, a light and airy open-plan living area designed to maximise the countryside views. Cosy lounge area offers TV with Freeview, DVD and hi-fi. Dining area. Brand new kitchen area with oven, hob, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washer/dryer and microwave. Outside: to the side and rear of the property is an enclosed garden and patio area with garden furniture and BBQ. Amenities: parking for 1 car. Bed linen, towels, electric and central heating included. 1 dog welcome. Regret no smoking in the property. Location: beach 22 miles, shops 1.5 miles and pub 1 mile. Price: £255 - 578 per week

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Stillbrook is situated in the small, peaceful village of Muchelney on the banks of the River Parret and home to the National Trust properties of Muchelney Abbey and the nearby Priest’s House. The cottage has recently been renovated to provide a high standard of accommodation with modern appliances, but retains many character features such as exposed beams and inglenook fireplace. The property is close to local attractions suited to many interests and tastes, and its central location in South Somerset makes it an ideal base for touring widely across the South West from Stonehenge to Plymouth Hoe and beyond. The immediate area is ideal for countryside and wildlife lovers, walkers and cyclists. A little further afield are the Blackdown Hills, the Quantocks and Exmoor, each offering stunning moorland walks and many character-filled villages to discover. Also nearby are the historic attractions of Regency Bath and its Abbey, Wells and its Cathedral, and Glastonbury with its mystical Tor, whilst for those seeking some additional retail therapy, there is Clarks Village shopping outlet in Street. In the evenings there is a wide selection of local pubs and restaurants renowned for their good food, or alternatively you can relax in the cottage conservatory, on the south-facing patio, or in the garden by the summer house and enjoy uninterrupted views over the Somerset Levels in the evening sunshine.

This charming cottage with private driveway offers two bedrooms: 1 double and 1 twin each with picturesque views over the garden. Bathroom: downstairs, newly fitted with shower over bath, WC, washbasin and heater. Lounge/diner: full of character with exposed beams, inglenook fireplace and woodburner (logs supplied), TV, DVD and hi-fi. Kitchen: well-equipped, fitted with an electric oven, combination microwave with convection oven and grill, induction hob, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and washing machine. Conservatory: offers comfortable seating with views over the private enclosed garden and beyond to the Blackdown Hills. Outside: large enclosed garden, small orchard and summer house, an ideal space to relax and enjoy the views and sounds of the countryside. Amenities: ample parking for cars and storage space available for bikes. Bed linen, electric and electric heating included. Regret no smoking within the property. 1 dog by arrangement. Regret no children under 8 years old. Location: beach 25 miles. Farm next door selling vegetables, produce and locally reared. Restaurants, pub and shops 2 miles. Arrival time: 3pm. Price: £290 - 615 per week

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Situated on the Somerset Levels in central Somerset, just north of Somerton, this single storey holiday cottage is attached to the owner’s Grade ll listed farmhouse, where you can unwind with walks and countryside with views across the moors towards the Mendip Hills. Visit the many family attractions within easy driving such as Yeovilton Air Museum, Brean Leisure Park and Cheddar Gorge and Caves, or explore the enchanting Glastonbury Tor, the Georgian city of Bath and Exmoor National Park. Shop 4 miles, pub 2 miles.

All on ground floor: Living/dining room. Kitchen with tiled floor. 2 bedrooms: 1 double (four poster), 1 twin. Bathroom with corner bath, shower cubicle and toilet.

Elec heaters and elec inc (£20pw Oct-Apr). Bed linen and towels inc. H/chair. Freeview TV. DVD and small library. iPod docking station. Stereo/CD. Elec cooker. Combi m/wave/oven/grill. Washer/dryer. D/washer. Freezer. Under cover garden with patio and furniture. BBQ. Parking (2 cars). Games room with snooker table and darts board. No smoking. Price: £228 - £527 per week

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Private outdoor heated swimming pool (May to Sep inclusive)

Situated on the picturesque and tranquil Somerset levels, adjacent to the Parrett Trail, this 200 year old character cottage with beams, and inglenook fireplace featuring a woodburning stove. Guests also have sole use of an outdoor heated swimming pool (May to Sept inclusive). This is an excellent family holiday home, well equipped and furnished for up to five guests. Enjoy superb walking on your doorstep, fishing, cycling and the Rose and Crown pub/restaurant, 200 yards, for wining and dining. It is ideally located for exploring the many attractions in this popular county, with its many historic houses such as Forde Abbey and gardens, Montacute House (NT), Barrington Court (NT), Tintinhull House (NT) and Hestercombe Gardens, or family attractions at Yeovilton Air Museum, Brean Leisure Park and the scenic West Somerset Railway to Minehead. Visit Street, for Clarkes Village, Cheddar Gorge and Caves. The enchanting Glastonbury Tor and Wells cathedral city are a must see and of course for memorable days out, the seaside resorts of Lyme Regis, Seaton and Sidmouth are well worth a visit. Bus service to Taunton every 2 hours from outside the property. Shop 1/2 mile, pub 200 yards.

Ground floor: Living room with beams. Dining room/kitchen. Utility room. Steep stairs to first floor: 2 bedrooms: 1 double with Velux, 1 twin. Bathroom with shower over bath and toilet. Z-bed available.

Woodburner in living room (initial fuel inc). Oil CH, elec, bed linen and towels inc. T/cot. H/chair. Video. DVD. Stereo/CD. Elec cooker. M/wave. W/machine. Drying facilities. D/washer. Freezer. Payphone. Enclosed garden with patio and furniture. BBQ. Parking (2 cars). Outdoor heated swimming pool (7.3m x 3.6m, depth 1.8m to 0.9m), open May-Sep. No smoking. Price: £272 - £740 per week

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On the picturesque Somerset Levels between the historic and pretty villages of Muchelney and Drayton, this self-contained holiday wing of the owner’s converted barn is excellent for exploring this area of Somerset. Enjoy walking, golf, fishing, bird watching, cycling, historic houses such as Muchelney Abbey and Montacute, Yeovilton Fleet Air Arm Museum, the Haynes Motor Museum, or days out on The World Heritage Lyme Bay Jurassic coast. Shop 11/2 miles, pub 1 mile.

Ground floor: Living room with beams and wooden floor. Dining room/kitchen with tiled floor. Utility room. Separate toilet. First floor: 3 bedrooms: 1 double with en-suite shower room and toilet, 1 twin with en-suite bathroom with bath, shower cubicle and toilet, 1 single with en-suite bathroom with shower attachment and toilet.

Oil CH, elec, bed linen and towels inc. T/cot. H/chair. Freeview TV. DVD and small library. CD. Elec cooker. M/wave. W/machine. Freezer. Shared, large lawned garden with patio and furniture. BBQ. Parking (2 cars). No smoking. Friday to Friday. Price: £272 - £740 per week

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Ideal touring base

This attractive, detached holiday home with private lawned garden and large patio provides a comfortable and welcoming base from which to explore the glorious Somerset countryside. Situated in the attractive village of Burrowbridge in the heart of the Somerset Levels and on the banks of the river Parrett. The village has a fascinating history dating back to Neolithic and Roman times, and is dominated by the impressive Barrow Mump which commands the skyline and is where King Alfred took refuge when the Vikings arrived. Many trails and footpaths surround the area, including the Quantock and Mendip Hills, making it ideal for walkers and cyclists. National Trust properties to visit in the area include Montacute House, Barrington Court, Tintinhull Gardens. Other attractions to visit are Hestercombe Gardens, Westhay Moor Nature Reserve, and Glastonbury Tor and Abbey. 5 miles away is the town of Bridgewater, now renowned for its annual winter carnival, the largest illuminated carnival in Europe. Within easy reach are the family attractions at the coastal resorts of Weston-Super-Mare, Burnham-on-Sea and Clevedon. Shops 2 miles, pub and restaurant ¼ mile.

Ground floor: Living room with patio doors. Dining room. Kitchen/breakfast room. Utility room. Separate toilet. First floor: 4 bedrooms: 3 double, one with en-suite bathroom with shower over bath and toilet, 1 twin. Bathroom with shower over bath and toilet.

Gas CH, gas, elec bed linen and towels inc. Freeview TV. DVD. Elec cooker. M/wave. W/machine. T/dryer. D/washer. F/freezer. Lawned garden with patio and furniture. BBQ. Ample parking. No smoking. Friday to Friday. Price: £356 - £933 per week

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This stunning detached chapel in the heart of the Somerset Levels has been sympathetically renovated and converted to offer light, spacious holiday accommodation with a unique difference. Whilst retaining many of its original features such as high vaulted ceilings, chapel windows, fireplaces and beams it has been fitted and furnished with contemporary and stylish rooms. The living room features a raised up area at one end with picture windows overlooking the courtyard garden. Situated in the heart of the village of Othery, and with easy access to the M5, it is ideally placed for touring the surrounding Quantock and Mendip Hills, Exmoor, the caves and gorges at Cheddar and Wookey, and the coastal resorts of West Somerset and North Devon. Nearby Bridgwater is a lively town, once by the sea and a major port, today retaining the quay and the Bridgwater Canal. Scenic walks and cycling are possible along its towpaths. Autumn visitors can catch the famous carnivals, with their magnificent illuminated floats, in both Bridgwater and Taunton. The Willows and Wetlands Visitor Centre shows how the Somerset Levels were drained and offer a fascinating insight into the wildlife and industry of the area. Only 10 miles away is the mystical town of Glastonbury with its abbey and famous Tor. Wells, the smallest city in England also has a magnificent abbey, and medieval Bishop’s Palace. Clark’s Village is an outlet designer retail shopping area, and there are many historic houses to visit such as Barrington Court, Coleridge Cottage, Forde Abbey and Montacute House. Shops and pub 100 yards.

Spacious beamed living room with open fire, oak floor and four steps up to second seating area. Large beamed well-equipped kitchen/dining room with oak floor and open fireplace (decorative only). Utility. Double bedroom. Shower room and toilet. First floor: Double bedroom with step down to en-suite bathroom with roll top bath and toilet. Double bedroom with chapel stained glass windows. Two twin bedrooms. Bathroom with shower cubicle and toilet.

• Open fire – initial fuel inc, thereafter avail locally
• Elec, full oil CH, underfloor heating (ground floor only), bed linen and towels inc
• Freeview TV
• DVD
• Radio/cassette/CD
• M/wave
• W/machine
• T/dryer
• D/washer
• F/freezer
• Small courtyard garden and patio with furniture
• BBQ
• Parking (for 3 cars)
• Secure cycle store
• No smoking
• Easy walking access

Price: £956 - £2090 per week

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This impressive detached, Grade II listed Georgian house, ideally located in the rural village of High Ham and set in 6 acres of delightful gardens, (including 1½ acres of formal gardens, kitchen garden and walled garden), is excellent accommodation for 14. With its high ceilings, Georgian features and tastefully furnished to a high standard, it offers a lovely retreat in south/central Somerset, 3 miles north of Langport and 10 miles south of Glastonbury, with its famous Tor, providing a relaxing holiday base to explore the Somerset Levels and the many attractions in the area. In the main house there are 5 bedrooms, comprising four double (two emperor beds, one super king and one king-size) and a twin-bedded room, two bathrooms, and on the ground floor a spacious dining-room, drawing room, sitting room and kitchen. Adjacent and connected to the main house is a self contained annex for 4 with double and twin-bedded rooms, bathroom, living room and kitchen.
There is walking and riding on the Somerset Levels, as well as fishing, golf and many family attractions in the area, such as Yeovilton Fleet Air Arm Museum (with its prototype of Concorde), the Haynes Motor Museum with its fine collection of vintage cars, Clark’s Village at Street, Cricket St Thomas Wildlife Park and the famous spectacular Cheddar Gorge and Caves. High Ham itself is architecturally interesting and contains a part Norman church and a National Trust thatched windmill, which is the only one in the country. There are also many fine historic houses to visit: Montacute House and Gardens, Hestercombe House, Wells Cathedral and Bishop’s Palace and more. It is also ideally located for days out further afield, to explore the north Somerset Coast (20 miles) and into Exmoor National Park, the Dorset World Heritage Jurassic Coast (26 miles), the spa city of Bath (30 miles) with its Romans baths, museums, shops and restaurants, and Longleat Safari Park, all well worth a visit. Shops 3 miles, pub 400 yards.

Large drawing room with high ceiling. Sitting room with TV. Spacious dining room with high ceiling. Large kitchen with range cooker and tiled floor. Separate toilet. First floor: Four large double bedrooms, each with high ceiling; two with 7ft beds, one with 6ft bed and one with 5ft bed. Twin bedroom with high ceiling. Bathroom with shower cubicle and toilet. Bathroom with bidet and toilet. Annex: Living room with TV. Kitchen. First floor: Double bedroom. Twin bedroom. Bathroom with shower attachment and toilet.

• Elec, full oil CH, bed linen and towels inc
• Two Freeview TVs
• DVD (small library)
• Radio/cassette/CD (small library)
• Elec range inc
• M/wave
• W/machine
• Large 6-acre grounds (including 1½-acre formal garden, kitchen garden with terrace and furniture)
• BBQ
• Ample parking
• No smoking

Price: £1289 - £2793 per week