Cottage Holidays in Shepton Mallet

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A small but cosy beamed converted barn, adjoining the owner’s 18th-century former farmhouse and greenhouse, standing in a peaceful and secluded garden. Situated on a no-through road on the edge of the village of Pilton, between the Mendips and Glastonbury, the countryside offers fine views of Glastonbury Tor and beyond. Within easy reach are Wells with a fine cathedral and Bishop’s Palace, Bath, Bristol, Cheddar Gorge and caves, Wookey Hole, Street with Clarks Village (retail factory outlets). Also possible are day trips to the coast (Somerset or Dorset), nearby historic houses such as Montacute, Stourhead and Longleat, famous for its safari park. A perfect holiday base. Nearest shops Shepton Mallet 11/2 miles, village shop, PO and pub 1/2 mile.

Steps to entrance: Living/dining room with 2 divan beds. 6 steps up to kitchen. Shower room with toilet and sloping ceiling.

NSH, elec heaters and elec by £1 meter. Bed linen and towels inc. Cot on request. DVD. Stereo/CD. Elec mini-cooker. M/wave. Gardens and furniture. Parking. No smoking. Price: £161 - £364 per week

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Creech View is a brand new two bedroom cottage set on a non-working farm on the outskirts of Ditcheat, a small & picturesque village in the rolling Somerset countryside. Surrounded by beautiful views of farmland and hills, the cottage provides a tranquil place for those seeking some peace and quiet. There are many local attractions in the area to suit all tastes; Castle Cary, Shepton Mallet, Wells and Glastonbury are all within easy reach, and the historic city of Bath is just 45 minutes drive away. There is also a new on-site health and beauty therapy suite which offers luxurious treatments to help you relax and unwind. Treatments can be arranged prior to your stay. In the evenings you could try one of the many local pubs serving good food, or alternatively relax on the private patio and take in the views of the beautiful countryside.

The accommodation comprises two bedrooms: one of which is on the ground floor with disabled access, the other is on the first floor. Both bedrooms offer super king size beds (these can be made into twin beds on request). They also offer separate shower rooms, WC, and towel rails. Upstairs offers a large mezzanine landing with a single sofa bed available on request. Lounge/diner: large separate room with ample seating with comfortable double sofa bed and benefiting from a huge, double-storey feature window. Large flatscreen TV/DVD player with a good choice of DVDs, books and board games to entertain. Kitchen: situated downstairs and fully equipped with dishwasher, microwave, fan-assisted oven, grill, hob and washer/dryer. Outside: offers a large private South-facing garden laid to lawn and a large patio with BBQ facilities. Amenities: ample parking for several cars and a designated parking space for the cottage. Bed linen, towels, electric and full central heating included (additional heating charge of £20 per week from October - April). Regret no smoking or pets. For larger parties, there is further accommodation in the owner’s 4 Star bed and breakfast on site, also health and beauty treatments subject to availability, please enquire. Location: beach 35 miles, shop, pub and restaurants under 1 mile. Arrival: 4pm. Price: £355 - 765 per week

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Tucked away in the Mendip Hills, these attractive renovated barns (ERX & ERY) offer a peaceful retreat and ideal base for touring the West Country. With oak floors, original beams and contemporary fittings and furnishings, these barns are spacious, light and airy. Admire the alpacas grazing on the owner’s land while driving through to the barns. Nearby attractions to visit include Wells, the smallest city in England, (with its magnificent cathedral), the historic city of Bath, (famous for its Roman spa, Georgian terraces and cosmopolitan atmosphere), Glastonbury Abbey and Tor, and the Mulbery factory shop located in an old school in Shepton Mallet. Family attractions within easy reach are the spectacular underground caverns at Wookey Hole, Cheddar caves and gorge, Longleat safari park, and a ride through the beautiful Somerset countryside in original steam trains on the East Somerset railway. Also nearby are the Royal Bath showgrounds, host to many major events and shows throughout the year. Shop 3 miles, pub 2 miles.

• Gas fire inc
• Elec, full oil CH, bed linen and towels inc
• Freeview TV
• Radio/CD
• M/wave
• Washer/dryer
• D/washer
• F/freezer
• Enclosed, shared garden and private decking area with furniture
• Gas BBQ
• Parking (4 cars)
• Easy walking access
• No smoking
• Friday to Friday

Large living room with double patio doors, contemporary gas fire and sofa bed (alternative sleeping). Well-equipped kitchen/dining room with beams and patio doors. Double bedroom with 5ft bed, and en-suite shower room with toilet. Four steps down to twin bedroom. Bathroom with shower attachment and toilet. Most rooms with oak floor. Price: £363 - £899 per week

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A detached holiday bungalow in rolling green pastures. Ideal for visiting Glastonbury with its Abbey, Chalice Well, and the Tor with its remains of the 15th-century church. Shepton Mallet, approx 3 miles, offers varied shops, restaurants, and the floodlit carnival in November. Within 3 miles of Royal Bath & West Showground, venue of many interesting events throughout the year. Cathedral city of Wells approx. 5 miles. Nearest beaches at Weston-super-Mare and Burnham-on-Sea, both approx 20 miles. Shop and pub 1 mile.

All on ground floor: Living/dining room/kitchen. 2 bedrooms: 1 double, 1 twin. Bathroom with shower over bath. Separate toilet.

Open fire in living room inc. Oil CH, elec, bed linen and towels inc. Cot. H/chair. Freeview TV. DVD. Elec cooker. M/wave. W/machine. Payphone. Enclosed garden and furniture. BBQ. Parking (2 cars). One pet welcome, under strict control - animals nearby. Easy walking access. Price: £243 - £586 per week

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Excellent base for central Somerset / steam room

In the small village of Pilton, central Somerset, 3 miles south of Shepton Mallet, 6 miles east of Glastonbury Tor and 5 miles south of Wells, this detached holiday cottage for 2+2 (W40894) and these semi-detached bungalows for 2+2 (W40895 and W40896) are well presented and boast a steam massage shower and the shower rooms also convert into steam rooms.

The properties’ location makes them ideal to explore this rich country with its many attractions, NT houses (Montacute House, Barrington Court and Tintinhull House), excellent scenery and walking. The enchanting Glastonbury Tor is a must, as well as Wells cathedral city with its quaint shopping centre and Bishops’ Palace, Cheddar Gorge and Caves, and the Roman spa of Bath.

Famous Somerset carnivals are held early to mid November and a little further afield visit the seaside resorts of Weston-super-Mare, Weymouth and Lyme Regis. The Fleet Air Museum, Haynes Motor Museum, Clarks Factory Village and The Royal Bath and West Showground are also well worth a visit. Stourhead House and Gardens, Longleat House and Safari Park, or the Somerset Levels are all within easy driving distance.

Shop and pub with food 0.5 miles.

Excellent base for central Somerset

Ground floor: Living room with sofa bed/dining room/kitchen. Open tread stairs to first floor: 1 galleried double bedroom. Shower room/steam room with massage jets and toilet. Wooden floors throughout.

Oil CH, elec, bed linen and towels inc. T/cot. H/chair. Digital TV. DVD. Stereo/CD. Elec cooker. M/wave. Patio and furniture. Parking. No smoking. Price: £209 - £453 per week

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Excellent base for central Somerset / steam room

In the small village of Pilton, central Somerset, 3 miles south of Shepton Mallet, 6 miles east of Glastonbury Tor and 5 miles south of Wells, this detached holiday cottage for 2+2 (W40894) and these semi-detached bungalows for 2+2 (W40895 and W40896) are well presented and boast a steam massage shower and the shower rooms also convert into steam rooms.

The properties’ location makes them ideal to explore this rich country with its many attractions, NT houses (Montacute House, Barrington Court and Tintinhull House), excellent scenery and walking. The enchanting Glastonbury Tor is a must, as well as Wells cathedral city with its quaint shopping centre and Bishops’ Palace, Cheddar Gorge and Caves, and the Roman spa of Bath.

Famous Somerset carnivals are held early to mid November and a little further afield visit the seaside resorts of Weston-super-Mare, Weymouth and Lyme Regis. The Fleet Air Museum, Haynes Motor Museum, Clarks Factory Village and The Royal Bath and West Showground are also well worth a visit. Stourhead House and Gardens, Longleat House and Safari Park, or the Somerset Levels are all within easy driving distance.

Shop and pub with food 0.5 miles.

Excellent base for central Somerset / Jacuzzi / steam room

In the small village of Pilton, central Somerset, 3 miles south of Shepton Mallet, 6 miles east of Glastonbury Tor and 5 miles south of Wells, this detached holiday cottage for 2+2 (W40894) and these semi-detached bungalows for 2+2 (W40895 and W40896) are well presented and boast a steam massage shower and the shower rooms also convert into steam rooms.

All on ground floor: Living room with sofa bed/dining room/kitchen. 1 double bedroom. Bathroom/steam room with Jacuzzi bath, shower cubicle with massage jets and toilet. Wooden floors throughout.

Oil CH, elec, bed linen and towels inc. T/cot. H/chair. Digital TV. DVD. Stereo/CD. Elec cooker. M/wave. Patio and furniture. Ample parking. No smoking. Price: £209 - £453 per week

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Excellent base for central Somerset / steam room

In the small village of Pilton, central Somerset, 3 miles south of Shepton Mallet, 6 miles east of Glastonbury Tor and 5 miles south of Wells, this detached holiday cottage for 2+2 (W40894) and these semi-detached bungalows for 2+2 (W40895 and W40896) are well presented and boast a steam massage shower and the shower rooms also convert into steam rooms.

The properties’ location makes them ideal to explore this rich country with its many attractions, NT houses (Montacute House, Barrington Court and Tintinhull House), excellent scenery and walking. The enchanting Glastonbury Tor is a must, as well as Wells cathedral city with its quaint shopping centre and Bishops’ Palace, Cheddar Gorge and Caves, and the Roman spa of Bath.

Famous Somerset carnivals are held early to mid November and a little further afield visit the seaside resorts of Weston-super-Mare, Weymouth and Lyme Regis. The Fleet Air Museum, Haynes Motor Museum, Clarks Factory Village and The Royal Bath and West Showground are also well worth a visit. Stourhead House and Gardens, Longleat House and Safari Park, or the Somerset Levels are all within easy driving distance.

Shop and pub with food 0.5 miles.

Excellent base / Jacuzzi / steam room

Ground floor: Living room with sofa bed/dining room/kitchen. Bathroom with Jacuzzi bath, shower cubicle with massage jets and toilet. 1 double bedroom. Wooden floors throughout.

Oil CH, elec, bed linen and towels inc. T/cot. H/chair. Digital TV. DVD. Stereo/CD. Elec cooker. M/wave. Patio and furniture. Ample parking. No smoking. Price: £209 - £453 per week

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Situated in a peaceful hamlet in the Mendip Hills this charming listed 18th century holiday cottage with Doulting stone mullioned windows, has been beautifully renovated to retain the original interior with the benefits of modern services. Beams and flagstone floors add to the character. There is a large garden with views to open farm land. Well positioned for access to the historic cities of Wells & Bath; the wetlands of the Somerset Levels and the limestone plateaux of the Mendip Hills with the famous attractions of Cheddar Gorge and Wookey Hole. Also nearby Glastonbury Tor and Abbey, the Bath & West showground, and the Clarks village for designer outlet shopping. Shops 3 miles, pub 1 mile.

Beamed living room with wood-burning stove and flagstone floor. Beamed kitchen/dining room. Utility. Bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet. First floor: Double bedroom with 5ft bed (restricted headroom 6ft). Twin bedroom.

• Wood-burning stove - initial fuel inc, thereafter avail locally
• Elec, full oil CH, bed linen, towels inc
• Freeview TV
• DVD
• CD
• M/wave
• W/machine
• D/washer
• Freezer
• Lawned garden with patio and furniture
• Parking (2 cars)
• No smoking
• Friday to Friday
• NB: Garden leads onto open fields

Price: £333 - £817 per week

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Enjoying an enviable and secluded lakeside setting within 20 acres of natural landscape, this attractively renovated, single-storey holiday lodge offers contemporary and stylish accommodation with wonderful views over the lake and far reaching countryside. The Somerset Levels offer excellent walking opportunities, and the magnificent Cheddar Caves and Gorge, and the Wookey Hole Caves are within easy reach. Coastal resorts can be reached in under an hour. Shepton Mallet 3 miles, Wells 5 miles, Bath and Bristol are within ½ hour’s drive. Shop 11/2 miles, pub ½ mile.

Access via decking of another holiday lodge. Spacious open-plan living/dining room with large kitchen, sofa-bed, French door to decking. Two bedrooms; one double with patio door to decking and lake views, one twin. Bathroom with shower cubicle and toilet. Oak floors throughout.

• Elec, full Calor gas CH, bed linen and towels inc
• TV
• DVD
• Radio/cassette/CD
• Combi m/wave oven/grill
• W/machine
• D/washer
• Shared lawned garden
• Decked area on the lakeside
• Shared natural grounds of 20 acres with furniture
• Shared BBQ
• Ample parking
• On-site fishing
• No smoking
• Easy walking access
• NB: Large lake in grounds

Price: £363 - £899 per week

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In the small village of Croscombe, in central Somerset, midway between Wells (1½ miles) and Shepton Mallet (1½ miles), this lovely quaint cottage with an open fire in an inglenook, is one of a row and an excellent holiday home to enjoy the many family attractions in this popular area. Wells Cathedral City with its Bishop’s Palace is a must, along with Cheddar Gorge and Caves, Wookey Hole, Clarke’s Village, Glastonbury Tor and of course the Roman Spa of Bath. Shop and village inn 200 yards.

Beamed living/dining room with open fire in inglenook. Kitchen with tiled floor. Utility. Steep spiral stairs to first floor: Double bedroom. Twin bedroom. Bathroom with shower cubicle and toilet.

• Open fire - initial fuel inc, thereafter avail locally
• Elec, full gas CH, bed linen and towels inc
• TV
• DVD (small library)
• Radio/cassette/CD
• M/wave
• W/machine
• F/freezer
• Enclosed lawned garden with patio and furniture
• BBQ
• Parking (for 2 cars)
• No smoking
• NB: 10 steps in garden

Price: £333 - £817 per week

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This beautifully renovated barn has been converted to a very high standard with much care and attention gone into making your stay extremely comfortable. A feature window extends into the roof to provide wonderful views of the paddock and evening sunsets over the Mendip Hills. By night the glazed roof provides the perfect setting for a romantic starlit evening. Situated on the outskirts of Gurney Slade, you will be able to take full advantage of the village amenities with 3 good pubs and the village Post Office store all in walking distance. There are many other attractions for which the area is famous within a short drive, including Georgian Bath which is steeped in history and well worth a visit for its attractions including the Roman Baths, Wells Cathedral, Glastonbury Tor, Longleat, Cheddar Gorge, Wookey Hole, Bristol and the Chew Valley Lakes. The coastline of North Somerset is easily accessible and offers a range of beaches. After your day, watch the sun go down and relax in garden under the pergola or stroll to the local pub for an evening meal.

1 of 2 converted barns, the accommodation offers two bedrooms: both with TVs and enjoy far reaching views across the Mendip Hills .1 double with en-suite shower and WC. Up 2 steps into another bedroom with 3 single beds (the bedrooms are in the eaves of the roof with low sloping ceilings and therefore head height is reduced in places.) Bathroom: located downstairs with bath, walk-in shower and WC. Lounge/kitchen/diner: open-plan with feature window to take in the paddock views, wooden flooring, flatscreen TV, DVD and hi-fi. Kitchen with electric oven, hob, microwave, fridge, and washing machine. Outside: private garden area overlooking surrounding fields with a covered patio, BBQ, garden furniture and a secure shed to keep bikes or golf clubs. Amenities: ample parking. Bed linen, towels and electric included. Night Storage heating available, if required, at a cost of £15 per week payable to the owners on arrival. Regret no smoking or pets. Location: less than a 20 minute drive from the Glastonbury Festival. Shop and pubs 0.5 mile, beach (Weston-Super-Mare) 27 miles and 3 18 hole golf courses within 5 miles. Price: £310 - 675 per week