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Cosy Somerset cottage, open fire, country walks, pet friendly.

Riverside cottage with kitchen and balcony

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Primary Suite
Dressing table in Primary Suite
Fresh Towels for every guest
Property grounds

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 6300 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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  • Place, Glastonbury Abbey
  • Place, Chalice Well
  • Place, Glastonbury Tor
  • Airport, Bristol (BRS-Bristol Intl.)

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Bathroom 3

Soap · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Cosy Somerset cottage, open fire, country walks, pet friendly.

The house offers superior accommodation, from the spacious master bedroom, to the king sized room, and a slightly smaller double room for smaller members of the family.

Large living room with wood fore, kitchen and family rooms all open onto the garden.

Set at the end of a private drive in the heart of the Somerset Mendips, this family farm house is the perfect rural retreat allowing you to escape from the modern hustle & bustle. With a massive family kitchen, and a large airy space with huge family dining table, Large dual aspect living room that opens onto a mature private garden with its mill stream. It is the perfect place to socialise, entertain and dine.

You can enjoy indoor or outdoor cooking, reading, yoga in the large two story atrium, knitting on a wonderful sofa, chilling in the garden, cozying up in front of the log fire or going on a beautiful adventure into the heart of Avalon.

Close proximity to Castle Cary, Somerton, Street, Glastonbury (including Pilton & the festival site) Shepton Mallet and Bruton being a short drive away. Bath, Bristol, Stone Henge are less than an hour away.

Set in the heart of the Somerset countryside and you have access to country walks, wild swimming, cosy pubs, independent food and drink suppliers, ancient, historical, quirky towns and markets.

Parts of the farm are quite old - the Mill & its stream are in the Doomsday book, there are old local stories that the flour for King Alfred's burnt cakes was milled in our Mill around 850AD.

After a significant investment during Autumn 2024, the entire site is now powered with solar power mounted on one of the larger outbuildings,

Large collection of books and tabletop games, outdoor games available on request.

River Brue course fishing available on the property.

We have a High Chair and Travel Cot on request.

Very pet friendly.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Breakfast available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: less than 25 kg per pet (limit 99 pets total)
Pets can be any size, just not on the furniture.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Lock the doors and return the keys
Just pop the keys back in the key box scramble the code and we will take care of the rest
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
No Smoking We ask that you don't smoke in the house - smoking outside is fine, as long as you use an ash tray .
No pets on the furniture: Were very pro-pets - just not on the furniture please.
BBQ :We have a gas and Charcoal BBQ that is for your exclusive use, If you plan extensive use please bring your own propane cylinder (screw in type)

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Cashless transactions are available
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Somerton

Located in Somerton, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Fleet Air Arm Museum and The Shoe Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Lytes Cary Manor and Glastonbury Abbey. Travelling with kids? Consider Greenbank Pool, or check out an event or a game at Huish Park. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours nearby.
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Somerton, Somerset

What's nearby

  • Haynes International Motor Museum - 15 min drive - 20.8 km
  • Clarks Village - 17 min drive - 16.3 km
  • Glastonbury Abbey - 20 min drive - 19.3 km
  • Chalice Well - 21 min drive - 19.9 km
  • Glastonbury Tor - 23 min drive - 20.0 km

Getting around

  • Castle Cary Station - 11 min drive
  • Bristol International Airport (BRS) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Burnt Honey - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Bay Tree - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Fox & Hounds - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Kingsdon Inn - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cosy Somerset cottage, open fire, country walks, pet friendly. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 99 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Cosy Somerset cottage, open fire, country walks, pet friendly.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cosy Somerset cottage, open fire, country walks, pet friendly.?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Cosy Somerset cottage, open fire, country walks, pet friendly.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cosy Somerset cottage, open fire, country walks, pet friendly. located?

Located on the waterfront, this family-friendly cottage is within 9 mi (15 km) of Avalon Vineyard, Greenbank Pool and Royal Bath and West Showground. Clarks Village and Fleet Air Arm Museum are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nigel M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay at this property with the hosts being most accomodating. The property had plenty of space and everything we needed and more.Its nice quiet location allowed for great dog walks but was also close to drive and explore many other interesting locations.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruth T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A lovely, peaceful place to stay with everything we needed for our comfort. The host was very helpful and accommodating. A central place for lots of great places to visit.
Front door to the property
Sculpture in the garden
Lytes Cary Manor NT
Barrington Court NT
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Anne L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family getaway

Lovely place to stay in Somerset. Spacious and quiet.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

alex a.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

most beautiful stay

We love the cottage so much! the rooms and kitchen was amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Myah G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location and a beautiful house and garden

Great location to explore Somerset and a beautiful house and garden for dogs. We had a great time!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lydia S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peace and quiet

A lovely, well equipped property in a wonderfully quiet location. A perfect place to spend a few days.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claire M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home to home

Very comfortable house. Great location!
Stayed 39 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Simon C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A great base in leafy Sumerset

Quaint, quiet and tranquil. One matress could do with replacing, but overall - excellent. Have already booked to stay there again next year!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louanne H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The cottage is exactly as advertised. Michael was a lovely host. A great retreat in a beautiful part of England
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

tim h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous property.

Lovely house in quiet countryside setting.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pam W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely

The property was lovely would definitely recommend this cottage, so go and book now, you will not regret it!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jess S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Christmas Getaway

Beautiful & cosy cottage which was ideal for a family get together. Country walks on the doorstep and a local shop a short walk away. House had everything we needed, including wellies for muddy walks :)
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chloe P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Easter break

Wonderful break in a lovely location. The barn was equipped with everything you needed. Welcoming and helpful hosts.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful and relaxing

We loved everything about this property. It was charming, quiet, dog-friendly, comfortable and friendly host. We enjoyed relaxing with a book, walking around the local community, eating out at a great pub within walking distance and visiting Shelton Mallet prison on a rainy day. We would love to revisit and would highly recommend this property to others.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ian D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely idyllic 👌

We have just returned from a wonderful stay at this property for the Easter weekend . Hidden down a long driveway this beautiful house comes into view and received wows from us all. Spotlessly clean with a huge kitchen and a lovely large garden which our dogs thoroughly enjoyed. It's so peaceful and we were very lucky with the weather, a wonderful weekend was had by all , we will return 👍
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julia A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous escape to the country

Such a lovely property in a quiet, tranquil setting. It had everything to be a home from home. The garden was lovely and private & you could walk across the field to do wild swimming if you wanted. Michael was on hand if you needed anything. There was a fabulous pub (Crossed Keys) within walking distance (10 minute stroll - if that) which does lovely food. (Take a torch as it is very dark walking down the private lane which takes you to the property.) the property is within easy reach of places like Wells, Chedder Gorge, Lyme Regis and Weymouth to name but a few.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ed K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A lovely holiday in the countryside

This is a most wonderful private, peaceful and quiet home and garden. Inside, the ground floor sitting room and very large kitchen are beautiful, with even better views. The 3upstairs bedrooms were comfortable, large, with two good bathrooms. We spent every evening sitting on the patio gardens. The location is superb for walking through the orchards, with local pubs offering excellent meals. We entertained friends often. Parking is easy. Local Trust sites abound. Our hosts met us on arrival and were charming, but not at all intrusive. Our fortnight holiday went by too quickly; we shall definitely plan to return.
Stayed 13 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Miriam C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stevens Siblings Rally.

Absolutely beautiful house and grounds... House was already warm on arrival. Loved the notes in frames above the range cooker and fireplace...Hosts were there but not intrusive in any way. Had a lovely away from it all break with some great walks and pub finds.. Heartily recommend the Strode Arms at Cranmore near the East Somerset Railway as a place to eat. - Watching squirrels in the apple tree in the mornings with fresh coffee is a must. Will definitely be returning - 5/5 or 10/10 does not do this place justice... A great find on VRBO and thank you so much for letting us share your wonderful home. Loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

KEITH w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything we needed for a great stay
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I stayed here with my wife, son and in-laws for a few days whilst exploring Somerset. It's a lovely rustic cottage in a peaceful countryside location, and plenty of room for us to spread out, and we all really enjoyed our time here. Would recommend to others.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely, spacious cottage. Great location. Gorgeous surroundings.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was perfect for our stay. It was exactly what we were looking for. Very well equipped, clean, and most importantly for us quiet. Lots of space for our fur babies to run and a wonderful location for countryside walks and day trips to various places i.e. Wells and Glastonbury. We would highly recommend West Barn to anybody looking for a peaceful retreat or somewhere to meet up with friends/family.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super quiet cottage, very comfortable. ideal base for up to six.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chloe T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stunning, private and spacious cottage… the owner was amazingly helpful and the cottage surpassed our expectations… simply dreamy stay! The only thing we would change would be better quality bed linen and bedding but we understand that that would be expensive, not hypoallergenic - this is not stopping us from going back though and loved every moment of it! Truly relaxing stay in a wonderful location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary E.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Our Holiday

This property was excellent, it provided everything we needed and more. Michael, our host, was very friendly and helpful. The area was beautiful and very quiet. Communication through Vrbo left a lot to be desired. We had problems accessing the app to find out details which was not the fault of our host Michael.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

About the host

Hosted by Michael Heap

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Emma & Michael are the second generation of Heaps to live at Mill farm, for a long time they both lived international lives in many weird and wonderful countries, Spent many years in professional hospitality, they now call Mill farm home. Michael is keen on gardening, plants and outdoor cooking, Emma enjoys eating Michael's outdoor cooking and hopes to own Alpacas one day. If your interested in beekeeping - ask Michael & Emma about their hives.

Why they chose this property

The country getaway and family home for the Heap family for nearly 30 years. We absolutely love living here and are so excited to share our home with you. We get to enjoy the serenity of being hidden away and surrounded by nature but also have access to amenities nearby that makes
life quite comfortable!

Parts of the farm are quite old - the Mill & its stream are in the Doomsday book, there are old local stories that the flour for King Alfred's burnt cakes was milled in our Mill around 850AD!

What makes this property unique

The village of West Lydford enjoys not only its picturesque countryside surroundings but wonderful transport links, perfectly situated between Street, Bruton, Glastonbury, Castle Cary, Somerton, Yeovil, & Shepton Mallet. The house is secluded away from the village down a long private drive but within a short walk of a 24hr convenience store, Minutes from the Glastonbury festival site.

Countless world-class food producers on the doorstep, Including on the drinks side the Wraxall Vineyards, Somerset Spirit company, and many world class cider makers. on the food side - Westcombe Dairy, Charles Dowding, Batch Farm, and of course the North Cadbury Village Stores for fans of Montgomery cheese.

For those that like to visit gardens - The Newt is very close by.

History fans will love the history in the area Arthurian legends abound, From Glastonbury cathedral and tor, to Cadbury castle you can explore King Author and Merlins true home. Along with the Ancient more modern history pervades the area from the monastic draining of the levels to Lytes Cary medieval manor house with Arts and Crafts-style gardens, Montecute House has stunning Elizabethan renaissance architecture, and Barrington Court is an atmospheric fragment of old Somerset, It has farm buildings, abundant flowers and orchards.

RNAS Yeovilton (HMS Heron) hosts its own museum for those fans of Naval Aviation - be sure to visit the Fleet Air Arm Museum with its very own concord.

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