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St Etheldreda's Cottage, lovingly restored and impeccably presented

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A stone building with two-story windows, a small balcony, and a well-maintained garden with various plants and flowers.
A cozy living room with a green sofa, a wooden chair, a small ottoman, and a dining table with a vase of flowers. There is a fireplace, a television, and a bookshelf in the background.
A compact kitchen with a dining area, featuring a wooden table, chairs, and a red patterned rug.
A kitchen with a wooden table, a magazine, a blue teapot, and a flower vase.
A garden with yellow tulips and purple hyacinths, a white fence, and a brick wall.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Wells Cathedral
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Balcony
  • High-speed internet
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Wells, ENG
  • Place, Wells Bishop's Palace
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Wells Cathedral
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Mendip Hills
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Bristol (BRS-Bristol Intl.)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

St Etheldreda's Cottage, lovingly restored and impeccably presented

Our lovely little cottage is a level 100m walk from the picturesque High Street with its boutique shops, markets, historic sites and restaurants. The property was comprehensively renovated in 2016 and has an eclectic mix of vintage and contemporary furnishings to a very high standard. The owners personally clean and prepare the house for every guest to ensure the standards are of the highest order, a food pack and flowers are provided to welcome you. Very sorry but we don't accept dogs.

The accommodation comprises of a well equipped kitchen/diner on the ground floor, a large lounge with Juliette balcony on the first floor and a double bedroom with en-suite bathroom on the second floor. We have a shed for 2 bicycles/pushchairs too. It is perfect for couples of all ages and there is room for a travel cot adjacent the bed (we can supply cot and high-chair) - it's perfect for romantic and cultural breaks, wildlife watching @ the nature reserves, cycling/walking and has much to offer at any time of year .

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 6932045
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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
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

Wells

Located in Wells, this holiday home is in the city centre. Cheddar Gorge and Ebbor Gorge reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Wells Leisure Centre and Wells & Mendip Museum. Glastonbury Festival Site and Greenbank Pool are also worth visiting.
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Map
Wells, ENG

What's nearby

  • Wells Bishop's Palace - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Vicar's Close - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Wells Cathedral - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Wells & Mendip Museum - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Mendip Hills - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Castle Cary Station - 25 min drive
  • Bristol International Airport (BRS) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fosso Lounge - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Crown at Wells - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Tuckers - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Quarter Jack (Wetherspoon) - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is St Etheldreda's Cottage, lovingly restored and impeccably presented pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at St Etheldreda's Cottage, lovingly restored and impeccably presented?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at St Etheldreda's Cottage, lovingly restored and impeccably presented?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at St Etheldreda's Cottage, lovingly restored and impeccably presented?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is St Etheldreda's Cottage, lovingly restored and impeccably presented located?

Located in the heart of Wells, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of The Market Place, Vicar's Close and Wells Bishop's Palace. Wells & Mendip Museum and Wells Cathedral are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
A lovely character cottage in the beautiful City of Wells. It had everything we needed & the location was amazing!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to stay

I nice little cottage just out of the main area of the city, but close enough to walk everywhere.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
host very welcoming and responsive. All amenities provided everywhere spotless warm and comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our recent stay, the cottage was adorable and spotless. The hosts were really helpful, made check-in and check-out seamless, with great suggestions for local things to do. Cannot recommend highly enough!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 July 2025
Thank you for your lovely review, it was a pleasure hosting you both and you're welcome back anytime in the future. Thank you also for looking after the cottage and the effort on leaving it beautifully clean and tidy, it was very kind of you both. Hope to speak again in the future ... All the best Helen & Mark
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quick visit with family & family

We had a lovely visit!! Everything was perfect!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wells visit.

Excellent location. Wonderful hosts. Beautiful cosy cottage.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Perfect in every way for a long weekend in Wells. Great location, very clean, and thoughtfully decorated cottage. Thank you Helen and Mark!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A beautifully decorated and welcoming home. It was a pleasure to be able to stay there. Everything was provided that we might have needed. No problem parking in the adjacent street. Very good bus service to Glastonbury where we spent a lovely day and buses to plenty of other places if we’d had a longer stay. Wells is a lovely and quite compact city and we had a great time just pottering round all the interesting places. The cathedral is magnificent and well worth a guided tour. The only downside was the journey home with very long traffic jams! Thanks to Helen and Mark for their hospitality.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 11 July 2026
Dear Susi.. Thank you so much for your review and it was a pleasure hosting you both. We hope that you can come back and enjoy the area some more. Warmest wishes Helen and Mark
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Little gem.

Beautifully styled cottage, great location. Excellent communication from owners.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Nov 2023
Thank you Jane, it was lovely hosting you both. You left the cottage beautifully clean and tidy with very thoughtful touches. Love to have you stay again sometime in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Wells.

A lovely cottage, ideal even if you don't have a car ( like us). A short walk to the High Street,and bus station. The owners are also easy to have contact with, and very helpful. A great place to atay!
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect.

Absolutely perfect cottage. Great location, very clean, very comfortable, charming place. We stayed one week at the cottage and wish we could have spent another week. We enjoyed having a few nights staying in, the nice kitchen and wonderful sitting room made it easy to have dinner and relaxing evenings in. We enjoyed the nice garden space as well. The hosts are attentive and helpful. They provided us with useful information about Wells including, food, shopping etc. We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

As good as it gets

We have just returned from two weeks in St. Etheldreda's and it has been a fantastic experience from start to finish. We fell in love with Wells and its surrounding area and also the cottage which has been so brilliantly designed with guests' comfort in mind. Last but very much not least, Helen has been the perfect host - superb communication and real concern for our comfort. We were delighted to meet her and get her views on local attractions, restaurants etc. All in all, a wonderful experience.
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 9 June 2022
Dear Martyn and Sue Thank you so much for a truly glowing review on the cottage. It was an absolute pleasure hosting you, but it was also lovely for me to meet you both 😊 We're so glad you enjoyed your time in Wells and the surrounding area, you certainly went on some incredible walks. You treated the cottage with such respect looking after it beautifully during your stay. Thank you also for leaving it lovingly clean and tidy. We would love to have you stay again sometime in the future.. All the very best Helen and Mark
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Comfort

Helen and Mark were wonderful hosts. There was plenty of information of places of interest, eating, and activities. The cottage is extremely well equipped, right down carrier bags for shopping. All these little things add up to the accommodation being ten out of ten. The rooms were exceptionally clean, decorated to the highest value, and there was an abundance of clean, white, soft linens. Thank you for all your work to present a home away from home. Kathleen and Tom.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
We really enjoyed having Kathleen and Tom to stay! They brought enthusiasm and interest and made the most of their stay by exploring the nearby area. They looked after the cottage and left it very clean (thank you). We interacted with them several times which we hope helped (as we can suggest specific things to enjoy). Overall we were extremely pleased with their stay and would welcome them back or recommend them to others any time. Thanks once again for staying with us.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wundervolle und liebevoll eingerichtete Ferienwohnung

Wir haben in der wunderschönen Ferienwohnung eine wunderbare Woche verbringen dürfen. Alles war liebevoll eingerichtet mit unzähligen bezaubernden Details. Helen hatte uns auch bereits im Vorfeld mit vielen Informationen zu Anreise, Restaurants, Unternehmungen in der Umgebung und Wells geschickt, so dass wir uns bereits vor der Ankunft willkommen gefühlt haben. Absolut empfehlenswert und volle Punktzahl
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great location.

Fantastic communication throughout. Minutes from supermarket and town centre.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Good location in Wells, Somerset

We needed to be within close walking distance of the Cathedral for the whole week and this lovely cottage was ideally located in a quiet residential area 5 minutes from the City Centre. We were lucky to find free street parking close by. The property met all expectations and had recently been totally refurbished. Very helpful hosts who arranged early access for us. We would 100% recommend for any single person or couple who are able to manage living accommodation over three floors.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great please to stay

Ideally located for the city and surrounding area, quiet, clean and well presented.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Pretty Oasis in Wells

Charming cottage with a lovely front garden down a little alley near everything Wells has to offer. Cottage is well equipped and includes lots of maps and information about the area. Excellent communication with Host.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weeks stay at this beautiful cottage

This cottage is beautiful it has been restored beautifully, it is a perfect size for a couple with everything you could wish for and spotlessly clean. The owners were brilliant at keeping in touch and sending all the information required. Wells is a lovely city with a nice range of shops and restuarants. Parking can be a challenge although we managed to get a space everyday, however when you are parked you dont really want to lose your space by going outside of Wells in the evening, unless you are prepared to get a taxi.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful cottage, great location

St Ethelreda's is a beautiful place to stay, with extremely attractive decor and furnishings. The cottage is in a great central location making access to the city easy, but it is also tucked away so stays nice and quiet. The interior is fantastically kitted out and has everything you could possibly need. The exterior is old and beautiful. Parking is also no problem in the local streets. We were provided with a lovely welcome pack to get us started too which was great! We will definitely be back and highly recommend a stay here! Thanks very much Helen and Mark.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wells "Mews" cottage

Wonderfully clean and well appointed property very close to the city centre. We loved the "mews" feel of the location which was remarkably free from traffic noise. Would definitely return next time we're down Somerset way. Helen & Mark were excellent owners who helped with lots of useful info of things happening in the local area.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peace and quiet in Wells

Everything was top class, so much thought has been used in the fittings in this gorgeous cottage, even though it's a stone's throw from the centre, it is so peaceful and quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Wells.

Our stay in the cottage exceeded all expectations. Mark and Helen are wonderful hosts who made such a comfortable and we'll appointed cottage you can't help but feel at home. The location could not be better....you are close to restaurants, pubs, grocery stores, and shopping not to mention the historical sites. I would highly recommend this property to anyone looking to stay in Wells.
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Thank you Max and Karen for your lovely review. It's great to hear such good feedback on our cottage and that you had an enjoyable time in Wells. We would like to thank you for leaving the cottage beautifully clean and tidy and hope you enjoy the rest of your holiday exploring. All the best Helen & Mark

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