Mendip
A rural barn conversion cottage situated on a working farm near the Mendip Hills, ideal for families and nature lovers seeking a peaceful countryside retreat with scenic views and nearby walking trails.
Brean Leisure Park is a long-established amusement park in Brean, Somerset, offering a variety of thrill rides, family attractions, and an indoor/outdoor waterpark. It features rollercoasters, a water splash zone, and hosts concerts, providing entertainment for all ages from March to November each year.
A rural barn conversion cottage situated on a working farm near the Mendip Hills, ideal for families and nature lovers seeking a peaceful countryside retreat with scenic views and nearby walking trails.
The Mendip Hills offer stunning outdoor experiences including England's largest gorge, extensive walking and cycling routes, unique wildlife habitats, and breathtaking panoramic views. It is a National Nature Reserve with significant natural and geological features ideal for outdoor enthusiasts and families.
Old Farm is a stylish and luxurious barn conversion situated in a peaceful rural setting near Glastonbury, offering spacious ground-floor living with beautiful furnishings and scenic views, suitable for families and pet owners.
This accommodation is a calming estate with four luxurious Safari Lodges alongside the Somerset Levels, approximately 10 minutes from Glastonbury, encompassing a peaceful and nature-immersed setting with unique features such as woodburners and outdoor recreational spaces.
West Pennard Court Barn is a historic 15th century tithe barn built for Glastonbury Abbey, notable for its timber-framed roof and medieval architectural details, preserved and managed by the National Trust as a cultural heritage site.
A stylish and peaceful two-bedroom bungalow in the countryside of Stoke St. Gregory, Somerset, offering step-free living and surrounded by scenic natural attractions.
This is a two bedroom bungalow set in the peaceful Lakeview resort in Somerset countryside, offering accessible features, private parking, fishing opportunities, and shared outdoor gardens.
Burrow Mump is a historic hill in Somerset featuring the ruins of a 15th-century church atop a Norman motte, offering visitors panoramic views and a significant war memorial managed by the National Trust.
This spacious and accessible static caravan in Watchet, Somerset offers a peaceful seaside setting with direct beach access and is an ideal base to explore the region, including attractions like Cheddar Gorge and Bath.
Daw's Castle is a historic clifftop fortress in Watchet, Somerset, established by King Alfred to guard against Viking attacks. It offers free public access during daylight hours, with nearby amenities and paid parking available. Visitors can explore the impressive outdoor site and also visit nearby historic attractions.
A spacious two bedroom bungalow set in the peaceful Somerset countryside with ground floor wet room and wheelchair access, private parking, shared gardens, and nearby fishing lake, designed for a relaxing family stay.
Greylake is a nature reserve on the Somerset Levels offering outdoor wildlife experiences with multiple habitats like reedbeds and wet grassland. Visitors can enjoy birdwatching from hides and viewpoints along accessible trails suitable for wheelchairs. The site is free to enter and provides a peaceful way to connect with native wildlife year-round.
Bridgwater is a historic market town in Somerset, England, known for its rich industrial and maritime heritage, cultural arts scene, river port, and annual illuminated Guy Fawkes Carnival attracting many visitors.
Cedar Barn is a detached, ground-floor barn conversion set in a rural countryside location with vaulted ceilings and a lawned garden patio area for guest use.
A ground-floor barn conversion holiday home set in a rural equestrian setting near Street and Glastonbury, suited for families or couples seeking a peaceful countryside retreat.
This is a charming single-floor cabin located in the rural hamlet of Sticklinch near West Pennard, offering a peaceful and romantic setting with countryside views and ease of access to the Mendip Hills AONB.
Kingfisher is a wooden lodge located in a fishery setting with six lakes, featuring an open plan living space on the ground floor, three bedrooms each with two single beds, and two shower rooms. The property offers gas central heating, Wi-Fi, a garden with patio and furniture, and private parking for three cars amid natural grounds shared with other lodges.
Pennard House is a family-run Georgian manor house featuring Jacobean and 19th-century architecture, surrounded by extensive gardens and freshwater lakes, offering a mix of heritage touring and event spaces with accessibility features.
This stone built holiday cottage in Wookey Hole is set on the grounds of the owner's home near the village center and known cave attractions, offering a peaceful and homely atmosphere with access to walks and local leisure activities.
Ebbor Gorge is a limestone canyon in Somerset renowned for its geological formations, Neolithic and Bronze Age artifacts, rich biodiversity including rare butterflies and bats, and scenic trails managed as a national nature reserve by Natural England.
A tranquil detached lodge in rural Somerset on the edge of Exmoor National Park, suitable for couples or small families, wheelchair accessible with ground floor living and bedrooms, enclosed garden, and picturesque countryside views.
This three-bedroom lodge near Brean and Berrow, Somerset, offers a light and spacious environment with countryside views, situated close to beaches and outdoor attractions in a peaceful rural setting.
Brean Leisure Park is a long-established amusement park in Brean, Somerset, offering a variety of thrill rides, family attractions, and an indoor/outdoor waterpark. It features rollercoasters, a water splash zone, and hosts concerts, providing entertainment for all ages from March to November each year.
This offering is a glamping safari lodge estate beside the Somerset Levels near Glastonbury with a peaceful and stylish atmosphere, set in a scenic natural environment with orchard and wildflower meadow.
Glastonbury Tor is a prominent hill in Somerset, England, topped by the roofless tower of St Michael's Church. It features mysterious terraced slopes and is steeped in history, mythology, and spirituality, including links to King Arthur and the island of Avalon. The site is managed by the National Trust and is a notable landmark visible for miles around.
A ground floor apartment in a countryside village near Cardiff offering two ensuite bedrooms, peaceful rural and waterside surroundings with a patio and garden area, suitable for families including babies and toddlers.
Lanlay Meadows in the Vale of Glamorgan is a tranquil pre-war meadow rich in wildlife and mature trees, offering scenic outdoor walking paths and a rare natural habitat along the River Ely.
7–10 Oct, 14–17 Oct…
An exhibition in the Morning Room of Dyffryn House explores the house’s history and the conservation and restoration work being carried out there.
Rock House is a Grade II listed terraced holiday let in Wells, Somerset, arranged over three floors with four bedrooms and three bathrooms, accommodating up to eight guests in a historic yet comfortable setting near local shops and eateries.
This 14-acre Grade II-listed garden in Wells features historic and contemporary garden styles including a Dutch-style garden, arboretum, and glasshouse. Visitors can explore moated grounds with spring pools, sculpture, and plant sales, along with a children's play area and refreshments. The adjacent Bishop's Palace buildings and chapel are also open.
This single-storey accommodation is located in the peaceful Quantock Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, featuring countryside views and a ground-floor layout with an open plan living space.
Halswell Park is a Grade I-listed Elizabethan and Baroque house set within historic 18th-century parkland with temples and lakes. Visitors can explore restored state rooms and join behind-the-scenes tours of the full restoration project. The site offers both indoor exploration of the house and outdoor enjoyment of the gardens and water features, with refreshments available on the roof overlooking scenic views.
6 Oct, 13 Oct…
Toddler Tuesdays is a term-time session for under-fives and their carers, with nature play, stories, crafts and gentle walks.
This accommodation is a calming safari lodge estate located alongside the Somerset Levels, close to Glastonbury, featuring spacious and stylish lodges set within natural surroundings and a wildflower meadow.
A cosy and tranquil barn conversion situated in a historic village setting with views over open countryside, featuring a woodburner and private garden space.
Walton and Ivythorn Hills are a National Trust managed biological site of special scientific interest in Somerset featuring limestone hills, calcareous grasslands, historic buildings, and walking trails including the Polden Way.
7–22 Oct (another 13 days)
Local nature photographer Ben Pullitz displays wildlife and landscape photographs in a pop-up shop at Lytes Cary Manor.
A romantic barn conversion on the edge of Somerset's Quantock Hills, offering a peaceful countryside retreat with private garden and patio, near walking routes and local villages.
This accommodation is a detached renovated barn located in the Quantock Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, offering a peaceful and scenic rural retreat with garden and walking opportunities suitable for 2 guests and their pets.
Coleridge Cottage is a 17th century historic cottage in Nether Stowey, Somerset, where poet Samuel Taylor Coleridge lived and wrote some of his famous works. Now a National Trust writer's home museum, it features period rooms, a garden with wildflowers, and serves as the starting point for the Coleridge Way walking trail.
8 Oct, 15 Oct…
A volunteer-led tour through the rooms of Coleridge Cottage explores the women who influenced Samuel Taylor Coleridge’s life and writing, including Sara Fricker and Dorothy Wordsworth.
Bee Cottage is a ground-floor two-bedroom country cottage suitable for a small family or two couples with a garden and private parking, located in a peaceful rural hamlet near local amenities and walking routes.
The Old Cider House is a beautifully modernised 300-year-old rural holiday home with character, offering spacious en-suite bedrooms, private patios, gardens, and fields to explore in a peaceful countryside setting.
Merriman Lodge is a stylish and quirky holiday home located in the village of Street, Somerset, offering a peaceful and private retreat in a countryside setting with an open-plan living space and modern amenities.
This modern holiday home located in a quiet residential area offers spacious and stylish accommodation for up to six guests with three double bedrooms including an en-suite, a private enclosed patio with decking and BBQ, and a welcoming living room stocked with books and board games for relaxed family time.
Glastonbury Tor is a historic and spiritual hill near Glastonbury, Somerset, featuring the iconic St Michael's Tower, offering panoramic views and significant religious and cultural heritage. Visitors can explore the outdoor paths and enjoy the surrounding countryside and wildlife.
The Hollies is a one bedroom bungalow in the village of Uphill near Weston-Super-Mare, featuring a bright interior, enclosed garden, and close proximity to a dog-friendly beach and local amenities.
A cosy two-bedroom barn conversion located in Somerset countryside near the coast, featuring a private hot tub, open plan living space, woodburner, and an enclosed garden with patio, set in a peaceful rural area near walking and outdoor activities.
Crook Peak to Shute Shelve Hill is a National Trust owned Site of Special Scientific Interest providing extensive outdoor natural landscapes including ancient woodland, calcareous grasslands, rare plant species, and important geological features such as caves with prehistoric fossils. Visitors can explore long-distance footpaths, enjoy scenic hill views, and visit historic sites related to early human occupation and model aircraft flying activities.
Weston-super-Mare is a seaside town in Somerset, England, known for its sandy beach, historic piers, cultural venues, and rich heritage as a Victorian seaside resort.
A ground floor gatehouse surrounded by farmland near Wells city centre featuring two bedrooms, a luxury bathroom, private garden, and access to a shared 6-acre estate with scenic views.
A collection of fully refurbished studio apartments in Cheddar with stunning views over Somerset and direct access to shared gardens and outdoor spaces, set in a rural location near walking and cycling paths.
Mow Barton is a stylish and high-end three-bedroom holiday home on the Wellesley Park Estate surrounded by countryside, offering a peaceful and scenic setting with countryside views and access to shared leisure facilities including a swimming pool, sauna, steam room, and gym.
Milton Lodge Gardens in Wells, Somerset, is a historic garden featuring architectural terraces offering stunning views of the city and its cathedral. Visitors can enjoy the gardens with free parking and refreshments available for groups by arrangement.
The Cottage at West Brinsea Farm is a single-storey countryside retreat located in Congresbury, North Mendips, offering a peaceful and private setting with elegant decor and access to wooded grounds and nearby attractions.
Dolebury Warren is an Iron Age hillfort and biological Site of Special Scientific Interest in North Somerset, featuring ancient earthworks and diverse natural habitats managed by the National Trust and Avon Wildlife Trust. It offers outdoor exploration of historic ramparts and rich wildlife on a limestone ridge in the Mendip Hills.
This detached lodge is set in a rural location on the edge of Exmoor National Park in Somerset and offers a peaceful retreat ideal for couples and small families with pets.
This accommodation offering is a ground-floor safari lodge on a calming estate near the Somerset Levels with a natural and tranquil setting, designed for relaxed stays with family or groups.
This spacious semi-detached cottage located near the Mendip Hills in Somerset offers a peaceful and scenic countryside setting close to the historical city of Wells and many local attractions.
The Tribunal is a Grade I listed 15th-century merchant's house in Glastonbury, now housing the Glastonbury Museum, which displays artefacts from the town and the nearby Iron Age Glastonbury Lake Village. Visitors can explore historical architecture and significant archaeological collections indoors.
Daisy Cottage is a cosy cottage set in the Somerset countryside near Weston-Super-Mare, offering a peaceful rural retreat with a super kingsize bed and a private hot tub.
A cosy detached barn conversion cottage in a rural setting with ground-floor accommodation, wheelchair access, private parking, shared laundry facilities, and close proximity to scenic walking areas and historic sites in Somerset.
Crickledown is a spacious detached holiday home in the village of High Ham with countryside views including Glastonbury Tor, suitable for families and large groups seeking a peaceful retreat in a scenic rural setting.
Stembridge Tower Mill in Somerset is the last thatched windmill in England, built in 1822. It features four floors, retains historic millstones, and is a Grade II* listed building managed by the National Trust, offering visitors a glimpse into historic milling indoors.
A modern static caravan situated on a family-run site with sea views in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, designed as a romantic retreat for two guests, including a garden and private parking.
Orchard Wyndham is a historic house in Somerset, home to the Wyndham family for over 700 years, showcasing diverse architecture and a complex history with guided tours available on selected dates from April to September.
A stylish and homely ground floor apartment set within owner's grounds in a quiet village, ideal for family and couple stays with easy access to local towns and countryside.
Cheddar Gorge is a striking limestone canyon in Somerset featuring impressive cliffs, prehistoric caves open to the public, diverse wildlife, and various outdoor activities including climbing and scenic walks. The site offers visitor facilities such as a centre and restaurant, blending natural wonder with accessible tourism.