Noah's Ark Zoo Farm in Wraxall, Somerset is a 100-acre zoo and working farm featuring the largest elephant facility in northern Europe, a diverse collection of animals including African and Asian species, extensive outdoor exhibits, indoor play and educational areas, a long hedge maze, and active conservation programmes. It offers food services and family-friendly activities in a mixed indoor and outdoor setting.
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.
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.
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.
Pinecone Lodges is a self-contained studio apartment located in the tranquil village of Camerton in Somerset, surrounded by peaceful countryside and natural scenery.
Linden Lodge is a large countryside accommodation with seven bedrooms and four bathrooms, situated in the village of Wick and suitable for group stays and family holidays.
Pennyard House is a newly renovated four-bedroom home situated in a village location within walking distance to local amenities and offering a private courtyard garden with a hot tub and an enclosed lawned garden with seating areas.
King John's Hunting Lodge is a timber-framed historic wool-merchant's house in Axbridge, Somerset, now operated as a local museum by the National Trust. The museum showcases exhibits on local history, geology, and archaeology from the Neolithic period to World War II within a restored medieval building.
Pinecone Lodges is a first-floor studio apartment set in the peaceful village of Camerton, Somerset, surrounded by countryside and offering a tranquil and family-friendly environment with shared leisure facilities including a heated outdoor pool, games room, and cinema.
Pinecone Lodges, located in the village of Camerton in Somerset, are self-catering lodges set in a tranquil countryside location with shared outdoor and leisure facilities including a heated swimming pool, games room, and children's play area.
Rugbourne Farm is a 17th-century manor house in Somerset known as the birthplace of English geology. Visitors can tour the restored house, including the cellar and attic, and enjoy the extensive grounds with orchard, woods and pasture. Tours include tea and homemade cake for a full experience.
This luxurious shepherd's hut is set in a peaceful golf course location with spectacular views over Llandegfedd Reservoir and the surrounding countryside, offering a romantic and unique retreat with an enclosed garden and outdoor stone bath.
Little Nauvoo is a cosy one-bedroom annexe retreat in Radstock with a private entrance, a double bed with en-suite, a cosy living room and kitchen area, and a private hot tub, set in peaceful countryside surroundings.
Stoney Littleton Long Barrow is a well-preserved Neolithic chambered tomb near Wellow in Somerset, featuring multiple burial chambers inside a long stone mound, notable for its alignment with the midwinter sunrise and managed by English Heritage for public access.
Radstock is a historic town in Somerset, England, known for its coal mining heritage, local museums, and scenic walking and cycling routes along former railway lines.
The Old Granary is a renovated Grade II listed barn conversion set in a rural working sheep farm with open countryside views, offering a cosy and homely ambiance with private outdoor and hot tub facilities.
A detached cottage in the Wye Valley offering a private hot tub, enclosed garden, and a peaceful countryside setting close to local attractions and outdoor activities.
Raglan Castle is a grand Welsh fortress-palace known for its moated Great Tower, Renaissance gardens, and history as a magnificent country seat that was besieged and destroyed during the Civil War. Visitors can explore the outdoor castle grounds with limited wheelchair access, enjoy a nearby café, and access facilities including a gift shop and picnic areas. The castle offers a rich historical experience in scenic countryside surroundings.
Two-guest cottage with a bedroom and bathroom, set in a rural location with a private hot tub and enclosed courtyard garden, offering a peaceful romantic retreat.
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.
Pinecone Lodges in Camerton, Somerset, offer a tranquil countryside setting with self-contained Scandinavian-style lodges featuring a ground floor open plan living space, two bedrooms, and shared facilities including a heated outdoor swimming pool, cinema room, children's play area, and private hot tub.
A peaceful, homely holiday property set in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty near the village edge with rural views, woodland walks, and close proximity to Weston-super-Mare beach, suitable for a small group including pets.
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 pretty barn conversion set in the Forest of Dean offering a private hot tub, enclosed dog paddock, and views over the paddock, with dark sky surroundings and close access to local historic sites and outdoor activities.
A warm and welcoming ground floor lodge near the Royal Forest of Dean with views over Wye Valley, featuring two bedrooms, two bathrooms, private hot tub, lawned garden with deck, on-site parking, and Wi-Fi.
Offa's Dyke is a historic three mile section of an earthwork boundary along the Anglo-Welsh border featuring wooded trails and scenic views, including the Devil's Pulpit overlooking Tintern Abbey. It is part of a National Trail popular with walkers, with free entry and parking available nearby, though the walk involves uneven and steep terrain.
10–11 Oct (this weekend)
See birds of prey in flight at Tintern Abbey and learn about their lives and the role of falconry in Tudor times. Visitors can also have their photo taken with the birds.
High View House is a spacious modern six-bedroom detached home set in the peaceful village of Llandevaud, offering a luxury rural retreat with group-friendly and family-focused features.
Caerleon Roman Baths offer a unique historical experience with remains of a Roman fortress including baths, barracks, and an amphitheatre. Visitors can explore indoor exhibitions and extensive outdoor ruins with accessible facilities and educational resources suitable for families and school groups.
The Pines offers two fun cabins close to Bristol and Bath with a private hot tub, garden, and private parking in a village setting near multiple notable attractions.
Sir Bevil Grenville's Monument is an 18th-century historic monument located on Lansdown Hill near Bath, commemorating the Royalist commander Sir Bevil Grenville, who was mortally wounded in the 1643 Battle of Lansdowne during the English Civil War. The outdoor monument stands 25 feet tall, featuring inscriptions and heraldic symbols, and is a protected Grade II* listed and scheduled ancient monument.
14 Oct (next Wednesday)
Join a guided walk through Dyrham village as it was in 1704, and learn about its links to the estate and the lives of its villagers.
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.
Bramley Barn is a large barn conversion set in the Somerset countryside, sleeping up to 23 guests, in a rural and peaceful setting ideal for group gatherings and exploring nearby attractions.
Willis Barn is a converted barn in Iron Acton village near Bristol and Bath, offering spacious ground-floor accommodation for up to 20 guests with an open plan living space, two bedrooms, and a large enclosed garden with private hot tub and on-site parking.
Willis House is a large detached property in the village of Iron Acton, South Gloucestershire, located near Bristol and Bath, suitable for groups or celebrations with garden and countryside atmosphere.
Acton Court is a historically significant Tudor house in South Gloucestershire, featuring rare and lavish royal state apartments built in 1535 as a tribute to Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn. Visitors can explore its well-preserved interiors showcasing some of England's finest 16th-century decorations.
The Cosy Cabin is a stylish and private eco-friendly cabin situated in a large garden with woodland surroundings and close to coastal and city attractions in the region.
Noah's Ark Zoo Farm in Wraxall, Somerset is a 100-acre zoo and working farm featuring the largest elephant facility in northern Europe, a diverse collection of animals including African and Asian species, extensive outdoor exhibits, indoor play and educational areas, a long hedge maze, and active conservation programmes. It offers food services and family-friendly activities in a mixed indoor and outdoor setting.
13 Oct, 10 Nov
A monthly book club at Tyntesfield where members discuss books chosen by the group. The two-hour meetings are led by Bookshop volunteers and include a break for refreshments.
This accommodation is a large converted barn in the Somerset countryside near Bath providing a spacious, group-friendly setting with countryside views and a homely atmosphere.
Hamswell House is a historic 16th-century house offering exclusive marquee weddings surrounded by 50 acres of gardens and private land with panoramic valley views, featuring wheelchair access and outdoor as well as indoor spaces.
13 Oct, 20 Oct
A nature-themed session for pre-school children at Old Lodge, with activities that usually include a song, story, craft and game.
Moorlands is a spacious and luxurious family holiday home located in the village of Chilcompton, accommodating up to 11 guests across 5 bedrooms, set in a large enclosed garden with countryside surroundings.