Noah's Ark Zoo Farm

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.

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Barn Cottage

This charming two-bedroom barn cottage in Falfield, Wotton-under-Edge, offers a peaceful countryside retreat with countryside views, suitable for families and couples seeking a rural base for outdoor exploration and relaxation.

The Old Dairy

This single-storey, detached period cottage named The Old Dairy is set in the grounds of the owner's farmhouse in Gloucestershire and offers a peaceful rural retreat with scenic countryside views and easy access to walking routes and local attractions.

Kilcot Coach House

Kilcot Coachhouse is a detached, recently refurbished rural property in the south Cotswolds featuring two ensuite double bedrooms, an open plan living area, and a small patio with garden furniture and BBQ, suitable for up to 4 guests with one pet allowed.

2 miles from Kingswood Abbey

Kingswood Abbey Gatehouse is the only surviving part of the historic Cistercian Kingswood Abbey in Gloucestershire, with origins dating back to 1139. Visitors can explore the medieval gatehouse, a Grade I listed building, located in the village of Kingswood and managed by English Heritage.

Longmead Country Escapes - Red Robin

Red Robin is a stylish countryside lodge in Cheddar that accommodates up to six guests with three bedrooms and various modern amenities, set in a peaceful rural area ideal for families or groups.

Thornycroft Cottage

This one-bedroom detached cottage in Earlswood, Chepstow, combines rustic charm with modern comforts in a rural setting surrounded by peaceful woodland and greenery, offering a cosy and private countryside retreat suitable for couples or small families.

2 miles from Llanvair Discoed

Llanvair Discoed is a small historic village in Monmouthshire, Wales, notable for its 13th-century ruined castle, an Iron Age hill fort, and archaeological sites from the Neolithic to Bronze Age. Visitors can explore outdoor heritage sites including standing stones and earthworks, as well as a Regency style villa and historic church in a scenic rural setting.

3 miles from Ham Wall

Ham Wall is a nature reserve in Somerset offering diverse wetlands habitats that are a haven for rare and colorful birds and mammals. Visitors can explore accessible trails, hides, and viewing platforms to enjoy wildlife, with facilities including toilets, picnic areas, a play area, and a refreshment stall.

2 miles from Clevedon Court

Clevedon Court is a historic 14th-century manor house in North Somerset, managed by the National Trust, featuring medieval architecture, extensive terraced gardens, and a collection of family heirlooms and Eltonware pottery. The house and gardens offer both indoor and outdoor visitor experiences and showcase the heritage of the Elton family.

Hewelsfield Court - The Old Granary

This is a rural holiday property situated on a working farm with characterful original stonework, arranged over multiple floors with three double bedrooms and a playroom, offering a peaceful setting ideal for families and groups.

2 miles from St Briavels Castle

St Briavels Castle is a Grade I listed Norman castle in Gloucestershire, England, known for its Edwardian gatehouse and historical role as a royal administrative centre and armaments manufactory. It later functioned as a debtors' prison before becoming a youth hostel, offering visitors a mix of indoor historic buildings and outdoor garden and moat areas.

Near Cheddar Gorge

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.

Near Prior Park Landscape Garden

Prior Park Landscape Garden is a historically significant English landscape garden near Bath, designed by Alexander Pope and Capability Brown, featuring iconic structures like a Palladian bridge and Gothic temple, set in a steep valley with lakes and restored grounds open to the public.

Horseshoe Cottage

This ground-floor bungalow offers a peaceful country retreat for two guests, featuring a large living room, a bedroom with flexible bed arrangements, and a private enclosed garden with patio furniture, situated in a quiet village near coastal and countryside attractions.

2 miles from King John's Hunting Lodge

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.

Tintern Abbey Cottage

Tintern Abbey Cottage is a historic and cosy detached cottage located directly opposite Tintern Abbey in a rural conservation area, offering scenic views and a peaceful atmosphere suitable for families with children and pets.

Near Tintern Abbey

Tintern Abbey is a ruined medieval Cistercian abbey founded in 1131, located beside the River Wye in Monmouthshire, Wales. Its impressive gothic ruins are a popular outdoor tourist attraction rich in history and celebrated in art and literature. Visitors can explore historic ruins with scenic riverside views and learn about its cultural and industrial past.

3 miles from Dyrham Park

Dyrham Park is a Grade I listed baroque country house and extensive parkland in Gloucestershire, England, featuring historic interiors with Dutch art, 274 acres of gardens, an orangery, and a stable block now a tea room. It offers public access with events and has been a filming location for notable productions.

Wellesley House

Wellesley House is a stylish four-bedroom home set within the prestigious Wellesley Park estate, offering a peaceful and private retreat with access to extensive shared leisure facilities including a heated indoor pool, gym, sauna, and steam room, surrounded by countryside near historic towns like Wells and Glastonbury.

Longmead Country Escapes - Rabbit Hole

This charming lodge in the scenic countryside of Cheddar, Somerset, provides a peaceful retreat for up to six guests with a kingsize en suite bedroom and two twin rooms, featuring an open-plan living area and outdoor seating with countryside views.

3 miles from Milton Lodge Gardens

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 Sett

This detached barn conversion is located in a rural area of Somerset with scenic views over hills and countryside, offering a homely and peaceful retreat surrounded by natural beauty and suitable for families and nature lovers.

2 miles from Horton Court

Horton Court is a Grade I listed 16th-century Tudor and Norman manor house in Gloucestershire, featuring a Norman great hall and early Renaissance design elements. Owned by the National Trust, it offers rich historical architecture and has been used for filming notable TV series.

Brooksbridge

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.

3 miles from The Bishop’s Palace and Gardens

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.

2 miles from Dr Jenner’s House, Museum & Garden

Dr Jenner's House, Museum & Garden in Berkeley is the birthplace of vaccination, offering visitors a chance to explore the historic home of Edward Jenner, his study, and gardens, including the Temple of Vaccinia. The venue combines indoor museum experiences with outdoor garden exploration and provides accessibility features.

The Malthouse

The Malthouse is a Grade II listed historic property located in Norton St. Philip, offering accommodation for large families and groups with seven bedrooms spread over multiple floors and a unique historic character featuring uneven steps and ancient beams.

2 miles from Iford Manor Gardens

Iford Manor Gardens in Wiltshire features a unique Italianate garden designed by Edwardian landscape designer Harold Peto around a medieval house. Visitors can explore historical garden architecture, classical sculptures, and woodland walks. The venue includes an award-winning café and restaurant and offers special tours and an immersive outdoor garden experience.

Walnut Cottage Barn

Walnut Cottage Barn is a rural barn conversion near Clevedon offering a peaceful and homely retreat with countryside and coastal surroundings, suited for families or small groups up to five guests.

Near Acton Court

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.

Near Tintern Abbey

Tintern Abbey is a historic Gothic ruin located on the banks of the River Wye, founded in 1131 by Cistercian monks. Visitors can explore the extensive abbey grounds, enjoy views of the iconic Gothic architecture, and learn about its rich history from the exhibition on site. The venue offers good accessibility and parking facilities, with dogs allowed on short leads in ground floor areas. It remains a major cultural and historic landmark in Wales, open to the public with admission fees.

Marram Dune Beach House

Marram Dune is a four-bedroom holiday home on the Brean shoreline offering sea views, private beach access, and a large enclosed garden with a summerhouse, set within a peaceful coastal environment.

Marigold

Marigold is a ground-floor barn set within a 25-acre estate in the Somerset countryside, offering a rural retreat with access to trails and an enclosed garden with decking and patio, set on a private estate with alpacas nearby.

2 miles from Old Bowlish House

Old Bowlish House in Somerset is a Grade II* historic clothier's mansion with Jacobean architecture, original features, and period furniture. Visitors can enjoy an owner-narrated tour of the interior and extensive gardens, along with historic buildings and ruins in the hamlet. The house is a family home with rich history and unique character.

Near Newark Park

Newark Park is a Grade I listed Tudor hunting lodge and country house near Ozleworth, Gloucestershire, set within a 700-acre estate featuring formal deer park and landscaped grounds. Visitors can explore both the historic indoor interiors and the scenic outdoor areas surrounding the house. The site is managed by the National Trust and open to the public seasonally.

2 miles from Bath Skyline

Bath Skyline offers extensive outdoor walking trails including a 6-mile circular walk with scenic views, an Iron Age hillfort, natural play areas, and diverse wildlife in limestone meadows and woodlands, all accessible free of charge.

Chapel Hill Retreats - Oak

Oak is a ground floor stable conversion located in the village of Aylburton, Forest of Dean, ideal for couples seeking a countryside escape with rustic character and modern conveniences, surrounded by natural beauty and outdoor activities.

Near Hamswell House

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.

Little Wharf

Little Wharf is a single-storey dwelling in Bleadon, Somerset on the fringes of the Mendip Hills AONB, offering peaceful countryside accommodation for two guests and a dog with a ground-floor bedroom, private patio, and open-plan living space.

Near Tyntesfield

Tyntesfield is a Victorian Gothic Revival house surrounded by 540 acres of estate including woodland, gardens, and play areas, offering both indoor and outdoor experiences. Visitors can enjoy guided tours of the house, explore walking trails, dine at cafés and a restaurant, shop for gifts, and bring dogs on leads to designated areas. Accessibility features include a mobility shuttle, accessible routes, and wheelchair provision.

2 miles from Mendip Hills

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.

3 miles from Dyrham Park

Dyrham Park is a 17th century stately home with a fine baroque house, extensive ancient parkland, and beautifully maintained gardens featuring formal borders and a wildflower orchard. Visitors can explore the house's history and art collections, enjoy walking trails through the parkland, relax in the tea-room and café, and take part in family-friendly activities including a playground and guided walks.

3 miles from Dolebury Warren

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.

2 miles from Fairfield

Fairfield is a medieval and Elizabethan country house lived in by the Acland Hood family for 800 years, offering guided tours of its historic rooms and access to gardens. Visitors can explore indoor historic rooms on scheduled guided tours and enjoy outdoor gardens, with free parking and pet-friendly policies.

Pinecone Lodges - Pine Lodge

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.

2 miles from Rugbourne Farm

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.

The Gatehouse Cottage

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.

3 miles from Noah's Ark Zoo Farm

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 Garden House

The Garden House is a peaceful private retreat in the village of Norton St Philip near Bath, featuring a detached property with an enclosed garden and orchard, overlooking a historic church and offering a cosy living space with wood burner and smart TV in a countryside setting.

2 miles from Farleigh Hungerford Castle

Farleigh Hungerford Castle is a medieval quadrangular castle ruin located in Somerset, England, featuring a decorated chapel with notable medieval murals and an archaeological collection of lead coffins. The site offers visitors a blend of historic ruins and detailed heritage managed by English Heritage. It tells the story of the Hungerford family and their significance through English history.

Hewelsfield Court - The Chicken Coop

A rural self-contained accommodation set on a working farm in the village of Hewelsfield, suitable for up to 4 guests with 2 bedrooms, featuring ground floor wet room, private patio with garden furniture and BBQ, and private parking for 2 cars.

3 miles from Yeo Valley Organic Garden

This RHS Partner Garden showcases a blend of formal and informal gardens with colorful seasonal displays, including a glasshouse open to the public, wildflower meadows, and naturalistic planting connected to the surrounding landscape. Facilities include plant sales, refreshments, and parking, with free access for RHS members on certain days.

3 miles from Newport Wetlands

Newport Wetlands Nature Reserve offers extensive outdoor wildlife habitats with reedbeds, lagoons, and trails, complemented by an indoor visitor centre with exhibitions, a café, and an interactive children's zone. Accessible facilities, guided tours, and unique wildlife experiences make it ideal for all ages.

The Cottage Beyond : Mistletoe Cottage

This three-bedroom cottage in the Somerset countryside accommodates six guests with a bright open-plan layout, a peaceful garden, and proximity to family attractions, beaches, and countryside walks, providing a relaxed and sociable atmosphere.

West Barn

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.

Mow Barton

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.

3 miles from Tredegar House

Tredegar House is a grand 17th-century Carolean mansion near Newport, Wales, set within 90 acres of landscaped gardens. Once the home of the influential Morgan family, it is a Grade I listed historic property managed by the National Trust. Visitors can explore the richly restored mansion and its extensive gardens, with a history spanning over 500 years. The venue has also been used for various filming productions and hosted an annual classic car show.

3 miles from Glastonbury Tribunal

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.

Near Temple Church

Temple Church in Bristol is a historic ruined church originally built by the Knights Templar in the 12th century, later rebuilt and heavily damaged during World War II. The site features a leaning tower and outlines of the original circular church, and is now preserved as an open ruin managed by English Heritage, offering a unique outdoor historical experience.

Poplar Farm Cottage

Poplar Farm Cottage is a nearly 400-year-old homely cottage located in the village of Westbury-sub-Mendip, offering a peaceful countryside setting near notable towns. The cottage provides a restful base with a garden and parking, suitable for family stays and exploring local walks and nearby attractions.

2 miles from Raglan Castle

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.

Orchard View

A collection of four refurbished studio apartments with open-plan living, located on the edge of the Somerset village of Cheddar, offering scenic rural views, access to outdoor activities and local pubs within walking distance, suitable for couples and dog-friendly.

2 miles from Chepstow Castle

Chepstow Castle is a largely intact medieval stone castle located in Chepstow, Wales, notable as Britain's oldest surviving post-Roman stone fortification. Visitors can explore extensive outdoor ruins including multiple baileys, battlements, and historic towers, set dramatically above the River Wye cliffs. The castle played significant historical roles from the Norman era through the English Civil War and today serves as a popular heritage site managed by Cadw.

3 miles from Bath Assembly Rooms

The Bath Assembly Rooms is a Grade I listed Georgian building in Bath, England, featuring the largest Georgian ballroom in the city, decorated with fine art and chandeliers. It historically served as the social hub for balls and concerts and is now a National Trust visitor attraction used for exhibitions, concerts, and filming.

Orchard Barns

A luxuriously appointed two-bedroom ground floor barn conversion set in a tranquil tree-lined orchard on the edge of the Cotswolds, offering meadow views and close proximity to walking, cycling routes and local pubs.

2 miles from Berkeley Castle

Berkeley Castle is a medieval fortress in Gloucestershire, home to the Berkeley family since 1153, featuring historic house tours with tapestries and fine silver, terraced gardens, and family activities such as archery and Knight School. It is also historically significant as the site of King Edward II's murder and has been used in film productions.

The Stable

A single-storey converted 17th century stable cottage located in a peaceful rural village, with access to large enclosed gardens and nearby public footpaths for countryside walks, close to the city of Bath.

Pinecone Lodges- Magnolia Lodge

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.

Foxes Reach

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.

3 miles from American Museum & Gardens

The American Museum & Gardens in Bath features expansive, historic Grade II-listed gardens with themed areas including the New American Garden and Mount Vernon Garden, offering visitors scenic outdoor experiences, children's play, refreshments, and ecological gardening focus.

Manor Farm - Poppy Cottage

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.

3 miles from Westbury College Gatehouse

Westbury College Gatehouse is a 15th-century historic gatehouse in Bristol, originally part of a college of priests, now managed by Holy Trinity Church and serving as a local meeting place with youth group activities.

Hewelsfield Court - The Old Laundry

A rural two-bedroom holiday cottage with private garden and woodburner, situated on a working farm surrounded by countryside, suitable for up to 4 guests and welcoming one pet.

Primrose

A bright and spacious contemporary barn located on a 25-acre farm in the Mendip Hills of Somerset, featuring modern living spaces with exposed beams, an open-plan layout, two bedrooms each with its own bathroom, and an enclosed garden with decking and outdoor seating.

2 miles from Kilver Court Garden

Kilver Court is an outdoor garden based on an award-winning Chelsea Flower Show design, featuring ornamental ponds, herbaceous and colour-themed borders, set against a spectacular Victorian railway viaduct in Shepton Mallet.

Pinecone Lodges- Apple

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.

Paddock Barn

Paddock Barn is a family friendly barn conversion offering a single-level holiday stay with two bedrooms and two bathrooms. It is situated in a peaceful countryside location with scenic views of grazing sheep and wildlife, providing a private and enclosed outdoor garden area for guests.

Bath Mill Lodge Retreat

Bath Mill Lodge Retreat is a peaceful and stylish boutique lodge set in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty near Bath, surrounded by woodland and wildlife, offering a tranquil and indulgent atmosphere with on-site dining and fitness facilities.

The Coach House at Elm Tree Farm

The Coach House at Elm Tree Farm is a charming one-bedroom holiday home set in the Somerset countryside with a cosy wood burner and an open plan living area that opens onto an enclosed garden with seating and barbecue, offering a peaceful rural retreat for small families or couples.

Cider Barn

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.

The Old Stable

The Old Stable is a charming one-bedroom barn conversion on the edge of the Gloucestershire market town of Dursley, offering a cosy and stylish self-contained retreat in a scenic countryside setting near walking routes and local amenities.

2 miles from Nympsfield Long Barrow

Nympsfield Long Barrow is a Neolithic burial site located near the village of Nympsfield in Gloucestershire, England. The outdoor archaeological site features a trapezoidal long barrow with multiple chambers and is managed as part of Coaley Peak Country Park. It offers visitors a glimpse into ancient burial practices, with excavations revealing human remains and artifacts dating back to around 2800 BC.

3 miles from Bristol Zoo Project

Bristol Zoo Project is a large wildlife conservation park in South Gloucestershire featuring diverse habitats and species focused on global conservation efforts, with facilities for families and food service.