Tropiquaria

Tropiquaria Zoo in Somerset is a small zoo and tropical house located in a historic Grade II listed former BBC transmitting station. It features a tropical hall, aquarium with rare fish, and outdoor animal enclosures, along with play areas and a café, offering a diverse wildlife experience for families.

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Bincombe Country Cottages - Foxglove

Foxglove is a stylish three-bedroom holiday cottage nestled in the Quantock Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty near Somerset's countryside and coast, featuring private gardens, a balcony with scenic views, and a private hot tub.

2 miles from The Walled Gardens of Cannington

The Walled Gardens of Cannington in Somerset feature diverse garden styles within historic priory grounds, including a glasshouse and tearoom, with free access for RHS members on selected days.

West Middlewick Farm - Otter

This accommodation is a lovingly furnished lodge located within a sheep farm in the countryside, offering a homely atmosphere ideal for families and groups who appreciate rural and peaceful surroundings with private enclosed garden space.

Bincombe Country Cottages - Bluebell

Bluebell is a three-bedroom holiday home located in the Quantock Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty near Exmoor National Park and the north Somerset coast, offering a rural setting with scenic views and a peaceful atmosphere.

2 miles from Halswell Park

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.

Near Yarn Market, Dunster

The Yarn Market in Dunster, Somerset, is a historic Grade I listed octagonal building from the early 17th century, originally built to support the local wool and cloth trade, featuring a unique central pier with timber roofing and marked by Civil War history.

Challette at Timbertops

Detached holiday chalet in the Exe Valley with views over rolling countryside, set within natural landscaped grounds and an enclosed lawned garden, suitable for families and pets, wheelchair accessible with private parking and included Wi-Fi.

2 miles from Knightshayes

Knightshayes is a National Trust estate in Devon with a distinctive Gothic Revival house, extensive formal and woodland gardens, and large parkland. Visitors can enjoy exploring the house interior, walking gardens with over 1200 plant species, a restored Victorian kitchen garden, and woodland adventure play. Facilities include a café and shop, and the venue is dog friendly and wheelchair accessible.

2 miles from Cleeve Abbey

Cleeve Abbey is a medieval Cistercian monastery in Somerset featuring some of the best-preserved monastic buildings in England, including cloisters, a refectory with a wooden vaulted ceiling, medieval tiled floors, and historic wall paintings, open to public visits under English Heritage.

3 miles from Knightshayes Court

Knightshayes Court is a Victorian country house near Tiverton, Devon, known for its architecture by William Burges and extensive historic gardens. The Grade I listed house and Grade II* listed gardens offer a blend of indoor heritage and outdoor landscape experiences, including rare features like a stické court and a golfing memorabilia exhibition.

Periton Park Court - Garden Retreat

This charming cottage is set on a large 30-acre property with direct access to Exmoor National Park, offering a peaceful and scenic setting ideal for walkers and nature lovers.

2 miles from Selworthy

Selworthy is a picturesque village on the Holnicote Estate with thatched cottages, scenic walking trails including Selworthy Beacon and Bury Castle hillfort, a historic tea-room, and diverse natural landscapes offering both indoor and outdoor experiences.

Dragonfly Barn - Dragonfly 3

A cosy, self-contained barn conversion in a rural village setting with a private courtyard garden, suitable for a small group or family including pets, located near countryside and walking areas.

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.

2 miles from Fyne Court

Fyne Court is a National Trust nature reserve and visitor centre in Somerset, featuring historic estate grounds with woodland, ponds, meadows, and remnants of a 19th-century country house. Visitors can explore outdoor natural habitats as well as indoor visitor facilities including a café and shop.

West Middlewick Farm - Dartmoor

Dartmoor lodge is a rural retreat in Devon countryside with a cosy wood burner and enclosed garden, offering a peaceful and scenic setting suitable for families and pet owners.

The Bolt Hole

The Bolt Hole is a cosy static caravan set in a peaceful clifftop location with private garden and direct beach access, offering scenic views including a nearby waterfall and sunset vistas. It is suitable for small families or couples seeking a quiet coastal retreat with nearby nature and historic towns to explore.

3 miles from Orchard Wyndham

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.

Fawns Cottage

This accommodation is a beautifully refurbished 2-bedroom converted stable in the peaceful Blackdown Hills, suitable for up to 3 guests, featuring a spacious, light ground-floor layout and set in a rural area with nearby country walks.

Sunnyfield - Brook Cottage

Brook Cottage is a detached cottage near Exmoor National Park with private garden, hot tub, and accommodation for up to four guests including two bedrooms and a shower room, allowing pets and equipped with modern amenities.

Holly Farm Holiday Cottage - The Swallows

This stylish two-bedroom cottage in the peaceful village of Stoke St. Gregory blends countryside charm with modern comfort and offers private hot tub and shared indoor pool access amid scenic surroundings near Somerset attractions.

Near Tiverton Castle

Tiverton Castle is a historic motte and bailey castle in Devon, offering visitors a peaceful private house experience with a fine collection of Civil War arms and armour, medieval features, and beautiful gardens. It is open to the public seasonally with tailored tours and holiday accommodations available.

Triscombe Farm Country Cottages - Rose Cottage

This accommodation is a countryside stone cottage with three bedrooms and shared access to an indoor heated swimming pool, set in a spacious valley within Exmoor National Park surrounded by gardens and natural beauty.

Near Greencombe Gardens

Greencombe Gardens is an organic woodland garden set on a sheltered hillside with superb views over Porlock Bay, featuring extensive collections of plants including National Plant Collections and notable champion trees cared for with organic methods.

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.

Higher Blagrove Farm Cottages - The Oak Stall

The Oak Stall is a countryside cottage located within Higher Blagrove Farm Cottages in North Devon, surrounded by scenic rural landscapes with access to a landscaped lake and shared grounds, combining traditional barn conversion character with modern living.

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.

Triscombe Farm Country Cottages - Bracken Cottage

A ground floor stone cottage located in a peaceful valley within Exmoor National Park, offering scenic views with a shared indoor heated swimming pool and extensive gardens.

West Middlewick Farm - The Old Creamery

This detached bungalow on a sheep farm offers a countryside retreat with views over rural Devon, suitable for families or groups, featuring a ground-floor layout and an enclosed patio.

Near Dunster Castle and Watermill

Dunster Castle and Watermill in Somerset offer a rich experience combining a historic castle, working Victorian watermill, beautiful gardens, and scenic parkland with panoramic views. Visitors can explore the castle interiors, gardens with diverse plants, enjoy family-friendly activities, and visit cafés and shops on site.

3 miles from Bickleigh Castle

Bickleigh Castle is a medieval water castle and fortified manor house on the banks of the River Exe in Devon, with accessible ground floor, gardens, and chapel. Visitors can enjoy guided tours, open gardens, café facilities, and parkland areas.

Duvale Cottages - Orchard Barn

A large countryside property in Somerset near North Devon coastline, set by the Exe Valley with riverside setting and shared natural grounds, offering a spacious and homely retreat suitable for large groups and family gatherings.

Triscombe Farm Country Cottages - Coachman's Cottage

A spacious and romantic countryside cottage for two guests with shared access to an indoor heated swimming pool, extensive gardens, and scenic views within Exmoor National Park.

Kerridge View Barn - Pheasant

This is a two-bedroom barn conversion situated in the Devonshire countryside offering a peaceful and rural setting with shared garden and private patio space, suitable for a relaxing countryside retreat with views of nature.

Periton Park Court - Willow Lodge

A self-contained semi-detached cottage with scenic views near Exmoor National Park, set in peaceful countryside surroundings offering outdoor activities and shared amenities including a heated outdoor pool and garden area.

3 miles from Dunster Castle

Dunster Castle is a historic motte and bailey castle and 17th-century manor house in Somerset, featuring medieval gates, Victorian Gothic remodeling, and extensive gardens including a National Plant Collection. It offers both indoor and outdoor experiences as a National Trust property.

Wattles

Wattles offers a tranquil and comfortable stay in a countryside setting with far-reaching views over meadows and a small lake, featuring spacious and well-appointed lodges with private outdoor areas and family-friendly facilities.

Near Gallox Bridge

Gallox Bridge is a 15th century narrow stone packhorse bridge in Dunster, Somerset, crossing the River Avill. It is a Grade I listed building and scheduled monument, managed by English Heritage, and notable for its historic architecture and rural setting near Dunster Castle.

3 miles from Coleridge Cottage

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.

The Cow Shed

This barn conversion accommodation offers views of the Blackdown Hills and is located adjacent to Somerset Wildlife Trust, featuring a private hot tub, enclosed garden, and patio with garden furniture and BBQ facilities.

Secret Skies - Rackenford

Secret Skies glamping pods offer a countryside retreat with enclosed garden views and a private hot tub, situated on a rural smallholding between South Molton and Tiverton with views over Exmoor and nearby countryside.

Whitney Cottage

Whitney Cottage is a stylish, bungalow-style holiday home set in the Somerset village of Horton, characterized by its peaceful countryside setting and private garden with a hot tub for up to 4 guests.

Holgates

This offering is a beautifully presented countryside cottage in the Somerset countryside with views of rolling hills, featuring ground floor living, a private hot tub, enclosed garden, and facilities suitable for families including cot and highchair.

Hayden Farm

Hayden Farm is a detached cottage set in a rural, scenic Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, surrounded by 15 acres of grounds with views over fields and wildlife, offering a peaceful and spacious retreat for families and friends.

Bincombe Country Cottages - Primrose

A stylish two-bedroom terraced holiday home located in the Quantock Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, offering tranquil rural surroundings and scenic views with private gardens, a balcony, and a private hot tub.

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.

Holly Farm Holiday Cottage - The Wrens

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.

Bluebell Cottage

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.

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.

The Coach House

This 19th-century coach house is located on the beautiful Brendon Hills within a 60-acre farm, set in 4 acres of grounds, offering a peaceful and homely retreat with historic character and scenic natural surroundings.

Mallard Cottage

A two-bedroom cottage in the Somerset countryside with lake views, featuring a cosy living space, a kingsize master bedroom with Juliet balcony, and shared outdoor gardens with a children's play area, suitable for a family break in a peaceful rural setting.

Triscombe Farm Country Cottages - Garden Cottage

This upside down cottage is set in a peaceful countryside valley within Exmoor National Park, offering a family-friendly atmosphere with scenic views and shared outdoor and leisure facilities including an indoor heated swimming pool and extensive gardens.

Cathill Cottage

Cathill Cottage is a luxury waterside retreat located in the village of Creech St. Michael near Taunton, offering a tranquil setting ideal for scenic walks, cycling, and water activities, with a spacious and elegant interior suitable for couples or small families.

3 miles from Hestercombe Gardens

Hestercombe is a restored garden estate featuring three centuries of garden design with lakes, temples, woodlands, and a house with a contemporary art gallery and bookshop. It offers both outdoor garden exploration and indoor cultural experiences.

Dragonfly Barn - Dragonfly 1

This accommodation is a charming modern barn conversion located in the rural village of North Newton, set within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with shared or private garden areas and nearby countryside activities.

Sparrow's Nest

Sparrow’s Nest is a homely holiday cottage attached to the owners' home on the slopes of the Blackdown Hills, offering a peaceful and scenic retreat ideal for couples and families with pets, with shared garden and close proximity to countryside and local amenities.

Higher Blagrove Farm Cottages - The Horse Gin

This accommodation is a barn conversion located in the quiet North Devon countryside offering a peaceful and scenic rural retreat with waterside views and natural surroundings.

Triscombe Farm Country Cottages - Orchard Cottage

This upside down cottage is located in a rural setting within Exmoor National Park, surrounded by farmland and beautiful natural scenery with access to shared extensive gardens and a heated indoor swimming pool.

Dragonfly Barn - Dragonfly 2

This accommodation is a self-contained barn conversion set in a rural village within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, offering a private patio garden and shared access to a lawned sitting out area in a countryside setting near walking and cycling opportunities.

Westpitt Farm - The Hay Loft

The Hay Loft is a spacious, luxurious five-bedroom barn conversion nestled in rural Mid Devon, offering tranquil countryside views over the Exe Valley and accommodating up to ten guests in a peaceful farm setting.

2 miles from Watersmeet

Watersmeet House is a National Trust property in Devon featuring a historic fishing lodge with a tea room and shop, nestled at a river gorge confluence and serving as a gateway to extensive woodland and riverside walks. The site includes a notable area of ancient oak woodland designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest.

The Cider Shed

A cosy one-bedroom holiday home in Beer Crocombe near Taunton set on a tranquil farm with scenic countryside views, suitable for up to two guests with a small-medium sized dog, offering a peaceful rural retreat with Wi-Fi, private parking, a garden patio, and a well-equipped kitchen.

Triscombe Farm Country Cottages - Stream Cottage

A ground-floor cottage within Exmoor National Park featuring cozy living spaces, set in a scenic and peaceful valley environment with shared access to an indoor heated swimming pool and extensive communal gardens.

Duvale Cottages - Duvale Priory

This large country property accommodates up to 26 guests with extensive grounds by the river in a peaceful rural setting near Exmoor National Park, featuring historic character and suitable for family gatherings or celebrations.

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.

Old Orchard Barn - The Annexe

Old Orchard Barn - The Annexe is a converted property set in the Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty near Buckland St Mary, Somerset, offering a peaceful and scenic retreat suited for couples with a ground floor layout and private garden.

Triscombe Farm Country Cottages - Primrose Cottage

This holiday property is part of a complex of stone cottages in a sheltered, wooded valley overlooking the River Quarme in Exmoor National Park, set in extensive gardens with outdoor seating and barbecue areas, and includes shared facilities such as a heated indoor swimming pool and games room.

2 miles from Old Beaupre Castle

Old Beaupre Castle is a Grade I listed ruined medieval fortified manor house in Llanfair, Wales, featuring a notable Renaissance porch and three courts, set within historic landscaped gardens. Visitors can explore the outdoor ruins and grounds free of charge all year round.

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.