Plum Cottage
This charming cottage is located close to Castle Cary’s town centre, offering easy access to local shops and the surrounding countryside with a peaceful and homely atmosphere.
The Newt in Somerset is a formal garden laid out in Baroque style with a historic apple tree maze, extensive plant cultivars, a winter garden with exotic species, and ancient woodland. It offers a rich outdoor horticultural experience shaped by renowned designers over 200 years.
Castle Cary is a historic market town in Somerset, England, known for its medieval castle remains, old manor house, 18th-century prison, and Market House museum. It has a walkable town centre, rail and bus connections, and serves as a transport hub for the Glastonbury Festival.
Ash Lodge
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.
Stour Cross Farm- Hardy Chalet
Stour Cross Farm is a detached chalet set on a working dairy farm in West Stour, Dorset, offering a peaceful countryside retreat suitable for families and walkers, with scenic surroundings and shared on-site amenities.
Orchard View
This semi-detached holiday bungalow in Somerset near the Dorset and Devon borders offers a peaceful, family-friendly countryside retreat with an open-plan living space, woodburner, and enclosed garden.
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.
Forde Abbey is a historic former Cistercian monastery set in Dorset countryside with 30 acres of diverse, beautifully maintained gardens showcasing seasonal floral displays and natural features. It offers visitors a rich outdoor experience of nature and heritage.
Secret Skies - Knowstone
Secret Skies glamping pods offer a peaceful and private countryside retreat suitable for couples, with scenic views and an enclosed garden in a rural area of North Devon.
West Middlewick Farm : Exmoor
A countryside holiday home ideal for families, featuring ground-floor open plan living, enclosed garden, and located on a working farm in rural Devon with scenic walking routes.
The Victorian Barn - Stable
The Stable is a ground-floor, two-bedroom cottage set in the peaceful Dorset countryside village of Woolland, offering rural charm and modern comfort with scenic views and a private hot tub.
Stock Gaylard House is a Georgian historic house set in a large estate with ancient deer park and extensive gardens. Visitors can enjoy conducted tours inside the house and explore the surrounding church and gardens at their leisure during specific open periods in the year.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The New Inn Farm - The New Inn Barn
This is a converted barn accommodation set in a large meadow with beautiful interiors, offering a peaceful countryside retreat with accessible features and private outdoor amenities including a hot tub and enclosed garden.
Fiddleford Manor is a medieval manor house in Dorset dating back to around 1370, featuring original interiors and restored by English Heritage, open to public visits throughout the year.
Wookey Hole - The Stables
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.
The Linhay
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.
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.
The Stables at Green View
This cosy bungalow set in the Dorset countryside offers a peaceful and homely retreat on one ground floor level next to the owner, featuring a spacious bedroom with a Jack and Jill shower room and views over a large enclosed garden with patio and barbecue.
Forde Abbey is a historic former monastery turned elegant family home in Somerset, surrounded by extensive and diverse gardens. Visitors can explore ornate interiors, unique tapestries, and various themed gardens across 30 acres. The venue offers accessible facilities, food outlets, and activities suitable for children, making it an engaging day out for all ages.
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.
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.
Horseshoes
A spacious detached barn conversion in a peaceful rural area of the Blackdown Hills, ideal for nature enjoyment and countryside walks, featuring a ground-floor layout and an enclosed garden area.
Glimsters Cottage
This is a charming thatched cottage in a pretty village in Devon, with traditional features and a cosy atmosphere, suitable for families or small groups seeking a rural escape.
The New Inn Farm - New Inn Farmhouse
This accommodation is a converted barn in a rural location accommodating up to 12 guests with six bedrooms, offering a homely and peaceful atmosphere with private outdoor space including a large meadow and garden, and a private hot tub.
Oak Park Lakes - Oak Park One
This countryside three-bedroom lodge offers a peaceful rural retreat beside carp fishing lakes with a private hot tub and scenic views, suitable for families and guests seeking tranquility in Devon's natural setting.
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.
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.
Thorney Country Cottages - The Milking Shed
This semi-detached holiday cottage offers spacious and cosy accommodation for up to 4 guests with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, set in a rural location on the Somerset levels with access to national parks and nature areas, featuring ground floor living and enclosed shared lawned grounds with private parking and pet-friendly facilities.
Priest's House in Muchelney is a Grade I listed historic stone house built in the early 14th century for the parish priest. Owned by the National Trust, it showcases original medieval architecture including Gothic doorways and a 15th-century fireplace, with limited public access.
10–11 Oct (this weekend)
Visitors can join the Ranger team to collect apples from Barrington Court’s orchards, which contain more than 100 varieties. The harvest activity takes place across the first two weekends of October.
East Dunster Deer Farm - Deer Park
Deer Park is a spacious and luxurious rural barn conversion situated on a deer farm in Cadeleigh, Devon, offering six guests a peaceful and stylish retreat with scenic views and a welcoming atmosphere.
Fursdon House is a historic Georgian manor with centuries of family heritage, offering guided tours of the house, beautiful landscaped gardens, and a tearoom serving local treats. Visitors can enjoy scenic views, children's play area, and pet-friendly outdoor spaces.
May Tree Cottage
May Tree Cottage is a single storey barn conversion located in the tranquil village of Llysworney, set within 12 acres of countryside in the Vale of Glamorgan, offering a peaceful and cosy atmosphere with accessible features and countryside surroundings.
Brookside
Brookside offers a peaceful family-friendly home in the scenic Vale of Glamorgan countryside with an enclosed garden and coastal surroundings.
St Quintins Castle is a ruined medieval castle in Llanblethian, Wales, featuring substantial stone gatehouse remains and defensive walls, situated on a steep spur overlooking the River Thaw. It is an outdoor historic site managed by Cadw, open to the public for free exploration of its significant medieval fortifications and ruins.
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.
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.
The Old Cider House
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Old Priory Cottage
This historic 12th century former Benedictine priory cottage is located in the heart of Dunster village within Exmoor National Park, surrounded by scenic countryside and coastal views, and offers a peaceful and homely atmosphere with garden and patio space.
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.
10 Oct, 17 Oct…
A guided tour takes visitors through Dunster Castle’s Victorian kitchen and larders, with stories about the cooks, maids and other staff who worked there.
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.
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.
Oak Lodge
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.
East Dunster Deer Farm - Kingfisher Lodge
Kingfisher Lodge is a spacious and luxurious three-bedroom barn conversion situated rurally in Cadeleigh with scenic views of ponds and rolling hills, offering a peaceful and homely atmosphere suited for families or groups.
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.
Home from Home
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.
The Cottage at West Brinsea Farm
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.
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.
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.
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.
Durcombe Water Annexe
Durcombe Water Annexe is a modern, comfortable studio style annexe located in North Devon within Exmoor National Park, offering privacy with a garden and scenic valley views near coastal villages and natural attractions.
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.
Merriman Lodge
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.
Clarks Village is a popular outlet shopping village in Street, Somerset, offering a variety of high street and designer shops, eateries, and family-friendly events within a historic factory site.
Meadow View
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.
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.
Holly's Barn
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.
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.
Arnolds Hill Farm - The Ash - Arnolds Hill
The Ash is a ground-floor, rural barn conversion cottage located on the outskirts of a small village in the Somerset countryside, offering peaceful countryside views and a homely atmosphere with exposed oak beams and modern comforts.
Westwood Manor is a Grade I listed 15th-century manor house in Wiltshire, featuring historic interiors with fine furniture, musical instruments, tapestries, and beautifully restored gardens, open to the public during summer days.
Barleycorn
This single storey barn conversion located in West Dorset countryside accommodates two guests and features a ground floor open plan living space, an enclosed garden, and private parking in a peaceful rural setting near historic towns and countryside walks.
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.
Cleeve Cottages - Old South Cleeve
A semi-detached bungalow located in the Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, suitable for families and wheelchair users with garden and patio space, close to many attractions in the surrounding countryside.
Old Farm Barn
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Willow Lodge
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.
The Stables
The Stables at Mill Farm is a ground-floor barn conversion in the town of Okeford Fitzpaine, offering a cosy and homely atmosphere with a wood burner, patio, and rural surroundings suitable for families and pet owners.
Hambledon Hill is a prehistoric hill fort in Dorset featuring Neolithic and Iron Age earthworks. The site is a National Nature Reserve with significant wildlife and is owned by the National Trust, offering outdoor historical and natural exploration.
The Piggery
The Piggery is a charming one-bedroom studio annexe set in a rural village near Bath, offering a peaceful countryside retreat with private outdoor space and a blend of country and city living.
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.
Cedar Barn
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.
Exmoor View
Exmoor View is a rural cottage located near Exmoor and the dramatic coastline, suitable for families or small groups of friends, featuring three ensuite bedrooms, a living area with a patio, and access to nearby outdoor and coastal attractions.
The Stables
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.
Ring of Bells
Ring of Bells is a ground floor two-bedroom apartment in South Molton, Devon, located near Exmoor National Park and North Devon coast, offering a peaceful and homely stay within a traditional detached cottage setting.
Castle Hill Gardens in North Devon is a 50-acre garden boasting seasonal plant displays, historic parkland features, scenic walking paths, and panoramic views including a restored temple and statues. It offers refreshments and is accessible with parking and dog-friendly policies.
South Molton is a picturesque market town in Devon with a historic centre, notable guildhall, and cultural heritage reflecting centuries of history.
Bee Cottage
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.
Midknowle Farm Cottages - The Cottage
A ground-floor barn conversion cottage in a peaceful rural setting between Castle Cary and Yeovil, set within 10-acre shared grounds and offering private hot tub, enclosed garden, woodburner, and scenic countryside views.
The Cottage
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.
Bramley Lodge
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.
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.
Kerridge View Barn - Stag
This barn conversion is set in a rural Devonshire countryside location near Washfield, providing a peaceful and nature-rich retreat suitable for families and pet owners, with shared garden areas and a private patio.
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.
Russet Lodge
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.
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.
Grange Farm Cottages - Woodpecker Cottage
Woodpecker Cottage is a single-storey barn conversion set in a quiet rural location near Sherborne, offering peaceful and cosy accommodation with a garden, private parking, and woodland stove, suitable for families and small groups.
Sherborne Castle in Dorset is a historic house built by Sir Walter Raleigh, set in extensive Capability Brown landscaped gardens with a serpentine lake. Visitors can explore the immersive castle interiors showcasing centuries of history and art, enjoy scenic outdoor walks, wildlife viewing, garden features, and children’s trails. Food is available on-site in the Walled Garden Restaurant and dogs are welcome in the gardens on short leads.
Springfield Court - Lakeside
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.
Bramley
Bramley is a romantic and intimate countryside cottage retreat in Somerset with vaulted ceilings, a wood burner, private hot tub, and access to shared tennis court and lakeside views, designed for a peaceful stay for two guests.
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.
Twill Lodge
This is a two-bedroom ground floor lodge in the Somerset countryside featuring an open plan living space with vaulted ceiling, equipped kitchen, ensuite bedrooms, and private patio with lawn area, set in a scenic location with nearby amenities and attractions.
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.
Paddock View
A cosy and tranquil barn conversion situated in a historic village setting with views over open countryside, featuring a woodburner and private garden space.
Lytes Cary is a Grade I listed historic manor house in Somerset dating from the 14th century, featuring a chapel, Great Hall with period furnishings, and extensive Arts and Crafts style gardens listed as Grade II. The National Trust owns the property and offers public access to the older parts of the house and the distinctive gardens set in themed 'rooms' with hedges, ponds, and an orchard.
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.
Bridge Farm - Orchard Lodge
A brand-new, spacious 2-bedroom bungalow located on a working cattle farm in the Dorset countryside, offering a peaceful and relaxing rural retreat with open plan living accommodation and proximity to a local pub.
Pilsdon Pen is a 277-metre hill in Dorset, featuring an Iron Age multivallate hillfort with archaeological remains, offering panoramic views across the surrounding landscape. It is accessible via outdoor walking routes and is managed by the National Trust.
Midknowle Farm Cottages - The Barn
This well-presented single-storey barn conversion with countryside views is set in a scenic rural location on the outskirts of South Barrow and features a private hot tub and enclosed garden.
Feltham's Farm - Feltham's Cottage
Feltham's Farm is a countryside organic farm stay in Horsington Marsh offering a peaceful and homely retreat surrounded by nature and farm animals, with scenic rural views and outdoor activities suitable for families and children.
Seaview Bungalow
Seaview Bungalow is a cosy, spacious single-storey holiday home set in a rural area of East Devon with countryside and distant sea views, offering a peaceful and family-friendly retreat close to nature and local market towns.
Pippin Lodge
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.
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.
Barnyard
Barnyard is a luxurious Dorset barn conversion retreat finished in 2023, set on a smallholding with farm animals, featuring ground-floor level access, designed with accessibility in mind, and surrounded by an enclosed garden and patio with private hot tub, suitable for families and pets.
Harewood Barn
This spacious detached barn conversion near Wimbleball Lake offers a modern design with open plan living and beautiful views of the lake and countryside, set within Exmoor National Park.
East Dunster Deer Farm - The Linhay
This detached barn conversion in a rural deer farm setting in Cadeleigh offers spacious accommodation suitable for celebrations or family gatherings with 6 bedrooms, private hot tub, and wheelchair access, amidst natural grounds with views across rolling Devon hills.
Meadow Sweet Lodge
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.
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.
The Barn
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.
Arnolds Hill Farm - The Oak
The Oak is a rural accommodation offering a peaceful ground-floor open plan living space with en-suite king-size bedrooms, set in the Somerset countryside near Wingfield village.
The Shires Shopping Centre in Trowbridge is a central covered shopping destination featuring a museum, a large car park, and a variety of retail stores along with food outlets. It also includes a modern extension called Shires Gateway with additional shops and cafés.
Parlour Cottage
A cosy traditional holiday cottage near Dorchester in the Dorset countryside offering panoramic views and a peaceful garden, with rustic charm and modern touches, suitable for families, couples, or small groups.
White Horse Farm - Otter's Holt
This accommodation is a single-storey barn conversion and detached lodge cabin set over a 2-acre site in rural Dorset, providing a peaceful and sociable family-friendly retreat with access to countryside walks and nearby attractions.
Minterne House & Gardens is a historic family home in Dorset, featuring unique Himalayan and woodland gardens known for their seasonal plants. Visitors can enjoy private tours of the house and gardens, tea shop snacks, and a peaceful natural environment. The venue is dog-friendly, has facilities for children, and hosts weddings and special events.
Foxglove
This rural shepherd's hut offers a stylish and peaceful accommodation set within open countryside and includes a garden with firepit, sitting area and BBQ, with scenic views and easy access to nearby trails and pubs.
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.
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.
Tiverton is a historic market town in Devon, England, known for its medieval heritage, wool trade history, and cultural attractions including Tiverton Castle and the Pannier Market. It offers a walkable town centre with rich history and modern amenities for visitors.
Rock House
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.
Viaduct Fisheries - Kingfisher
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.
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.
10–11 Oct (this weekend)
A market showcasing creative products made by local artists, held in the historic barns and courtyard at Lytes Cary Manor.
Somerton is a historic market town in Somerset, England, known for its medieval market square, Iron Age and Roman archaeological sites, and notable architecture including its 13th-century parish church and market cross.
Number 110
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.
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.
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.
Grange Farm Cottages - Kingfisher Cottage
Kingfisher Cottage is a shared barn conversion bungalow with ground-floor open plan living space, conveniently located near Sherborne in a peaceful rural setting and suitable for families.
Midknowle Farm Cottages - The Snug
This cosy single-storey barn conversion cottage is located in a peaceful scenic country setting between Castle Cary and Yeovil, featuring rural views and access to 10 acres of shared grounds.
Cassia Lodge
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.
Braeburn Lodge
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.
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.
Foxglove
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.
The Hollies
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.
Brean Down in Somerset offers a scenic outdoor experience with historic ruins, coastal walks, and a beachside café. Visitors can explore archaeological remains, enjoy spectacular views, and engage in family-friendly activities in a natural setting.
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.
Crickledown
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.
Swell Wood is an ancient woodland nature reserve in Somerset featuring three wildlife trails, diverse flora and fauna, and the largest Grey Heron breeding colony in South-West England. Visitors can explore accessible trails with viewpoints and a hide, enjoy picnics, and experience a rich natural habitat.
Pipers Stable
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.
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.
7 Oct, 14 Oct…
Michael Bloom reads excerpts from Samuel Taylor Coleridge’s poems in the Garden Room at Coleridge Cottage, exploring the stories and landscapes that inspired his work.
Manor Farm - Daisy Cottage
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.
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.