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Spacious, comfortable cottage for families exploring Somerset

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Dining
Exterior detail
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8167.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Cheddar
  • The Cheddar Gorge Cheese Co.
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Cheddar Gorge
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Wookey Hole Caves
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Bristol (BRS-Bristol Intl.)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Master

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Ensuite Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Spacious, comfortable cottage for families exploring Somerset

Perfect for families, this cottage has a large garden and is great as a base for touring Somerset.

Offering delightful holiday accommodation for families, this holiday property makes an ideal base from which to explore Somerset and North Devon. Barrowswood, a semi-detached holiday cottage, enjoys commanding views over Cheddar Gorge in the distance. Its large garden adjoins a field with occasional visiting sheep and is the perfect spot in which to relax and unwind with magnificent views over the field and across to Cheddar Gorge.
Cheddar village offers plenty of interesting shops and cafes as well as other attractions. Cheddar Gorge, Britain’s largest limestone ravine gouged through the Mendips, is a magnet for climbers, walkers and visitors to the floodlit caves and Cheddar Reservoir is a great place to take a picnic, look out for wildlife and join in activities such as sailing and angling. Axbridge is a charming market town with a medieval square and half-timbered buildings, whilst Wookey Hole attracts many visitors to the showcaves. Wells is England’s smallest city set around a cathedral; Wedmore is a lively town with many individual shops and eateries, Glastonbury is famous for its music festival, spiritual culture and King Arthur legends, and the coastal resorts and magnificent beaches at Weston-super-Mare, Burnham-on-Sea, Berrow and Brean are all within a short drive, as are the cities of Bath and Bristol. Shop, pub and restaurant 1 mile.
Ground floor: Living room. Second living room with patio doors/dining room/kitchen with breakfast area. Utility room. Separate toilet. First floor: 4 bedrooms: 3 double (5ft), one with en-suite shower room and toilet, 1 twin. Bathroom with bath, shower cubicle and toilet.
Woodburner in both living rooms (initial fuel included). Gas central heating included. Two Freeview TVs. Electric Aga. Dishwasher. Large lawned garden. Ample parking. Cycle store. Welcome pack.
All properties: Electricity, bed linen and towels included. Travel cot and high chair on request. DVD. Microwave. Washing machine. Fridge/freezer. Wi-fi. Patio with sitting-out area and furniture. No smoking.

Property manager

Amanda Clements
Premier Host

Languages

English, French, German

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Check out before 9:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Cheddar

Cheddar is home to this cottage. King John's Hunting Lodge and Vicar's Close are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Clarks Village and Clevedon Village Farmers Market. Travelling with kids? Consider The Cheddar Gorge Cheese Co., or check out an event or a game at Action Centre.
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Cheddar

What's nearby

  • Mendip Hills - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • The Cheddar Gorge Cheese Co. - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Cheddar Gorge - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Wookey Hole Caves - 13 min drive - 14.6 km
  • Wells Cathedral - 17 min drive - 14.8 km

Getting around

  • Highbridge & Burnham Station - 24 min drive
  • Bristol International Airport (BRS) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Waterfall Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Swan Inn - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Gorge Outdoors - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Riverside Inn - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪The Cheese Cottage - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Spacious, comfortable cottage for families exploring Somerset pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Spacious, comfortable cottage for families exploring Somerset?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spacious, comfortable cottage for families exploring Somerset?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Spacious, comfortable cottage for families exploring Somerset located?

This family-friendly Cheddar cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Mendip Hills, Cheddar Crazy Golf and The Cheddar Gorge Cheese Co.. Cheddar Gorge and King John's Hunting Lodge are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

jacqueline h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Brilliant place to stay
We had a really lovely weekend, the location of the property was perfect for lovely walks and within easy walking distance to amenities.The host made us feel very welcome and the house was warm and homely.Perfect weekend
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful New Year stay
Perfect place to stay for a large family in a great location. It was very comfortable and homely with everything you would need.Thank you Amanda!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely short stay in Cheddar
Lovely cottage in a very convenient location to explore Cheddar and the surrounding area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alex M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely property in great location
Excellent stay with everything we needed. Property is lovely and spacious with a great outdoor space. Very peaceful and great views. The host was very approachable and on hand for anything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie M.

Lovely weekend away with friends
Lovely confortable house, very clean with everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Claire H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent
Excellent all round, spacious, quiet accommodation in a fantastic location for Cheddar. Everything to hand and well catered for. Lovely property.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane T., Coity, Bridgend, Wales

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very pleasant holiday accommodation
We were a group of four friends who found the property very welcoming and choose a larger property to allow us a bedroom each. Close to Cheddar so walkable and also near to lots of amenities and towns to visit
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jon C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely little cottage.
Very nice.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julia R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyable stay
Enjoyable stay. Facilities as described. Plenty of space to socialise together inside or in the garden. Our 9 yr old grandson said he would like to live here.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rachel and Toby P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A lovely getaway
Much more spacious than the photos depict, lovely views, great garden, comfy beds, sound sleeps, sociable spaces, great Aga, close to houses on one side but all peaceful and completely private once through the little private road, I would 100% recommend the property, just wish we had another week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Richard C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
spacius property
could do with a little more cleaning
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julia K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great base for exploring
Barrowswood is a very spacious, well equipped property in a good location for exploring the surrounding area
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Adam C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely property a short distance from Cheddar Gorge
We've just returned from a family break at Barrowswood for my mum's 60th. Property was perfect for the whole family including lots of indoor and outdoor space to keep the kids entertained. Amanda allowed us to arrive for a slightly earlier check-in and greeted us shortly after we arrived to check everything was OK. Would 100% recommend and stay again. Thanks.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul W., Ancaster England

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cheddar
Excellent service, with no problem

10/10 Excellent

Sandy M., Warwick, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely stay
Such a lovely property and in such a gorgeous location. We enjoyed walking around Cheddar reservoir and around the gorge (both walks can be done from the house). Wells was a real discovery and Sandy Bay a great location for a quiet beach afternoon. We also enjoyed the facilities at the house including plenty of room, a large garden, the barbecue and more. Would definitely recommend. (The only downside was that the bath was cracked by the previous residents and so we couldn't use it during our stay.)
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Maria W.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication
Spacious property with lovely views
Really nice house. Large garden with views and privacy. Nice beds! Poor cleanliness let it down otherwise it would be a 5 star review. Bit surprised as later check in / earlier check out times are to put additional Covid cleaning in place. We had a fab week with beautiful weather however. Loved the area.

10/10 Excellent

Rachael W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely house
The house has so much room. We didn’t use the larger living room as the open plan kitchen/dining/living room was very cosy. We really had a lovely relaxing long weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Karen C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Short break in Cheddar
Spacious, comfortable and well appointed
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Michaela B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house for a perfect stay!
We booked this house for a surprise family reunion for my partner's 30th birthday. It was perfect! Extremely clean with everything we needed. Lots of space, really comfortable beds, sofas and dining table, huge outdoor space - I can't fault it! Amanda was a brilliant host, really easy to contact and on hand for anything we needed. About a 20 minute walk into the centre of Cheddar but easy to drive and a lovely quiet location. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Tammy G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely stay
The property was beautiful, the owner was helpful and lovely. We loved our stay
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Xana H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous summer family holiday
The house was in top condition and ideal for our family of five with space to spare. The well kept secure garden was perfect for playing outdoor games and bbq’s. Local area has plenty to explore with walks, skate parks and good pubs.
Stayed 23 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ben Drew

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A welcome break
A lovely home in a beautiful location. The aga was amazing :) The house itself was always warm and cosy with plenty of areas to sit and read, play games or just stand around the aga drinking hot chocolate.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ian P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful second visit
Had a second trip here and everything went smoothly - very well equipped, great info and nice location
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mark M., Appleby Magna, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely spot. Lovely house.
Cannock speak highly enough of Barrowswood. A great house with everything you need on hand without being cluttered. Spotlessly clean throughout. Different lounge / sitting areas (ideal for holidaying with teenagers!). Toasty warm house, especially the kitchen with the Aga. Lots of parking space. Lovely size square garden (sadly we didn’t use due to poor weather), with a paddock next door with two sheep. To top it all off the owners are super friendly and really helpful. Perfect. Thank you.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Leanne J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic property! A definite must
We had a lovely weekend staying here that we have already booked to come back for a full week in April. The location, the house everything is so lovely. The kitchen has everything you could imagine. My children loved running around outside.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

About the host

Hosted by Amanda Clements

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Originally our family home, we have been happily welcoming holidaying families to Barrowswood for a couple of years now and are pleased to now list on Owners Direct for the first time for 2017.

Why they chose this property

Perfect for families, this cottage has a large garden and is great as a base for touring Somerset.

It's very easy and convenient to reach all local attractions and yet has that "away from it all" feeling..

What makes this property unique

We hope you will really find that Barrowswood has a relaxing and homely atmosphere for the perfect family holiday

Languages:

English, French, German

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests