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Quirky, Spacious House in Medieval Square. Nr Cheddar/Bristol/Bath

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Old Angel in Axbridge's Medieval Square.
3 storeys. Garden at rear
Axbridge Square at night
Living room with feature fireplace & wood-burner
Living room overlooks Medieval Square

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 9

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Near Cheddar, Somerset, ENG
  • King John's Hunting Lodge
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • The Cheddar Gorge Cheese Co.
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Cheddar Gorge
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Bristol (BRS-Bristol Intl.)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 5

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 5

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Quirky, Spacious House in Medieval Square. Nr Cheddar/Bristol/Bath

Quirky & spacious, 'Old Angel' in lovely Axbridge enjoys pride of place in a Medieval Square. And offers a best-of-both-worlds location: near renowned Cheddar Gorge in the Mendip Hills, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with stunning Somerset countryside on the doorstep - and in easy reach of three great UK cities: Bristol, Bath & little Wells.

With wood-burners, a large rambling 'secret' garden & arty charm, it's a home-from-home house, loved by guests for relaxing friend & family get-together's. Airport, coast, culture & heritage sites all nearby.

A Listed house which combines a sense of history with contemporary comfort, the Old Angel is artisan and eclectic in style - flagstone & wood floors, old fireplace or two, scattering of beams, up-cycled furniture, vintage & arty decor.

With a Mediterranean style courtyard for al fresco dining/BBQ area, there's plenty of outdoor space to relax in.

Hidden away from the house and past the Little Angel annexe at the rear of house, is a large and secluded 'secret' garden, with steps leading up to various terraces. Do note that another guest or family member occasionally stays in the apartment, which has it has its own separate entrance & won't impact on your stay in the house. The entire rambling garden is yours to enjoy. Please note: not suitable for unsupervised youngsters.

Spread over three storeys - with 5 bedrooms on each of the first and top floors and an upstairs lounge - the flexible accommodation happily suits either small or larger numbers of guests.

GROUND FLOOR:
Fully equipped kitchen seating 9, with wood-burner
Adjoining cosy snug room

FIRST FLOOR:
Upstairs living room with wood-burner, overlooking the Square
Spacious King size bedroom/ en-suite bathroom (freestanding bath)
Queen size bedroom
Large wet room with 'rain' shower

TOP FLOOR:
Very large Super King size bedroom overlooking Square
Twin bedroom with 'Zip & Link' bed options: as 2 singles or 1 Super King
Single bedroom
Bathroom - sunken bath. Enjoy a candlelit bath with a Mendip view!

We'd like the house to feel like home-from-home. With a fully equipped kitchen, gas hob/fan oven, dishwasher, microwave, washing machine, fridge & freezer it's well suited for self-catering.

Eating out is also an easy option. Axbridge itself has two good food-serving pubs and charming tearoom. There's a huge variety of restaurants, cafe's and eateries throughout the area: from great fish & chips to Michelin rated inns.

Not to mention those famous cream teas, Farmers' Markets, cider tasting farms & character rural pubs!

GUEST ACCESS
Entrance is directly off The Square. You can park, unload, receive food deliveries right outside.

The large secluded back garden is accessed by private alleyway - past the Little Angel apartment at the rear of the house. (A friend may occasionally stay- separate entrance via alleyway).



THE AREA
Axbridge offers a real 'has-it-all' location.

Landscape-rich countryside: the Mendips, Somerset Levels, gorges, caves, coastline. A wonderful base to explore the great outdoors for walkers, cyclists, climbers, photographers.

Cheddar reservoir & national SUSTRANS cycleway, the 8 miles Strawberry Line track also right on the doorstep.

And there's easy access to great cities, culture & buzz:

- Vibrant Bristol, 19miles/half an hour away

- Georgian Bath. A beautiful drive up Cheddar Gorge and over the Mendips

- Charming Wells, the UK's smallest city: Cathedral, Bishop's Palace and twice-weekly markets

- Quirky Glastonbury with its famous Tor, Abbey ruins & Chalice Well

- The natural wonders of Cheddar Gorge & Wookey Hole Caves

- Stonehenge, Exeter & Cardiff are do-able day trips

- Bristol International Airport 9 miles

ON THE DOORSTEP:
Two friendly Axbridge pubs/restaurant, all serve meals
Charming tearoom: breakfast, lunch, cream teas
Co-op shop open early to 10pm
King John's Hunting Lodge (National trust Museum)
Local Reservoir popular for walks/jogging
Monthly Saturday Farmers market in Square
Weekly Sunday Cheddar car boot/flea market

Property manager

Marianne
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Not ideal for young children. Supervision needed
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Events

No events allowed
Sorry, no parties, loud music, late night noise
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Not a party/event, hen/stag, loud music or late night noise house. No noise after 11pm
Only booked guests can stay.
Adults must accept total responsibility/supervision of children: no child gates on stairs, wood-burners, garden steps/hidden terraces etc.

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
Note from host: Sorry, no parties, loud music, late night noise
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Axbridge

Located in Axbridge, this holiday home is in a rural area. International Helicopter Museum and Time Machine Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Cheddar Crazy Golf and Mendip Spring Golf and Country Club. Travelling with kids? Consider The Cheddar Gorge Cheese Co., or check out an event or a game at Action Centre. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Near Cheddar, Somerset, ENG

What's nearby

  • King John's Hunting Lodge - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • The Cheddar Gorge Cheese Co. - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Cheddar Gorge - 6 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Wookey Hole Caves - 15 min drive - 17.4 km
  • The Grand Pier - 18 min drive - 17.8 km

Getting around

  • Highbridge & Burnham Station - 18 min drive
  • Bristol International Airport (BRS) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Woodborough Inn - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Waterfall Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Gorge Outdoors - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Riverside Inn - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Cheese Cottage - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Quirky, Spacious House in Medieval Square. Nr Cheddar/Bristol/Bath pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Quirky, Spacious House in Medieval Square. Nr Cheddar/Bristol/Bath ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Quirky, Spacious House in Medieval Square. Nr Cheddar/Bristol/Bath ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Quirky, Spacious House in Medieval Square. Nr Cheddar/Bristol/Bath located?

This family-friendly Axbridge holiday home is located in a rural location, within 1 mi (2 km) of King John's Hunting Lodge and Mendip Hills. Cheddar Crazy Golf and The Cheddar Gorge Cheese Co. are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andrew P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay at The Old Angel

Our group of 6 loved our time at The Old Angel. House is amazing and we really enjoyed staying in the square (everyone is so friendly) and visiting the market on the Saturday! Great communication with the hosts. Thank you…we would all love to return one day.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Spot for Family Fun

Angel House was spacious enough for us to play cards and talk while some people went to bed early. The Turkish Wetroom was perfect and water pressure was fantastic. The property was huge and the backyard was very nice. The parking was close and simple, the town offers great options. We highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne B.

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Just wonderful!

The Old Angel is amazing, a spacious, cosy property full of character and charm. Ideal position, close to pub, shop and a tasty breakfast. Would wholeheartedly recommend a stay at The Old Angel, in fact I think we'll all be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael J.

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Family time

We all had a fantastic time, the house was amazing!! Couldn’t have been better apart from if we could have stayed longer
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl P.

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Perfect accommodation

We have just arrived back from a weekend in this beautiful house. It was a reunion of 8 school friends and we couldn’t have asked for a more perfect house in a beautiful location. The house was so well equipped with everything we needed for our weekend. The house is beautifully decorated with so much space. The outdoor space was amazing and the garden just kept on going. We highly recommend this house and had a perfect weekend away.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eelco E.

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Amazing Easter trip

We had an amazing stay at the old Angel. The house is really cute, but spaciyenough for a group of 9 adults. After a long day walking through the Cheddar Gorges, it's the perfect place to get back to, cook a 3 course meal in the fully equipped kitchen, after which we relaxed and played games next to the log fire. We fully recommend, and would stay here again when visiting the area again. Thank Marianne & Simon for having us!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul M.

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Family gathering

Booked this beautiful house for a birthday weekend and it was simply great. A great location and a warm friendly pub just steps away. We loved it, Saturday morning was amazing as the Farmers Market was on the doorstep. The only regret was not being able to enjoy the wonderful garden as we went in November as I expect it would be outstanding in the summer. Totally recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kate W.

Fantastic house, fantastic host and fantastic location!

This beautiful house had everything we were looking for. We were a group of ladies on a mini break away from the husband and kids, so it was a great escape with fantastic pubs on our doorstep and a beautiful garden for sunbathing, as we hit the jackpot with the weather too! The house was exceptionally clean, had everything we could possibly need especially in the kitchen. The beds were super comfy and there was plenty of space for all of us in the living room. We would definitely book a return trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Matthew P.

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NYE 2023

Facilities very good. Everything we required for our stay, including bedding, towels, blankets, etc. Beds very comfortable and clean. All equipment and utensils needed were available, including use of condiments, spices and oils. Local amenities were great. Local pub and supermarket for all essentials. Hosts very friendly and accommodating. Had clear expectations and instructions for each room and facility available. Highly recommend the house and hosts. Fantastic stay. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melanie B.

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Amazing stay

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

James H.

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An absolute joy

From the moment we walked into the property we were amazed. Every room was an exciting surprise! Such a fantastic place to say. We met Marianne who was lovely - don't forget to explore the garden! Thank you for everything
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vicky A., South Nutfield, Redhill

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Amazing find

We had a lovely weekend in this very special property. A 16th century former inn, loads of space - no low ceilings despite its age! Best equipped kitchen I have ever stayed in. Lovely log fires, comfortable beds and beautiful art and 'objets' all around the house. The house is in a very pretty village which is full of history and historical buildings. We ran around the reservoir, had a great trip to Wells and did lovely walking from the house onto the hill behind it. Could not recommend it more.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kath W.

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Family reunion

We were all thrilled with our stay at Old Angel. As well as character, there was comfort. We lacked for nothing. We were blessed with brilliant weather and enjoyed time in the beautiful rustic, terraced gardens . Axbridge is a delightful village & we enjoyed chatting with the friendly locals. Would highly recommend Old Angel to anyone,, I really hope we can come back here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

James R.

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Unique and eclectic

We all had a wonderful stay at the Old Angel. It's a fantastic old building, that the owners clearly love and have put a lot of time and effort into decorating. Our children had a great time exploring the garden and looking for frogs as well as trips to Wookey Hole and the coast. The adults enjoyed runs from the front door and relaxing both inside and out.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Richard C., YATELEY

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A fantastic place to stay!

We enjoyed our weekend immensely, everything we needed was either provided or available in the medieval square! The house was comfortable and large enough for the five of us to feel like we had our own space. The weather was good so we were able to enjoy the garden as well as the local pub....four doors away! Thank you Marianne for your clear instructions both by email and left in places around the house. I will definitely be looking at my diary to book again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Antony S., Sacramento, USA

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Angelic stay

Fascinating, large place
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alison P.

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Beautiful quirky house

We had a an amazing weekend at the Old Angel. We had beautiful sunny weather so made use of the garden which goes on forever and has a range of seating areas. The house is equipped with everything you could possibly need for a great holiday. It is perfectly located on the village square with pubs, a cafe and a Co-op all a few seconds walk away. Thanks for a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tom M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing house in a great spot

Really great house, with plenty of room to relax and get together with friends. Ideal location for exploring Cheddar and the surrounding areas.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

David Ball

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Wonderful family weekend in the most beautiful house

The Angel totally surpassed our (already very) high expectations. Amazing character features, beautifully furnished and superbly equipped - all this and more ensured every member of our family group thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The only downside was the 2 nights went way too quickly! Axbridge medieval square is a delightful place, steeped in history and a friendly welcome and excellent service and meal were enjoyed in the Lamb pub just a stroll away. The owner, Marianne's thoughtful, generous and timely communication was the icing on the cake, especially as we were arriving on the day of the worst storm in 30 years! Already hoping to return in the not to distant future and properly explore the garden!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah G.

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Family getaway

Lovely few days chilling out in Somerset with family over October half-term in an amazing house, set in a wonderful location with a delicious pub a 2 min stroll away. Parking was also totally fine and we never had any issues. A wonderful time away.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Todor K.

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Amazing place for your weekend get away

Overall great place, nice and quiet and very well presented. I would highly recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

adrian s.

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Lovely unique house

Had a fabulous stay. The house was very unique, very quirky and full of history. Met by the owners in person which was nice. The village was lovely with 2 pubs a tearoom and a co op, all we needed really. Will definitely return.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Veronica P.

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A charming House for all generations

We were lucky to find the Old Angel House for our family of seven covering three generations to gather together again after lockdown. We were attracted to the house on the booking site and have to say it lived up to our expectations and more. It is delightful in its quirkiness and history, ideal in its spaciousness and equipped with every essential many times over. We were all fascinated by the objet d’art to discover in every room. Presentation and cleanliness could not be faulted and communication with Marrianne made easy. Thank you for a lovely experience in this gorgeous old house in the Medieval Square of Axbridge .
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

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Incredible stay!

Dear Marianne, thank you for such a wonderful stay in The Old Angel! The house did not disappoint us: homy, well decorated, quirky, with all the necessary equipment and extremely spacious! We had a wonderful time and wished we stayed longer. Marianne is a great host, she provided very clear instructions and went the extra mile to make sure we had a wonderful stay in Somerset. Thank you again!

10/10 Excellent

daniela d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best cottage near Cheddar

You recognize you found the right place immediately just looking at the front of the house. You open the door and you feel welcome by the cozy style and atmosphere. You feel to make a jump in the past, but at the same time everything works perfectly in a modern sense. The cottage is super confortable, you find everything you may need. Marianne and Simon are the best hosts, they were very caring to make sure you had all the information you needed and were super available for any questions, also about places,where to eat. We spent 3 nights in the Old Angel, and we were keeping finding new details of the cottage so charming. The garden is amazing, you feel to be in a secret garden like in the fairy tales. It was perfectly cleaned. We enjoyed the fire places in the kitchen and in the living room all the time. It was the first weekend of opening after this long lockdown, the restaurant were open only outdoor, so we arranged with the pub just beside the cottage to order the dinner and they were nocking the door when it was ready. After a such long lockdown, this is really what we needed. THank you so much Marianne and Simon. Daniela

About the host

Hosted by Marianne

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Marianne & Simon Garden
Lovers of all the good things in life ! Countryside & big open skies, culture & city buzz, environment, art, old buildings and upcycling, wine & good company.

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