John's Cottage is a 3 bedroom bungalow situated just outside Wedmore. The accommodation comprises an open plan living/dining/kitchen area and 3 bedrooms.
The property is well situated for visiting a number of local towns and villages. Cheddar is 5 minutes away by car, Wells and Glastonbury 20 minutes and Bath and Bristol approximately an hour. The accommodation is also only 10 miles from Weston-super-Mare, Brean and Burnham on Sea beaches.
Friendly, well behaved dogs are welcome.
The space
John's Cottage is a light airy cottage with an open plan living space and 3 bedrooms. It sleeps up to 6 people. We also have an adjoining cottage 'Wassail Barn' that sleeps another 4 guests should you be looking for accommodation for larger parties.
The living space has 2 sofas, a log burner, a dining room table to seat 6 and a kitchen area with fridge, dishwasher, oven, hob and microwave.
Bedroom 1, has a double bed, wardrobe and large mirror. Bedroom 2 has a king sized bed and a large chest of drawers. Bedroom 3 has twin beds and a chest of drawers.
The bathroom has a large walk in shower, toilet and sink.
Outside there is a gravelled parking area with parking for 2 cars. There is also an enclosed garden for guests, with 2 large picnic benches. This is situated across the host's driveway and is a shared space for both cottages.
There is also a utility area shared between John's Cottage and our other holiday cottage, Wassail Barn. This has a freezer, washing machine and tumble dryer.
There is car parking for up to 2 cars.
Dogs are welcome. No cats please.
Guest access
A public footpath runs through the property and leads to Wedmore across the golf course.
It is about a 20 minute walk. Wellies will definitely be needed in winter.
Other things to note
There are so many things to see and do locally!
Wedmore is our closest village, approximately 1 mile away or 20 minutes walk along the footpath. It has a village store, 3 pubs, an Indian restaurant and a licensed Café as well as a number of boutique shops.
Cheddar is approximately 3 miles away and has a number of good pubs and restaurants. The famous Gorge is spectacular all year round and is a hub for outdoor pursuits, such as cycling, walking, climbing and you can visit the caves too.
The area is very popular with both hikers and cyclists, with the Mendip Hills being only a couple of miles from the cottage. There are beautiful walks with far reaching views at Crooks Peak, Draycott Sleights, Cheddar Gorge and Blackdown.
The beautiful city of Wells, (England's smallest City) is approximately 20 minutes from the property by car. The Cathedral is well worth a visit, as is the Bishops Palace. The Palace along with the Crown Pub were used as settings for the film 'Hot Fuzz'. Glastonbury is also approximately 20 minutes by car. The famous Tor, Chalice Well, Abbey ruins and a vast number of eclectic shops can be visited here.
Wookey Hole is on the way to Wells and has numerous attractions for younger visitors including a large Cave complex.
Clarks shopping Village near street is also within half an hour.
Approximately an hour away, is the World Heritage city of Bath. With its Roman Baths, Abbey, Spa and Pump Rooms and superb Georgian architecture.
Bristol with its Aquarium and vast shopping centre is approximately 45 minutes away. Both cities deserve at least a whole day's exploration.
The beaches of Weston Super Mare, Berrow and Brean are all approximately 10 miles from the property.
Avalon Marshes Nature reserves can be found within a few miles of the property at Westhay and Shapwick. The Starlings perform their murmerations over winter at these locations.
There is an enclosed garden for guests to enjoy the outdoors (this is a shared space for both cottages) and a footpath through the property which takes you up through the fields, where you could walk to Wedmore and further afield.
