Dog Friendly Holidays Mendip Hills

Set on the village edge in a delightful wooded valley with a lovely garden this semi-detached holiday cottage offers comfortable, value for money family accommodation. Accessed over a small wooden bridge across a stream, running through the neighbour’s grounds, it is ideally positioned for walking, riding and touring. Beautiful Exmoor with its sleepy villages, native ponies and red deer as well as the attractions of the coast, close to Minehead, Watchet Harbour and beach at Blue Anchor. Dunster Castle and village (NT) and the West Somerset Steam Railway are nearby. Shop ½ mile, pub ¼ mile.

Formerly part of the Hutton Court Estate, dating back to the Domesday Book, this holiday property is set in an AONB near to the owner’s home on the edge of the village. There are lovely rural views with woodland walks and wildlife, and the property is only 3 miles from the nearest beach at Weston-super-Mare. The Cider Barn (16608) enjoys its own built-in wine chiller.
Furnished, decorated and equipped to a very good standard and cleaned using only environmentally friendly products it an ideal base, with attractions at Weston-super-Mare and Brean, Wookey Hole, Cheddar with its famous caves and gorge, the beautiful cathedral city of Wells, Glastonbury and Bath. Golf nearby. Local Pub & Chinese Takeaway 3 mins walk away.

A charming two-bedroom cottage perched in Bleadon, Somerset. Near an AONB. Ground-floor bedroom. Dog-friendly. Weston-super-Mare 5 miles; Brean 7.3 miles; Glastonbury 18.2 miles; Bristol 23.2 miles

This pretty, stone-fronted cottage resides in Bleadon, Somerset. Romantic. Ground-floor accommodation. Dog-friendly. Weston-super-Mare 5 miles; Brean 7.3 miles; Glastonbury 18.2 miles; Bristol 23.2 miles

A fabulous stylish luxury barn conversion with hot tub, wooden veranda and orchard garden. Excellent location for exploring Exmoor and the North Somerset coastal villages.

A gorgeous modern cottage with hot tub, private patio and shared grounds of several acres. Beams, stone fireplace, woodburner. Beaches 2 miles.

A large luxury chalet with private hot tub, beams, woodburner. Shared grounds of several acres, beaches 2 miles.

Detached, character cottage close to Watchet Harbour with sea views. Woodburner, ground floor en-suite bedroom. Two sitting rooms. WiFi. Private enclosed garden. Off road car parking. Williton 2 miles.

Remarkably presented throughout offering lavish coastal style living, this fabulous holiday home is perfect for getting together with friends, the family and your dogs. Situated in the popular Somerset coastal village of Brean, this property is a local landmark which is appropriately named and is a unique property of stunning architectural design, together with the hand carved stone features giving it a look of a Mediterranean-style castle.
It also offers uninterrupted views across the Bristol Channel as well as its very own private access on to the seven mile stretch of sandy beach which lies at the bottom of the garden. If you would like to bring the dog, you’ll be pleased to hear that Brean beach and many in the area welcome dogs all year round.
On arrival, enter through the private gates and take in the individuality of this unusual coastal beach house, which was fully refurbished in 2018. The entrance hall is the perfect place to leave your coats and shoes behind you as you enter this remarkable property. On your left is the first of the four bedrooms, which offers a double bed and views over the garden and out to sea.
Next door is the second of the four rooms, which is a bunk bedroom ideal for the little ones of the party. Heading down the hall and to your right is the light and airy living area, which offers extensive views to Brean Down and the Bleadon Hills.
Following on through the property are the remaining two bedrooms, both of which have a king size bed and en-suite shower rooms with toilet. Heading to the rear of the property you enter the delightful open-plan kitchen/dining room which offers seating for eight guests, perfect for enjoying supper as a family. Off the kitchen you will find the main bathroom, with a contemporary twist and which features a large freestanding bath, separate shower and WC.
The fully enclosed garden area enjoys 180 degree panoramic views across the Bristol Channel and Brean beach. Leading off the double French doors from the kitchen is a decked area offering seating for eight guests. To the rear of the garden is your very own barbecue lodge for all the family to enjoy.
The stretch of sand between popular tourist destination Burnham-on-Sea and Brean Down is the second longest in Europe, and includes eight beaches. It is a huge draw for beach lovers, and the many campsites and parks that serve it prove its popularity! There are ’kiss-me-quick’ style family amusement parks offering rides, seaside entertainment and eating places, as well as picturesque National Trust managed coastline at Brean Down offering peace, tranquillity and miles of trails away from the busy seaside resorts of Weston-Super-Mare and Burnham-On-Sea.
The local area offers a fun packed holiday for families, as well as the beaches of Burnham, Berrow and Brean offering a seaside sanctuary for those wishing to get away from it all.
The Castle is situated at the end of the strip on the headland known as Brean Down. Here you can experience the 360 degree views over the sea on one side, and across the Somerset Levels on the other where on a clear day you can see both Glastonbury Tor and the Mendip Hills. Wells, famous for its beautiful cathedral, boutique shops and restaurants, is within easy reach. Popular attractions nearby are Cheddar Gorge, Wookey Hole and Glastonbury Tor.

Nestled at the foot of the Quantock Hills (England’s first designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty) with easy access onto the hills, this beautifully renovated, detached barn is a perfectly situated rural retreat. Enjoy breakfast on the large patio in the morning sun, or a glass of wine at the end of a perfect day exploring all the delights of this wonderfully diverse area, Bluebell Cottage is an idyllic base for hiking, cyclists and dog walkers alike. Enjoy fossil hunting at Kilve beach, 4 miles or the sands at Minehead and Burnham-on-Sea. The historical sites of Dunster Castle and Wells Cathedral are well worth a visit or enjoy the romantic ambiance of the Doone Valley and the wild beauty of Exmoor. The county town of Taunton is just 9 miles away or take in the ancient Isle of Avalon and imposing Tor at Glastonbury, followed by some retail therapy at Clarks Village Shopping Outlet.
Shops and pubs serving food are within 1½ miles in Nether Stowey, home of Samuel Taylor Coleridge (National Trust). Beach 4 miles. Shop, pub and restaurant 1½ miles.