Dog-friendly Somerset

A wonderful barn conversion resting in Priddy, Somerset. Heart of the Mendips. Ground-floor living. Woodburning stove. Enclosed garden. Coxley 7.4 miles; Shepton Mallet 10.4 miles; Glastonbury 11.4 miles.

Welcome to Mow Barton, a stunning 3-bedroom holiday home set on the beautiful Wellesley Park Estate, surrounded by countryside yet only a 25-minute walk to the city of Wells.
This fabulous home, set all on one floor, has an open plan lounge, dining and kitchen area with vaulted ceiling and huge floor to ceiling windows that let in the light, and look over the garden to the fields beyond. Speakers in the ceiling, connected to Spotify, allow you to play music throughout the living areas, while statement and mood lighting gives an ambience for any time of day. The high-end kitchen is fully equipped with American fridge/freezer, wine cooler, double ovens, steam oven, microwave, induction hob, washing machine and tumble dryer. A wonderful island opens the kitchen up to the dining area, with large dining table, which leads to the lounge area with large L shape sofa, Smart TV and gorgeous views. The master bedroom has a kingsize bed with en-suite shower room, bedroom 2 has a double bed, and bedroom 3 has a kingsize bed which can be turned into twins, giving you flexible sleeping arrangements depending on your party. The main bathroom has a shower over the bath.
Outside, you have a wonderful large terrace seating area with L shaped garden furniture and a lawned area. Mow Barton has the huge bonus of access to Wellesley Park’s fabulous leisure complex, with a fantastic indoor heated swimming pool, sauna and steam room, gym, library and outdoor tennis court. All of these are bookable for private use with booking slots and are included in the price of your stay. Set just 2 miles from the smallest city in the UK, Wells, which can be reached on foot in just 25 minutes and has an array of shops, bars and restaurants for you to enjoy. The Mendip Hills area of outstanding natural beauty can be reached on foot also for fabulous walks. Slightly further afield you have the ancient historic town of Glastonbury, famous for both its music festival and its Tor, it has a rich history to explore and uncover. The larger city of Bath can be reached in under an hour by car and there are plenty of national trust properties nearby to visit and enjoy.

Parish Land Barn is a stunning, detached barn conversion located on the owners’ land. It is very spacious and full of character and comprises accommodation on three separate mini levels, with a few steps in between each room. The whole property benefits from very high ceilings and a real sense of space yet retains a very cosy countryside feel. There is an open plan living/bedroom area with a Smart TV, fantastic wood burner-style open fireplace at one end and a kingsize bed at the other. Step down a few steps and find yourself in the large kitchen/diner area with French doors that lead out onto the south facing enclosed lawned garden with lovely countryside views.
Back inside the kitchen area you’ll find everything you need for your stay including a dishwasher, coffee machine, electric Aga range-style cooker and an American-style fridge/freezer. The bathroom is a stylish room which is accessed via a stable door with some steps leading down and comprises a free-standing bath with a shower attachment, and there’s the added luxury of underfloor heating.
The owners’ land, located in this Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is surrounded by the beautiful Quantocks Hills scenery and if you have horses, there are facilities for you to bring your four-legged friend or two with you on holiday! There is stabling for one horse and paddock space for two. You’ll get a sense of the countryside with wildlife such as sheep, chickens, peahens, and rams on your doorstep so although very welcome, four-legged friends of the smaller variety, namely up to two dogs, must be kept on a lead when out and about.
If you’re looking for a romantic break for two or simply a quality countryside retreat as a perfect base for a walking adventure, then look no further! The Quantock Hills are an area of wilderness and tranquillity and is a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, which means that its distinctive character and cultural heritage are in the nation’s interest to safeguard them. Physically, the Quantock Hills offer great diversity, reflecting the relationship between the geology, slopes and exposure of the area, and the range of past and present human activities and influences. Panoramic views lead you through coast, heath, and combe. Explore and you will find rocky Jurassic coastline, exposed heathland summits, deep wooded combes, undulating farmland and attractive villages, all within this protected landscape. Access by car to other areas such as Bristol, Exeter, the northern coastal region and beyond are within easy reach due to the proximity of the M5 motorway.

Welcome to Anchors Away, a wonderful and spacious, one bedroomed ground floor apartment in the heart of Blue Anchor, with stunning views across the bay to Minehead.
Step through the door and into your bright, airy and well equipped kitchen/diner, complete with electric hob and oven, fridge/freezer, microwave and dishwasher. The cosy living room has comfy sofas and chairs to snuggle up on while watching TV or when gazing out through the conservatory to the garden and the sea beyond. Speaking of which, the conservatory has a seating area and double doors that lead to your private enclosed garden, perfect for the dog or you to relax and enjoy. The bedroom has a double bed and separate dressing area, while the shower room has a large cubicle shower and toilet.
Blue Anchor is a wonderful seaside village, set between Minehead and Watchet, with a fabulous stretch of beach which is perfect for year round use and is also dog friendly at all times! The beautiful West Somerset Steam Railway, which runs through Blue Anchor, has a stop here and they offer wonderful trips as well as speciality trips with steam fairs, afternoon teas, candlelight dinners and the amazing Santa Express! Nearby, head to the medieval village of Dunster with its wonderful castle, spend a day at the arcades or shopping in Minehead, pop to Watchet and stroll around the Harbour or head inland onto Exmoor.

Situated just on the outside of the seaside town of Clevedon on the Severn Estuary of North Somerset, Dowlais Farm is a beautiful place for a peaceful retreat. Russet Barn is an ideal base for a relaxing break, family holiday or romantic getaway.
Clevedon is a beautiful seaside town located in the cider loving county of North Somerset. Hosting spectacular countryside, incredible wildlife, the world’s second largest tidal range and the only Grade I Listed Victorian pier in the country, there are many things to see and do in the local area. The open plan living space is lovely and light with its sky light and beamed ceiling, comfortable sofas, and Smart TV. Wonderful for enjoying your morning coffee whilst watching Netflix or sitting in front of the log burner in the evening. The well-equipped kitchen has all the supplies you need as well as a coffee machine with a couple of complimentary pods.
On the ground floor you will find the kingsize bedroom as well as the family bathroom; head up the stairs through the open plan living space to the twin bedroom with two single beds. The barns can sleep up to four guests with an additional sofa bed for a child in the living room. Escape to these barn conversions that have been lovingly restored by the current owners in 2022, where you can indulge in the comfort offered.
This is a great area for walking or cycling along the North Somerset coast. The properties are directly on the brand new ‘Pier to Pier’ cycle track (open 2023) and this will give the opportunity to cycle between the piers in Clevedon and Weston-Super-Mare. The properties are about 700 yards from Clevedon Golf Centre where adults and children are always welcome to play, no booking necessary. The wider garden is shared with the other cottage, and is enclosed when the gate is shut. Clevedon has a lovely little harbour as well as a beautiful sea front with views across to Wales. There is a seawater lake used for swimming all year round (£1 honesty box charge). Other water-based activities are available (paddle boarding, sailing etc.) There is also an arcade, as well as a good number of cafés and pubs along the seafront. You can also visit Ladye Bay, a lovely, secluded pebble beach bay, which is within walking distance. The busier Weston-Super-Mare is only 10 minutes down the motorway, or a little bit longer along the cycle path. There is the Grand Pier with lots of arcades as well as a sandy beach. You can also be in the city of Bristol within 30 minutes.
This property can be booked with Pippin (ref UK41837) to accommodate up to 8 guests.

Located on a working farm, Feltham’s Cottage (ref UK42324) and The Organic Cabin (UK42325) are both surrounded by nature, and you can interact with the farm as much or as little as you like. Ideal for children, as you can roam across the owners 22 acres of land, play in the haystacks in the barn, climb the tree house and also help feed the animals. You can relax outside in the shared garden that backs onto the stable yard, or take a splash in the owner’s natural pool which is fed by soft rainwater, kept clean by hornwort plants that oxygenate the water, this is available all year round. The owners also have a nature trail too, and as this is a Dark Sky area, it is amazing for star gazing as there is very little light pollution.
Feltham’s Cottage has an open-plan living/dining room where you can play retro board games like Scrabble, Monopoly and cards, or watch one of the many classic DVDs available. There is also a fully equipped kitchen, whilst upstairs are two bedrooms and a family bathroom. The owners favour environmentally sustainable furniture and food, so everything you receive from them will be locally sourced, and where possible organic. A welcome hamper is provided, and includes eggs, some local cider from Oliver Dowding, and milk, tea, and coffee.
With beautiful rural views of the Blackmore Vale, Horsington is a quiet Somerset village. Close by there is Pevlings Riding School, Sherborne with its 1000-year-old abbey, the contemporary art gallery Hauser & Wirth in Bruton, and mythical Glastonbury is just 30 minutes’ away. There are great walking routes, fishing and cider picking all within 10 minutes’ of Feltham’s Farm.
These properties can be booked together to accommodate up to 8 guests.

Welcome to The Lodge at Newmeads Farm, set in 50 acres of woodland, just a stone’s throw from Glastonbury Tor and full of local wildlife. The lodge has been finished to a high standard, enter into the large open plan living area, diner and kitchen, with vaulted ceilings and large French doors bringing in masses of light. The kitchen comes fully equipped with an American fridge freezer, washing machine, dishwasher. The living room has a double sofa bed and an electric fire for those cooler evenings to cosy up in front of, or in the summer fling open the French doors to the decked terrace and allow the fresh country air in.
The master bedroom has a double bed, plenty of wardrobe storage and a large en-suite shower room, the second bedroom has twin beds while the spacious bathroom has a bath, toilet and heated towel rail. Outside, the lodge has a large, decked area with garden furniture to enjoy the views across the fields, there are 2 large ponds next to the lodge which attract all kinds of wildlife, which makes for a wonderful way to spend time when not exploring the local attractions. In less than a mile there is a local farm with shop and spa retreat, Middlewick Farm and in 1.5 miles there is a local beer shop. The ancient medieval town of Glastonbury can be reached in just 5 minutes by car or head across the fields by foot and be there in 20 minutes while skirting the base of the Tor at the same time. Glastonbury is full of eclectic shops as well as bars, restaurants and museums to explore, where you can enjoy the 36 acres of Glastonbury Abbey and soak up the legends and myths of King Arthur, after learning all about the ruins from the excellent museum. Hop in the car and visit the designer outlet at Clarks Village in Street for some retail bargains, head to Cheddar to visit the famous gorge and sample some Yes Cheddar Cheese or see if you can find the Witch at Wookey Hole Caves!
The smallest city in the UK, Wells is definitely worth a visit, especially on market days, Wednesday and Saturday, when the streets come alive with local stalls by the cathedral.

A characterful farmhouse resting on the outskirts of Wootton Courtenay, Somerset. Woodburning stove. Enclosed garden. Pet-friendly. Minehead 5.6 miles; Lynton 18.9 miles; Barnstaple 30.2 miles.

An attractive, four-bedroom house sitting in Middlezoy, Somerset. Conservatory. Pet-friendly. Enclosed garden. Westonzoyland 2.7 miles; Bridgwater 6.5 miles; Yeovil 19.6 miles.

A wonderful chapel conversion resting on the edges of Washford near Williton, Somerset. Off-road parking. Woodburning stove. AGA. Washford 1 mile; Watchet 3.6 miles; Minehead 8.2 miles.