Dog-friendly Somerset

On the outskirts of South Barrow and set in a peaceful scenic country location between Castle Cary and Yeovil, these two single-storey barn conversions, The Cottage (ref 27191) and The Barn (ref UKC2481) make ideal bases from which to explore south and central Somerset. Both are well presented, with lovely country views, and are the perfect places in which to relax and unwind. When choosing The Cottage or The Barn, you will have the luxury of your very own private hot tub, and The Cottage benefits from a cosy wood burner and underfloor heating in the shower room/bathroom.

On the doorstep you can visit the famous Haynes Motor Museum with its superb collection of classic cars; Yeovilton Fleet Air Arm Museum with its exciting aircraft carrier deck experience and huge collection of naval planes, and many historic houses such as Montacute House. Slightly further afield are stunning Stourhead House and Gardens. Within easy driving are Glastonbury Tor, the designer outlet of Clarks Village, Wells cathedral city and the West Somerset Steam Railway, all of which offer great days out. Other family days out include Longleat House and Safari Park, Cheddar Gorge, Wokey Hole or exploring the world famous Jurassic Coast. There is also great country walking in the 10 acres of the owner’s smallholding, local pubs to wine and dine in, and golf courses nearby. Beach 25 miles. Shop, pub and restaurant 1¾ miles.
These properties can be booked together to accommodate up to 10 guests.

Mudford Cottages are delightful one-bedroom cottages boasting wonderful views, perfect for you next escape to the country with flexible accommodation to suit a romantic getaway or friends holidaying together. Both are all on one floor, the spacious living, kitchen, and dining areas are warm and welcoming, with large comfy sofas and a Smart TV in the living area with French doors to the pretty outdoor seating area, well equipped kitchen featuring electric hob and oven, fridge, freezer, and dishwasher as well as everything you will need during your stay.
Both properties have super kingsize beds that can be made into twins on request and the en-suite bathroom has a fabulous walk in shower with rainfall shower head. Outside, you have private parking with electric vehicle charging point, a gorgeous seating area with views across the fields and the sound of the river running next door to you will relax you while you drink in the views.
Mudford is a lovely village set on the outskirts of the popular town of Yeovil, with a fabulous farm shop nearby offering delicious local produce and a 17th century inn serving wonderful meals are both within a 10-minute walk. Further afield, Yeovil has a great selection of shops, bars, and restaurants to explore and enjoy. The National Trust properties of Montacute House, Lytes Cary Manor and Tintinhull Garden are within a 15-minute drive. Ham Hill County Park is wonderful for walks, offers spectacular views from the monument and has a fabulous country pub service local food, cider and ales. Langport is within easy reach with its River Parrett trail or head to Glastonbury for some ancient medieval history and eclectic shops.
These properties can be booked together to accommodate up to 4 guests.

Located on a working Organic 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 your private area looking onto the pond, 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.
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 toilet/sink. The owners favour environmentally sustainable upcycled furniture and seasonal food, so everything you receive from them will be locally sourced, and where possible organic. A welcome hamper is provided, and includes seasonal produce, usually local cider, milk, tea, and coffee. It all depends on what is available.
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 Calleron, a delightful holiday home perfect for a couple looking to get away yet still be within close distance of all amenities. Head up the traditional stone steps and into Calleron’s charming living and dining room, with high arched ceiling and beautiful French doors that lead to a Juliet balcony and flood the room with light.
The comfortable living room has a sofa to snuggle up on and relax with a box set on the Smart TV and a glass of wine after a day out exploring, while the dining room is the perfect spot for a meal at any time of day, open the French doors and enjoy an almost al fresco breakfast experience! Down three steps you find the well-equipped kitchen that has everything you could need to prepare the lightest meal to a feast for dinner, you could even bake a cake if the fancy took you. Head upstairs to the bedroom with its vaulted ceilings, statement wallpaper and double bed, there is plenty of storage here for all your belongings. Outside, you have a courtyard garden which is fully enclosed, allowing your four-legged family members to have some fresh air while you sit and enjoy the sunshine.
The village is ideally situated for those wanting to visit Haynes Motor Museum, The Fleet Air Arm Museum at Yeovilton, Glastonbury and its Tor, the wildlife park at Cricket St Thomas, Montacute House and Stonehenge along with other attractions. Yeovil is the nearest town with a good number of supermarkets along with independent shops, a cinema and theatre. Bath, Exeter and Bristol are a short drive away as is the interesting town of Sherborne with its independent shops, a castle and an abbey.
Queen Camel itself has a good number of walks close by and is about an hour’s drive from the wonderful Jurassic Coast and the holiday town of Weymouth. Bath and West Showground are around a 20-minute drive away and there are many events held there throughout the year. For those keen on horse racing Salisbury Racecourse is around 50-minutes away. Queen Camel itself has a pub which serves food, a very useful shop with post office and a therapy centre.

Welcome to Firtree Farm Lodges, a delightful collection of two magnificent lodges set in an enviable location that enjoy stunning views for a truly wonderful holiday experience. Although the word lodge conjures images of a small hideaway, don’t be fooled, these lodges have been bespoke designed to create a large and welcoming living space.
The open plan space has a comfy sofa to relax on, a fabulous dining area for meals or games and a compact kitchen packed with everything you need for your stay including a dishwasher. Two spacious bedrooms, both with en-suite shower rooms and TVs are perfect for a rejuvenating night’s sleep ready for another exciting day and allow flexible sleeping arrangements whether you are two couples or a family. Outside, you have your decked area complete with private hot tub; it really is the optimum spot to sit back, relax in the bubbles with some bubbly and admire the beautiful landscape in front of you that paints a different picture each day. You have a large, shared grass area between the two lodges, perfect for two or four legged family members to enjoy.
As hard as it will be to tear yourself away from the lodges, when you do you will find a wealth of places to visit nearby. For the motorheads, Haynes Motor Museum is just a 5-minute drive from the lodges where you can discover everything from classic cars to modern marvels at this wonderful attraction. Grab a designer bargain at Clarks Village retail outlet in Street or head to Glastonbury and explore the medieval town and climb the Tor for those amazing views of Somerset. For the foodies head to The Newt, just under a 10-minute drive; this increasingly popular venue is well known for its food, lively atmosphere and even the odd celebrity or two can be spotted passing through. You will also find plenty of National Trust properties nearby such as Lytes Cary Manor and Montacute House, both within a 20-minute drive.