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A beautiful home set in 11 acres of grounds, overlooking the Mendip Hills.

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
9 bedrooms5+ bathroomsSleeps 23

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Rooms & beds

9 bedrooms (sleeps 23)

Blagdon

1 Double Bed

Burrington

1 Double Bed

Churchill

1 Double Bed

Cowslip

1 King Bed

Langford

1 Double Bed

Redhill

1 Double Bed

Rickford

1 Double Bed

Rowberrow

1 Double Bed

Yeo

1 Double Bed

5 bathrooms, 3 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

En suite

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Ground floor Gents toilet

Toilet

Ground floor toilet

Toilet

Ground floor Toilet with baby change

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

A beautiful home set in 11 acres of grounds, overlooking the Mendip Hills.

Barley Wood is a historic house full of character and charm. Built in 1801 for the social reformer and authoress Hannah More. Later Barley Wood was home to the Wills Family-Bristol Tobacconists. Now part of the YMCA Dulverton group and used to create income for charity, we host many events and group holiday rentals.
The house is set within 11 acres of gardens and woodland with stunning views across the Mendip Hills.
With nine large bedrooms and five main bathrooms there is plenty of room for the whole family! The house also boasts two large rooms for events/group dining, a reception/lounge area with an open fire and piano and a domestic kitchen stocked with all the essentials. An additional three toilets are located on the ground floor. All rooms are doubles however we can add an additional five single camp beds for children and travel cots if required.
On site parking, lots of outdoor space and a BBQ are located at the venue.
We are happy to recommend local restaurants, pubs and places to visit or help to arrange chefs to cater at Barley Wood.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 1:00 PM
Check out before 1:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed
By prior arrangement. Additional fee may apply.
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Pets

Pets allowed
Well behaved dogs are welcome but not on the beds.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Noise must be minimal after 9pm outside Music off by midnight - deposits may be lost if later events only by prior arrangement - fee's may apply.

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Note from host: By prior arrangement. Additional fee may apply.
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Wrington

Located in Bristol, this holiday home is in a rural area. Cheddar Gorge and Mendip Hills reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Hengrove Park Leisure Centre and The Cheddar Gorge Cheese Co.. Consider O2 Academy for a night out or Clifton Observatory if you're travelling with kids. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including winery tours.
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What's nearby

  • Mendip Hills - 8 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Burrington Combe - 9 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Mendip Spring Golf and Country Club - 14 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Chew Valley Lake - 16 min drive - 11.8 km
  • Ashton Gate Stadium - 18 min drive - 16.9 km

Getting around

  • Yatton Station - 13 min drive
  • Bristol International Airport (BRS) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Park - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Caffè Ritazza - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Star - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Marco Pierre White Steakhouse Bar & Grill - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Frankie & Benny's - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A beautiful home set in 11 acres of grounds, overlooking the Mendip Hills. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at A beautiful home set in 11 acres of grounds, overlooking the Mendip Hills.?

As of 24 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at A beautiful home set in 11 acres of grounds, overlooking the Mendip Hills. on 6 April 2026 start from NZ$2,864, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at A beautiful home set in 11 acres of grounds, overlooking the Mendip Hills.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at A beautiful home set in 11 acres of grounds, overlooking the Mendip Hills.?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A beautiful home set in 11 acres of grounds, overlooking the Mendip Hills.?

Checkout is at 1:00 PM.

Where is A beautiful home set in 11 acres of grounds, overlooking the Mendip Hills. located?

This family-friendly Bristol holiday home is located in a rural location, 3 mi (4.8 km) from Mendip Hills, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Burrington Combe and Chew Valley. Chew Valley Lake and Mendip Spring Golf and Country Club are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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10/10

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10/10

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10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

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Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Lucy H.

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

Amazing weekend away

The house was amazing and Zach was so so helpful and communicative throughout and even set up some dining space for us ahead of arrival on the Friday. We all had an amazing time and I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Annabel C.

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

We had the BEST time

Facilities were great, lovely and clean. Contact before was brilliant they couldn’t have been more accommodating. Will definitely come again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Maureen H.

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

Utter perfection!

We had the privilege of spending Christmas here. An extended family gathering from 4 countries. The house was just perfect for us. Comfy beds and lots of space too. The people who run this place are fabulous. The communicate promptly and are so helpful. Location was gorgeous too. We made magic memories!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Kirstie-Ann M.

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

Perfect celebration house

We had a wonderful stay here which far surpassed expectations. Every room in the property was lovely and there was plenty of space for 17 adults. There were plenty of very spacious bathrooms. The large hall was a particular highlight as an event space. The kitchen was small but well equipped enough to feed 17 over the weekend and the dishwasher much appreciated. Would certainly return for a celebration weekend in future.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Diana J.

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

An amazingly beautiful, comfortable house. The best weekend ever

We would definitely recommend this wonderful place to stay in. The owners and manager Lauren, were so helpful and couldn’t have prepared the house better for our stay. We had such a memorable weekend. The weather helped and we were also able to make use of the stunning extensive grounds. Thankyou.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Laura S.

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

Stunning

An absolutely beautiful property which is even bigger than you can imagine from the pictures. We were a group of six families and the house had more than enough space for all the adults and children. The grounds were beautiful with unbelievable views. Holly was a superb host. She stayed late to ensure we had everything we needed and was so friendly and thoughtful. We had a fantastic stay and will definitely be back! Then only improvement would be a dishwasher... With 19 of us there was a lot of washing up to do!
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10/10 Excellent

Emily S.

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

Amazing property!

What a success! The staff, house and grounds of this house exceeded all our expectations. Thank you very much and we hope to visit again in the future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew S.

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

AkzoNobel

Lovely place everyone praised the staff and the location.

About the host

Hosted by Zachary Mills

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The House is owned by the YMCA Dulverton Group which is a registered charity. We are a social enterprise business, working to provide funds to house young people across Somerset and Devon. We regularly host weddings, conferences and group stays.

Why they chose this property

Barley Wood is a unique house full of character and charm.
We offer a "home from home" with plenty of house and grounds for the group to use and enjoy. The house has been lovingly restored and boasts many original features including open fireplaces. Your booking profit goes straight to charity and helps a number of disadvantaged young adults to improve their current housing and work situation. Thank you!

What makes this property unique

We have eleven acres of grounds including woodland and a pond. Large function rooms are perfect for group dining and all our rooms are spacious and can have additional children's beds added. All the bathrooms feature freestanding roll top baths and showers, towels and shower gel provided.
We are licensed for wedding ceremonies and can arrange this is required. Parties are allowed by prior agreement and we have a music license until midnight.

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