See all properties
Apartment

Cosy countryside retreat, edge of Frome near Bath. Pets welcome.

Photo gallery for Cosy countryside retreat, edge of Frome near Bath. Pets welcome.

Lofty space, everything you need in one place.
The Loft at Laurel Barn
Outdoor comfy chairs in your outdoor space; plenty of space for R&R here.
Sunny spring day in Mells; St Andrews Church is a 10 min walk away
Well equipped kitchen

Reviews

9.6 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% based on
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 342 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Cosy countryside retreat, edge of Frome near Bath. Pets welcome.

In the heart of Somerset's most stunning countryside, The Loft is a light, bright spacious self-contained apartment at the far edge of Laurel Barn, an architect-designed house in the popular village of Mells.
With its own front door you climb the stairs to a large light space with everything you need for the perfect countryside retreat. Parking, Superfast wi-fi and fully equipped dining/living/bedroom area & ensuite bathroom with rainfall shower. This is 'loft' living at its best. Pets welcome.

With its own front door you climb the stairs to a large light self contained studio space with everything you need for the perfect countryside retreat.

We have a fully equipped kitchen with sink, hob, single electric oven with grill, toaster, kettle, fridge with freezer compartment, cutlery, crockery and storage. Kitchen basics are also included so you don't have to worry, plus a cleaning kit & supplies for that first cup of tea or coffee.

Next to the kitchen is a wooden table and seating for four people, perfect for eating, working or just relaxing with a coffee. We have a brand new King size bed with memory foam mattress, a bedside table alongside, hanging space plus chest of drawers with lots of storage. This is where you will find the hair drier & ironing board & iron for guest use.

Off the larger living & sleeping space is a newly fitted en-suite bathroom with rainfall shower, wash basin and WC. Shampoo, shower gel & hand soap included.

Our eco-friendly, cosy space is warmed by underfloor heating and has superfast fibre wi-fi. We also provide all bed linen & towels and welcome up to two well behaved dogs.

EV charging on request - charges apply. Please ask for more details.

You can enjoy the beautiful countryside with morning coffee on our outdoor cafe style table & chairs or take some comfy reclining sun loungers over to the 'Loft lawn'.

We are dog and child friendly, but only have a King Size bed that sleeps 2 guests, plus an infant using a travel cot. However, if you have smaller toddlers or children please get in touch as we might be able to help accommodate additional guests.

Whether you’re looking to get away from it all & unplug or totally immerse yourself in everything this area has to offer, The Loft will give you a great base from which to explore.

Add dates for prices

Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Similar properties

Exterior
Haybarn Hideaway- Your own space in a converted Haybarn in Somerset
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1 review)
Haybarn Hideaway- Your own space in a converted Haybarn in Somerset

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 23
Check out before 11:00 AM
default

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Get in touch for more info.
default

Events

No events allowed
default

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Pets should not be left in the property.
default

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items
Turn off the lights and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Pets are not allowed to jump, sit or sleep on chairs, sofas or beds or left unattended in the property.
Please ask to see the full set of our house rules prior to your stay.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Frome

Located in Frome, this apartment is in the city centre. Roman Baths is a cultural highlight and some of the area's popular attractions include Longleat Safari and Adventure Park and Center Parcs Longleat Forest. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Twerton Park or The Recreation Ground. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
View more Apartments in FromeOpens in a new window
Map
Mells, Frome, England

What's nearby

  • Nunney Castle - 4 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Black Swan Arts - 6 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Frome Leisure Centre - 7 min drive - 7.7 km
  • The Ammerdown Centre - 9 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Longleat Safari and Adventure Park - 15 min drive - 14.6 km

Getting around

  • Frome Station - 18 min drive
  • Bristol International Airport (BRS) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Babington House Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Talbot Inn - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The George Inn Nunney - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cordero Lounge - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cosy countryside retreat, edge of Frome near Bath. Pets welcome. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Cosy countryside retreat, edge of Frome near Bath. Pets welcome.?

As of 29 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cosy countryside retreat, edge of Frome near Bath. Pets welcome. on 12 April 2026 start from NZ$187, 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 Cosy countryside retreat, edge of Frome near Bath. Pets welcome.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cosy countryside retreat, edge of Frome near Bath. Pets welcome.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cosy countryside retreat, edge of Frome near Bath. Pets welcome.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cosy countryside retreat, edge of Frome near Bath. Pets welcome. located?

Located in the heart of Frome, this apartment building is 2.5 mi (4 km) from Nunney Castle and within 6 miles (10 km) of The Ammerdown Centre and Orchardleigh House. Longleat Safari and Adventure Park and Downside Abbey are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window
Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 15 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Claire W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely beautiful! So comfortable and clean and such a peaceful place to stay. Fantastic base for exploring all across Somerset. Fantastic host; strongly recommend this stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jo d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely apartment and a lovely location
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debbie R.

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

Excellent

Excellent country stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sightline

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was an exellent place to stay. Plenty of room with the main window providing a view across a field. Clean, well equipped, excellent shower. Very comfy bed. We highly recommend it, so does our dog! Mells village is about a quarter mile away, where there's a post office with a coffee shop attached. The Talbot pub/restuarant does excellent food and is dog friendy.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Claire G.

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

Lovely peaceful spot

The apartment is spacious, warm and welcoming. We wanted a NYE hideout after a full on Christmas week and this was the perfect place.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James A.

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

Great stay, highly recommended!

Huge space, spotlessly clean & comfortable with really fast WiFi. Mells is a beautiful village with a great pub 10 mins walk from the Loft. Easy to get to Frome, Bath etc. Would definitely return.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Lutfun

Liked: Amenities
Lovely & clean quiet place. Very peaceful. I just loved it
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Louise W.

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

Beautiful apartment in lovely village

Lovely well equipped apartment. Very clean and sylish. Parking and location excellent. Local pub within walking distance excellent. Great community cafe and wonderful walled garden cafe also. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Simon B.

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

Review

Everything needed for a short stay. Barn Owl and deer seen in the field opposite!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H.

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

Beautiful Barn con

We stayed for two nights, we used the loft as a base for longleat. Just perfect. Host even asked what our 5yr old Gransons favourite sweets where and left some with some vitals like tea coffee and milk. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Claire H.

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

Fantastic property & location

Recently stayed at The Loft for a week while attending a course with my dog. The Loft was spotlessly clean, is very spacious and has everything you need. The mobile signal was very poor but free wifi is available and the property manager was very responsive to emails and extremely accommodating to my late return at nights due to a change of times on my course. I highly recommend this property and hope to return quite soon to explore the area some more.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We absolutely loved our little break here! The loft was bright, airy, and so much more spacious than we expected — a perfect spot to relax after a day out. The bed was super comfy and everything was spotlessly clean, which made it feel instantly welcoming.The location couldn’t have been better: beautiful walks right on the doorstep and a great local pub just a short stroll away. Best of all, it’s completely dog-friendly, so our four-legged friend got to enjoy the adventure too.Such a peaceful, easy getaway — we’re already talking about when we can come back!A total 5 star stay. You can also arrange with the host Lisa, if you need to charge your car. Fabulous.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andy B.

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

Spacious well-appointed loft in rural idyllic setting

In a village short of holiday accommodation this is a welcome find for anyone keen to enjoy the delights of Mells and the surrounding area. The studio flat works well and is near enough to the village that the car can be dispensed with for a few days of simplicity. Little touches by the host make it feel very welcoming, and the loft is perfectly well appointed. The Talbot Inn (Weds-Sun) and Walled Garden (daily to 5pm) offer local possibilities for eating out.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vicki L.

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

The Loft

We had a wonderful peaceful stay here. The property is clean, attractive and very well equipped. Lisa was very responsive to questions and on hand without being at all intrusive. The area is beautiful, with amazing walks from the apartment. The pub in the village serves lovely food, served by attentive staff. Nearby Frome is lovely too, with lots of independent shops and reataurants. We were so close to Bath yet we had no desire to go, the countryside and surrounding area was too attractive. The only thing that would have made our stay totally perfect was a bigger bed, but that’s just personal preference. Thank you, we would love to stay again in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte A.

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

Super friendly!

I would highly recommend staying here! We came for a short weekend away and it was perfect. Lisa went above and beyond for us when trying to organise the trip as well as being so welcoming while we were there. The place is gorgeous and has everything you need. We will definitely be coming to stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

About the host

Hosted by Lisa S

Host profile image
I am very lucky to spend a lot of time in both Somerset & Cornwall. I grew up in Frome so know the area well & first went to Sennen in Cornwall when I was a baby with my family & have been visiting ever since. Even though I love home, travelling is my favourite thing to do & I have been lucky enough to stay in some amazing places over the years so would like to think this helps me provide a great place & experience for guests.

Why they chose this property

Mells is a stunning village, so it's a brilliant place to be, set deep in gorgeous countryside yet the train to London only takes 1hr 20 mins. We're 25 mins drive from Bath if you want some 'City' life & the ever quirky Frome is 5 mins drive away. On our doorstep though, literally, are all the perks of village life: Community Shop & Cafe, stunning views & walks, an award winning Pub & tons of other amazing places.

What makes this property unique

Tucked away in a corner of this gorgeous, historic village we have built a warm, eco-friendly modern house in a lovely setting, yet the centre of the village is only a few minutes walk away.

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
Tell us how we can improve our siteShare feedback

Hotels

Holiday Rentals