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Nestled in the glorious Somerset countryside with views of the Mendips.
Cottage in Axbridge with kitchen and balcony
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10
Popular amenities
Explore the area

- Place, Bounce
- Place, The Grand Pier
- Place, Cheddar Gorge
- Airport, Bristol (BRS-Bristol Intl.)
Rooms & beds
5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)
Bedroom
1 King Bed
Bedroom
1 Double Bed
Bedroom
1 Double Bed
Bedroom
1 Double Bed
Bedroom
1 Double Bed
4 bathrooms
Bathroom
Bathroom
Bathroom
Bathroom
Spaces
Kitchen
Garden
About this property
Nestled in the glorious Somerset countryside with views of the Mendips.
Nestled in the glorious Somerset countryside with views of the Mendips.. 3 steps to entrance.
Ground Floor:
Living room: Freeview Smart TV, Woodburner
Dining room: Gas Fire, French Doors Leading To Courtyard
Kitchen: Electric Oven, Gas Hob, Range, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher
Utility Room: Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer
Games Room: Smart TV, Bluetooth Speaker, Gas Fire
Study: Woodburner
Cupboard: Tumble Dryer
Separate Toilet 1.
Separate Toilet 2.
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Toilet
Bedroom 2: Double (4ft 6in) Bed Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Toilet
Bedroom 3: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 4: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Toilet
Bathroom: Roll Top Bath With Shower Over, Toilet
Second Floor:
Bedroom 5: Double (4ft 6in) Bed. Gas central heating, gas, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Welcome pack. Grounds with patio, courtyard, sitting-out area, BBQ and garden furniture. Private parking for 5 cars. No smoking. Please note: There are steps in the grounds and paths which can be slipperty in wet conditions. Sorry, no hen or stag parties.. Tucked away at the top of long private driveway lies Barleycombe, an idyllic Victorian Hunting Lodge overlooking the edge of Mendip Hills. With wonderful views across the hills and valleys beyond this fabulous property sleeps up to ten guests in five bedrooms. Set in over three acres Barleycombe has plenty of outdoor space and is surrounded by rolling farmland that include public footpaths and bridleways for walkers to explore. The house offers five generous double bedrooms, two with en-suite, and is set over three floors including its own Tower Suite with glorious views over the property and beyond. It also offers a wealth of versatile living space on the ground floor comprising a well-equipped kitchen, separate utility and drying room, dining room and breakfast room with two downstairs toilets. There is a living room with Smart TV as well as a larger games room with Smart TV and Bluetooth speakers. If you fancy reading a book choose one from the library/reading room. Within the grounds an enclosed courtyard can be found off the breakfast room, there is a level lawn to host your own garden party or just a game of hide and seek in the gardens and private woodland.
Barleycombe is ideal base for a relaxing holiday, walking or for touring the surrounding area. You will find Cheddar Gorge, Blagdon Lake with trout fishing, a wealth of wildlife, and golf all nearby. The World Heritage city of Bath, and the cathedral city of Wells are all within driving distance, and Weston-Super-Mare’s many attractions and sandy beach can be reached within 5 miles.
Please note: There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.
Free WiFi
There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.
No stag, hen or other party bookings allowed.
Ground Floor:
Living room: Freeview Smart TV, Woodburner
Dining room: Gas Fire, French Doors Leading To Courtyard
Kitchen: Electric Oven, Gas Hob, Range, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher
Utility Room: Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer
Games Room: Smart TV, Bluetooth Speaker, Gas Fire
Study: Woodburner
Cupboard: Tumble Dryer
Separate Toilet 1.
Separate Toilet 2.
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Toilet
Bedroom 2: Double (4ft 6in) Bed Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Toilet
Bedroom 3: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 4: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Toilet
Bathroom: Roll Top Bath With Shower Over, Toilet
Second Floor:
Bedroom 5: Double (4ft 6in) Bed. Gas central heating, gas, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Welcome pack. Grounds with patio, courtyard, sitting-out area, BBQ and garden furniture. Private parking for 5 cars. No smoking. Please note: There are steps in the grounds and paths which can be slipperty in wet conditions. Sorry, no hen or stag parties.. Tucked away at the top of long private driveway lies Barleycombe, an idyllic Victorian Hunting Lodge overlooking the edge of Mendip Hills. With wonderful views across the hills and valleys beyond this fabulous property sleeps up to ten guests in five bedrooms. Set in over three acres Barleycombe has plenty of outdoor space and is surrounded by rolling farmland that include public footpaths and bridleways for walkers to explore. The house offers five generous double bedrooms, two with en-suite, and is set over three floors including its own Tower Suite with glorious views over the property and beyond. It also offers a wealth of versatile living space on the ground floor comprising a well-equipped kitchen, separate utility and drying room, dining room and breakfast room with two downstairs toilets. There is a living room with Smart TV as well as a larger games room with Smart TV and Bluetooth speakers. If you fancy reading a book choose one from the library/reading room. Within the grounds an enclosed courtyard can be found off the breakfast room, there is a level lawn to host your own garden party or just a game of hide and seek in the gardens and private woodland.
Barleycombe is ideal base for a relaxing holiday, walking or for touring the surrounding area. You will find Cheddar Gorge, Blagdon Lake with trout fishing, a wealth of wildlife, and golf all nearby. The World Heritage city of Bath, and the cathedral city of Wells are all within driving distance, and Weston-Super-Mare’s many attractions and sandy beach can be reached within 5 miles.
Please note: There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.
Free WiFi
There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.
No stag, hen or other party bookings allowed.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
Host has indicated that there is no 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 and a first aid kit
We should mention
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen parties
About the area
Axbridge
Located in Axbridge, this cottage is in a rural area. Mendip Spring Golf and Country Club and Weston-Super-Mare Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Bounce and The Cheddar Gorge Cheese Co.. Cheddar Crazy Golf and Animal Farm Adventure Park are also worth visiting.

Axbridge, near Weston-super-Mare
What's nearby
- Bounce - 9 min drive - 8.8 km
- The Grand Pier - 11 min drive - 11.2 km
- Weston-super-Mare Beach - 11 min drive - 11.1 km
- Sand Bay Beach - 11 min drive - 11.6 km
- Cheddar Gorge - 20 min drive - 19.0 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- The Old Inn Pub - 11 min drive
- The Railway Inn Cider House & Kitchen - 9 min drive
- Atlantic Fish Bar - 13 min drive
- Starbucks - 10 min drive
- Coach House - 9 min drive
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