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In peaceful rural location within walking distance of lovely pub, near Bath.

Family-friendly cottage in Bristol

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Sitting room with wood-burner and circular stone staircase hidden in the corner.
sitting room
Hand-built kitchen (by Paul Riggs of Frome)
Kitchen and dining area.
Kitchen and dining area.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4126 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Hinton Blewett, ENG
  • Place, Chew Valley Lake
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Bookbarn International
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Farrington Park Golf Club
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bristol (BRS-Bristol Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

In peaceful rural location within walking distance of lovely pub, near Bath.

Poppies is a 17th century stone cottage. It is situated in the grounds of the owner’s property in the conservation area of Hinton Blewett. The cottage enjoys views across open countryside and has been thoughtfully restored with the environment in mind. The heating and hot water are provided by an air source heat pump and solar thermal. It is an easy walk up to the village pub, which is highly rated by guests. The Chew Valley lake is a 10 minute drive, where you can enjoy bird-watching, walking and fishing. The Salt and Malt is an award-winning fish and chip restaurant overlooking the lake.
The accommodation offers two bedrooms: a main bedroom with superking-size bed which can be converted to twin beds on request and a smaller double bedroom. Bathroom: with a roll-top bath and overhead shower plus WC. Separate WC on the ground floor. Sitting room with flagstone floor (and rug), sofa and armchairs, feature fireplace and wood-burner and smart TV. The kitchen (with hand-built solid wood units) /diner has a flagstone floor, electric oven, fridge/freezer and microwave oven. There is a utility room with washing machine and electric airer. Outside there is a gravelled courtyard with a paved seating area in front of the cottage, flowerbeds and a bench in the corner which catches the afternoon sun. Amenities: parking for two cars in courtyard. In 2025 we had a pair of spotted flycatchers nesting in the alcove next to the front door of Poppies from June to mid July. Guests may be asked to make some adjustments to
enable these increasingly rare birds to breed successfully.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 28
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Small children will need careful supervision.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Up to 2 well-behaved dogs.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Please leave the property in a clean and tidy state.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
No dogs upstairs or on furniture, nor left alone in the cottage Please sort and recycle rubbish. Please clean and tidy the cottage before departure.

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
This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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 required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Bristol

Located in Bristol, this cottage is in a rural area. Thermae Bath Spa and Farrington Park Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit The Clifton Arcade and We The Curious. Travelling with kids? Consider Clifton Observatory, or check out an event or a game at Ashton Gate Stadium. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Hinton Blewett, ENG

What's nearby

  • Mendip Hills - 5 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Chew Valley Lake - 6 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Wells Cathedral - 16 min drive - 17.3 km
  • Cheddar Gorge - 21 min drive - 22.5 km
  • Bath Spa University - 27 min drive - 26.4 km

Getting around

  • Keynsham Station - 19 min drive
  • Bristol International Airport (BRS) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Salt & Malt - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Ring O Bells, Compton Martin - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Stoke Inn - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Pelican Inn - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Haynes - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is In peaceful rural location within walking distance of lovely pub, near Bath. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at In peaceful rural location within walking distance of lovely pub, near Bath.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at In peaceful rural location within walking distance of lovely pub, near Bath.?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at In peaceful rural location within walking distance of lovely pub, near Bath.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is In peaceful rural location within walking distance of lovely pub, near Bath. located?

This family-friendly Bristol cottage is located in a rural location, within 2 mi (3 km) of Chew Valley and Mendip Hills. Chew Valley Lake is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 239 out of 261 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 261 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 261 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 261 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 261 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy, comfortable ecofriendly cottage in a country setting. Our host, Judith, was great...very helpful with ideas on activities. I appreciated the ecofriendly nature of the property with energy saving aspects like an air sourced heat pump and heated drying rack versus a machine.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neil F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a wonderful cottage with everything we needed and a bed so comfortable that my wife wants one just the same. A great location for seeing the area and Judith was the most welcoming host. We would definitely stay here again if we are in the area and recommended the cottage unreservedly.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristin E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Poppies is a very beautiful, cosy cottage and has everything you need for a holiday in a holiday home. Judith is very kind and made sure that we felt welcome and comfortable from the very first day. The cottage is in a quiet rural location and Hinton Blewett is a charming village. There are many great places of interest nearby, such as Cheddar Caves, Glastonbury with its impressive abbey ruins, beautiful Bath and Wells with its impressive cathedral.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roger P.

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

Excellent cottage to explore the area

Excellent cottage to explore the area
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vikki S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cottage with a special treat of flycatcher birds nest just outside the door. We were lucky enough to see 3 chicks take their first flights. Judith was a very welcoming host and would recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Walt W.

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

Charming, Cozy, Country Cottage

Was our four week home away from home, and we found the cottage to be perfect for an extended stay. Idyllic setting and truly exceptional host. This was a great base to explore Southwest England, and to simply enjoy the peace and quiet of the English countryside.
Stayed 28 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jochen H.

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

Beautiful cottage

Absolutely enjoyed our stay of a few nights during February. Beautiful and well presented cottage equipped with everything you need to make this a perfect stay. Host is very friendly and approachable.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian R.

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

Great location

The owners meet us there with the fire on and we’re very helpful. Lovely location we went to the Christmas market in Bath and walking enjoying a meal at the litton which was nice
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emma C.

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

Lovely Cottage

We have just arrived back from our 5 night stay at the Poppies. This is a lovely little cottage and had everything we needed. It’s a great base to go exploring all the surrounding areas. We had a lovely stay. Thank you Judith 😀
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine w.

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

Very nice property

Everything was great with the stay. We where in the area for a funeral.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alison J.

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

Beautiful cottage

The cottage is immaculate and perfectly situated for a quiet stay. Everything is provided and the bed was extremely comfortable. Within walking distance to a beautiful country pub which serves delicious food.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anthony K., UK

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

Lovely peaceful location

Due to an illness we sadly had to cut short our stay, but the property was as advertised, Judith was very helpful and the area is lovely, extremely peaceful.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lee C.

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

Wonderful cottage in a pretty village.

Fantastic cottage packed with charm in a wonderful rural location. Equipped with everything you'll ever need and a village pub that serves outstanding food. Served as an ideal base for us to explore Somerset and treat our 17 1/2 year old Border Terrier to a relaxing gentle holiday, taking in the best of Wells, Cheddar, Mells, Stonehenge and Glastonbury. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jodie W.

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

Amazing new year stay

We had an amazing time at poppies for new year, house was so clean and had everything you needed, Judith was an amazing host. The fire worked brillant and the house was always really cosy. Would definitely recommend a stay at poppies.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Glen C.

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

Cozy cottage in an idyllic setting

The cottage and surrounding areas are ideal to relax and enjoy the many trails through rolling hillside and farms with breathtaking views. The hostess was very welcoming and friendly. We thoroughly enjoyed our 10 days there, and wish we could have stayed longer.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather T.

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

Cosy cottage in a beautiful village

We enjoyed a fantastic week at this beautiful cottage. Very clean and tastefully decorated. Cheddar Gorge, Wells, Bath and Bristol all within easy reach. Pubs serving excellent food nearby. Lovely owner.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl C.

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

Very comfortable place in a great location

Really enjoyed my stay. Everything you could ever need is provided with some generous extras too. Judith explained things very clearly and then left me to my privacy. Great location to reach some great birding spots (my thing). Would definitely stay again. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danelle T.

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

Cozy Cottage

This was the English Cottage experience we were looking for. We loved the quick walk to the pub in the evenings and the views of the farmland were tranquil and relaxing. Judith was so considerate and provided our family oat milk to accompany our tea and coffee, and the French press was a nice touch.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

ian w.

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

Week Away

We had a lovely week, with plenty of walks around the local area. Check out on of the books under the TV its fantastic if you enjoy walking. Judith is a great host and having never booked through Virbo before the whole process was excellent.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carol D.

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

Lovely

Perfect base for 3 adults & our dog to visit family in the area & have them visit us which was good. Beds need a mention as they are so comfy & gorgeous top quality feather duvets! Awful weather so we couldn’t explore over the fields opposite as much as we would have liked with the dog but lovely pub 2 mins up the road. Overall great for our needs, thanks Judith
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

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

Adorable cottage in country side

Weekend family trip to visit Bath and Wells. The location was perfect for us to see both locations. We used the park and ride to visit Bath and it worked out perfectly. The quiet countryside made the evenings so relaxing. We enjoyed playing board games together and didn’t turn the tv on all weekend. Judith was a wonderful host who had the wood stove already burning before we arrived. I would definitely recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah W.

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

Restful stay in Country village in Somerset

We had a wonderful stay in Poppies. It’s location is so peaceful and quiet. There is everything you need in the cottage for a restful break away from the rat race. We took full advantage of the village pub which served delicious food, and only a short walk from the cottage. The quiet location means you need to travel out to see the main sights, but it’s worth it to drive back to the lovely setting of the cottage and even better the warmth and its cosines when the log burner is going. Judith is a great host and was so helpful. We will definitely go back.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris M.

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

Poppies

Lovely property. Attention to detail by owner was fantastic (torch for dark roads, umbrellas for English weather etc etc). And so quiet. No cars; nothing. No people, albeit I did see a postman.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bethany G.

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Lovely stay at a cottage in the country

This was my first trip to England and I wanted to get the full British Experience, which I did. Poppies was a beautiful setting for our first few days. Judith was a gracious hostess and was so kind and helpful, her directions were spot on! She even advised us where the grocery store was and to take the bus into Bath instead of driving, saved us a lot of headache! The cottage was lovely and well stocked with paper goods and soap, she provided coffee, tea and even milk for the tea! The cottage is also within walking distance of the pub Ring o Bells which has delicious food. Would highly recommend this cottage to anyone and would gladly stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jean H.

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

Super cottage, quiet location.

I booked this for my adult son and myself to spend a weekend catching up! We don't see as much as we'd like of each other so we had a great time. The cottage is gorgeous! Very comfortable, cosy and everything you could possibly need. I found the shower a bit of a challenge , it's in a large roll top bath, so wouldn't suit any one with mobility issues. I managed!! The log fire is a treat, very cosy. Judith was there to meet me, and check in was easy. Not far from Chew Valley Lakes and glorious walks from the cottage.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

About the host

Hosted by Judith

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I am a qualified languages teacher, but began my career in broadcasting at the BBC and BFBS. I'm really enjoying my state of semi-retirement which has enabled me to pursue my many interests, not least walking and bird watching. I love living in the Chew Valley which has so much to offer and I look forward to sharing its delights with my guests. While it is situated in beautiful countryside, it is within easy reach of Bristol, Bath and Wells. The former are particularly good for lovers of history, theatre, cinema and art. My two grown-up sons also enjoy coming home to the peace and quiet of the Chew Valley.

Why they chose this property

I moved to the Chew Valley from London with my family thirty years ago and I have never regretted doing so. Greenway Cottage was an empty shell and Poppies was derelict when we came here. I began work on renovating Poppies in 2011, slowly restoring it and finally finishing furnishing it in 2016. A lot of love and attention to detail has gone into this work, and I hope you will love it as much as I do. I care passionately about the natural world and the environment, so Poppies has been restored with this in mind. It is equipped with solar thermal and photovoltaic panels (discreetly situated on the field facing side of the roof) .Hating is provided by an air source heat pump. Both properties have original circular stone staircases, though the one in Poppies is purely decorative and now serves as a bookshelf. It is an ideal situation: very rural and yet so close to centres of culture and shops! Despite its rural location, it is very accessible, by car at least. Sadly public transport is very limited.

What makes this property unique

The unique benefits are: peace and quiet with lovely views and a network of public footpaths on the doorstep and yet so close to Wells, Bath, Cheddar, Bristol, Glastonbury and many other places of interest. You can walk to the village pub which has great views and serves excellent food.
There are so many interesting places nearby, not least Holt Farm, the home of Yeo Valley, producers of organic dairy products. They have a fabulous garden which is open to visitors on certain days and an amazing workers canteen which is now open to the public for lunch (booking in advance essential) or coffee. It's worth exploring their website. https://www.yeovalley.co.uk/the-valley/events-in-the-valley. Camely Lodge is twenty minutes away on foot and there are two farm shops with restaurants and cafes if you are up for a longer walk! Farrington Farm also offers a host of activities for children. Chew Valley Lake is 5 minutes drive away.

Languages:

English, French, German

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