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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, Loved by Guests
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

  • Chew Valley Lake - 5 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Bookbarn International - 6 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Farrington Park Golf Club - 10 min drive - 8.0 km
  • St Thomas a Becket Church - 10 min drive - 12.4 km
  • Stanton Drew Stone Circle - 12 min drive - 9.8 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

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 262 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

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

Susie Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful spotless property in an idyllic location
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hilde G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was wonderfull: everything was perfect!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Irene B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our time at Poppies, the cottage and surrounding area were enchanting. We were time poor but there was plenty for us to enjoy including Bath and Cotswolds and the cottage area. The village pub was awesome, everyone enjoying the chat! Thanks to Judith for sorting out my jacket that I left behind. Very appreciated. Thanks heaps!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Melanie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage’s restoration is beautiful. One of the days was chilly and blustery and there wasn’t a single draft. I never had to adjust the temperature.I found the king bed to be hard and lumpy and there were cobwebs throughout that could be dusted away. The shower has good pressure and hot water. The pub is a short walk away.
Stayed 3 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

Karin v.

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

Beautiful house

Very lovely house and good facilities.The house is very clean and Judith is a nice person and help you with al you questions.The kitchen facilities are very good.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

steve r.

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

Charming

A lovely cottage in a charming villiage. Lots of things to see in close proximity and the roads were decent.The owner was very helpful and very knowledgeable on the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

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

Fiona R.

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

Short break

We had an enjoyable short break in this charming little cottage. Very peaceful place.
Stayed 3 nights in May 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

Wayne A.

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

Home from home

The cottage is just perfect. Great location and it is kept to an amazingly high standard Judith was great with information when requested and also forwarding local amenities. We had an amazing 4 days and the cottage was central to our good time.
Stayed 3 nights in May 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

Jan O.

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

Fantastic holiday

We recived a warm welcome from our host Judith and were delighted with the accommodation. The cottage was just as described, comfy and beautifully equipped. There was so much to do in the local area our particular favourites were a tour of the Bath Soft Cheese Company and a fascinating visit to Shepton Mallet prison!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian P.

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

Fabulous cottage

We spent a week at Poppies and the whole experience was wonderful. The cottage was perfect as was the location. We very much look forward to returning some time in the near future.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 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

Jan J.

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

Lovely place to stay

Lovely place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

steve r.

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

Comfy, warm, homely, inviting and restful.

Judith was helpful, genuine and made us feel welcome. The area is lovely, the pub is great with some characters and charming people and food. Made our dog feel comfortable and welcome. Would go back for another weekend stay. Th aka everyone
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 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

Robert D.

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

Happy short break

Another (stayed before) very enjoyable easy stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jackie B.

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

Had a lovely peaceful stay

Cottage was beautiful and cozy close to amenities nice log pub would recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Judith E.

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

60th birthday celebration

We came here with our daughter and partner to celebrate my 60th birthday. My brother, his partner and son joined us for the Saturday, first at the excellent 'ring o bells' pub then a buffet lunch at Poppies. Thank you for making my 60th a day (weekend) a time to remember.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann S.

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

Great family break

Lovely cottage that was equipped with everything you could think of. Great location. Lovely time spent playing the games in the cottage with the family. Would definitely recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie D.

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

Great location for Wells and Bath, but not too far from westin super mare,

Easy to book, 1st time using vrbo, would use again
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

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.

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English, French, German

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