High on the Mendip Hills, sits a stone cottage on a working farm, with breathtaking views over the Somerset Levels. The cottage was built around 1850 and was formerly occupied by the local shepherd grazing his sheep on this area of the Mendip Hills. Today the land is grazed by the traditional breeds of Longhorn Cattle and Wiltshire Horn Sheep, well suited to managing the natural grassland on the farm. Cheddar Gorge, Site of Special Scientific Interest, lies to the north of the farm and Mascalls’ Wood, an ancient woodland, lies to the west. Cheddar village and local shops are a distance of about 1 mile from the cottage. Ideal for walkers and close to the Mendip Way.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
Lake view
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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 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 deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
About the area
Cheddar
Located in Cheddar, this cottage is in a rural area. Cheddar Crazy Golf and Mendip Spring Golf and Country Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit The Cheddar Gorge Cheese Co. and Ashton Windmill. Wells & Mendip Museum and Coombes Cider Farm are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
The Cheddar Gorge Cheese Co. - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
Cheddar Crazy Golf - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
Cheddar Gorge - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
Bristol Hippodrome Theatre - 38 min drive - 35.4 km
Longleat Safari and Adventure Park - 43 min drive - 53.7 km
Getting around
Parson Street Station - 24 min drive
Bristol International Airport (BRS) - 25 min drive
Restaurants
Bath Arms Hotel - 10 min walk
The White Hart - 6 min walk
Kebab Kitchen - 4 min walk
Holly House Tea Rooms - 10 min walk
The Swan - 8 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Bradley Cross Farm, Shepherds Cottage pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much is parking at Bradley Cross Farm, Shepherds Cottage?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Bradley Cross Farm, Shepherds Cottage?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Bradley Cross Farm, Shepherds Cottage?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Bradley Cross Farm, Shepherds Cottage located?
Situated in a rural location, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Cheddar Crazy Golf and Cheddar Gorge. The Cheddar Gorge Cheese Co. and Mendip Hills are also within 10 minutes.
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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Super cosy pet friendly sheperds hut with all necessary facilities! And what a view! Paul and Judy definitely made the stay even better! Highly recommened! Several beautiful walks from the farm and a complete map with loads of tips and activities!
Cosy, compact property overlooking Cheddar and the Somerset Levels. We found the property to be ideal for our short stay with excellent walking direct from the cottage. Paul and Judy were very helpful and made us welcome, helping with any info required. The farm dogs (Meg & Tess) were friendly and interacted well with our dog (Ralph). My advice would be to ensure you thoroughly read the directions to find the property, and your vehicle needs a degree of power to navigate the route to the cottage. However once reached the views are stunning from this small, quirky but comfortable property
We had a lovely time in this cottage. It's cozy and has all the simple amenities one will need. The family that runs it is lovely and told us all about their farm and the surrounding land.
A thoroughly enjoyable stay, in a great location. Eating breakfast looking out over Cheddar was wonderful. A nice small property, great hosts with good communication. Will be visiting again!
Has everything that needed for a stay over.
The hosts are great, Paul's down to earth and likes a little banter, and Judy is very friendly.
Excellent location for Cheddar Gorge and Wookey Hole!
Jason M.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Barbara
13 December 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We had an amazing stay at Bradley Cross Farm. The owners was very lovely and very helpful and their 2 dogs are super friendly too. Highly recommend if you like a bit of an adventure but looking for a very quiet place to stay.
Last minute booking, the hosts were great and very responsive to our request to bring 2 dogs. Perfect little cottage for dogs, had all the amenities you need and very well located. The area is very dog friendly and we would not hesitate to return.
I can highly recommend this lovely cottage. Amazing views, extremely clean and the owners are very nice. We had everything we needed in the cottage and had a great few days.
This accommodation was perfect for my partner and I who needed to be in Cheddar with our dog for a couple of nights. The accommodation was as pictured, the shower was hot and powerful, the kitchen had 2 electric hob rings/microwave and fridge. All the required utensils for simple cooking, tea, coffee and sugar . Logs for the wood burner were also provided.
Paul and Judith were super friendly, their dogs too … we had such a peaceful and lovely time, the place is quaint and ideal. Thank you
Tonia M.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Louise H.
25 September 2018
Perfect!
This is the perfect place to stay for relaxation and peace & quiet. The cottage has everything you need, the views were amazing and owners Paul & Judy made us feel very welcome, thoroughly enjoyed our stay here.
Paul and Judy were wonderful hosts,nothing was to much trouble.The views were stunning,the location is great,just a short walk to cheddar Gorge,Tess and Meg were also perfect hosts.we can’t wait to return,Thank you Paul and Judy
Excellent secluded spot outside and overlooking Cheddar, out in wide open fields within a minute and up to the gorge in about 15.
Rustic, cosy little house with all the essentials and a stocked wood burner.
Friendly host and dogs! Also had a small milk in the fridged stocked when we arrived which was a nice touch.
2 single beds might not be up all couples' streets, but well worth it otherwise.
A great little place for a short stay. Has everything you need. About a mile and a half from Cheddar Village. Great walks, though the walk back is very steep. Fantastic hosts and two gorgeous dogs. Really enjoyed our stay.
james h.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
About the host
Hosted by Judy Credland
Judy & Paul farm Traditional breeds of cattle and sheep on the Mendip Hills, an dedicated Area of Outstanding Beauty. We are a County Wildlife Site so protect the flora and fauna with our livestock management practices. Specifically we protect the natural habitat for Greater Horseshoe Bats, Barn Owls and Doormice. We grow our own vegetables, produce our own jams, chutneys, eggs and honey from our own bee hives. We also source organic wine from France.
Why they chose this property
Judy and Paul bought Bradley Cross Farm for it's position close to Cheddar and the idyllic views over the Somerset Levels. It was a place to further pursue our interests in Rare Breed cattle and sheep.
The property is secluded but at the same time within easy reach of the village of Cheddar
What makes this property unique
The property is conveniently located close to the towns of Wells, Bath, Bristol and Weston-Super-Mare.
Absolute peace and quiet are a feature often not found in similar properties.
Languages:
English
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