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Bradley Cross Farm, Shepherds Cottage

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Interior
Fireplace

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Cheddar, Somerset
  • Cheddar Crazy Golf
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • The Cheddar Gorge Cheese Co.
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Cheddar Gorge
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Bristol (BRS-Bristol Intl.)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Bradley Cross Farm, Shepherds Cottage

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.

Property manager

Judy Credland
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
Lake view

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children under 2 years old
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
Well behaved pets
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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 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

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 Bounce are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Cheddar, Somerset

What's nearby

  • Cheddar Crazy Golf - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • The Cheddar Gorge Cheese Co. - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Mendip Hills - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Cheddar Gorge - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Wookey Hole Caves - 12 min drive - 14.3 km

Getting around

  • Parson Street Station - 24 min drive
  • Bristol International Airport (BRS) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Waterfall Restaurant - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Swan Inn - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Gorge Outdoors - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Riverside Inn - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Cheese Cottage - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Bradley Cross Farm, Shepherds Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

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

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 80 out of 92 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 92 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 92 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 92 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 92 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

6.8/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nadav S.

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

Nice cottage

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

2 day family visit

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

DAVID F.

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

Amazing cottage

Lovely cottage, owners and location was amazing. Highly recommend :)
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew D.

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

Lovely

Great place fabulous view and paul's lamb cumberland sausages are wonderful.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Simon C.

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

Brilliant views

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Caroline R.

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

Nice stay

I had everything you could need (apart from no oven ). Bathroom had a lovely shower. Nice to sit down with a fire.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Silvia V.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Unique and cosy

Really cosy little cotage with a beautiful view.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rory N.

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

Cosy, rustic cottage on the hills

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

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

Short Break

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason M.

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

Nice little place!

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!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly W.

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

Want to gatekeep, but...

Exactly as described and exactly as other users have set out. Lovely little bolthole at the top of the lane on a farm with a view for days. Simple and effective. Worth going back for Paul andJudy alone, fab hosts. We will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Balfour F.

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

Lovely farm stay

We enjoyed staying in Paul and Judy’s shepherd hut. It is small and cozy and had everything we needed. The farm is open and has wonderful walking trails up to the top of the hill and over looking the gorge. We saw the cows and sheep Doug had a great visit with Paul, learning about the rare cows and sheep they raise. Be sure to get some local eggs and Jam from the farm- we were sad to realize we could have had fresh eggs after we bought some in town! Highly recommend this as a place to stay and enjoy the Cheddar area!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate E.

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

Fantastic views and friendly and very helpful hosts.

Although basic it had everything needed for a stay. Super comfortable beds too.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

anna m.

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

Lovely venue

Lovely little rustic cottage. Comfy & clean. Beautiful surrounding area. Great location for exploring cheddar. Friendly & helpful owners. Will definitely return.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tonia M.

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

Beautiful and Peaceful

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
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

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.

10/10 Excellent

Jerome W.

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

Bradley Cross Farm

Fantastic location with anazing views. Very friendly and helpful hosts.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

julie b.

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

Bradley cross farm

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
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

harlow h.

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

Amazing cottage experience

This was such a precious place. Judy and Paul are very kind. Great location, beautiful views, comfy living situation, and amazing dogs that I will miss. Loved the wood stove. Thank you so much for having us, Cheddar was a great experience! Neighborhood is amazing, walk around it if you can
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven H.

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

Shepherds cottage cheddar

Great little place and location for us and our dog.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Paul was very easy to work with prior to trip and a delight in person. The converted barn has all the ingredients for a restful retreat nestled in a beautiful farm looking out over Cheddar and surrounds. We had a great time with hosts that got the balance right between friendly and helpful and leaving us to do our own thing. Would be back in a flash if Australia wasn’t so far away.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew S.

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

A lovely place

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

KAROLINA M.

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

Just perfect 😊

Lovely views, lovely hosts and lovely dogs!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Louise H.

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Tammy F.

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

A real gem, cosy, comfortable, fab location, lovely hosts

We had a very lovely stay. The Shepherds hut has everything you need for a relaxing stay, location, views, facilities and very welcoming and kind hosts. We really enjoyed the tranquility and the abundance of unspoilt nature and wildlife at the property and beyond. We were warmly greeted on our arrival, parked our vehicle and there it stayed until we had to leave ( didn't want too!) Great local area to explore on foot, with lots of helpful information and tips from Paul who made us feel very welcome including our little four legged rascal .A big thank you and we very much look forward to returning
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

About the host

Hosted by Judy Credland

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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.

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English

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