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Quirky, Spacious House in Medieval Square. Nr Cheddar/Bristol/Bath

Family-friendly holiday home in Axbridge

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Old Angel in Axbridge's Medieval Square.
3 storeys. Garden at rear
Axbridge Square at night
Living room with feature fireplace &
wood-burner
Living room overlooks Medieval Square

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Near Cheddar, Somerset, ENG
  • Place, The Cheddar Gorge Cheese Co.
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Cheddar Gorge
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, The Grand Pier
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bristol (BRS-Bristol Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 5

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 5

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Quirky, Spacious House in Medieval Square. Nr Cheddar/Bristol/Bath

Quirky & spacious, the 'Old Angel' in lovely Axbridge enjoys pride of place in a Medieval Square. And offers a best-of-both-worlds location too! Near renowned Cheddar Gorge in the Mendip Hills - an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty - with stunning Somerset countryside on the doorstep it's also in easy reach of three great UK cities: Bristol, Bath & little Wells.

With wood-burners, arty charm and a large rambling 'secret' garden, it's a home-from-home house, loved by guests for relaxing friend & family get-together's. Airport, coast, culture & heritage sites all nearby.

A Listed house which combines a sense of history with contemporary comfort, the Old Angel is artisan and eclectic in style - flagstone & wood floors, old fireplace or two, scattering of beams, up-cycled furniture, vintage & arty decor.

With a Mediterranean style courtyard for al fresco dining/BBQ area, there's plenty of outdoor space to relax in. And hidden away from the house, with steps leading up, there's a large & secluded 'secret garden' with several terraces. (En route, you'll go past the Little Angel, a small annexe at the rear of house. Very occasionally a working wildlife photographer friend may stay there. It has its own separate entrance & won't impact on your privacy.) The entire rambling garden & courtyard is exclusively yours to enjoy. Please note: not suitable for unsupervised youngsters.

Spread over three storeys - with 5 bedrooms on each of the first and top floors and an upstairs lounge - the flexible accommodation happily suits either small or larger numbers of guests.

GROUND FLOOR:
Fully equipped kitchen seating 9, with wood-burner
Adjoining cosy snug room

FIRST FLOOR:
Upstairs living room with wood-burner, overlooking the Square
Spacious King size bedroom/ en-suite bathroom (freestanding bath)
Queen size bedroom
Large wet room with 'rain' shower

TOP FLOOR:
Very large Super King size bedroom overlooking Square
Twin bedroom with 'Zip & Link' bed options: as 2 singles or 1 Super King
Single bedroom
Bathroom - sunken bath. Enjoy a candlelit bath with a Mendip view!

We'd like the house to feel like home-from-home. With a fully equipped kitchen, gas hob/fan oven, dishwasher, microwave, washing machine, fridge & freezer it's well suited for self-catering.

Eating out is also an easy option. Axbridge itself has two good food-serving pubs and charming tearoom. There's a huge variety of restaurants, cafe's and eateries throughout the area: from great fish & chips to Michelin rated inns.

Not to mention those famous cream teas, Farmers' Markets, cider tasting farms & character rural pubs!

GUEST ACCESS
Entrance is directly off The Square. You can park, unload, receive food deliveries right outside.

The large secluded 'hidden' back garden is accessed by private alleyway - past the Little Angel apartment at the rear of the house. (A friend may occasionally stay- separate entrance via alleyway).



THE AREA
Axbridge offers a real 'has-it-all' location.

Landscape-rich countryside: the Mendips, Somerset Levels, gorges, caves, coastline. A wonderful base to explore the great outdoors for walkers, cyclists, climbers, photographers.

Cheddar reservoir & national SUSTRANS cycleway, the 8 miles Strawberry Line track also right on the doorstep.

And there's easy access to great cities, culture & buzz:

- Vibrant Bristol, 19miles/half an hour away

- Georgian Bath. A beautiful drive up Cheddar Gorge and over the Mendips

- Charming Wells, the UK's smallest city: Cathedral, Bishop's Palace and twice-weekly markets

- Quirky Glastonbury with its famous Tor, Abbey ruins & Chalice Well

- The natural wonders of Cheddar Gorge & Wookey Hole Caves

- Stonehenge, Exeter & Cardiff are do-able day trips

- Bristol International Airport 9 miles

ON THE DOORSTEP:
Two friendly Axbridge pubs/restaurant, all serve meals
Charming tearoom: breakfast, lunch, cream teas
Co-op shop open early to 10pm
King John's Hunting Lodge (National trust Museum)
Local Reservoir popular for walks/jogging
Monthly Saturday Farmers market in Square
Weekly Sunday Cheddar car boot/flea market

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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
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Not ideal for young children. Supervision needed
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Events

No events allowed
Sorry, no parties, loud music, late night noise
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Not a party/event, hen/stag, loud music or late night noise house. No noise after 11pm
Only booked guests can stay.
Adults must accept total responsibility/supervision of children: no child gates on stairs, wood-burners, garden steps/hidden terraces etc.

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
Note from host: Sorry, no parties, loud music, late night noise
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 and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Axbridge

Located in Axbridge, this holiday home 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 wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Cheddar Gorge and Mendip Hills. Travelling with kids? Consider The Cheddar Gorge Cheese Co. and Ashton Windmill. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Near Cheddar, Somerset, ENG

What's nearby

  • The Cheddar Gorge Cheese Co. - 6 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Cheddar Gorge - 7 min drive - 5.1 km
  • The Grand Pier - 20 min drive - 20.0 km
  • Wookey Hole Caves - 21 min drive - 19.9 km
  • Wells Cathedral - 21 min drive - 19.7 km

Getting around

  • Highbridge & Burnham Station - 18 min drive
  • Bristol International Airport (BRS) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bath Arms Hotel - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Coffee Bank - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The White Hart - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Kebab Kitchen - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Holly House Tea Rooms - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Quirky, Spacious House in Medieval Square. Nr Cheddar/Bristol/Bath pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Quirky, Spacious House in Medieval Square. Nr Cheddar/Bristol/Bath ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Quirky, Spacious House in Medieval Square. Nr Cheddar/Bristol/Bath ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Quirky, Spacious House in Medieval Square. Nr Cheddar/Bristol/Bath located?

This family-friendly Axbridge holiday home is located in a rural location, within 1 mi (2 km) of King John's Hunting Lodge and Mendip Hills. Cheddar Gorge is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) away.

About the host

Hosted by Marianne

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Marianne & Simon Garden
Lovers of all the good things in life ! Countryside & big open skies, culture & city buzz, environment, art, old buildings and upcycling, wine & good company.

Languages:

English

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