Families/couples preferred Sorry - no pets allowed Suitable for children Not suitable for elderly or infirm No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
Swiss View is a self-contained 2-bedroom ground floor apartment (sleeps 6). The sitting room is open plan, dining and kitchen area, with large patio window with magnificent views of the woodland. The sitting room has a double sofa bed, colour TV, DVD player, CD-cassette/radio system and games. The fully equipped kitchen has dishwasher, washing machine, dryer, fridge/freezer, cooker, microwave, kettle and toaster. Also on the ground floor 2 bedrooms and a bathroom. The double bedroom (off the hall) has a wardrobe/draw unit, double bed and bedside tables. The bathroom (off the hall) has been fully refurbished with bath/Power shower, WC. The 2nd bedroom has one single bed and a pull out bed (2 singles) and side table with views of the woodland. ** Discounts available for early bookings **
Down the lane to Rowberrow Warren
Swiss View Apartment
Open plan sitting room
Sitting Rm Patio door woodland view
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The West Country / Somerset region
Dry ski slope 2 miles – Cheddar Gorge & Caves 2 miles – Horse riding cross-country hacks - many stables in area nearest 1 mile – Walking holiday with Nature trails, Forestry commission walks nearest 500 yds – Mountain biking - Mendip Spring Golf course 15 minutes. Many good Real Ale Pubs and Restaurants in the surrounding villages, nearest pub Swan Inn with excellent food, five minutes walk. Local Cider farms. Near Glastonbury Abbey, a Da Vinci Code film location. The ruins of Glastonbury Abbey are all that remain of what was once Britain's greast monastic church. Legend says Joseph of Arimathea brought the cup from the Last Supper - the Holy Grail - here and that it is buried beneath a local hill. Glastonbury Tor is the unusual hill.
Cheddar / Rowberrow area
GOOD WALKING IN AN AREA OF OUTSTANDING NATURAL BEAUTY Ideal base for walking holidays on the Mendip hills or visiting the local area, Cheddar Gorge, Wookey Hole (near Wells), Wells (Cathedral city) 20 minutes drive, Axbride 2 miles, Glastonbury 30 minutes drive, Blagdon Lake 15 minutes drive, Chew Valley Lake 20 minutes drive, Bath Spa 40 minutes drive & Weston super Mare beach 20 minutes drive. The Avon Ski Centre 10 minutes drive from Swiss View provides the perfect environment to learn to ski, while also offering a serious challenge to experienced skiers and snowboarders. This is a rural centre and all the usual outdoor pursuits are available such as rock climbing, skateboarding, 4x4 driving, archery, quad biking, mountain biking, power kiting and many more.
The area was designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in 1972. The Mendip Hills AONB covering 198 sq kms is recognised as one of England's most attractive landscapes. The area rises up from the Somerset Levels providing dramatic views of the Severn Estuary and across Somerset. TAKE A TOUR OF THE MENDIP HILLS IN PICTURES go to the Gallery on the website http://www.mendiphillsaonb.org.uk/gallery.php
What is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty The primary purpose of AONB designation is to conserve and enhance the natural beauty of the area, which means that the area is protected for future generations to enjoy. The 41 AONBs in England and Wales share equal status with National Parks in terms of scenic beauty and landscape protection.
Contact us at Mendip Hills AONB Service, Charterhouse Centre,Blagdon, Bristol BS40 7XR +44 (0)1761 462338 Company email mendiphills@somerset.gov.uk VISIT THE WEBSITE TO SEE MORE: http://www.mendiphillsaonb.org.uk/index.php
VILLAGE PUB - REAL ALE, LOCAL CIDER & HOMEMADE FOOD The Swan Inn Rowberrow, south of Churchill Crossroads, off A38, BS25 1QL.Tel – 01934 852371 Rowberrow is an ex-mining village, and The Swan has been created from 3 knocked-through miners cottages, overlooking the heather strewn beauty of Beacon Batch. The pub has been around since the late 1700’s, and started life as a cider house – 2 Thatchers cider brands are still on sale!, but the real draw of The Swan is the food.
Beer Range - 3 Butcombe Brands / Bass
Features - - 2 open fires. - Almost exclusively homemade food menu - even the chips! - Food served 7 days a week, lunchtime and evening. - 8 wines by the glass - Lot’s of outside tables and chairs in the garden. - Terrain perfect for outdoor enthusiasts – walkers, horse riders, (the car park even provides hitching rails for the horses), runners, and mountain bikers. - Extensive car parking
GOLF Course 10 minutes drive Mendip Spring Golf Club only 10 minutes drive from Swiss View is just outside of the lovely town of Congresbury, opened its doors to golfers in 1991, and is now in its 14th year. It is a public pay and play course but to dismay it because of its municipal status would be hugely foolish indeed. It benefits from a fabulous setting, on some luscious parkland turf that is well maintained and manicured by the greenkeeping staff. With a whole host of hazards, particularly, the narrow fairways, well guarded pacy greens, and strategically placed bunkers, it will test every aspect of your game. If you don't feel up to the challenge of the main course, then there are plenty of practice facilities around to hone your game. Tel: 01934 853337/852322 Lakeside Course – 9, 4784 Yds Lakeside is pay and play anytime
Brinsea Course - 18, 6352 Yds Must contact in advance for Brinsea and handicap certificate required at weekends.
OTHER LOCAL AMENITIES
Cheddar Caves & Gorge A major tourist attraction for over 200 years, with plenty to do above and below ground. Outstanding Natural Beauty, where you'll find many rare species. The Cathedral-like Caves and Britain's biggest Gorge are million-year-old Ice Age river beds. Your ancestors have lived here for 40,000 years, and world-famous Cheddar Man is Britain's oldest complete skeleton. If you'd like to try our RockSport Adventure Activities, view the site. VISIT THE WEBSITE TO SEE MORE www.cheddarcaves.co.uk
Wookey Hole Visit Britain’s most spectacular underground caverns Somerset, in the South of England, is a land of mysteries. Here at Wookey Hole, where a river flows out of the underworld, pagan and Christian legends intermingle. Here, too are mysteries of man himself. How did the early cavemen, who inhabited these caves, really live from day to day? And what makes a modern diver explore the caverns beyond the sunlight? *** When you visit Wookey Hole Caves your guide will relate the 50,000 year history of the caves as home to both humans and animals.
****************** NEWSFLASH! ******************* Wookey Hole are proud to announce their attraction ‘KING KONG and the Valley of the Dinosaurs!’ The new attraction is now open to the public.!
Dinosaur Valley Wander through the prehistoric valley of the Dinosaurs!!! Valley of the dinosaurs, featuring over 20 life-size dinosaurs ranging from the terrible child eating Tyrannosaurus Rex to the vegetarian Stegasaurus. Step back in time as you wander through our fascinating prehistoric landscape inhabited by these amazing noisy creatures.
Victorian Arcade Travel back to the heyday of the Great British Seaside Holiday! A Victorian Penny Arcade - with real old pennies! Wookey Hole has the biggest collection of original Edwardian Penny Arcade machines in the country, and visitors can play them with real old pennies!
Café & Shop We Have a café in the Mill called the witch’s Kitchen serving hot & cold drinks and snacks, we have two further restaurants in our car park, The Somerset Smoothie Bar, and the Galloper Restaurant serving a full range of traditional hot & cold food. VISIT THE WEBSITE TO SEE MORE www.wookey.co.uk/welcome.htm
The Action Centre The Avon Ski Centre provides the perfect environment to learn to ski, while also offering a serious challenge to experienced skiers and snowboarders. This is a rural centre and all the usual outdoor pursuits are available such as rock climbing, skateboarding, 4x4 driving, orienteering, archery and many more. VISIT THE WEBSITE TO SEE MORE www.highaction.co.uk
Somerset Countryside Away from the bustling seaside towns, the unspoilt and richly varied Somerset countryside is waiting to be explored. Rural North Somerset takes in the spectacular natural wonders of the Mendip Hills, a designated area of outstanding natural beauty. VISIT THE WEBSITE TO SEE MORE www.somersetcoast.com/about/ruralnorthsomerset.asp
Places to visit North Somerset is situated near the M5 and the historic cities of Bristol and Bath. Our easily accessible location means that there are plenty of places to visit, all within easy reach. So why not plan a day trip out and about and see what the local area has to offer. Cheddar Gorge, 3 miles - Wells (Cathedral city) 20 minutes drive - Axbride 2 miles - Glastonbury Abbey & Tor one of the Da Vinci code film locations is only 30 minutes drive - Blagdon Lake 15 minutes drive - Chew Valley Lake 20 minutes drive - Bath Spa 40 minutes drive - Weston super Mare beach 20 minutes drive. VISIT THE WEBSITE TO SEE MORE www.somersetcoast.com/about/surroundingarea.asp
Local Walks - The Mendips offer amazing views. One of many walks - From Burrington Combe, a steep climb up the side of the Combe then a walk over grassy moorland to Ellick, before climbing to the top of Black Down - the highest point of the Mendips. Through the heather and down Rowberrow Bottom, then a diversion 5 mins up School Lane to the Swan Inn for lunch before rejoining the stream and climbing through the hill-fort of Dolebury. VISIT THE WEBSITE www.walkingworld.com/results/walkresults.asp?type=typedref&txtgridref=ST452582
How to get there
Rowberrow Village - Only 2 miles from Cheddar Gorge and Winscombe. Bath Spa, Wells and Glastonbury are a short drive away. The beach at Weston super Mare is 15 minutes drive. Rowberrow is an Ideal base for visiting the local area and is located off the A38 approx.14 miles south of Bristol, 15 minutes from the M5 Junction 21. Only 8 miles from Bristol International Airport (with lots of cheap flyings from throughout Europe and Direct flights from New York)
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Bristol International - Cheap Flights: 15 km
Railway:
Weston super Mare: 14 km
Activities near Cheddar
Sports: Horse Riding Golf less than 15 mins walk Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Beach or lakeside relaxation Cycling holidays
Sofabeds (1), Single beds (2), Double beds (1), Dining seating for 6, Lounge seating for 4, Sleeps maximum of 6
Other:
Linen and towels provided.
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace, Shared garden
Access:
Parking space
Further details indoors: The double bedroom (off the hall) has a wardrobe/draw unit, double bed and bedside tables. The bathroom (off the hall) has been fully refurbished with bath/Power shower, WC. The 2nd bedroom has one single bed and a pull out bed (2 singles) and side table with views of the woodland. The sitting room has a Double sofa bed.
Further details outdoors: Magnificent views of woodland, local beauty spots, variety of wild life and bird song. Ideal for walking holidays. The garden has a bluebell wood. Garden furniture
Further details
A welcome pack is available on request
Conditions
The normal change over day is Friday, but this can be changed if agreed prior to booking. Friday to Monday breaks are available, other arrival days/lengths of stay available on request, Long Term Lets ( over 1 month) are considered, please enquire for rates. Sorry no pets
Rental rates
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6 Jan - 9 Feb 2007
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425£ 425
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27 Oct - 20 Dec 2007
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21 Dec 07 - 4 Jan 2008
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion. All the prices are per week Seven nights - Friday to Friday or Saturday to Saturday. Friday to Monday breaks and other arrival days/lenghts of stay available on request, please enquire for rates. Unless arranged in advance, payment is only in pounds sterling. Deposit 25% if over 8 weeks - if under 8 weeks full payment
Guestbook
Swiss View is a great place, very quiet for nice walks, even the kids liked exploring. Then we only had to drive a short way to find lots of things to do. We went to Wookey Hole near Wells to see the dinosaurs; it was a great day out. We will definitely come back and recommend it to anybody. Karen & Steve Lyons
The apartment is great and we had a fantastic time exploring the area. There was plenty to do for the children, with the beach and amusement parks not far away. Thanks again for your hospitality and a lovely holiday. Best wishes Andrew & Alison Tuley
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