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Cottage |3 bedrooms |Sleeps 5

Glastonbury in West Country

From £370 per week

2 nights minimum stay

Changeover Saturday

4.5 out of 5

10 reviews | Write a review

Key info  Car not necessary, private garden, no pets allowed

About the home

If you want a beautiful four star holiday cottage in Glastonbury, you will find that Avalon Cottage is a charming and very comfortable haven. Built in the fifteenth century and situated in Bove Town, it is conveniently situated just a short stroll from the High Street, Abbey Ruins and Glastonbury Tor. You can be sure of a self catering holiday in a perfectly relaxing environment and we promise that Avalon Cottage will exceed all of your expectations. If you're looking for value for money then you've found it because I think I'm right in saying that we are the only Glastonbury cottage offering three bedrooms and two bathrooms at this price. We have recently had our 2010/2011 visit from the assessor for ‘Quality In Tourism’ and he was very happy to confirm our four star status. He loved it – we could tell! But don't take our word for it, click on the photographs tab. If you are a lone traveller or a party of just two or three people, it may interest you to know that we also offer as a holiday let, our own little getaway - our apartment in Oriel Drive, Glastonbury - for a very reasonable rate. In fact it works out cheaper than B and B in most cases. Check out the website by going to the links tab and clicking on orieldriveglastonbury.

MODERN CONVENIENCES
The cottage is redecorated and refurbished every winter and you will find that all of the fixtures and furnishings are of a high standard and in keeping with Avalon's antique character. Read the visitor's book and you will see that people have commented on the comfy beds, the special atmosphere and the general relaxing cosiness of the cottage. (You can’t beat gas central heating.)
The kitchen is well fitted and equipped with a dishwasher, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer and electric cooker. The cupboards are stocked with enough china and cookware to cook up a storm – six for Christmas dinner? No problem.
The living room has colour TV with Freeview and a DVD player. The furniture is big and comfortable and there are French windows opening onto the patio.
The elegant dining room enables you to enjoy your meals in a charming antique setting and you can connnect your laptop to the wifi broadband internet connection for free!

THREE BEDROOMS to sleep a miximum of five people and most people appreciate the comfort of the beds.
The master bedroom has a double bed and en suite shower room.
The second bedroom also has a double bed
The third bedroom is a single bed.
There is a family bathroom which has a bath with shower over and w.c.

OUTSIDE
The south facing patio garden is a great place to relax and is furnished with good quality table and chairs for eating out on those balmy summer days. Beside the patio there is private parking for one vehicle but further vehicles can park on the street in front. We are situated at the end of a terrace of four similar homes and behind us there are just three houses so the only people that use the lane beside the cottage are our nice neighbours. It’s a rare treat to be situated so close to the town and yet to still have peace and quiet.

FINALLY
We try to arrange our weekly lets at the cottage to start on a Saturday. Start days at the apartment are totally fexible.
Avalon Cottage has a very special atmosphere, people return to us again and again. There is something happy and calming about the place, everyone feels it and everyone seems to be completely at home there. I have to say that 'Party Animals' wouldn't enjoy the cottage and neither would my neighbours. Nowadays we have people ringing up and saying, ‘My friend/mother/boss stayed at your cottage and they’ve been raving about it ever since and I just have to come and stay there.’ It’s very flattering and very satisfying to know that we provide something which is so greatly appreciated.

CONTACT US - If you have not received a reply to your email within 24 hours then something has gone wrong. We ALWAYS respond quickly (the email inbox is checked at least every couple of hours) so if you haven't heard from us, please phone.
Send an email by clicking the link on the banner.
My UK Mobile is always with me 0795 144 5259
Home 0121 288 5878 let it ring a long time, I'm often a fair distance from the phone.

Facilities

Further details indoors:
Our guests have said that Avalon Cottage is not at all like a holiday let and much more like a stylish home - and so it is. We have paid attention to detail when furnishing and equipping the cottage and guests will find the standard of comfort and convenience they would expect in their own homes. As our property is 15th century we have strived to stay with a traditional and antique look but without losing the relaxing warmth of a modern home. Bedlinen is provided but please bring bath towels.

ACCESS STATEMENT
The cottage is approached at the front by a flight of several flagstones steps. From the rear the access is much easier, there is a slight incline up the lane to the rear door, guests are advised to enter and leave from the rear. Inside the cottage there is a step from the kitchen to the hall and level access from the hall to all ground floor rooms. We do not have a cloakroom or bathroom on the groundfloor. From the hall there is a flight of stairs to the first floor which comprises three bedrooms, bathroom and shower room. Parking is at the rear of the cottage about five metres from the rear door..

Further details outdoors:
There is a fenced rear patio garden which is very safe for children, is south facing and furnished with table and chairs. The private parking adjoins the cottage at the rear and as this is a very private area for just the few houses on the lane, there are no passers by.

Further details

Sorry, we no longer accept pets and the cottage is non smoking. Unfortunately the property is probably not suitable for people with severe physical disabilities as all of the bedrooms and bathrooms are via a staircase to the first floor.

Conditions

Avalon Cottage is very strictly non smoking.

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Our very cosy living room

 

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The elegant dining room

 

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The extremely well equipped kitchen

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The West Country / Somerset region

Glastonbury is a different and rather lively small town. It has rich traditions, a cosmopolitan community and a taste of tomorrow. It sits on the ancient Isle of Avalon in the Somerset Levels, with a backdrop of soft, green, rolling hills.

It has been a pilgrimage place for thousands of years. In the Middle Ages a great abbey was here - it was England's 'holyest earthe'.

It now hosts the famous Glastonbury Festival, pilgrimages, music, a carnival, several conferences and other events. People visit from the world over, seeking a certain special something....

Overlooking it all is Glastonbury Tor, a fascinating holy hill.

Tradition has it that Jesus visited and Joseph of Arimathaea built a church here, King Arthur and Guinevere were buried here and it was an ancient place of the Goddess. It was home to the medieval saints Patrick, Dunstan, Benedict, David and Bridget.

Today it is a unique, atmospheric town of nearly 10,000 people with a mixture of locals, incomers and spiritual seekers. For a hundred years it has been a mecca for 'cultural creatives' and an interfaith town.

Welcome to the Isle of Avalon!

The Glastonbury area

Wearyal Hill. Glastonbury Abbey. Chalice Well. A great variety of ancient and fascinating archtecture. Glastonbury is the centre of New Age philosophies in the UK and if you are interested in alternative therapies and non traditional spiritual things then this is the town for you. It is also one of the earliest seats of Christianity and the famous Glastonbury Pilgrimages bringsChristians from far afield.
Events are wide ranging and fascinating - The Goddess Conference. The Dance Festival. Glastonbury Festival. Children's World Festival. The Extravaganza Classical Music Festival and the list goes on and on

How to get there

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The cottage is situated at 84 Bove Town, BA6 8JG. From the top of the High Street turn left towards Wells and then immediately right into Bove Town (it is more of a staggered cross roads than a turning). We are a few hundred yards along on the right hand side.
If you are arriving by air, our nearest airport is Bristol, Exeter is the next nearest.
If you are arriving by train the nearest reailway station is Castle Cary. The link from London Paddington to Castle Cary is excellent, fast and frequent.

Reviews

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22 Jan 2012

“Excellent cottage, perfect location” Everything we wanted as a base for Glastonbury. Very comfortable and in a great location for both the town and the TOR.

24 Aug 2011

“Comfortable cottage with easy access to local sights and further afield.” This was our first stay in the cottage and this part of Somerset. We found the cottage to be comfortable and enough space for the four of us for the week. The children especially liked the comfy... more

04 Aug 2011

“Comforting & friendly Cottage thats highly recomended” This was our first stay at Avalon Cottage and we found it a very welcome place to come back to for each day of our stay at Glastonbury. The Cottage was full of wonderful homely charm where you could... more

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20 Jun 2011

“Relaxing Peaceful Retreat In The Heart of the Town” This is the second time staying at this lovely cottage, once again we found it to be a wonderful and peaceful retreat, yet just a few minutes walk into the town. Very helpful owner and straightforward booking process. It was just myself & my husband but would accommodate larger families very comfortably. The cottage itself is well equipped, spacious & a real home from home. A good selection of books & dvd's too which is a nice touch, especially on rainy afternoons snugglng on the large cosy sofa. Comfortable beds, everything you need in the kitchen and a nice little terrace to have breakfast on.

27 Apr 2011

“Lovely Glastonbury cottage” Everything was very nice at Avalon Cottage except for the double bed in the bedroom with en-suite, which for us was very soft. Also the pillows were very flat. Everything else was very good indeed and we were instantly very comfortable. Response: Thanks for the feedback. I'm staying at the cottage myself this weekend so I'll make sure there are some firmer pillows available for those that prefer them.

11 Apr 2011

“A beautiful cottage in a beautiful area” We have been to Avalon Cottage every year for the past 3 years and will continue to go there in the future. It is a lovely place to stay and feels like a home from home.

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09 Apr 2011

“Perfect position, with all the home comforts” Surprisingly spacious, very well equipped and a perfect position for walking into Town, and as a base for further afield. Good to have off road parking and a sunny courtyard to relax in. One tip though, if visiting the Tor, do not park your vehicle anywhere near - use the car park opposite the Chalice Well. We left ours for 5 minutes to take some pictures, only to suffer a drive by break in & lose some personal items, leaving a sour taste of an otherwise perfect break. Still, I would highly recommend Avalon Cottage - a very high standard of sel catering accomodation

07 Apr 2011

“The Perfect Place to Stay” My son and I were in Glastonbury for 1 week and were delighted to book our holiday at Avalon Cottage. When we arrived and went through the property we were truly appreciative of every thoughtful item that was provided for our use and there was plenty of room for my teenage son and myself to have our own space. No detail was left out even eco soap for the dishwasher. The careful explanations by the owner prior to our arrival allowed for everything to flow smoothly for the entire week. The central-yet-peaceful-just-out-of-the-way location meant we could step out of the door and be on the High Street for practical matters and meetings in a matter of minutes and also out on the country roads for peaceful walks around the Tor and other local landmarks even more quickly.I would highly recommend this property to everyone.

07 Apr 2011

“Walking through the door is like coming home.” Excellent cottage, warm, clean and comfortable with everything you would need to cook a three course meal if you wish. Barbara has thought of everything that would make your stay like a home from home.

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09 Mar 2011

“Highly Recommended” A great location for to visit Glastonbury. Near to the High Street and to Glastonbury Tor. A charming house with great comfort. Well heated during winter time. Free internet and television with... more

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We recommend that you read our glowing reviews on TripAdvisor UK. From the Avalon Cottage website, click on the 'Links' tab and you will see the link to take you straight to our TripAdvisor listing which shows genuine reviews from very satisfied previous guest.

Just a quick email to say how much we enjoyed our stay at Avalon cottage. We really can't praise it highly enough. It's always a bit of a gamble booking from the internet but in this case we feel we hit the jackpot!


Third time of staying here and as usual we absolutely loved the cottage. Thanks for opening your home to us.

I was here last year and I loved it so much that I brought my family this year. Again your home has been a beautiful base for an amazing week. Extremely comfortable beds and a place I could quite easily call home. We got 'handfasted' whilst in Glastonbury and your home was perfect for preparing and then celebrating afterwards. A truly magical week.

Rental prices

Prices for group size 5
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Winter	1 Jan 12	4 Mar 12	370£ 370	0-	0-	2 Nights
Spring	4 Mar 12	7 Apr 12	450£ 450	0-	0-	1 Week
Easter	7 Apr 12	21 Apr 12	495£ 495	0-	0-	1 Week
Late Spring	21 Apr 12	5 May 12	450£ 450	0-	0-	1 Week
Early Summer	5 May 12	2 Jun 12	495£ 495	0-	0-	1 Week
Summer	2 Jun 12	30 Jun 12	550£ 550	0-	0-	1 Week
High Season	30 Jun 12	1 Sep 12	595£ 595	0-	0-	1 Week
Later Summer	1 Sep 12	29 Sep 12	550£ 550	0-	0-	1 Week
Autumn	29 Sep 12	27 Oct 12	500£ 500	0-	0-	1 Week
Winter	27 Oct 12	22 Dec 12	370£ 370	0-	0-	2 Nights

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.

I haven't stated the short stay rate because it depends on how many guests and how long the stay. Please email for a price.

Christmas and New Year count as high season, not as winter rate. Please email for a price.

Availability

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The availability of our two bedroom apartment is not shown on this table. Please contact us for details.

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5 years listed You are contacting Barbara Champion Landline n/a Mobile n/a Web Visit site Languages spoken The owner is based in France and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2006. This cottage has received 10 reviews from previous guests.

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