The Green House
About the home
In the heart of the smallest city in England, this period Georgian cottage offers an ideal base for sampling the delights of Wells and exploring the beautiful surrounding countryside. The end house in a row, it has been completely renovated to a high standard and unusually for a city property has a lovely, peaceful, mature garden.
Apart from the magnificent cathedral (housing one of the earliest mechanical clocks in existence and Vicars Close-the oldest continuously inhabited medieval street in Europe). Wells is a beautiful market town offering a range of cafes/bars/pubs/restaurants and some lovely shops. Wells itself is within easy reach of Bristol, Bath and the limestone based Mendip Hills-offering attractions such as Bristol Zoo, the haunted Wookey Hole Caves, The Roman Baths, Cheddar Gorge, the SS Great Britian, Clifton Suspension Bridge, fantastic shopping and so much more!
| Size: | Sleeps up to 4, 2 bedrooms |
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| Nearest beach: | Weston-Super-Mare, 30km |
| Will consider: | Short breaks |
| Access: | Car advised |
| Family friendly? | Suitable for children of all ages Unsuitable for people with restricted mobility |
| Notes: | May take pets - please enquire No smoking at this property Self-catering |
Facilities
| Luxuries: | Log fire, DVD player |
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| General: | Central heating, TV, Video player, CD player |
| Standard: | Kettle, Toaster, Iron, Hair dryer |
| Utilities: | Clothes dryer, Dishwasher, Cooker, Fridge, Freezer, Washing machine |
| Rooms: | 2 Bedrooms, 1 family bathroom |
| Furniture: | Single beds (2), Double beds (1) |
| Other: | Linen and towels provided Highchair available |
| Outdoors: | Private garden |
Further details indoors:
The property has been completely renovated to a high standard throughout.
There is a large living room with a wooden floor and wood burning stove.
The dining room has a wooden floor and door to garden.
The modern kitchen has oak worktops and a slate floor.
There are two bedrooms, which have been tastefully decorated and furnished.
Further details outdoors:
The property has a lovely peaceful garden with a seating area with table and chairs.
There is parking outside the property from 6pm to 8am, it is possible to unload during the day and park very nearby.
The West Country / Somerset region


Somerset is the largest county in England backing onto the Severn Estuary famous for its apple orchards and:
The Mendip Hills-famous gorges and caves including the Cheddar gorge and caves
Bath-the most beautiful Georgian town in England
Bristol-home of Isambard Kingdom Brunel's Suspension bridge and SS Great Britiain
Somerset Levels-Willow production and bird sanctuaries
Glastonbury- Spiritual centre with Tor and Abbey
Exmoor-beautiful moor of outstanding beauty with magnificent coast line.
The Wells area
Wells is a bustling, beautiful market town with magnificent cathedral. The square outside the cathedral has often been the set for filming period dramas. The Bishop's Palace adjacent to the cathedral has a moat and arboretum. From the cathedral is a walk through via Beggars porch to the lovely, cobbled Georgian town square where there is a market twice weekly and are some interesting shops, cafes etc. Wells also has a cinema, leisure centre, nightclub, and many pubs and restaurants. The Mendip Hills surround Wells offering lovely walks, views, gorges, caves, etc.
How to get there
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| Nearest Travel Links | |
| Airport: | Bristol: 15 km |
| Railway: | Temple Meads (Bristol): 28 km |
| Ferry: | Portsmouth: 100 km |
Nearest train stations are Bath Spa and Tempe Meads in Bristol, both offer bus services. A car would be the best way to make the most of the house and its area. Easy Jet and Ryan Air both fly into Bristol with regular flights from all over Europe. Please enquire if further information is required.
Activities near Wells
Tennis in town
Horse Riding
Golf within 30 mins drive
Fishing
Walking holidays
Rural / countryside retreats
Good nightlife
City breaks
Cycling holidays
Reviews
![]() 12 Aug 2011 |
I cannot speak too highly of this cottage. It was spotlessly clean, all the kitchen equipment of the highest standard. Delightful garden, close to the centre of Wells, comfy beds. Kim is very... more |
Rental prices
| Rental prices originally quoted in: British £ | Convert to: |
| Prices for group size 4 | ||||||
| Period | From![]() | To![]() | Weekly![]() | Nightly rate | Minimum stay | |
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| August | 31 Jul 11 | 28 Aug 11 | £ 560 | - | - | 1 Week |
| September | 28 Aug 11 | 2 Oct 11 | £ 400 | - | - | 1 Week |
| October | 2 Oct 11 | 30 Oct 11 | £ 360 | 85 | 90 | 2 Nights |
| Nov/Dec | 30 Oct 11 | 23 Dec 11 | £ 340 | 80 | 90 | 2 Nights |
| Xmas | 23 Dec 11 | 30 Dec 11 | £ 560 | - | - | 1 Week |
| New Year | 30 Dec 11 | 8 Jan 12 | £ 490 | - | - | 1 Week |
| January | 8 Jan 12 | 30 Jan 12 | £ 320 | 70 | 80 | 2 Nights |
| February | 30 Jan 12 | 4 Mar 12 | £ 260 | 70 | 80 | 2 Nights |
| March | 4 Mar 12 | 1 Apr 12 | £ 300 | 70 | 90 | 2 Nights |
| April | 1 Apr 12 | 30 Apr 12 | £ 400 | - | - | 2 Nights |
| May | 30 Apr 12 | 27 May 12 | £ 420 | - | - | 2 Nights |
| June | 27 May 12 | 1 Jul 12 | £ 440 | - | - | 2 Nights |
| July/Aug | 1 Jul 12 | 2 Sep 12 | £ 580 | - | - | 1 Week |
| September | 2 Sep 12 | 30 Sep 12 | £ 400 | - | - | 2 Nights |
| October | 30 Sep 12 | 3 Nov 12 | £ 360 | - | - | 2 Nights |
| November | 3 Nov 12 | 1 Dec 12 | £ 320 | - | - | 2 Nights |
The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
Minimum stay 2 nights at the weekend, 3 nights during the week offpeak times and 4 nights peak times.
Contact owner for weekday nightly rate also if bringing a pet.
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Contact the owner
* Required fields Please check the following errors: | 3 years listed You are contacting Kim Costello
Languages spoken ![]() The owner is based in the United Kingdom and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2008. This house has received 1 review from previous guests. ![]() |
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