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Cottage |3 bedrooms |Sleeps 6

Wells in West Country

From £400 per week

1 night minimum stay

Changeover flexible

5 out of 5

11 reviews | Write a review

Key info  Balcony/terrace, car advised, may take pets - please enquire

About the home

This lovely recently renovated cottage sleeps 6 adults comfortably in three double bedrooms, one en suite, and is positioned in the wonderful medieval city of Wells and within easy level walking distance of all the main sites.

Leave your car and stroll around the Cathedral and Bishops Palace, marvel at the world famous clock and soak up the atmosphere in the Vicars Close – the oldest inhabited street in Europe.

Facilities

Further details indoors:
Downstairs comprises sitting room and kitchen/diner:

A new fully fitted and equipped country style kitchen with electric oven, gas hob, fridge-freezer, dishwasher and washer/drier. There is a table with 6 chairs which extends, if you wish, to seat 8 comfortably.

The sitting room leads off the kitchen with comfy sofas and chairs and a TV with DVD player and a selection of DVDs and books to entertain you on dull days or quiet evenings in.

There is also an electric stove to provide additional heat and a warm glow on chilly evenings. In the entrance porch is a small sitting area for those who might want to read in peace and quiet away from the rest of the family.

There is also a downstairs toilet.

Upstairs there are three bedrooms:

The master bedroom contains a 5’ double bed and has its own en suite shower room.

There is a further double beamed and vaulted bedroom with a standard double bed.

The third bedroom is also beamed and vaulted and contains twin beds.

All bedrooms have wall mounted TVs with DVD players and plenty of storage space for your clothes. There is a spacious family bathroom with toilet, basin, bath and over bath shower.

Further details outdoors:
The property has a small enclosed courtyard with a table and chairs so you can sit out and enjoy a drink on a summer’s evening. Like many of the older properties in this part of Wells, the door from the street opens onto an alleyway leading to the courtyard and the front door of the property and the property behind it.

Conditions

25% non refundable deposit on booking. Balance 6 weeks prior to arrival date. The Hirer may cancel the Contract at any time prior to the balance of the hire charge falling due but any deposit paid shall not be refundable. If the Hirer is obliged to cancel after the balance of the hire charge has been paid then the Owners will try to re-let the Cottage and, if successful, will refund any monies paid less the non-refundable deposit.

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The West Country / Somerset region

The ideal destination for families, friends or couples. Wonderful ambience combined with stunning surroundings make for the ideal holiday getaway! With so much to see and do in the area you will never get bored!

The Wells area

WELLS

The cottage is a short stroll from all the main sites of this gem of a medieval city. Take your time to explore the Cathedral and the moated Bishop’s Palace. www.wellscathedral.org.uk and www.bishopspalacewells.co.uk. Stop for a coffee or a leisurely lunch in one of the many coffee shops and eateries in the town. On Wednesdays and Saturdays there is an excellent market in the market square with a wide variety of craft, food and general interest stalls. If you like to walk or cycle there are lots of circular routes from Wells with plenty of good village pubs to incorporate into your trip! Wells does have a small independent cinema showing a selection of the latest releases. A giant multiplex it is not but it is a good option on a wet day. Wells also has a good local swimming pool on the outskirts of town if the kids need some exercise.

GLASTONBURY

Glastonbury Abbey is another famous ecclesiastical site in the middle of this quaint Somerset town steeped in history and mysticism. If you think you are fit enough, climb Glastonbury Tor (my, reasonably fit, 80 year old father could manage it!) «www.glastonbury.co.uk»

WOOKEY HOLE CAVES

Learn about the Witch of Wookey in a visit to these caves on the outskirts of Wells. Always popular with the children with plenty for them to see and do once you have toured the caves and a popular option in bad weather. «www.wookey.co.uk»

CHEDDAR CAVES

As if having one set of caves in the area was not enough, Wells has two! Apart from some spectacular caves Cheddar is also famous for its cheese of course. «www.cheddarcaves.co.uk» In June there are lots of opportunities to pick your own strawberries in the many strawberry fields scattered around the Cheddar area.

BATH

Slightly further afield but worth a visit is the Regency city of Bath. Admire the architecture in the famous Crescent and Circus, both a short stroll from the centre of town. You must see the ancient Roman Baths which are really well presented in a user/child friendly tour. For a modern take on the spa try the Thermae Bath Spa if you have the time (and no children in tow). «visitbath.co.uk» and «www.thermaebathspa.com»

BRISTOL

Plenty to see and do in Brunel’s city including a lovely zoo although most come for the excellent shopping especially in the newly designed Cabot Circus shopping mall. «visitbristol.co.uk»

WESTON SUPER MARE

The archetypal seaside resort complete with ever popular donkey rides. Sadly the amusement arcade at the end of the pier burned down a year or so ago but is in the process of being rebuilt and now there is a new attraction in the form of a Big Wheel. Don’t expect golden sand or even to see the sea – it isn’t known as “Weston Super Mud” for nothing but it is a perennial favourite with kids of all ages and you can make terrific sand castles! «www.whatsonwestonsupermare.co.uk»

HAYNES MOTOR MUSEUM

A good choice on wet days and popular with the boys (of all ages) with a great selection of vehicles of all sorts. «www.haynesmotormuseum.com»

FLEET AIRARM MUSEUM

Another good wet day choice with exhibits which will interest all ages «www.fleetairarm.com»

How to get there

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Air:
Only 1 hour from the M4 at Bristol/Bath
Bristol Airport is only 1 hour away and taxis can be arranged to collect if required.

Drive:
The M4 and M6 connect to the M5 which brings most of the UK with a few hours drive of Wells.

Note:There is plenty of free on-street parking outside the property.

Activities near Wells

Reviews

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01 Dec 2011

“Great accomodation could not fault a thing.” Excellent accomodation everything you could need for a great stay in Wells, within walking distance of the Cathedral and city centre. Would certainly make a return visit in the future and recommend... more

19 Nov 2011

“A pretty haven in the heart of Wells” This three bedroomed cottage and it's owner could not have been more welcoming. It appears to have been refurbished and redecorated recently and the beds and living area very comfortable. One family bathroom and one en-suite shower room. It is five minutes walk from the cathedral and fascinating centre of Wells. The only one drawback is that it''s on a busy main road with two bends which you have to cross to get to your car. You need to be careful here. There is no traffic noise inside the house, and thity seconds walk down the street is a pelican crossing, so it's not really a problem but not ideal if you're nervous of traffic. The good news is it two doors away from the Fointain Inn which serves delicious food and good beers so you don't really need to venture far from this pretty cottage.

05 Nov 2011

“Wonderful accommodation in a fab location” No problems booking. On arrival milk and a bottle of wine in the fridge - great start. The accommodation was very clean, tidy and well decorated. Although modenised it still has kept some of the original features including wooden beams in the bedrooms. The kitchen had everything we needed (and a fair bit more as well!) and we loved all the extra little bits throughout the house that made our stay so enjoyable. The property also has a phone that can be used for local calls and wi-fi for those who can't live without their internet fix. Although on a busy road the secondary glazing meant you heard none of the traffic noise. Location was superb, 2 minutes walk to the Cathedral and city centre (there's a Co-op at the top of the High Street just the other side of the Catherdral).

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05 Nov 2011

“Don't miss the opportunity to stay in this fantastic home in this little gem of a city.” We loved this townhouse from the moment we walked in the front door. The owner had given us excellent directions for arrival by car and finding the key. Parking was available across the road in a car park owned by a pub/restaurant , which was happily situated two doors down from the house. The food, service and friendliness in this pub were all exceptional. The house is beautifully furnished and maintained and has everything a traveller could want, including a regular, working, no-fuss Wi-Fi internet service without complicated instructions and disruptions in transmission service. Excellent! The owner has left detailed instructions about what to see, where to shop, where to eat. One thing we particularly valued was the owner's forethought in carefully labelling all equipment with easy to understand instructions. It made the house completely user-friendly. The bedrooms are a good size and the beds very comfortable. Although two of the bedrooms face the street, there are double windows to reduce any noise. However, we slept very soundly even with the windows open. The location of the house (besides its proximity to the pub) is perfect. We walked down the street for less than a minute and crossed over into the Cathedral precinct. A short walk around the front of the cathedral brings you to the main street of the town. There are a number of good restaurants and pubs, a supermarket in the main street and another one further down at the end of the town. Wells is only a small city but the cathedral and the Medieval Bishop's palace are spectacular and not to be missed. We also visited Bath, Hereford, Glastonbury and Dorchester from Wells, all an easy drive away. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in the house and in the town and hope to return. We will definitely be staying at 7 St Andrew St whenever we visit Wells and will recommend this home to our friends. .

04 Oct 2011

“Lovely cottage with all amenities, stone's throw from the cathedral” Booking and making all the arrangements couldn't have been easier. The cottage was very well decorated and furnished and had everything we could have needed. We appreciated the wine in the fridge too. Even though it was close to a main road, the secondary glazing meant we could hardly hear any traffic. I was so impressed I'm thinking of having some fitted in my own house (and it looked good too). Everything was spotlessly clean. Parking in the pub/restaurant car park opposite was pretty essential and the reciprocal arrangement was that we would eat there a few times. The food was nice but it did feel slightly restrictive. However, overall it was a fair trade.To be fair we never even tried looking for on-street parking as it did seem quite busy. The cottage was in an ideal location for exploring the centre of Wells - the magnificent cathedral, the green, the shops and the gorgeous Bishop's Palace and its tranquil gardens. We also found it to be an ideal hub to explore the rest of the area and visted Bath, Glastonbury, Lyme Regis, Sidmouth and Stonehenge. There is also a great architectural salvage yard on the road to Glastonbury - well worth a look if you like that kind of thing. We had a great holiday here and relaxed a lot.

22 Aug 2011

“Splendid accommodation!” Wells Cottage exceeded our expectations. The accommodation was spotless and extremely well appointed. My husband and I were holidaying with my mother and our two teenaged sons - all of us were impressed with the cottage, and appreciated the TVs/DVDs in every bedroom! The house is ideally situated for the centre of Wells, and we were able to park in the carpark of the Fountains Inn. Unreservedly recommended.

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10 Jul 2011

“Excellent Accomodation” Standard of this accommodation is excellent, spotless, well equipped to a very high standard, the fire in the sitting room is amazing. Location is excellent, just 2 minute walk from Cathedral. The... more

20 Jun 2011

“excellent location clean comfortable cottage with character” A delightful comfortable cottage in a lovely location . Everything provided within the cottage, all good quality and all in working order. Very clean and well designed. Great location for visiting places like Glastonbury ,Wookey Hole & Weston Super Mare. Lovely to be able to walk into the city centre within minutes. We would thoroughly recommended Wells Cottage and would definitely stay there again .

06 Jun 2011

“A lovely little cottage with all the amenities.” Our family met up in this cottage for a family wedding in Wells. The location was spot-on, even though the parking is only on-street, which at times can be limited. The cottage itself is very old, but has been renovated to a high standard, with good quality materials used. The character has been retained, and is comfortably equipped for modern day life, even with WiFi, which was much appreciated by the family. We are really pleased we have stayed here, and would thoroughly recommend it to anyone wanting to stay in Wells.

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05 Jun 2011

“Excellent and well-equipped cottage.” Fantastic cottage and well equipped for all our needs. Lovely atmosphere and close to the centre of the city of Wells. Amazingly clean and comfortable and we would definitely return. Absolutely spotless when we arrived and we couldn't have asked for more. Wells is a gorgeous city and there is plenty to see - Wookie Hole, Cheddar Gorge, Glastonbury Tor, Clarks Outlet Village, Fleet Air Arm Museum and we were also staying when the Bath and West show was on. Loads of good eating places within walking distance of the cottage. The only downside is that there is only on-street parking, but this isn't the fault of the cottage itself!

28 May 2011

“WOW ! we loved it here, Location,comfort, and good value.” We really loved it here, it was so beautifully presented, clean and the beds were really comfortable, and your only a wee walk from the Cathedral. Everytime we thought we needed something we opened a draw and it was there. Very well thought out holiday home, set up to give you the most relaxing holiday. We have stayed in lots of holiday homes around the UK and Europe and thought this was the best yet. Well Done and Thanks!!

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Guestbook for Wells Cottage

"Just to let you know we really enjoyed our week in the cottage. It was very comfortable and well equipped and obvious that a lot of thought has gone into the layout and furnishings....... Many thanks for the wine, milk and marmalade, much appreciated. " Mr. and Mrs J. Creedon, Southampton, March 2011

"Just to let you know that we had a lovely weekend in your cottage. The house was spotless and you had thought of everything! One of the best we have stayed in." Mrs K. Johnson, Bristol, March 2011

"Where at all possible I stay in short term lets as opposed to hotels and I can honestly say this is the best I have ever had the privilege to use. The equipment and finishing of the cottage was second to none and everyone who saw the cottage paid it compliment." Mr. and Mrs. Loosemore,Bridgenorth January 2010.

Rental prices

Prices for group size 6
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
	18 Nov 11	23 Dec 11	400£ 400	0-	0-	Flexible
	23 Dec 11	6 Jan 12	650£ 650	0-	0-	Flexible
Winter	6 Jan 12	30 Mar 12	400£ 400	0-	0-	Flexible
Easter Holiday	30 Mar 12	20 Apr 12	600£ 600	0-	0-	Flexible
Spring	20 Apr 12	4 May 12	400£ 400	0-	0-	Flexible
May Bank Holiday	4 May 12	11 May 12	600£ 600	0-	0-	Flexible
Late Spring	11 May 12	1 Jun 12	450£ 450	0-	0-	Flexible
Spring Bank Holiday	1 Jun 12	8 Jun 12	600£ 600	0-	0-	Flexible
Early Summer	8 Jun 12	6 Jul 12	500£ 500	0-	0-	Flexible
Summer	6 Jul 12	7 Sep 12	700£ 700	0-	0-	1 Week
Early Autumn	7 Sep 12	19 Oct 12	450£ 450	0-	0-	Flexible
Autumn Half term	19 Oct 12	16 Nov 12	600£ 600	0-	0-	Flexible
Late Autumn	16 Nov 12	21 Dec 12	450£ 450	0-	0-	Flexible
Christmas and New Year	21 Dec 12	4 Jan 13	700£ 700	0-	0-	1 Week

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

The property has full gas central heating and the rates include all gas, electricity, linen and towels. All beds will be made ready for your arrival. The property will be fully serviced with a change of towels and linen on a weekly basis for longer stays.

A cot and high chair are available for a small additional charge of £10 per stay.

The property is available for short breaks subject to availability and subject to a minimum rental of £275 – please contact us to discuss.

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2 years listed You are contacting Kathy Johnson Landline +44 0 01372458793 Mobile n/a Languages spoken The owner is based in the United Kingdom and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2009. This cottage has received 11 reviews from previous guests.