Guests say
Orchard Barn receives high praise for its immaculate cleanliness, peaceful rural setting, and welcoming hosts. Guests appreciate the spacious, well-equipped accommodation and its ideal location for exploring Somerset’s attractions and nature reserves. The property is described as comfortable and beautifully furnished, with thoughtful touches such as a welcome basket noted by several visitors. Minor suggestions include improvements to the bathroom mirrors and mattress comfort, but overall, guests highly recommend Orchard Barn for a relaxing countryside retreat.
Multiple reviews highlight the property as spotlessly clean and immaculately maintained, with no negative comments regarding cleanliness.
Guests consistently praise the peaceful rural location, noting its convenience for exploring Glastonbury, Wells, nature reserves, and local attractions.
The cottage is described as spacious, comfortable, and well-furnished, with comfortable beds mentioned. One guest noted a mattress could be improved, but overall comfort is rated highly.
Reviews mention the property is well-equipped, with a log burner, parking, and all necessary amenities. Minor suggestions include adding hand soap dispensers and improved bathroom mirrors.
Guests frequently mention a welcome basket and personal greetings from the hosts, adding a warm touch to their stay. Please note that such gifts are not guaranteed for every booking.
About this property
Discover Somerset from this character barn conversion, with many attractions including the Cheddar Gorge, Wells Cathedral and Glastonbury.. Step to entrance (3 steps from side entrance).
All on the
Ground Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: Freeview TV, Woodburner
Dining area.
Kitchen area: Electric Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Dishwasher
Utility Room: Freezer, Washing Machine
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Toilet
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Toilet
Separate Toilet..
Electric central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial fuel for wood burner included, remainder available locally. Welcome pack. Lawned garden with patio and garden furniture. Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking. Please note: Couples and family bookings only.. This single-storey converted barn lies in the grounds of the owners’ home. Set back from the road passing through the village, it truly feels rural surrounded by countryside, and is a stylish and luxurious base from which to explore the area. Great care and attention has been lavished on restoring and decorating the barn, with reclaimed floorboards throughout and some original stone walls kept intact. The secluded and private outside seating area overlooks the field beyond. The village of Meare is set on the beautiful Somerset Levels, by the River Brue. It is 3 miles west of Glastonbury and 10 miles from Wells, England’s smallest city. The area is famous for its nature reserves, a favourite of walkers and birdwatchers. Many people come here to watch the murmuration of starlings from autumn to spring. Both bitterns and otters have been successfully reintroduced onto the Ham Wall Reserve. Nearby Glastonbury has many visitor attractions, from the tor to the abbey, the array of individual shops with spiritual themes, and the annual music festival a few miles outside the town. The city of Wells has a magnificent cathedral with a 13th-century working clock, the cobbled medieval street and the Bishop’s Palace, as well as a lively weekly market in its cobbled square. Also, visit Cheddar Gorge and the caves at Wookey Hole and Clark’s retail village at Street. The cities of Bath and Bristol are within an easy drive, as is the county town of Taunton. The coastal resorts of west Somerset and north Devon can be reached within an hour. Shop, pub and restaurant ½ mile.
Free WiFi
Families or couples only.
Holidaymakers only.
Nearby points of interest
- Cheddar Gorge Caves
- Fleet Air Arm Museum
- Haynes International Motor Museum
Reviews (11)
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Confirmed Guest
Great stay at this cottage. Location is ideal for nature reserves and Glastonbury, Wells etc. and the cider farm at Mudgley!! Farm shop up the road. Lovely pub 15 minutes walk away with great food. The cottage has everything you need and set in lovely grounds with plenty of wildlife. Owner greeted us and gave us useful local information. Would definitely recommend a stay here and we hope to visit again.
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Vanessa and John
We had a lovely week staying at Orchard Barn. It was very clean, comfortable and well equipped. The owners were very helpful. Well situated for exploring Glastonbury, Wells and the several nature reserves which are nearby
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Confirmed Guest
We had a good stay in Orchard Barn. It was , as other reviews have said, very clean. A lovely welcome hamper was waiting for us. The barn is spacious, open plan with a log burner. We appreciated this very much during the recent November cold snap. Lesley and Steve were both very kind and helpful during our stay. We chose here as it’s close to the RSBP sites where we were able to experience the wonder of starling Murmurations most evenings. We also enjoyed a concert at beautiful Wells Cathedral, browsing in Glastonbury and Street , Cheddar Gorge and visiting nearby National Trust Lytes Cary Manor.