10/10 Excellent
Lucy H.
24 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing weekend away
Lucy H.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Entire home
A beautiful home set in 11 acres of grounds, overlooking the Mendip Hills.
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
9 bedrooms5+ bathroomsSleeps 23
Popular amenities
Explore the area
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- Cheddar Gorge21 min drive
- Noah's Ark Zoo Farm22 min drive
- University of Bristol22 min drive
- Bristol (BRS-Bristol Intl.)9 min drive
Rooms & beds
9 bedrooms (sleeps 23)
Blagdon
1 Double Bed
Burrington
1 Double Bed
Churchill
1 Double Bed
Cowslip
1 King Bed
Langford
1 Double Bed
Redhill
1 Double Bed
Rickford
1 Double Bed
Rowberrow
1 Double Bed
Yeo
1 Double Bed
5 bathrooms, 3 half bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 3
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 4
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
En suite
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Ground floor Gents toilet
Toilet
Ground floor toilet
Toilet
Ground floor Toilet with baby change
Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
A beautiful home set in 11 acres of grounds, overlooking the Mendip Hills.
Barley Wood is a historic house full of character and charm. Built in 1801 for the social reformer and authoress Hannah More. Later Barley Wood was home to the Wills Family-Bristol Tobacconists. Now part of the YMCA Dulverton group and used to create income for charity, we host many events and group holiday rentals.
The house is set within 11 acres of gardens and woodland with stunning views across the Mendip Hills.
With nine large bedrooms and five main bathrooms there is plenty of room for the whole family! The house also boasts two large rooms for events/group dining, a reception/lounge area with an open fire and piano and a domestic kitchen stocked with all the essentials. An additional three toilets are located on the ground floor. All rooms are doubles however we can add an additional five single camp beds for children and travel cots if required.
On site parking, lots of outdoor space and a BBQ are located at the venue.
We are happy to recommend local restaurants, pubs and places to visit or help to arrange chefs to cater at Barley Wood.
The house is set within 11 acres of gardens and woodland with stunning views across the Mendip Hills.
With nine large bedrooms and five main bathrooms there is plenty of room for the whole family! The house also boasts two large rooms for events/group dining, a reception/lounge area with an open fire and piano and a domestic kitchen stocked with all the essentials. An additional three toilets are located on the ground floor. All rooms are doubles however we can add an additional five single camp beds for children and travel cots if required.
On site parking, lots of outdoor space and a BBQ are located at the venue.
We are happy to recommend local restaurants, pubs and places to visit or help to arrange chefs to cater at Barley Wood.
Property manager
Zachary Mills
Languages
English
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Amenities
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Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
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House Rules
Check in after 1:00 PM
Check out before 1:00 PM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
Events allowed
By prior arrangement. Additional fee may apply.
Pets
Pets allowed
Well behaved dogs are welcome but not on the beds.
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events are allowed on site
Note from host: By prior arrangement. Additional fee may apply.
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
We should mention
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
About the area
Bristol
Located in Wrington, a neighbourhood in Bristol, this holiday home is in a rural area. Cheddar Gorge and Mendip Hills reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include The Cheddar Gorge Cheese Co. and Cheddar Crazy Golf. Consider O2 Academy for a night out or The Clifton Arcade if you're travelling with kids. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including winery tours.
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What's nearby
- Ashton Gate Stadium - 18 min drive - 16.9 km
- Cheddar Gorge - 21 min drive - 21.6 km
- Noah's Ark Zoo Farm - 22 min drive - 14.7 km
- University of Bristol - 22 min drive - 19.6 km
- Cabot Circus Shopping Centre - 24 min drive - 20.2 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Tortilla - 8 min drive
- Caffè Ritazza, Bristol - 8 min drive
- Cadbury Garden Centre, part of the Blue Diamond Group - 11 min drive
- The Plough Inn - 11 min drive
- Marco Pierre White Steakhouse Bar & Grill - 12 min drive
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Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Annabel C.
6 Mar 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had the BEST time
Annabel C.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Maureen H.
17 Jan 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Utter perfection!
Maureen H.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
10/10 Excellent
Kirstie-Ann M.
17 Apr 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect celebration house
Kirstie-Ann M.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Diana J.
14 Nov 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
An amazingly beautiful, comfortable house. The best weekend ever
Diana J.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
10/10 Excellent
Laura S.
6 Mar 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stunning
Laura S.
10/10 Excellent
Emily S.
24 Feb 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing property!
Emily S.
10/10 Excellent
Andrew S.
10 Feb 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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Andrew S.
About the host
Hosted by Zachary Mills
The House is owned by the YMCA Dulverton Group which is a registered charity. We are a social enterprise business, working to provide funds to house young people across Somerset and Devon. We regularly host weddings, conferences and group stays.
Why they chose this property
Barley Wood is a unique house full of character and charm.
We offer a "home from home" with plenty of house and grounds for the group to use and enjoy. The house has been lovingly restored and boasts many original features including open fireplaces. Your booking profit goes straight to charity and helps a number of disadvantaged young adults to improve their current housing and work situation. Thank you!
We offer a "home from home" with plenty of house and grounds for the group to use and enjoy. The house has been lovingly restored and boasts many original features including open fireplaces. Your booking profit goes straight to charity and helps a number of disadvantaged young adults to improve their current housing and work situation. Thank you!
What makes this property unique
We have eleven acres of grounds including woodland and a pond. Large function rooms are perfect for group dining and all our rooms are spacious and can have additional children's beds added. All the bathrooms feature freestanding roll top baths and showers, towels and shower gel provided.
We are licensed for wedding ceremonies and can arrange this is required. Parties are allowed by prior agreement and we have a music license until midnight.
We are licensed for wedding ceremonies and can arrange this is required. Parties are allowed by prior agreement and we have a music license until midnight.
Languages:
English
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