A beautiful home set in 11 acres of grounds, overlooking the Mendip Hills.

9 bedrooms5+ bathroomsSleeps 23

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Check out the area

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Bristol (BRS-Bristol Intl.)7 min drive
Ashton Gate Stadium17 min drive
Noah's Ark Zoo Farm19 min drive
Cheddar Gorge19 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

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.

Property manager

Lauren Easterbrook

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Fireplace

Pet-friendly

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

Noise must be minimal after 9pm outside Music off by midnight - deposits may be lost if later events only by prior arrangement - fee's may apply.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

This holiday home is located in Wrington, a neighbourhood in Bristol, and 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. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Ashton Gate Stadium or UK Bungee Club Bristol. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including winery tours.

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What's nearby

Ashton Gate Stadium - 17 min drive
Noah's Ark Zoo Farm - 19 min drive
Cheddar Gorge - 19 min drive
University of Bristol - 20 min drive
Cabot Circus Shopping Centre - 24 min drive

Getting around

Yatton Station - 13 min drive
Bristol International Airport (BRS) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

Brigg & Stow - 8 min drive
Cabin Bar - 8 min drive
Caffè Ritazza, Bristol - 8 min drive
Cadbury Garden Centre, part of the Blue Diamond Group - 11 min drive
Subway - 9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A beautiful home set in 11 acres of grounds, overlooking the Mendip Hills. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at A beautiful home set in 11 acres of grounds, overlooking the Mendip Hills.?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A beautiful home set in 11 acres of grounds, overlooking the Mendip Hills.?

Checkout is at 1:00 PM.

Where is A beautiful home set in 11 acres of grounds, overlooking the Mendip Hills. located?

Located in Wrington, this holiday home is 3 mi (4.8 km) from Mendip Hills and within 6 miles (10 km) of Mendip Spring Golf and Country Club and Chew Valley. Frenchay Village Museum and Chew Valley Lake are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Kirstie-Ann M.

17 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect celebration house

We had a wonderful stay here which far surpassed expectations. Every room in the property was lovely and there was plenty of space for 17 adults. There were plenty of very spacious bathrooms. The large hall was a particular highlight as an event space. The kitchen was small but well equipped enough to feed 17 over the weekend and the dishwasher much appreciated. Would certainly return for a celebration weekend in future.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Annabel C.

6 Mar 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We had the BEST time

Facilities were great, lovely and clean. Contact before was brilliant they couldn’t have been more accommodating. Will definitely come again!!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 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

We would definitely recommend this wonderful place to stay in. The owners and manager Lauren, were so helpful and couldn’t have prepared the house better for our stay. We had such a memorable weekend. The weather helped and we were also able to make use of the stunning extensive grounds. Thankyou.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Laura S.

6 Mar 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stunning

An absolutely beautiful property which is even bigger than you can imagine from the pictures. We were a group of six families and the house had more than enough space for all the adults and children. The grounds were beautiful with unbelievable views. Holly was a superb host. She stayed late to ensure we had everything we needed and was so friendly and thoughtful. We had a fantastic stay and will definitely be back! Then only improvement would be a dishwasher... With 19 of us there was a lot of washing up to do!

10/10 Excellent

Emily S.

24 Feb 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing property!

What a success! The staff, house and grounds of this house exceeded all our expectations. Thank you very much and we hope to visit again in the future.

About the host

Hosted by Lauren Easterbrook

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!

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.