Quirky, Spacious House in Medieval Square. Nr Cheddar/Bristol/Bath
Quirky & spacious, the 'Old Angel' in lovely Axbridge enjoys pride of place in a Medieval Square. And offers a best-of-both-worlds location too! Near renowned Cheddar Gorge in the Mendip Hills - an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty - with stunning Somerset countryside on the doorstep it's also in easy reach of three great UK cities: Bristol, Bath & little Wells.
With wood-burners, arty charm and a large rambling 'secret' garden, it's a home-from-home house, loved by guests for relaxing friend & family get-together's. Airport, coast, culture & heritage sites all nearby.
A Listed house which combines a sense of history with contemporary comfort, the Old Angel is artisan and eclectic in style - flagstone & wood floors, old fireplace or two, scattering of beams, up-cycled furniture, vintage & arty decor.
With a Mediterranean style courtyard for al fresco dining/BBQ area, there's plenty of outdoor space to relax in. And hidden away from the house, with steps leading up, there's a large & secluded 'secret garden' with several terraces. (En route, you'll go past the Little Angel, a small annexe at the rear of house. Very occasionally a working wildlife photographer friend may stay there. It has its own separate entrance & won't impact on your privacy.) The entire rambling garden & courtyard is exclusively yours to enjoy. Please note: not suitable for unsupervised youngsters.
Spread over three storeys - with 5 bedrooms on each of the first and top floors and an upstairs lounge - the flexible accommodation happily suits either small or larger numbers of guests.
FIRST FLOOR: Upstairs living room with wood-burner, overlooking the Square Spacious King size bedroom/ en-suite bathroom (freestanding bath) Queen size bedroom Large wet room with 'rain' shower
TOP FLOOR: Very large Super King size bedroom overlooking Square Twin bedroom with 'Zip & Link' bed options: as 2 singles or 1 Super King Single bedroom Bathroom - sunken bath. Enjoy a candlelit bath with a Mendip view!
We'd like the house to feel like home-from-home. With a fully equipped kitchen, gas hob/fan oven, dishwasher, microwave, washing machine, fridge & freezer it's well suited for self-catering.
Eating out is also an easy option. Axbridge itself has two good food-serving pubs and charming tearoom. There's a huge variety of restaurants, cafe's and eateries throughout the area: from great fish & chips to Michelin rated inns.
Not to mention those famous cream teas, Farmers' Markets, cider tasting farms & character rural pubs!
GUEST ACCESS Entrance is directly off The Square. You can park, unload, receive food deliveries right outside.
The large secluded 'hidden' back garden is accessed by private alleyway - past the Little Angel apartment at the rear of the house. (A friend may occasionally stay- separate entrance via alleyway).
THE AREA Axbridge offers a real 'has-it-all' location.
Landscape-rich countryside: the Mendips, Somerset Levels, gorges, caves, coastline. A wonderful base to explore the great outdoors for walkers, cyclists, climbers, photographers.
Cheddar reservoir & national SUSTRANS cycleway, the 8 miles Strawberry Line track also right on the doorstep.
And there's easy access to great cities, culture & buzz:
- Vibrant Bristol, 19miles/half an hour away
- Georgian Bath. A beautiful drive up Cheddar Gorge and over the Mendips
- Charming Wells, the UK's smallest city: Cathedral, Bishop's Palace and twice-weekly markets
- Quirky Glastonbury with its famous Tor, Abbey ruins & Chalice Well
- The natural wonders of Cheddar Gorge & Wookey Hole Caves
- Stonehenge, Exeter & Cardiff are do-able day trips
- Bristol International Airport 9 miles
ON THE DOORSTEP: Two friendly Axbridge pubs/restaurant, all serve meals Charming tearoom: breakfast, lunch, cream teas Co-op shop open early to 10pm King John's Hunting Lodge (National trust Museum) Local Reservoir popular for walks/jogging Monthly Saturday Farmers market in Square Weekly Sunday Cheddar car boot/flea market
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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Sorry, no parties, loud music, late night noise
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
About the area
Axbridge
Located in Axbridge, this holiday home is in a rural area. International Helicopter Museum and Time Machine Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Cheddar Crazy Golf and Mendip Activity Centre. Travelling with kids? Consider The Cheddar Gorge Cheese Co., or check out an event or a game at Optima Stadium. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and ecotours nearby.
Cabot Circus Shopping Centre - 44 min drive - 39.7 km
Longleat Safari and Adventure Park - 60 min drive - 63.6 km
Getting around
Highbridge & Burnham Station - 18 min drive
Bristol International Airport (BRS) - 21 min drive
Restaurants
Woodborough Inn - 5 min drive
McDonald's - 10 min drive
Starbucks - 15 min drive
Coach House - 12 min drive
The George - 10 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Quirky, Spacious House in Medieval Square. Nr Cheddar/Bristol/Bath pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Quirky, Spacious House in Medieval Square. Nr Cheddar/Bristol/Bath ?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Quirky, Spacious House in Medieval Square. Nr Cheddar/Bristol/Bath ?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Quirky, Spacious House in Medieval Square. Nr Cheddar/Bristol/Bath ?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Quirky, Spacious House in Medieval Square. Nr Cheddar/Bristol/Bath located?
This family-friendly Axbridge holiday home is located in a rural location, within 1 mi (2 km) of King John's Hunting Lodge and Mendip Hills. Cheddar Crazy Golf and The Cheddar Gorge Cheese Co. are also within 3 miles (5 km).
About the host
Hosted by Marianne
Marianne & Simon Garden Lovers of all the good things in life ! Countryside & big open skies, culture & city buzz, environment, art, old buildings and upcycling, wine & good company.
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