Bed And Breakfast in Batcombe

Classed as grade II* by the Department of the Environment, various features are singled out as being of special interest – the original Mendip lead drainpipes at the front carry the crest of the original owners and the year of completion, 1732. The walls and pillars with urns topping them which formed the entrance of the old gardens are also singled out for specific mention. Stone for the construction of the 4ft thick "rubble" walls was taken from an outcrop in what is now the garden or, to put it differently, the house was probably built where the stone was to reduce haulage by slow and primitive methods. A small spring rises under the cellar of Bowlish House and links up with an underground stream routed diagonally across the cellar floor just under the old flagstones. Thus the temperature of the large cellars is more constant than otherwise and varies by no more than 2 or 3 degrees either side of the ideal 50 ºF. Originally built by a prosperous clothier, one of several who built large houses along the valley of the river Sheppey. Ownership passed to the Anglo Bavarian Brewery of Shepton Mallet about the mid 1800’s at which time the "new" Wells Road, passing through part of Bowlish House property, took off part of the ‘factory’ rooms. For eighty years, successive brewery managers (a more senior position than current usage of the word would indicate) lived at Bowlish House. After the closure of the brewery in 1920 the house was bought by the Somerset Brick and Tile Company and the Youngman family occupied Bowlish House until the death of Harold Youngman in 1954. At this time the house passed to private ownership and began its latest phase as first, a hotel and subsequently a restaurant. Both the interior and exterior of Bowlish House were repaired by Stephen Clark (of Clarks Shoes) who, in 1964, bought the property and spent a very considerable sum of money in major restoration work. We are going through a restoration program on the interior of the building, creating a natural blend of Georgian architecture and colour schemes with contemporary art providing truly stylish yet charming surroundings where everyone is made welcome. As part of our four year restoration project here at Bowlish House, we hope that you enjoy your visit and welcome any comments on the changes already made and planned. The whole hotel is non-smoking and any guest found to have been smoking in their room after departure will incur a penalty of £300 against the card used to secure the booking.

Manor Farm is a stunning fully renovated 15th century Mendip home, bursting with exciting and unusual period features - specially featured in several magazines. Luxury yet relaxed atmosphere. All rooms en suite. Private wing available for romantic breaks. Family Room. Breakfast served ANY time to suit guests. Self-catering apartment also available. Residents Drawing Room with open fire, huge Games Room (slate bed pool/snooker, darts, DVD, widescreen TV, PS2, lego etc), walled garden with BBQ, boules, croquet, swing. Children most welcome. Open all year. Latest arrival 930pm. Manor Farm is situated high up on the glorious Mendip Hills just 2 miles from central Wells and easy access to Bath, Bristol, Cheddar, Longleat, Glastonbury, Wookey Hole. Many local attractions to suit all ages and pockets. Fantastic local pub/restaurant 1 mile. PLEASE NOTE WE NOW HAVE A SUPER CHARACTER APARTMENT CONVERTED FROM THE 18TH CENTURY DAIRY. COSY BUT SPACIOUS, THIS HAS A LARGE DOUBLE BEDROOM (EN SUITE), FULLY FITTED KITCHEN, LOUNGE/DINER. BEAUTIFULLY FURNISHED. EXPOSED BEAMS. PEACEFUL, PARKING, SMALL PATIO WITH BBQ. 3 night minimum stay please. B&B: 2 night minimum stay over weekends and high season (Easter thro to 1 October)

The Kings Arms, a unique15th century coaching inn, once owned by the Babycham family a perfect place to stay on your journey from Stonehenge to Glastonbury. A crossing point between Avebury Stone Circles and Wells Cathederal. Close to Longleat Safari Park, Cheddar Gorge, Wookey Hole, and Clarkes Village very near to the Royal Bath and West Showground. Known as "The Dusthole" by locals it is set in an idyllic corner of Somerset on the outskirts of Shepton Mallet standing in a muddle of weavers cottages and manor houses 15 miles from Bath and Bristol. Unchanged but modernised, the ideal English country inn.We are just off the ancient Fosse Way. During the winter you can enjoy fine in house produced food and drink in front of a roaring log fire, whereas on balmy sunny summer days you might decide to go al fresco under a thatched umbrella on our patio or in the tranquility of our secluded picturesque suntrapped gardens!

RelaxInnz The Highwayman Inn in Shepton Mallet with its scenic views of the Mendip Hills has 14 newly refurbished en-suite rooms featuring multichannel TV, a hospitality tray offering tea/ coffee and also internet access. Alongside the restaurant, providing traditional food, is a real ale bar and pool table. Located just of the A367 / A37, The Highwayman welcomes groups, families and individuals and is ideally situated for visiting the historic cities of Bristol and Bath with other attractions close by such as the Longleat Estate, Bath and West Showground, Wookey Hole Caves and the East Somerset Railway. The Highwayman prides itself on its service and friendly, hospitable environment. Please note that your card will be debited for the full amount of your stay 48 hours prior to arrival.

Welcome to our beautiful 17th Century Grade 11* Listed house, situated off the A37 between Bath, Bristol and Wells on the edge of the Mendip Hills, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The Old Parsonage is very conveniently placed for both the business traveller and tourist visiting the West Country. We can easily be reached by public transport and there is ample private off street parking. The Old Parsonage was built in the 1680’s and was owned by The Duchy of Cornwall for over 200 years. It retains many of its beautiful period features including wooden panelling, shutters, period open fireplaces and a wonderful original 17th Century staircase. Rooms have an interesting collection of antique furniture and beautiful chandeliers combined with modern facilities to make your stay very comfortable and relaxing. Comments from our visitors book: “Wonderful hospitality! Great breakfast, comfortable and clean room.” “Wonderful place, great food” “We hope to visit again soon. Wonderful home and perfect breakfast.” “A lovely place and fantastic breakfast – thank you!” We have five beautifully decorated guest bedrooms, three in the house and two self catering studios in our private courtyard. All rooms have tea/coffee making facilities and TV & WiFi. Guest have their own large sitting room and can enjoy a freshly cooked traditional English breakfast with home-made bread and jam in the beautiful beamed dining room. We also run The Natural Beauty Clinic in the courtyard offering beauty treatments and a range of Organic beauty products. All accommodation is no smoking but we have a covered smoking area in the courtyard.

A 15th Century Coaching Inn offering 15 en-suite bedrooms, conference facilities for up to 150, extensive brasserie menu and separate restaurant.Ample parking is available.Dating from the 15th Century the hotel occupies a very desirable position in the heart of the medieval City of Wells. Located at the entrance to the Cathedral Green and just yards away from the ancient Market Place, the hotel is the ideal gateway for exploring Historic Wells and the surrounding areas of beauty and interest.The acclaimed bedrooms at the hotel are all individually decorated whilst still featuring some of the more interesting, older aspects of the building. Some of the modern "necessities" such as hairdryer, trouser press, tea/coffee trays, TV and direct dial telephone come as standard in the rooms. The bedrooms are situated to the rear of the hotel giving you peace and quite yet still being in the heart of Englands smallest city. FREE WIFI in all Public Areas and Bedrooms

The Bear Inn is a traditional pub in the small town of Street in Somerset. The inn boasts a spacious interior filled with cosy corners and a large garden and terrace to enjoy in the summer months. Food is served all day and our traditional menu and daily food offers mean you can be assured of great quality and value at every visit. Street was a small farming community until the mid 19th century when Cyrus Clark set up his shoe factory and built housing and leisure facilities to provide for his workers. Now, the manufacturing arm has moved abroad and the old workshops have been turned into a retail village offering designer and high street clothes at outlet prices. The town is located in a rural area, less than 2 miles from Glastonbury and only 10 minutes from the M5. Our accommodation consists of 24 comfortable and spacious rooms situated either above the pub or in our neighbouring cottages. We are located a minute’s walk from the retail village at the edge of the town.

Set in beautiful countryside looking out over private lakes just 10 miles from Bristol, Bath, Wells - 8 miles from Bristol Airport. A small country hotel, family run. Classified as a "3 star small hotel" by the AA. Excellent quality food using fresh local produce where available, fully licenced with outdoor activities such as fly fishing, clay pigeon shooting, target golf available.

Set in tranquil countryside, this small, charming hotel has a Mediterranean ambiance and boasts spectacular open views across to the Mendip Hills and the famous Glastonbury Tor. Built around a suntrap courtyard, this family-run hotel is situated in the village of Coxley, just 1.5 miles from the historic city of Wells, in the South Western part of England, great for exploring the many local tourist attractions and countryside. It features a fully-heated outdoor pool (open from late spring through to the end of summer) and a cosy lounge bar for you to relax in after a long day. Located on the A39, just outside of Wells, Somerset, Coxley Vineyard Hotel provides a relaxed environment complimented by a central location for both business and leisure travellers, easily accessible and with ample on site parking. Most of the rooms are on the ground floor of the hotel and all of them are comfortable, spacious and well appointed and all have ensuite bathrooms, with tea/coffee making facilities, hairdryer, complimentary wi-fi access, and a laundry service is also available. All of our rooms are also available for single occupancy and 4 of the rooms can also be changed to accommodate twin or triple occupancy (with one double bed and one standard single bed). Please check availability with the hotel for twin/triple occupancy, prior to making your reservation. Please note that triple occupancy incurs a supplemental fee of £15. The hotel’s spacious restaurant is open 7 days a week, serving superbly prepared table dhote menus for both lunch and dinner. The best local produce is used, and this is complimented by an extensive wine list. Or, in summer, you may choose to dine in the open air in our attractive courtyards. The restaurant is open daily for the use of both residents and non-residents. If you wish to dine in the restaurant during your stay, then please contact the hotel in advance to enquire about availability The hotel is also a popular venue for weddings, functions and conferences. The function room is able to accommodate up to 110 people for a seated meal, and exclusive use of the hotel from the day through to the evening for the duration of your event is offered. Please contact the hotel for further information

Set in the Somerset countryside but close to Bath, Glastonbury and Wells. These beautifully renovated farm buildings and Georgian house provide contemporary individually styled bedrooms and impressive en-suite bathrooms with a range of luxurious extras. TV in every room and romantic packages available. Guest lounge, outdoor seating area and off-road parking are provided. A warm friendly welcome and genuine hospitality is provided from the owners who serve wonderful farm breakfasts from an extensive menu in the conservatory where guests can enjoy far reaching views of the local countryside. Romantic packages and Swedish massage are offerred to make guests feel really pampered.

This year, celebrating 25 years of welcoming people to our home on the Somerset Levels. New, large, Riverside Suites with en-suite wet rooms, 22" colour TV/DVD, refrigeration and riverside patios over looking meadows and garden. Comfortable, farmhouse en-suite rooms continue to be available as described. Hedwig, our barn owl , successfully reared two owlets in the farmhouse chimney. Guests had the pleasure of watching her going back and forth in the evenings with “dinner” and watching the young on TV. Fishing commenced mid June with plenty of healthy activity still expected in the river until mid March. Starling roosts are just beginning, small flocks have already been seen. Westhay Reserve only minutes away, Shapwick Heath about 10mins. Europe’s Biggest Illuminated Carnival begins 6th Nov and concludes 16th Nov. Limited availability.1st – 19th Dec inc. Traditionally trimmed for Xmas and offering our popular, candlelight breakfasts. NATIONAL AWARD WINNING FARMHOUSE ACCOMMODATION New Garden Dining room opened mid summer.3 course breakfast with large selection of fruit, home grown tomatoes and local produce. Home-made bread. 24 Hour access. Family pets:- 2 Golden retrievers, 2 moggies. Cycling and walking routes available and lock-up for bicycles. River frontage and local info on fishing available from Wells petshop. Situated on the somerset levels and close to Nature Reserve. Village Inn close by for evening meals. England for Excellence SW Winner 2001/2. Finalist AA Accessible Hotel of the Year 2001/2/3. Visit Britain. 4 Star Gold Award. 2001/2/3/4/5/6/7/8. AA 4 Gold Star Award, Top10%. 2006/7/8. Winner Mendip and county winner Somerset for Accessible Accommodation 2008. We could give you more accolades but thats not what we are about. Lets just say, were here doing what we love do!

The Holcombe Country Inn offers accommodation in a restful Country Inn. Enjoy relaxing evenings watching the sun setting over the nearby Downside Abbey. Visit the local area including Bath, Bristol and Wells and return for a stunning evening meal in our restaurant.

This fantastic Inn is located in the Somerset village of North Cadbury. The attractive village of North Cadbury is set amidst orchards and contains many stone built cottages, the handsome Elizabethan Cadbury Court and fine collegiate church built in 1470 with splendid bench end carvings dating from 1538.

RelaxInnz Radstock Hotel built in the 18th century is a traditional coaching inn full of original features which boasts 6 delightful ensuite bedrooms freeview TV, hair dryers and ironing facilities. The Radstock also has a large car park free for residents, a large restaurant, traditional bar and also a sports bar featuring live sporting events, a pool table, and a skittle alley. The hotel is close to the M4 and within easy reach of Bristol, Bristol Airport and historic Bath. Whether for an overnight business trip, training or simply a relaxing break away, the Radstock offers value for money and extends a warm welcome. Latest check in time is 11pm.

Nestling in the Mendip Hills, just one mile from the centre of Wells and surrounded by 13 acres of parkland, Beryl offers elegant reception rooms and luxury guest accommdation. The epitome of country house living - a warm welcome is assured.A choice of outstanding restaurants and country pubs close by.

A grand Jacobean style mansion hotel, Millers at Glencot House features 15 individually designed bedrooms, filled with exotic antiques and ancient curiosities; Miller’s successfully combines vintage luxury with relaxed intimacy. The aptly named Riverview Restaurant overlooks the gorgeous River Axe as it meanders through the extensive gardens and is the perfect setting in which to enjoy classic British cuisine with a contemporary twist. There are also Private Dining Rooms for up to 14 people. The gardens at Miller’s are a major attraction in their own right and can be viewed whilst taking the extremely popular Tea on the Terrace.. Other pastimes and facilities include croquet, billiards, and private fishing. The hotel even has its own cinema and its own cricket pitch! Beware – Glencot House is likely to capture your heart! Nearby we have the beautiful Cathedral City of Wells, the famous Wookey Hole Caves, the spectactular Cheddar Gorge, Glastonbury a town of Myths and legends and Longleat gardens.

THE SPARKFORD INN IS LOCATED IN THE CENTRE OF SPARKFORD VILLAGE,JUST OFF THE A303,THE GATEWAY TO THE WEST COUNTRY!WE OFFER A WARM,FRIENDLY WELCOME IN OUR CHARACTER BARS AND RESTAURANT.OUR EN SUITE BEDROOMS PROVIDE VERY COMFORTABLE ACCOMMODATION.THE SPARKFORD INN IS CLOSE TO THE HAYNES MOTOR MUSEUM OF CLASSIC AND VETERAN CARS,AND TO THE INTERNATIONALLY RENOWNED FLEET AIR ARM MUSEUM.

Holbrook House is a traditional Country House Hotel, set in seventeen acres of beautiful parkland and gardens. Boasting an award winning restaurant, luxury accommodation and a fully equipped Spa, Holbrook is the perfect place for a relaxing break. All located within easy reach of the A303 and just outside the racing town of Wincanton in Somerset.Stimulate, Mind, Body and Soul in Holbrooks tranquil surroundings.Discover the benefits of a club that lets you unwind and be pampered. Our approach to health and fitness sets Holbrook apart from the average fitness club.A team of friendly, professional staff. A state-of-the-art fitness suite with a range of cardio-vascular and resistance equipment, free weights and cardio-theatre.Heated indoor swimming pool, spa, sauna and steam room.

We re-opened in January, having been completely refurbished to a very high standard. We have 7 bed and breakfast rooms, all modern, with spacious en-suite bathrooms, tea and coffee making faciltiies, Wi-fi access in all of the bedrooms. We have achieved a 4 Star AA rating for our accommodation.

A 15th century country town hotel at the centre of historic Castle Cary,nestling in the hills of South Somerset.Two bars, the George Bar with an original inglenook fireplace and the snug for non smokers, offer bar meals with tasty chefs specials and a selection of real ales.The elegent panelled restaurant provides a relaxed atmosphere in which to enjoy food from the a la carte menu and a good bottle of wine.Each of the 14 bedrooms are individually decorated and are fully ensuite.