Guests say
Orchard Barn receives high praise for its immaculate cleanliness, peaceful rural setting, and welcoming hosts. Guests appreciate the spacious, well-equipped cottage, comfortable beds, and thoughtful touches such as a welcome basket. The location is ideal for exploring Somerset’s attractions and nature reserves. Wildlife sightings and local pubs add to the charm. Minor suggestions include improvements to mattresses, towels, and bathroom mirrors, but these do not detract from the overwhelmingly positive experience. The property is highly recommended for a relaxing countryside retreat.
Cleanliness is consistently highlighted, with multiple guests describing the cottage as spotlessly clean, immaculately maintained, and well-presented. Only one mention of cobwebs and spiders was quickly resolved, indicating a very high standard overall.
The location is frequently praised for its tranquillity and proximity to nature reserves, Glastonbury, Wells, and other attractions. Guests value the peaceful countryside setting and convenient access to local pubs and wildlife areas.
Guests generally find the cottage comfortable, with positive comments on the beds, bedding, and spaciousness. A few minor issues were noted, such as a less comfortable mattress and small towels, but these were exceptions rather than the rule.
The cottage is described as well-equipped, with all necessary amenities, ample parking, and a cosy log burner. Suggestions for improvement include adding hand soap, shaving mirrors, and larger towels, but overall facilities are highly rated.
Guests frequently mention the warm welcome from hosts and the thoughtful gesture of a welcome basket. While these gifts are appreciated, it should be noted that such extras are not guaranteed for every stay.
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
Reviews (16)
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Jules Jackson
Lesley and Steve were very responsive hosts. They were available for any problems that came up and solved them straight away. We had a lovely week in this cottage. It was lovely to see all the wildlife in the gardens particularly the robins and the squirrels all called Colin. The Bird is the nearest pub and we had a lovely meal there. Would definitely recommend.
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Confirmed Guest
Lovely barn conversion, well equipped, convenient for Glastonbury and Cheddar Gorge. There were a few cobwebs and spiders on arrival but the vacuum cleaner soon sorted it out. Enjoyed our stay very much.
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Janet Porter
The cottage was beautiful and well maintained with all amenities. There was ample parking, outside seating and a nice welcome basket. The bedrooms were a good size and comfortable. We only had two slight problems. Firstly, the towels were not very big and secondly, the internet kept dropping off. The village of Meare is quite small. Although there is a pub, The Bird, in the next village it is about a mile away along a busy country road with no pavement. The food there is excellent and worth visiting. Otherwise Glastonbury has some nice eateries. We were particularly taken with The Queen of Cups. As for The George and Pilgrims - avoid!