In peaceful rural location within walking distance of lovely pub, near Bath.

9.8

Outstanding(235 Reviews)

Cottage in Mendip District

4 guests · 2 bedrooms · 1 bath

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

About this cottage rental

Poppies is a 17th century stone cottage. It is situated in the grounds of the owner’s property in the conservation area of Hinton Blewett. The cottage enjoys views across open countryside and has been thoughtfully restored with the environment in mind.The heating and hot water are provided by an air source heat pump and solar thermal. It is an easy walk up to the village pub, which is highly rated by guests. The Chew Valley lake is a 10 minute drive, where you can enjoy bird-watching, walking and fishing. The Salt and Malt is an award-winning fish and chip restaurant overlooking the lake.
The accommodation offers two bedrooms: a main bedroom with superking-size bed which can be converted to twin beds on request and a smaller double bedroom. Bathroom: with a roll-top bath and overhead shower plus WC. Separate WC on the ground floor. Sitting room with flagstone floor (and rug), sofa and armchairs, feature fireplace and wood-burner and smart TV. The kitchen (with hand-built solid wood units) /diner has a flagstone floor, electric oven, fridge/freezer and microwave oven. There is a utility room with washing machine and electric airer. Outside there is a gravelled courtyard with a paved seating area in front of the cottage, flowerbeds and a bench in the corner which catches the afternoon sun. Amenities: parking for two cars in courtyard.

Amenities

Pets allowed

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Family friendly

Map of Mendip District

Nearby attractions

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In peaceful rural location within walking distance of lovely pub, near Bath.

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9.8

Outstanding(235 Reviews)

Cottage in Mendip District

4 guests · 2 bedrooms · 1 bath

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

About this cottage rental

Amenities

Pets allowed

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Family friendly

Map of Mendip District

Nearby attractions

Reviews

9.8

Outstanding(235 Reviews)

Summary of reviews

Guests praised the well-equipped cottages, comfortable beds, cozy atmosphere, friendly and helpful host Judith, and the peaceful rural surroundings. They enjoyed the proximity to local pubs and attractions, making for an overall relaxing and enjoyable stay.

From real guest reviews summarized by AI

10.0

Jul 2024

Thoughtfully equipped: very impressive

8.0

Jul 2024

We went for a 7 nights stay. We came from Denmark and it’s really nice at Poppies. The location close to the pub is brilliant. The pub is really high quality food. I will recommend to go to Wells for to days instead of Bath.

10.0

Jul 2024

We had a lovely peaceful stay. It is perfect for day trips to cheddar gorge, Wookey hole, Weston-super-Mare and also Glastonbury. There were a lovely selection of games to play in the evening too. Also the local pub (3min walk) us absolutely perfect after a long day exploring

10.0

Jul 2024

Another (stayed before) very enjoyable easy stay.

10.0

Jul 2024

Lovely stay in rural relaxing location lots to see and do in the surrounding area. Local pub was lovely . Cottage well equipted and owner very pleasant

10.0

May 2024

Really enjoyed my stay. Everything you could ever need is provided with some generous extras too. Judith explained things very clearly and then left me to my privacy. Great location to reach some great birding spots (my thing). Would definitely stay again. Thank you.

10.0

May 2024

Really enjoyed our stay with Judith. Cottage has all you need. Ring o Bells 5 minute walk. You need a car to stay here and you need to be aware when driving on the very narrow lanes. Wonderful stay.

10.0

May 2024

We have just returned from a 5 night stay at this lovely cottage. Perfectly suited our needs for exploring North Somerset. It was warm, spotlessly clean and Judith was a perfect host

10.0

Apr 2024

A very charming cottage in a quiet village a short drive away from Bath. We had a very relaxing time during our stay, the cottage was very cosy and comfortable. Would highly recommend!

10.0

Apr 2024

Lovely little property in a rural Somerset setting, perfect for our family of 3 (plus 1 small pooch). We enjoyed our few days away, lots of long walks, board games, nice food from Salt & Malt (fish and chips) at the nearby Chew Valley Lake, and Sunday Roast at the local pub (the Ring O Bells). Cheddar Gorge and caves was a fun day out. Visited nearby Wells too for a mooch around the smallest city in England. Poppies gave us everything we needed and the bedrooms were super cosy. We enjoyed making use of the log burner too. Judith was on hand if we needed anything, but likewise left us alone to enjoy our short stay.

10.0

Feb 2024

Had an amazing few days catching up with friends and family, the cottage had ever We needed

10.0

Feb 2024

Lovely cottage and great host. We had a fantastic time.

10.0

Jan 2024

We had an amazing time at poppies for new year, house was so clean and had everything you needed, Judith was an amazing host. The fire worked brillant and the house was always really cosy. Would definitely recommend a stay at poppies.

10.0

Dec 2023

Cosy and well equipped cottage set in a very quiet and picturesque location. There is no garden as such but walks were available virtually from the door - my daughter was able to walk her dog easily. Judith (host) was very accommodating with winter fuel as the central heating is fuelled by a wood burner. Judith kindly contacted us before we arrived to ensure heating was going when we arrived. In a cold winter period I would probably have found it a little too chilly when getting up in the morning betwixt lighting log burner and the heat circulating. However there were a couple of electric heaters to boost the temperature in individual rooms which were very helpful. Overall we had an excellent stay and were able to relax before the rush of Christmas.

10.0

Dec 2023

What a great little hideaway! Lovely cottage but have to admit with the unseasonably cold temps it was cold, but with additional electric heater and the toasty hotwater bottles for bed it was glorious. Not far from major cities it made for a welcome break. Pub in village was quiet lovely also. Thank you to host judith for a nice visit. Would love to stay again sometime. Very quiet at night such a treatto lay in bed and hear the owls.

10.0

Nov 2023

Us and another couple stayed in this cosy and lovely property in Nov 2023. The listing is accurate and the host most welcoming and all correspondence was very good. Its located in a rural area with a very nice pub 200 yards away in the village. Other amenities are 10 - 15 min drive away and Bath is about 1/2 hr. Lovely location, property and welcome. Love to stay again

10.0

Nov 2023

Stayed for 3 nights in November. Good comms prior to arrival. Met by owner at prearranged time. Lovely welcome. Good off road parking. Cosy cottage, fabulous wood burner - fuel all included. Everything you could need was provided. Excellent facilities in all respects, including very comfy beds. Good location. We spent a day in Bath (park & ride less than half an hour drive) and a day in Wells (15/20 minute drive). Some local roads single track but plenty of passing places. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend.

10.0

Nov 2023

The cottage is immaculate and perfectly situated for a quiet stay. Everything is provided and the bed was extremely comfortable. Within walking distance to a beautiful country pub which serves delicious food.

10.0

Nov 2023

Had a very relaxing stay at Poppies, just what the doctor prescribed 😃 Had everything you could need for a break away from the hustle and bustle of town life.

10.0

Oct 2023

We enjoyed a fantastic week at this beautiful cottage. Very clean and tastefully decorated. Cheddar Gorge, Wells, Bath and Bristol all within easy reach. Pubs serving excellent food nearby. Lovely owner.

10.0

Oct 2023

Great location a few minutes walk from a lovely pub in peaceful countryside with fields walks waymarked on either side. Lovely cottage, well furnished. A brilliant place to stay. Welcoming host.

10.0

Aug 2023

The cottage and surrounding areas are ideal to relax and enjoy the many trails through rolling hillside and farms with breathtaking views. The hostess was very welcoming and friendly. We thoroughly enjoyed our 10 days there, and wish we could have stayed longer.

10.0

Aug 2023

Due to an illness we sadly had to cut short our stay, but the property was as advertised, Judith was very helpful and the area is lovely, extremely peaceful.

10.0

Jul 2023

Cozy cottage We had a very nice stay in this lovingly decorated cottage. The owner is super nice and speaks English, German, French fluently. There is nothing missing in the apartment. The apartment is located exactly between Bristol and Bath. We can fully recommend the cottage. Thank you very much that we were allowed to be there.

10.0

May 2023

Perfect location. Perfect house. Perfect hostess

8.0

May 2023

We spent a whole week in the area and Poppies was a relaxed place to "come home" to, after busy sightseeing days in Bath, Wells, Duncan Aqueduct, Chew Lake... Judith welcomed us on our arrival and gave us advice for the handling of woodburner, bathtub-shower, heating and kitchen equippement. There even was ground coffee, teabags and milk for us! The cottage is cosy, with thick walls and small windows - (view to wonderful raps-oil field in the back!). The electric heater was very efficient for us. Bedrooms and shower are upstairs. The (german) discription said there'd be a bathtub AND a shower. But it is a shower IN a bathtub, placed in the center of the room. It looks fantastic, but we found it difficult to get in and out. For us (Germans) it was stressy to drive the narrow steets to the cottage (and everywhere in GB). Thank God there was not much oncoming traffic! Too bad that the close by pub was booked out over coronation weekend and it was closed the days afterwards. Ee had no chance to try it. So we used the kitchen which was alright because it is well equipped. We tried some walks along the footpaths (at this time partly pretty muddy) to the closer area. Cameley chapel is a visit worthwhile as well as the viewpoint overlooking Chew Lake Valley. We enjoyed our stay and thank Judith very much for her hospitality.

10.0

Apr 2023

This was the English Cottage experience we were looking for. We loved the quick walk to the pub in the evenings and the views of the farmland were tranquil and relaxing. Judith was so considerate and provided our family oat milk to accompany our tea and coffee, and the French press was a nice touch.

10.0

Apr 2023

The cottage is lovely, location peaceful. We had everything we needed and Judith was there to explain everything and on hand if we had any questions. The bed was so comfy we didn't want to get up. Even though the weather wasn't great we still ventured out and had a very relaxing time. Just what we needed. Thank you

10.0

Mar 2023

This was my first trip to England and I wanted to get the full British Experience, which I did. Poppies was a beautiful setting for our first few days. Judith was a gracious hostess and was so kind and helpful, her directions were spot on! She even advised us where the grocery store was and to take the bus into Bath instead of driving, saved us a lot of headache! The cottage was lovely and well stocked with paper goods and soap, she provided coffee, tea and even milk for the tea! The cottage is also within walking distance of the pub Ring o Bells which has delicious food. Would highly recommend this cottage to anyone and would gladly stay here again

10.0

Feb 2023

Weekend family trip to visit Bath and Wells. The location was perfect for us to see both locations. We used the park and ride to visit Bath and it worked out perfectly. The quiet countryside made the evenings so relaxing. We enjoyed playing board games together and didn’t turn the tv on all weekend. Judith was a wonderful host who had the wood stove already burning before we arrived. I would definitely recommend!

10.0

Feb 2023

We loved our stay in Judith’s cottage. Quiet, relaxing, and the cottage is so well equipped and cosy. Once in a while a vehicle drives by outside but it’s a rare occurrence. The local pub is superb and is only 200 or so metres away. Salt and Malt is a 20 minute drive and does a decent fish and chips. The welcome from Judith was lovely. Some lovely memories from our stay here.

10.0

Feb 2023

Lovely place to stay

10.0

Jan 2023

Cottage was beautiful and cozy close to amenities nice log pub would recommend

10.0

Dec 2022

We chose this cottage through Canine Cottages, to enable us to bring our dog and visit family in the area. Pre arrival we had clear instructions from Judith, the host, about how to find the cottage, and what to expect. The log burner was alight when we got there, and after a long journey through temperatures of -7C that was a huge bonus. Tea, coffee, and milk were nice extras. Judith kept the log burner going for us whilst we were out visiting family. The Ringobells pub was perfect for an evening meal on Thursday night. Our dog was very welcome. A great location.

10.0

Dec 2022

A lovely cottage in a peaceful location, with everything you need, with the bonus off a log burner and free-standing bath. Only 30 minutes from Bath and Bristol. We would recommend staying here again, Thank you Judith.

10.0

Nov 2022

Set amongst country side and surrounded by fields the cottage offered us respite after a stressful visit to UK. The cottage is beautifully appointed and decorated with a nod to it’s heritage. The rooms are large and the bed gave us an excellent nights sleep. Thank you

10.0

Nov 2022

Great property well equipped and located in the heart of the countryside. Great pub in walking distance Host was very helpful and kept the property fire lit and ready for our arrival

10.0

Nov 2022

Lovely well kept cottage very clean and well maintained, Very comfortable king size bed.

10.0

Oct 2022

We had a lovely week at the cottage. The log burner was lovely and added to the cosy relaxing feel. Would definitely recommend.

10.0

Oct 2022

Our stay was a tranquil piece of heaven

FAQs

How much does this cottage cost compared to others in Mendip District?

The average price for a rental in Mendip District is R 2,341 per night. This rental is R 350 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this cottage?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at In peaceful rural location within walking distance of lovely pub, near Bath.. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this cottage?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cottage. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is In peaceful rural location within walking distance of lovely pub, near Bath. pet friendly?

Yes! This cottage is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at In peaceful rural location within walking distance of lovely pub, near Bath.?

We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.

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In peaceful rural location within walking distance of lovely pub, near Bath.

Cottage in Mendip District

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About this cottage rental

Amenities

Map of Mendip District

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In peaceful rural location within walking distance of lovely pub, near Bath.

Cottage in Mendip District

Reasons to book

About this cottage rental

Amenities

Map of Mendip District

Nearby attractions

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this cottage cost compared to others in Mendip District?

Is parking included with this cottage?

Is there a pool at this cottage?

Is In peaceful rural location within walking distance of lovely pub, near Bath. pet friendly?

What amenities are available at In peaceful rural location within walking distance of lovely pub, near Bath.?

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