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Quirky, Spacious House in Medieval Square. Nr Cheddar/Bristol/Bath

Quirky, Spacious House in Medieval Square. Nr Cheddar/Bristol/Bath

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Old Angel in Axbridge's Medieval Square.
3 storeys. Garden at rear
Axbridge Square at night
Living room with feature fireplace &
wood-burner
Living room overlooks Medieval Square

Overview of Quirky, Spacious House in Medieval Square. Nr Cheddar/Bristol/Bath

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 9186 sq m

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space

Check out the area

Map
Near Cheddar, Somerset, ENG
  • Popular LocationKing John's Hunting Lodge1 min walk
  • Popular LocationThe Cheddar Gorge Cheese Co.5 min drive
  • Popular LocationCheddar Gorge6 min drive
  • AirportBristol (BRS-Bristol Intl.)20 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 5

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 5

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Quirky, Spacious House in Medieval Square. Nr Cheddar/Bristol/Bath

Quirky & spacious, lovely 'Old Angel' in Axbridge enjoys pride of place in a Medieval Square and offers a best-of-both-worlds location. Near renowned Cheddar Gorge in the Mendip Hills, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, you'll find stunning Somerset countryside on the doorstep and you're also in easy reach of three great UK cities: Bristol, Bath & little Wells.

With wood-burners, large rambling 'secret' garden & arty charm, it's a spacious yet home-from-home house, loved by guests for relaxing friend & family get-together's. Airport, coast, culture & heritage sites all nearby.

A Listed house, combining 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) with an emphasis on natural materials, 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.

Hidden away from the house and past the Little Angel annexe at the rear of house, is a large and secluded 'secret' garden, with steps leading up to various terraces. Do note that another guest or family member occasionally stays in the apartment, which has it has its own separate entrance & won't impact on your stay in the house. The entire rambling garden is 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.

GROUND FLOOR:
Fully equipped kitchen seating 9, with wood-burner
Adjoining cosy snug room

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 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

Property manager

Marianne
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill
Fireplace

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Not ideal for young children. Supervision needed

Events

No events allowed
Sorry, no parties, loud music, late night noise

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Not a party/event, hen/stag, loud music or late night noise house. No noise after 11pm
Only booked guests can stay.
Adults must accept total responsibility/supervision of children: no child gates on stairs, wood-burners, garden steps/hidden terraces etc.

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
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

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 Spring Golf and Country Club. Travelling with kids? Consider The Cheddar Gorge Cheese Co., or check out an event or a game at Action Centre. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Near Cheddar, Somerset, ENG

What's nearby

  • King John's Hunting Lodge - 1 min walk
  • The Cheddar Gorge Cheese Co. - 5 min drive
  • Cheddar Gorge - 6 min drive
  • Wookey Hole Caves - 15 min drive
  • Weston-super-Mare Beach - 26 min drive

Getting around

  • Highbridge & Burnham Station - 18 min drive
  • Bristol International Airport (BRS) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • Woodborough Inn - 5 min drive
  • Gough's Cave - 5 min drive
  • Riverside Inn - 4 min drive
  • The White Hart - 5 min drive
  • The Waterfall Restaurant - 5 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.

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).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Matthew P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
NYE 2023
Facilities very good. Everything we required for our stay, including bedding, towels, blankets, etc. Beds very comfortable and clean. All equipment and utensils needed were available, including use of condiments, spices and oils. Local amenities were great. Local pub and supermarket for all essentials. Hosts very friendly and accommodating. Had clear expectations and instructions for each room and facility available. Highly recommend the house and hosts. Fantastic stay. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family gathering
Booked this beautiful house for a birthday weekend and it was simply great. A great location and a warm friendly pub just steps away. We loved it, Saturday morning was amazing as the Farmers Market was on the doorstep. The only regret was not being able to enjoy the wonderful garden as we went in November as I expect it would be outstanding in the summer. Totally recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just wonderful!
The Old Angel is amazing, a spacious, cosy property full of character and charm. Ideal position, close to pub, shop and a tasty breakfast. Would wholeheartedly recommend a stay at The Old Angel, in fact I think we'll all be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family time
We all had a fantastic time, the house was amazing!! Couldn’t have been better apart from if we could have stayed longer
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eelco E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Easter trip
We had an amazing stay at the old Angel. The house is really cute, but spaciyenough for a group of 9 adults. After a long day walking through the Cheddar Gorges, it's the perfect place to get back to, cook a 3 course meal in the fully equipped kitchen, after which we relaxed and played games next to the log fire. We fully recommend, and would stay here again when visiting the area again. Thank Marianne & Simon for having us!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

About the host

Hosted by Marianne

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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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