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The Barn, Compton Bishop

The Barn is a pretty detached cottage with lovely views on the edge of the Somerset village of Compton Bishop. The cottage sleeps two people in a double bedroom with en suite shower room. Upstairs there is also a sitting room with wood burning stove and dining room. On the ground floor is a kitchen. Outside is a courtyard with table and chairs. Surrounded by countryside, The Barn is a brilliant base for a peaceful Somerset break.

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Accommodation Details

1 x double bedroom with en suite shower room with shower, WC, basin. Upstairs dining room. Sitting room with wood burning stove. Downstairs kitchen.

This pretty, detached cottage is situated beside the owner's cottage on the edge of Compton Bishop. South facing and with country views to the Mendips, it is a lovely place for couples. From a pretty courtyard, open the door to your smart kitchen which is well equipped for preparing meals to carry up steep stairs to the dining room where you can admire views over fields as you eat. Afterwards, relax and watch TV or enjoy more views in the big, comfy sitting room with its traditional wood burning stove. A peaceful night's sleep is on the cards in the double bedroom with its en suite shower room. The courtyard has a sunny table and chairs for sitting out. This is an excellent area for road cycling or mountain biking, so why not bring your bikes since there is a lockable store for them? There is splendid walking around the Mendips too, as well as riding, fishing, bird watching and golf. Historic houses and gardens to visit abound, and the caves at Cheddar Gorge are a must-see. Beaches can be found at Weston-super-Mare and Burnham, and it's not far to explore Bristol and Bath. With all these amazing sights in the area, The Barn is brilliantly located for a fascinating break.

Cheddar: The large Somerset village of Cheddar is a major tourist destination on the edge of the Mendip Hills, renowned for SSSI Cheddar Gorge, the largest gorge in Britain, which includes several show caves such as Gough’s Cave, through which Britain’s biggest underground river runs

Amenities & Facilities

Central heating with wood burning stove. Microwave, fridge-freezer, washer-dryer, dishwasher, TV with Blu-ray, DVD, WiFi. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Off road parking for one car. One well-behaved dog welcome, second by request. Sorry no smoking. Note: This property does not accept children, except babes in arms.

Location Details

Somerset offers 3 areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty - the Quantock, Mendip and Blackdown Hills. Lose yourself in the glory of nature, take a ride on a steam train, visit a traditional farmer's market or explore your mystical side at Glastonbury.

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7-Day Forecast

Make the most of your holiday by considering the weather! The 7-day weather forecast for Compton Bishop is detailed below.

Thu 21st Rain and snow 5°C 1°C 19mph 0.3mm 999mb
Fri 22nd Sky is clear 7°C 3°C 24mph 0.0mm 1,011mb
Sat 23rd Moderate rain 15°C 3°C 35mph 13.2mm 1,001mb
Sun 24th Heavy intensity rain 15°C 10°C 40mph 29.9mm 993mb
Mon 25th Light rain 10°C 8°C 22mph 2.8mm 1,003mb
Tue 26th Light rain 13°C 8°C 27mph 8.2mm 1,006mb
Wed 27th Light rain 12°C 9°C 29mph 6.1mm 1,006mb

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