The Bays Farmhouse - Charming Stone Cottage in Cheddar Gorge
Farmhouse with 4 Bedrooms, Sleeps 10, Garden
At the foot of the world famous Cheddar Gorge within the charming village of Cheddar, this is a ideal holiday retreat!
Cheddar caves fired the imagination of JRR Tolkien. author of ‘Lord of the Rings’ trilogy, who came here on honeymoon in 1916. The caves are just 300m from the cottage which is situated next to Frank's restaurant and opposite The White Hart, a quiet village pub popular with walkers and cavers.
Cheddar lies in the heart of the Mendips, an area renowned for walking and beautiful scenery. The nearest beach is a 25 minute drive. The Clarks Village Outlet shopping centre is just 20 minutes away. The historic towns of Bath, Bristol, Glastonbury & Wells are also close by and much of the West Country is easily accessible.
Locally there are many activities on offer including cycling, mountain biking, go-karting, fishing, golf, horse riding, quad biking, dry slope skiing, tobogganing, rock climbing, abseiling, caving - not to forget tasting the local cheese and cider!
Cheddar Gorge
Goughs Cave
Lounge
Ensuite bedroom
The Bays as seen from the Gorge
Our local - as viewed from the front gate!
The Bays is a 130 year old farmhouse. Furnished February 2007 and equiped to a high standard, the accommodation retains character features and comforts. The garden is safe, level, very good size and encircling the cottage.
There are two doubles and two rooms with zip and link beds that can be made up as doubles or as twin beds. The two front bedrooms have views looking up towards the Gorge, one has ensuite facilities. A small TV is in the larger bedroom. There is a family bathroom with a bath, overhead shower, basin and WC. There is a separate WC downstairs. Well equiped kitchen with dishwasher, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, and microwave. Dining room . Lounge with TV, DVD, X-Box, and a gas 'log' burner. There is a further reception room which has a TV, bed settee to provide facilities for two further guests.
This leads to the conservatory and the enclosed rear garden with BBQ facilities. There is a front garden and parking facility for four cars at the side of the cottage. The large lockable garage can be used to safely store bicycles etc. Dogs are welcome by arrangement. Bed linen, electric included. Gas allowance, but meter available for top up.
If you want to relax and not spend your holiday cooking there are several take aways within easy walking distance, including Chinese, Indian, Pizza, Thai and a traditional chippie . There are seven pubs in Cheddar, most do food and three are very close by. There are several restaurants including the newly opened Shahnaz, a 140 seater Indian restaurant with a wine bar.
Baby sitting can be arranged if booked in advance
Facilities for this holiday farmhouse in Cheddar, South West
Property
Type:
Farmhouse
Nearest Airport:
Bristol - 13 miles
Nearest Bar/Pub:
The White Hart - 0. miles
Nearest Restaurant:
Franks - 0 miles
Location Type:
Fishing Nearby, Golfing, Horse Riding, Near the sea, Quiet, Rural/Village
Bedrooms:
3 Double Bedrooms, 1 Twin Bedroom. There is a bedsettee in one of three reception rooms downstairs. Cot available. Additional fold up beds can be available on request for additional children. There is a portable TV in the main ensuite
Bathrooms:
1 Bathroom, 1 Shower, 1 Separate WC. Family bathroom with a shower within the bath and toilet. Shower, toilet and sink in ensuite. There is a sink in the smallest bedroom and a further toilet downstairs by the kitchen.
Real Fire, Central Heating, Telephone, House Linen. House towels provided
Dining:
Seating for 10.
Entertainment:
Terrestrial TV, DVD, Radio, CD System, Board Games. There are three televisions available in the cottage, the X BOX is in the sunroom (plays DVD's') with the bed settee so that adults and children can relax and do their own thing if they wish!
Outside:
Garden, BBQ, Parking, Garden Furniture.
Suitability:
Children Welcome, Not Suitable For Wheelchairs, Suitable For Elderly, Pets Allowed.
Dogs by prior arrangement. Charge of £3 per night per dog.
Local activities in and around Cheddar, South West
Cheddar Gorge, a place of wild and rugged beauty, is a karst limestone and calcareous grassland Nature Reserve and home to many rare plants and animals.
Cheddar caves offers pot holing for the more adventurous as well as climbing and abseiling in the Gorge itself (01934 744389).
Jacobs ladder has 274 steps leading to the start of a 3 mile cliff top walk along Britains biggest Gorge, and a Look Out Tower that boasts stunning views.There is a Museum, Cheddar Man & the Cannibals, which explores 40,000 years of British Pre-history, with demonstrations of Stone Age survival skills and the chance to try your hand at cave painting.
5 miles away at Sandford there is a dry ski slope (01934 852335) where you can get tuition in skiing and snow boarding. There is tobogganing for younger children. Horse riding and quad biking are also on offer.
Other activities in Cheddar include fishing, dry skiing, go-carting (07000 616161), miniature golf, swimming, gym, leisure centre, cycling.
The smallest cathedral city in England at Wells is 8 miles away, offering interesting shops and regular markets. Glastonbury is 12 miles away, a mystical town of local myths, legends and New Age culture. The Chalice Well, the Tor and the Abbey are all worth a visit.
Famous gardens in the south-west - Hestercombe, East Lambrook and Forde Abbey. Many other gardens are a part of National Trust properties e.g. Montacute, Stourhead, Barrington Court,Tyntesfield, Killerton and Dyrham Park.
Close by - Wookey Hole Caves, Wells, Bath, Bristol, Weston-Super-Mare, Burnham-on-Sea, Street (Clarks Factory Shops), Taunton.
Frank's Restaurant
Our neighbours! Family run restaurant specialising in French/Modern cuisine. They like to use local produce when available. Typical cost of starter £6, main £15.
The world famous cheddar caves. Just 300m from the cottage. DNA tests have revealed that a local teacher is related to the Cheddar Man who lived here 9000 years before!
The only place that makes real cheddar cheese! 100m from the cottage. From the viewing gallery you can watch the cheese being made before having a free taste at the taster bar.
Also just 20 minutes away. Best viewed late in the afternoon when the sun lights up its spectacular frontage. Wells itself is the smallest city in England, renowned for its quaint streets and medieval buildings.
Also 20 minutes away. Steeped in legend and folklore. Famous for the Abbey, the Tor and the festival. Popular haunt of New Age Travellers and Alternative Health Practitioners.
The nearest beach, 25 minutes away. A traditional English seaside resort. Donkeys, piers and "kiss me quick" hats. Water is cloudy but biologically clean. Also boasts several night clubs and a helicopter museum. Some excellent costal walks close by.
35 mins. Lots here. Biggest city in the West. Stepped in history. In addition to the attractions below excellent night out with several theatres and numerous clubs.
Follow signs to Cheddar Gorge. At the end of Tweentown there is a roundabout, turn left. The bays is the second turning on the left, after the Ice Cream Parlour before the Mill Pond.
Rental rates for this farmhouse
Price Per Week
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Low Season Rate From:
£690.00
€759.00
$1035.00
High Season Rate From:
£1000.00
€1100.00
$1500.00
Rental Notes: Change over day is Friday unless otherwise advised. The cottage will be available from 3pm. Leaving time is 10am the following Friday.
There may be additional costs for more than four people on late offers under £250. Please ask for details. Late deals of less than £250 will not include the cost of linen, linen will be provided on request.
There is a meter for additional gas - a value of £30 is included in the cost unless late offer. A bond for potential damages will be asked for. This will be returned following your stay.
Late offers for this Farmhouse
Late Offer Specials:
Arrival Date
Departure Date
Nights
Price
Notes
12 January 2009
16 January 2009
4
£180
16 January 2009
19 January 2009
3
£210
19 January 2009
23 January 2009
4
£200
23 January 2009
25 January 2009
2
£250
Guestbook
""fantastic house, location and time had by all. You have thought of everything and it's one of the best houses we have stayed in - infact we are staying!!! I'm sure you will hear from us all again in the future and we hope people will take care of it" - New York Girls
""We have been to a lot of holiday cottages, this is one of the best. We hope future holiday makers will enable you to keep it's high standard. Would like to come again asap." - Heather
"" We all had such a lovely time staying at Bays Farmhouse. The house is fantastic and will definately recommend to friend and family. You present it beautifully and it really made Carol's Hen weekend special. Thanks again" - Erika.
""Hi Tracey.We had a delightful stay. The house provided the perfect set up for families to congregate.Thankyou for making our stay so welcome. Wishing you all the best with your new venture" - May
""Dear Tracey and Nigel, many thanks. The house was fabulous and our stay was very comfortable. Will definately recommend and return"" - Darren &Co
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Holiday Farmhouse in england - South West - Somerset - Cheddar
