Hollies Cottage

Couples seeking a quiet getaway will find Hollies Cottage suits them well. This stone-built cottage sits in the village with exposed beams, a woodburner and a spiral staircase that gives it genuine character. The living and dining room centres on the fire; the kitchen has what you need to cook; upstairs is a double bedroom. One bathroom serves the property. The essentials—heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and wifi—are covered, and the woodburner's initial fuel is included.

Cheddar itself is close by, famous for its gorge and caves, with walking on the Mendip Hills and the Somerset Levels nearby. A pub and shop are only 300 yards away. Wells cathedral city is 5½ miles off; Glastonbury 11 miles; Weston-super-Mare and Bath are within reasonable reach. You get private parking for one car and access to the owner's washing machine by arrangement. Note that the cottage has a narrow spiral staircase, and smoking is not permitted.