The Gatehouse Cottage

Walking in, you find yourself in a single-storey cottage built as a gatehouse to Stoberry Park, on the edge of farmland but within reach of Wells city centre. Everything happens on one level: the living room opens onto a kitchen/dining area fitted with an electric oven, gas hob, dishwasher and coffee machine, while two double bedrooms and a bathroom with bath, walk-in shower and heated rail complete the layout. Bedroom 1 has a zip-and-link super kingsize (or twin beds on request); Bedroom 2 has a kingsize with a separate dressing room off the hallway.

The property sits within a 6-acre estate shared with the owner, accessible for exploring the gardens by arrangement. Your own space includes a private garden with patio and seating, plus parking for two cars. Wifi, heating, electricity, bed linen and towels are provided; the kitchen is equipped for anything from simple meals to more ambitious cooking. One small dog is welcome.

Wells Cathedral and the surrounding Somerset countryside are the main draw, with the city centre a short walk away. The cottage suits couples or small families looking for a quiet base with room to move, though it does not accommodate smoking.