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The Larder

West Compton, near Wells, Somerset
Sleeps 2
Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Change Fri
No Dogs
5 star
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
Romantic
Luxury
Internet access
Enclosed garden / patio
Decorated for Christmas
Pub nearby
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At a glance

  • A gorgeous property offering exceptional style with no attention to detail forgotten
  • Set in a pretty hamlet midway between Wells and Glastonbury
  • A mile from the famous Glastonbury festival site
Property code: OC-82971

This wonderful escape is situated in a very rural tranquil setting in one of the most popular parts of Somerset, midway between Wells and Glastonbury. Wells is the smallest city in England and is famed for its cathedral and Bishops Palace while Glastonbury is renowned for its Tor and Abbey Ruins, and both have a lovely cafe culture and plenty of amenities, including weekly street markets. You are also a mile from the famous Glastonbury festival site. Hauser & Wirth’s fabulous modern art gallery with its famous gardens and Roth Bar and Grill, Bruton with its eclectic mix of shops and restaurants and The Newt are all less than 12 miles from the property. Other attractions and places of interest accessible from here include Wookey Hole Caves, Cheddar Gorge, the Shapwick Nature Reserve, the beautiful historic city of Bath and discount shopping at the Clarks Village and Kilver Court, all within 22 miles. There is also a good selection of National Trust properties and gardens to explore.

On entering this stylish property, you are immediately greeted by a light and airy open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner with French doors opening into a private garden, a perfect place for a peaceful break away. Settle in for a snug evening with and a film on the Smart TV in front of the contemporary electric fire. The kitchen has an electric hob and oven, microwave, fridge with ice compartment, dishwasher and Dolce Gusto coffee machine. Head upstairs to the beautiful king-size bedroom and sleep tight after exploring the wonderful countryside. Completing the accommodation is an immaculate en-suite bathroom with a shower over the bath and a WC.

There is a private secluded garden with a patio area. Guests will find a table & chairs and sun loungers where you can enjoy a spot of al fresco dining and a glass of wine under the star-filled skies. Off-road parking for one car can be found in front of the property.

  • 1 bedroom – king-size
  • 1 en-suite bathroom with shower over bath and WC
  • Electric oven, hob, fridge with ice compartment, dishwasher and Dolce Gusto coffee machine
  • Smart TV in the lounge
  • Private secluded garden with seating area
  • Off-road parking for 1 car
  • Shop 1 mile
  • Pub within 1 mile
  • Regret no children or babies
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • Sorry, no dogs allowed

Leanne Fitzpatrick

This property is personally managed by Leanne.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 19 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Clemens 16th May 2026

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We had a lovely stay in a beautiful area. The Larder is a perfect accommodation with everything you can think of. Caroline & Stuart are great hosts, we apreciated the warm welcome and the welcome basket a lot!

Reviewed by Julia 31st October 2025

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The Larder is a cosy, well equipped cottage in a beautiful setting. Caroline and Stuart have thought of everything both on a practical level and for comfort. Lots of small additions from the lovely welcome pack to the snuggly bath robes elevate your experience. It's also in a great location, just a short drive to local amenities and sight seeing opRead moreportunities. Highly recommend. Hide

Reviewed by John 18th October 2025

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Reviewed by Rosemary 3rd October 2025

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Lovely and clean, easy to get to Wells, the Crosn In at wells does a fab fish and chip. Clarks village just up the road. Managed to get to Bath and Lime Regis.

Reviewed by Lynn 26th September 2025

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Had a wonderful stay at "The Larder". Beautifully kept, so peaceful and this is a very special place. The hosts were very welcoming and helpful......

Reviewed by Catherine 6th September 2025

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A lovely property, well equipped and comfortable.

Reviewed by Graham 29th August 2025

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The cottage really is immaculate and the decoration superb.

Reviewed by Andrew 8th August 2025

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We were greeted by the owners, Caroline and Stuart, with a warm welcome on our arrival. They had supplied all of the household items you could want and more, in addition to our surprise we found a basket of lovely goodies, including a delicious homemade cake. The property was very clean, with all the equipment you could need. The property is in a pRead moreeaceful and quiet location perfect for your stay. Hide

Reviewed by M 18th July 2025

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Beautiful styled and very clean cottage very good located to explore Sommerset Very nice hosts with a high hospitality standard We really recommend The Larder

Reviewed by Darren 13th July 2025

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Highly recommended this accommodation, a great base for the Glastonbury and Cheddar areas, set in a quiet lane with a lovely garden that had lots of birds and wildlife to keep you occupied, hosts were very helpful and have a beautiful little dog that says hello every now and then, no negatives whatsoever, Darren and Esther.

Reviewed by Sheila 7th July 2025

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If you are looking for peace and quiet and to relax you cannot go wrong with The Larder. When you are ready to venture out lots of places are within easy reach including Wells (a beautiful City with an amazing Cathedral), Glastonbury (climb the Tor for amazing views), Cheddar Gorge and if you are missing retail therapy theres even a shopping outletRead more, Clarks Village which is well worth a visit. Hide

Reviewed by Michelle 18th April 2025

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Reviewed by Maxine 9th April 2025

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Perfect accommodation, spotlessly clean and in an ideal location for exploring Somerset.

Reviewed by Janet 25th October 2024

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Very comfortable, clean and tastefully decorated. Would highly recommend.

Reviewed by Zoe 25th August 2024

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My husband and myself stayed at this property for 5 beautiful days. We were welcomed when we arrived. Absolutely lovely people who provided us with a delicious Victoria sponge as a welcome gift. So good we had to take another one home with us. The property was very central to everywhere we wanted to go. The walks in the area are stunning. Very comfRead moreortable place to stay for two. Hide

Reviewed by Tanzeem 18th August 2024

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Reviewed by David 9th August 2024

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Every comfort catered for. The cottage is appointed to a very high standard. Having use of the beautiful garden was very welcome. The owners are a delightful couple and the very generous welcome pack was very much appreciated. We enjoyed a very peaceful stay.

Reviewed by Trevor 2nd August 2024

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The Larder was exceptional we could not find any fault it was beautifully decorated. The hosts were very friendly and helpful. They left us a lovely sponge also a box of goodies which were most appreciated.

Reviewed by Beverley 19th July 2024

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The Larder exceeded our expectations. It was stylish, comfortable and very well equipped. The setting was peaceful and made an excellent base for visiting the many historic houses in the area. We were given a friendly welcome by our hosts together with a homemade cake and welcome basket. We really enjoyed our time at The Larder.

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