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Garden with plunge pool and hot tub, perfect for enjoying afternoons outside
View towards the barn
Looking towards the property accessed down large stone steps
Tranquil setting to enjoy an evening in the hot tub
Beautiful views from the garden with hot tub and plunge pool
Lounge with woodburner
Comfortable and spacious lounge
Well equipped kitchen/diner
King-size double bedroom
First floor twin room (restricted headroom)
View from galleried area
Ground floor bathroom
1 / 12  Garden with plunge pool and hot tub, perfect for enjoying afternoons outside
2 / 12  View towards the barn
3 / 12  Looking towards the property accessed down large stone steps
4 / 12  Tranquil setting to enjoy an evening in the hot tub
5 / 12  Beautiful views from the garden with hot tub and plunge pool
6 / 12  Lounge with woodburner
7 / 12  Comfortable and spacious lounge
8 / 12  Well equipped kitchen/diner
9 / 12  King-size double bedroom
10 / 12  First floor twin room (restricted headroom)
11 / 12  View from galleried area
12 / 12  Ground floor bathroom

White Croft Barn

Cheddar (5mls NW), Somerset
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Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Change Sat
No Dogs
4 star
Downstairs bathroom
Enclosed garden / patio
Open fire / wood burner
Hot tub
Internet access
Pub nearby
Shop nearby
Decorated for Christmas
Swimming pool
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • Fabulous barn conversion overlooking the Somerset levels
  • Woodland location with beautiful country walks direct from the cottage
  • Hot tub and plunge pool set in a beautiful garden with breath-taking views
Overview
Property code: 29452

Renovated barn situated on the edge of the scenic Mendip Hills with spectacular views from the garden. The gorgeous garden has a plunge pool and hot tub making this property the perfect base for exploring the Somerset Levels and beyond.

Set in the historic village of Banwell, this unique property lies adjacent to the main road (A371) which leads to the village and is only a short drive away from nearby shops, cafes and pubs. An expanse of woodland lies behind the cottage and the local area is perfect for walking, cycling and other outdoor pursuits. The spectacular Cheddar Gorge and Weston-Super-Mare beach are both only 20 minutes drive away. The ancient city of Bath is 45 minutes’ drive away, offering a range of activities from enjoying the Roman Baths to shopping and eating out. The property has been renovated to a contemporary standard whilst still retaining its traditional feel, with exposed beams and stained glass. Outside, a raised decking area offers panoramic views across the Somerset Levels. The split-level property is accessed via a flight of steep stone steps which leads from the cottage to the decking area and garden. ( these steps make the property unsuitable for those with specific access requirements). The ground-floor bathroom offers a bath, over bath shower and towels. The lounge, also located on the ground floor, is the heart of the house with log burner (first basket of logs included), TV, Blu-Ray player and stereo with bluetooth connectivity. A range of books and DVDs is also provided. It is the perfect place to enjoy an evening in. A small galleried area with seating overlooks the lounge. The kitchen/diner can be found on the lower ground floor and is stylishly decorated with a gas oven and hob, fridge with ice compartment, microwave, washing machine and dishwasher. The ground floor master bedroom offers a king-size bed. The second bedroom, situated on the upper floor, contains twin single beds.

Outside there is a small patio area and steep stone steps lead up to a raised decked area, complete with outside seating and BBQ, from which to enjoy the views on warm evenings. In the adjacent garden there in an inflatable hot tub, available all year round and an unheated plunge pool, available 1st May - 30th Sept. Pool inflatables and garden games are provided.

  • Bedrooms - 1 king-size, 1 twin
  • Bathroom: 1 shower over bath and WC
  • Kitchen: gas oven and hob, fridge with freezer compartment, washing machine and dishwasher
  • TV/Blu-Ray playerand stereo (with bluetooth connectivity)
  • Woodburner (first basket of logs included)
  • Sofa-bed
  • Plunge pool (unheated) available 1st May to 30th September
  • and hot tub available year-round
  • Located a short drive from pubs, shops and restaurants
  • Small patio, garden and decked area with BBQ
  • Accessed by a steep driveway and steep stone steps and therefore unsuitable for those with mobility issues
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • There is a parking area at the bottom of the steep driveway
  • Arrival from 14.30 onwards
  • Departure before 10.00 unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • No dogs allowed
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £200 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £25. We will provide more details about this when booking your holiday
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 14:30 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • Sorry, no dogs allowed
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £200 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £25. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Leanne Fitzpatrick

This property is personally managed by Leanne.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 37 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Laura 6th April 2024

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We had an enjoyable stay at White Croft Barn. Its well located for local attractions like Cheddar Gorge and Weston super Mare, and it was nice to come back to the hot tub. The layout is quirky but the cottage had everything we needed as a family of four. The driveway is steep but manageable, though a lack of pavement makes it a bit difficult to walRead morek into the village. The hosts were very welcoming. Hide

Reviewed by Mandy 23rd March 2024

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Beautiful cottage in picturesque surroundings. Richard and Carol were so friendly and accommodating and we certainly appreciated the wine and milk on arrival. Previous reviews had mentioned the steep drive and steps so we were prepared for that but it certainly wouldn't stop us returning. The hot tub was the icing on the cake, looking at the stars Read moreat midnight was a real highlight Hide

Reviewed by Jessica 15th March 2024

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We had a great time staying at White Croft Barn! The place was lovely and so were the hosts. It was a very relaxing weekend away!

Reviewed by Chris 12th February 2024

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The house was such a lovely getaway. Everything we needed was there and more, the hot tub and log fire made it the perfect place for a cozy winter getaway. The location is central to a lot of nearby attractions (Weston-super-mare, Puxton Park, Cheddar gorge etc.) and the hosts have clearly put a lot of effort into making sure you enjoy your stay. RRead moreeally enjoyed our week off here and would highly recommend! Thank you! Hide

Reviewed by Karen 21st January 2024

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Excellent reception from the owners who live nearby. The welcome pack of milk and wine were brilliant! Very clean and warm cottage, albeit a bit tricky to get to via quite steep steps. The countryside is stunning and a visit to nearby Wells Cathedral well worth a visit. We couldn't get the Internet to work but it actually made us stay away from ourRead more phones which we appreciated. Highly recommend! Hide

Reviewed by Charlotte 23rd December 2023

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Lovely cottage and people hosting. Hot tub is a bonus.

Reviewed by Ros 24th November 2023

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Lovely space and the hosts were incredibly helpful, would highly recommend for a quiet weekend away!

Reviewed by Gavin 20th October 2023

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A lovely character cottage very conveniently located to plenty of attractions in the area. The hot tub was a major bonus which we used every evening. The cottage is very comfy and welcoming as we're the owners. What would put us off from booking White Croft again was its location next to a very busy A road. The cottage is right next to the road whiRead morech had a constant flow of traffic, so its continuously noisy. The driveway is super steep and long so something to be aware of. Hide

Reviewed by Lorraine 26th September 2023

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Property was lovely and quaint and had everything needed. Bathroom extremely small and internal stairs very narrow

Reviewed by Rosemary 2nd September 2023

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Excellent accommodation full of character. Everything you could possibly want from a holiday cottage. Great view, pool, hot tub, garden, sun beds, areas with seats and tables outside, torches/lights for use outside, large TV with DVD player, radio in kitchen, welcome wine and flowers, comfortable beds, ample wardrobes/drawers, log burner and tastefRead moreully decorated throughout. Friendly welcome from owners without being intrusive. Hide

Reviewed by Emma 26th August 2023

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Such a beautiful cottage. Very well equipped. Owner is very hospitable, greeting us on arrival. Be prepared to be confident with steep hill starts & a bit of off road driving to/from the cottage which has the most beautiful view. Love the little nook to sit in out the way, my 13 year old stole this when home. Hot tub is lovely, didn't try the pool Read moredue to weather. Road outside the main bedroom can be busy as it's a main route, very deep steep steps to the property, lovely old place. Hide

Reviewed by Jo 5th August 2023

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Reviewed by James 29th July 2023

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Reviewed by Kahea 24th July 2023

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Brilliant property, had everything we needed and more. Stunning gardens and views. Close to a lot of attractions. This can't be changed and would dampen views if it was any different but just be aware of the steep hill from top of the road down to actual cottage. You can drive down and there's more than enough space to park but we left out car at tRead morehe top. Made the older ones a little out of breath reaching the top. However everything was perfection for us so didn't really bother us at all. Hide

Reviewed by Mark 15th July 2023

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Reviewed by Julian 16th June 2023

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The cottage was set up very well and very well equipped. There was nothing that wasnt available for us to use. The owners were welcoming and were available if we needed anything or assistance. We would highly recommend White Barn and would certainly return for another stay if we were to visit the area again.

Reviewed by Jason 9th April 2023

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This cottage is a little gem. Great location for exploring with everything you need. Short drives to Cheddar Gorge and Wells which has a beautiful cathedral and town to explore. The cottage is very homely and has everything you need for your stay. Our girls loved the Hot tub and Plunge pool which was an added bonus. Was made very welcome by RichardRead more & Carol and could not do enough to make our stay welcome. Hide

Reviewed by Emma 1st April 2023

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We visited White Croft for a week at Easter with our kids age 11 and 8. Richard and Carole were perfect hosts. The cottage is beautiful. Very well equipped, really comfy. A brilliant DVD library and we had movie night by a roaring log burner every night. The hot tub is brilliant and the kids even got in the unheated pool. We cooked every night, theRead more kitchen has everything you need (gas hob!). Perfect location with fantastic views of the countryside. Lovely walks at the top of the hill. Perfect. X Hide

Reviewed by Farhaana 18th February 2023

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Reviewed by Sabin 3rd February 2023

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Nice lovely place to stay but not best if you have toddlers. Neat clean tidy with every attention to detail looked into for decoration.

Reviewed by Jenna 23rd January 2023

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Absolutely loved our stay,so clean&cosy. Had everything needed,for cooking, hairdryer, iron&ironing board. Owners gifted us a bottle of wine&fresh milk. We enjoyed the cosy wood burner. No issues getting up&down the driveway, although a little steep. Easier to turn near owners drive and reverse down. Directions given were easy to follow. Location wRead moreise was perfect, Wells cathedral is stunning&Wells area is great for shopping. Cheddar gorge&caves are brilliant. Highly recommended stay, thanks Hide

Reviewed by ROBERT 27th December 2022

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Amazing cottage, nice walks, and local pubs , close to seaside resorts as long as you don't mind steps a fantastic place to stay . Owners very helpful

Reviewed by rupesh 23rd December 2022

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Overall we had a great holiday. Cottage and well equipped and cosy. Our host was very helpful and welcoming. A Christmas tree and few treats for the kids was a bonus and we really appreciated the wine. Just be careful with driving down the steep slope and pay extra attention on the steps which can be very sleepery. Will definitely recommend and visRead moreit again . Hide

Reviewed by Baljinder 14th December 2022

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I would heartily recommend this cottage. The cottage was very easy to find thanks to the clear instructions given. Accessing the property and parking at the bottom of the drive was straight forward, even in the icy/cold weather. The cottage is lovely and warm, the bedrooms comfortable, the standard of the provided equipment was high. The kitchen waRead mores well equipped and easy to cook in. We really enjoyed the DVDs provided. The hot tub was a lovely treat. Perfect family getaway cottage, thank you! Hide

Reviewed by Elle 10th October 2022

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Lovely quirky cottage with plenty of character and easy access to everywhere desired. Super host. Incredibly steep driveway, DO NOT DRIVE TO THE BOTTOM IF YOU CAN HELP IT. We were nearly stuck. Park at the top of the hill instead. Well provisioned; towels, utensils, cookware, various cleaning products etc, even a small dishwasher and washing machinRead moree. Hot tub was a welcome addition to a chilly evening after a long walk. Hide

Reviewed by Juliet 11th September 2022

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White Croft Cottage . What can I say , it is perfect in all ways , beautifully maintained , comfy and cosy and a hot tub and dipping pool as well . Very well situated for all the main attractions in Somerset, Cheddar Gorge , Wells , Bath , Glastonbury just to name a few .

Reviewed by Claire 27th August 2022

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We loved our stay at White Croft. Our children spent a lot of time in the pool and the hot tub, it made their holiday. The views were beautiful and the location was great for nearby beaches and tourist spots. The owners were really helpful and friendly. Thank you for sharing your home. The drive is steep as are the steps, but it wouldn't put us offRead more staying again. Hide

Reviewed by Wendy 30th July 2022

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Swimming pool & hot tub fantastic steep steps to entrance really bad if you not able to climb. cottage spotless really clean owners really welcoming

Reviewed by Alison 17th July 2022

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The property is fantastic in such a cute Somerset village. The spa and pool are lovely and in a beautiful setting. The cottage has the most well equipped kitchen. We cooked everyday and there wasnt anything that the kitchen was short of. The host are lovely. Met us on arrival but then give you lots of privacy. Its only a 5 minute walk into the villRead moreage to the store, pub or bus stop to Weston Super Mare or opposite way to Cheddar. We loved our stay and even plan to stay in the winter months. Hide

Reviewed by Mo 2nd July 2022

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Lovely cottage, hot tub and pool were lovely, the pool is unheated. The driveway is harrowing very very steep, the steps we're a real issue, it's really not a joy to keep making the steps everytime you want to go in and out of cottage, dangerous for children . The wifi was very weak too so wouldn't reach the garden area. But overall it's a lovely cRead moreottage with everything you need. A nice complimentary bottle of wine and milk left for us which was very nice. I wouldn't return due to steps. Hide

Reviewed by David 20th June 2022

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Lovely place to stay, loved the pool. We had really nice weather so was able to use every day. Host was lovely. Definitely keeps you fit with the steps to the property and steep driveway. We parked at the top of the drive as it was easier

Reviewed by Lynn 11th June 2022

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We thoroughly enjoyed our visit to White Croft Barn and were lucky to have really good weather. The pool, hot tub and seating areas were excellent. The steep drive and number of steps down to the cottage were quite daunting but manageable by taking them slowly. The stairs down to the kitchen were also quite difficult to negotiate if carrying anythiRead moreng but again we managed fine. Richard and Carol were very good hosts and left us a lovely welcome pack. Hide

Reviewed by Clair 28th May 2022

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Lovely cottage

Reviewed by Dane 22nd May 2022

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Reviewed by Cindy 11th May 2022

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Nice. clean, and well equipped . Ideal for 2 adults and a couple of small children. The 2nd bedroom was a tad small with low ceilings for my grown up children. Great location with plenty to do locally. Very steep drive leading down (glad I had a land rover) and lots of steps in and around the property so not ideal for people with limited mobility. Read moreThe hosts were really helpful but didnt intrude on our stay. Beautiful gardens and views, hot tub and pool were the highlights of our stay. Hide

Reviewed by Belinda 8th May 2022

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Cottage itself was lovely but steepness of the driveway was heart stopping which that needs to be added onto the website ..plus steepness of steps leading down to the cottage with no hand rails( very dangerous ) plus the hot tub is a lazy spa and only bigger enough for 3 people and unable to stretch your legs either .. I dont like to give criticismRead more but on this occasion it needs to be addressed inside the cottage was lovely and quirky and clean but did smell musty on are arrivel . Hide

Reviewed by Amanda 30th April 2022

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The property is a bit quirky, but lovely and very well equipped. However, I feel it should be made clearer that the steep, high stone steps are inbetween the property, the pool, hot tub, gardens, patios and parking so have to be climbed whenever you go between them and not just the ones shown in the photo to the front door. Also that it directly abRead moreuts a busy road, there is a lot of traffic noise directly under the bedroom window and outside the kitchen window from early until late. Hide

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