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Spindle cottage is a 17th century cottage high on the Mendip hills. Set in a peaceful garden complete with summerhouse, gazebo and a conservatory. Step inside the cottage and you find a world of make believe with carvings of mushrooms, spiders web, birds and mice in oak beams and stone work. A place of charm and delight, a place dreams are made of.
Guests may enjoy seeking for the many carvings throughout the house, set out in the Spindle Cottage quiz, great fun for the children and the not so young.
The sitting room has a low ceiling and oak beams. A wood burning stove and central heating make this a comfortable place to come home to. It is open to the dining room area.
Large dining area adjacent to kitchen and sitting room, is complete with pitched pine pews, table and Welsh Dresser.
Also adjacent to the dining room is the utility room which has a washing machine, tumble dryer, freezer and sink unit.
The kitchen is connected to the dining room via a French door.
The kitchen itself is light and airy with a four ring electric cooker,
microwave, fridge, dish washer. Well supplied with china, cutlery and all
cooking utensils, door into a new conservatory with double doors out into the
garden.
You can discover all the beautiful details though out the cottage. If you are careful every where you look you will discover some hidden gem. It’s a delight to stay in such surroundings with a relaxing but magical holiday in mind.
The entrance hall is large and can be used as a playroom. There is a downstairs WC From the hall the half spiral oak stairs with handrails on both sides lead to the three bedrooms and the bathroom.
Bedroom one with a double brass bed, en-suite shower, WC & wash basin. It has a large built in wardrobe and shelving. The three windows make this room light and airy with a view to the church. So pretty and peaceful. Sleeps two.
The twin bedroom has a tiny balcony to view the garden. It has built in double wardrobes, a beautiful ceramic washbasin and stand. The twin beds can be put together to make a King size, have hand made matching oak headboards, individual bedside cupboards & reading lamps. A charming room. Sleeps two.
The small bedroom is loved particularly by children and the not so young as it has an extra wide bed set in an alcove with a view directly though a small window at its headboard. The room is accessed via a narrow doorway and has a built in wardrobe and a small desk area. A cosy room. Sleeps one.
The newly refurbished bathroom has a WC, wash basin, heated towel rail, bath
& electric shower cubicle.
Even when you are exploring this magical cottage you may discover new details not noticed before. We even have a Spindle Cottage Quiz to help you seek out the many hidden details. It’s like you're living in a fairytale.
We are just five miles from the historic city of Wells the smallest city in England, with it’s beautiful gothic cathedral also the Bishops palace with it’s moat and beautiful gardens. Maybe you will see the famous swans that ring a bell to be fed.
Wells Cathedral in Somerset, is the seat of the Bishop of Bath and Wells. It is technically only the second smallest cathedral city in England, since the City of London has a smaller resident population. The wells that the Romans knew, re-dedicated to Saint Andrew, still spring abundantly in the Bishop’s garden and fill the moat of the Bishop’s Palace, where the famous bell-ringing Mute Swans pull on chains attached below a window to a small bell, for a reward of food.
Wells is the host city for an annual Festival of Literature which attracts many eminent writers from around the globe. This is normally held in October.
Close by is the world famous Wookey Hole Cave. Which has many other attractions on its large site.
Glastonbury is also well worth a visit if you are in the area. It has many places to visit such as the Rural Life Museum and the Chalice Well Garden. There are many associations with Chalice Well covering countless centuries; it is a timeless and sacred place, full of legend, symbolism and atmosphere, a place whose history has no beginning. It is situated at the foot of the world famous Glastonbury Tor which itself is well worth the climb on a good day for its extended views across Somerset.
Bath Abbey is not simply a museum of past treasures or a concert hall. It is first and foremost the home of a thriving family of believers who regularly gather to worship God and to find inspiration for their daily living.
Bath also boasts an excellent modern Spa facility with its rooftop pool. Situated right in the heart of the city as is its historically famous sister “The Roman Baths”.
It has many wonderful parks and open spaces for picnics. For walkers there is an excellent canal system which runs through the city, allowing good flat access.
It is host to a well renowned annual music festival held around May/June.
A regular bus service across our village green will take you to Wells just 5 miles away or to Bath 15 miles. If you wish to drive to Bath there is a park and ride scheme which does now operate a height restriction for larger vehicles. In the village we have a shop/post office and two pubs for good food. Just 1 mile from the cottage is a well supplied farm shop and Hartleys Cafe Bistro which comes highly recommended. A very good local golf club within 1 mile of the village.
Many of Somerset's principle towns hold weekly markets selling amongst other things high quality locally sourced produce. Wells: Wednesdays/Saturdays. Glastonbury: Tuesdays. Shepton Mallet: Fridays. For example.
Tel 01749 840497
www.spindlecottage.co.uk
Somerset self catering holiday cottages