Guests say
The Old Stable is a charming, peaceful cottage near Glastonbury, praised for its cleanliness, comfort, and tranquil setting. Guests appreciate the well-equipped kitchen, cosy atmosphere, and dog-friendly features. The location is ideal for exploring Somerset, with easy access to local attractions. Thoughtful touches such as welcome packs and dog amenities are frequently mentioned, though not guaranteed. Some guests note steep stairs and steps, which may be challenging for those with mobility issues, but overall, the property is highly recommended for a relaxing getaway.
Cleanliness is consistently highlighted, with guests describing the cottage as spotless, tidy, and well-maintained. Only one review mentioned a need for a deeper clean and a toaster replacement, but this was an exception.
The location is widely praised for its peacefulness and proximity to Glastonbury, Wells, and other attractions. Guests enjoy the quiet countryside setting, though a few mention the remoteness and lack of nearby shops or walking routes for dogs.
Guests find the cottage very comfortable, with cosy furnishings, comfy beds, and a warm atmosphere. The peaceful environment and good heating are appreciated. Some mention steep stairs as a minor drawback, especially for those with mobility concerns.
The cottage is well-equipped for self-catering, with a well-organised kitchen, good WiFi, and thoughtful amenities for families and dogs. A few minor suggestions for improvement include sharper knives and a new toaster, but overall facilities are highly rated.
Many guests mention thoughtful touches such as welcome packs with tea, coffee, milk, biscuits, and dog treats, as well as child-friendly and dog-friendly amenities. Please note that these gifts are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
This holiday property is located just a few miles away from Glastonbury, famous for its tor and abbey.. 6 steps to entrance.
Ground Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: Smart TV, DVD Player, CD Player, Patio Doors Leading To Patio
Dining area.
Kitchen area: Electric Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Washer Dryer
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Toilet
First Floor:
Bedroom 2: Galleried, 2 x Single (3ft) Beds.
Freezer.. Both properties: Gas central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Cot and highchair. Welcome pack. Patio with garden furniture. Lawned garden (shared with other property on-site). Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking. Please note: There are 6 steps in the garden.. This pair of semi-detached converted barns enjoy a peaceful rural setting amongst rolling countryside, yet just a few miles from Glastonbury. The barns have been sympathetically renovated with oak floors and doors, large patio doors and with the original hayloft storage areas converted into galleried bedrooms. Both properties have a private terraced area, with a shared elevated lawned area, and the site is fully enclosed with fencing, ideal for those with pets or children. The Monarchs Way long distance footpath passes just in front of the barns and there are many organised tours, walks and listed footpaths within the immediate area, in the Mendip Hills and along the Somerset Levels. Glastonbury Town Trail and Glastonbury Rural Walk can be followed with ease. Attractions in Glastonbury include climbing up the tor for magnificent views, the Chalice Well and Rural Life Museum, the high street itself encompassing the myths, legends and spiritual ambience of the town, as well as the famous abbey. The city of Wells with its cathedral and Bishops Palace is within a 20-minute drive, as are The Royal Bath and West Showground at Shepton Mallet and Wookey Hole Caves. The Fleet Air Museum at Yeovilton and Cheddar Gorge are approximately a 30-minute drive. For retail therapy, the factory outlet centre of Clarks Village in Street is a 20-minute drive away. The cities of Bath and Bristol are both within an hours’ drive. Shop 4 miles, pub and restaurant 2 miles.
Please note: There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.
Free WiFi
There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.
There is limited internet signal and/or mobile reception at the property.
Suitable for up to 2 pets
Reviews (38)
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Confirmed Guest
Great place to stay, beautiful countryside easy to find and handy for shops etc
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Confirmed Guest
We enjoyed our stay in this comfortable cottage. It was mostly well equipped, clesn, cosy and well situated for exploring the area. Thankfully we didn't need to access the twin room which is accessed via what is virtually a ladder. The garden area was lovely. We would have appreciated a bit more local information and there was no guest book for us to leave any comments or suggestions so we couldn't record how much we had enjoyed our stay!
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Julie Archer
It’s a nice little cottage, not luxurious but clean and comfortable. It says there are 6 steps down to the patio but neglected to say about the steps that lead from the car parking area into the garden, not ideal when carrying heavy bags.It is dog friendly with an enclosed garden but I couldn’t find any safe area to walk my dog. It would be very handy if information as to areas that we can safely walk, was available in the cottage. There is no local shop or farm shop nearby, nearest are large Sainsbury’s and Morrison’s a drive away. There are two pubs, not walking distance as both on the main road, one was shut. I mainly used the cottage as a base to explore the area but the lack of places to walk my dog nearby and no local amenities was a disappointment.The owner kindly left biscuits and milk for me, unfortunately I’m both gluten and lactose intolerant, and treats for my dog which were well received.So a nice cottage but a little too remote for me, would’ve been ok with nice views and walks though.