View towards this detached property
Light and spacious lounge/diner with feature window
Large feature window
High ceiling with exposed beams
Climb the staircase to find the two bedrooms
Wood burner effect gas fire
Archway leads to the contemporary kitchen
Well-equipped, stylish kitchen
Light floods into the bright and airy kitchen
Enjoy cooking some old family favourites
Utility room leading to the enclosed courtyard
Looking through to the entrance hall
Exposed wooden beams
Beautifully finished first floor bedroom with en-suite shower room
Character filled bedroom with TV and en-suite
Get a good nights sleep after a day of exploring
Twin room on the ground floor
Clever storage ideas
Stylish bathroom with bath and seperate shower
Heritage taps to complement the original features
1 / 20  View towards this detached property
2 / 20  Light and spacious lounge/diner with feature window
3 / 20  Large feature window
4 / 20  High ceiling with exposed beams
5 / 20  Climb the staircase to find the two bedrooms
6 / 20  Wood burner effect gas fire
7 / 20  Archway leads to the contemporary kitchen
8 / 20  Well-equipped, stylish kitchen
9 / 20  Light floods into the bright and airy kitchen
10 / 20  Enjoy cooking some old family favourites
11 / 20  Utility room leading to the enclosed courtyard
12 / 20  Looking through to the entrance hall
13 / 20  Exposed wooden beams
14 / 20  Beautifully finished first floor bedroom with en-suite shower room
15 / 20  Character filled bedroom with TV and en-suite
16 / 20  Get a good nights sleep after a day of exploring
17 / 20  Twin room on the ground floor
18 / 20  Clever storage ideas
19 / 20  Stylish bathroom with bath and seperate shower
20 / 20  Heritage taps to complement the original features

Bourne Farm Carthouse

Cheddar (4.5mls NE), Somerset
Sleeps 6
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
Change Fri
Dogs allowed 2
4
star
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Enclosed garden / patio
Internet access
Working farm
Pub nearby
Parking on site / nearby
Decorated for Christmas
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • Enjoy a spot of al fresco dining or summertime sunbathing in the courtyard garden
  • Perfect location for fantastic walks, star gazing, fishing and sailing on nearby lakes
  • Take a day out to explore the picturesque scenery of Cheddar Gorge and Caves
Property code: 58129

This beautiful detached barn is situated in the heart of the owners’ working farm and is located between the popular villages of Burrington and Blagdon. Situated at the foot of the Mendip Hills, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, walks are in abundance and are literally accessible from your doorstep, the local pub is just a field's walk away. Charming village pubs are in abundance with two within the parish and three in Blagdon alone. Perfectly located to enjoy the area's must-see locations, from the historic spa city of Bath, the metropolitan city of Bristol, the picturesque scenery of Cheddar Gorge and Caves, and Wells, the smallest cathedral city in England as well as the local lakes of Blagdon and Chew Valley.

Stepping inside this delightful accommodation you will be greeted by the entrance hall. Throughout the property are beautifully crafted original features, exposed beams, slate and wooden floors with carpet in the master bedroom. From the entrance hall, go through an archway to the well-equipped contemporary kitchen with electric oven and hob, fridge/freezer, microwave and dishwasher, perfect for trying out new recipes or old family favourites. Leading from the kitchen is a useful utility room with washing machine and space to hang coats and clean off muddy paws, there is also a door that leads out to the enclosed courtyard garden. Back to the entrance hall and into the lounge/diner which has an impressive high ceiling, with exposed beams and a feature window. Here you can relax on the comfy sofas while watching your favourite movie on the Smart TV in front of the wood burner effect gas fire. From here, there are two ground floor bedrooms one double and one twin. There is also a ground floor bathroom with bath, separate shower and WC. Heading upstairs to the first floor, from the lounge/diner is the king-size bedroom with en-suite shower room and WC, with low sloping ceilings within the en-suite as it is built in the eaves, which is all part of the charm and character of this barn conversion.

Venturing outside from the back door you will find yourself in an enclosed courtyard garden with patio area and garden furniture. It is a perfect spot to relax and enjoy your morning coffee or a spot of al fresco dining. Immediately to the side of the property is off-road parking for three cars.

  • 3 bedrooms – 1 king-size, 1 double and 1 twin
  • 1 bathroom and 1 en-suite shower room
  • Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer and dishwasher
  • Utility room with washing machine
  • Electric and central heating included
  • Off-road parking for 3 cars
  • Beach 12 miles and shop and pub 1.5 miles (Pub less than 1 mile walk across the fields)
  • Smart TV in lounge and TV in king-size bedroom
  • Wi-Fi included
  • Charcoal BBQ available
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 2 dogs allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £250 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £30. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Leanne Fitzpatrick

This property joined our collection in 2018 and is managed by Leanne.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 53 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Lisa, 27th December 2024

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Reviewed by Jilly, 20th December 2024

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A wonderful barn renovation in a lovely peaceful location. Great location to explore all local areas too. Perfect for our family. Paul and Roger were great hosts too, very helpful.

Reviewed by Charlotte, 27th October 2024

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What a wonderful place to stay! It's a beautiful building finished to a very high standard, so everything feels really solid, comfortable, and luxurious. The hosts are very accommodating and friendly, full of good advice. It's a beautiful spot - very rural but still close to Bristol, Bath, Wells, Cheddar etc, so loads to do. Great pub in walking diRead morestance across the owner's field. Lovely welcome pack for humans and dogs. An excellent holiday property. Hide

Reviewed by Judith, 20th October 2024

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The cottage is absolutely lovely. The location perfect and central to everywhere you would want to visit and the hosts lovely too. Would definitely visit again.

Reviewed by Michelle, 27th September 2024

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The Carthouse is fantastic in every wqy. Great value for money looking at other properties of this type and a very high standard throughout. It is very thoughtfully designed as a property and the attention to detail did not go unnoticed. It's the owners that make this venue 1st class though. They are there for you should you need anything although Read morethis is unlikely seeing as so much is provided. They even provide gifts such as beers, wine and treats for your dog! There's tea, coffee and milk too. Hide

Reviewed by Sue, 20th September 2024

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Reviewed by Lynda, 23rd August 2024

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Reviewed by Helen, 16th August 2024

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Great spot to explore the Mendips, and a lovely quiet spot. The barn is fantastic, everything we needed and more the owners are welcoming and very helpful. It's a working farm so tractors come and go, and just over the field is a fabulous local pub. We had a brilliant stay.

Reviewed by Daniel, 2nd August 2024

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It is simply the best property we have stayed in

Reviewed by Michelle, 26th July 2024

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We absolutely loved our stay at The Carthouse. We had everything we needed in the cottage, as well as milk, beer and wine which was a welcome touch after a long journey! The house is perfectly situated to visit lots of places in the surrounding area, and the owners were extremely kind and helpful to ensure our stay was comfortable. I would fully reRead morecommend this beautiful home in a lovely area. Hide

Reviewed by Keith, 19th July 2024

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Excellent accommodation, nothing we could fault and everything you could want with friendly hosts

Reviewed by Janine, 12th July 2024

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Lovely Cart House on a working farm. Three generations of us stayed here and had a fantastic time. Great location for towns like Cheddar and Wells. Also stunning walks around Chew Magna. The enclosed patio was perfect for the dog. The towels and dog treats were very thoughtful.

Reviewed by James, 8th July 2024

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Lovely hosts, great base to explore the whole area, not far from coast.

Reviewed by Tammie, 28th June 2024

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Lovely holiday, would recommend

Reviewed by Aaron, 21st June 2024

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Fantastic place to stay, friendly owner, everything we could need provided, would highly recommend

Reviewed by Derek, 14th June 2024

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Reviewed by Jonathan, 1st June 2024

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A great holiday cottage with everything we needed. Very nice hosts. Cant recommend enough.

Reviewed by Anita, 17th May 2024

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Reviewed by Jason, 3rd May 2024

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Had an amazing three night stay,cottage was absolutely beautiful and very spacious easily accommodating the five of us and our dog,beautiful scenery surrounding the cottage with a quaint local pub just 5 minutes walk at the back which can be reached by crossing the field.Family who own the cottage where very welcoming and couldn't do enough for us,Read moreyou only had to ask.Weston and other neighbouring towns only a short drive away,will definitely be looking to go back. Hide

Reviewed by Robert, 12th April 2024

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Spotlessly clean, spacious very well equipped and comfortable. Roger and Paul the owners were very friendly and helpful. Good WiFi and very dog friendly. Good central location for all the main North Somerset attractions. Excellent value for money. Would definitely stay again.

Reviewed by Anne, 22nd March 2024

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Lovely property, plenty of space and very well equipped. Owner provided a number of welcome items including wine, milk, coffee and tea. Looked after our dogs very well providing towels bowls and treats. In an excellent property which three generations of our family really enjoyed.

Reviewed by Richard, 8th March 2024

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Had an excellent stay in the Carthouse, Roger and Paul were very friendly and helpful .It is a great location for exploring the Mendips and we'll definitely return at some stage. The property was lovely and the beds were very comfy. A nice easy walk across the fields to the pub was also handy! .We would recommend Wells especially on a Saturday whenRead more the market is on and Cheddar Gorge is a good day out. The New inn at Cross had excellent food only 10 mins away and a lovely coffee shop in Blagdon. Hide

Reviewed by Julia, 11th February 2024

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What a wonderful place to stay! From the warm welcome I received from Roger upon booking, to the incredibly comfortable beds and fantastically appointed kitchen, everything about our stay was a delight! Book today - you won't be disappointed!

Reviewed by Nika, 9th February 2024

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We loved our stay in the cottage! Just perfect for a family gathering!

Reviewed by Kerry, 19th January 2024

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Fantastic, clean and comfortable cottage within easy reach of Bristol Airport.

Reviewed by Pippa, 29th December 2023

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Lovely cottage home from home very well equipped even with doggie treats. Comfy beds, massive lounge/diner. Nice walk across the field to the local pub. Good location for exploring Somerset.

Reviewed by Megan, 22nd December 2023

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This was our third visit to this fantastic holiday property. We felt so looked after and had a lovely time

Reviewed by Keith, 8th December 2023

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Lovely property. Well equipped, clean, spacious. Would definitely recommend.

Reviewed by Andy, 2nd December 2023

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The cottage is well appointed and very comfortable. We all felt instantly at home and thoroughly enjoyed our stay!

Reviewed by Richard David, 27th October 2023

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A fantastic cottage in a great location, very comfortable with a good pub nearby. Roger was very helpful and friendly without being intrusive and would not hesitate to book again! We had a great time!

Reviewed by Phil, 6th October 2023

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Very friendly and informative host. Lovely accommodation in a beautiful location. Would recommend without hesitation.

Reviewed by Fiona, 20th September 2023

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A great home. Plenty of space in the bedrooms. well equipped kitchen. Large living dining room. Cannot fault it at all. Plume of feathers pub a short walk across a field or 2 minute drive. very welcoming good beer/cider etc and good food.

Reviewed by Jennifer, 15th September 2023

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Had the most wonderful stay, brilliantly situated for days out. Peaceful, relaxing and fab walks. The pub a short walk across the field was a bonus. Roger, made us very welcome. Definitely would be returning.

Reviewed by Linda, 1st September 2023

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Very spacious, thoughtfully equipped. Good enclosed area for the dogs.

Reviewed by Lorraine, 25th August 2023

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The Carthouse has been fitted out to a high spec and is extremely comfortable and spacious. It is well equipped and modern and feels luxurious. The farm is in a lovely area with a good pub across the field. The hosts are friendly and welcoming. The sunny courtyard was secure for our dogs and the access through the utility room was handy to deal witRead moreh damp paws. Couldn't ask for more, the best holiday accommodation we've stayed in, we had a great time. Hide

Reviewed by Janet, 21st July 2023

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Reviewed by Scott, 7th July 2023

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Great cottage and location ,good value and welcoming hosts

Reviewed by Sally, 30th June 2023

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Very well equipped and comfortable accommodation. Friendly and approachable owner on site if required. Good location with selection of activities within easy reach. One of the best properties we have stayed in.

Reviewed by Craig, 23rd June 2023

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Both Roger and his brother are extremely good hosts and only want you to have a great stay at their converted cart house. It has been done very tastefully and is comfortable and well equipped with a lovely little courtyard garden which is a real sun trap come the afternoons. We had multi generations staying and it worked very well with both downstaRead moreirs bedrooms and bathrooms. Hide

Reviewed by Lisa, 16th June 2023

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We stayed here as a family, myself, my husband and my parents plus a poodle. The property is stunning, plenty of room and with everything we needed. My parents had the downstairs double and the large bathroom, whilst we had the upstairs bedroom with en-suite. Having a dog it was nice to have the enclosed garden and utility room. The Plume of FeatheRead morers pub was just a short walk and the food was fab. The farm shop just a few mins drive has Instavolt rapid chargers plus lots of local goodies. Hide

Reviewed by Carole, 9th June 2023

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Reviewed by Friso, 27th May 2023

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We had a lovely stay at the Carthouse. The location and cottage are beautiful. The owners are wonderful hosts. We will certainly come back and recommend anyone staying at this cottage.

Reviewed by Fiona, 18th May 2023

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Absolutely fantastic weekend. The Cathouse is modern, spotless and modern. Fantastic location for sightseeing. Roger the host was so friendly and welcoming. We hope to return next year.

Reviewed by Adam, 9th May 2023

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Reviewed by Susan, 14th April 2023

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Reviewed by Ann, 31st March 2023

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We had an amazing week at the Carthouse. The hosts were welcoming and we couldnt find any faults. It was perfectly situated for our trips to Bristol, Wells and Weston super Mare We took wellies which were greatly needed for our walks across the fields to the local pub.

Reviewed by Karen, 24th March 2023

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Reviewed by James, 20th March 2023

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Brothers Roger and Paul have put a lot of time. effort and thought into converting the old cart shed into a very comfortable holiday cottage. It has been finished to a very high standard which made our stay delightful. Thank you for the welcome 'surprises' in the fridge

Reviewed by Julian, 9th March 2023

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This 4 night stay was perfect for us. The accommodation was clean, warm and had everything you could possibly need. The location was perfect and convenient for walks, pubs, cafes & sightseeing. Paul & Roger the hosts were brilliant. They got on with their normal day to day farming tasks with any undue noise. The beds were comfy, the kitchen was welRead morel stocked & the lounge was bright & airy. Well done. Regards Julian, Angela, Paul & Sue from Derby Hide

Reviewed by David, 20th February 2023

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Absolutely beautiful Barn to stay in , plenty of room and very well equipped , most importantly it was spotlessly clean, great location within stunning countryside and only a short drive to nearby beaches. reasonably priced too at a time when price is a huge factor to us.

Reviewed by Megan, 17th February 2023

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This was our second stay and we will definitely be back. It is such a great space and a lovely welcome to us and the dog.

Reviewed by Janet, 3rd February 2023

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We highly recommend this spacious but warm and cosy accommodation, which has been built and kitted out to a very high standard. The owners so helpful and keen to ensure that our stay was as enjoyable as possible. Full marks and Thankyou Janet and Neil thomson, Edinburgh.

Reviewed by Janneke, 21st January 2023

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Bourne Farm Carthouse is a perfect holiday cottage - spacious, bright, warm, cozy, well-equiped, spotlessly clean and dog-friendly. We stayed for 2 weeks in Jan/Feb and never once felt cold. The cottage is part of a farm and Roger is a prefect host - very welcoming and happy to give advice. We would wholeheartedly recommend a stay here to anyone wiRead moreth or without dogs. An easy 30 minute drive to Bristol. To avoid the Clean Air Zone charge set SatNav to Clifton Suspension Bridge (1 Toll). Hide

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View towards this detached property
Light and spacious lounge/diner with feature window
Large feature window
High ceiling with exposed beams
Climb the staircase to find the two bedrooms
Wood burner effect gas fire
Archway leads to the contemporary kitchen
Well-equipped, stylish kitchen
Light floods into the bright and airy kitchen
Enjoy cooking some old family favourites
Utility room leading to the enclosed courtyard
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Location

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1/3 Deposit

Take advantage of our deposit scheme when booking 9 weeks or more in advance.