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Charming listed historic country house 3 miles from Cheddar Gorge

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Exterior
Smart TV, fireplace, books, music library
Smart TV, fireplace, books, music library
Terrace/patio
Interior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

7 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 13

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Axbridge, Somerset
  • Place, King John's Hunting Lodge
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Mendip Hills
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Cheddar Gorge
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bristol (BRS-Bristol Intl.)
    ‪24 min drive‬

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About the area

Axbridge

Located in Axbridge, this vacation home is in a rural location, within a 15-minute walk of King John's Hunting Lodge and Mendip Hills. .This vacation home is 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from Cheddar Gorge and 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from The Cheddar Gorge Cheese Co..
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What's nearby

  • King John's Hunting Lodge - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Mendip Hills - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Cheddar Gorge - 11 min drive - 5.7 km
  • University of Bristol - 41 min drive - 37.4 km
  • Longleat Safari and Adventure Park - 61 min drive - 64.8 km

Getting around

  • Highbridge & Burnham Station - 17 min drive
  • Bristol International Airport (BRS) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Woodborough Inn - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Coffee Bank - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Swan - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The White Hart - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sidcot Arms - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Charming listed historic country house 3 miles from Cheddar Gorge

A few minutes walk from historic Axbridge pubs and 3 miles from Cheddar Gorge and at the foot of the Mendips this quirky house has lots of character and surprises. Originally a farm house this house is now a blend of medieval and Georgian styles with its large windows. flagstones and elegant fireplaces. A formal Dining room seats up to 16, a sunny Sitting Room a Morning Room and a TV/play room means there is lots of flexible space for family and friends to share. This is a great base for those who enjoy the outdoors - walking, climbing,cycling, golf.
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 7 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 5.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health/beauty spa

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs only

2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Note from host: Dogs must be on lead in garden

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Note from host: uneven flooring and no fence at bottom of garden

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 20
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Charming listed historic country house 3 miles from Cheddar Gorge Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sharon G.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jon B.

Liked: Cleanliness
We were celebrating my wife’s 70th birthday, and wanted comfortable and special accommodation for family members and friends. We also wanted to be able to enjoy a grand meal together for up to 14 of us. Compton House was perfect for us - a very unusual and lovely property. Our host was very responsive and very helpful in every way. Thank you so much Patricia, we really enjoyed our stay in your beautiful house.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic property near Bristol, perfect for celebrating with friends

I booked this property for my Sister’s hen-do and it was just the most perfect property!! The house was extremely well stocked with glasses and crockery. The dining room was amazing, creating such a special experience for a formal dinner. The gardens were beautiful as well! The host, Patricia, was extremely helpful and responsive - I really felt like she wanted to ensure we had the best experience, which we did!! Could not recommend this property more.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andy H., Reading

Liked: Cleanliness

Mum’s 90th Birthday

11 of us / 3 generations descended on Axbridge to celebrate my mother’s 90th. What a super weekend! Culminating in a wonderful dinner in the formal dining room which was spectacular. We like to cook - and the Kitchen is large and well equipped for big parties. A lovely setting in a lovely village / area. The host was charming and very accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

robin H.

Liked: Cleanliness

An old character house

very different comfortable large house from days gone by, indeed interesting + with enclosed fair sized, tidy gardens our family all enjoyed a weekend stay at at Compton House - bedrooms are a wow! Kitchen good + its stately dining room were highlights Patricia was v helpful too.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Birthday

We were all 'blown away' by Compton House. So grand, and so welcoming. It was the perfect venue for a special birthday celebration with my family. Lots of space, inside and out. Thank you Patricia, from Stuart, Sally,Tym, Tom, Rae, Louis, and birthday girl Wendy. gi
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terri D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect

This house is amazing, it’s very old and packed with antiquities. Every amenity we needed. Patricia the host is fabulous in every aspect. Fully equipped kitchen, beautiful bedrooms with en suites, fantastic grounds. Perfect location. It is such a stunning property and quite quirky with creaky stairs and uneven floors. Lovely clean bedding. Huge stunning dining room. It was absolutely perfect for a weekend stay with family and friends and we shall definitely re-visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Adam F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fascinating house for good times

Had a cracking NY here. Amazing house, you could spend a life time looking at all the furniture, objet d'arts and the history of the house. Grand, perhaps a tad cluttered in the kitchen, but quite and very comfortable beds. Showers are a bit weak, but lovely village and pub 5mins walk from the house. Bet it's super in the summer, with the french doors open on the garden.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hayley H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Hen weekend

Interesting country house, lots to explore, fascinating, beautiful gardens, we stayed two nights and made use of rooms, and garden, beautiful place! Patricia was sooo welcoming, kind and helpful host, thank you! Such a quirky place would defo come back 👍
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023