You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Bradley Cross Farm, Shepherds Cottage
High on the Mendip Hills, sits a stone cottage on a working farm, with breathtaking views over the Somerset Levels. The cottage was built around 1850 and was formerly occupied by the local shepherd grazing his sheep on this area of the Mendip Hills. Today the land is grazed by the traditional breeds of Longhorn Cattle and Wiltshire Horn Sheep, well suited to managing the natural grassland on the farm. Cheddar Gorge, Site of Special Scientific Interest, lies to the north of the farm and Mascalls’ Wood, an ancient woodland, lies to the west. Cheddar village and local shops are a distance of about 1 mile from the cottage. Ideal for walkers and close to the Mendip Way.
Property manager
Judy Credland
Languages
English
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Property amenities
Internet
Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Onsite parking
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Microwave
Oven
Toaster
Electric kettle
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
1 bedroom
Bed sheets provided
Bathrooms
Shower
Soap
Towels provided
Toilet paper
Living spaces
Fireplace
Wood stove
Entertainment
TV with cable/satellite service
Outdoor areas
Fenced yard
Barbecue grill
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Comfort
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
1 total pets
Welcoming dogs only
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In a rural location
Near a health or beauty spa
Near a hospital
In a village
Things to do
Golfing on site
Horse riding nearby
Swimming nearby
Birdwatching nearby
Wildlife and game walks nearby
Rock climbing nearby
Cycling nearby
Cave exploring nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Hiking nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Well behaved pets
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Note from host: Children under 2 years old
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 deadbolt lock
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
The Cheddar Gorge Cheese Co. - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
Mendip Hills - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Cheddar Gorge - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
Wookey Hole Caves - 12 min drive - 14.3 km
Wells Cathedral - 16 min drive - 14.5 km
Getting around
Parson Street Station - 24 min drive
Bristol International Airport (BRS) - 25 min drive
Restaurants
The Waterfall Restaurant - 9 min walk
Swan Inn - 8 min drive
The Gorge Outdoors - 12 min walk
Riverside Inn - 4 min walk
The Cheese Cottage - 8 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Bradley Cross Farm, Shepherds Cottage pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).
What time is check-in at Bradley Cross Farm, Shepherds Cottage?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Bradley Cross Farm, Shepherds Cottage?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Bradley Cross Farm, Shepherds Cottage located?
Situated in a rural location, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Cheddar Crazy Golf and Cheddar Gorge. The Cheddar Gorge Cheese Co. and Mendip Hills are also within 10 minutes.
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Bradley Cross Farm, Shepherds Cottage Reviews
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9.8
Exceptional
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Excellent secluded spot outside and overlooking Cheddar, out in wide open fields within a minute and up to the gorge in about 15.
Rustic, cosy little house with all the essentials and a stocked wood burner.
Friendly host and dogs! Also had a small milk in the fridged stocked when we arrived which was a nice touch.
2 single beds might not be up all couples' streets, but well worth it otherwise.
A thoroughly enjoyable stay, in a great location. Eating breakfast looking out over Cheddar was wonderful. A nice small property, great hosts with good communication. Will be visiting again!
Exactly as described and exactly as other users have set out. Lovely little bolthole at the top of the lane on a farm with a view for days. Simple and effective. Worth going back for Paul andJudy alone, fab hosts. We will be back.
We enjoyed staying in Paul and Judy’s shepherd hut. It is small and cozy and had everything we needed. The farm is open and has wonderful walking trails up to the top of the hill and over looking the gorge. We saw the cows and sheep Doug had a great visit with Paul, learning about the rare cows and sheep they raise. Be sure to get some local eggs and Jam from the farm- we were sad to realize we could have had fresh eggs after we bought some in town!
Highly recommend this as a place to stay and enjoy the Cheddar area!
Last minute booking, the hosts were great and very responsive to our request to bring 2 dogs. Perfect little cottage for dogs, had all the amenities you need and very well located. The area is very dog friendly and we would not hesitate to return.
Has everything that needed for a stay over.
The hosts are great, Paul's down to earth and likes a little banter, and Judy is very friendly.
Excellent location for Cheddar Gorge and Wookey Hole!
Paul and Judy were wonderful hosts,nothing was to much trouble.The views were stunning,the location is great,just a short walk to cheddar Gorge,Tess and Meg were also perfect hosts.we can’t wait to return,Thank you Paul and Judy
This was such a precious place. Judy and Paul are very kind. Great location, beautiful views, comfy living situation, and amazing dogs that I will miss. Loved the wood stove. Thank you so much for having us, Cheddar was a great experience! Neighborhood is amazing, walk around it if you can
harlow h.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Barbara
13 December 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We had an amazing stay at Bradley Cross Farm. The owners was very lovely and very helpful and their 2 dogs are super friendly too. Highly recommend if you like a bit of an adventure but looking for a very quiet place to stay.
Barbara
10/10 Excellent
Amanda
20 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Paul was very easy to work with prior to trip and a delight in person. The converted barn has all the ingredients for a restful retreat nestled in a beautiful farm looking out over Cheddar and surrounds. We had a great time with hosts that got the balance right between friendly and helpful and leaving us to do our own thing. Would be back in a flash if Australia wasn’t so far away.
A real gem, cosy, comfortable, fab location, lovely hosts
We had a very lovely stay. The Shepherds hut has everything you need for a relaxing stay, location, views, facilities and very welcoming and kind hosts. We really enjoyed the tranquility and the abundance of unspoilt nature and wildlife at the property and beyond. We were warmly greeted on our arrival, parked our vehicle and there it stayed until we had to leave ( didn't want too!) Great local area to explore on foot, with lots of helpful information and tips from Paul who made us feel very welcome including our little four legged rascal .A big thank you and we very much look forward to returning
I can highly recommend this lovely cottage. Amazing views, extremely clean and the owners are very nice. We had everything we needed in the cottage and had a great few days.
This is the perfect place to stay for relaxation and peace & quiet. The cottage has everything you need, the views were amazing and owners Paul & Judy made us feel very welcome, thoroughly enjoyed our stay here.
Fantastic helpful welcoming couple with a wealth of local information.
Comfortable rustic cottage with incredible views !
I will definitely go back there in the future for more walking adventures in and around this beautiful area.
A great little place for a short stay. Has everything you need. About a mile and a half from Cheddar Village. Great walks, though the walk back is very steep. Fantastic hosts and two gorgeous dogs. Really enjoyed our stay.