To Rest A While

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The parking area next to the unit
The parking area next to the unit
Side view
West Country cream tea on your arrival
Cosy stays
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The shepherd's hut
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The secluded garden
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Side view
West Country cream tea on your arrival
Cosy stays

  • Scenic adults-only shepherd's hut overlooking the Somerset Levels
  • A five-minute drive from Wells and 10 from Glastonbury
  • Secluded lanes, spectacular views, and welcoming cream tea on arrival
When all you need is a break from the chaos of daily life, trundle along to Somerset and snuggle up nice and cosy at To Rest A While, an adults-only site on a working dairy farm five minutes’ drive from the city of Wells. This is a top spot for curing stress and overwork, with quiet and secluded lanes to wander along, soothing views over the fields of Somerset Levels towards the Mendip Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and a real West Country cream tea waiting for you on arrival – not to mention a complete lack of kids scurrying around making noise… If spending days unwinding in the silence of the site isn’t enough for a proper holiday, maintain a sense of calm with explores and wanders nearby: join the Monarch’s Way walking route in Wells for lengthy rambles to Glastonbury (then saunter up to Glastonbury Tor on arrival), or take to the saddle for peaceful pedals along the West Country Way, which links Cornwall and the river Avon (and passes through Wells on the way). On chilly evenings, head back to your cosy shepherd's hut and cuddle up by the woodfired stove to warm aching bones and muscles after long days of adventuring, cook up a feast in the kitchen and then settle in for the night, with nothing at all to disturb your rest…

Site type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 1
Open now
Opens 30 July
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Admission

  • Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Thu 30 Jul to

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Reviews

9.7

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What customers say

This peaceful shepherd's hut offers a comfortable and well-equipped stay, perfect for exploring Wells and Glastonbury. Guests consistently praise the welcoming host, Anne, and the delicious cream tea provided. The hut's kitchen is described as excellent, and the beds and hot showers are comfortable. While one guest noted flies entering the hut during a heatwave, this was attributed to it being a working farm. The location is convenient for exploring the local area and is within walking distance of public transport.

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Well equipped, comfortable, quiet shepherds hut.…

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 Carol C. 1 review

Shepherd's hut

Liked Well equipped, comfortable, quiet shepherds hut. Set on the edge of a farm in a tiny village but near to Wells. Cream tea was delicious and Anne was a delightful hostess.

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Friendly owner

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Tram N. 7 reviews

Shepherd's hut

Liked It was nice and peaceful very relaxing perfect for seen the sun set. It's a perfect base to explore Wells and Glastonbury.
There was everything you need in the shepherd's hut to made your stay more comfortable. Local pub serve lovely foods all in all we enjoyed out stay. Cream tea was most welcome.Thank you

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Very friendly welcome. Hut extremely well-equipped.…

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 Helen D. 7 reviews

Shepherd's hut

Liked Very friendly welcome. Hut extremely well-equipped.

Disliked Nothing

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To Rest A While provided the…

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 Eva J. 1 review

Shepherd's hut

Liked To Rest A While provided the perfect home for us to explore Wells and Glastonbury over the weekend. It was perfect for us as we don’t have a car and was a 7 minute walk from the Mendip Explorer bus and a 30ish minute walk to Wells. It was very peaceful on the farm.

Disliked Due to the heatwave we had to leave the door and windows open resulting in a lot of flies coming in (it is a working farm after all). There is a little fenced off area around the hut to relax in - you cannot roam the farm which is fair enough.

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A perfect little gem.

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 Karen H. 1 review

Shepherd's hut

Liked Found this little last minute gem for summer solstice.
Greeted by Anne and a delightful cream tea.

Had to call about a small issue, but was quickly resolved and nothing was to much of a problem.
Everything you need is in the kitchen, the bed is comfortable, there is plenty of hot water and dressing gowns provided. A little secluded place outside to eat and relax, whilst listening to the birdsong.

Perfect location for Glastonbury and exploring the surrounding area.

Thankyou for giving us a chilled out weekend.

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Excellent site with everything you need for a little getaway.

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Liked Great location, lovely hut with everything you need for your stay, tuck away with a little nice outdoor seating. Definitely would come again.

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Perfect for a long weekend exploring Wells and Glastonbury.

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 Lettuce B. 1 review

Shepherd's hut

Liked Anne was very welcoming and provided a lovely cream tea.
We really enjoyed our stay, the bed was comfortable, the shower was hot and the kitchen was better equipped than our one at home!
It was a quiet location and very convenient for visiting Wells and Glastonbury and we had a lovely weekend.

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Features

No dogs allowed

Adults only

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Adults only Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowed

Themes

Budget/backpacker Luxury Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

To Rest A While

Manor Farm

Woodford Lane

Wells

Somerset

England

BA5 1QS

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

51.19119°N
2.66713°W

Nearest transport

Coach
1.3 mi Wells Bus Station
3.8 mi Town Hall
3.8 mi Glastonbury Town Hall
Rail
8.9 mi Castle Cary Rail Station
11 mi Bruton Rail Station
13.4 mi Highbridge & Burnham-on-Sea Rail Station
Ferry
14.5 mi Bridgwater Ferry Terminal
17.8 mi Weston-super-Mare Knightstone Harbour
17.8 mi The Cottage Ferry Landing
Airport
13.6 mi Bristol International Airport

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Start hols with a jaunt into the city of Wells, five minutes’ drive away: the spectacularly stunning Wells Cathedral, Bishop’s Palace and Gardens, and the highly photographable Vicar’s Close are all worthy of explores, and there are shops and markets to pass more retaily days. If credit cards are still begging to be swiped, there are more than 90 high street and designer shops at Clarks Village outlet centre 25 minutes away; otherwise stay in the car for a trip to Glastonbury where shopping can be complemented by a stop at the shoe museum, and non-shopaholics can opt for the Somerset Rural Life Museum or Glastonbury Abbey. Those with their noses in the past have plenty to investigate round here: the stately piles of Montacute House, Lytes Carey Manor and King John’s Hunting Lodge give a taste of grandeur within 40 minutes, the Fleet Air Arm Museum and Haynes International Motoring Museum are both around 35 minutes away for the mechanically minded, and the site is 50 minutes from Bath, where Austen-themed strolls, Roman baths and architectural masterpieces entice. For time in the great wide open, guests can flap along to RSPB Ham Wall to see some of the UK’s best starling murmurations, travel 40 minutes west to sandy beaches and the Brean Theme Park at Burnham-on-Sea, or travel 40 minutes east to Longleat Safari Park.

Food and drink

  • Sherston Inn Pub 1.1 mi
  • Cheddar Valley Inn Pub 1.3 mi
  • The Quarter Jack Pub 1.3 mi
  • The Full Moon Pub 1.3 mi
  • Ajwa Indian Restaurant 1.3 mi
  • Sheep & Penguin Pub 1.3 mi
  • Rose & Crown Pub 1.4 mi
  • Rajah Tandoori Restaurant 1.4 mi
  • The City Arms Pub 1.4 mi
  • The Globe Pub 1.4 mi

Groceries

  • Lidl 1.1 mi
  • Tesco 1.2 mi
  • Morrisons 1.2 mi
  • Waitrose 1.5 mi
  • Budgens 2.1 mi
  • Earthfare 3.6 mi
  • Morrisons 3.9 mi
  • Tesco 4.3 mi
  • ALDI 4.5 mi
  • Tesco 5.1 mi

Public transport

  • Stoppers Lane Bus stop 0.2 mi
  • Coxley Memorial Hall Bus stop 0.4 mi
  • Brownes Garden Centre Bus stop 0.4 mi
  • Harters Hill Lane Bus stop 0.6 mi
  • Jocelyn Drive Turn Bus stop 0.8 mi
  • Priory Health Park Bus stop 0.9 mi
  • Wells Cemetery Bus stop 1.2 mi
  • Polsham Junction Bus stop 1.2 mi
  • Charter Way Bus stop 1.3 mi
  • Wells Bus Station 1.3 mi

What’s nearby

  • Wells Golf Club Golf course 2.3 mi
  • The Gauntlet Shopping centre 3.7 mi
  • The Mendip Golf Club Golf course 5.4 mi
  • The Bayliss Centre Shopping centre 5.6 mi

Local services

  • Priory Health Park Hospital 1 mi
  • Wells City Practice Doctors 1 mi
  • Boots Pharmacy 1 mi
  • Morrisons Petrol Station Fuel station 1.2 mi
  • Esso Fuel station 1.4 mi
  • Superdrug Pharmacy 1.5 mi
  • BP Fuel station 2.1 mi
  • West Mendip Community Hospital 2.6 mi
  • Glastonbury Health Centre Doctors 3.5 mi
  • Glastonbury Pharmacy 3.7 mi

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Must see

Wells Cathedral 1.6 mi

Ebbor Gorge National Nature Reserve 2.4 mi

Wookey Hole Caves & Papermill 2.5 mi

Glastonbury Tor 3.5 mi

Glastonbury Abbey 3.7 mi

National Trust

West Pennard Court Barn 4.2 mi

King John's Hunting Lodge 9.3 mi

Stembridge Tower Mill 10.6 mi

Lytes Cary Manor 10.7 mi

Priest's House 13.4 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

BISHOP'S PALACE, WELLS 1.7 mi

MILTON LODGE AND THE COMBE, WELLS 2 mi

Wookey Hole and Ebbor Gorge 2.4 mi

Wookey Hole - Priddy - Ebbor Gorge 3.1 mi

Glastonbury 3.8 mi

Local events

  • Glastonbury Festival (Wednesday, 23 June 2027 – Wednesday, 23 June 2027)

    Glastonbury, Somerset 4.1 mi

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does To Rest A While have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is To Rest A While dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near To Rest A While? Start hols with a jaunt into the city of Wells, five minutes’ drive away: the spectacularly stunning Wells Cathedral, Bishop’s Palace and Gardens, and the highly photographable Vicar’s Close are all worthy … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of To Rest A While?
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  2:30 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at To Rest A While? From £170 (for 2 nights, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.