To Rest A While
View prices & book- 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
Site type
- Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Sat, Feb 3 to
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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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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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Excellent.
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Liked: A real cocoon and beautifully located just near Wells. We will definitely go back.
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Perfect peaceful getaway, great facilities can't wait to return!
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Liked: We were met by the lovely Anne who showed us around and we were welcomed with a delicious cream tea and bottle of bubbly which we enjoyed in the private garden.The hut is in a great location on the farm, right opposite the 5 sheep and the cows who are very friendly (we even met the farm cat one evening who joined us for dinner). In the hut there is everything you could need, tea, coffee, milk, all the cooking equipment, fridge, cutlery and even a tv and dvd's, books and games in case of a rainy day. There is a great shower and a private bathroom in the hut too and the bed is super comfy! Even a fan for the warmer nights and an electric fireplace for the winter. Only a short walk into the City of Wells, we were very excited when we realised it was the filming location for the movie Hot Fuzz! Wells is a beautiful place with a stunning cathedral and great shops (I highly recommend the flapjack shop on the corner!) We also met a few locals who were very friendly, and we were lucky to have a great sunny weekend and managed to catch the market on the Saturday where we bought lots of fresh local produce for our dinners for the next few days (we realised the butter we bought was actually produced with the milk from the cows on the farm we were staying on! Highly recommend it was delicious!) We had to call Anne for some assistance on the second day and she was more than happy to help and arrived with us within minutes, even though she lives off site, and was more than happy to help us. In the evenings we sat and watched the sunset over the mendip hills from the Hut and drank local cider in the private garden, the farm is a working farm but we barely heard it at all, and when we did it was only when we were outside but even then it was such a peaceful getaway, the perfect place to get away from it all and unwind. I can't recommend this place highly enough, if we could give more than 5 stars we would. Thank you so much to Anne we cannot wait to come back and visit again!
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Fantastic Hut, Fabulous Host, Great Location.
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Liked: To Rest A While is such a fantastic Sheperd's Hut and Anne the host is fabulous! She met me on road a couple of miles out to guide the way; such an angel. Her cream tea, was lovely and I was also privileged to taste her amazing Victoria sponge cake! (Anne you should do a list for orders???) I was on my bicycle and perfectly situated for Wells, Glastonbury, Wookey Hole, Ebbor Gorge and Cheddar Gorge. Be aware there are some BIG hills!!! Cycling down through Cheddar Gorge road was unbelievable and worth the climb on the approach. With a car you could go even further a field and with ample parking on site; but do check where too, as it is a working farm. Saying that, it was totally peaceful and almost tranquil with occasional distant tractor sounds; as expected. The hut was perfect for me, my bike and I; as it would be for a couple. Lovely comfy bed (and I'm 6ft 2"), lots of hot water and great toilet/shower room. Cracking little cooker/grill/double hob, mini fridge with ice box, more than enough crockery, cutlery and utensils, towels, shower robes and lots more! Overall the hut surpassed my initial thoughts on booking. Superbly furnished and with everything I needed and more! I wouldn't hesitate to book; you won't be disappointed!!!
Disliked: Due to no fault of Anne, the recent hot and dry weather made it a little dusty at times. Saying that, it did not in anyway ruin my experience; just the gleam of my shiny bike!
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Lovely cosy and clean delicious cream tea!
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Liked: Cosy and comfortable excellent shower
Disliked: No wifi to speak of even though described as having it. . If lucky you could just pick up emails etc outside but totally hit and miss. I suggested that shouldn't advertise it until they'd sorted out the connection!
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Anne was a friendly and helpful but a few things lacking
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Liked: All the places you can visit, Glastonbury, Stonehenge, Longleat, Wells Cathedral and Wookey Hole. Also while I was there the Bath and West Show. A different place to stay as a Shepherd Hut was something I had always wanted to stay. Thoroughly enjoyed it.
Disliked: Noisy as building works were going on.
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Features
No dogs allowed
Adults only
Leisure on park
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis WatersportsAmenities on park
Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Adults only Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowedThemes
Budget/backpacker Hikers’ paradise Luxury Peaceful Spectacular sceneryUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Farm Tiny (1-10 sites)Accessibility
Disabled facilitiesNearby leisure
Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Restaurant nearbyLocation
To Rest A While
Manor Farm
Woodford Lane
Wells
Somerset
England
BA5 1QS
Timezone
Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)
GPS
51.19119°N
-2.66713°W
Nearest transport
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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
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Berrow North Of Unity Farm | 26.4 km | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Good | Good |
Weston-Super-Mare Uphill Slipway | 26.9 km | Estuary | Poor | Poor | N/A | Poor |
Weston Main | 27.6 km | Estuary | Poor | N/A | Poor | N/A |
Brean | 28 km | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Weston-Super-Mare Sand Bay | 28.4 km | Estuary | N/A | N/A | Good | Good |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Wells Cathedral 2.6 km
Ebbor Gorge National Nature Reserve 3.9 km
Wookey Hole Caves & Papermill 4 km
Glastonbury Tor 5.6 km
Glastonbury Abbey 6 km
National Trust
West Pennard Court Barn 6.8 km
King John's Hunting Lodge 15 km
Stembridge Tower Mill 17.1 km
Lytes Cary Manor 17.3 km
Priest's House 21.6 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
BISHOP'S PALACE, WELLS 2.7 km
MILTON LODGE AND THE COMBE, WELLS 3.3 km
Wookey Hole and Ebbor Gorge 3.9 km
Wookey Hole - Priddy - Ebbor Gorge 4.9 km
Glastonbury 6.2 km
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.
Nearest sites
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.
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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-park accommodation Arrive: 2:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at To Rest A While? From $333.25 (for 2 nights, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.