The Old Mill
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Add your business details- Self-contained adults-only lodges among three acres of woodland
- Half an hour's drive to Jurassic Coast or Cerne Abbas Giant
- Firepit, barbecue and kitchen for each unit: food pub 10 minutes' walk
Taking some time for just the two of you? Here’s a place that's geared up for just those sorts of escapes – Somerset site The Old Mill is the preserve of adult guests only, with no kids or dogs around to interfere with the serene vibe.
Each of the accommodation units at this relaxing rural spot is completely self contained, and there are only a small number of them tucked away in little pockets of the three-acre woodland site – so you’ll certainly have plenty of privacy and peace. Outdoor furniture, a barbecue and a firepit (with firewood provided) are all on hand for each unit, to help you make the most of your time spent out in the fresh air.
Inside, things are just as lovely – each unit has a comfy double bed (made up for your arrival), a woodburning stove for added cosiness and a kitchen corner with fridge, kettle and toaster plus all the handy bits and bobs you need (plates, cups, cutlery and the like). Each one also has private bathroom facilities, either inside or very close by.
And how might you fill your days when not cosying up on site? Well, this location 10 minutes' drive from Yeovil is in an excellent position for country walks, with trails running through the local area and the Blackdown Hills and Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty not far off. The Jurassic Coast is about half an hour’s drive away for more walks and beach days.
Closer to home, it's a 10-minute walk to the village of West Coker for a pub (with good food), a village shop and a butcher (sausages for the barbecue, perhaps?)
Site type
3Open all year
Languages spoken
English
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Features
No dogs allowed
Adults only
Campfires allowed
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 WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Adults only Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowed No pets allowedThemes
Bush Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearbyType
Tiny (1-10 sites)Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Fishing nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
The Old Mill
High Street
West Coker
Yeovil
Somerset
England
BA22 9AU
Directions Timezone
Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)
GPS
50.91951°N
2.69984°W
Nearest transport
Coach5.7 km Yeovil Bus Station
13.2 km Greenhill
13.4 km Coldharbour
Rail6.2 km Yeovil Junction Rail Station
6.7 km Yeovil Pen Mill Rail Station
7.5 km Crewkerne Rail Station
Ferry32.2 km Bridgwater Ferry Terminal
38.9 km Weymouth Ferry Terminal
AirportPlease 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
As well as walks in the area around the site, you might like to head north to climb Glastonbury Tor (35 minutes' drive), or go south to check out the Cerne Abbas Giant (half an hour). The Jurassic Coast is full of great places for a wander, too – some favourites include West Bay (half an hour), Lyme Regis (40 minutes) and Chesil Beach (50 minutes).
For different rural days out, grab yourselves a woolly pal for a walk with Cary Alpacas (20 minutes), explore Montacute House (10 minutes) and Tintinhull Garden (15 minutes) or take a tour of the grand interior of Forde Abbey (25 minutes), followed by a wander through the topiary-filled grounds.
Those with something of an interest in all things that move with no doubt want to schedule in visits to Fleet Air Arm Museum (20 minutes) and Haynes Motor Museum (25 minutes). As this is a grownup break, you might like to put a tour of Palmers Brewery (35 minutes) on the list too…
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eypemouth | 23.4 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Seatown | 23.6 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| West Bay (West) | 23.7 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Hive | 24.9 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Charmouth West | 25.2 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Good |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Montacute House 3.7 km
Fleet Air Arm Museum 11.5 km
Mapperton House & Gardens 14 km
Haynes International Motor Museum 16.7 km
Clarks Village 23.4 km
National Trust
Montacute House 3.7 km
Tintinhull Garden 6.2 km
Barrington Court 12.3 km
Lytes Cary Manor 13.1 km
Priest's House 13.9 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
BRYMPTON D'EVERCY 2.1 km
Montacute - Ham Hill - Norton sub Hamdon - Montacute 3.3 km
MONTACUTE HOUSE 3.4 km
BARWICK PARK 5.2 km
NEWTON SURMAVILLE 6.1 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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does The Old Mill have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is The Old Mill dog friendly? No View all features
- What attractions are near The Old Mill? As well as walks in the area around the site, you might like to head north to climb Glastonbury Tor (35 minutes' drive), or go south to check out the Cerne Abbas … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of The Old Mill?
Read moreOn-site accommodation Arrive: 3 p.m. – Anytime Depart by: 11 a.m.