Beneath the Chestnut

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View from the tub
View from the tub
The hut and private outdoor area
A bumble bee visitor
Picnic table and chairs with a view
The scent of flowers fills the air
The hut at dusk
Exterior of the hut
Views to a meadow and ancient woodland
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The hut and private outdoor area
A bumble bee visitor
Picnic table and chairs with a view

  • Adults-only shepherd’s hut for two in a peaceful Somerset meadow
  • Mendip Hills and Wells 25 minutes’ drive; Glastonbury 40 minutes
  • Private garden with barbecue and woodfired bath; wildlife on site
Looking to slope off to Somerset for a bit of R&R with your beloved? Beneath the Chestnut at Coleford might fit the bill very nicely – it’s tucked away in a corner of a peaceful Somerset meadow, with accommodation in a well-designed, adults-only shepherd’s hut surrounded by ancient woodland. Inside, the hut has a double bed, TV, woodburning stove, ensuite shower room and everything you need for a comfortable stay in a luxurious living space. Cooking is done outside on a gas barbecue in a private garden planted with flowers and herbs. You can also soak in the woodfired roll-top bath (give it around an hour to warm up), which makes a top spot for watching the sunset – on clear nights, the lack of light pollution makes stargazing from this vantage point a must too. Wildlife is a big part of life on site. Go quietly about your business and you may see hares scooting across the meadow, deer grazing and buzzards circling overhead. Owls, hedgehogs and seasonal swallows are all visitors too, and as alpacas and sheep live in neighbouring paddocks, you’ll rarely be without animal company. Although Beneath the Chestnut feels miles from anywhere, pubs, a farm shop and village stores are just a few minutes away by car, with Frome, Wells and Glastonbury making great days out. However, as this is very much rural Somerset, a car is essential to make the most of your stay.

Site type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 1
Open all year
Opens
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Admission

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

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 Hot tub 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 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 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 No pets allowed

Themes

Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Tiny (1-10 sites)

Location

Beneath the Chestnut

Lipyeate

Holcombe

Somerset

England

BA3 5FJ

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

51.25276°N
2.45747°W

Route directions

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Nearest transport

Coach
4.4 km Victoria Hall B
5.6 km Oakhill Primary School
5.6 km Oakhill Primary School
Rail
10.7 km Frome Rail Station
14.8 km Freshford Rail Station
15.1 km Oldfield Park Rail Station
Ferry
23.7 km Temple Meads Station Ferry Landing
23.8 km Prince Street Bridge Ferry Landing
23.9 km Temple Bridge (Bristol) Ferry Landing
Airport
23.1 km 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

If you’re keen to get out exploring Somerset on foot or by bike, there are plenty of countryside routes within a short trip by car. You can stroll around the periphery of Chew Valley Lake or explore the Stanton Drew Circles and Cove (both half an hour’s drive), and for longer hikes or bike rides with spectacular views, head for the Mendip Hills National Landscape (25 minutes). More testing trails can be found in the limestone landscapes of Cheddar Gorge (35 minutes). The historic city of Wells (25 minutes) offers up a spectacular Gothic-era cathedral and 13th-century moated Bishop’s Place as well as indie shops and markets on Wednesday and Saturday. Browse boutiques in Glastonbury (40 minutes) for handmade jewellery and watercolours of Glastonbury Tor (35 minutes), which you can climb for far-reaching views over the Somerset Levels. The market town of Frome (15 minutes) is known for its artisan shops and lots of art galleries. You can also spend a day discovering the backstory of Bath (35 minutes) on tours of The Roman Baths, or soak up the spring waters at Thermae Bath Spa.
(within 10 km)
Castle, Aquarium, Theme park and Zoo (within 16.1 km)

Food and drink

  • Eagle Inn 1.5 km
  • Holcombe Inn 1.5 km
  • The King's Head 1.8 km
  • Holcombe Farmshop & Kitchen 2.2 km
  • The Jolliffe Arms 2.4 km
  • Kings Arms 2.4 km
  • The Vobster 2.8 km
  • The Redan Inn 3.3 km
  • Bell Inn 3.4 km
  • The Somerset Wagon 3.9 km

Groceries

  • Co-op Food 1.2 km
  • The Co-Operative Fosseway 3.1 km
  • The Co-operative Food 3.7 km
  • The Co-operative Food 3.8 km
  • Sainsbury's 4.1 km
  • Lidl 4.2 km
  • Co-operative - Radstock 4.4 km
  • Tesco 5.3 km
  • The Co-operative Food 6.7 km
  • The Co-operative Food 7.4 km

Parks and play

  • Ammerdown Park 3.7 km
  • Tyning Park 4.8 km
  • Oakhill Recreational Ground 5.6 km
  • Collett Park 9.4 km
  • Victoria Park 9.4 km
  • Welshmill Play Area 9.8 km

Family days out

  • Midsomer Norton Visitor attraction 3.6 km
  • Nunney Castle 7.3 km
  • Nunney Guard House Visitor attraction 7.3 km
  • East Somerset Railway Visitor attraction 7.6 km
  • Mendip Plains Equestrian Centre Visitor attraction 7.6 km
  • Mendip Plains Equestrian Centre Visitor attraction 8 km
  • Valentine Gas Lamp Visitor attraction 9.6 km
  • Black Swan Arts - Frome's art centre Visitor attraction 9.8 km
  • Beckington Castle 11.9 km
  • Newton St Loe Castle 13.5 km
  • The Bishop's Palace Castle 13.8 km
  • Farleigh Hungerford Castle 13.9 km
  • Longleat House Castle 14.8 km
  • Longleat Safari Park Zoo 15.3 km

Public transport

  • Coleford Road 0.3 km
  • Farley Dell 0.8 km
  • Charlton Road 1.2 km
  • Highbury Cottages 1.3 km
  • Highbury Cottage 1.3 km
  • Bus Shelter 1.3 km
  • The Eagle Inn 1.5 km
  • The Bus Shelter 1.7 km
  • Stock Hill Court 1.9 km
  • The Crescent 1.9 km

Other nearby

  • Fosseway Golf Club Golf course 2.7 km
  • Fat Sams Nightclub 4.1 km
  • Farrington Park Golf & Country Club Golf course 6.5 km
  • The Mendip Golf Club Golf course 7.5 km
  • Orchardleigh Golf Club Golf course 9.9 km

Local services

  • Mendip Country Practice Doctors 1.3 km
  • Westfield Surgery Doctors 3.6 km
  • Shell Elmtree Fuel station 3.6 km
  • The Co-operative Food Cashpoint 3.7 km
  • Westfield Pharmacy 3.8 km
  • Broadway Garage Fuel station 3.9 km
  • Midsomer Pharmacy 4.1 km
  • St Chad Surgery Doctors 4.1 km
  • Esso Fuel station 4.2 km
  • The Street Car Park Charging station 4.3 km

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Must see

Ebbor Gorge National Nature Reserve 13.8 km

Wells Cathedral 13.9 km

Longleat 14.5 km

Prior Park Landscape Garden 14.8 km

Wookey Hole Caves & Papermill 15.2 km

National Trust

Prior Park Landscape Garden 14.7 km

Westwood Manor 15.4 km

Bath Assembly Rooms 16.2 km

West Pennard Court Barn 19 km

Stourhead 19 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

BABINGTON HOUSE 2.5 km

MELLS PARK 3.7 km

AMMERDOWN HOUSE 3.8 km

MELLS MANOR HOUSE 4.8 km

Mells - Buckland Dinham - Great Elm - Mells 4.8 km

Local events

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

    Glastonbury, England 13.7 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 Beneath the Chestnut have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Beneath the Chestnut dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near Beneath the Chestnut? If you’re keen to get out exploring Somerset on foot or by bike, there are plenty of countryside routes within a short trip by car. You can stroll around the periphery of … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Beneath the Chestnut?
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  11 a.m.

    Self check-in is available from 3:00pm. Check-out is by 11:00am.

    On arrival, please drive to the top of the driveway and park in the designated parking space. Your key will be waiting in the birdhouse beside the entrance gate, along with a torch if you're arriving after dark.

    From the gate, it's a short, level 70-metre wa

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  • How much does it cost to stay at Beneath the Chestnut? From $420.05 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.