St Etheldreda's Holiday Cottage, Wells

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St Etheldreda's Holiday Cottage, Wells

St Etheldreda's Cottage is quietly located yet in the heart of this beautiful city. It is perfect fo Lounge: with feature fireplace and TV, on the first floor.
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Situated within the historic heart of one of the most picturesque cities in Somerset, this traditional property has been beautifully restored combining a contemporary style with period features, creating superb accommodation available throughout the year. Known for being the smallest city in England, Wells is awash with stunning medieval architecture, the finest of which can be seen in the Cathedr

al and the adjoining moated Bishop's Palace and gardens and Vicars Close - the oldest occupied street in Europe. Within the nearby high street there is an array of boutique shops, a deli, cafes, pubs, restaurants and a farmers market held every Wednesday and Saturday in the cobbled square. In close proximity is Glastonbury which is surrounded by the Somerset levels with its many nature reserves and idylic bicycle rides, in scenic contrast but equally nearby is Cheddar and Wookey Hole caves in the Mendip Hills for breathtaking views and walks. You will find artisan independent shopping in nearby Frome and outlet shopping at Clarks village in Street which also has an art deco outdoor lido (summer only). Slightly further afield is the Unesco historic city of Bath with its Roman Baths and Georgian architecture, Exmoor National Park, Longleat House and Safari Park, Stourhead House & Gardens, Tyntesfield House near Bristol's suspension bridge, the East/West Somerset Steam Railway and very many more attractions. The accommodation is set over three floors, offers ONE bedroom: on the second floor, double bed with space for travel cot and en-suite shower and WC. Kitchen/diner: with electric double oven and hob, microwave, fridge with ice compartment, washing machine and dishwasher, on the ground floor. Outside: small patio area with table and chairs and exclusive use of garden area. Amenities: roadside parking, fresh bed linen, towels, electric, central heating, lockable shed for bicycles/pushchairs etc, drying area, large supermarket 100m away. Regret no smoking. Regret no pets. Location: shops, pubs and restaurants within level walking distance (100m). - You'll need more than a week!

29/07/2024

28/07/2024

Count me in!

☀️🌻🎪This time next week! Join us in Frome for a Carnival themed The Frome Independent. Shop from hundreds of the best contemporary makers in the south west, find the perfect vintage treasure in the fabulous Flea, choose plants and flowers for inside and out, enjoy delicious summery food and drink and dance to vintage vinyl and live music all day. Head to the Village Green for circus workshops with the brilliant . 🎪🌻☀️

Sunday 4th August 10am-3pm

17/05/2024

🎫 Joint Day Ticket for Wells Cathedral and The Bishop's Palace & Gardens 🎫

Did you know that you can now purchase a joint day ticket for exploring two of Wells’ most iconic landmarks in one day? Your ticket gives you access to our awe-inspiring cathedral, home to one of the world’s oldest medieval clock faces and the mesmerising scissor arches. But that’s not all! The same ticket lets you wander through the enchanting Bishop’s Palace, boasting 14 acres of stunning RHS partner gardens and an 800-year-old palace.

🔗 Find out more here:
https://www.wellscathedral.org.uk/archives/64590778

Visit Wells Visit Somerset Association of English Cathedrals

12/05/2024

Classic car rally at the Cathedral Green next Sunday - just in case you didn’t know..

05/05/2024

A few shots of Shapwick Heath nature reserve yesterday - Hobby, Great Crested Grebe, Marsh Harrier, Lap-wing and many more!

04/05/2024

✨Coming to the market tomorrow? If you're visiting from out of town there's loads of information to help you plan your day on the VISIT link in our bio. 🚃 🚲️ 🚶🏾⁠
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🚍️ The D2 bus service runs hourly on Sundays - normal route from Bath, dropping off in Waterloo (by Cork St car park) on market days. 🚌⁠
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If you really do need to bring your car please use our super convenient, donation only, accessible Park and Ride service from:⁠
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Frome Medical Practice, Enos Way, BA11 2FH⁠
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Frome College, Bath Rd, BA11 2SA (Princess Anne Rd entrance)⁠
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🚫 PLEASE be considerate of our local community and do not park on residential streets in town 🚫 ⁠
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📷️ for The Frome Independent

04/05/2024

Visiting our local RSPB nature reserve today - big skies, birds and a Tor!

01/05/2024

Highly recommended - the High Parts tour is very interesting..

⭐ High Parts Tour & Peace Doves ⭐

🕊️ Created by the same artist and sculptor as the Luxmuralis light shows - Peter Walker!

From now until Saturday 8 June 2024 this tour will take on a new dimension. Whilst you enjoy your tour exploring the hidden spaces in the High Parts of the cathedral, you will be among thousands of paper doves as a part of Peter Walker’s acclaimed Peace Doves Exhibition. The thousands of paper doves will be carrying messages of peace, hope and love and will be suspended in a beautiful, illuminated installation over the Nave of Wells Cathedral.

🔗 Find out more and book tickets here:
https://highparts-wellscathedral2024.eventbrite.co.uk

Visit Wells Visit Somerset Association of English Cathedrals

30/04/2024

https://swheritage.org.uk/events/somerset-day/

Happy Somerset Day Event....great place, please go and support..
Entry price is small and it also has a cafe and art center right next to it...so you can make a day of it...

Join us for children's activities exploring life in Saxon Somerset as we celebrate Somerset Day with reenactors from Draca Beorder.

30/04/2024

⛔ Gallery and garden closure at Hauser & Wirth Somerset ⛔

🖼️🌿 From Monday 29 April to Friday 24 May, the gallery and garden will be closed in preparation for our 10th anniversary exhibition, ‘Phyllida Barlow. unscripted,’ and the reopening of Roth Bar.

📆 Join us for the opening celebrations on Saturday 25 May from 12 – 5 pm. Tickets are free but we encourage you to register in advance.

🧺 The will remain open 7 days a week from 9am, offering food and hot drinks from the deli counter.

🔗 Plan your visit: https://tinyurl.com/5hpb266k

📷 Jason Ingram Photography

30/04/2024

Saw a quick preview of this and it looks fantastic..

Starting Saturday 4th May
Book Now. t.ly/O_DzO or in Person or Tel 01749 673195 Daily 1pm to 9pm.
⭐️2024 price freeze! All tickets £5 each until 31st Dec 2024⭐️
Swede Caroline [15]
Co Produced by identical twins from Glastonbury Jack and Boris Thompson-Roylance.
In this British Mockumentary, the competitive giant vegetable growing world is rocked by scandal when up-and-coming prospect Caroline has her prized marrow plants stolen

30/04/2024

We're expecting lots of visitors at Glastonbury Tor during the next couple of days to celebrate Beltane, the Gaelic May Day festival.

We ask all those visiting to support the work of our rangers and help us protect this special site by not pitching tents, leaving litter or starting fires. Please also respect the homes of those living nearby.

📸 Visions Of Somerset

30/04/2024

https://www.greenfair.org.uk/

Beautiful event we go every year..
This is why Somerset is the land of the Summer People!

The Green Scythe Fair is a magical one day environmental fair in a beautiful setting on the Somerset Levels run entirely by volunteers using wind, sun and muscle power

30/04/2024

Yet more new shows announced!

ALAN DAVIES and LOU SANDERS added to this year's line-up

Lou Sanders is on sale NOW

Alan Davies is on sale Friday 1st March, 10am

🎟 https://www.wellscomfest.com/whats-on-by-day

30/04/2024

Here's all the info you need for this years Beltane in Glastonbury, can't wait to celebrate the beginning of Summer..

Everything you need to know about Glastonbury's May Day, Beltane & Glastonbury Dragons May Fayre Celebrations on May 1st and May 5th 2024.

28/04/2024

Tuesday 23 April 2024

28/04/2024

I really missed this last month (weather caused it to be cancelled) - not long now!!!

24/03/2024

You can get all the things you need in your life here - plants, cake (I can't think of anything else)

✨️Just two weeks until market day! Find hundreds of stalls selling contemporary crafts and art, homewares, jewellery, home fragrance, skincare, accessories and plants for indoors and out. As ever we'll have seasonal food and drink from the best local producers plus a delicious array of street food. Browse vintage finds in the Flea, hang out by the Village Green and enjoy great live music from the Busking Stage. Join us in Frome for a lovely, lively spring day out. 🌷 ✨️

Sunday 7th April 10am - 3pm

🎨 Matt Wellsted (www.fancystudio.co.uk) for The Frome Independent

04/03/2024

This is one of the few things I've not managed to do - gosh I'd love to though..

11/02/2024

Sha-ting its Spring! - yay the Frome Market is back - get in!

✨️Three weeks to go! Join us on Sunday 3rd March for the first The Frome Independent of the year. Delicious local food and drink, gorgeous homewares, jewellery, skin care, art, ceramics, seeds, plants, vintage finds and live music.

Of course Frome's amazing independent businesses will be open in the meantime for all your Valentine's / Galentine's / Pancake eating needs.💝✨️

10/02/2024

Back in the 1980’s, when I was a teenager. Being so young I thought it was a bit dull/small! Soz!!!

When was the first time you visited Wells?

Thanks to for the wonderful photo of Vicars’ Close!

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03/02/2024

With longer days ahead, its lovely to have a little break to look forward to.. how about this little beauty!

31/01/2024

Address

3 Green Place
Wells
BA51QU

Website

https://www.airbnb.co.uk/rooms/16438191

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and it was even better to be acknowledged by the crew (waved at) of this Wildcat - what a credit they are to public service.. - thanks for waving to us! Royal Naval Air Station Yeovilton