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Charming listed historic country house 3 miles from Cheddar Gorge

Vacation home in Axbridge with kitchen and patio

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Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
7 bedrooms, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, travel crib
Terrace/patio
At the foot of the Mendips, this quirky house combines medieval and Georgian styles with elegant fireplaces and flagstones. With a formal dining room for up to 16 guests, sunny sitting room, morning room and TV/play area there's plenty of flexible space for family & friends to relax.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

7 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 13

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet friendly
  • Fireplace

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Charming listed historic country house 3 miles from Cheddar Gorge

A few minutes walk from historic Axbridge pubs and 3 miles from Cheddar Gorge and at the foot of the Mendips this quirky house has lots of character and surprises. Originally a farm house this house is now a blend of medieval and Georgian styles with its large windows. flagstones and elegant fireplaces. A formal Dining room seats up to 16, a sunny Sitting Room a Morning Room and a TV/play room means there is lots of flexible space for family and friends to share. This is a great base for those who enjoy the outdoors - walking, climbing,cycling, golf.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 7 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 5.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health/beauty spa

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Note from host: Dogs must be on lead in garden

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: uneven flooring and no fence at bottom of garden

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 20
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the neighborhood

Map
Axbridge, Somerset

What's nearby

  • King John's Hunting Lodge - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Cheddar Gorge - 7 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • Bristol Hippodrome Theatre - 38 min drive - 22.6 miles
  • Cabot Circus Shopping Centre - 40 min drive - 23.2 miles
  • Longleat Safari and Adventure Park - 48 min drive - 36.1 miles

Getting around

  • Highbridge & Burnham Station - 17 min drive
  • Bristol International Airport (BRS) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bath Arms Hotel - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Coffee Bank - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The White Hart - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Kebab Kitchen - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Holly House Tea Rooms - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming listed historic country house 3 miles from Cheddar Gorge pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Charming listed historic country house 3 miles from Cheddar Gorge?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming listed historic country house 3 miles from Cheddar Gorge?

Check-out is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Charming listed historic country house 3 miles from Cheddar Gorge located?

Situated in a rural location, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of King John's Hunting Lodge and Mendip Hills. Cheddar Crazy Golf and The Cheddar Gorge Cheese Co. are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Charming listed historic country house 3 miles from Cheddar Gorge Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 8 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 8 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 8 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Wendy T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Birthday

We were all 'blown away' by Compton House. So grand, and so welcoming. It was the perfect venue for a special birthday celebration with my family. Lots of space, inside and out. Thank you Patricia, from Stuart, Sally,Tym, Tom, Rae, Louis, and birthday girl Wendy. gi
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terri D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect

This house is amazing, it’s very old and packed with antiquities. Every amenity we needed. Patricia the host is fabulous in every aspect. Fully equipped kitchen, beautiful bedrooms with en suites, fantastic grounds. Perfect location. It is such a stunning property and quite quirky with creaky stairs and uneven floors. Lovely clean bedding. Huge stunning dining room. It was absolutely perfect for a weekend stay with family and friends and we shall definitely re-visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jon B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were celebrating my wife’s 70th birthday, and wanted comfortable and special accommodation for family members and friends. We also wanted to be able to enjoy a grand meal together for up to 14 of us. Compton House was perfect for us - a very unusual and lovely property. Our host was very responsive and very helpful in every way. Thank you so much Patricia, we really enjoyed our stay in your beautiful house.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic property near Bristol, perfect for celebrating with friends

I booked this property for my Sister’s hen-do and it was just the most perfect property!! The house was extremely well stocked with glasses and crockery. The dining room was amazing, creating such a special experience for a formal dinner. The gardens were beautiful as well! The host, Patricia, was extremely helpful and responsive - I really felt like she wanted to ensure we had the best experience, which we did!! Could not recommend this property more.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mum’s 90th Birthday

11 of us / 3 generations descended on Axbridge to celebrate my mother’s 90th. What a super weekend! Culminating in a wonderful dinner in the formal dining room which was spectacular. We like to cook - and the Kitchen is large and well equipped for big parties. A lovely setting in a lovely village / area. The host was charming and very accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

robin H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

An old character house

very different comfortable large house from days gone by, indeed interesting + with enclosed fair sized, tidy gardens our family all enjoyed a weekend stay at at Compton House - bedrooms are a wow! Kitchen good + its stately dining room were highlights Patricia was v helpful too.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Adam F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location

Fascinating house for good times

Had a cracking NY here. Amazing house, you could spend a life time looking at all the furniture, objet d'arts and the history of the house. Grand, perhaps a tad cluttered in the kitchen, but quite and very comfortable beds. Showers are a bit weak, but lovely village and pub 5mins walk from the house. Bet it's super in the summer, with the french doors open on the garden.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hayley H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hen weekend

Interesting country house, lots to explore, fascinating, beautiful gardens, we stayed two nights and made use of rooms, and garden, beautiful place! Patricia was sooo welcoming, kind and helpful host, thank you! Such a quirky place would defo come back 👍
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023