Cat Cottage guidebook
Neighbourhoods
Cat Cottage has four resident feline co-hosts together with me, Donna, to welcome you to stay at our beautiful home in Somerset.
Springfield Buildings was built in 1880 to house the rural coal mining workers. I have lived here for 23 years and now that my family are grown, I would like to share my lovely cottage.
In a rural setting with stunning views on the Mendip Hills, we are within half an hour’s drive to Bath, Wells, Glastonbury and Bristol. Cat Cottage is situated on a private lane and offers off road allocated parking. There are many country pubs and restaurants nearby and food delivery services for take-out.
I have restored the cottage to be cosy and comfortable without detracting from the original features. The bedrooms retain their Victorian cast iron fireplaces, and the sitting room has a large open fire. Due to the age of the cottage the stairs are relatively steep, therefore, unfortunately not suitable for anyone with mobility difficulties, sorry. There are also steps down to the front entrance.
There are three separate enclosed gardens which you are welcome to enjoy and of course the cats! Solomon, Vivi, Sunshine and Moonbeam.
If you love cats and like interacting with them please come and stay and make friends!
The guest room has a double bed, TV including Prime and Netflix, Wi-Fi, tea and coffee making facilities, extra pillows, alternative bedding, towels and a hairdryer. The bathroom is shared with me only and I can be available to help with anything else you may need. Use of the kitchen and sitting room can be arranged if available by all means. There can also be fridge space for you if required.
Cat Cottage is no smoking, however, vapes are fine. Smoking is of course permitted in the gardens.
As Cat Cottage invites you to meet the felines, obviously it may not suit everyone and I need to point out to potential visitors that anyone with a fur allergy may suffer.
It’s not compulsory to love cats but if you do it’s their home and they’ll entertain you!
BS39 7SP
Springfield BuildingsCat Cottage has four resident feline co-hosts together with me, Donna, to welcome you to stay at our beautiful home in Somerset.
Springfield Buildings was built in 1880 to house the rural coal mining workers. I have lived here for 23 years and now that my family are grown, I would like to share my lovely cottage.
In a rural setting with stunning views on the Mendip Hills, we are within half an hour’s drive to Bath, Wells, Glastonbury and Bristol. Cat Cottage is situated on a private lane and offers off road allocated parking. There are many country pubs and restaurants nearby and food delivery services for take-out.
I have restored the cottage to be cosy and comfortable without detracting from the original features. The bedrooms retain their Victorian cast iron fireplaces, and the sitting room has a large open fire. Due to the age of the cottage the stairs are relatively steep, therefore, unfortunately not suitable for anyone with mobility difficulties, sorry. There are also steps down to the front entrance.
There are three separate enclosed gardens which you are welcome to enjoy and of course the cats! Solomon, Vivi, Sunshine and Moonbeam.
If you love cats and like interacting with them please come and stay and make friends!
The guest room has a double bed, TV including Prime and Netflix, Wi-Fi, tea and coffee making facilities, extra pillows, alternative bedding, towels and a hairdryer. The bathroom is shared with me only and I can be available to help with anything else you may need. Use of the kitchen and sitting room can be arranged if available by all means. There can also be fridge space for you if required.
Cat Cottage is no smoking, however, vapes are fine. Smoking is of course permitted in the gardens.
As Cat Cottage invites you to meet the felines, obviously it may not suit everyone and I need to point out to potential visitors that anyone with a fur allergy may suffer.
It’s not compulsory to love cats but if you do it’s their home and they’ll entertain you!
Sightseeing
Glastonbury
Close to Historic Glastonbury Tor and the Glastonbury Festival Site
Wells Cathedral
Cathedral GreenMarket days are Wednesday and Saturdays
Wookey Hole Caves
High StreetWookey Hole caves & Mill
Cheddar Gorge
Cheddar Gorge, Caves and Jacobs ladder
Chew Valley Lake
The best fish & chips in the Chew Valley !
Mendip Hills
Stunning walks and nature
SS Great Britain station
A great day trip
Weston Super Mare Beach
Miles of sand, seaside rock and the pier
Shopping
Clarks Village
Outlet Shoppong Mall
Spa
Charlton House Hotel & Spa
Charlton RoadA lovely small elite spa offering day packages
Thermae Bath Spa
Hot Bath StreetBooking required for the Thermae Bath Spa
City/town information
Bristol
Vibrant Bristol for food, shopping, sightseeing and nightlife
Wells
The smallest city in England
Glastonbury
King Arthur's town
A beautiful village like many in the Chew Valley with excellent pub food
12 locals recommend
Chew Magna
A beautiful village like many in the Chew Valley with excellent pub food
A typical Somerset village with an amazing church, historic buildings and of course a pub !
28 locals recommend
Mells
A typical Somerset village with an amazing church, historic buildings and of course a pub !
Frome
A secret gem of a Somerset town
Food scene
A lovely Italian Restaurant within walking distance if you can manage the hill
19 locals recommend
La Campagna
Salisbury RoadA lovely Italian Restaurant within walking distance if you can manage the hill
The Litton
A smart country pub restaurant in a beautiful setting
The Holcombe Inn
Stratton RoadExcellent food
Bear & Swan
13 S ParadeBrilliant food and a lovely village pub
Pony & Trap
For a special occasion
The Pelican
10 S ParadeA great pub with great food
The Queens Arms Chew Magna
Silver StreetA hidden village country pub
The Carpenters Arms
Wick LaneAn old pub with an amazing menu
Chew Kitchen
Perfect Sunday Lunches but you must book in advance
The Pig - near Bath
For a special occasion
The Hunters Rest
Clutton HillStunning views and good pub food
Traveler advice
Getting around
Public Transport
There are main train stations in Bath and Bristol together with national coach stations. There are buses directly to my village from Bath, Bristol, Wells and Frome