The Guesthouse
Sleeps 4 + a baby. Single-storey house warmed by central heating with 2 bedrooms (king and twin), ensuite shower rooms, space for a baby cot & extra bed, full kitchen, dining table, lounge and private garden with BBQ
Fern
Sleeps 2 + baby. Shepherd hut warmed by a logburner. Double bed, ensuite shower room, kitchenette, garden, firepit, BBQ & wood-fired hot tub
Willow
Sleeps 2 + baby. Shepherd hut on a hillside with amazing views. Warmed by a logburner. Double bed, ensuite shower room, kitchenette, garden, firepit & BBQ
“Mat’s family are in the brewery and pub business, so when we took on the Vobster Inn, which had stood empty for some time, you might have expected the taps to go back on! Instead, after 5 years in Frome, we were craving more space and more nature for our 3 young boys, so we came here to rewild the land instead. I’m a nutritional therapist, and we grow flowers from seed for every guest. Yurts, a cabin and a little makers’ shop are on the way, and we hope to host the odd evening of live music, food trucks and pop up saunas in due course. So the old pub may get its regulars back after all… just not quite the way anyone expected.” Owners Ellie & Mat
They love
The gardens in spring and summer – full of ox eye daisies, and bursting with colour.
We love
The Guesthouse’s yellow kitchen – it’s so uplifting.
You may not love
Rates don’t include a cleaning fee – see FAQ. No WiFi at the shepherds huts. A quiet policy past 9.30pm to respect the neighbours, other guests and wildlife. Sorry, no pets.
Sustainability.
Refillable, eco-friendly products.
Surrounds.
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Frome -
Vobster Quay -
The Talbot Inn -
The Newt -
Stourhead -
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Glastonbury
- Walk over the hill to Mells for a pint or dinner at the 15thC Talbot Inn, about 40 minutes on foot. In spring and summer, The Walled Garden at Mells is lovely for lunch.
- Dive into Vobster Quay, a flooded quarry a few minutes down the road and a favourite with wild swimmers and divers.
- Get to The Frome Independent market early on the first Sunday of the month (March to December). If your stay doesn’t coincide with this, just mooch around the town’s brilliant independents then have brunch at Rye Bakery on Whittox Lane.
- Hire bikes from Ellie and Mat and follow the Colliers Way, an old railway line that runs through Mells and Frome towards Bath. Or cycle to the pub!
- Make a day of Bruton (25 mins’ drive away) for Hauser & Wirth’s galleries, The Newt’s gardens, or dinner at Osip or At the Chapel.
- Climb Clay Hill for panoramic views across Somerset and Wiltshire, or walk to Heaven’s Gate on the Longleat estate.
- Go garden-hopping at Iford Manor, Kilver Court and Caisson Gardens, with a detour to the Giant Shepton Flea Market forantiques. Kilver Court is also home to Mulberry and Toast outlet stores.
- Take the kids to Longleat Zoo for lions, rhinos and a brilliant monkey drive-through (20 mins). Or head to Stourhead to wander the lakeside gardens and climb King Alfred’s Tower.
Details.
- Shepherds huts and a house amongst 4 acres of meadow and woodland
- Fern (sleeps 2 + baby). Shepherd hut warmed by a logburner with cabin bed, ensuite shower room, kitchenette, seating, private garden, outdoor seating, firepit, BBQ and wood-fired hot tub. No WiFi and patchy phone reception
- Willow (sleeps 2 + baby). Shepherd hut warmed by a logburner with cabin bed, ensuite shower room, kitchenette, seating, private garden, outdoor seating, firepit and BBQ. No WiFi but good phone reception
- The Guesthouse (sleeps 4 + a baby). House warmed by central heating with 2 bedrooms (king and twin, both with ensuite shower rooms); space for a baby cot and extra bed (see FAQ); full kitchen (oven, electric hob, fridge freezer, Nutribullet, kettle & toaster), sitting area and garden. WiFi but patchy phone reception
- All have:
- Basic supplies
- Games & coffee table books
- Garden with firepit & BBQ
- Ooni pizza oven to borrow (see FAQ)
- Sorry, no pets
- Parking
- Rent bikes (see FAQ)
- The owners live in the old pub, with their young family; there if you need them
- Walk to Babington House (25 mins) or The Talbot Inn (40 mins)
- Drive to Mells for a pub and village shop (4 mins), or to various farm shops and into Frome (10 mins)
- Booking conditions: a 2-night minimum stay, check in any day. Note rates don’t include a cleaning fee – see FAQ
- Remember to pack: a journal & pen, books, drawing materials
Sliding
30% deposit, with the balance due 8 weeks prior to stay.
Cancellations
8+ weeks prior to stay: deposit refunded, minus a £40 processing fee.
6-8 weeks prior to stay: deposit retained, 70% balance refunded, minus a £40 processing fee.
4-6 weeks prior to stay: 50% of the total booking fee retained, 50% refunded, minus a £40 processing fee.
No refunds if booking cancelled within 4 weeks of stay. These terms also apply to any booking amendments or date changes.
See our full booking Ts & Cs
FAQs.
In 3.30pm / out: 10.30am.
Early check in (1pm), late check out (12pm) available on request, £20 each.
£40 for each shepherd hut and £60 for the Guesthouse; added to your booking.
Unfortunately not – the owners love dogs but want this place to be a peaceful retreat.
The Guesthouse has fibre optic WiFi. The huts don’t have WiFi.
There’s generally a 2-night minimum stay. One-night stays can be considered but for a surcharge. Please enquire if this is of interest.
£15/day per bike, including a helmet.
It’s free if you just want to borrow it, or you can book a full Pizza experience, which includes all the ingredients to cook wonderful pizzas at your hut.
No, just Fern. Willow has a more dramatic setting instead. If you book Fern you might like to get the hot tub heated for your arrival (additional £40).
Fern is 20m from the car park at the bottom of the hill. Willow is about 200m away at the top. Both feel completely secluded.
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