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Reviews of The Story House - Mendips Countryside Cottage near Axbridge

The Story House, Underdown Webbington road, Axbridge, BS26 2EL, United Kingdom

#3 of 6 hotels in Axbridge

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Review score

Based on 34 hotel reviews

9.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.5

  • Comfort

    9.4

  • Location

    9.4

  • Facilities

    9.2

  • Staff

    9.6

  • Value for money

    9.1

  • Free WiFi

    9.2

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  • Reviewed: 3 June 2024

    9.0
    Very welcoming and comfortable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    We were very warmly greeted and the location was perfect as it had a beautiful river walk very close by which our Labrador loved❤️ and a short drive to the beaches.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 May 2024

    8.0
    We enjoyed our stay. The only recommendation I would make, is an enclosed garden would be good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The refrigerator was on the wall which make it awkward to access the contents when you are only 5' tall....

    It was a perfect location to base our stay. The property had almost everything we needed and the owners left us alone

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 May 2024

    10
    A perfect house for a couple to stay and explore this wonderful part of Somerset
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 2 nights

    This only issue is the front door requires a bit of a force to properly shut, but the host came out and was an utter delight as she showed us the trick to getting it to work.

    There is very little to even think about disliking about this property. It's a small but very cute little house, perfect for a couple with a fantastic kitchen, living area, and bathroom. The bed is very comfortable, there is plenty of space, and the free parking is a huge bonus. The location is absolutely perfect for exploring the local area but you will need a car as public transport is not readily available. It's about a ten minute drive from Cheddar, about thirty mintues to Weston-Super-Mare and to Wells, and the nearby pubs are amazing with excellent food and a fine selection of drinks.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 November 2023

    8.0
    Lovely place to stay and would recommend to anyone.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 1 night

    The cottage was great, it was very clean and I loved the decor. The bed was a good size and very comfortable, plus the bathroom was excellent.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 August 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The grass in the garden needed cutting. The dog seemed to enjoy hunt the ball though.

    There were some nice walks directly from the house. The house was clean, beds were comfy and the house was well equipped with everything we needed.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 July 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A nice cottage,with excellent location , beautiful views and with all the facilities for a relaxing weekend.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 July 2023

    10
    Very relaxing comfortable stay. Would use again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Nothing

    Lovely cottage. Comfortable and clean with everything we needed for our stay.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 November 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Perfect stay...

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 6 November 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    the house is cozy and its so homey. the place is easy to find and its a short drive to cheddar, ebbor gorge and Glastonbury

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 17 October 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A little tired

    Wood burner

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 24 September 2022

    9.0
    Great location. Little gem of a place.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Nothing. Really enjoyed our stay in a small village setting.

    Specially chosen, location wise, for travelling around Somerset and revisiting Axbridge. Pub at end of village does superb food. Book to avoid disappointment. Quiet location. Good wifi. Parking beside property. Attentive host. Good facilities and use of outside space for sitting out. Secure room for bikes etc. Good information pack for visitors.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 6 September 2022

    9.0
    Comfortable place to stay in North Somerset.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Everything was good.

    The Story House was well-equipped and in a good location for exploring the coast and the hills. The bed and the chairs and sofa were very comfortable - a real bonus!

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 24 July 2022

    10
    fantastic
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    beautiful cottage, clean, quiet, lovely location, great selection of books, dvds, guides to the area.

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 14 June 2022

    10
    Great escape for the short wander or great escape
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/A

    Fantastic location. Very spacious. Loved all the information for local walks and food straight out of the front door. Melanie was lovely and although we had no issues she would have been only too happy to help. The photos don't do it justice! Thankyou 😊

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: 2 May 2022

    9.0
    Fantastic in all aspects; we had an excellent stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/A

    Great location, friendly owner and perfect for a break away.

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: 4 April 2022

    9.0
    Great getaway into the hills
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    If you're looking for a cosy place to stay with easy access to all the Mendip Hills have to offer, then look no further! The cottage is ideally located, providing access to hiking trails literally from the doorstep. Just several minutes drive away is Cheddar Gorge and, slightly beyond that, you can quickly get to the many other beautiful nature reserves, forests and hills. The accommodation is tucked away from any busy roads so you can enjoy the peace and quiet of the countryside. We visited when it was fairly cold, so were very grateful for the log burner. In addition to this, the cottage is well-equipped for a self-catering holiday, and everything was spotlessly clean. Our dog was very welcome at no additional cost and, although we only briefly saw the hosts, we had plenty of helpful communication before our stay and all our needs were met.

    Stayed in April 2022

  • Reviewed: 21 March 2022

    9.0
    Enjoyed our stay. Just what we wanted.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Near to a pub. Access to motorway etc good.

    Stayed in March 2022

  • Reviewed: 29 January 2022

    9.0
    A lovely stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A little cold on arrival but heaters provided and once fire going very warm! The door lock can be difficult but Melanie does explain that in the info book - takes a few goes to master it!

    Spacious and quiet, felt like home, beautiful log fire (with wood provided), big bedroom and great location to explore the area. Melanie was very helpful with suggestions on what to do and where to eat for my partners birthday. Great that the new inn is only a walk away and does good food. Lots of cupboard space for food in the kitchen and for clothes in the bedroom and lovely, thoughtful touches throughout. We didn't want to go home!

    Stayed in January 2022

  • Reviewed: 30 October 2021

    10
    Thanks for coming to our rescue at short notice.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    The accommodation was perfect, comfortable and Melanie extremely helpful and friendly.

    Stayed in October 2021

  • Reviewed: 18 September 2021

    9.0
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 7 nights

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  • Reviewed: 12 September 2021

    10
    Perfect base for exploring the Mendips
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Couldn’t fault anything.

    Clean, comfortable with everything you need for a short break. Info provided by the owners also really helpful. Pub with decent food in the village (New Inn) just a short walk (take a torch!). We used it as a base to explore local areas including Cheddar, Glastonbury etc and lovely local walks too.

    Stayed in September 2021

  • Reviewed: 22 August 2021

    10
    Fabulous Stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 14 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The Story Cottage was everything we needed for a total break for a couple of weeks. Such a super little cottage with everything thought of and very well organised. It was a pleasure to come back to it each day after exploring the area. A great place to base yourself with so much to see and do on your doorstep and the hosts were very friendly, kind and helpful with suggestions on routes for runs, walks and cycles. We had a fabulous stay and highly recommend.

    Stayed in August 2021

  • Reviewed: 31 July 2021

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Comfortable, clean and cosy. Very helpful and pleasant hosts.

    Stayed in July 2021

  • Reviewed: 29 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in May 2024

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