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A beautiful home set in 11 acres of grounds, overlooking the Mendip Hills.

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9 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi - A beautiful home set in 11 acres of grounds, overlooking the Mendip Hills. (bristol)
Interior - A beautiful home set in 11 acres of grounds, overlooking the Mendip Hills. (bristol)
Experience the rich history and charm of Barley Wood, a 19th-century house set in 11 acres of gardens and woodland. With nine large bedrooms, two spacious event rooms, a cozy lounge with an open fire, and plenty of outdoor space for BBQs.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

9 bedrooms7 bathroomsSleeps 23

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

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About this property

A beautiful home set in 11 acres of grounds, overlooking the Mendip Hills.

  • Barley Wood is a historic house full of character and charm. Built in 1801 for the social reformer and authoress Hannah More. Later Barley Wood was home to the Wills Family-Bristol Tobacconists. Now part of the YMCA Dulverton group and used to create income for charity, we host many events and group holiday rentals.
    The house is set within 11 acres of gardens and woodland with stunning views across the Mendip Hills.
    With nine large bedrooms and five main bathrooms there is plenty of room for the whole family! The house also boasts two large rooms for events/group dining, a reception/lounge area with an open fire and piano and a domestic kitchen stocked with all the essentials. An additional three toilets are located on the ground floor. All rooms are doubles however we can add an additional five single camp beds for children and travel cots if required.
    On site parking, lots of outdoor space and a BBQ are located at the venue.
    We are happy to recommend local restaurants, pubs and places to visit or help to arrange chefs to cater at Barley Wood.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 9 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 6.5 shared bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Piano
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

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

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 1:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 1:00 PM

Special check-in instructions

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Noise must be minimal after 9pm outside Music off by midnight - deposits may be lost if later events only by prior arrangement - fee's may apply.

Pets

Pets are allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Note from host: Well behaved dogs are welcome but not on the beds.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed

By prior arrangement. Additional fee may apply.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 are allowed on site
Note from host: By prior arrangement. Additional fee may apply.
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Located in Bristol, this holiday home is in a rural area. Cheddar Gorge and Mendip Hills reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include The Cheddar Gorge Cheese Co. and Cheddar Crazy Golf. Consider O2 Academy for a night out or Clifton Observatory if you're travelling with kids. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including winery tours. Visit our Wrington travel guide
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What's nearby

  • Mendip Hills
    Mendip Hills
    10 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Ashton Gate Stadium
    Ashton Gate Stadium
    19 min drive - 17.3 km
  • Burrington Combe
    11 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Mendip Spring Golf and Country Club
    16 min drive - 11.0 km
  • Chew Valley Lake
    18 min drive - 13.2 km

Getting around

  • Yatton Station
    13 min drive
  • Bristol International Airport (BRS)
    7 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Park
    11 min drive
  • Caffè Ritazza
    8 min drive
  • The Star
    10 min drive
  • The Golden Lion, Wrington
    18 min walk
  • Airport Tavern
    7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A beautiful home set in 11 acres of grounds, overlooking the Mendip Hills. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at A beautiful home set in 11 acres of grounds, overlooking the Mendip Hills.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at A beautiful home set in 11 acres of grounds, overlooking the Mendip Hills.?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A beautiful home set in 11 acres of grounds, overlooking the Mendip Hills.?

Checkout is at 1:00 PM.

Where is A beautiful home set in 11 acres of grounds, overlooking the Mendip Hills. located?

This family-friendly Bristol holiday home is located in a rural location, 3 mi (4.8 km) from Mendip Hills, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Chew Valley and Mendip Spring Golf and Country Club. Chew Valley Lake and Clevedon Golf Centre are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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10/10 Excellent

Lucy H.

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

Amazing weekend away

The house was amazing and Zach was so so helpful and communicative throughout and even set up some dining space for us ahead of arrival on the Friday. We all had an amazing time and I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Annabel C.

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

We had the BEST time

Facilities were great, lovely and clean. Contact before was brilliant they couldn’t have been more accommodating. Will definitely come again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Maureen H.

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

Utter perfection!

We had the privilege of spending Christmas here. An extended family gathering from 4 countries. The house was just perfect for us. Comfy beds and lots of space too. The people who run this place are fabulous. The communicate promptly and are so helpful. Location was gorgeous too. We made magic memories!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Kirstie-Ann M.

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

Perfect celebration house

We had a wonderful stay here which far surpassed expectations. Every room in the property was lovely and there was plenty of space for 17 adults. There were plenty of very spacious bathrooms. The large hall was a particular highlight as an event space. The kitchen was small but well equipped enough to feed 17 over the weekend and the dishwasher much appreciated. Would certainly return for a celebration weekend in future.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Diana J.

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

An amazingly beautiful, comfortable house. The best weekend ever

We would definitely recommend this wonderful place to stay in. The owners and manager Lauren, were so helpful and couldn’t have prepared the house better for our stay. We had such a memorable weekend. The weather helped and we were also able to make use of the stunning extensive grounds. Thankyou.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Laura S.

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

Stunning

An absolutely beautiful property which is even bigger than you can imagine from the pictures. We were a group of six families and the house had more than enough space for all the adults and children. The grounds were beautiful with unbelievable views. Holly was a superb host. She stayed late to ensure we had everything we needed and was so friendly and thoughtful. We had a fantastic stay and will definitely be back! Then only improvement would be a dishwasher... With 19 of us there was a lot of washing up to do!
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10/10 Excellent

Emily S.

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

Amazing property!

What a success! The staff, house and grounds of this house exceeded all our expectations. Thank you very much and we hope to visit again in the future.
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew S.

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AkzoNobel

Lovely place everyone praised the staff and the location.