Holiday lettings and rentals in Wells

Come away to the lovely Somerset town of Wells that bustles with wonderful eateries and the annual Wells Food Festival. Here you are surrounded by historic medieval charm on the edge of the majestic splendour of the Mendip Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Reconnect with nature in this lovely region on stunning walks through the remarkable, rugged limestone formations and dramatic scenery of the Mendip Hills! Come for a blissful weekend or stay for a fortnight!

There are so many reasons to have a wonderful holiday in this magnificent corner of Somerset where some of Britain’s most renowned historical attractions await your discovery! Find a fully equipped, upmarket holiday rental from a selection of lovely options in and around Wells. Browse a selection of beautiful, refurbished, heritage stone rentals and lettings conveniently located with easy access to town amenities such as supermarkets and restaurants. Many of these comfortably furnished, fully equipped, spacious rentals feature a lovely garden for relaxing. Browse a selection of properties and find a perfect romantic holiday getaway just for two or find the perfect location for 4-6 guests with the option to size up for a larger group of 9!

Wells, famous for its stunning gothic cathedral, is a popular Somerset destination packed with more than 300 listed buildings. This lovely town boasts quaint cobbled streets and gorgeous medieval architecture. Here you are perfectly located to make the most of the breathtaking landscapes of the Mendip Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty where the spectacular undulating plateau gives way to rugged ravines and rocky ascents. Here you will find flowering grasslands, dense wooded combes and a multitude of historical attractions. Well is 3 hours west of London and under one hour south of Bristol by car making this a perfect destination for a weekend getaway or a longer stay.

With the beautiful, sparkling, calm waters of Chew Valley and Blagdon Lakes located just 20 minutes north you are within easy reach of the exceptional, picturesque surroundings of these scenic man made reservoirs. These lakes are a wonderful destination if you are in the mood for a lakeshore walk or bike ride, picnicking, bird watching, angling or sailing. Chew Valley lake is fabulous for sailing as it boasts a sailing club that can cater for fleets of over 100 boats! There are a variety of sailing courses on offer here with exhilarating boat races every Sunday!

If you are an ardent history sleuth you will find yourself in the perfect spot to be on the trail of some of Britain’s most remarkable historical attractions! Wells Cathedral is on the bucket list for many history buffs alongside the iconic Roman Baths in the city of Bath just 25 minutes north east. Stoney Littleton Longbarrow Neolithic tomb dating back to 3500 BC is en route to Bath from Wells nestled in a peaceful valley. If you are feeling very adventurous, pack a picnic and head just an hour east where you can spend the day exploring the grounds of Britain’s fabled Stonhenge!

With more than 440 km of public footpaths on your doorstep in the Mendip Hills you are spoiled for choice in the area surrounding Wells if you love hiking. Here you can explore a multitude of stunning loop trails of varying lengths and degrees of difficulty like the unforgettable 8km Cheddar Gorge Trail through an exquisite area replete with weathered rocky crags, pinnacles and unique plant and animal life. The splendid 8km Blagdon Lake walk offers you several kilometres of pristine lake shoreline to explore featuring reedbed, sheltered bays and grassland teeming with birds and butterflies while the 8km Three Priddy Droves walk offers you a view of ancient dry stone walls and beautiful rugged scenery!

Come and see the magnificent Gothic architecture of this incredible cathedral and worship site that dates back to 1175! This stunning house of worship is a significant heritage landmark and you can admire one of the largest and most impressive collections of historic stained glass in Britain here alongside the famous Wells Clock, the oldest clock mechanism in England, the fabulous octagonal chapter house and a mystical, medieval chained library! Next to the cathedral you can see the Vicar’s Close, England’s only intact medieval street!

Step back in time and see how the Bishops of Bath and Wells have lived for the past 8 centuries! Here you can admire the ruins of an ancient great hall and 14 acres of exquisite gardens. The imposing, moated palace boasts a formidable gatehouse complete with a drawbridge and a portcullis. Inside you can admire beautiful, peaceful hallways and corridors with polished flagstone floors, gorgeous heritage furniture and beautiful vaulted ceilings!

Come on down to Wookey Hole Caves for a day of family fun and adventure! Here you can admire the astonishing natural beauty of Britain’s most renowned show caves before enjoying a multitude of fun attractions such as pirate adventure golf, animatronic dinosaurs that roar, hiss, stamp and blink, The Cave Museum, a mystical fairy garden, the resident 9m King Kong statue, a peek at the ancient art of cheese making, a 4D cinema, a live circus show, The Magical Mirror Maze, a penny arcade, wonderful woodland walks, picnic areas and a fabulous on site restaurant!

Enjoy delicious wine tasting sessions at Fenny Castle vineyard, a stone’s throw from Wells. This small local winery boasts top rated wines. Be sure to visit Wraxall vineyard situated between the Mendip and Quantock Hills where the vineyard tour offers gorgeous views of the Somerset Levels as well as an opportunity to sample the best of local English wine!

Be amazed at the process of producing organic wholegrain flour using traditional methods dating back over 1000 years at this traditional Victorian watermill. Here you can experience the tremendous power of the vintage water wheel that has been operational since 1864! This is your chance to ask a real life miller everything you want to know about how to make high quality flour from grain using Victorian machinery before you buy a beautiful hand stamped cloth bag of superb whole grain flour to take home!