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A curved cabin, a separate roundhouse with huge stone tub and rain shower.
Features
As standard within all our accommodation, we include:
Netflix
Ultrafast wifi
Dutch bicycles
Underfloor heating
Oven, hob & BBQ
Nespresso machine
Bramley toiletries
Luxury linen
Wood burner & logs
Welcome pack (local produce)
Dedicated secure parking
EV charging
The woods around this cabin were once a cider orchard (hence Vilberie, a traditional but rarely used Somerset apple) and are now a beautiful arboretum where you can spend a few wonderfully relaxing days. The cabin is no less amazing a space. In the open plan room of the main, curved pod is your bedroom, living room and kitchen, kitted out with an induction hob, king size double and a few touches of extra indulgence like a Nespresso machine. Just across the deck is where you’ll find the striking circular bathroom and the massive stone tub inside, easily big enough for two. You’ll also find the Weber BBQ and space to sit and soak up views of the Somerset levels as you cook.
If you head out, keep the binoculars handy, as this is a fantastic area for walking (or cycling on the Dutch vintage bikes provided) and bird watching. There are three RSBP reserves close by at Shapwick Heath, Ham Wall and West Hay. At dusk in the winter months you can see the world famous Starling murmurations. There are also a great many local walks on the Mendip Hills – an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Ebor Gorge and the stunning views at Deer Leap are only a few minutes away by car. All great hiking days end at a pub of course and thankfully there are three within walking distance: The Pheasant Inn at the end of the lane and The Burcott and Ring O’Bells, both in Wookey. The Sheppey Inn at Godney is just a 10-minute drive away and well worth a visit. The quirky establishment has been rated one of the best British pubs. As well as cider and award-winning local wine on offer at the vineyard just to the north, you can also stroll through the lanes to the local goat farm in Wookey and sample their delicious range of cheeses and milk, with the added bonus of lots of friendly goats to pet!
- Check in: from 4 pm (earlier can be arranged depending on availability)
- Check out: by 11 am
- Private parking behind electric gates, with EV charging point
- The track to the cabin is lit, wheelbarrow provided for luggage
- Near the car park, there is a communal pétanque area, and a seating area with lovely views towards the vineyard
- Please bring wellies, umbrella and a torch
- Ultrafast WiFi
- All firewood, kindling and eco friendly firelighters are included as part of your stay
- Good phone signal depending on network
- Plug sockets with USB
- Not suitable for children or pets
Sleeping arrangements
- One king-size bed, with memory foam mattress and luxury linen
Cooking
- Microwave
- Electric fridge with a freezer compartment and ice cubes
- Outdoor kitchen
- Weber BBQ
- Gozney Pizza oven
- Small oven
- Fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher
- Nespresso Machine
- Cooking basics provided (salt, pepper, oil)
- Indoor and outdoor fridge with icebox
- DIY pizza packs are available to order from hosts, please request 24hrs in advance. The outdoor kitchen comes complete with flour to prepare your pizza, olive oil, red wine vinegar and salt/pepper.
Washing
- Large granite bath in round house with rainfall shower
- Flushing toilet & indoor shower
- Underfloor heating in the bathroom
- Complimentary Bramley toiletries including shampoo, conditioner, body wash, bubble bath & hand wash
Heating, lighting & bedding
- LED lighting
- Plug sockets with USB
- Electric car charging point
- Luxury Bed linen, fluffy robes, slippers and towels provided
- Wood-burner with complimentary logs, kindling and firefighters
Entertainment
- Your own vintage Dutch bikes to explore the surrounding areas
- Smart TV in round house
- DAB Radio with bluetooth
- Bluetooth speaker in round house
- Ultrafast Wi-Fi signal in and around the property
- Good mobile signal for most mobile networks
- Fire pit area
- Private cycle rack
- Private secure car parking
The Orchard, Castle Lane, Fenny Castle, Wookey, Wells, BA5 1NN
Once the owners receive confirmation of your booking you will be sent a link via email and SMS to their welcome guidebook which contains not only directions and gate codes etc. but details to help you get the most from your stay. So that this information can be viewed offline it is important that you add the guidebook app to the Home Screen of your device as instructed
By car
If travelling on the M4, exit at Junction 18 for Bath and follow the A39 to Wells.
Directions from Wells:
Take the Cheddar Road (A371) west out of Wells. Just as the houses on your left end you will reach the cemetery (Elm Close), bear off to the left onto the Wedmore Road (B3139). After a mile you will pass the Burcott Inn on your right. Keep going for another 400 yards and you will see the Pheasant Inn at a fork in the road. Take the minor road (Castle Lane) on your left signposted Fenny Castle. Follow this, past the vineyard (go down the hill between the vineyard and the red brick cottage), you will go along some minor bends, then a sharper right hand bend. Within 100 yards is a junction with a farm on your left. Keep going straight on, you will pass Honeymead Farm. Only another 250 yards to go now. Watch out because the Lane narrows and is popular with horses, cyclists and walkers. After 200 yards you will see the tall firs which are the northern boundary of the property. The entrance is another 50 yards on the left hand side at the bottom of the small hill. Brown gates and Topiary? Yes you’ve made it to The Orchard!
Directions from Cheddar:
Take the Wells Road (A371) out of Cheddar. After approx 6.5 miles take the right turn (crossroads) into Henley lane. Travel along the lane into Wookey village and go past the Ring o Bells pub. Take the left hand bend and continue until the T-Junction. Turn right here. Keep going for another 200 yards, you will see the Pheasant Inn at a fork in the road. Take the minor road (Castle Lane) on your left signposted Fenny Castle. Follow this, past the vineyard (go down the hill between the vineyard and the red brick cottage), you will go along some minor bends, then a sharper right hand bend. Within 100 yards is a junction with a farm on your left. Keep going straight on, you will pass Honeymead Farm. Only another 250 yards to go now. Watch out because the Lane narrows and is popular with horses, cyclists and walkers. After 200 yards you will see the tall firs which are the northern boundary of the property. The entrance is another 50 yards on the left hand side at the bottom of the small hill. Brown gates and Topiary? Yes you’ve made it to The Orchard!
Directions from Glastonbury:
Take the A39 towards Wells for approximately 4 miles, after a couple of red brick houses you will see a bus stop on your left in a hamlet called Polsham (be careful or you might miss it), turn hard left here. If you see Wells Reclamation (first business on left in Coxley), you’ve gone too far, turn around, go back and take first right on the bend, sign-posted Fenny Castle! Turn right in 120 yards and follow lane for approx 1 mile. Turn right at T-Junction, go past the farm immediately on your right, The entrance is next on the right hand side. Brown gates and topiary? Yes you’ve made it to The Orchard!
By public transport
The nearest bus station is Wells.
The nearest train station is Castle Cary.