On the edge of historic Beckington village, By The Byre Holidays offers a charming self-catering cottage with modern comforts. Unwind in your well-equipped kitchen, SMART TV and electric fire or explore nearby Longleat House & Safari Park and City of Bath. With underfloor heating, quality furnishings and child-friendly equipment like cots and high chairs, this cottage feels like home.
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9.29.2 out of 10
Wonderful
Entire home
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free Wi-Fi
Outdoor space
Parking available
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About this property
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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Monmouth Retreat Cottage, a rural retreat near Longleat Safari Park and Bath!
Situated in open countryside on the edge of the historic stone village of Beckington, close to Longleat House & Safari Park and the splendid City of Bath, By The Byre Holiday Cottages is a group of charming self-catering accommodation including 4 pretty, two bedroom, traditional style cottages.
Our lovely two story terraced cottages are comfortably furnished and include patio area with table and chairs, quality contemporary furniture, crisp white bed linen and fluffy towels. The modern kitchens have been comprehensively equipped, and the open-plan lounge/dining area blends style with comfort and has under-floor heating throughout. The cottages share a communal laundry room with washing machines and dryer. You'll enjoy some of the latest entertainment with flat screen digital TV's, DVD players and wireless broadband access.
We pride ourselves on being child-friendly and are keenly aware of just the type of equipment that helps make your life easier and like a home-from-home. Wooden cots with good mattresses are available for babies up-to 18months (travel cots for the older babies), along with high chairs, changing mats and sterilisers. We have plenty of each item so do let us know before you set off your exact requirements. A selection of outdoor ride-on toys is available and guests are free to roam the grounds and say ‘hello’ to our chickens.
Less than three miles away is the vibrant town of Frome. With its historic buildings and beautiful independent shops, alongside a thriving contemporary arts scene, it has been highlighted as one of the ‘Best Places to Live in Britain’ by The Times. Frome is also the original Somerset Market Town, and this tradition continues today with regular weekly markets and, on the first Sunday of each month during the summer, ‘The Frome Independent’ - a mini festival bringing together the best artisan food and drink, artists and designers, local produce, plants, home wares and street entertainment. A ten minute drive takes you to the famous Longleat House and Safari Park for which the owners of By The Byre are able to offer their guests a 20% discount on a one day ticket. The splendid Georgian City of Bath with its museums, street cafes, boutiques and Roman baths is 12 miles away, and within easy reach by car are a number of visitor attractions such as Wookey Hole, Cheddar Gorge and Stonehenge, and historic towns including Bradford on Avon, Glastonbury and Wells.
You will be allocated one of our 4 cottages once booked. Welcome provisions are provided on arrival. Neither smoking/vaping nor pets are permitted.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the cottage: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Electric car charging station on site
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Living room
Entertainment
Smart TV with digital channels
Outdoor areas
Garden
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Heating
Pets
Service animals only (pets not allowed)
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In a rural location
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
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
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
Property Registration Number 09852869
About the area
Located in Frome, this cottage is in a rural area. Roman Baths is a cultural highlight and some of the area's popular attractions include Longleat Safari and Adventure Park and Center Parcs Longleat Forest. Black Swan Arts and The Courts Garden are also worth visiting. Visit our Frome travel guide
Is Monmouth Retreat Cottage, a rural retreat near Longleat Safari Park and Bath! pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much is parking at Monmouth Retreat Cottage, a rural retreat near Longleat Safari Park and Bath!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Monmouth Retreat Cottage, a rural retreat near Longleat Safari Park and Bath!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Monmouth Retreat Cottage, a rural retreat near Longleat Safari Park and Bath!?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Monmouth Retreat Cottage, a rural retreat near Longleat Safari Park and Bath! located?
Situated in a rural location, this cottage is within 3 miles (5 km) of Orchardleigh House, Black Swan Arts and Brokerswood Country Park. Nunney Castle and Southwick Country Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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Monmouth Retreat Cottage, a rural retreat near Longleat Safari Park and Bath! Reviews
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All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Great place to stay, ideal for all attractions in the area and only 90 mins from Weymouth Sally was a great host and would recommend anyone thinking about staying to do so. Great little touch with the eggs and fresh bread
We had a four night stay. Very comfortable accommodation, great location for us to explore Longleat, Frome and Bath
Michelle H.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
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4/10 Poor
Ute E.
15 Oct 2022
Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy
Expected better
Unfortunately we cannot recommend staying by the byre. There was hair in the bedroom, the floor cracks very loud by every step, beds are very uncomfy (very very soft mattress) with the cheapest linen, only one pan in the kitchen and it was broken and you can hear everthing your neighbours do through the walls. I became very ill on day2 and due to the lack of comfort we decided to cancel immediately. We booked for nearly 3 weeks, but the owner wasn't so friendly to return us at least a bit of the money.
Good: the floor heating works very good, a lot of information about the region provided, grounds are well maintained
Really gorgeous setting on a farm with a safe and fun child play area. Cottage was very child friendly with stair gates and a cot and high chair so was relaxing as soon as we arrived. Great communication from hosts. Location was perfect, 25 mins to Bath to see the sites but near plenty of other things to see and do as well. The only reason I gave it 4 stars rather than 5 (I would give 4.8 if I could!) was the walls were very thin between our rooms so our daughter was easily woken and we could hear the property next to us as well (and I’m sure they weren’t impressed by our daughter’s 5am waking either!). So would 100% recommend unless you are someone who would be very bothered by that.
Property was spacious, well maintained and charming. Excellent location, close to many nearby activities. Owners have been nothing but helpful and brilliant.
Great location to those wishing to site see in Somerset.
Great spacious property and grounds, kid friendly. Location was perfect to see the sites in Somerset and beyond. Property was clean and well furnished with all mode cons. Staff were friendly and on-hand during our 2-week stay.
Harcharn C.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2019
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10/10 Excellent
Dimitrios T.
26 Apr 2019
Great stay
Comfortable house with everything you need for a few days break. Good location, very close to Frome.
Dimitrios T.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019
Verified
8/10 Good
Fidanza L.
3 Mar 2019
Molto accogliente ed organizzata
Perfetta per una famiglia, dotata di ogni accessorio, pulita, comoda e silenziosa