HATHERLOW - Idyllic Private Retreat in Charming Wedmore

Hatherlow is a spacious 4-bedroom home nestled in the historic village of Wedmore on a quiet road with no through traffic. The house offers comfort and style for families, couples, and small or large groups alike, It has enjoyed a fully comprehensive renovation, completed in August 2025.

No worries if you are a group of 4 or fewer guests, as the base price is calculated on 4 person occupancy, and the final price will depend on the actual number of guests in your group. We are also able to provide you with a cot and/or highchair for infants if required.

Wedmore is perfectly located close to many local attractions and activities that are suited for all ages and tastes. For international holidaymakers wanting to see a mythical and historic and part of Britain (that is not London for a change) Bristol International Airport serves many destinations, and is only half an hour's drive from the house.

Hatherlow is a 145 m2 house situated on a plot of 1,015 m2, with views over open fields from the rear garden lawn and patio, while the large front garden is shielded by trees and hedges, lending the space a heightened sense of privacy and serenity.

Exterior entertainment areas include a large deck with gas-fired barbecue (perfect for alfresco dining) two lawns, a hammock, a large patio, and a 15 m2 summerhouse, ideal for yoga, working out, games, quiet reading, Internet surfing or streaming movies from your laptop onto the external monitor provided.

The summerhouse also has an office space with a desk and external monitors for those on a working holiday, or simply wanting to remain connected (with a 950MB fibre-optic router).

The SW-facing 35 m2 patio, plus lawn and vegetable garden area catch the morning sun, while the front NW-facing deck, lawn and garden enjoy the rays of the setting sun.

The patio has a fire pit and atmospheric exterior lighting that can be turned off for star-gazing, as there is very little light pollution. The front garden has up-light illumination for the trees providing a magical touch to evenings on the deck.

The house has a fully-equipped brand new open-plan kitchen with breakfast bar that connects with the indoor and outdoor dining areas. The indoor dining room table is expandable from a 4-seater to be able to cater for 12. This allows for a lot of flexibility in eating and seating arrangements. The kitchen was installed in April 2025, and is fitted with a double oven & grill, 5-plate ceramic hob, microwave, air-fryer, fridge-freezer, dishwasher and a larder with slide-out shelves for easy access. Most of the kitchenware, glasses, cutlery and plates were renewed in August 2025.

The dining areas flow through into the lounge, which boasts a large 65" TV screen and opens out onto the rear garden patio providing a line-of-sight back through to the front garden deck. New furniture for the lounge the patio and the front deck was purchased in September 2025.

Sleeping Arrangements (split between 5 separate spaces):
1 • Master Bedroom – King-size bed (150x200), en-suite shower & toilet, and rear garden views. Wardrobe hanging space and drawer / shelf space is provided, and there's a full length stand-up mirror as well as a make-up table with LED illuminated mirror (adjustable for brightness and colour temperature)
2 • Second Master Bedroom – King-size bed (150x200) Jack-and-Jill en-suite shower & toilet and front garden views. Built-in cupboard space, chest of drawers, and a make-up table with illuminated adjustable LED make-up mirror with wireless phone charger.
3 • Third Bedroom – Two-level triple bunk bed with queen-sized lower level plus a single top level. The mattresses measure (120x190 + 90x190 respectively) suitable for a young adult or teen below, either alone, or sharing with a child who would occupy the upper bunk. Wardrobe, shoe rack, shelf & drawer space is provided, and there's a foldable computer table and chair.
4 • Fourth Bedroom – Bunk beds (2x 90x190 single mattresses), ideal for our younger guests. Built-in wardrobe, shelf space, child's make-up table with illuminated mirror and stool.
5 • Sofa Bed - The living room sofa converts in seconds into a wide and deep space - either for lounging in the evenings in front of the TV, or as an extra king-sized bed for one or two adults (150x200).

Bedrooms 3 & 4 share a double-basined bathroom with a combined bathtub centrally located in the hallway. Movement sensitive dimmed lighting will guide you there, and night lighting in the bathrooms will not be disruptive to your sleep. All bathrooms are brand new and with modern fittings as of May 2025.

All beds, mattresses, bedding & linen is brand new as of September 2025.

There is room to add a cot into any of the bedrooms. Please advise in advance if required. Bedding for infants should be provided by the guests unless otherwise arranged with prior notice.

The wide hallway connects all rooms in the house. It has a writing desk, bookshelves with an eclectic mix of reading material, and a chest of drawers with quiz and board games for differing ages. There's a cupboard for hanging coats and storing suitcases, as well as a hallway mirror with extra hanging space and a shoe rack near the front entrance door

Eco & Comfort Features:
• A new high-capacity hot water boiler with upgraded water pressure was installed in May 2025 to cope with a higher head-count of demand.
• The house is fitted with solar panels and has an Energy Certificate 'B' rating
• Central heated towel rails and/or radiators are fitted throughout all bathrooms and living spaces.
• Wheelchair access is technically possible, both to the rear garden & patio and the entire interior of the house, as well as the front garden deck. However this is only achieved from the driveway via the garage and utility room entrance, where there is a single small but manageable 5cm regulation-height step

The house is situated within Wedmore village just 0.4 miles from the village centre, and a short walk to shops, the town hall, church and family friendly pubs and restaurants such as:
• The Swan – stylish and modern pub dining with beer garden (0.4 miles)
• The George Inn – cozy historic coaching Inn with excellent food and a beer garden (0.4 miles)
• The New Inn – relaxed, with outdoor seating, pub food, and a skittle alley (0.5 miles)
• The Post & Wicket - Pavilion bar next to the playing fields open to the public serving drinks & snacks (0.5 miles)
• Table Eight – extensive and delicious menu of traditional Indian cuisine (0.4 miles)
• Bluebird Café & Bar – seasonal dishes. Live music and events at weekends (0.4 miles)

Wedmore itself is host to many events throughout the year, including the Wedmore Arts Festival, Real Ale Festival, Farmer's Market, Summer Street Fair, and Cider Festival. An even wider choice of pubs and restaurants is available in many small villages surrounding Wedmore, and of course in Cheddar, only 5 miles away.

A little further afield (6.5 miles) but well worth the journey is The Sheppey Inn (Godney) – it is a bohemian riverside pub known for its eclectic vibe, situated on the Somerset moors with live music, frequented by Glastonbury performers, and local artists. Exceptional gourmet food lunches and dinners are very popular, while reasonably priced. Reservations recommended.

Local Activities & Sports:
• Playing fields with cricket, football, tennis courts, a children's playground and a public pavilion with a bar (0.5 miles)
• Wedmore Bowling Club (0.5 miles) offering trial sessions for the uninitiated
• Isle of Wedmore Golf Club – 1.2 miles (4 mins by car)
• Kings Fitness Centre in Cheddar, (4.5 miles) with a gym and a 25m pool
• Horse riding is nearby at:
- Ebborlands Farm Riding Centre (4.5 miles)
- Divoky Riding School (7.5 miles)
• Brook Bank clay pigeon shooting ground (4 miles)
• Gliding at Mendip Gliding Club (7 miles) with trial flights available

Wedmore itself is steeped in Saxon history, once part of King Alfred's estate and the location of the signing of the Treaty of Wedmore in 878 AD between Alfred and the Viking leader Guthrum, effectively dividing England between Wessex and Danelaw.

Other local places of interest worth visiting:
Ashton Windmill Historic windmill in Wedmore (1 mile)
Cheddar Gorge & Caves (5 miles): Dramatic cliff hikes and views, Cave Tours, Traditional "Real Cheddar" cheese-making and shop
Westhay Moor Reserve (4 miles): Birdwatching, Murmurations (seasonal), Nature Walks
Wookey Hole (7 miles): The Caves + the Paper Mill, Amusement arcade, Crazy Golf and other family attractions
Wilkins Cider Farm (7 miles): Try their famous homemade cider, fermented from their own apples, and buy some along with farmhouse cheese & other local produce
Worthwhile Day trips:
Wells (9 miles): The Cathedral, Bishop’s Palace & Moat and plentiful shops
Glastonbury (10 miles): Famous for mysticism & its fortune tellers. Walk around the Abbey ruins, learn about the King Arthur legend, or take a walk up Glastonbury Tor for sweeping views over the moors
Brean Theme Park: (13 miles) Rides and Rollercoasters, all near the beach
Weston-super-Mare (15 miles): Beach, The Pier, amusements, donkey rides, kid's Roller-coasters, Water Adventure Play Park, Cineworld's large-screen Cineplex
Tiverton Canal Co & Horse Drawn Barge (24 miles): Rent boats or enjoy a nostalgic horse-drawn barge experience
Bath (26 miles): World-famous Roman Baths & ruins, Bath Abbey, Bath Narrowboats for hire
Longleat (30 miles): A scenic 50min car ride takes you to Longleat, the popular drive-through Safari Park in Wiltshire where you can see lions, tigers, rhinos, giraffes, wolves and baboons etc. from the comfort and safety of your car. Take a guided tour through the estate's Elizabethan mansion, Longleat House, and challenge yourself navigating the world's longest Hedge Maze, or take a ride on the miniature railway, or a boat Safari to see gorillas, sea lions and hippos on the half-mile lake.