The Old Cider Barn

69 Customer Reviews

• "Great location, comfortable and well equipped."

  Only negative was lack of WiFi

  Reviewed by Matthew4.7★Feb 2025

• "We found the cottage spotless clean very very comfortable and we really enjoyed our week there"

  Reviewed by Carol5.0★Oct 2024

• "Wonderful property in a great location We enjoyed a wonderful week in Somerset with our adult son."

  The cottage was very well equipped, very comfortable and cosy warm when the temperature dropped. Communication from the owner was very clear and welcoming. So much to see in the area and the village was perfect for us. The pub across the road was an added advantage and became our source for Wi-Fi connection. Good food and friendly.

  Reviewed by Karen5.0★Oct 2024

• "Lovely property with very helpful owner."

  Had some lovely walks from the property although the footpath signs were neglected . We also enjoyed the pub next door which served good food and cider at reasonable price. Also very friendly atmosphere. Dedicated parking was great as the pub took over any road parking. I would have given 5 stars if it had WiFi and a washing machine. Still would book again and think it was good value.

  Reviewed by Jackie4.7★Sep 2024

• "Lovely cottage, clean, comfortable and very well equipped."

  Great location for seeing Somerset.

  Reviewed by Robert5.0★Sep 2024

• "Lovely cottage, suited us perfectly, would definitely book again if revisiting Somerset."

  Reviewed by Simon5.0★Aug 2024

• "Lovely comfortable cottage."

  Really well equipped.

  Reviewed by Alison5.0★Jul 2024

• "Lovely cottage and a good location for exploring further afield."

  Warm welcome received at St Matthew's, The Hub and The Ring o Bells.

  Reviewed by Mike4.7★Jul 2024

• "Lovely holiday let, felt at home as soon as we entered the property."

  Well equiped inside and very comfortable. Phil the proprietor was on hand with regard local information which was very helpful. The pub next door serves wonderful food and has a pleasant environment. The added bonus for me was the church bell practice on a Wednesday. Would definitely stay here again.

  Reviewed by Ian5.0★Jun 2024

• "Our second visit to Cider Barn and was still as good as the first, we had a great time relaxing and no signal or WiFi so no disturbance from phone great."

  The barn is really clean and everything there that you need can't fault the place. Nice welcome from Phil the owner too. Nice welcome at the pub over the road no noise in the evening. Barn excellently situated to all attractions around. We will be back

  Reviewed by Geoffrey5.0★Jun 2024

• "Lovely stay at the old cider barn, ideally located for all there is to see in this part of Somerset."

  Quiet location in the village of Wookey

  Reviewed by Anthony5.0★May 2024

• "Absolutely gorgeous little cottage, located right next door to a bustling pub with great food (and yet somehow absolutely zero noise."

  To the point where you just wouldn’t even know it was there). Free off road designated parking available so no challenge to find somewhere to park. Located a minute or so walk from the local shop and cafe too for great breakfasts. And a short drive from lots of local towns and villages. Glastonbury, Shepton Mallet, Street, and Wells all within a short drive, and Weston, Bristol, Taunton, Bath, Frome a little further. Ideal location for exploring Somerset and beyond. Only thing worth being aware of - and this is not a criticism at all. In fact, could well be a selling point… you won’t get phone signal, and there is no wifi. It is available at the pub and shop/cafe, but if you’re needing to check in digitally on a regular basis then you need to be aware of this. All in all, a lovely stay, helpful owners who checked in by email, cottage perfect. Would definitely return.

  Thank you for your feedback and all the info you mentioned. It is nice to get 100% response. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Claire5.0★May 2024

• "This property does not have any WiFi and there is no usable phone signal either."

  Unfortunately this was not clear when we booked the place, in fact we thought there was slow wifi (which would have been fine), but had we known there was no WiFi and no Internet then we would not have booked this place. The floorboards creak really badly upstairs especially in the 2nd bedroom making the wardrobe and door rattle very loudly. There was a bad smell from the shower drain which the host tried to sort out but it didn't work. The hob on the oven is very old fashioned but usable. We cooked there most evenings. Other than the above the place is really nice and comfortable. It is very well located for walking in the area and our host was very good.

  Reviewed by Adrian3.4★Apr 2024

• "Great location for exploring the area and a bonus being able to park right outside."

  The cottage was extremely clean and had everything we needed for the stay. The kitchen was particularly well stocked with equipment so it was easy to cook. There was a large selection of information leaflets for the local attractions and the pub across the road was friendly. There was no WiFi (and limited access to data in the village), but this was actually quite a welcome change. There were plenty of books, DVDs and a jigsaw available for evening entertainment if needed

  Reviewed by Jude5.0★Apr 2024

• "Lack of Wi-Fi was disappointing but not a game changer."

  Reviewed by David4.7★Mar 2024

• "Really lovely cottage with everything we needed and more!"

  Haven't stayed in a cottage that is so we'll equipped for a long time rather than just the bare minimum required, little extras like enough dishwasher tablets for the week and plenty of baking trays and pans. We had a perfect week in the lovely village, both pubs are worth a visit or multiple visits! Absolutely great for us!

  Reviewed by Colin5.0★Feb 2024

• "Everything excellent with the exception of the very poor mobile phone and wi-fi acess."

  Reviewed by Bruce5.0★Dec 2023

• "2nd stay at The Old Cider Barn and just love it."

  Phil, the owner, is so helpful. Location is great, with pub on doorstep and easy access to the lovely city of Wells.

  Reviewed by Joe5.0★Nov 2023

• "Fantastic accommodation - great location and all the kit etc we needed for our stay."

  Would definitely stay here again

  Reviewed by Joe5.0★Sep 2023

• "This was our second visit to The Cider Barn, Wookey as it is a perfect central place for the Somerset Levels and the National Trust houses we love to explore."

  Phill has provided a very clean, well equipped and comfortable cottage and kindly left milk and cake for our arrival. It was extremely hot that week so the small shaded seating area was ideal.

  Reviewed by Susan5.0★Sep 2023

• "Lovely cottage in a nice quiet village."

  Made welcome by the proprietor and had a comfortable stay.

  Reviewed by Jon4.7★May 2023

• "Realy comfortable stay every thing was perfect and great location lovley village and some great walks."

  Reviewed by Eileen5.0★May 2023

• "We had to come home early (Wednesday) as we could not sleep on the beds."

  I have never slept on such an uncomfortable bed. We tried all three and they were all the same. There was no wi-fi which I appreciate must have been mentioned in the details but which I missed. Also the dvd was not working, it would not connect to the TV. But the cottage was very clean and in a quiet position.

  Unfortunately it is difficult to please everyone with mattresses. I think I have had about 4 mentions of mattresses to hard. Silent night mattresses have now been replaced with softer one’s. Hopefully I will not now get complaints of being to soft and having to stay in bed all day as it was so comfortable. Probably the dvd problem was not selecting source on the tv. As for the WiFi, it stated no WiFi in the listing. Although it is available at the Pub and Coffee shop. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Jill3.4★Oct 2022

• "Had a lovely stay, property very clean and had everything we needed."

  Reviewed by Susan5.0★Jul 2022

• "Lovely house & the village was so friendly, Phil the owner was a really nice ..."

  Lovely house & the village was so friendly, Phil the owner was a really nice chap, would of liked internet & maybe beds a bit more comfy but would definitely go back again, such a lovely place, thankyou Phil

  Reviewed by Lawrence4.4★Jul 2022

• "My wife & I stayed at cider cottage & overall was very pleased with all it had to offer indeed this cottage is well above what you might expect to find when compared to other holiday lets the only downside is the outside seating area which is a little on the small side but more than acceptable for our needs."

  The owner is very approachable but in no way intrusive I did have the opportunity to ask him for some local information which he gave freely & proved to be very useful for which I am very grateful, the Ring 'o' Bells pub next door is a welcoming venue & a varied menu offered this menu is about to change & should be welcomed. All in all anybody booking this cottage will enjoy their stay.

  Reviewed by Bruce4.7★Jul 2022

• "Beautiful cottage clean and well equipped."

  The owner had recently improved bed which was really comfy and was very helpful without being intrusive.

  Reviewed by Kelvin5.0★May 2022

• "Really lovely cottage,owner friendly handy being close by if any problems crop ..."

  Really lovely cottage,owner friendly handy being close by if any problems crop up ( no problems) beds abit on the hard side, but all in all lovely stay,very handy for nice pub next door

  Reviewed by Tina4.7★May 2022

• "A well furnished & equipped cottage."

  Cosy & comfortable. Certainly among the best we have rented, we would return.Bonus it's next door to a very good pub!

  Reviewed by Mike4.7★Apr 2022

• "Had a great stay in April at The Cider Barn in Wookey, perfect location, very handy for everywhere."

  We walked to the Wookey Caves, which was only a couple of miles. Three great local pubs all within walking distance, one actually next door, due to this there is constant cars parked down the side of the property which does affect privacy but you get used to it. The cottage had everything we needed, very compact. My only negatives would very that you have to go outside the front door to get access to the rear garden/seating area, as there is no back door, so we found we only used it once. Also I found the double bed a bit uncomfortable, seemed smaller than a normal double and due to a mattress protector, as a middle aged female, it made me overheat a lot, whence I didn't really get a good night sleep. But apart from this it was great and we would return if coming dow to this area again.

  Reviewed by Frances4.7★Apr 2022

• "Excellent. Warm, cosy and very clean."

  Wanted for nothing. Phil the owner was very helpful. Parking good. Pub next door serves good food. Small local shop and cafe in walking distance. Very quiet and close to lots of lovely walks and I interesting sites.

  Reviewed by Dawn5.0★Feb 2022

• "We really enjoyed our stay at The old Cider Barn and will be booking to go again later in the year, when hopefully the weather will be a bit better!"

  The cottage is very well equipped and very clean and tidy. The fittings and fixtures are first class and you can see that a lot of thought has been put in to the build and fittings of the house. The twin beds were comfortable, but very noisy if you turned over in the night the other occupant of the room would certainly know! It is well situated for trips to the coast and also to various interesting towns nearby. There is little or no mobile phone coverage at the property and no internet, so if this is important to you, then this is not the property for you, personally it was good since you are not bothered by calls etc. if you need internet it is available in the pub next door and also at the Wookey Hub just down the road. The owner Mr Spearman was very helpful and when we arrived there was milk in the fridge and mince pies and a bottle of wine to greet us, a lovely touch. He also came and introduced himself to us and was most helpful. All in all a very enjoyable and restful break over Christmas.

  Reviewed by Diana4.4★Dec 2021

• "No faults. The ladies would have liked provision of a hairdryer but no problem there."

  Owner's friendliness a pleasant addition. I feel that Sykes should always alert customers that stairs may be difficult for elderly folk, as i had this problem with a recent h property in Portland. All in all a very nice little place to stay, i hope to use it again. I would recommend it to anyone.

  Reviewed by David5.0★Nov 2021

• "We enjoyed our week in The Old Cider Barn."

  The cottage has been renovated well & is ideally located for local towns & countryside.It was well equipped for our needs & we were able to get mobile signal from one of the upstairs bedrooms. The only recommendation we would make is for the double bed mattress to be replaced as its lopsided & uncomfortable to sleep on.

  Reviewed by Lindsay4.4★Oct 2021

• "This is our second visit to the Cidar Barn and won't be."

  Our last. It is a great place, great location and great value for money.

  Reviewed by Debbe5.0★Oct 2021

• "The cottage is in a perfect location to explore the surrounding area and Phil, the owner, was very friendly and helpful."

  We would definitely return.

  Reviewed by Janet4.7★Sep 2021

• "Had a lovely time at this beautiful cottage, loads of things to do locally, in a stunning part of the UK."

  The cottage is clean and well sized, with everything you need.

  Reviewed by James5.0★Jul 2021

• "Great accommodation, Ideal location, well equipped."

  Needs Wifi as phone signal is not good. Ring o Bells pub across road serves great food.

  Reviewed by Philip5.0★Jun 2021

• "On our arrival Phil welcomed us which was a lovely personal touch, he is such a warm and friendly man."

  We loved everything about the Old Cider Barn, it has been lovingly restored beautifully furnished and equipped, it is a credit to Phil. We loved the private seating area which catches the sun beautifully. Their are many walks right on the doorstep and many places to visit such as Wells with it's magnificent Cathedral and wonderful cafes, restaurants and lovely individual shops. Glastonbury again a wonderful place and also the beach at BreanSands. We were blessed with wonderful sunny weather for the whole week. We would love to go back to The Old Cider Barn again very soon.

  Reviewed by Patricia5.0★Apr 2021

• "What a find!"

  ! The accommodation was lovely and bigger than it looks I thr photos. The ow or was very helpful and the location couldn't have been better. The pub next door offered great food and drinks all at a great price. The local shop/team roo in the village was also exceptional. We will be booking again for next year.

  Reviewed by Debbe5.0★Oct 2020

• "Lovely cottage well equipoed"

  Reviewed by Alan4.7★Oct 2020

• "The Old Cider Barn is well situated in the village the owner lives at the back in a bungalow but is never intrusive but is always there is you need anything."

  The property is lovely with everything you need and is situated next door to a very good pub with really good food if you do not want to cook. What more could you ask for.

  Reviewed by John5.0★Sep 2020

• "Tea, coffee, milk and refreshments provided, very welcome after long drive."

  Pub/restaurant opposite, tea room along street. Waitrose and Lidl a short drive into Wells. Phil was a very helpful but unobtrusive owner. A roomy cottage in a good area.

  Reviewed by Richard5.0★Sep 2020

• "We could not have been made more welcome to the Cider Barn cottage, Mr Spearing was very friendly and helpful, although he did not encroach on our privacy during our stay, he was always available should we have needed anything."

  The cottage was immaculate and very comfortable which made it a very enjoyable holiday for us. We shall certainly consider returning when this terrible virus has been eliminated, as there were several places and attractions which we did not see due to the situation we are in. We have now used Sykes cottages on two occasions and have been very satisfied each time. Thank You Beryl & Bill Machin

  Reviewed by William5.0★Sep 2020

• "The Old Cider Barn was a lovely, well-equipped cottage for our week in Somerset, and it is a great base for touring the area."

  The very pleasant owner lives nearby if there are any problems. The only slight drawback is the lack of internet, but I think this was only an issue for us as we spent more time in the house than expected because of the very wet week we were there!

  Reviewed by Jackie5.0★Aug 2020

• "Lovely, light and airy cottage with a great pub next door."

  Great place to relax and explore the local area. Phill's communications were spot on and even got me a OS map at short notice! Stay here you won't be disappointed

  Reviewed by Andrew5.0★Aug 2020

• "Lovely accommodation in a perfect location for exploring Somerset, Devon and Dorset."

  Local pub is great but can be quite noisy in the evening. The double bed and pillows were a bit uncomfortable for us but, might be great for others. Also the addition of WiFi should be thought about in this day and age. Did get chance to speak to Phillip (owner) before we left, lovely guy with lots of local knowledge. We would definitely consider staying at the Old Cider Barn if we head that way again.

  Reviewed by Jonty4.4★Jul 2020

• "The accommodation was of a very high standard and made the holiday all the more enjoyable."

  Reviewed by Robert5.0★Mar 2020

• "We were disappointed that there was no Christmas tree."

  I have been away for a cottage stay for Christmas twice before and there was a beautiful tree on both occasions.

  Reviewed by Lorraine3.8★Dec 2019

• "Great base to explore the surrounding area."

  Spring interior mattress was too firm for us, but this is obviously a matter of personal preference.

  Reviewed by Philip4.7★Sep 2019

• "Lovely cottage but the mobile reception is rubbish and there's no wifi."

  Pub next door served good grub. Owner very friendly.

  Reviewed by Patricia4.7★Sep 2019

• "A very comfortable cottage, and convenient for what we had planned to do."

  We also received a very warm welcome from the owner!

  Reviewed by Don5.0★Jun 2019

• "Made to feel very welcome on arrival (with the bonus of a litre of milk in the fridge and some indulgent nibbles to eat)."

  Reviewed by Jon4.7★May 2019

• "The Old Cider Barn was very clean and comfortable."

  One thing that did annoy us was cars parking right next to the windows when visiting the pub next door. The staff at the pub were very friendly and food very good. Wi Fi would be a bonus and the mobile reception was terrible.

  Reviewed by Edward4.4★Apr 2019

• "AN EXCELLENT BASE TO VISIT ALL THE ATTRACTIONS IN A TWENTY MILE RADIUS , A CLEAN AND WELL MAINTAINED COTTAGE , JUST A FEW MINUTES WALK TO A LOCAL PUB THAT SERVES EXCELLENT FOOD AT A GOOD PRICE ."

  WIFI WOULD BE A GREAT BONUS

  Reviewed by Kelvin4.7★Apr 2019

• "Everything at The Old Cider Barn was perfect, everything we needed was available and we lacked nothing."

  Reviewed by Susan5.0★Apr 2019

• "We found the cottage very comfortable and the owner, Mr Spearing, was most helpful and kind."

  Reviewed by Trevor5.0★Apr 2019

• "Lovely little cosy cottage in a fabulous location."

  Owner lives close by and is extremely helpful. Local pub is fantastic... Not a fan of leather chairs extremely uncomfortable and beds are quite hard but then that's a personal choice. It would not put me off returning as I thoroughly enjoyed my time at Wookey.

  Reviewed by Norma4.7★Mar 2019

• "Spent a wonderful week in "The Old Cider Barn" in Wookey."

  Very comfortable stay, great location and a lovely host.

  Reviewed by Malcolm N5.0★Dec 2018

• "We stayed in The Cider Barn Wookey."

  Clean, well appointed facilities in cottage. Single beds were a little hard for me..but that could just be preferential to me. Cosy and warm. The only main draw back was no internet and running your own business, even when on a break needs keeping an eye on ..so.. internet access would be good.

  Reviewed by Kathryn4.1★Nov 2018

• "Idyllic contry location with places and walks to visit near by."

  Clean and comfortable. Perfect for a relaxing holiday.

  Reviewed by Simon5.0★Oct 2018

• "If you want a really relaxing holiday this is the place for you!"

  Once through the door we were quite happy to stay put! Lovely situation, near enough to Wells and Glastonbury. One of the best Sykes Cottage we have stayed in.

  Reviewed by Juliet4.4★Oct 2018

• "Fantastic accommodation but needs WIFI."

  Reviewed by Damien5.0★Sep 2018

• "Nice cottage didn't lack anything as regards cooking etc."

  - lovely area plenty to see and do without going miles Wells a lovely city use long stay parking very inexpensive - owner helpful but left us alone o get on with things - downside no wi-fi - good job private parking as local pub often has cars/vans parked outside cottage. Was not impressed with Ring O' Bells pub Sunday lunch as drowned meal in gravy would have been better in jug! Didn't go again once bitten - Pheasant along road had excellent meal

  Reviewed by Brian3.8★Sep 2018

• "It was a lovely cottage with good facilities, great access to motorways, Bristol, Wells, National Trust properties, the Chew Valley, the pub 'The Ring O' Bells' and shops and supermarkets, generally in a good spot."

  I had a very relaxing time. But where is the internet, lack of it was a big miss and having to go out to get access was inconvenient and it meant I couldn't get things like iplayer and emails in the cottage.

  Reviewed by Olwen3.8★Aug 2018

• "The Old Cider Barn was very comfortable, spacious and equipped."

  The parking space next to it was ample. The owner Mr Spearing was welcoming and helpful. The village of Wookey was attractive and quiet with good access to places of interest to us in all directions. The pub next door was very good with excellent food, beer and ciders, and with very friendly staff. We enjoyed the freshly baked bread from the flour mill at the edge of the village, local meat and cheeses from the butcher and fresh fish and veg from the fishmonger both in nearby Wedmore. There was plenty to see and do in this very beautiful part of the country, with more still to see.

  Reviewed by Helen4.7★Apr 2018

• "We really enjoyed our stay at The Old Cider Barn."

  The owner was very welcoming and helpful and the cottage met all our expectations and was clean, beautifully furnished and decorated and well equipped.The location was great for visiting Wookey Hole and nearby Wells with its beautiful Cathedral. Lovely walks nearby as well.

  Reviewed by Deborah4.4★Mar 2018

• "A very clean Cottage ,with all you could need in it , perfect base for a good 30 mile radius around it , plenty to see and do , made to feel very welcome by the owner , would highly recommend it to any couple with or without children ."

  It is next door to a Village Pub that sells outstanding food , but no noise from it that would disturb you .

  Reviewed by Kelvin5.0★Feb 2018

• "Cottage was clean, comfortable and well equipped."

  The owner Mr Spearing very helpful. Good location for visiting all local attractions, close to the local pub serving great meals.

  Reviewed by John4.4★Nov 2017

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