The Retreat

84 Customer Reviews

• "A warm welcome and farewell from the owner."

  The property is well presented and maintained, located on the edge of a beautiful village, in a rural setting with views across the countryside. All we needed to have an enjoyable, stress free and comfortable stay was provided including a comprehensive information pack recommending local places to visit, shop and eat, walks and instructions for every appliance at The Retreat.

  Reviewed by Christopher5.0★Oct 2024

• "A really spacious and well appointed property."

  The owners were very friendly and helpful. The welcome package was gratefully received on our arrival, especially the homemade cake and bubbly. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

  Reviewed by Susanne5.0★Sep 2024

• "This beautiful house with gorgeous views all around, is a very spacious, comfortable and well equipped property."

  Owners are lovely, welcoming and helpful. We have stayed in some nice properties over the years but The Retreat really is one of the best.

  Reviewed by Malcolm5.0★Sep 2024

• "The retreat was perfect for our multi generation holiday."

  The property was spotless and had everything we needed for our stay. Lucy the host met us in person, she was very friendly and helpful. There was a delicious homemade cake, a bottle of fizz and fresh milk waiting for us which was a lovely touch. We would definitely not hesitate to book the property again.

  Reviewed by Lorraine5.0★Sep 2024

• "A beautifully appointed, spacious but cosy house and home."

  Great for a three generational family holiday. Much appreciated welcome by Lucy providing cake, milk and cava. Lucy and John immediately came to the rescue with a replacement gas canister when the barbecue ran out in the middle of cooking.

  Reviewed by David5.0★Aug 2024

• "We had spent 5 amazing nights at the accommodation, as a group of 9 with elderly and children."

  The key highlights of the stay was the lovely, aesthetically pleasing yet practical, modern and clean accommodation. It is a lovely house with plenty of space and a very nice and well looked after garden. The combined kitchen/dining area was the central part of the house for us as the whole group can be in the same area yet be able to naturally split off to do our own thing eg. cooking in the kitchen, having tea or preparing the ingredients in the dining area, and kids playing and watching TV in the corner. We enjoyed our meals under the sky roof in the dining area and sliding doors to the garden. We had also used the barbecue grill for one evening, which we got help with operating the gas supply from the host very quickly and easily. All amenities were well thought out from wash basin sensored lights, to night light hand torches that turn on automatically for finding the toilets at night. All appliances are very modern. To accommodate for 10 people, all appliances, amenities and space were good and of quality. As a bonus we were greeted by the friendly host and we were welcomed with cake, wine and farm shop milk which we enjoyed. We also refilled the milk once with standard milk and chocolate orange milk at the farm shop nearby. The stay was wonderful and we very much enjoyed our holiday.

  Reviewed by Chen Chiu-ming5.0★Jun 2024

• "The best home my family and I have stayed in for a staycation!"

  ! Was very clean and felt like home as soon as we walked in! We were all very comfortable and happy!

  Reviewed by Guv5.0★Mar 2024

• "The house was beyond perfect, clean, comfortable and absolutely stunning."

  The owner, Lucy, greeted us at the door and had made a cake for us. There was fresh milk in the fridge, bubbles for the grown ups and Easter treats for the children. The house itself was incredible. There were 10 of us and we had plenty of space. Despite the weather being awful, we had a wonderful stay. Thank you Lucy and John for a wonderful holiday. If you are planning to stay, just be aware, Google Maps tried to take me to the house using the wrong side of 'South Road', so just make sure you enter the road from the village rather than alongside the farm.

  Reviewed by Emma5.0★Mar 2024

• "This is a truly beautiful accommodation set in a wonderfully rural location."

  The house has been well thought out and everything you need is provided. From walking through the front door on day one and being met by a home made cake and fresh milk for comfort, it was stunning. Meeting the owner was fabulous and they made us feel at home and very welcome. Would totally recommend a visit

  Reviewed by Tracey5.0★Mar 2024

• "Fantastic property and location, great hosts highly recommend the place"

  Reviewed by Ricky5.0★Dec 2023

• "This is a beautiful house with the highest spec in a lovely location."

  We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and only wish we could have stayed longer.

  Reviewed by Deborah5.0★Dec 2023

• "Property was lovely, with all the facilities we could have wished for, and importantly very comfy beds."

  Thank you for being so welcoming, and we will hopefully be back again.

  Reviewed by Stacey5.0★Nov 2023

• "Great stay"

  Reviewed by Patrick5.0★Oct 2023

• "An absolutely delightful stay with the family in beautiful, peaceful Lympsham."

  The house was extremely spacious, clean and comfortable. Lucy was always available to offer recommendations, and very kindly made us an apple cake for my mum's birthday! Can't recommend this stay enough, we look forward to going back.

  Reviewed by Kalisha5.0★Sep 2023

• "We had a lovely week at The retreat."

  There was plenty of space for all 7 adults and 2 kids who spent most of the time playing in the garden and picking fruit. While the adults enjoyed the views with peace and quite. Everything was provided by the host with an excellent fully equipped kitchen.. only issue we had was working out how to use the state of the art oven and hob but a file with all the info was on hand. The rooms are a good size and we had a put up bed for our daughter in our room. It was mentioned that there was too much light shining through early morning and would have liked curtains however this was the teenager. It’s worth mentioning that if you get a delivery of food they may get lost finding you do collect. We would love to stay here again and highly recommend The Retreat.

  Reviewed by Andy5.0★Aug 2023

• "An amazing property - clean, comfortable, spacious and in a perfect location for exploring the local countryside and coast."

  Great for a large family holiday.

  Reviewed by Michael5.0★Aug 2023

• "We chose the Retreat for our family holiday, 6 adults and 2 children aged 5 and 9 years."

  We all loved this rural property: it was comfortable, very clean and gave us all the perfect chance to relax both indoors and in the beautiful garden. Lucy checked in on us several times to make sure we had all that we needed and made us very welcome with various treats. We found it to be the perfect base for exploring the area. Lympsham is a lovely village and the family enjoyed playing cricket on the green and the adventure playground. We would highly recommend this property and would really like to come back to stay again. Reviewed by Maralyn Button August 2023.

  Reviewed by Graham5.0★Aug 2023

• "Excellent and spotlessly clean accommodation which was perfect in every way for our 3-generation family holiday (6 adults, 3 children and one baby)."

  The facilities were superb and the provision of basic household and holiday starter items was well thought out and better than most we’ve come across- the inclusion of fresh chocolate milk for the children (as well as ordinary milk), bubbles for the adults and a wonderful home made sponge cake was a lovely touch and much appreciated! Can thoroughly recommend and hope to return ourselves sometime.

  Reviewed by Malcolm5.0★Jul 2023

• "Cannot recommend enough, fab location, lovely comfortable accommodation (a real home from home) and such wonderful hosts, couldn't do enough to help - thank you!"

  Reviewed by Anna5.0★Jul 2023

• "Absolutely stunning stay at The Retreat."

  Perfect for a weekend away with friends and our children. The property was beautiful and spotless! It had everything you could ever need, along with a lovely welcome gift! (the cake was delicious!) The little ones loved playing in the garden and hiding under the stairs (that was their favourite spot). The property felt safe and secure with plenty of floor space for them to play. The showers were amazing and we all found the beds really comfortable. Lucy and John were brilliant hosts, very friendly and accommodating. John took the time to show us photos of the Retreat before they started work on the property. It was fascinating to see what the old building looked like and find out about the amount of work that went into creating what it is today. What a wonderful weekend! Thank you both! We hope to be back soon!

  Reviewed by Hannah5.0★May 2023

• "This really is a lovely big, high quality finish house for our spread out family to spend much needed quality time together."

  Plenty of comfortable spaces to relax and not feel on top of each other. The open plan kitchen area is great and had everything we needed, Beds and bedrooms spacious and really comfortable for us. BBQ is really good! and the garden is lovely to sit in. Tasty home made cake left for by owner Lucy was welcome on arrival. We had a great week and there are plenty of places to visit locally if you want to get out and about. This was our second stay and we hope to be back again before too long - none of us wanted to leave!

  Reviewed by Andrew5.0★May 2023

• "We have just returned from the most wonderful weekend at Lucy and John's place and we are already having the blues!"

  The Retreat is certainly a treat and the most beautiful place to escape too. We loved looking out into the field next door to see the cows daily and spend time in the beautiful garden, watching the kids running around, playing football and having a bbq in the sun. It was a haven we wish we could stay in forever. There are not a lot of places we have visited where we instantly felt at home but that's exactly how you felt from the minute you walked in the door. The house is IMMACULATE, so thoroughly clean and with so much consideration for everyone. All the little details really go a long way including milk for drinks, chocomilk for the kids, fizz for the adults and a delicious home baked cake! Lucy and John were so welcoming and couldn't have done more for us. We can't recommend this place enough and will certainly be returning! Thank you again from Kerry and the rest of the family :-)

  Reviewed by Kerry5.0★Apr 2023

• "This property did not disappoint, we had a fantastic week."

  It is such a roomy property, all the bedrooms were big and clean, bathrooms were a good size, lounge was big, we never felt like we were on top of each other! The owners were amazing, great welcome and a tour from them, little welcoming touches were amazing and we felt very welcomed! Everything was super clean and all the appliances were easy to use and modern. Only very slight critique, it should say this is a 3.5 bathroom rather than 4 bathrooms. Great location, lovely little village and great walks! We can't wait to re book and go back again! We loved this property.

  Reviewed by Clare5.0★Apr 2023

• "A wonderful stay at The Retreat for our family of 10 aging from 3 to 66."

  We had great communication with Lucy in the lead up to our arrival who was super helpful, and were warmly welcomed! Special treats awaited us… the almond and honey cake was delicious and fresh milk from the local dairy! The Retreat has everything you could want for a holiday stay, they have thought of everything and it’s truly a home from home. The accommodation is so immaculately kept my father-in-law questioned more than once whether we were in fact, the first guests to stay. Waking up to views of the fields & countryside was a delight & stepping out the front door we were greeted by horse riders coming down the quiet residential road. The village of Lympsham is very pretty and well-kept, the cricket green is a short walk past the church and primary school & there is a local shop where you can pick up any necessities and the paper. We ate in both nights of our stay as we were so happy with our surroundings, nobody wanted to leave on the Sunday! Thanks for a fabulous stay.

  Reviewed by Ann-Marie5.0★Mar 2023

• "Such a beautiful and lovely cottage with many modern conveniences."

  Well thought out layout and very considerate little touches all around the house which made it such a pleasant experience to stay here. Immaculately clean!!

  Reviewed by Michael5.0★Feb 2023

• "We cannot begin to tell you how much we loved the home you allow others to share."

  Once a year we choose to go away somewhere with the family - there are 10 of us including my disabled sister with cerebral palsy. I am not exaggerating when I say we all entered 'the Retreat' and in unison said 'wow!'. Each room we entered was another lot of wows! The house is so beautifully and thoughtfully designed. There are comfortable spaces within the house to relax with others or, if you choose, have a quiet time by yourself. Having an ensuite room downstairs was convenient for my disable sister who is a wheelchair user. We were very touched by your generosity of a 'welcome pack'. We have packed a lot activities into our 4 days knowing we were heading back to a beautiful and cozy 'Retreat' every evening. Thank you John and Lucy for making us all feel so welcome and for being there at the end of the telephone/text/emails to answer any query that we had. You have thought about everything! We have enjoyed reading other guests comments and you so deserve all the wonderful praise. Absolutely spotless! Thank you and see you again hopefully soon!

  Reviewed by Suman5.0★Feb 2023

• "Nice, mostly well equipped property with plenty of space for 2 families of 4."

  I say mostly as the showers and hot water system are not suitable for 8 people, after 3 quick showers hot water runs dry and you need to wait 40 minutes for it to reheat for your next 3 showers. (The owner didn't see this was to much of a problem, its an eco system). Our new year's stay was ruined by the attitude of the owners, prior to our arrival we asked the owner in writing for permission to set off fireworks to see in the new year to which we received a prompt reply saying that yes we could, "no problem". However as soon as we started the fireworks at 6pm, not midnight to be considerate to the local residents, we were promptly stopped by the owner who didn't realise the fireworks would be loud. This spoilt our new years celebrations, the purpose of our visit and left 4 young children extremely upset and the adults annoyed, had the owner said no to the fireworks in the first instance we could of made other arrangements and saved our money. We spent £150 on fireworks that we cannot use, the owner refused any compensation. We would not recommend or stay at this property again.

  We have been welcoming guests to The Retreat for over 3 years and during this time we have enjoyed providing a superb standard of accommodation, paying particular attention to every detail making sure our guests have the best possible holiday. We believe this is reflected in the fact that all previous reviews are overwhelmingly positive and full of praise. We are sorry this group of guests felt their stay was not up to standard and would ask potential future guests, for their reassurance, to read through any of our other reviews. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Joseph3.8★Dec 2022

• "Such a wonderful cottage."

  Beautifully decorated, amazing space for a family of 10 people. Well equipped, amazing countryside side views and the owners are so welcoming. We cannot wait to hopefully stay in this beautiful accommodation again!

  Reviewed by Sarah5.0★Dec 2022

• "Gorgeous house that was a perfect place to hold our annual family christmas get together."

  There's nothing I can think of to be negative about.

  Reviewed by Sue5.0★Dec 2022

• "Truly 5 star accommodation."

  We immediately felt comfortable and relaxed. Lucy made us feel very welcome and made sure everything met our expectations. We enjoyed the bottle of Cava and an apple cake left for us. We would highly recommend and look forward to a return visit.

  Reviewed by Peter5.0★Oct 2022

• "A big thank you to Lucy and John for such a lovely weekend."

  It was the first time us girls managed to spend so much time together since COVID so it was great just to have the large space available for all of us to stay together and relax. Lucy and John were so accommodating to our requests and provided us with everything needed for a weekend getaway. Definitely would try to book again!

  Reviewed by Zaiba5.0★Oct 2022

• "Celebrated our Ruby wedding anniversary at The Retreat with all the family."

  it was perfect for all of us, four generations, including two small children, and my disabled mother. Ideal location, set in the lovely rural village of Lympsham, close to the coastal resorts of Weston Super Mare, and Burnham-On-Sea. We will definitely book again when next in Somerset.

  Reviewed by David5.0★Sep 2022

• "Amazing house in a perfect location."

  The house is even better than the photos and we had a fantastic stay. It is very peaceful and the house is furnished to a very high standard and we couldn’t fault the property.

  Reviewed by Karen5.0★Sep 2022

• "First class accommodation and extremely welcoming hostess."

  House gave ample space for our party without us being on top of each other. Extremely good showers and bathrooms. Everything we needed was available at the holiday home. Lots of freezer and fridge space. Two tv rooms meant we were able to watch different programmes. Ie sport for the men and soaps for the ladies. The addition of the table tennis table in the garage was a welcome addition

  Reviewed by Janet5.0★Sep 2022

• "The retreat is a beautiful property, no, home."

  Beautifully decorated and with all the best quality fixtures and fittings. We loved the table tennis too. I would thoroughly recommend it. Thank you to the owners too for the welcome drink and home baked cake.

  Reviewed by Michelle5.0★Sep 2022

• "Perfect in every way!"

  Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this property and will hopefully return in the future

  Reviewed by Sue5.0★Aug 2022

• "Lovely stay a a fab house."

  Thank you

  Reviewed by Jodie5.0★Aug 2022

• "Welcomed by friendly owners,who live next door, they left home baked cake and bottle of chilled cava, which was much appreciated."

  House in quiet road had every facility you would need , lovely garden .

  Reviewed by Della5.0★Jul 2022

• "Fabulous property, everything we needed was there."

  Plenty of outside space for bbqs and for the children to run around. The daily visit from the cows was a real bonus.

  Reviewed by Susan5.0★Jul 2022

• "This was a holiday that had to be postponed twice due to travel restrictions between the UK and France, where half the group were coming from, and we are so glad that we kept the booking as it was a truly wonderful house and location."

  Everyone loved the table tennis and badminton, with many games played throughout the week. The children were delighted to have cows as our neighbours. And we all enjoyed the space and comfort offered by the house and garden, the only complaint was that the week passed too quickly.

  Reviewed by Collette5.0★Jul 2022

• "Fantastic property."

  Loads of space, facilities were great & a very peaceful location. Nice walk to the village area. Definitely recommend this place for families to stay & unwind!!

  Reviewed by Andrew5.0★Jun 2022

• "What a wonderful property and fantastic owners."

  The cottage was immaculate when we arrived and the owners John and Lucy were helpful throughout our stay. Beautiful location and accommodation for a fantastic family getaway. We will definitely be back and will be recommending it to friends.

  Reviewed by Rishi5.0★May 2022

• "Lucy and John are truly lovely hosts and nothing is too much trouble for them."

  The retreat is a beautifully designed and very spacious property, with a delightfully light and airy feeling and a beautiful garden.

  Reviewed by Helen5.0★May 2022

• "This was the perfect stay."

  Just as advertised but better! Excellent owners who were available next door but not intrusive in any way. The property was excellently clean on arrival and there was everything we needed and more available to us. The location was quiet and beautiful and although the village did not have much, there was a park for the children to play in within walking distance with a cricket club behind we could get a drink at before walking home. Highly recommend by all members of the family May 2022

  Reviewed by Nicola5.0★May 2022

• "This is a beautiful spacious property in a small village - it really is a ‘Retreat."

  ’ The owners have thought about every aspect and their care and attention to detail is obvious everywhere. It has a beautiful well tended but practical garden to sit and and relax in, with views across fields. The house was spotless with enough of everything for 10 people. The doors that open fully from the dining area to the garden is a lovely design feature which we used on a few occasions. It was a perfect location for our niece to leave from for her wedding at nearby Yarlington Barn. Owners Lucy and John are next door but not intrusive at all, just there when we had a couple of questions. The listing says max 3 cars but in fact you could easily fit four. This might be important for family groups coming from different locations. We enjoyed a very happy and stress free week at this wonderful property. Thanks Lucy for the welcome milk, bubbles and homemade cider apple cake. Yummy

  Reviewed by Janet4.7★Apr 2022

• "Great property and the photos don't even do it justice."

  The owners are next door so any issues can be resolved really quickly. Its also a perfect location to explore the area. We've already recommended it to friends !

  Reviewed by Rob5.0★Apr 2022

• "We have just got back from a fab week at the retreat, the house is amazing, it was plenty big enough for 10 of us to enjoy quality time together."

  Thank you Lucy and John, we will definitely be coming back.

  Reviewed by Elizabeth5.0★Apr 2022

• "Fabulous couple of days away."

  The only down side was it went too quickly. Thank you for making us welcome in your beautiful cottage.

  Reviewed by Louise5.0★Mar 2022

• "This property is wonderful, excellent facilities, spotless and fabulous Wi-Fi meaning 2 of us worked effortlessly for different companies."

  John and Lucy are next door and absolutely discreet unless you need something. Our second visit and we would return again for the peace and lovely home. Thank you

  Reviewed by Denise5.0★Feb 2022

• "Fantastic stay at the retreat, every inch of this place is amazing, from the ..."

  Fantastic stay at the retreat, every inch of this place is amazing, from the cleanliness to the very spacious room, kids loved looking out the window watching the sheep go by, Lucy and John on hand for help if needed and the apple cake waiting on arrival was a lovely touch, Really enjoyed our stay and will definitely be back in the future Kelly and David feb 2022

  Reviewed by Kelly5.0★Feb 2022

• "We have just returned from a wonderful New Year's break with our family at this superb property."

  Such a special time for us all which was made even more special staying in the splendid "Retreat". Owners were on hand to welcome us and offer any advice and help we required. A weekend break that we will always remember with treasured memories. We have absolutely no doubts about recommending this getaway for a relaxing stay.

  Reviewed by Trevor5.0★Dec 2021

• "The Retreat is a fantastic house with absolutely everything you could wish for."

  Quiet and peaceful location, high quality equipment and furnishings, ample parking and even an electric vehicle charging point (which was an added bonus). Thank you for a restful break.

  Reviewed by Andrea5.0★Nov 2021

• "This is an extremely practical house, spacious and tastefully furnished."

  We spent a week there in the Winter and were toasty warm and very comfortable. There was nothing we needed and our large group ranged from 3 to 71 years. WONDERFUL. There were logs for the two log burners and a delicious cake and a bottle of wine waiting for us on arrival. Oh yes and milk and milk shakes from a local farm. The children were delighted and the grandchildren who only stayed over the weekend just settled in and it was time to leave. Such a shame. I spent the rest of the week with a friend walking and talking, eating and enjoying the peace. Brean Beach is a closeby must for a walk and a cuppa at the N T cafe. Wells Cathedral and Glastonbury (fabulous) and the Clarks Outlet for a little retail therapy. Then Exmouth for a real treat and lunch at Mickys Restaurant where we ate outside watching the water sports at sea on a glorious November day. All in all an unforgettable week. A celebration for my 70th last year when life was a little different. Almost back to normal.

  Reviewed by Susan5.0★Nov 2021

• "House built and furnished to a very high standard."

  Very clean and always plenty of hot water. Plenty of crockery and cutlery. Generous space for parking and a lovely garden.Ideally situated for beaches and walks in a very pleasant village. Owner couldn't have been more helpful or attentive. A big thankyou.

  Reviewed by David5.0★Oct 2021

• "Great venue, perfect for a family gathering."

  Hosts are next door and we’re very welcoming. Highly recommended

  Reviewed by Ian5.0★Oct 2021

• "The retreat is well worth going to, I highly recommend it to everyone."

  Lucy and her family really made us feel really welcome and helped us when we needed them. The retreat is clean and tidy and great for disabled people to stay. Its very spacious so you can move around with no difficulties. A+ and 10/10.

  Reviewed by Christian5.0★Oct 2021

• "We really enjoyed our stay."

  Great house spacious and clean with good facilities. The owners were very approachable and helpful.

  Reviewed by Judy5.0★Oct 2021

• "A wonderful holiday home that is of a very high standard."

  The owners made us feel very welcome. Great attention to detail that makes the stay feel very special. Thanks for a brilliant week.

  Reviewed by Kevin5.0★Aug 2021

• "Host were wonderful."

  On hand to meet our every need.

  Reviewed by Jayne5.0★Aug 2021

• "The house was beautiful all we could have wished for."

  It really is a gem in your listings. Nothing was too much for Lucy & John who made us feel so welcome and special

  Reviewed by Robert5.0★Aug 2021

• "This was our second visit to The Retreat (6 adults and 2 children) it is an amazing house with everything you could possibly need."

  There is so much space for everyone, the utility room is brilliant and the bbq got used almost every night. The beds are very comfortable and showers are great. Lucy and John are great hosts and the cakes, bubbly, milkshakes and extras were very much appreciated. We all had a very enjoyable week.

  Reviewed by Sheila5.0★Aug 2021

• "Amazing property, great location and wonderful owners!"

  The welcome treats were very thoughtful too.

  Reviewed by Jemma5.0★Jul 2021

• "We had such a lovely holiday and was an absolute treat to stay at The Retreat which is just beautiful!"

  The views from the house are stunning and the location is perfect! The house is very spacious, there were 8 of us but there are plenty of room to do things together and/or have a quiet space for yourself. The owners, John & Lucy, have thought about every detail, it is clean and has all the mod cons you need for a worry-free stay. They even had a welcome bubbly and a homemade cake for us. Even before our arrival, Lucy has sent an email which contained useful information about the house selection of places to visit, and restaurant recommendations. Thank you John & Lucy for being such gracious hosts and for creating a beautiful house and renting it out so we were able to make so many wonderful memories with family.

  Reviewed by Marieden5.0★Jul 2021

• "The house was fantastic and Lucy and John were lovely."

  A great holiday in a lovely setting. The pictures of the house don't do it justice, it's actually better than the pictures. The setting is incredibly quiet with the only traffic being the occasional horse and tractor. We will be visiting again

  Reviewed by Alister5.0★Jun 2021

• "What a wonderful holiday home!"

  If like me you have high expectations when you go away, you will not be disappointed staying at The Retreat, the owners Lucy and John have thought about everything. Location is perfect, only 15 mins drive to Western Super Mare, Burnham On Sea and Brean Sands - we visited them all!! The Retreat is in a quiet countryside location, the horses go past every morning which the kids loved, Arlo was their favourite! Not to mention the cow’s as your neighbours! The kitchen has everything you need for home cooking, equally there are lots of local restaurants and takeaways to use - Chutney’s Indian, Papa’s Fish and chips and Hobbs boat Inn are those we chose and really enjoyed. Lucy and John have really great knowledge of the area so worth asking for recommendations. The house itself is very spacious, we loved opening the doors up in the kitchen having BBQ’s whilst watching the children playing in the garden. The games room came in handy too. We hope to return again one day, thanks Lucy and John

  Reviewed by Nichola5.0★May 2021

• "The owners were always on hand and went beyond to help if needed, especially when dealing with a slightly stressed person like me."

  Everything about the cottage/Lympsham and the welcome was perfect.

  Reviewed by Ann5.0★May 2021

• "The cottage was absolutely stunning, the hosts were wonderful and we really cannot fault a thing."

  We had a thoroughly enjoyable time, a gorgeous cottage situated in a delightful setting.

  Reviewed by Derek5.0★Apr 2021

• "We have just returned from a fabulous October half term holiday at The Retreat, and would highly recommend it."

  Having stayed in some pretty lovely holiday homes across the UK, we think this property is right up there with the best of them. Everything is very new and in great condition, and the house is both spacious and spotless. The lovely hosts Lucy and John live next door and are super friendly, and will do anything to help you out. The house is in a beautiful rural setting, with walks on the doorstep, and lots to do in the local area. Our kids loved playing on the beach at Brean, fun at the theme park, and lots of cycling and family walks. The log burners back at the house are wonderful to return to, as is Lucy's cake!! We hope to be back!

  Reviewed by Louisa5.0★Oct 2020

• "A lovely holiday home, perfect for large families/groups."

  Property is in a very peaceful location with facilities only a short drive away. It was a pleasure to meet the hosts and we truly felt at home. Couldn't recommend this place enough!

  Reviewed by Meesha5.0★Sep 2020

• "John and Lucy were the perfect hosts."

  They made us feel welcome on arrival with a bottle of Cava and a homemade cake waiting for us in the kitchen. The house exceeded our expectations and nothing was too much trouble for our hosts. We used all of the facilities available to us during our stay, the BBQ and patio area, table tennis in the garage, badminton in the lovely garden, even the bikes. A great holiday was had by all.

  Reviewed by David5.0★Aug 2020

• "There was a very warm socially distanced welcome from Lucy and John."

  The house was immaculately clean and we felt very safe with regards to the virus. The location of the house is wonderful; quiet and peaceful yet close to the beach.

  Reviewed by Denise5.0★Aug 2020

• "The house was amazing and had everything we could possibly need."

  The amount of space was fantastic for us (6 adults and 2 children) and the garden was lovely. John and Lucy were friendly and helpful and we felt we could have gone to them if the need arose. We are hoping to return next year.

  Reviewed by Sheila5.0★Aug 2020

• "All i can say is staying at the cottage exceeded anything we could have hoped for, there were 10 of us altogether including small children and we had ample space."

  The house is simply outstanding with everything you could want during your stay. Lucy and John are on hand for anything you want to ask and are the best hosts, nothing is too much trouble for them. We were welcomed with a home made cake and fresh milk from the local farm, Lucy even left comforters for our 2 little grandchildren in their travel cots which was a very special touch and they loved them. We had my 90 year old mother with us too and the ground floor bedroom and ensuite suited brilliantly, also we had no problem moving her wheelchair and walker around in the house. Lots to do in the area most only a short drive away, make sure you visit Brent House Farm for your Milk :) There is a large gas bar b q which we used whilst relaxing in the gorgeous garden. We will certainly be back to stay again and wouldn't hesitate to recommend The Retreat 10/10

  Reviewed by Linda5.0★Jul 2020

• "An amazing and beautiful cottage."

  Built to the the very highest of standards. Perfect location. The owners John and Lucy made us feel very welcome, nothing was any trouble for them. We were greeted with a lovely bottle of bubbly, home made cake,sweets for the children and some fresh milk straight from a local farm. Just perfect. By far one of the most perfect holiday homes we have stayed in. We look forward to booking again in the future. Would highly recommend

  Reviewed by Marisa5.0★Feb 2020

• "We had an amazing stay at The Retreat lympsham to celebrate my 40th birthday."

  Absolutely gorgeous house, the pictures are lovely but really don’t reflect the size and layout of the house. We were a family of 6 adults and 3 children and there was so much space. Beautiful furnishings. The owners who live next door greated us and showed us around and left us with bubbly, fresh milk from the local farm, homemade cake and sweets. Would love to return in summer months to make the most of the huge bifold doors and patio area. Fabulous place.

  Reviewed by Leanne5.0★Feb 2020

• "We had a wonderful holiday at The Retreat with 3 generations of our family."

  ..6 adults and 4 children aged 18months to 9 years. It is a beautiful property, immaculately decorated and furnished with first rate appliances and contains everything you could need for a relaxing break. The pictures don't do the house justice, as it is far more spacious than it appears. Lucy and John were excellent hosts and welcomed us with delicious cake, bubbly, fresh farm milk and sweet treats for the children. Knowing that they were close by for any help or advice was very reassuring, especially when we ordered a delivery to the wrong post code! The Retreat is in a great location for exploring the area, as there is so much to see and do within a 10-15 mile radius, from the grandeur of Cheddar Gorge to the bustle of Weston Pier. There were also some lovely pub/restaurants in the area for a tasty lunch. Even Storm Dennis didn't dampen our spirits as the children were always keen to get back to our 'holiday home' and would have been quite happy to stay in all day if we let them! We would love to return one day...hopefully in better weather...to fully experience the outdoor activities that the locality has to offer.

  Reviewed by Linda5.0★Feb 2020

• "What a fantastic property!"

  Beautifully and sympathetically renovated, with a very high level of amenities, finish and attention to detail. We were unlucky in having such a bad week of weather, but the space and comfort of The Retreat meant a day at home was a pleasure (even with 2 young children!). The owners Lucy and John gave a warm welcome and were always on hand if needed. Definitely worth a visit!

  Reviewed by David5.0★Feb 2020

• "This property is absolutely stunning, the pictures do not show how beautifully the house is finished."

  The owners met us there and couldn’t have been more helpful, there was a delicious homemade cake and fresh milk from the local farm waiting for us. Would very much recommend this stunning house!

  Reviewed by Ishbel5.0★Jan 2020

• "This is an exceptional cottage that well exceeded our expectations."

  We were a family of 10 (incl. 2 children) staying over Christmas and there was ample space, with lots of different areas to spread out into if you wanted a bit of quiet time! The kitchen/family area was the hub and just a really lovely large space. The cottage was decorated perfectly to ensure we enjoyed Christmas to the fullest; we also thoroughly enjoyed the Christmas Eve nativity at the local church, as well as some local walks. The cottage was kitted out with everything you could need, and all appliances were top spec (a dream kitchen!). The owners live next door and couldn’t be more helpful. Hopefully we will come back to stay again at some point!

  Thank you for your comments, we are really pleased you enjoyed your Christmas at The Retreat. Thank you also for raising (in separate correspondence) the slight discrepancy in our “Accuracy of Listing”. This has now been amended to state that three of the four bedrooms are equipped with king-size beds and not double.” Property Owner

  Reviewed by Sima4.7★Dec 2019

• "Fantastic accommodation for a large family holiday within driving distance of multiple family days out."

  Only downside was internet which kept disconnecting

  Thank you for your comments, we are glad that you enjoyed your stay besides the WiFi troubles. We have now had the property's WiFi upgraded with hardwired signal boosters following your comments. We hope to see you again in the future. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Neil5.0★Nov 2019

• "Myself and my family enjoyed a fabulous weekend away at this property."

  The hosts are lovely and couldn't do enough to ensure we had everything we needed. The property was immaculate and is far bigger than we expected. We enjoyed a lovely family dinner and had a few glasses of wine whilst snuggled up in front of the log burner. I would highly recommend this property and would happily return at some point in the future. Fabulous through the winter and I am sure would be glorious during the summer.

  Reviewed by Lesley-anne5.0★Nov 2019

• "The retreat is amazing, very spacious and the owners are lovely, friendly people, can’t wait to return"

  Reviewed by Trevalee5.0★Oct 2019

• "The Retreat is a truly impressive, well thought out, newly renovated cottage which is beautifully finished to the highest standards."

  The photographs online really do not do the house justice - as a single example it is far more spacious than any of the images suggest. We take my parents ( 91 and 93) on holiday two or three times a year and it is not easy to find holiday homes with a good downstairs bedroom, 5 star hotel quality en-suite with a large low threshold shower and a sitting room with a decent ( 50+ inch 4K) TV with Netflix for them to enjoy at night. If you like to cook on holiday then the kitchen has top of the range Neff ovens and an induction hob while the adjacent dining area is light, comfortable and perfect for entertaining. Extensive off lane parking is a bonus and the setting is quiet while giving easy access to the coast and Wells, Glastonbury and Street etc. And a huge bonus was the welcome, kindness and generosity of spirit from Lucy and John - which in our many years of holiday rental experience is rare. For which, much thanks - it made our holiday. ( As well as the Cava and delicious Apple Cider cake!)

  Reviewed by Jane5.0★Sep 2019

• "Wow. The Retreat was just superb."

  Quality house where the owners,John and Lucy who live next door, have put so much thought and effort into making this a special place to stay. John and Lucy even offered to take us to the pub and pick us up again if we wanted to enjoy a drink and not have to worry about driving. Property is set in a lovely village and ideal for visiting all areas that Somerset has to offer. We were the first visitors to have the pleasure of staying at the retreat. We cannot recommend this property high enough. Fantastic.

  Reviewed by Trevor5.0★Sep 2019

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