Rural Retreats was founded in 1985 with the aim of making the countryside more accessible for holidaymakers and giving them the best possible choice of holiday homes across the UK. Rural Retreats’ continuing success is based on excellent local knowledge and painstaking research, together with a flair for finding delightful and unusual properties. All of this has enabled us to build a portfolio of over 450 exceptionally fine holiday homes in stunningly beautiful locations, all available for you to rent. When you are looking for your own perfect holiday home, our experienced and helpful staff can help to point you to the property of your dreams. Whatever you want to ask about any of our properties, there will be someone on our staff who knows the cottage or apartment at first hand.

A picture-perfect house situated in the heart of a busy little city – the smallest in England. Dating from the 15th Century, this Grade II listed house lies within the Liberty of the Cathedral which it overlooks and has been refurbished with stylish flair to create a modern and very comfortable holiday home.

Information correct at time of writing. Explore the streets of Wells with a self-guided Murder Mystery themed walking Treasure Trail; a fun and imaginative way to explore Wells. Wells boasts a busy calendar of festivals and concerts throughout the year. Of particular note are the Literary Festival, Wells Carnival and the nearby Bath & West Show. The heritage city of Bath is north of the property and can be easily reached. There is plenty to do in Bath with an array of shopping outlets, boutiques, cafes and restaurants as well as famous sites such as The Roman Baths, Pump Rooms, Thermae Spa and the Royal Crescent. Enjoy a day out at the stunning Bishop's Palace in Wells or Nunney Castle belonging to the English Heritage or visit the beautiful landscaped National Trust gardens of Prior Park. Take a trip to the caves of Wookey Hole or Cheddar Gorge a must for any visit to Somerset. Within a short driving distance, other places to explore include Glastonbury Abbey whilst the Mendip Hills and Somerset Levels offer a wonderful range of walking opportunities. A little further afield is the Fleet Air Arm Museum in Yeovilton and Haynes Motor Museum in Sparkford as well as Clarks Outlet Shopping Village, approximately a fifteen minute drive away in Street. Castle Cary railway station is fourteen miles to the east. Bath Spa is further away but the trains are more frequent from there. Both provide a direct mainline service to London Paddington and/or Waterloo.