Welcome to Minstrels! With its charming rustic stonework and welcoming frontage. You can see the cream door leading to neighbouring The Smithy on the left.
The Minstrels sister property, The Smithy, is just beyond to the left
A crafted blend of rustic and contemporary styling greets you in the living space and continues throughout. The log burner creates such a cosy place to be during the colder months...
Enjoy a little al fresco summer dining, in your completely self-contained courtyard area.
The handmade kitchen is a thing of beauty!
And the perfect place for preparing a bit of breakfast before the adventures of the day.....
What will you cook up?
Cosy up on the comfy sofas and relax in the warm glow of the wood-burner.
If you want to spend some time alone, you can always climb the staircase to the snug and marvel at the minstrels' gallery.
There are games a plenty to play whilst you enjoy a cup of coffee.
This cottage is full of imaginative, quirky details - like this beautiful staircase that leads to the en suite bathroom.
The gorgeous double bedroom is full of characterful woodwork; with a staircase leading to an attractive en suite. Be careful as you climb!
Had a long, tiring day out? Relax in this beautiful bath at the top of the cottage and gaze out at the stars.
Another view of this one-of-a-kind room.
Just one of the interesting areas in this beautifully crafted property - the gorgeous en suite at the top of a wooden staircase.
Feel cocooned in comfort, as you snuggle down in this cosy bedroom, which contains 'zip and link' beds that can make a double or twin bedroom.
The second bedroom can be configured as a king-size double or as twins, for your convenience.
What a gorgeous wet-room!
Every detail is so unique.
This picturesque seating-area has been created as a shared space for guests at Minstrels and The Smithy.
Additional seating in a stunning tucked away setting
All of this gorgeous area is yours to explore, with a secret spot at the end...
... which boasts wonderful views of Somerset, complete with distant views of Glastonbury Tor. The perfect place for a cream tea, maybe?
The gated driveway ensures privacy and secure parking. The neighbouring property is where the owners live.
A sense of scale of the main house, The Minstrels and The Smithy
Glorious views from the bottom of the secret garden.
Surrounded by stunning Somerset countryside
The home of myths and magic and the legend of King Arthur - Glastonbury Tor. The village is fascinating and always full of interesting characters and unusual shops.
As you walk around the Somerset Levels you may glimpse Glastonbury Tor or hear the mysterious booming of a bittern. It's a magical landscape at any time of year and is very popular with bird watchers and natural history lovers.
If you fancy a challenging walk then head to Cheddar Gorge with it's fabulous paths and exhilarating view. It'll take your breath away!
Pack a picnic and head to the beautiful beach at Minehead for the day.
Minstrels
49305.2 miles W of Glastonbury | Sleeps 4 + cot*
15% off for parties of 2 + cot or less at certain times of the year, view offer...
7 Nights from £550
Mr Newell April 2026
We were so pleased with our stay in Shapwick at the Minstrels. The cottage is just like a home away from home, and is decorated and furnished to an exceptional standard. The communal garden at the back is really lovely with views over the landscape and surrounded by nature. The hosts were so friendly and we had such a lovely welcome when we first arrived. The location is perfect to explore the lovely county of Somerset and its gems like Glastonbury and Cheddar Gorge. We can't recommend the Minstrels enough and would recommend this location to anyone wanting to stay in this part of the UK....
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Mrs Richardson January 2026
Linda and Jon have created a beautiful comfortable and well equipped holiday cottage. The welcome is second to none and they were on hand to help out in any way they could to ensure we had a relaxing and enjoyable time. The welcome items included eggs ,milk, butter, homemade bread, cake, marmalade and jam, fresh flowers , wine, bag of galaxy minstrels, tea, coffee pods and even a welcome card! Great to have generous supply of toilet rolls, foil, clingfilm, kitchen towel, dishwasher tablets and tea towels! Linda was very kind and understanding with any requests we had. Highly recommend! ...
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Reply from Classic Cottages
Wow! What an amazing welcome tray full of goodies! How wonderful to have the owners on hand to make sure you have the best possible holiday when staying at Minstrels. Sarah, Customer Support
Ms Gilbert July 2026
We really loved staying at Minstrels, it's such a beautiful cottage in a wonderful location. Cosy and well-equipped, with so much attention to detail, it's a lovely mix of homeliness and luxury. The upstairs gallery was a great place to sit and read and the garden was a haven, especially during the hot weather. Surrounded by fields and with a view of Glastonbury tor, it has several well-designed seating areas to choose from. We enjoyed meeting the donkeys, goats and chickens in the adjoining field! Owners Linda and Jon were so kind and helpful during our stay and the welcome pack was the best and most generous we've ever encountered. We enjoyed our stay there so much we're definitely hoping to return in the future. Thank you for a fantastic holiday! ...
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Mr Raynor June 2026
The cottage was excellent in every way. Thank you for the welcome hamper, comprising all essentials and more. We loved the homemade biscuits, scones, jam and marmalade. The cottage was ideal for us and to be able to have use of the sprawling garden with seating area made our sun downers relaxing and enjoyable. We were also able to watch the animals in the next field including donkeys, goats, ducks, chickens and more. Our week away was very relaxing and enjoyable. We would recommend Minstrals cottage to anyone as it was just a bit quirky, different from your usual holiday cottage. ...
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Ms Knowles November 2025
We were two ladies celebrating our big birthdays. The cottage exceeded our expectations with a high standard of finish and comfortable furnishings. It was a home away from home with lots of lovely unexpected homemade goodies including a birthday cake for the occasion. It was a shame we couldn’t use the patio garden due to the storm whilst we were staying there in October. This was a short stay and wished we had stayed for the week. Hope to rebook for next year....
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