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 £476
Ms Abbasi August 2025
We had a great time at Minstrels. The stay was very comfortable. The cottage had everything we needed. We loved the welcome treats. The hosts were available to answer any questions. My 9yo son loved that the cottage had ‘hidden spots’ to explore. We visited Wells and Cheddar Gorge. We also did day out to Bath and Cwmcarn Forest worth the visit. Place down the road you can refill fresh milk. We thoroughly enjoyed the locally sourced fruit/veg and eggs. A super holiday, recommended to all. ...
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Ms Desouza May 2025
Thank you for having us! The treats welcoming us were delicious. The accommodation had plenty of private indoor and outdoor space to relax together. We enjoyed how kitted out the kitchen was too for those who like cooking.
Dr Pedler December 2024
Wonderful cosy cottage, amazing welcome pack from the hosts including Christmas treats. A great way to spend Christmas!
Mr Amershadian October 2024
This is a spacious property, with a bright and airy kitchen, dining area and living room making time spent there enjoyable. The property has easy parking. The view to Glastonbury Tor towards the back of the property is delightful. Jon and Linda were very accommodating hosts eager to make visitors welcome and comfortable. Although a small village, Shapwick has a bus service that proves helpful....
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Ms Hopwood July 2024
This was a very comfortable and well cared for property and is very close to the wonders of Avalon Marshes, as well as close to Wells, Glastonbury and Bath.
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