Beryl Country House

–Excellent location – show map
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Scored 9.8
Rated exceptional

Free Wifi

10

About this property

Featuring an outdoor pool, family-run Beryl Country House offers luxury accommodations and award-winning breakfasts in the Mendip Hills area of Somerset. The property is 1.1 mi from Wells Cathedral and 1.2 mi from Bishop's Palace. The house has 6 guest bedrooms including the grand first floor rooms. Every room offers a blend of antique furniture and modern appliances. The reception rooms in the property are reminiscent of the grand days of English Country House living, with elegant proportions, antique furniture and Chinese porcelain. Complimentary tea or coffee and home-made cake is available every afternoon. Breakfasts are served on classic china, with silver cutlery and teapots. Guests can enjoy the formal gardens and surrounding acres of meadow and parkland. The estate also features Coastal Redwood trees, 200-year-old oak trees, and an ancient stone bridge. Beryl Country House is 2.8 mi from Wookey Hole, 3.6 mi from Ebbor Gorge and 11 mi from Cheddar Gorge. The center of Wells is a 20-minute walk away from the property, offering a variety of shops, restaurants and a medieval market square.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

  • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site

Availability

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Guests who stayed here loved

Lisa
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Property was excellent, clean and comfortable. It was also very cool, great as the weather was unusually hot.”
Olga
United States United States
“Gorgeous house and grounds. The family who run it are warm and welcoming and they make the best breakfast and coffee walnut cake too.”
Diah
United States United States
“It feels like home with beautiful surrounding. And if you would like to experience a country Victorian English manor, this is IT. The hosts are friendly and very welcoming.”
Marilyn
United States United States
“Elegant, historic property with spacious bedrooms, amazingly comfortable bed, and glorious views (from the Master bedroom). The staff was very friendly, helpful, attentive. The grounds were beautiful. We were unable to take advantage of all...”
Debby
United States United States
“Quaint country home filled with gorgeous antiques surrounded by fields of green. Beautifully maintained. Lovely hosts.”
Friederike
United States United States
“amazing house in a lovely setting wonderful gardens. beautiful decor”
Cathy
United States United States
“When we arrived we were given a warm welcome by Holly, and homemade cakes were on offer in the beautiful tea room. We stayed in the Master Bedroom which had phenomenal views of the garden, and of Wells beyond. The breakfast was extraordinary....”
Daniel
United States United States
“What a charming house. We were warmly greeted upon arrival. It's quietly tucked away and the grounds are lovely. So peaceful. We enjoyed our beautiful view from the Master room. Gorgeous canopy bed. Spotless room and modern bathroom. The house is...”
Ivor
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“It is a beautiful property and a peaceful location.”
Bea
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Exceptional and luxurious,is the best way to describe this place. An opportunity to get a glimpse into a wealthy country lifestyle. Spacious rooms, stunning grounds, lovely swimming pool area, friendly service and great breakfast. There's nothing...”

Managed by Holly & Mary-Ellen

Company review score: 9.9Based on 147 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

Beryl has been our family home for the last 45 years. We have spent our time lovingly furnishing and restoring it as a fine example of a Gothic Revival style English Country House. If you have time before your visit to look at our website you will find plenty of up to date photographs and useful information, such as good places to eat in Wells and the local area. The majority of our guests leave their reviews on our own website so we recommend you read some of them if you want to know what they think. As a family home we value our time here as well as doing everything we can to make our guests feel at home. As a result we limit the numbers of people in the house and estate and ask that guests kindly adhere to our check-in and check-out times. We hope that you will enjoy your stay with us and look forward to meeting you. Holly & Mary-Ellen Nowell

Property info

Beryl Country House was built in 1850s in the Gothic Revival style. It has been the home of the Nowell family for the last 45 years and has been welcoming guests for much of that time. The reception rooms take you back to the grand days of English Country House living, with elegant proportions, Georgian furniture and Chinese Porcelain. Complimentary tea and home-made cake is available every afternoon, and wonderful breakfasts are served on classic china, with silver cutlery and teapots. There are 6 guest bedrooms each with a perfect blend of antique furniture, modern appliances, and wonderful views of either the gardens, the Mendip Hills or Wells Cathedral and the Somerset levels towards Glastonbury Tor. Set in acres of parkland the main lawns sweep down past the outdoor pool and Japanese Garden to rows of Rhododendrons and Camellias. Formal planted borders surround the house and the estate also boasts Coastal Redwood trees, woodland with beautiful English bluebells, and 200 year old oak trees.

Neighborhood info

Beryl is located in the Mendip Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and is set within acres of parkland and formal gardens. It is 1 mile from the centre of the city of Wells up a steep hill.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

House rules

Beryl Country House takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 10:30 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 8:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Beryl Country House of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.