Field Cottage

Overall it was a lovely stay.

We were disappointed that we were unable to use the bath which we was looking forward to as we do not have one of our own. After a long hot journey from Norfolk it was a quiet, pleasant place to stay, with everything we needed, with plenty of walks for our dog..

The cottage is in a good location, very quiet surroundings with a footpath right by the side.

The lounge carpet is badly stained and gives a poor first impression. The bed was very comfortable . We were told about the broken bath tap, but we were surprised that this was not fixed during our stay, surely the owner could have found a plumber able to visit urgently. The garden is poorly maintained, very untidy with lots of weeds, again this needs attention badly. Despite these issues we had relaxing break in Field Cottage, with some TLC it could be first class.

Lovely cottage in a very quiet location.

Just the place my wife and myself was after A great location to visit all of Somerset and beyond. Local restaurants we tried are to be recommended Poachers pocket in the the next village Large portions La Bella Italian in Shepton good food and a friendly atmosphere.

I loved cottage and being so close to to walks But l only thought is being dog friendly it would be good to have the garden secured with a gate even the most well behaved dog in a new environment can wonder off The pretty garden could do with a tidy up too But the stay was very enjoyable Thank you

Field cottage was just what the doctor ordered.

Lovely cosy cottage right next to the countryside for lovely walks. The weather was a bit wet and cold for the time of year so utilised the lovely fire for cosy evenings in.

The cottage was delightfully spacious and comfortable, the owner plainly takes great care to get things right.

Ideally placed for a walking the dog. We ate at The Crown in Pilton, and the food was excellent. Worth booking as it was busy, although I was the designated driver the food was so good I didn't care! The Hong Kong Garden also does a great take away, ordered it on line and it was waiting for us at the the right time.

Field Cottage is a character-full property with lots of period features.

We enjoyed our evenings in front of the fire with the ambient lighting. The kitchen was well-equipped and the bed was comfortable. However, the showering facilities really let it down for us. We realise there is a part on order and we sincerely hope that it arrives before the next guests! Thank you for the logs on arrival and the lovely flowers and cider were a nice touch. Shepton Mallet itself is a bit run down and sad-looking but there are lots of lovely places within easy driving distance which are well worth visiting. We particularly enjoyed Wells for the cathedral and medieval buildings and had a great day out in Bath using the park and ride. Overall, we had an enjoyable stay in this quiet and peaceful cottage.

Lovely cottage for a relaxing break.

Great for cozy days/evenings in. Easy walk to pub, shops and takeaways if needed. Good kitchen space, everything you need to be self catering. Lovely sitting room with open fire. Biscuits and fizz left for us on arrival and Christmas lights decorating the fire place which was a nice touch. Bathrooms small and was a problem with water pressure but it was explained that a part was on order for showers so hopefully that sorted now. Parking is in front of the property but very tight. Our two cars did not fit so had to park in front of the space provided.

No welcome pack no tea coffee.

Cottage was nice but this let it down, no starter pack for fire just a couple of charred logs, but nothing to start a fire. Cobwebs.... Please up your cleaning and make guest feel welcome.

Good location, stream and nice walks on doorstep.

No welcome pack on arrival which would have been appreciated! When we arrived the cottage was very cold, fire wasn’t made up ready to light and only four logs were left which didn’t last the first night. Beds were comfortable though and the towels were nice. Shower wasn’t very good, not sure if it was the water pressure or the shower itself. All in all a bit of a disappointment, in our opinion needs a deep clean (a lot of cobwebs)and redecorating.

over all not bad , plenty of utility in the cottage , cobwebs in the kitchen sky window , area in the cottage requires dusting and polish , outside garden area untidy, and the sort of cover area outside the back door full of cobwebs ?

had parking issues with the neighbours' good night sky to look at and walks around the village with lovely views .

Field Cottage was an amazing last minute find.

The Cottage was so cosy and comfortable. Especially the lovely log fire. It was convenient for walks with our small dog, also very near to Wells and Cheddar. We would certainly return.

The cottage was a love place to stay, everything was fine and we very much enjoyed the open fire of an evening.

The walk from the driveway where you parked to the cottage is very dark of an evening and it would be helpful to have lights along the path e.g. solar lights or a light from the garage that comes on with movement. It was not mentioned that there is a long walk from where you park to the cottage on the website. It would also be nice to have a welcome pack upon arrival with tea, coffee, milk and biscuits especially after a long journey as most Sykes properties we have stayed at have this and we were disappointed not to find one at this cottage.

We found the cottage was ideal for our needs.

There was an issue with no key in the key box, but a quick call to the owner and this was sorted promptly which was much appreciated. The light in the bathroom flickered on occasions, the owner did look and it seemed to stop, but then it did continue to flicker at times during our stay (this is to inform it's still happening so it can be sorted). We would definitely come back again

Very clean, very comfortable, perfect location for walking the Mendip way from the door

Beautiful cottage in a lovely location, not far from amenities and walks on the doorstep.

Comfortable living room - just a shame it wasn't cold enough to have an excuse to use the wood burner! The only 'criticism' we have was that we couldn't find any instructions about the recycling of rubbish. We managed to find information online regarding which items go in which bin but that might not be possible for people who don't really use the internet, so it might be useful to have it in the information pack. Otherwise, we had a lovely time and the cottage is a great base from which to explore Somerset.

Lovely cottage in a great location, plenty of space and amenities.

Lots to do in the area and some good dog walks on the doorstep.

We have had a superb stay here at Field Cottage!

(Sorry if I named it wrong in the guestbook, I can’t remember if I did or not!) The cottage was very cosy and was a perfect location to get to different areas so we spent our days exploring the nearby towns; Frome, Wells, Bath, Glastonbury, Burnham-On-Sea, Cheddar Gorge and many other small places. We really loved the gardens at the property especially with the stream running alongside it made a lovely little spot to relax in the evenings soaking up the glorious weather we had been blessed with! Whilst we were here we also found a few lovely places to eat, pick up sweet treats and to drink in the evenings ; The Whitstone’s Fish & Chips, Denela’s Bakery, The Charlton Inn. We also highly recommend The Mason Arms which is on the way into Frome, we had 2 outstanding meals there over the course of our 7 night stay and thoroughly enjoyed what they had to offer! As for feedback I would recommend adding a mirror into the double bedroom as that’s handy to use when getting ready, a small bin in the shower room like in the bathroom and I would also suggest taking a look at the shower as it felt quite slow and didn’t stay hot for long but other than that I cannot fault this place at all and would highly recommend it! Overall we’ve had an excellent time here and we’re glad to of chosen this lovely cottage to spend our holiday in so thank you so much for having us! X

We had a fabulous stay in the cottage.

We had no issues with the heating and boiler as mentioned in previous reviews.Comfy and well equipped. Perfectly situated to enjoy all that Somerset has to offer. Hopefully return in the warmer months to enjoy the lovely garden and brook and the walks from the door.

We really enjoyed our stay but there are a few improvements that can be made to make this better.

More information on the listing would be helpful particularly for those bringing dogs as we had to rely on other reviews for information. The beds/mattresses need replacing as the double has a cheap and old piece of foam on the top rather than a specific topper. Also, almost all properties we have stayed in have essentials in the property, such as tea or coffee. I appreciate that this isn’t a requirement but information such as this would also be helpful so that people know what they need to purchase or bring with them in advance. The tv is also incredibly small and can hardly be seen from some angles. The local walks and amenities are lovely and the living room very cosy.

First impressions sadly weren't good as the garden was neglected and the decor inside was sad and scruffy in parts.

We met some locals when out walking one morning who had had relatives staying at Field Cottage and they corroborated this so we felt it wasn't just us being picky. The bed was v comfy with good quality linen but the en suite (which we ended up not using) was tired looking with access v tricky with the way the door was hung. The bathroom was fine with a lovely deep bath. We've stayed in lots of cottages and have never not found a welcome pack on arrival. Maybe just milk in the fridge but wine and cake have also been involved which goes a long way to help the experience. The directions were a bit sketchy and I'm sure a lot of people have hesitated outside the first property in Brewers Lane with a no 3 outside. Clearer details about the actual location and where to park would be good as well as where exactly the key safe is (especially if the hedge is overgrown). The issue with the central heating didn't help and there were several visits from British Gas until it was fixed. The owners were very quick to provide extra logs and heaters and we still had hot water. But the loss of privacy and repeated visits was annoying. There was a known, pre-existing issue with the boiler. We did light the open fire but it made the room very smokey and didn't provide much heat unfortunately.

Lovely cottage in a great location, it had everything we needed and we had a wonderful time.

A beautiful holiday home with absolutely everything needed to relax and enjoy a holiday.

The only downside was having to pack up and come home! Pleasantly situated adjacent to a babbling stream, lovely view from the kitchen window. Kitchen fully equipped, comfortable beds, lovely lounge area to relax and the cottage has a lovely welcoming atmosphere. Short walk in to tow, just perfect

Our main issue was the shower, on our 3rd day we found that by turning it on 30 mins before needed you just might have the water hot enough to shower that is if you had any pressure which was doubtful.

Otherwise a lovely property

I felt the pictures didn't actually do this cottage justice, it was beautiful & I was surprised at how easy it was to find considering I have absolutely no sense of direction!

The location was perfect for us to visit family & it was so quiet, the only noise in the evening was the occasional owl. The girls & I had a wonderful, comfortable week here & would happily stay again. I would say though, if you have a large vehicle like we did, you would struggle to get 2 cars parked due to the low walls.

The hive unit went of line so unable to boost the boiler for hot water, other than that beautiful cottage in quite picturesque surroundings.

Very comfy, contained everything we needed, well equipped kitchen, could have done with spare pillows. The garden is not contained and for dogs that wander this would be an issue, our dog dosent stray so was not an issue for us. Two good pubs within walking distance and ideal base for exploring Loved the stream at side of the property and the great dog walks. Had an excellent holiday, just loved the cottage and didn't want to leave.

Beautiful cottage with beautiful surroundings and all the amenities you would need for a lovely stay - Thank you

Our break coincided with noisy building work being done near the property, this was out of the owners control though.

Being a dog owner it would have been helpful to know that the gardens weren’t dog secure. It’s a lovely cottage in a secluded lane and within reach of a lot of destinations in Somerset. Excellent!

Had a lovely few days at field cottage.

Comfortable, efficient heating when needed. Friendly and helpful owners. Great area for walking.

A gorgeous, peaceful cottage, tucked away at the edge of Shepton Mallet.

The location was great , cottage comfortable, but a bit dated could do with a makeover, had a good stay overall which was spoiled by the boiler breaking down, so had no heating, or hot water had to buy logs for the fire at a cost to ourselves of £70 , owner came and put immersion heater on so then at least then had hot water tried to blame us which was very unprofessional, was finally fixed after 5 days boiler is antiquated , would have really enjoyed it without this problem

Very noisy boiler and one minute the radiators upstairs were pumping out excessive heat and then stopped altogether so it became quite chilly - not helped by the windows being single glazed.

Proper shower over the bath with a screen would have been good too. Also warning before arrival on the hazards in the drive re wall and metal post sticking up which of course I drove into and have seriously damaged my car door/wing. In the dark with car queuing up behind it was impossible to see this! Some helpful tips on good pubs & places to eat and visit - perhaps some walk guides too. Welcome pack a bit insignificant as we don't drink cider - perhaps a bottle of wine instead!

We had a lovely stay, it was very clean and comfortable, thank you.

Big range cooker, didn't work kept tripping the electric.

We had bought food to cook in oven. Owner did attend couldn't fix it, didn't seem to be on a proper electrical cooker box. He did cook one meal for one guest and then brought us a tiny air fryer. We were there for a wedding we spent the whole morning prior to the wedding cooking breakfast pastries 1 or 2 at a time it took over 2 hours. I've complained to Sykes and they've said they will call me today but so far they have not. This cottage is tired, it could be nice with a little tlc but as well aa the cooker the shower was mouldy and there was only one bedside table so I had to put my drink on the floor and also risk the safety of my glasses on which I am reliant by also putting them on the floor. Also no real fire notice saying chimney was blocked with sticks from jackdaws. Shame really because we are looking for a place to stay regularly as we have family in the area. I wouldn't go there again and if Sykes don't call as promised I won't use them again either

Had a good week, apart from too much rain!

Cottage was large and roomy, with good broadband speed. Heating was sadly needed due to the weather, but the heating worked well, although the boiler was a bit noisy & occasionally banged unexpectedly. Good location for the town and for walks.

The parking space was too small for two cars.

The ensuite shower room was ridiculously tiny and the shower tray did not drain. Almost flooded the floor on several occasions. The tiles in the shower cubicle have a lot of black mould. The hot water supply automatically heats the two bedrooms and makes it unbearably hot. A chest of drawers and a mirror should be provided in the double room, a bookcase is unnecessary, but clothes storage is essential. One of the kitchen cupboards smelt very mouldy and this affected the pans and utensils in it.

Field cottage is a beautiful cosy well equipped cottage, we loved our stay Situated in quiet lane a short walk from Shepton Mallet with lots of places of interest just a short drive away

Field cottage is in a lovely spot, ideal for dog walking & lots of amenities within walking distance.

The cottage was very clean & beautiful but it does have a few problems. The double bed room has nowhere to store anything or even a mirror to dry your hair. The ensuite is tiny with a very noisy shower. If a tap is run while the shower is on it sounds like its about to blow up. The door opening inwards doesn't help. As for the kitchen door lock, everyone in our party struggled to open & lock with the key. We took to locking it from the outside as it was too difficult to lock from the inside. The front door lock is better but both in need of changing for safety reasons.

We had a lovely stay at Field Cottage.

First the steep staircase should be made known. Lack of Storage space in the small bedroom. Lovely surroundings. Very quiet. Lovely walks

A beautiful cottage with charm and character.

Ideal location for us to visit friends in Clarkes Meadow just 3mins drive away. Convenient fields right next to cottage for our dog to enjoy. Wifi was a bonus as was the smart tv. Overall highly recommended.

Lovely cosy cottage, perfect for us ( a couple and a dog).

Location is great for exploring the area and the nearby pub was excellent. The only negative is that the double bedroom and bed is very small and doesn't have storage so may not suit two couples.