Olive Tree Cottage

5.0★

2 Guests
1 Bedroom
1 Bathroom
Pets Yes
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Features

Off road parking
Ground floor accommodation
Ground floor bedroom
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

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Comfort

Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

38 Customer Review(s)

Sally
May 2024

“Beautiful stay in a delightful, comfortable cottage.”

Everything needed was provided. Claire & Henry are lovely, friendly hosts. Would definitely recommend staying here

Everything needed was provided. Claire & Henry are lovely, friendly hosts. Would definitely recommend staying here

- Sally, May 2024
Alison April 2024

“Olive Tree Cottage is lovely, beautifully appointed with a delightful, sunny, private courtyard.”

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay there and really appreciated its peaceful setting and wonderful views across the Somerset Levels. Our hosts were charming and welcoming. Langport is a great place to be near with riverside walks, superb artisan bakeries and places to eat and a lot of interesting things to see in the surrounding area. A great week's holiday.

- Alison, April 2024
Rebecca March 2024

“Henry was a great host, felt like a home from home - will definitely recommend!”

- Rebecca, March 2024
Theresa March 2024

“The welcome to the cottage was very friendly.”

The cleanliness and facilities were excellent. The cottage is situated in an ideal position for National Trust, country walks and main towns.

- Theresa, March 2024
Christine March 2024

“Absolutely first rate holiday cottage.”

Owners very helpful. Would not hesitate to recommend this cottage to friends and family. Will certainly try to return again.

- Christine, March 2024
Emma December 2023

“After a bad booking at a different sykes location we got rescued by this accommodation.”

Absolutely fantastic. Owners couldn't do enough to try and make our stay. Got to see some local sites thanks to them. Definitely recommend. Above and beyond expectations.

- Emma, December 2023
Roy September 2023

“Great cottage, good location, quality fittings and very clean and tidy.”

Owner Henry was very friendly and helpful: we very much enjoyed our stay.

- Roy, September 2023
Mark September 2023

“The property was a conversion of an extremely high standard with every need catered for.”

A quiet and peaceful location centrally located for exploring Somerset. We would recommend this property highly to anyone.

- Mark, September 2023
Robert September 2023

“One of the best Cottages we have stayed in.”

Well equipped, comfortable and great location.

- Robert, September 2023
Gerry August 2023

“The property was lovely and warm at night and cool during the day, Henry and ...”

The property was lovely and warm at night and cool during the day, Henry and Claire are perfect hosts, They made us feel so welcome, one of the best break’s we’ve ever had, We would highly recommend them to anyone with their outstanding cleanliness & great facilities, all you need for a comfortable stay, We are planning to return over Christmas, Love, Gerry, Karen & little Rocky(Chihuahua)

- Gerry, August 2023
Fiona Jane July 2023

“A high quality extremely comfortable property in a peaceful location with excellent hosts.”

- Fiona Jane, July 2023
Kuldip July 2023

“A beautiful, peaceful cottage, spacious and clean with all that is needed for a comfortable stay.”

Henry and Claire made us feel very welcome and we would definitely recommend this cottage. PLEASE DO NOT PUBLISH THE NEXT BIT: ps - I am happy for this to be published but please use Kate as my name as I want my real name to be kept private if that is ok? Thanks.

- Kuldip, July 2023
Glynis July 2023

“We had a wonderful week's stay at Olive Tree Cottage, it is only one bedroom, but has loads of space.”

So tranquil, and a beautiful area to stay. The courtyard garden was a bonus and a proper sun trap (on the one day we had sun). Claire and Henry were wonderful hosts and would highly recommend this cottage to anyone wishing to sample the delights of Somerset.

- Glynis, July 2023
Lynn June 2023

“We had a lovely relaxing holiday at OliveTree Barn.”

The barn was beautifully clean with excellent furnishings.The barn is in a well central position, for visiting villages towns and the coast. Thank you

- Lynn, June 2023
Jo June 2023

“What a gem of a cottage!”

Beautiful little retreat with everything you need for a stress free, relaxing break. The cottage is spotless, well equipped and has a wonderful, secluded courtyard area to sit and enjoy al fresco dining or just to sit in the sun enjoying the buzz of the bees and the scent of the honeysuckle (season dependent obviously). Henry and Claire are the most welcoming of hosts and make you feel like part of the family as soon as you arrive. Nothing is too much trouble for them. The gardens that they work hard to maintain are absolutely beautiful and add to the tranquility of this little paradise. I would encourage anyone to spend some time here not only to relax but also to explore the beautiful Somerset levels which are easily accessible from this central location. We will definitely be back as soon as we possibly can be. Thank you Henry, Claire, Ruby and Teddy xxxx

- Jo, June 2023
David May 2023

“A really lovely property, very clean and quality furniture.”

The private courtyard is a real bonus

- David, May 2023
Peter May 2023

“We had the pleasure of staying at Olive tree cottage from the 19th May to the 26th of May.”

The cottage is a barn conversion and is beautiful. Everything about the cottage has been well thought out, the furnishings are all good quality, the kitchen has everything you need and the bedroom is very comfortable. You will not be disappointed with this property. The cottage is well placed for all that Somerset has to offer but away from the hustle and bustle. You also have the advantage of a private well furnished courtyard that is a sun trap. We ate in there every evening. Henry the owner is on hand and is a lovely friendly man. Peter and Eileen.

- Peter, May 2023
Roy May 2023

“We cannot fault the general standard of living in the cottage but the biggest disappointment was how cold it was inside without heating except in the bathroom.”

I did ask the owners if we could have it on at certain times and they agreed to have it on for 2 hours in the morning and evening. After a day and a half it was never switched on again. My wife became very ili and I had to contact 111 to get prescribed medication ie antibiotics and we had to cut short our holiday. No, we did not enjoy our holiday. We will not be returning to this cottage because of the owners inflexibility.

- Roy, May 2023
Antony May 2023

“Olive tree cottage is superb, inside is beautifully furnished and both comfortable and relaxing.”

It's location and immediate surroundings have everything, we enjoyed the secluded courtyard, lovely landscaped garden and amazing views beyond. With friendly and helpful hosts it made our week's stay just perfect.

- Antony, May 2023
Kate April 2023

“Clare was a fantastic host and always happy to help with any queries.”

This is a beautiful property in a stunning setting with all of the comforts you need. The bed was so comfy and the shower was fabulous! The kitchen came with all of the utensils you would need, and readily stocked with washing up liquid and dishwasher tablets. Equipped with tea towels and cloth/sponge, hairdryer, lovely fluffy towels and bath mats. I would absolutely stay here again and would recommend this place to anyone.

- Kate, April 2023
Anthea November 2022

“We felt very comfortable in Olive Tree Cottage.”

We would love to stay here again in summer so as to enjoy the beautiful patio area. We did love looking out on to it. We found it a great base for exploring Somerset. Henry and Claire were always available to help with any questions we might have. A gem of a find!!

- Anthea, November 2022
Karen September 2022

“What a fantastic find!”

! We have stayed in many Sykes cottages, but Olive Tree Cottage was absolutely the best!! Beautifully appointed, spotlessly clean and a lovely quiet location. The owners ( Claire and Henry) are delightful, and the bottles of cider on arrival were extremely welcome. The cottage has a very well equipped kitchen, the bathroom/large walk-in shower is very contemporary and bedroom facilities are excellent. The large open plan living area provides a spacious, light area, with excellent dining facilities. We spent 2 wonderful weeks at Olive Cottage, and was just the antidote we needed. Book this wonderful property....we can highly recommend it! Again, thank you Claire and Henry . Karen and Phil Anderson

- Karen, September 2022
Daniella September 2022

“Olive Tree Cottage is a hidden jewel.”

Set in a peaceful rural location it is the ultimate place to switch off. The accommodation was immaculately clean and spacious. The owners, Claire and Henry were lovely, friendly but unobtrusive. Locally the Bere Cider Company is within 5 minutes walk and opens for early evening drinks and had a good atmosphere on a Friday. All in all a very pleasant place to stay and one we will revisit when returning to the area. Well done Claire and Henry!!

- Daniella, September 2022
Paul September 2022

“The property is located on a narrow single track road which is easily negotiated with considered driving.”

The property is ideally located to reach lots of places to explore within a 30 minute drive. The property was fantastic. I can't fault anything, we felt at home immediately partly thanks to Henry the owner whom made us most welcome. The property is finished and decorated to a very high standard with everything being open plan with the exception of the bedroom and bathroom. The bathroom has a walk in shower with a choice of a traditional shower or a rain drop shower. The small court yard accessed through the french doors at the rear is totally private where we enjoyed a drink after a day of exploring Somerset. We really enjoyed our stay and will be booking again in the not too distant future.

- Paul, September 2022
Emma August 2022

“The cottage is fantastic.”

Clean, well equipped and comfortable. Our hosts had excellent recommendations for places to eat. The location is ideal to get to so many places to explore. We hope to come back.

- Emma, August 2022
Keith August 2022

“Wow wow wow just a stunning cottage the views were amazing and so so ...”

Wow wow wow just a stunning cottage the views were amazing and so so quiet Henry and Claire just the perfect hosts 10/10 from us just fabulous Thank you Keith & Carol

- Keith, August 2022
Steve August 2022

“Just returned from a 3 night stay, what a beautiful place, so comfortable, immaculately presented and a great base from which to explore.”

We have stayed in many cottages over recent years and this was by far and away the best we’ve had. Great secure courtyard for the dog was a real bonus. Henry and Claire were wonderful hosts. Brilliant place!!

- Steve, August 2022
John June 2022

“An excellent, well thought-out and stylish cottage in a peaceful rural location with extensive views from an elevated position.”

Local amenities included the Cider Shack at the Cider farm that sold hot food to order and Cider.Very handy but unobtrusive. Privacy is good with your own enclosed courtyard if you want it. Henry and Claire are congenial hosts who keep the accomodation and the surrounding garden spotlessly clean and attractive and, as we found out when our satnav decided to revert to its native Chinese tongue, willing to do everything possible to make our stay as enjoyable as it was. Thanks, and we will be back. Pat And John, Penuwch,Wales.

- John, June 2022
Carolyn May 2022

“We had a perfect week.”

House was so comfortable and well equipped. Excellent centre for exploring the area whilst providing a quiet and relaxing base. Thanks to Henry and Claire!

- Carolyn, May 2022
Ron April 2022

“Lovely property.”

Spotlessly clean and comfortable. Furnishings excellent. In a gorgeous spot down a quiet country lane, yet central to many attractions. Henry and Claire are lovely people, helpful and friendly without being intrusive. Would definitely recommend.

- Ron, April 2022
Andrew April 2022

“Henry and Claire very welcoming and informative about the area.”

Cottage was clean , cosy , just nice for 2 people. Thoroughly recommend, thank you

- Andrew, April 2022
Ann April 2022

“Lovely property - stylish decor and furnishings.”

Very clean . Would be happy to return for another visit Ann and Peter

- Ann, April 2022
Tina December 2021

“Wonderful time at Christmas .”

.. Had a wonderful time at Olive Tree in Somerset. Very clean and immaculately presented property. Lots of Christmas touches which were very much appreciated. Owners very helpful and friendly, but not intrusive. Parking directly outside which is helpful. Modern style accommodation. About a 12 minute drive to nearest supermarket (Tesco). No public footpaths nearby but it is only a short walk down the lane to the Cider Farm which does very good food and obviously Ciders! Ham Wall RSPB also not far to drive which is worth a visit. Overall a brilliant holiday spread across Xmas and New Year, 2021/2022.

- Tina, December 2021
David November 2021

“Superb accommodation, stunning views and simply wonderful hosts.”

Could not have been better!

- David, November 2021
Peter October 2021

“Olive Tree cottage is really lovely.”

The standard of finish to the decor and furnishings is first class. The crockery and cutlery were of really good quality and this is not always the case! The cottage is even larger than we thought and very comfortable indeed. The owners, Henry and Claire were very welcoming, always available but never intrusive. Easy, secure parking. Lovely courtyard garden which we used on most days even though it's October. We will almost certainly visit again.

- Peter, October 2021
Stephen October 2021

“The cottage was fantastic and the owners were so friendly and welcoming.”

- Stephen, October 2021
Graham September 2021

“Lovely and luxurious 'Cottage', the owners are really lovely, friendly people.”

Just be prepared to take some things that you think are included, like bathroom toiletries, tissues and kitchen consumables, like foil, kitchen roll etc and more tea towels. I take these with me every time I stay in a 'cottage', often they're all there, other times they're not, I realise this is an owner's choice. This is not a complaint but a 'heads up'. The bed, pillows, bedding, towels, crockery and cutlery were of excellent quality. The furniture and decor too. We had a lovely time staying here and the countryside and views are beautiful.

- Graham, September 2021
Tina August 2021

“Very new, contemporary and very clean facilities at this converted Barn.”

The owners were lovely - helpful and friendly without being intrusive. Particularly enjoyed sitting in our own private rear garden with total privacy. A lot of attention to detail was evident in the presentation of the Barn. Parking good for unloading car etc. Well located for shops etc. about a 15 minute drive away. Cider farm nearby within walking distance that does food as well as Live Music from time to time. Very quiet and peaceful in this area with views over the Somerset levels.

- Tina, August 2021

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Summary

Single storey
One king-size bedroom
Shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC
Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining and sitting area
Oil central heating
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, wine cooler, dishwasher
TV and WiFi
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
One well-behaved dog welcome
Travel cot and highchair provided
Off-road parking for 1 car
One small to mediuim dog welcome, charged at £25 per stay, please keep dogs on a lead at the front of the property
Enclosed courtyard with furniture
No Smoking
Shop 3.1 miles, pub 0.1 miles
Within a 5 minute walk you will find the Bere Cider Farm pub which has recently won awards for it's cider
Note: Note: £40 cash deposit to be given to owners on arrival to secure gate entrance fob, cash will be returned when fob is returned on departure
Please note : This property is not suitable for wheelchair users
Please note: Heating is controlled by the owner for set times 7-11am & 4-11pm at 22 degrees.

The property

Langport 3.9 miles.

Boasting a contemporary flair with a light and airy feel, Olive Tree Cottage is a magnificent barn conversion, perfect for couples eager to break away and enjoy the Somerset countryside.

A private long drive take you to this stunning barn, where you can park right outside the property.

Step into the open-plan living space, a substantial area where you can choose to lounge on the sofa or get acquainted in the kitchen, boasting oak worktops, an integrated microwave, electric cooker, wine cooler, Belfast sink and even a dishwasher, ensuring you have everything you need.

As the night rolls in, whisk yourself off to the bedroom, hosting a sumptuous king-size bed where you can drift off and dream about the adventures to come, along with a built-in wardrobe for storing clothes.

Get ready for the day within the modern shower room, before taking your morning coffee to the enclosed courtyard, a lovely spot to sit back and contemplate where to visit next.

The Women's Rugby World Cup is taking place in August and September 2025, with 7 games being played in nearby Exeter, Olive Tree Cottage makes a great base for any Rugby fans looking to attend

Tree Barns

These superbly presented, high-end barns are set within large grounds within the rural village of Bere Aller near Langport. Separated from the owner’s grounds with screening and benefitting from picturesque Somerset countryside views, these two barns provide sumptuous accommodation for couples looking to getaway from it all. The spacious open-plan living area is the social hub of the property, providing a light and airy space with a modern kitchen, hosting a contemporary array of appliances so you can easily cook up a storm. Spend your evenings relaxing on the sumptuous sofas, throw open the patio doors to simply let the fresh country air wash through the rooms. If you book these cottages together, you can experience the delights of both properties, while enjoying a sparkling glass of wine with the country views as your backdrop. The ancient market town of Langport provides your nearest amenities, home to a post office, library and pharmacy, as well as a range of supermarkets, independent shops and well-established pubs and restaurants, ideal if you fancy a night away from the kitchen. The surrounding area is filled with idyllic scenery; stroll along the River Parette where you will find plenty of pretty spots for a picnic or make your way up to The Hill, which is considered to be the oldest part of Langport, rewarding you with panoramic views of the countryside. Also nearby is the town of Glastonbury, home to the grounds of Glastonbury Abbey, a Grade I listed building which was founded in the 8th century, while there are many other attractions further afield, including the Fleet Air Arm Museum of Yeovilton, the ruins of Mucheleney Abbey and the seaside resort of Burham-on-Sea. Explore all of these wonders for yourself, with a stay at these stunning Somerset cottages.

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About the location

LANGPORT

Street 6 miles; Glastonbury 10 miles; Burnham-on-Sea 15.5 miles; Exmoor 30 miles; Bath 33 miles, Lyme Regis 32 miles

The ancient market town of Langport lies at the heart of the Somerset levels, at the crossing point of the River Parrett, mid-way between the county town of Taunton and Yeovil. Its central location makes it a thriving hub for local villages and an ideal base to explore the surrounding area, as well as the Somerset Levels, one of England’s most unchanged Landscapes. The ancient beauty and diverse wildlife of the area makes it one of the landscapes that have inspired many artists and photographers as well as drawing visitors from all over the world. The surrounding countryside teeming with pretty villages and quiet country lanes with footpaths and cycle trails to explore the picturesque Somerset Levels. Somerset is rich in wildlife and is one of the country’s top areas for birdwatching. It also offers a heritage railway, where visitors can take a trip on longest standard gauge line in the country. This is an excellent touring base for the area, with the stunning town of Glastonbury just over ten miles away, noted for its famous music festival, it also benefits from an array of superb amenities and displays a stunning abbey, Clarkes Shopping Village at Street, Wells Cathedral, Wookey Hole and Cheddar Gorge all within an easy drive. If a day at the beach is what you're after, the seaside town of Burnham-on-Sea is easily reachable and offers a range of amenities as well as its wonderful sandy beach. Avid walkers can make the most of the nearby Mendip Hills AONB and features magnificent walking and cycling country. Travelling slightly further afield; to the south you'll find many places of interest; the beautiful fishing port of West Bay, the Jurassic Coast with Lyme Regis and the artisan town of Bridport with its markets and music venues or the historic cities of Bath and Wells.

Note: £40 cash deposit to be given to owners on arrival to secure gate entrance fob. Cash will be returned when fob is returned on departure
Please note : This property is not suitable for wheelchair users.

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“Beautiful stay in a delightful, comfortable cottage.”