The Cider Shed

It’s our 3rd year we’ve stayed there and it won’t be the last!

!! It ticks all the boxes for us, the accommodation, the location and the locals are also very welcoming!!! 5 stars ⭐️

We loved our stay at the Cider Barn.

It is exceptionally clean and well appointed. The beds were very comfortable. Darren and Heather were excellent hosts, making sure we had everything we needed, without being intrusive. We enjoyed our cider tasting and enjoyed some really nice cider. All in all we would recommend the Cider Barn without reservation.

A tremendous apartment with lovely countryside views all round.

Centrally located for coast or country with easy access to the towns and cities of north Somerset and Gloucestershire. The apartment was scrupulously clean and the owners could not have been more helpful and kind. Definitely in line for a return visit.

Lovely accommodation, very comfy & well equipped.

Delighted with the welcome pack of goodies, such a treat. Easy parking, friendly hosts, great location for easy access to the area.

The Cider Shed was a great place to stay.

We had a lovely welcome pack and the owners could not have been more helpful with any questions we had. The accommodation was perfect - clean, comfortable, and with all the right kitchen items for cooking and eating. Nice outlook from the patio windows in the sitting room/kitchen and also from the bedroom windows. Beds all very comfortable and the shower was lovely! Towels provided too. We'd be very happy to book again!

The Cider Shed is a lovely apartment; spacious, comfortable (great sofas and bed), well equipped, warm, helpful and friendly owners, all this AND a great location!

A beautiful, super-clean home from home.

Lovely views from the balcony across rolling fields. Comfortable beds and sofas. The complimentary bread, butter, biscuits, cheese and milk was very handy as we had a quiet morning during an extended rainy storm and were able to have a sandwich before venturing out in the afternoon. We will definitely be returning!

A super place to stay and enjoy the area , Cheddar , WSM , Bristol and Wells all in close proximity .

Secure on-site parking , very well equipped kitchen , cosy lounge and bedrooms with plenty of storage , a balcony with countryside views (that sadly couldnt be used because of the weather ) , all factors that make this a unique property . Great to meet our hosts as well !

Heather and Darren were very welcoming and we thoroughly enjoyed the accomodation and location.

Loved every minute!

The Cider Shed is ideally situated for visits to Wells, Cheddar, Tyntesfield and many other places of interest.

For those who enjoy cycling there are businesses in the area that hire out bikes. We were warmly welcomed by Heather on our arrival who was only too pleased to help in whatever way she could. The accommodation is immaculate and well-equipped. We found it cosy, comfortable and peaceful with splendid views from the living area and bedrooms. We would highly recommend Darren and Heather's Cider Shed to anyone wanting to holiday in this area of Somerset!

We really enjoyed our stay, the Cider Shed was perfect for us, very comfortable and quiet.

We enjoyed sitting on the balcony in the evening. Ideal location for visiting Wells,Bristol and Weston Super Mare.

We loved The Cider Shed at Shipham.

We have self catered now for some years and this first floor apartment was certainly one of the best we have experienced. One really could not fault it at all. We thoroughly enjoyed every minute and would not hesitate in returning if in the area in future. Thank you. Janet Fitz-Gerald and Chrina Jarvis

Great property.

Well looked after. Owners were friendly. We were all impressed at the cleanliness and facilities available. Parking and finding the place was easy. It was well placed for lots of activities. We would like to come back I forgot to ask about what to do with the bins before we left

Lovely location and the views are so nice and the host were so welcoming definitely be returning and recommending to friends

We have had a wonderful time staying at the cider shed.

Lovely welcome started with milk,cheese,butter and bread to greet us. Stunning views from almost all rooms. Comfortable outdoor seating and table on balcony overlooking garden and fields. Friendly helpful and generous owners one of the best holiday properties we have stayed in. Area is great for walking and the Star pub served us some great food drink and the staff very helpful. Cheader gorge and winscombe very near and nice to visit. Wells cathedral and city a good day out. Some attractions expensive caves museum and Jacobs ladder cost £24.95 per person. Wells cathedral £15 per person ( free unlimited return for 1 year) but we feel attraction charging could be better. But The cider house is great and we would definitely recommend for a good holiday. Hopefully we will be able to get back and visit again and enjoy another holiday at the cider shed.

We loved staying at Cider Shed.

Upon arrival there was a beautiful bouquet of bluebells waiting for us as well as some nice local goodies. Such a lovely gesture! The flat is very comfortable and has everything you need on holiday. It is kept in perfect condition and the hosts really care about their visitors. Heather and Graham are helpful and lovely. They were very kind to allow my son to get to their farm, which was one of his best memories from the trip. We would love to come back in the future.

We had such a lovely stay at The Cider Shed.

The flat was cosy, comfortable and very well equipped. The views were beautiful and very soothing. I would definitely recommend staying here and would come back again to explore more of Somerset.

Very impressed with the cleanliness of this property.

Very comfortable and had everything we needed for our stay. Nice welcome from Heather and the goodies were a nice touch as was their own cider which went down well after a long walk. Would thoroughly recommend as a great place to explore surrounding areas.

Fantastic hospitality incredibly welcoming family.

Loved every second of our stay.

We had a great stay at The Cider Shed.

With large patio doors and an expansive view, it gave the place a really spacious feel. Everything was well looked after and we felt very comfortable, a real home away from home. The hosts were friendly and helpful, and really seemed to care about our time there. It's a great base for exploring the Mendip area, just down the road from Cheddar Gorge, and not too far from Glastonbury, Wells and the coast. We'd have no hesitation in returning. Thank you Heather and Darren!

A large comfortable flat in a peaceful location.

Very clean and well furnished. Plenty to see and do in the surrounding area.

We've had a wonderful stay.

The hosts were very helpful and advised on local walks, places to visit and events to attend. The house itself had everything one would need for a comfortable stay. It was immaculate and spacious with lovely views across fields. The Star Inn was within walking distance, and the coast, Wookey Hole, City of Wells, Cheddar Gorge were all within a 25 minute drive. As such this place was perfectly placed. The perfect country getaway for us city folk. We'd love to come back.

It was exceptional.

One of the best we have visited over many years. Lovely owners.

Wonderful property in a perfect location with lovely views and welcoming hosts.

We couldn't have asked for more, everything provided within the property, and more. Welcome pack including a bottle of delicious cider along with butter, cheese, milk, bread and biscuits. Well situated for visiting surrounding areas, including Cheddar, Wells, Weston super Mare, Glastonbury etc. We will definitely return as already missing eating breakfast on the balcony!

We had a wonderful stay.

The property is spacious and homely, well located and has beautiful views. Our hosts were friendly, welcoming and happy to recommend local places to visit. I'd highly recommend this property as we couldn't have been happier.

We really enjoyed our stay at the cider shed, it was a great base for our exploration of North Somerset.

The flat was spotlessly clean, comfortable and well equipped. We were very lucky to have great weather and so made good use of the peaceful sunny balcony.

Fabulous week at The Cider Shed.

The owners live in the flat downstairs and couldn't be more welcoming and helpful. Flat was clean, spacious, well quipped and the goodies left for arrival were delicious (we even bought some of the cider to bring home!) Loads to do in the area, we would love to come back and would stay here again.

Darren and Heather were perfect hosts.

Welcoming, informative, efficient and generous. The property was well kept, had everything we needed and we like the balcony feature especially.

Very clean, well fitted and comfortable accommodation in an excellent location for visiting the area.

We had a really lovely, relaxed stay. A wonderful welcome pack to enjoy too! Many thanks

Just what we needed at this present time to deal with our loss.

We can't fault The Cider Shed. An absolute credit to the owners. Very clean, quiet, warm and comfortable property (It's a TARDIS),with the added extras of flowers, bread, milk, butter, cheese, eggs and their yummy Wilcox Cider. We would love to know where we can purchase the cider? A perfect base to explore the surrounding area and beyond. The Star is just a 10 minute walk and well worth a visit, but sadly they are not open on Monday & Tuesday. You will not go wrong in choosing the Cider shed. Again, many thanks to the owners

Fantastic stay in a beautiful place.

Can’t wait to go back!

A perfect home from home with perfect hosts.

Heather and Darren were very friendly and helpful, suggesting food at The Star, which was excellent, and also suggesting wearing hi-viz jackets for the short walk. There are lots of walks from the property and also many places to visit, including Tyntesfield (NT) and Clevedon. The welcome pack of food was lovely and the cider was first class. This may have been our first visit but it definitely won’t be our last.

One of the best we have stayed in and and very friendly and helpful owners.

What a fantastic experience!

We were made to feel welcome from the moment we arrived and we have nothing but praise for Heather and Darren and their wonderful property. The sense of space and light drew us in, and together with the goodies in the fridge relaxed us immediately. The Cider Shed was immaculately clean, with furnishings of a high standard and a "handbook" which gave us an insight into the history of the property and the family's story too - best we have seen. Finally, the owners' recommendations for local businesses were exactly what we were looking for and we left wanting to return.

Heather and Darren were excellent hosts!

They were very friendly, helpful and welcoming! Their place is charming, relaxing, clean, comfortable and it has everything you would need for your holiday. The view from the cottage is magnificent. They were always so helpful and would go out of their way to help us with anything we needed. We enjoyed being able to buy fresh eggs and cider from their farm. Their farm is a wonderful place to see, you can tell they gave a lot of care and attention to it. They are just wonderful people, I can see why they are so popular in the local village. We'll swing by to say hello for sure if we are in the area again. Thank you again for everything!

I have chosen the Cider Shed because of its location and the photos on Sykes website were very attractive.

I needed some quality, quiet family time for 2 weeks (I had my teenage son visiting us from abroad on school holidays), and this seemed to be the perfect place to be! The flat is on the top floor of a former Cider Shed and the access to it is through some rather challenging external stairs. the place looked incredibly clean and had a very pleasant, perfumed smell all around. Lots of natural light came through which was great. The kitchen was very well equipped and modern. The lounge had a very charming balcony facing the sun, where you can enjoy an nice cuppa or a drink at the end of the day. The bedrooms were very comfortable and of good size, with nice quality furniture. The beds were very comfortable and had new, clean pillows. Bathroom was spacious, with both bathtub and separate shower unit. Ample and safe parking on the premises. In all, it has been the best two weeks we have had with the kids for a long time. We will definitely be back!

This is a wonderful apartment: in our view should be 5 ticks!

The apartment is spotless, spacious and very well-appointed. Appreciated the welcoming groceries and wine! Wonderful to have the great big windows in the lounge looking out over the fields, looking at the sheep and chickens, and so quiet at night. The location could not be better for exploring Somerset: we went to Bath, Wells, Bristol, Clevedon (Grade 1 pier), Portishead (great marina), Cheddar Gorge, as well as lovely country walks around the Bladon and Chew valley lakes and Cheddar reservoir. Star Inn nearby is nice, The Swan at Rowberrow lovely country pub, great Sunday lunch. The Cider Shed owners are so hospitable and helpful, running up and down the stairs for us printing documents as we were in the middle of exchanging on a house! We very much hope to return before too long!

Had a great few days in the lovely cider shed.

fantastic views, host's were so nice. Comfy cosy home from home feel. Hopefully we will get to go back.

Very friendly, quiet owners who made us feel at home but not intrusive.

Lovey outlook in the sitting room. Love to go again as lots to explore locally. Thank you.

Accomodation was more spacious than it appeared in the photo's, Hosts were welcoming and helpful, recommending places to visit to eat and to walk.

The balcony was a lovely place to sit in the sun for breakfast and in the evenings.