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• UPDATE • Heron View Lodge now available for Self Catering holidays • BOOK NOW •

Tracey Mead on
01749 880022
or 07974 652637 alternatively email


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The farmhouse is situated at
Knapps Farm, Beacon, Doulting
Nr Shepton Mallet, Somerset
BA4 4LA

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"Walking the Mendip Way from Weston super Mare to Frome, we were delighted to find this lovely B &B and to be the first guests, good food, and just a short walk from the Wagon pub - what could be better"
Christine Johnson
"The Mendips were a delight, as were our hosts Tracey & Andy. We'll return!"
Mr & Mrs Jones, Devon
"1st class B&B, very welcoming, beautiful setting. Big thanks."
Virginia Rolston,

Henley-on-Thames

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To the North...

The historic city of Bristol (25 miles) has plenty to do and see - shopping at Cabot Circus, the Clifton Suspension Bridge, parkland, the harbourside and excellent dining and nightlife. Stoke St Michael is the closest village (2 miles), which has a village shop and a Pub.

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East...

Situated only 16 miles north east is the city of Bath - it's World Heritage Site status makes it one of the most wonderful places to visit locally. Other must visits include Longleat Safari Park (15 miles) and of course Stonehenge (35 miles).

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South...

The Waggon and Horses Pub is just 5 mins walk and serves home cooked food. Shepton Mallet is the closest town (3 miles) and further south is Yeovil (22 miles). If you fancy a day on the beach then Weymouth, Dorset is just 1.5 hrs drive.

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and West...

Wells Cathedral (5 miles) and the enchanting Glastonbury Tor (13 miles) are worth a visit plus Wookey Hole and Cheddar are both nearby (10-15 miles). For festival/show goers: we're very close to the Bath & West Showground and Pilton.

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West Country

Somerset and the Mendips - a very special place to visit … excellent walking, mountain biking, horse riding, potholing, cider, arts and crafts, festivals, country pubs and historic cities plus good access to Bath, Bristol and Exeter or a day trip to the Devon/Dorset coast.

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Breakfast

Choices, choices… Hot Tea or Coffee, Fruit Juice, Croissants and Fruit with a selection of Cerals, plus a Full English Breakfast if you've an active day ahead - all served up in a tastefully redecorated farmhouse dining room with its solid flag stone floors, oak table and chairs.

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Free WiFi

Stay connected… for the duration of the stay keep up to date with news and email or check out local attractions from the comfort of your room, before travelling. There's also a flat screen Freeview TV in each room.

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Knapps Farm, Beacon, Doulting Nr Shepton Mallet, Somerset BA4 4LA or call Tracey on 01749 880022 or mobile 07974 652637, or by email.

A warm welcome to Knapps Farm, Somerset

Farmhouse, B&B and New Self Catering Lodges

Some history


We purchased Knapps Farm B&B in the spring of 2007. We have since made numerous improvements to the farmhouse and grounds. Improvements include; 2008 the kitchen was completely renewed with hand made solid oak units by a local craftsman; 2008 decided to rear 3 Alpacas, which after a few years of breeding the herd has now increased to 21; 2009 we had the small pond extended to an acre fishing lake stocked with Carp; 2010 we added a large glass roofed conservatory which makes an ideal place to sit and relax, especially for star-gazing. 2011 Knapps Farm Campanile was constructed which was 8 Bells, 10lb Mini Ring and has now been augmented to a 12 bell, 16lb Mini Ring. We are situated in a very picturesque area with outstanding views to Bath and we can even see the White Horse at Westbury. In 2012 applied for planning permission for four log cabins for self catering purposes and in June 2013 our first lodge was completed. 'Lake View Lodge' proved to be a very popular addition. So much so that during 2015 we added an additional 2 bedroom lodge built in the same timber styling. 'Heron View Lodge' is now available for rent.

New addition for 2015 - Heron View lodge is now available


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As of June 2013 we have completed our first lodge and this is called Lake View Lodge. The lodge is a timber log building which was transported from Transylvania and erected on site. It has three bedrooms which sleeps six, two rooms with king size beds (one with en-suite shower, wc and sink), and a twin, a separate bathroom, living room/dining room and kitchen. There is a large veranda, with fenced garden, that has fantastic views over our acre fishing lake (see information below) and views towards Bath. In 2015 we added 'Heron View Lodge' – a spacious 2 bedrooms self catering lodge with the same features as Lake View Lodge including the stunning views.

Accommodation at Knapps Farm, Doulting, Somerset:
Two B&B rooms or two self catered lodges


We can offer self catering in Lake View Lodge or Heron View Lodge. Within the farmhouse we can offer two rooms. The first room (Wool Down) is a double with shower en-suite and views over the Alpacas. The second room (Lake View) can either be a twin or a super-king with bath en-suite and views over the lake. Both rooms have been tastefully decorated and furnished with free view TV, free Wi-Fi, complementary tray, fruit and bottled water. Fishing is charged on a daily rate and agreed by owners permission, guests wishing to fish must hold their own rod license, and equipment.


NEW Heron View lodge


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Heron View Lodge is new for 2015 and is a stylish, self catering, detached timber lodge, peacefully located in the grounds of Knapps Farm. For more information and to book please click here.

• Views of the Mendips and Lake to the North
• Accommodation (non-smoking) is all on the ground floor
• King size bedroom with wardrobe and under bed storage
• Twin room with wardrobe and under bed storage
• Fuel, power, bed linen and towels included in rent
• Bathroom with shower, basin and WC
• Kitchen with oven, hob and fridge/freezer
• Sitting room with dining area.
• Freeview TV with DVD and free WiFi
• Parking with decking and furniture inc BBQ (sorry no pets)
• Seasonal rates (available Winter/Off Season, Last Minute and Christmas breaks) from £335 per week (self catered)
• More information or check availability


Lake View lodge


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Lake View Lodge is a stylish, self catering, detached timber lodge, peacefully located in the grounds of Knapps Farm. For more information and to book please click here.

• Views of the Mendips and Lake to the North
• Accommodation (non-smoking) is all on the ground floor
• Two king-size double bedrooms (one with en-suite shower, basin and WC) additional twin room
• Fuel, power, bed linen and towels included in rent
• Bathroom with bath, basin and WC
• Kitchen with oven, hob, fridge/freezer + highchair
• Sitting room with dining area.
• Freeview TV with DVD and free WiFi
• Parking, enclosed lawned garden with decking and furniture inc BBQ (sorry no pets)
• Seasonal rates (available Winter/Off Season, Last Minute and Christmas breaks) from £428 per week (self catered)
• More information or check availability


The B&B rooms; Wool Down & Lake View


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Wool Down Room has a double bed with shower en-suite and views over the Alpacas. For more information and to book please click here.

• Views of the Mendips and Alpaca pasture to the South
• En suite bathroom with Shower - towels provided
• Double bed with wardrobe and storage
• Complementary tray, fruit, bottled water
• Freeview TV and free WiFi
• Use of the Conservatory and grounds (not fishing)
• Full English Breakfast using local produce
• £60 single occupant rate per night, including breakfast
• £80 double occupant rate per night, including breakfast
• Check availability


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Lake View Room can either be a twin or super king with bath en-suite and views over the lake. For more information and to book please click here.


• Views of the Mendips and Lake to the North

• En suite bathroom - towels provided

• Twin or Super King with wardrobe and storage

• Complementary tray, fruit, bottled water
• Freeview TV and free WiFi
• Use of the Conservatory and grounds (not fishing)
• Full English Breakfast using local produce
• £65 single occupant rate per night, including breakfast
• £85 superking/twin rate per night, including breakfast
• Check availability


Location

We are situated in an ideal place for those wishing to visit the numerous attractions around Somerset and the Mendip Hills (Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty). We have the Royal Bath and West Showground just 10 minutes drive away, or Chedder Caves, Wookey Hole, Longleat, Wells Cathedral and the historic City of Bath plus many more that are just a short drive away. We also have many walking areas for those who like to explore the outside. There is a footpath and bridleway just minutes’ walk away from our farm. Walk across some of the fields and you may see the deer grazing in the grass, see as far as the White Horse at Westbury plus there are many excellent Mountain Biking routes and Potholing caves available for the more adventurous. For nature lovers you’re welcome to help feed our Alpacas, fish or ducks on the farm plus we have many visits from Canadian Geese who stop off at the farm to feed and water - we’ve had over 140 land at one time!