Gothic Church

Gothic Church: Somerset

There’s no better way to embrace the ethereal Somerset countryside around Glastonbury than staying in a converted church. In the evening, the stained-glass windows of this gothic church still glow against the landscape, as a roaring wood-burning stove warms up the open living space inside. 30-foot, knaved ceilings inside let the chatter of good times rise to the Gods and there’s a banquet-sized dining table for the whole group on the mezzanine level. Admire the rose stained-glass windows as you sup.

The kitchen is tucked away and has everything you need for self-catering One of our favourite spots is the sunroom, set with tables and chairs for an idyllic afternoon tea. Either that or the hand-painted claw-foot tub in the main bathroom – ideal for a soak after hiking up Glastonbury Tor. Or, soak the day away in the outdoor hot tub.

This church is tucked into the hamlet of East Horrington, a ten-minute drive from the Cathedral town of Wells where you’ll find shops, cafés and plenty of places to eat. It’s a twenty-minute drive to Glastonbury and the countryside in between is full of walking and cycling trails to explore.

Home truths:
*A former church, this place sits in a graveyard so may not be for those who are superstitious
*There is free parking on premises and a car is recommended to reach the nearest supermarket
*At capacity there will be a few sharing the same room with three single beds in one room and a double and single in another
*Use of the hot tub is prohibited after 10pm and noise restrictions are in place after 11pm
*Up to two dogs are welcome to join you as long as they keep off the furniture
*Barbecues and fireworks are not permitted
*Across various mezzanine and levels, children should be supervised