Wells Shepards Hut

Honeycrisp's contemporary design creates a really gorgeous space for relaxing breaks away with a loved one, and features an outside deck with wood-fired hot tub, as well as furniture and a firepit / barbecue for fresh air dining. A sprawling lawn to the front of the pods rolls down towards the River Axe, so if you like to start the morning with a dip in the hot tub you'll be hard pressed to find a more idyllic setting for it. Inside, there's plenty of space to get comfy in, with a lounge area and TV, dining nook, thoughtfully-equipped kitchenette, shower room and bedroom.

Just a 10 minute walk away, the Pheasant Pub (a favourite in the area) is a terrific place to while an afternoon or two away with good food and drink, or for those who don't mind a short drive, The Ring O'Bells and The Burcott are also close by. A wealth of nature-infused attractions such as Wookey Caves (about 8 minutes' drive), Cheddar Gorge, and Kilver Court and Gardens (both about 20 minutes) lie within easy reach, while Wells with its cathedral, shopping, restaurants and heritage sites, is the perfect day out. There are also several good beaches in the area including Burnham-on-Sea (with Britain's shortest pier) which is about 30 minutes' drive away, and the pebbly Kilve which is a little over an hour's drive.

All guests will be provided with a Welcome Hamper, filled with little luxuries to help you settle in. Enjoy a prosecco or a beer on arrival, along with tea, coffee, long life milk, sugar, biscuits and chocolates for a relaxing start to your break.

Make your arrival extra special with our Hot Tub Package. For £26 the wood fired hot tub will be lit and warming beautifully ahead of your arrival so you can slip straight into relaxation the moment you step through the door. Simply add the Hot Tub Package as a bookable extra when confirming your stay.
If you expect to arrive after 4pm, please contact your local host so we can ensure the tub is perfectly timed and ready for you.

Exciting news: from July 2026 guests can enjoy exclusive on-site carp fishing with fish over 30 lbs. Pricing and dates to follow.

Honeycrisp: This lodge is positioned second from the end of the row (between Bramley and Kingston Black)

Living
A sumptuous sofa for lounging on, and a flat screen Smart TV
Double doors open outside to the deck, with views down the garden and over the Lower River Axe

Kitchen
Small but beautifully equipped kitchen with fridge (with ice box) and sink. There is a combined microwave and oven, toaster, kettle and small range of utensils, cookware and crockery

Dining Area
A table and chairs in the lounge area

Bedroom
The comfortable double bed with reading light and window partition so guests can enjoy a morning lie-in with views down towards the river

Bathroom
The bathroom has a walk-in shower cubicle with electric shower, hand basin, heated towel rail, and flushing toilet

Outside
Decked area to the front of the pod with a table and chairs and views over the communal grass area, apple trees and the river.
A firepit with grill attachment is provided, doubling as a BBQ
The wood-fired hot tub sits on the decking. Please note that while the hot tub is not visible from the decking of other pods, it may be seen by guests walking through the grounds
Guests are welcome to wander through the owners' gardens, home to two friendly resident pigs, Polly and Sally, along with a lively troop of hens

*Three bags of logs, firelighters and matches provided. Further logs can also be purchased on site

Parking
This pod has its own parking space. One EV charging point is available to share between all guests at the site