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The West Front at Cathedral View

  • Sleeps up to 2
  • Pets 1
  • Hot Tub
  • Bedrooms: 1

Cathedral View is a modern glamping pod located at Chapterhouse in Wells, Somerset. This single-storey retreat sits on private farmland with sweeping views across the countryside. The West Front at Cathedral View offers guests a secluded escape with wood-fired hot tub with stunning views and an enclosed garden perfect for relaxation.

Wells is England's smallest city, famous for its cobbled streets and Gothic architecture. The location provides easy access to countryside walks across surrounding fields while being just 5 minutes walk to Wells centre. You can explore the market atmosphere and local shops before returning to your peaceful retreat.

The pod sleeps 2 guests in one comfortable double bedroom with garden views. The open-plan living area features a sofa, flat screen Smart TV and Bluetooth speaker. The small kitchen includes an induction hob, microwave oven combination, fridge, toaster and kettle. The bathroom has a walk-in shower with rain-head, heated towel rail and all towels provided.

Visit Wells Cathedral just a short walk away to see this magnificent Gothic structure. Explore The Bishop's Table for dining. The surrounding Somerset countryside offers excellent walking opportunities. Bath makes a perfect day trip being 30 minutes drive away. Glastonbury Tor and Cheddar Gorge are both within easy reach for memorable excursions.

Cathedral View delivers an exceptional glamping experience perfect for couples seeking a peaceful retreat. The enclosed garden for pets makes this ideal for dog owners. The West Front at Cathedral View combines countryside tranquillity with city convenience. Check availability today.

Bookings for this lodge are made at LuxuryCoastal.co.uk

The West Front Features

Lodge Facilities
  • Luxury glamping pod accommodation
  • Wood-fired hot tub with stunning countryside views
  • Wells Cathedral within short walking distance
  • 5 minutes walk to Wells city centre
  • Enclosed garden perfect for pets
  • Private farmland setting with sweeping views
  • Fire pit in private garden
  • BBQ facilities available
  • Private parking space
  • Free Wi-Fi access
  • Pet-friendly accommodation
  • Complimentary welcome pack
  • Flexible payment plans available
  • Key box entry system
Accommodation features
  • One double bedroom with garden views
  • One bathroom with walk-in shower cubicle and rain-head
  • Open-plan living area with sofa and flat screen Smart TV
  • Bluetooth speaker system
  • Small kitchen with countryside views
  • Induction hob and microwave oven combination
  • Fridge (no freezer compartment)
  • Toaster and kettle provided
  • Small range of utensils, cookware and crockery
  • Tea, coffee and sugar starter pack
  • Functional dining table and bar stools
  • Electric radiator heating throughout
  • Bed linen and towels provided
  • Hair dryer available
  • Heated towel rail in bathroom
  • Private garden with seating area
  • Wood-fired hot tub (wood supply included)
  • Fire pit and BBQ grill in garden
  • Private parking for 1 car
  • 1 pet welcome (£40 per week charge)

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Top Days Out Near The West Front at Cathedral View

The best-known attractions within an easy drive of The West Front at Cathedral View, with real driving times.

Hilltop landmark 16 min drive · 7 miles

Glastonbury Tor

Sat nav: BA6 8BG

A famous Somerset hill topped by a medieval tower, with wide views across the Levels and beyond.

  • Dogs welcome
  • 1-2 hours
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Glastonbury Tor is a conical hill rising from the Somerset Levels, topped by the roofless 15th-century tower of St Michael's Church. Excavations at the summit revealed the plans of two earlier churches on the site.

Tip: There is no parking at the Tor itself, so use the nearest fee-paying car park at Draper and Co on Chilkwell Street and walk, and keep your dog on a lead because sheep graze here.

Show caves 18 min drive · 10.3 miles

Cheddar Gorge & Caves

Sat nav: BS27 3QF

Towering limestone cliffs, stalactite-filled caves and the story of Cheddar Man, with climbing and escape rooms too.

  • Families
  • Thrill seekers
  • Dogs welcome
  • Half day
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Cheddar Gorge is a dramatic limestone gorge in the Mendip Hills, with cliffs up to 137 metres deep. A day ticket covers Gough's Cave, Jacob's Ladder and the Museum of Prehistory. Gough's Cave is where Cheddar Man, Britain's oldest complete human skeleton, was found, and its stalactites and stalagmites were shaped by an underground river.

Tip: Arrive before 11am, especially in school holidays and on bank holidays, to find a parking space easily. Booking day tickets online in advance also saves money.

Medieval palace 4 min drive · 0.9 miles

The Bishop's Palace

Sat nav: BA5 2PD

A moated medieval palace beside Wells Cathedral, with a working drawbridge, ruined great hall and spring-fed grounds.

  • Couples
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The Bishop's Palace in Wells stands next to the cathedral and has been the residence of the bishops of Bath and Wells since the early thirteenth century. Its walls, gatehouse and moat were added in the 14th century, and you cross the moat by a bridge to the gatehouse, which has a drawbridge and portcullis.

Tip: Look up in the chapel and great hall areas for the stone bosses carved with oak leaves and the Green Man.

Abbey ruins 13 min drive · 6.2 miles

Glastonbury Abbey

Sat nav: BA6 8BT

Explore the ruins of a once hugely wealthy monastery tied to King Arthur and Avalon legends.

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Glastonbury Abbey is the ruined remains of a monastery in Somerset. The ruins are a grade I listed building and scheduled monument, open as a visitor attraction. The abbey was founded in the early medieval period, enlarged in the 10th century and rebuilt after a fire in 1184. By the 14th century it was one of the richest and most powerful monasteries in England.

Roman museum 39 min drive · 21.1 miles

The Roman Baths

Sat nav: BA1 1LZ

Walk around one of the best preserved Roman sites in the world, built around a natural hot spring.

  • Families
  • Couples
  • Rainy days
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The Roman Baths are well-preserved Roman thermae in the city of Bath. A temple was built on the site in the first decades of Roman Britain, and the bathing complex grew up around the natural hot spring over the following centuries.

Tip: Book tickets in advance on the official website, romanbaths.co.uk, as advance prices are lower and it is the only genuine ticket seller.

Museum ship 40 min drive · 22.8 miles

SS Great Britain

Sat nav: BS1 6TY

Step aboard Brunel's pioneering iron ocean liner, sitting in the Bristol dry dock where she was built.

  • Families
  • Rainy days
  • Couples
  • Half day
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SS Great Britain is a museum ship on Bristol's harbourside, designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel. When launched in 1843 she was the largest passenger ship in the world, and one of the first iron, propeller-driven ocean liners.

Tip: Parking is available at the Maritime Heritage Centre car park next to the site, and you pay at the ticket desks. The Long Ashton Park & Ride is an alternative Monday to Saturday.}

Prehistoric monument 1 hr drive · 44.5 miles

Stonehenge

Sat nav: SP4 7DE

The world-famous stone circle on Salisbury Plain, with an exhibition and reconstructed Neolithic houses alongside.

  • Families
  • Couples
  • 2-3 hours
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Stonehenge is a prehistoric monument on Salisbury Plain in Wiltshire, a World Heritage Site and one of Britain's best-known landmarks. The outer ring of huge sarsen stones, topped with lintels, was raised in the third millennium BC. It sits within a landscape dense with burial mounds and other Neolithic and Bronze Age monuments.

Tip: Pre-book your ticket before you travel.

Show cave 18 min drive · 8.7 miles

Gough's Cave

Sat nav: BS27 3QF

Walk into Cheddar Gorge's famous cave to see rock formations and learn about its Ice Age past.

  • Rainy days
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Gough's Cave sits in Cheddar Gorge on the Mendip Hills. The first 820 metres are open to the public as a show cave, and this stretch holds most of the cave's more spectacular formations. It runs on to Diamond Chamber, the end of the show cave today.

Tip: Combine your visit with the Cheddar Man and the Cannibals Museum in the Gorge, where you can see a replica of the Magdalenian remains.

Drive times are typical times by car with no traffic. Check opening times and book tickets on each attraction's own website before you go.

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Visitor Reviews of The West Front at Cathedral View

19 reviews from guests who stayed at The West Front at Cathedral View

Rachel
Apr 2025

We really enjoyed our recent stay in wells, was such beautiful views from the pod, amazing place to relax and short distances to shops and cathedral, will definitely stay again!

Alistair
Jan 2025

The location, the cabin, the hot tub was everything I hoped it would be. On arrival the cabin was nice and warm and spotlessly clean. A lovely complementary bottle of Prosecco was also left on the side which was a nice touch. The cabin had everything we needed and the information pack answered all our questions. The hot tub was easy to use and plenty of logs were provided. There was plenty of privacy as the other cabins were well spaced apart. Wells centre was only a short walk away so everything was perfect. I only wish I had booked an extra night. Never mind maybe next time.

Duncan
Oct 2024

We arrived on Friday 11th October with our labrador for a 3 night stay to celebrate my birthday. On arrival the wood burning hot tub had very thoughtfully been pre-lit by our friendly host Michael. The view from the pod of surrounding fields with an outstanding view of Wells Cathedral was fabulous. The pod was enclosed by a wooden picket fence which meant our dog was safely confined, however the surrounding fields provided plenty of space for walks and running free. We all had a very enjoyable stay. Thanks go to our host Michael.

Donna
Aug 2024

My husband and I stayed in a pod for the weekend at chapter house as an anniversary gift from our daughters and it didn’t disappoint. The pod was easy to access with a key box just outside the door, the code is text to you a few days before your stay so you don’t have to fuss meeting people for the keys. It was clean and comfortable and had little finishing touches which made it feel homely. It was surprisingly very warm inside even without the heating on. The hot tub was a bonus was so easy to use and was secluded. I’m not a camper at all but glamping i’d happily do again, the pod included a good sized bathroom with toilet sink and shower, a microwave and hob, a kettle and toaster and a bbq in the lovely fenced off garden space complete with table and chairs. It was so peaceful and just a short walk to wells town. Would definitely recommend.

Helena
Jun 2024

Fantastic location. Lots if nearby walks. Town very dog friendly. Pod cosy and comfortable wirh all amenities provided. Enclosed outside area perfect for relaxing with my dog. Will definitely go back again. Highly recommended.

Joanne
Feb 2024

Had a wonderful time staying at the chapterhouse. Had everything we needed. Hot tub was brilliant even on a drizzly day. Just a short walk across the field and you’re in town. The owner of the farm Michael was great, couldn’t do enough for us. Would love to come back soon. Thank you!

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