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!
The West Front at Cathedral View
- Sleeps up to 2
- Pets 1
- Hot Tub
- Bedrooms: 1
About The West Front at Cathedral View
Cathedral View is a stunning glamping pod located at Chapterhouse in Wells, Somerset. This single-storey retreat sits on private farmland with sweeping views of Wells Cathedral and offers guests a secluded rural escape. The West Front at Cathedral View provides the perfect base for exploring England's smallest city while enjoying modern glamping comfort with a wood-fired hot tub overlooking the countryside.
Wells is England's smallest city, famous for its cobbled streets and Gothic architecture. The location offers peaceful days surrounded by farmland yet you're just 5 minutes' walk from Wells city centre. The pod features an enclosed garden perfect for dogs with wooden picket fencing, plus a fire pit and BBQ area for evening entertainment.
The glamping pod sleeps 2 guests in one comfortable double bedroom with garden views. Inside you'll find an open-plan living area with Smart TV, Bluetooth speaker and a well-equipped kitchen with induction hob, microwave combination oven, fridge and all essentials. The bathroom includes a walk-in shower with rain-head, heated towel rail and all towels provided.
Wells Cathedral is just a short walk away, along with the city's shops, restaurants and The Bishop's Table. The surrounding Somerset countryside offers excellent walking opportunities, while Bath (20 miles) and Glastonbury (6 miles) make perfect day trips. Cheddar Gorge lies 15 miles away for dramatic limestone scenery.
Cathedral View delivers an unforgettable glamping experience perfect for couples and dog owners. Guests love the private hot tub, cathedral views and peaceful rural setting. The West Front at Cathedral View offers the ideal blend of countryside tranquillity and city convenience. Check availability today!
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Need to Know
- Luxury glamping pod
- Private wood-fired hot tub with stunning views
- Wells Cathedral views from pod
- 5-minute walk to Wells city centre
- Enclosed garden perfect for dogs
- Private farmland setting
- Open-plan living area
- Smart TV and Bluetooth speaker
- Well-equipped kitchen
- Walk-in shower with rain-head
- Fire pit and BBQ area
- Private parking
- Wi-Fi access
- Welcome pack with prosecco
- One double bedroom with garden views
- One bathroom with walk-in shower, rain-head, basin and WC
- Open-plan living area with sofa and Smart TV
- Kitchen with induction hob, microwave combination oven, fridge, toaster, kettle
- Dining area with table and bar stools
- Electric radiator heating throughout
- Bluetooth speaker system
- Small range of utensils, cookware and crockery
- Tea, coffee and sugar starter pack
- Bed linen and towels provided
- Hair dryer provided
- Heated towel rail in bathroom
- Private parking space next to pod
- Enclosed garden with wooden picket fence
- Fire pit and BBQ facilities
- Wood-fired hot tub with countryside views
- Wood supply provided for hot tub
- Welcome pack including prosecco
- 1 well-behaved dog welcome (£40 per week)
- Non-smoking property
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The West Front at Cathedral View Reviews
19 reviews from guests who stayed at The West Front at Cathedral View
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
Our stay at chapter house was brilliant, with a view of the cathedral. Upon arrival everything was clean and essentials was provided for us which was great. The bed was sooo comfy with a nice shower and the hot tub was lush. Chapter house is located a 5 min walk into wells. Was just a perfect stay just after Christmas, thank you for having us and we would deffo come back.
Excellent accommodation, perfect location with easy access to everything. Little touches were amazing, from the prosecco, hot chocolate and biscuits to the Christmas decorations. Will definitely return.
We had a wonderful stay at Chapterhouse, the location was ideal. Just a short walk into Wells, as well as some lovely walks around the local area. Michael was a great host and was quick to reply to any questions we had during our stay.
The view was brilliant hot tub was great, location 5 minutes walk to town and well’s cathedral. Would highly recommend for comfort and value.
The pod was clean tidy and had sufficient space for two adults and a large dog. The views of the Cathedral from the enclosed garden were stunning. The welcome pack was a nice addition. The hot tub was easy to use. Will be returning.
Booked for a week getaway with my partner and dog, absolutely fab. Great place, perfect walks into Wells and around for the dog. Lovely host. Soon to be 3 pods next to each other, but the spacing between each maintains a good amount of privacy. The hampers we’re great and gave us some lovely surprises on arrival too. Would recommend + will be booking again.
A perfect weekend getaway for my partner and I. Ideal for our small sausage dog. The cabin was amazing - clean, modern, comfy! And the amenities (hot tub, fire pit, WiFi etc) were all in working order and made the stay incredible. We soaked in the hot tub under the stars for a once-in-a-lifetime evening. Thank you!
Had a lovely stay, chapterhouse was clean and comfortable. Michael was very welcoming, would definitely recommend.
LOVELY RELAXING BREAK, FAB VIEW QUITE LOCATION YET 10MINS WALK TO CENTRE OF WELLS, GREAT FOR DOGS WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND AND WILL DEFINITELY RE-VISIT.
The Cathedral View eco pod was a lovely place to stay. The location was superb, it felt very private with a great view - but was also less than 10 minutes easy walk to the amenities in Wells. The wood fired hot tub was actually very easy to use, and it was great to have such a plentiful supply of wood. The pod itself was cosy, comfortable and well-kitted out, better than many much larger holiday cottages. When the sun was out we relaxed on the deck, and when it rained we could relax inside and listen to the rain. A great getaway.
Chapter House Cathedral View was really lovely absolutely beautiful setting view of Wells Cathedral fenced in so safe for dogs, very private got everything you need for a relaxing stay and lovely hot tub. Small bottle of milk in the fridge on arrival and 2 small bottles of prosecco lovely little touch.
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at chapter house in December. The lodge was clean, comfortable & provided us with everything we needed for our stay. A 5 minute walk took yell us into Wells town centre which was really lovely. Would definitely recommend & would definitely stay here again. Thank you!
The place was even better than it looked in the pictures. Perfect for the two of us with the dog. Really close to the centre and you still felt you were in the middle of the countryside, best of both worlds. Would highly recommend.
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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.
Glastonbury Tor
Sat nav: BA6 8BG
A famous Somerset hill topped by a medieval tower, with wide views across the Levels and beyond.
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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.}
Stonehenge
Sat nav: SP4 7DE
The world-famous stone circle on Salisbury Plain, with an exhibition and reconstructed Neolithic houses alongside.
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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.
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.
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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.
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