
This 1-bedroom hot tub lodge is a luxury retreat on New Oaks Farm Lodges, a working livestock farm in Keinton Mandeville near Somerton in Somerset. One of only six lodges on the farm, it sits among open Somerset farmland with wide countryside views and a private outdoor hot tub positioned to overlook the fields. It's a genuinely peaceful spot.
The farm setting makes this different. You can join guided animal feeding sessions on selected afternoons at no extra cost and buy locally made Cheddar cheese and farm produce on site. Two traditional Somerset pubs, The Quarry Inn and Cross Keys Inn, are within half a mile.
This 1-bedroom hot tub lodge is a luxury retreat on New Oaks Farm Lodges, a working livestock farm in Keinton Mandeville near Somerton in Somerset. One of only six lodges on the farm, it sits among open Somerset farmland with wide countryside views and a private outdoor hot tub positioned to overlook the fields. It's a genuinely peaceful spot.
The farm setting makes this different. You can join guided animal feeding sessions on selected afternoons at no extra cost and buy locally made Cheddar cheese and farm produce on site. Two traditional Somerset pubs, The Quarry Inn and Cross Keys Inn, are within half a mile. A village shop is equally close.
The lodge sleeps two guests in one king-size bedroom with a roll-top slipper bath positioned within the room itself and direct access to the hot tub area. The en-suite shower room has a walk-in shower and double sinks. The open-plan living space combines a lounge, dining area and well-equipped kitchen with electric oven, gas hob, dishwasher and washing machine.
Wells Cathedral is 15 miles away. Wookey Hole Caves is 17 miles away. Haynes Motor Museum and Fleet Air Arm Museum are both within easy driving distance. Clarks Village shopping outlet is also nearby.
The lodge suits couples wanting a proper rural break with real character. The farm experiences, hot tub and stylish interior make it stand out.
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West Lydford, Somerset14°C
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Updated: 9 Oct 2026, 2:52am
Crickledown is located in one of England's darkest sky areas, making it exceptional for stargazing from the hot tub.
The Bortle scale measures night sky darkness from 1 (darkest) to 9 (brightest urban):
The Milky Way is visible overhead, though light domes may be visible on the horizon towards larger towns.
The Milky Way is visible on clear, moonless nights.
52m
(171 feet above sea level)
Crickledown sits in a peaceful Somerset setting, perfect for a relaxing hot tub getaway.
Latitude: 51.0773940° N | Longitude: 2.635148° W
Today's sun times for West Lydford (Friday, 9 October 2026):
6:22am
Sunrise
4:33pm
Golden Hour
5:33pm
Sunset
This month in West Lydford, you have approximately 11.18 hours of daylight. The shortening days create the perfect excuse for earlier hot tub sessions.
Everything you need to know before you arrive at Crickledown.
Signal Strength
Good
Mobile signal is generally good in this area across most networks.
Discover why our guests keep coming back to this lodge
Soak in the private outdoor hot tub with direct bedroom access and open Somerset farmland views all around you.
The king-size bedroom features a freestanding roll-top slipper bath a genuinely romantic touch inside the lodge.
Join guided animal feeding sessions on the working livestock farm on selected afternoons at no extra cost.
Pick up locally made Cheddar cheese and fresh farm produce without leaving the site. It doesn't get more local than this.
With just six lodges at New Oaks Farm the site stays quiet and private no crowds and no noise.
The Quarry Inn and Cross Keys Inn are both within 0.5 miles proper Somerset pubs within easy walking distance.
Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat
This stay is located at New Oaks Farm Lodges in Keinton Mandeville near Somerton in Somerset. Use postcode TA11 7BT to navigate directly to the site. Private onsite parking is available for two cars on arrival.
The nearest railway station is Castle Cary, approximately 5 miles from the lodge. From there a taxi will take you directly to the farm in around 10 minutes.
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Located 0.5 miles from your accommodation.
Postcode: TA11 7BT
Located 0.5 miles from your accommodation.
Postcode: TA11 7BT
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Postcode: TA11 6NB
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