
The Cottage is a single-storey barn conversion at Midknowle Farm in South Barrow, Somerset. Set in a peaceful country location on the outskirts of the village, it sleeps four guests and holds a 4. 8 out of 5 guest rating. It has won Customers' Choice awards in 2021, 2022, 2024 and 2025. Your own private hot tub comes with the property along with an enclosed lawned garden with patio and furniture.
South Barrow sits in the Somerset countryside with easy access to some of England's best-known landmarks. The Haynes Motor Museum and Fleet Air Arm Museum at Yeovilton are practically on the doorstep. Glastonbury Tor, Wells and Cheddar Gorge are all within easy reach.
The Cottage is a single-storey barn conversion at Midknowle Farm in South Barrow, Somerset. Set in a peaceful country location on the outskirts of the village, it sleeps four guests and holds a 4.8 out of 5 guest rating. It has won Customers' Choice awards in 2021, 2022, 2024 and 2025. Your own private hot tub comes with the property along with an enclosed lawned garden with patio and furniture.
South Barrow sits in the Somerset countryside with easy access to some of England's best-known landmarks. The Haynes Motor Museum and Fleet Air Arm Museum at Yeovilton are practically on the doorstep. Glastonbury Tor, Wells and Cheddar Gorge are all within easy reach. Ten acres of the owner's fields are available for walking directly from the property.
The Cottage is all on one level with full wheelchair access. It has two bedrooms a kingsize (5ft) and a twin with two singles plus one bathroom with bath, cubicle shower and underfloor heating. The living and dining area has a woodburner and Smart TV with patio doors opening to the garden.
Nearby attractions include Haynes Motor Museum (2 miles, 5 mins), Fleet Air Arm Museum Yeovilton (3 miles, 7 mins), Montacute House (8 miles, 15 mins) and Glastonbury Tor (14 miles, 25 mins).
The Cottage suits couples and small families who want genuine countryside peace with great days out close by. Pets stay free up to two welcome. Book The Cottage alongside The Barn and The Snug to accommodate up to ten guests.
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Yeovil, Somerset12°C
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Updated: 1 Sep 2026, 2:51am
Anchors Away 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.
37m
(121 feet above sea level)
Anchors Away sits in a peaceful Somerset setting, perfect for a relaxing hot tub getaway.
Latitude: 51.0551300° N | Longitude: 2.563696° W
Today's sun times for Yeovil (Tuesday, 1 September 2026):
5:22am
Sunrise
5:58pm
Golden Hour
6:58pm
Sunset
This month in Yeovil, you have approximately 13.60 hours of daylight. The shortening days create the perfect excuse for earlier hot tub sessions.
Everything you need to know before you arrive at Anchors Away.
Signal Strength
Good
Mobile signal is generally good in this area across most networks.
Discover why our guests keep coming back to The Cottage
Your own private hot tub for four is included with The Cottage perfect for evenings in the enclosed garden.
Rated 4.8 out of 5 from guest reviews and awarded Customers' Choice in 2021, 2022, 2024 and 2025.
All three cottages share use of up to ten acres of the owner's fields great for walks straight from the door.
Up to two pets are welcome at no extra charge making this a genuinely dog-friendly countryside escape.
Single-storey with level access throughout note there is one step in the garden.
The living room has a woodburner with initial logs provided between November and April for cosy evenings in.
Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat
The Cottage at Midknowle Farm is located on the outskirts of South Barrow in Somerset. Use postcode BA22 7LR for sat nav and you will find private on-site parking for two cars on arrival.
The nearest mainline station is Yeovil, which is the closest town to South Barrow. From Yeovil a taxi or local transport will take you out to the farm it is worth arranging this in advance.
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