
The Cow Shed is a beautifully converted barn in Bishopswood, Somerset, sitting adjacent to the Somerset Wildlife Trust with sweeping views of the Blackdown Hills. Lovingly converted by owners with years of hospitality experience, the quality shows in every detail from the glass entrance door to the olive bucket lightshades.
The village pub is just 250 yards away. Honiton is 10 miles down the road and Lyme Regis beach is a 30-minute drive. The surrounding Blackdown Hills offer walking, wildlife and open countryside on your doorstep.
The barn sleeps 8 across 4 bedrooms. Bedroom 1 is a ground floor double (4ft 6in) with ensuite walk-in shower. Bedroom 2 is a ground floor twin with Freeview TV.
The Cow Shed is a beautifully converted barn in Bishopswood, Somerset, sitting adjacent to the Somerset Wildlife Trust with sweeping views of the Blackdown Hills. Lovingly converted by owners with years of hospitality experience, the quality shows in every detail from the glass entrance door to the olive bucket lightshades.
The village pub is just 250 yards away. Honiton is 10 miles down the road and Lyme Regis beach is a 30-minute drive. The surrounding Blackdown Hills offer walking, wildlife and open countryside on your doorstep.
The barn sleeps 8 across 4 bedrooms. Bedroom 1 is a ground floor double (4ft 6in) with ensuite walk-in shower. Bedroom 2 is a ground floor twin with Freeview TV. Upstairs has a zip-and-link room (super king or 2 singles) and a designer sleigh king (5ft). Two bathrooms include a roll-top bath upstairs and a ground floor wet room.
Nearby: Honiton town centre (10 miles, 20 mins), Lyme Regis (30 mins), Exmoor National Park (45 mins), Taunton town centre (40 mins).
The Cow Shed suits families and groups who want genuine luxury in a rural setting. The private hot tub seats 6 - 8 and faces the sunset over the hills. Winner of Customers' Choice 2021 and 2024. Book it.
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Chard, Somerset13Β°C
Clear sky
Updated: 23 Sep 2026, 3:05am
Willow Lodge 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.
188m
(617 feet above sea level)
Willow Lodge sits in a peaceful Somerset setting, perfect for a relaxing hot tub getaway.
Latitude: 50.9108190Β° N | Longitude: 3.065283Β° W
Today's sun times for Chard (Thursday, 24 September 2026):
5:58am
Sunrise
5:10pm
Golden Hour
6:10pm
Sunset
This month in Chard, you have approximately 12.20 hours of daylight. The shortening days create the perfect excuse for earlier hot tub sessions.
Everything you need to know before you arrive at Willow Lodge.
Signal Strength
Good
Mobile signal is generally good in this area across most networks.
Discover why our guests keep coming back to The Cow Shed
A private 6 - 8 person hot tub sits on the patio facing the Blackdown Hills perfect for watching the sun go down with a drink.
Rated 4.8 out of 5 and winner of Customers' Choice awards in 2021 and 2024 guests consistently rate this property highly.
The nearest pub and restaurant is only 250 yards from the door no need for a taxi after dinner.
Beyond the terraced patio there is a lawned area and a half-acre field for guests to use great for games and space to run around.
Ground floor underfloor heating and a woodburner in the living area keep things warm logs are included on arrival.
Up to 2 pets are welcome at no extra charge. The enclosed garden and open field make this a solid choice for dog owners.
Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat
To reach The Cow Shed by car, head to Bishopswood in Somerset near the Blackdown Hills. The postcode TA20 3RZ will take you directly there and there is private on-site parking for 3 cars.
The nearest railway station is Taunton, approximately 10 miles away. From Taunton you can take a taxi directly to the property in Bishopswood the journey takes around 20 minutes.
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Located 250 yards from your accommodation.
Postcode: TA20 3RS
Located 10 miles from your accommodation.
Postcode: EX14 1LQ
Located approx. 6 miles from your accommodation.
Postcode: TA20 1BX
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