
Willow Lodge is a modern four-star, two-bedroom lodge on a working livestock farm in Keinton Mandeville near Somerton in Somerset. Part of the New Oaks Farm Lodges collection, it sits in the heart of Somerset with open countryside views across surrounding farmland. The private outdoor hot tub is perfectly positioned to make the most of those far-reaching rural views.
This is proper countryside. You're on a real working farm where guided animal feeding sessions run on selected afternoons at no extra cost. Farm produce and locally made Cheddar cheese are available to buy on site. Two country pubs The Quarry Inn and the Cross Keys Inn are within half a mile.
Willow Lodge is a modern four-star, two-bedroom lodge on a working livestock farm in Keinton Mandeville near Somerton in Somerset. Part of the New Oaks Farm Lodges collection, it sits in the heart of Somerset with open countryside views across surrounding farmland. The private outdoor hot tub is perfectly positioned to make the most of those far-reaching rural views.
This is proper countryside. You're on a real working farm where guided animal feeding sessions run on selected afternoons at no extra cost. Farm produce and locally made Cheddar cheese are available to buy on site. Two country pubs The Quarry Inn and the Cross Keys Inn are within half a mile. Wheathill Golf Club's 18-hole course and driving range is just two miles away.
The lodge sleeps four across two bedrooms. The double bedroom has its own en-suite shower room. The twin bedroom suits children or additional guests and is served by a family bathroom with bath and shower over bath. The open-plan living area has large doors flooding the space with natural light.
Wells Cathedral city is 15 miles away. Wookey Hole Caves are 17 miles. The Fleet Air Arm Museum and Haynes Motor Museum are both within easy reach. Clarks Village outlet shopping in Street is also nearby.
Willow Lodge works brilliantly for couples or small families wanting genuine rural Somerset. Farm life on the doorstep, a hot tub on the terrace and great attractions nearby it's a strong all-round base.
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West Lydford, Somerset16°C
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Updated: 2 Sep 2026, 2:52am
Church View Barn 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)
Church View Barn sits in a peaceful Somerset setting, perfect for a relaxing hot tub getaway.
Latitude: 51.0774490° N | Longitude: 2.635223° W
Today's sun times for West Lydford (Wednesday, 2 September 2026):
5:23am
Sunrise
5:56pm
Golden Hour
6:56pm
Sunset
This month in West Lydford, you have approximately 13.54 hours of daylight. The shortening days create the perfect excuse for earlier hot tub sessions.
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Discover why our guests keep coming back to Willow Lodge
The outdoor hot tub sits on the private decked terrace with open countryside views across the surrounding Somerset farmland.
Guided animal feeding sessions run on selected afternoons at no extra cost a real highlight for families and curious adults alike.
Buy fresh farm produce and locally made Cheddar cheese directly on site without needing to drive anywhere.
The Quarry Inn and Cross Keys Inn are both within 0.5 miles proper country pubs within easy walking distance.
The lodge looks out over open farmland with far-reaching views from both the terrace and the spacious open-plan living area.
Wells, Wookey Hole, the Fleet Air Arm Museum and Clarks Village are all within 20 miles of the lodge.
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Willow Lodge is located in Keinton Mandeville near Somerton in Somerset. The village is accessible via the A37 and B3153. Private on-site parking for two cars is available directly at the lodge.
The nearest railway station is Castle Cary, approximately 5 miles from the lodge. From there, a local taxi will get you to Keinton Mandeville in around 10 minutes.
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Postcode: TA11 7BT
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