At Everards Farm we understand that your desire for exploration goes beyond our serene retreat. Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of our local community where a myriad of attractions beckon. Discover the wonders of Wookey Hole, the historical charm of The Bishop’s Palace and the vibrant music scene at The Cheese and Grain in nearby Frome.

The historic city of Wells, with the oldest purely residential and original intact street in Europe, is less than 10 minutes from our door. Bristol and Bath are just 30 minutes away.  Glastonbury, home of the famous Glastonbury Tor and Pilton, the site of the legendary Glastonbury Festival and of course Cheddar Gorge a truly iconic natural gem of cliffs and caves.

Your stay with us is not just a retreat, it’s an opportunity to embrace the diverse experiences that our region has to offer.

Close to home

Not going out? The facilities at Everards Farm ensure a relaxing and indulgent stay. Whether you are enjoying our 18-acre estate, with a lovely woodland walk, or you fancy a swim in our 20m heated indoor pool, you’ll be sure to feel ultimately chilled by the end of the day. If the swim and sauna leave you too relaxed, you can shake it up a bit with a wonderfully invigorating bucket shower, an absolute must after every swim! Our fully fitted gym is also open from 8am-8pm, for those wanting to keep up the exercise regime whilst staying at Everards Farm.

On-site you will see deer, rabbits, buzzards, foxes and even the badgers may pay to a visit! You can sit by your outdoor log burner, in a dryrobe provided by us, and really indulge yourself in the nature that surrounds you.

Of course, we are in the Mendips so you can be sure to find a whole host of walks around the farm, and maybe even a pub or two to soak up the local culinary experiences. With pubs like The Litton, The Waldergrave Arms and, slightly further afield, The Oakhill Inn and The Redan, the choices are all excellent.

Don’t fancy venturing out for dinner? We have a number of private chefs to choose from, who will come in, cook amazing food for you, serve you throughout the evening and clear up afterwards. You can simply sit back and relax and enjoy your serene surroundings

Local experiences

Dining out? We have partnered Root, with a wonderful restaurant in Wells. Root really is a step above when it comes to dining. A great ambiance, knowledgeable staff and a small plate extravaganza is what awaits. Predominately vegetarian dishes, but always with a meat and fish option too, get those taste buds tingling. We also have close ties to The Litton, a wonderful local pub just 5 mins away. Their menus offer the best pub food in Somerset, inspired by the seasons and the local, sustainable ingredients available to them with a low carbon footprint in mind.

As well as our preferred partners you will find a host of great restaurants and pubs locally:

• The Ring O Bells in Hinton Blewitt
• Rugantinos – very authentic Italian dining
• The Bishops Eye – great for a glass of wine and a sharing board
• Goodfellows @ 7B – fine dining with Andy and his team, and also a cookery school
• The Talbot Inn – part of the The Beckford Group
• The Oakhill Inn – a wonderfully welcoming local pub

Within the historic city of Wells you will find a plethora of coffee shops, some wonderful boutique deli’s, clothes shops, home interior shops and of course the awe inspiring Wells Cathedral. Also worth a visit is The Bishops Palace, where you can see the swans and take in the history of this wonderful city.

Chewton Mendip is pretty much equidistant to Bath and Bristol, both of which offer fantastic days out. Whether you are visiting for food, history, the arts or shopping, both cities are plentiful in all that they offer

Arts and Culture

Wells and the surrounding areas have a host of different events throughout the year. You can have a look at the individual websites for exact dates but below you will find a roundup of what’s on and when.

Wells Cinema – a small and friendly cinema.

Glastonbury Festival – late June, who doesn’t love the most famous festival in the world?

Wells Food Festival – Mid Oct, a positive extravaganza of local delights.

Wells Comedy Festival – late May, our very own annual comedy access to the global world of comedy.

Wells Festival of Literature – Late October.

Royal Bath and West Show – May/June, near Shepton Mallet, May/June.

Bath and Bristol – days and nights out

Of course, if you travel to Bath, and or Bristol you can explore everything from a masterpiece at The Bath Royal, to the wonderful food markets of Bristol. These two cities are truly vibrant and full of great activities, history and restaurants, and bars are aplenty!!