Step back to the 1940s at The Landgirls’ House near Glastonbury in Somerset. This remarkable tin ‘tiny home’ was constructed in Spring 1940 to house members of the Women’s Land Army – young women who moved to the countryside to help with farming during WWII. Owned by a historian, this has become a lifetime project to restore and furnish the small abode to something similar to how it may have been during the last war. Turn on the old radio, put some vinyl on the turntable, and sit down for a cup of tea in vintage china!
Don't worry, there are also the 'mod cons' that you'd expect for a comfortable stay. Our friends, Mary and Michael live in the house next door, but you've your own private gardens and even an air raid shelter in the garden should the holiday take a turn for the worst.
The cottage is on the edge of a village which has a pub, primary school, village hall and church, all within walking distance across the fields or along quiet roads. A 10-minute drive gets you to Glastonbury, with its Tor and crystal shops and Street, with the retail outlet of Clark’s village. A little further is England’s smallest cathedral city of Wells and the lovely market town of Castle Cary. You can access the Somerset and Dorset beaches in around an hour (nearest is 40 mins).
Features
Accessibility
- Ground floor bedroom
Bathroom Features
- Bath
Family Friendly
- Young children welcome
- High chair
- Travel cot
General
- Washing machine
Heating
- Open fire / woodburner
Location
- Farm or rural location
- Pub nearby (walkable)
Media & Technology
- Wifi broadband internet
Bed Layout
- Twin single bedroom
In Detail
The cabin is well insulated and has both an open coal fire range and electric radiator. It has Wi-fi, but no TV connection. Inside: Open plan, kitchen, living, dining area
- The kitchen area includes an original 50s sink, larder and fridge, plus a modern kettle, toaster, ceramic hob and combi microwave oven.
- The living area has a small sofa, an armchair and a further foldable easy chair.
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The dining area has a folding Formica table with 4 chairs.
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The bathroom has an original clawfoot roll-top bath, a 1940s sink, electric towel rail and a toilet with an overhead cistern.
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2 single beds
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2 single beds reached by a steep staircase and a very low doorway. The ceiling height is very low too, making it unsuitable for disabled or elderly people but brilliant for children.
- The Anderson shelter has a small stove and is reached down steps from the lawn.
- There is a small enclosed garden with lovely views and a garden table and 4 chairs.
- Separate driveway and parking for at least two cars.
Good to know
- Check in at : 16:00
- Check out by: 11:00
- Up to 4
- 7 nights from £680 (based on 2 staying)
- Pets - Welcome (maximum: 2 dogs)
- Location
- near Glastonbury, Somerset, England
- Nearby
- Glastonbury (Abbey, Tor, independent shops) 5 miles Street (Clark’s village, swimming pools) ... Read more
- Infants - Welcome + Cot & high chair available
- Children - Welcome
Bed Layout
- Twin single bedroom
- Glastonbury (Abbey, Tor, independent shops) 5 miles
- Street (Clark’s village, swimming pools) 5 miles
- Wells (cathedral, Bishop's palace )10 miles
- Wookey Hole Caves, 12 miles
- Shapwick Heath reserve (wonderful murmurations of starlings) 10 miles
- Bath (Jane Austen land) 27 miles
- Longleat (lions and very naughty monkeys) 26 miles
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