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Glastonbury , Somerset - Walking, Cycling, World Famous Starling Murmurations - Glastonbury Festival 2025
House • Somerset United Kingdom
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Listed September 2024
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General overview
My home is a three bedroomed (two bedrooms and a home office) mid terrace house, in a quiet road in Glastonbury, Somerset. The house is light and airy, has contemporary decor and a south facing back garden. There is also eco grid off road parking.
I currently have one double bed and a single in the guest room, I can add another single bed to the second bedroom. There will be wardrobe space in both rooms for guests, cabinet space in the bathroom and free cupboards in the kitchen.
Glastonbury is a unique town which has many myths and legends, lovely walks and nature reserves locally. It is also home to Glastonbury Abbey home if the first church in England https://www.visitsomerset.co.uk/things-to-do/attractions/history-and-heritage/glastonbury-abbey
Cycling is very popular in the area, its a lovely way to see the countryside. We are on National Cycle Route 2. Electric bikes are available for hire in Glastonbury https://glastonburyelectricbikes.co.uk/
Our Avalon Marshes Starling Murmurations November - January. Voted one if the top 10 natural phenomena to see globally in 2025!
Starling murmuration video: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/uk-england-somerset-64757979
Autumn and winter are the prime seasons for murmuration observations, with autumn roosts usually gathering from September onwards.
Here is more information on https://www.rspb.org.uk/whats-happening/news/the-starling-roost#time-your-visit
We also have the world famous Glastonbury Festival, held at Pilton a village 6 miles away. With shuttle buses from Glastonbury available to the festival. Tickets go on sale in October/November and are gone in minutes so you must get your tickets in advance.
Wookey Hole Caves 15 mins https://www.wookey.co.uk/
We also have Clarke Factory Village on our doorstep https://clarksvillage.co.uk/
Glastonbury is within an hours drive of Bristol, the historic town of Bath, with its lovely Christmas markets. The World Heritage Jurassic Coast and also Stonehenge are 67 mins away, Avebury Stone Circle and West Kennett Long Barrow 1.5 hours. The smallest city in England, Wells is 6 miles away.
Longleat Safari Park is 44 mins away https://www.longleat.co.uk/
The house is a 2 minute walk from a bus route that takes you directly into Bristol, from where you can catch a coach or train to anywhere in the U.K. You can also get a coach direct from Glastonbury to London.
I love the mix of living within e easy reach of the countryside and access to city life when needed. The house is warm in winter and has a good EPC rating.
If I am swapping abroad my car would be available if you get your own insurance. It is however a 2008 Renault Modus semi automatic. Not swish but reliable. The only insurance company I could find nationally that would take none EU or UK licenses is Adrian Flux.
I open to none reciprocal because I can go pet sitting. This will enable me to collect Globes so that I can visit my daughters for longer periods of time.
The space
There is an open plan living/dining room. A kitchen with a peninsula adjacent to the living/dining area. Two bedrooms which afre both doubles with plenty of storage. At the moment one has a single bed, but could provide a second if required.
The bathroom has a bath, with a shower and I will be providing photos of that as soon as I can get a wide angled lense for my camera!
Guest access
Off road parking. Two floors, stairs between floors with handrails. Two steps up to the front door, one step into the back garden.
Notes
There is off road parking which is not immediatly evident from my photos, but I have a dropped kerb and the lawn is actually eco grid parking, which allows grass to grow and does not cause water run off.
Features
Washer
Dishwasher
Clothes dryer
Oven
Fridge
Iron
Hair dryer
Heating
TV
WiFi
Bathtub
First aid kit
Smoke alarms
Fire extinguisher
Bed sheets
Towels
Workspace
Garden / yard
Travel Styles
Long term
Budget
Family
Sport and leisure
Relaxing
Eco
Village
Mountains
Beach
Water
Tropical
Hiking
Cycling
Last minute
Good public transport
Accessibility
House rules
Unsuitable for infants under 2
Suitable for children ages 2-12
Pets not allowed
No smoking
Allergens
Cat free
Dog free
Smoke free
Low allergen
Dates of Availability
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Neighbourhood
Glastonbury is a unique town. it's not unusual to see wizards, fairies and goddesses wandering about the town when they have their respective annual gatherings here. There are a wide variety of cafes and coffee shops ,you will also find a huge number of complementary therapists and unusual shops. There are a number of live music venues in the local Assembly Rooms and pubs.
The town is home to Glastonbury Abbey the first Christian church in the U.K. and the grounds are lovely to walk in. There is a walk around Glastonbury suitable for a family walk, encompassing the Tor, Chalice Well Gardens and The Abbey https://www.somersetfamilyadventures.com/glastonbury-tor-circular-walk/
There are many myths and legends surrounding Glastonbury
https://curiousrambler.com/glastonbury-myths-and-legends/
We are a short drive to RSPB Ham Wall, where you will see a variety of wildlife, if you are lucky Kingfishers and Bittern and our famous Starling murmurations in the winter https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o_9wrJQMxMk
https://www.rspb.org.uk/days-out/reserves/ham-wall
There is also Westhay and Shapwick Nature Reserve witha variety of birdlife and if you are luck you may see Otters.
https://www.somersetwildlife.org/nature-reserves/westhay-moor-national-nature-reserve
https://www.rspb.org.uk/whats-happening/news/the-starling-roost#time-your-visit
Nearby there is historic Wells with its Cathedral and Bishops Palace. Wells also has a family run independent cinema. Bath, Bristol, Wells, Taunton and Yeovil are all on bus routes that are a two minute walk from my house.
Longleat Safari Park is 40 mins away, and Wookey Hole Caves is 15 minutes away.
Clarkes Factory Village, is is neigbouring Street, if you want to shop for bargains.
Bath Christmas Market is also worth a visit if you are here at that time of year https://bathchristmasmarket.co.uk/
Getting to my home
Either air to Bristol or Heathrow. From Bristol Airport get the Airport Flyer to Bristol Temple meads Station and then connect to the 376 bus that arrives 2 minutes walk from my home. From London, catch a train to Bristol and the 376 bus to my house, or a train to Castle Cary Station and a taxi to my house. Alternatively get a coach direct to Glastonbury from London https://www.berryscoaches.co.uk/
Nearest airport
Bristol 45 minutes
There is also a direct National Express coach direct from Heathrow to Bristol, changing at Bristol bus station to a 376 bus every 30 minutes which stops 2 mins from my home.
Getting around
You can walk to the high street (8minutes) if you prefer indepenedent shopping, or to the supermarket (16 minutes). For buses catch the 376 to Bristol or for Bath catch a bus to Wells and then one to Bath.
Electric bike hire is available locally but book well in advance.
Map of Approximate Location
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Can meet up for coffee
Feedback
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Fiona is a fantastic host, great communication and so knowledgeable about her area. Her house is cosy and tidy.
Desired Destinations
Open to any destination
Can travel at any time
Dates flexible
"Will consider anywhere in the U.K. and would like to see the Northern Lights this winter, so if you live in the north in an area where they MIGHT appear would be particularly interested."
Dates flexible
"December to March 2025"
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