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Glastonbury - the heart of Somerset.
House • Somerset United Kingdom
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Listed September 2024
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General Overview
After an extended stay in Australia using home exchanges, I am moving back to Australia. As my home is on the market, I can only offer exchanges a few months in advance or last minute. Happy to have globes.
My home is a three-bedroom (two bedrooms and a home office) mid-terrace house, in a quiet road in Glastonbury, Somerset, with friendly neighbours. The house is light and airy, has contemporary decor and a south-facing back garden. There is off-road parking. We are a ten-minute walk from Glasstonbury High Street.
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 with Berrys coaches.
Glastonbury is a unique town, about which there are many myths and legends. We are home to Glastonbury Abbey, the first church in England https://www.visitsomerset.co.uk/things-to-do/attractions/history-and-heritage/glastonbury-abbey.
The smallest city in England, Wells, is 6 miles away. Here you will find a Cathedral, Bishop Palace Gardens and an excellent market on Wednesdays and Saturdays https://www.wellssomerset.com/#
The countryside surrounding has excellent nature reserves. Cycling is very popular in the area; it's a lovely way to see the countryside and we are on National Cycle Route 2. For children, we have Wookey Hole Caves (20 mins), Longleat Safari Park (40 mins), and Stonehenge is about an hour's drive away.
Pony trekking is available in the Mendip Hills, which are an area of outstanding Natural Beauty at Tynings Trekking (34 min drive) https://www.tynings-trekking.co.uk/
Nature reserves within a 20-minute drive, Somerset Wildlife Trust - Westhay Moor National Nature Reserve - Westhay Moor is part of the mystical Avalon Marshes within Somerset's historic Levels and Moors. It provides a home for rare wildlife and a unique insight into thousands of years of shifting landscape.
The Avalon Marshes Center Westhay Moor, is part of the mystical Avalon Marshes within Somerset's historic Levels and Moors. Located just 10 minutes from Glastonbury, the Avalon Marshes Centre is a gateway to the Avalon Marshes, a captivating wetland landscape at the heart of the Somerset Levels and Moors. Here, visitors can enjoy an array of amenities, including a car park, visitor information point, accessible toilets, café, craft gallery, open-air archaeology museum, bookable meeting rooms, and picnic area with wildlife pond https://avalonmarshes.org/explore/places-to-visit/avalon-marshes-centre/
RSPB Ham Wall Ham Wall is a wetland teeming with wildlife – from rare species like Water Voles and Otters to ‘booming’ Bitterns and colourful Kingfishers. Enjoy sweeping views across the marshes to Glastonbury Tor and make some time to follow secluded paths through the mystical landscape. The Starling Murmurations are often focused here.
The spectacular Cheddar Gorge is 30 minutes away https://www.cheddargorge.co.uk/
Clarke Factory Village is on our doorstep, I always find bargains there from leading brands https://clarksvillage.co.uk/
Glastonbury is within an hour's drive of Bristol, the historic town of Bath, with its lovely Christmas markets. The World Heritage Jurassic Coast is 67 mins away, Avebury Stone Circle and West Kennett Long Barrow are 1.5 hours away.
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. Shuttle buses from Glastonbury are available to the festival. Tickets go on sale in
I love the mix of living within easy reach of the countryside and access to city life when needed. The house is warm in winter and has a good EPC rating.
Guests allowed with permission.
The Space
I have one large double bedroom and a single bedroom with one single bed, and 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.
We have an open-plan living/dining room and a kitchen with a peninsula adjacent to the living/dining area. Two bedrooms are both doubles with plenty of storage. At the moment, one has a single bed, but could provide a second if required. This is a high-quality air bed (which does not deflate, I promise, I have used it when camping).
Guest Access
Off road parking for two cars. 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
It takes 10 minutes to walk to the High Street. The Tor, Glastonbury Abbey and Wearyall Hill are all walking distance.
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. Please ensure therapist belong to a professional body and are insured if you book them.
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. You can get an airport flyer ticket for your trip to and from Glastonbury, which you can buy on the bus . They are about £12 each way.
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 drive or about 90 mintes by bus changing at Bristol Temple Meads.
There is also a direct National Express coach 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 independent shopping, or to the supermarket (16 minutes). For buses catch the 376 to Wells, Bristol, or Yeovil. I recommend the First Bus app. For buses to Bath catch a bus to Wells and then one to Bath.
Map of Approximate Location
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Fiona is a fantastic host, great communication and so knowledgeable about her area. Her house is cosy and tidy.
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Fiona
Hi, I am Fiona, 66, a dual Australian/British national, and a retired charity fundraising and communications professional. I am well-travelled, with an eclectic bunch of friends, and have twin daughters now 31, who have inherited my itchy feet.
One now (pictured) lives in Sydney, Australia and the other in B.C. Canada. After an extended stay in Australia 24/25 using home exchanges from PLU and another site, I have decided to return to Australia. My house is on the market, and therefore, I cannot offer exchanges more than a few months in advance. However, given the UK housing, I am also open to long-term house swaps in Australia.
The swaps would mostly be me by myself, but in Canada and Australia may include one of my daughters. Both my daughter Ayesha and I have DBS checks. In addition to reviews on this site, I can provide you with good, detailed reviews from a pet-sitting platform that I belong to.
Here are some excerpts: " ...over a video call and found her to be friendly and very easy to get along with. We built a rapport quickly which was important as we needed her to house sit and mind our dogs for us whilst we were away for a long-ish period...She was great with our dogs and although she was sitting alone wasn't fazed by our dogs needing to be walked separately
... Fiona left the house clean and tidy and went above and beyond to make sure we came back to it as we had left it. I can recommend Fiona and would use her again."
" ...Fiona was very easy to communicate with and extremely helpful. She sent regular updates on the cats whilst we were away and I didn't have to worry one bit. When we arrived home, the cats were happy and the house was spotless..."
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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
"Open to long term exchanges in Australia, or stay in Australia."
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