Title: South facing cottage for nine with pool and garden Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # South facing cottage for nine with pool and garden Holiday home in Highbridge with an outdoor pool ![Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93150000/93147500/93147421/24c06303.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Games room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93150000/93147500/93147421/d3d10f8d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor pool, a heated pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93150000/93147500/93147421/50bacf61.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93150000/93147500/93147421/07e4da6b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93150000/93147500/93147421/6b83d7e4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Greengates is a charming old farm cottage with a heated outdoor swimming pool, perfect for families and those seeking tranquility. Enjoy the south-facing garden, ample off-road parking, and explore nearby attractions like Cheddar Gorge or Dunster Castle. ### Entire home 4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 92000 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Pool - Parking available - Washer - Free WiFi ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### South facing cottage for nine with pool and garden Greengates is a family-owned, eco-minded property good for revitalisation and health. It has internet and being within minutes of the M5, it’s easy to get all across the South West quickly, whether for work or play. It’s wonderful retreating into the quiet green spaces to unwind. The house used to be a farm house so has a large layout, and is good for a gathering or family holiday. You may want to dip in and out of the heated pool, relax in the calm south- facing garden, enjoy your foodie side with a big family meal, or grab a takeout from town to eat al fresco. There’s something for everyone and an activity heaven for kids! The games room has table tennis, with some snug comfy chairs, “Skatespace” just outside it is a large concrete area for parking, bikes and roller booting, and of course they have the swimming pool with its shallow end for little ones and a deep one for those more ready to take the plunge. Of course supervision of small children is essential and it can be closed off so they can’t access it. It’s fully secluded and with the help of its heater can be irresistible even in the most British of summers. The lounge has plenty of room for everyone to chat, drink wine, watch telly or play games.The books, puzzles, and board games are good for that. Theres a separate living/dining room with a lovely oak family dining table and views into the garden where woodpeckers come to feed. It has a good collection of children’s books and games. The kitchen boasts a double oven, double sink, two fridges and a dishwasher. It’s designed with plenty of workspace and spots to hang out and chat. It has a laundry at one end with another sink and washing machine, and a larder at the other. The entrance is through a utility space for coats and boots, with an under counter freezer and recycling space. There is also a convenient outside loo. Greengates has free WiFi with good quality fibre broadband The house is two thirds of an old farm house and its character has been carefully preserved. There are exposed beams, and traditional wallpaper. Ours is a family of artists, so its also been tastefully modernised. It has been fully insulated and double glazed throughout. Upstairs the four bedrooms give flexible accommodation, whatever your family setup. There’s the Kings Room, south facing over the garden with a kingsize bed. The Red Room with a comfortable double bed and two bunks plus a window seat for pool watching, a third with two singles and a small lovely one with built in single bed, perfect for a young child. Theres two toilets upstairs, one with a bath and a shower. Guest access The whole property is solely for the occupants of Greengates. High walls surrounding the pool and garden provide privacy for your gathering. Two garages and a studio are where we store our things for Winter, so not accessible to guests. Saturday to Saturday bookings are the most convenient for us, but we are happy to consider other options. We will provide guests with details about accessing the property once booking is confirmed. Other things to note We provide bath towels, but please bring your own if you would like to use the pool. Location and activities: This property has the best of both worlds. It takes minutes to get onto the M5, where you can travel fast to beaches, cities or other natural wonders, anywhere around the South West. But whilst at Greengates, in the quiet village of Mark you are truly in a rural retreat. A place to recharge and relax. This place has been used for farming since the 11th century since the Monks created the Rhynes which meant the land became so rich and ariable. Beaches Greengates is within a ten minute drive of the huge sweeping beaches at Burnham on Sea. Cycle there through the bird reserve and play with kids at the park on the way. Theres a lovely independent cinema in Burnham if you want to catch a movie while youre there, plus stores for thrifting if you want to find some unique memorabilia from your breach Greengates is an old farm cottage that has been converted to give 4 bedrooms sleeping 9. It has a heated outdoor swimming pool, south facing garden and ample off road car parking. It is on the outskirts of the village of Mark and ideally placed for visiting the Mendips, Cheddar, Wookey Hole, Glastonbury, Bristol and Bath, the Quantocks, Dunster Castle and many National Trust properties. The supermarkets and town of Burnham on Sea are 3 miles away and Mark village centre has two pubs and a Post Office. The property is an excellent place for children with many books and toys provided. It has a secure garden and swimming pool. The off road parking space can double as a play area for bikes, roller boots etc. Across this is the room with the full size table tennis table. The entrance is through a cloak room with space for coats and shoes, the recycling and a freezer. This leads to the big, well equipped kitchen with larder and clothes washing area. The kitchen opens to the living/ dining area which looks out over the garden. Across the hallway is a sitting room, and through a small conservatory is the swimming pool. Upstairs are the bedrooms. The Master has a king size bed, the second a double and bunks, the third two singles and the little one a built in single. There are two toilets , one in the bathroom and another separate. A third toilet is by the front door. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Heated pool - Outdoor pool ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Towels provided ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Location highlights - In a rural location ### Things to do - Heated pool ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Deadbolt lock ### General - Unit size: 2,000 square feet ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34050000/34041800/34041792/86850cd3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hillside Lodge - Tor Farm - Sleep 10 with log burner and private hot tub Nyland, Cheddar - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer 10 Exceptional 38 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-22&endDate=2025-10-23&selected=34041792&PinnedHotelID=34041792&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/55000000/54190000/54187100/54187100/e8a740ac.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Two luxurious cottages ideal for friends/family with heated private indoor pool Wedmore - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Free WiFi 9.8 Exceptional 28 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-22&endDate=2025-10-23&selected=54187100&PinnedHotelID=54187100&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114820000/114812300/114812260/be4dd348.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Gorgeous spacious converted barn perfect for families with large garden. 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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadlock This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C51.22222%2C-2.93057&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=RKYixMA3ohM8LAAFEL5CQeBbRUA=) Mark, England #### What's nearby - Rich's Farmhouse Cider - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles - Coombes Cider Farm - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles - Burnham and Berrow Golf Club - 10 min drive - 4.9 miles - Brean Theme Park - 16 min drive - 7.6 miles - Cheddar Gorge - 23 min drive - 13.5 miles #### Getting around - Highbridge & Burnham Station - 4 min drive - Bristol International Airport (BRS) - 34 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive - ‪Mash And Barrell - ‬8 min drive - ‪Cider Press Restaurant - ‬8 min walk - ‪The Rosewood - ‬6 min drive - ‪Snack Bar - ‬4 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does South facing cottage for nine with pool and garden have a pool? > Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools. ### Is South facing cottage for nine with pool and garden pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at South facing cottage for nine with pool and garden? > Check-in begins at 4:30 PM. ### What time is check-out at South facing cottage for nine with pool and garden? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is South facing cottage for nine with pool and garden located? > Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Rich's Farmhouse Cider and Coombes Cider Farm. Somerset Speedway is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) away. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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