Why we love it
Perfectly positioned, beautifully made – Rookham View Lodge is the ideal spot to explore the West country, or just cosy up looking out on spectacular views
"The garden is totally dog friendly"
It was the perfect location for getting straight out for walks without having to get in the car to drive somewhere. The garden is totally dog friendly and Winston wanted to be out there the whole time - and for the humans, the view was amazing!
The doggie wash right outside the lodge is great for cleaning down those muddy paws before going back indoors.
Sabine and Winston, Paws & Stay guests
What you'll love
Dogs will love
- Waking up to a morning stretch in the enclosed garden
- Having their toes rinsed in the doggy wash area with the grooming kit
- Following their nose through the Somerset countryside
Humans will love
- Spending mornings looking at the unbelievable views across Somerset
- The amazing hilly walks of the Mendips from the door
- Stargazing by the firepit
The place
Staying here you’ll feel your stresses melt away, as you take in the vast sweeping views of the flatlands that stretch for miles around Glastonbury. Load up on supplies from local markets for meals out on the deck. Spend lazy afternoons on the sofa, book in one hand, and tousling your dog sleeping in sunbeams below, or enjoy watching your four-legged friend gallop ahead on the many walks straight from the front door.
In the neighbourhood
- Stockhill Wood, 4-minute drive, or 40-minute walk. Populated with tall pine trees, the woods here are magical to explore. You will love being led around by your dog’s keen nose.
- The Queen Victoria Inn, 5-minute drive. At this dog-friendly pub you'll find incredible food, local ales, and at Christmas, they're famous for their impressive festive decoration display.
- Wells, 6-minute drive or 1-hour walk. Famed for its incredible Cathedral (dog friendly) as well as the Bishop’s Palace and Gardens (dogs welcome in the gardens). And catch the market on every Wednesday and Saturday.
- Cheddar Gorge, 16-minute drive. Pop out to explore the many walks, either from the centre to the top of the gorge, or from the top to Black Rock, Long Wood or Velvet Bottom – for a gentler incline. Refuel at one of the dog-friendly spots nearby, like the Edelweiss Café or The Seymour Arms.