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The West Front, Cathedral View

The West Front, Cathedral View

4.5
out of 5
Ratings from 12 reviews
75% of guests
recommend
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
4.7
Condition
4.3
Location
4.8
Value
4.2
Customer
Service
4.8

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With the atmosphere of a market town, Wells, the smallest city in England, is a captivating place to visit. Characterised by its Medieval cathedral and historic cobbled streets, the city is also awash with independent shops and restaurants, creating the perfect place to explore. Nestled in the heart of rural Somerset, at the base of the Mendips, the location is also a dream for those who love spending time in nature, with rolling countryside and natural beauty right on its doorstep.

Contemporary, spacious, and airy, its design blends modern luxury with rustic touches. An open plan layout integrates the dining area, living space, kitchen, and bedroom, all of which look out over the meadow and towards Wells Cathedral in the distance.

French doors connect the interior to the outside timber deck, where guests can unwind in the sunshine, and a private hot tub tucks away to the side of the property providing the ultimate place for relaxation. A fire bowl serves as both a grill for outdoor feasts and a spot to cosy up with a hot chocolate or glass of wine in the evenings.

The West Front also welcomes to pets, and the property is fully enclosed by a secure fence, offering peace of mind. A public bridleway lies just beyond the field and the numerous walks and trails surrounding the site, invite both human and canines to get outdoors for fresh air and exercise. And if you crave a taste of city life, Wells is a leisurely stroll away with places like The Bishop's Table offering a delightful spot for a leisurely coffee or brunch.

*For a truly magical experience or to celebrate a special occasion, the owners offer balloon rides from the site, please enquire with the Luxury Coastal team at the time of booking

Amazing location

Review submitted on Fri, 10 Oct 2025
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
This is the 2nd time me and my partner have stayed here, this time we did 4 nights in the West Front pod, once again it was lovely, so peaceful, no noise, the location of the pod is lovely, with a lovely view of Wells Cathedral, the accommodation was spotless, everything you need for a quiet break away from all the hassles in life, the log burning hot tub was lovely, an endless supply of logs to use and the hosts are always available if you need anything. We cannot fault this location and are returning for our 3rd visit in June 2026.

Thanks

Andrew from BLACKPOOL stayed at The West Front, Cathedral View for 4 nights in September 2025


Indigo- Luxury Coastal replied 170 days ago
Hi Andrew, thank you for leaving us a review! We are so pleased that you enjoyed another stay here with us at The West Front and that it was peaceful, the location was lovely and the accommodation was spotless. We cant wait for you to return and stay here again! Best wishes, The Luxury Coastal Team.

Outstanding

Review submitted on Tue, 02 Sep 2025
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Absolutely beautiful spot and cabin, we loved it. Amazing, perfect walking distance to everything.

Practically you may want to pack an eye mask as roof light has no blind.

Kate from Pewsey stayed at The West Front, Cathedral View for 2 nights in August 2025


Hope - The Luxury Coastal team replied 191 days ago
Hi Kate, Thank you for reviewing your stay at The West Front. It is so wonderful to hear you loved your stay! Your feedback will be passed onto the site and we do hope to welcome you to stay with us again in the future. Best wishes, The Luxury Coastal Team

Great location.

Review submitted on Tue, 05 Aug 2025
3.0
out of 5
Guest doesn't recommend this property
Cleanliness
1.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
2.0
Location
5.0
Value
2.0
Customer
Service
4.0
Great location and nice building. For what it cost me felt let down by cleanliness. Dusty shelves, dish of dusty potpourri and crockery needed washing before use. Bed sheets poor for a luxury accommodation.

Stephen from Beverley stayed at The West Front, Cathedral View for 2 nights in July 2025


Nichola - The Luxury Coastal Team replied 228 days ago
Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback. We're really pleased to hear you enjoyed the location and the building itself. However, we're truly sorry to learn that the cleanliness and presentation of the accommodation did not meet your expectations. We will pass your feedback to the local contact to look into.

A lovely short break

Review submitted on Wed, 30 Jul 2025
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Excellently appointed and comfortable cabin with everything you could need for a relaxing break. Ideally located, feeling rural but within a very easy walk into Wells or to the supermarket.

Helen from Newport stayed at The West Front, Cathedral View for 3 nights in July 2025


James - The Luxury Coastal Team replied 248 days ago
Hi Helen, Thank you for your review regarding your recent stay at The West Front, Cathedral View. We're delighted to hear that you've found the property well appointed and comfortable, and that it meant for a lovely stay. We look forward to seeing you again soon. Best wishes, James

Great stay!

Review submitted on Fri, 18 Jul 2025
3.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
4.0
Value
3.0
Customer
Service
4.0
Great size for 2 and a dog, we had great weather too so got to make full use of the little garden. The short walk into the city of wells was perfect. The hot tub was piping hot on arrival so we had to wait a little before we could use it, however it was great and we fired it up ourselves a couple more times using the generous supply of wood. Fire pit / bbq was fab and again so good to be stocked up with wood for this! Utensils are basic but just what you need, pretty modern overall and felt very cosy and dry in the hut.
We had a serious fly issue which was a downfall off the stay but something like that can’t be helped I guess! Super quiet peaceful area.
Would recommend the stay to others and would come back again although slightly on the more expensive side.

Elsie from London stayed at The West Front, Cathedral View for 3 nights in July 2025


Indigo- Luxury Coastal replied 204 days ago
Hi Elise, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review! We are so pleased that you had such great weather for your stay and that you made the most of its location and definitely the hot tub! The team at Cathedral View do really look after their guests and making sure that there is enough wood for you. We are glad that you felt the property was modern and cosy, this is very important for a relaxing experience! I am sorry that the fly's had affected your stay, we haven't heard of this happening before. However, we do hope that we can welcome you back again for another stay! Best wishes, The Luxury Coastal Team

Dog friendly pod

Review submitted on Tue, 08 Jul 2025
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Was a lovey pod & very dog friendly
Ordered the breakfast hamper on arrival was presented in a lovey basket with all local products
hope to go back soon
West Front Somerset is a beautiful place



Guest from Willenhall stayed at The West Front, Cathedral View for 4 nights in June 2025


Laura - The Luxury Coastal Team replied 248 days ago
Thank you so much for your lovely feedback. We're so pleased that you loved the pod and the delicious breakfast hamper. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon. Best wishes, Laura

Peaceful

Review submitted on Fri, 06 Jun 2025
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Was our first time here, we stayed in the Pod named The Nave - the location is superb, so peaceful and quiet - no traffic or noise at all, we had a lovely time, the log burning hot tub was lovely, endless supply of wood, the pod was very comfy too, we stayed for 3 nights, was the best location we have ever stayed in, the host was always on hand for any issues. Was a 5min walk into Wells which is a lovely place. Loads to do, we went to Cheddar Gorge which was lovely. We enjoyed our stay so much, we have booked to go back at the end of September for 4 nights. Great value for money.

Andrew from BLACKPOOL stayed at The West Front, Cathedral View for 3 nights in May 2025


Charlie - the Luxury Coastal team replied 296 days ago
Hi Andrew, Thankyou for taking time to leave a review. We are delighted to hear that you had a wonderful first stay at The West Front, Cathedral View, it is in such a tranquil location and very perfect to enjoy a short and relaxing break. We cant wait to see you again in September, Best Wishes, The Luxury Coastal Team.

Fantastic

Review submitted on Sat, 07 Sep 2024
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
A fantastic pod with everything you need for a relaxing stay. The hot tub was amazing to sit in and watch the sun set with a glass of fizz followed by sitting by the fire pit toasting marshmallows and making s’mores. The pod is a great location with an extremely short walk into Wells itself.
It was a great location for a solo traveler with a dog. Would definitely book again if in the area.

Fiona from Stoke on Trent stayed at The West Front, Cathedral View for 4 nights in August 2024


Phil - The Luxury Coastal Team replied more than 1 year ago
Hi Fiona I'm so glad you had a wonderful stay at The West Front it is such an amazing location and the hot tub is a great place to relax and unwind. Please feel free to come back anytime and thanks so much for taking the time to review your stay. best Wishes The Luxury Coastal Team

Great weekend away just to relax

Review submitted on Mon, 11 Mar 2024
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Will go again, had a wonderful weekend, just to relax and not think about anything. The tub was lovely, the view great and the peace and quiet, fantastic. Highly recommend.

Miles from Camberley stayed at The West Front, Cathedral View for 3 nights in March 2024


Emily - Luxury Coastal replied more than 1 year ago
Hello Miles, thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are so pleased you had a wonderful weekend and that you would recommend the property. We would love to welcome you back in the future. Best Wishes, The Luxury Coastal Team.

Disappointed

Review submitted on Wed, 10 Jan 2024
3.0
out of 5
Guest doesn't recommend this property
Cleanliness
1.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
3.0
Location
4.0
Value
1.0
Customer
Service
5.0
So I have already complained to suffolk coastal and been offered 20 percent back which I diddnt think was good enough considering how much it was especially as you pretty much lose half a day because of the cleaning routine. So I went to make dinner and had to wash the pans up as they were greasy and had food on. Went to make a cup of tea and the cups were dirty. Complementary biscuits had an open pack so couldn't of been checked properly. Dirty marks in the fridge, finger prints on the TV, dirty side table, sticky patches on the floor. The toilet seat literaly slid side to side so i don't see how that was cleaned at all to be honest. Rat on the outside of the fence. The cleaner admitted to not cleaning it properly as well then to only get 80 pounds back we couldn't even get a night away for that elsewhere and this was our christmas present to each other we were so disappointed it really ruined our stay. We traveled 9 hours round trip too the whole thing cost a fortune.

Natasha from Brandon stayed at The West Front, Cathedral View for 2 nights in December 2023


Mary - Luxury Coastal replied more than 1 year ago
Hi Natasha, thank you for taking the time to share your comments about your recent holiday with us. As mentioned in our subsequent correspondence, we were very disappointed to hear that you weren't happy after your stay. Our guests’ comfort is extremely important to us so we will always go out of our way to rectify any problems that may arise to ensure the best holiday experience possible. Unfortunately we were not made aware until after you had departed and so we couldn't look to make things better whilst you were there. We were under the impression that you were happy with the resolution and have accepted a return discount to stay with us again. Best wishes, The Luxury Coastal Team.

I would come back a thousand times! Unique experience

Review submitted on Mon, 08 Jan 2024
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Me and my bf visit the west front for a new year’s getaway and it was one of the best times we ever had. Michael was an excellent host, providing all kind of tips for the stay and being available for us at any time.
The location is amazing, so peaceful but also just 5 mins away from the village.
I would recommend this stay to anyone and we can’t wait to be back soon!
10/10 for sure!

Claudia from London stayed at The West Front, Cathedral View for 3 nights in December 2023


Hope - The Luxury Coastal Team replied more than 1 year ago
Hi Claudia, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review on your recent stay at The West Front, Cathedral View. We are so pleased to hear you had the best time away! We can't wait to welcome you to stay again in the future. Best wishes, The Luxury Coastal team

The location is perfect, but the accommodation was a little disappointing

Review submitted on Fri, 03 Nov 2023
4.0
out of 5
Guest doesn't recommend this property
Cleanliness
3.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
4.0
The location was lovely; we were perfectly placed to walk into the city of Wells and drive into the Mendips for walks. We were looking forward to our pod, but were slightly disappointed by the cleanliness of it.

The pod is described as 5*, but there were aspects of it that should have been better. We found a half eaten cookie under the sofa (our dog tried to snaffle it), the microwave oven was dirty, the cutlery drawer had crumbs left in it, and the cutlery was so grubby, so we found we had to wash everything before using. We struggled with the internet, so couldn't log into our TV apps and had to postpone a work call I had planned based on the fact the pod had Internet.

Our highlight was the hot tub and the views from it. We enjoyed it, but the shine was taken off it a little.

Lynne from London stayed at The West Front, Cathedral View for 4 nights in October 2023


Hope - The Luxury Coastal Team replied more than 1 year ago
Hi Lynne, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review on your recent stay. We are pleased to hear the location was lovely and you loved the views from the hot tub. We are so sorry to hear of your disappointment with the cleanliness, this has been passed onto the site and I can confirm all points you have raised have been acted upon. We do hope to welcome you to stay with us again in the future. Best Wishes, The Luxury Coastal Team