Hunter's Moon: a luxury holiday cottage near Glastonbury, Somerset
A magical self-catering retreat for up to ten guests, with four en-suite bedrooms, a private hot tub, a starlit cinema pod and more than an acre of secluded gardens, only four miles from Glastonbury Tor.
Step into a fantasy
Walking into Hunter's Moon is to step into a fairytale. A tree grows through the centre of the house, hand-carved oak frames the doors and windows, and stained glass throws colour across the rooms. Cocooned by woodland and fields, you have complete seclusion and privacy in a stunning, serene setting.
The cottage began life in 1580 as a tiny dwelling with an open fireplace, and that original hearth still warms the snug today. Over the years it has been extended east and west into an extraordinary and unique holiday home that guests describe as "the most beautiful house in England".
Hunter's Moon is a large holiday cottage in Somerset that works equally well for family gatherings, groups of friends, milestone birthdays, small retreats and, on request, romantic breaks for couples.
Hunter's Moon highlights
- Sleeps up to ten in four spacious en-suite bedrooms, with two luxury Z-beds available
- Spectacular 30-foot cinema and entertainment pod with surround sound and Sky cinema
- More than a thousand twinkling stars, galaxies and constellations set into the pod's domed ceiling
- Large private hot tub in a totally sheltered, secluded spot
- Over an acre of terraced gardens, woodland and a stream
- Original open fireplace dating back to 1580 in the cosy snug
- Stunning master suite with cocktail balcony overlooking the garden
- Central tree growing through the house, with hand-crafted contemporary windows and doors
- Only four miles from the famous Glastonbury Tor
- Superb local walks, bike rides and days out across Somerset
- Midnight badger-watching zone with spotlight
- Dogs welcome, with a welcome hamper of local produce for everyone
Explore the cottage
The cinema pod
A thirty-foot oval room under a ceiling of a thousand fibre-optic stars, with Bang & Olufsen surround sound, Sky cinema and Netflix.
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Hot tub & garden
A large, private hot tub in a sheltered corner of the garden, plus decking by the stream, a carp pond, sun loungers and a barbecue.
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The bedrooms
Three king-size en-suite bedrooms and an en-suite twin room, all with luxury linen, Elemis toiletries and views of the garden or countryside.
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Snug & open fire
A beamed sitting room with a log fire in the original 1580 hearth, two big sofas, Sky Q and music through the television speakers. Magical at Christmas.
See the snug ›See Hunter's Moon from the air
A secluded retreat near beautiful Glastonbury
Hunter's Moon sits on Pennard Hill, on a powerful ley line in the constellation of Sagittarius within the Glastonbury Zodiac. Local history holds that this is where King Arthur's army kept its horses, protected by the water that once surrounded the Isle of Avalon. The stream below the garden is still known as Witches Dip.
Glastonbury itself is five miles away: a quirky town of colourful shop fronts, incense and crystals, steeped in myth and history. Climb the Tor for sunrise, wander the Abbey ruins, drink from the Chalice Well and browse the eclectic High Street. The medieval city of Wells, Cheddar Gorge, Wookey Hole, Bath and the Somerset coast are all within easy reach.
Plan your Somerset holiday
Walks
Bridleways from the gate, the Tor at dawn, the Avalon Marshes and the Mendip Hills.
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Pubs & restaurants
The Lion at Pennard is a half-hour walk away. Somerset's best gastropubs and Glastonbury's cafes are minutes by car.
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Days out
Wells, Cheddar Gorge, Wookey Hole, Bath, Longleat, Stourhead and the beaches at Burnham-on-Sea.
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Finding us
Two hours from London by train to Castle Cary, or an easy drive from Bristol, Bath and the M5.
Directions & transport ›What our guests say
★★★★★
Perfect retreat. Hunters Moon is absolutely stunning, it offers everything and more of what is promised on the website. The place is magical with great attention to detail throughout. The beautiful garden offers a perfect sanctuary for wildlife while giving space to enjoy it. It's an absolute perfect place to stay. I am 100% returning to this sanctuary.
★★★★★
So peaceful. We had a girls' weekend here and it was perfect. The house is magical and the location is very peaceful, a great place to reset. Having the hot tub was a great bonus and it was lovely seeing all the wildlife.
★★★★★
Magical place. I held my second retreat here this past weekend. Once again Hunter's Moon was perfect. Jo was extremely helpful and communication was brilliant throughout. The house was perfect and we were met with a gorgeous welcome basket. The wisteria was in bloom this year and made the house look even more magical. We all left feeling relaxed and recharged.
★★★★★
We will be back. Just back from a second visit to Hunter's Moon. This second visit was just as awesome, if not more so, than the first. It is such a magical, peaceful and unique place. From the moment you walk through the door the house hugs you and you instantly relax. Each room has its own personality and quirks. It is amazingly equipped both in the kitchen and the bedrooms. The gardens are equally magical with so many pathways, nooks and crannies to explore. This will not be our last visit as we intend to make this an annual event.
Ready to escape to Hunter's Moon?
Check live availability and prices online, or call us to talk about your dates, special occasions and couples' rates.
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