Guest Reviews for Our Self-Catering Holiday Cottage Near Bath
Choosing the right place to stay matters, and hearing from previous guests can help you decide with confidence.
The Old Workshop, Monkton Combe is a peaceful self-catering holiday cottage in Monkton Combe, Somerset, just minutes from the UNESCO World Heritage City of Bath. Since opening in November 2023 we’ve been delighted to receive consistently excellent feedback from guests staying with us for short breaks, family holidays and longer countryside getaways.
All reviews on this page come from verified guests who have stayed at The Old Workshop, Monkton Combe and left feedback via Airbnb, Booking.com, or Google Reviews.
What Guests Love About Staying at The Old Workshop, Monkton Combe
Guests frequently comment on the high standard of comfort, the quiet location in Monkton Combe, yet being only a short drive to Bath. Many reviews also mention the thoughtful layout of the cottage, including the ground floor bedroom with an ensuite shower room, which makes The Old Workshop, Monkton Combe particularly suitable for guests with limited mobility.
The reviews below offer an insight into what you can expect when staying at our self-catering cottage near Bath, whether you’re visiting for sightseeing, walking, or a peaceful break in Somerset.
Guest Highlights - Recent reviews of The Old Workshop, Monkton Combe
“The property was beautiful...loved the balcony from the loft bedroom with a view of the orchard where we saw deer and rabbits. Thank you for the thoughtful touches and being there to welcome us.
The Old Workship was a perfect place to return to after a day spent in Bath....quiet and peaceful.
We stayed for 3 nights....wish we had had longer....we would love to return sometime.”
“Everything was just perfect! The hosts are lovely and welcoming, and The Old Workshop is done to perfection and offers everything you need and more. The area is peaceful and quiet yet very close to Bath. We had a great time and will definately return!”
“Beautiful property and location with great views. Perfect for walks. Quiet and ideal for a getaway but still within easy reach of Bath and surrounding areas. Property was wonderfully clean with all the amenities you could need. Definitely 5 star experience and would happily stay again.”
“A beautiful stay at The Old Workshop. Such lovely surroundings just a short drive from Bath. It was great to experience the city of Bath but then coming back to a peaceful accommodation that felt just like home! It was spotless but super homely and would highly recommend. Alison was super helpful and friendly right from booking to us checking out. Will definitely be staying here when next visiting the area! Thank you.”
“Beautiful accommodation, spotlessly clean and Alison had thought of everything we could possibly need for our stay. Very comfortable in a peaceful location but very easy to get into the city. Recommendations for places to eat etc. were very welcome - we tried one of the local pubs which was a highlight of our trip. We would definitely stay again - thank you Alison!”
“Perfect, peaceful and beautiful place to stay near Bath. Alison had thought of everything, the cottage and surroundings were idyllic. We couldn’t have asked for anything else. Highly recommend The Old Workshop cottage for a relaxing and quiet place to stay near Bath! Will definitely stay again if visiting Bath!”
“We had a wonderful week at the Old Workshop. It was exactly what we were looking for; peaceful, with walks on the doorstep and near enough for a short drive into Bath.
The indoor space was perfect for the two of us, with everything we needed when we decided to stay in.
All in all, perfect.”
“Beautiful cottage in fantastic quiet location, but also so easy to get into Bath! Felt like a little bit of luxury for a girlie weekend away……..perfect!”
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